{"id":32189,"date":"2025-12-05T05:48:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T05:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32189"},"modified":"2025-12-05T05:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T05:48:23","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-5-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32189","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 5 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia<\/p>\n<p>ICPC, EFCC to verify on-going road projects \u2014 Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Rising insecurity: NLC threatens national mourning, protests<\/p>\n<p>A\u2019Court affirms judgment barring VIO from seizing vehicles, imposing fines<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery reduces gantry diesel price to 910\/litre<\/p>\n<p>Bill to reduce extreme poverty scales second reading in Senate<\/p>\n<p>NATO to be proactive against Russian hybrid threats Commander<\/p>\n<p>Kachikwu urges Tinubu to expose terrorism financiers<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu receives newly accredited Envoys, pledges Nigerias peace drive<\/p>\n<p>Senate seeks full explanation over alleged N1.44 trillion non-remittance by CBN<\/p>\n<p>NLC threatens national protest over insecurity as kidnappings spiral out of control<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria risks talents exodus in oil and gas sector PENGASSAN<\/p>\n<p>Senate raises the alarm over lead poisoning in Lagos, Ogun<\/p>\n<p>ICPC, EFCC to verify ongoing road projects Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Well stop at nothing to ensure fight against drug abuse is won Emir Sanusi<\/p>\n<p>IPOB praises Abia, Sokoto Governors for visiting detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu<\/p>\n<p>China moves to fast-track zero tariff for Africa<\/p>\n<p>No for now on women deacons, Vatican commission rules<\/p>\n<p>Senator Natasha flags digital earnings gap in Senate financial bill debate<\/p>\n<p>Cross River: Eba rejects impeachment, calls it a Joke Taken Too Far<\/p>\n<p>2027: ADC coalition struggling due to unresolved zoning issues Obi<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu swears-in General Musa as Defence Minister<\/p>\n<p>Imo State boasts attractive investment opportunities President Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>2027: Tinubu appoints Ezenwa as Anambras Renewed Hope Ambassador<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping: Senate insists on death penalty for perpetrators, financiers, informants<\/p>\n<p>Troops neutralize terrorists, rescue 318 kidnapped victims, deactivate illegal oil refineries<\/p>\n<p>NCWS hails Marwas reappointment, seeks collaboration with NDLEA on drug prevention<\/p>\n<p>Russia sent Ukrainian children to North Korea for re-education<\/p>\n<p>2027: Ondo APC exco endorses Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>FG, investors sync position on tax reforms as 2026 transition nears<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity in the country shows Nigeria has hit rock bottom Bishop Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court affirms judgment barring VIO from seizing vehicles, imposing fines<\/p>\n<p>2027: This isnt governance-Obi condemns alleged distribution of campaign vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Abuja Council gets 3-day ultimatum to disclose multimillion advert contract details<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate orders nationwide crackdown as lead poisoning hits Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Court defers Kanu\u2019s transfer appeal, rejects brother\u2019s representation<\/p>\n<p>FG sets Dec 20 deadline to pay contractors<\/p>\n<p>Investor confidence lifts agro-sector to N30.5tn output<\/p>\n<p>PTAD monthly payout to retirees soars to N1tn<\/p>\n<p>VIO heads to S\u2019Court after losing vehicle impoundment appeal<\/p>\n<p>I feel safe in Nigeria&#8217;, Boris Johnson dismisses security concerns<\/p>\n<p>Prioritise safety, Ogun NMDPRA boss urges oil, gas operators<\/p>\n<p>Name terror sponsors, curb rising kidnappings, PENGASSAN urges FG<\/p>\n<p>Fubara pledges stronger support for security agencies<\/p>\n<p>Again, Reps postpone consideration of constitution review report<\/p>\n<p>FG approves N185bn to clear outstanding gas-to-power debts<\/p>\n<p>Court fixes December 8 to hear Kanus request for transfer from Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>Controversial museum: Edo Assembly threatens to order Obaseki, others arrest<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu reaffirms Nigerias commitment to global peace<\/p>\n<p>Edo gov disburses 200m, awards scholarships to 47 deceased workers&#8217; families<\/p>\n<p>Reps threaten arrest warrant against PAP coordinator over N26bn audit query<\/p>\n<p>Troops rescue 318 kidnapped victims, arrest 74 suspects DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court upholds judgment stopping VIOs from impounding vehicles, imposing fines<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct Oyo APC chieftain<\/p>\n<p>GDP expected to rebound 4.22% in Q4 Report<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Gumi prays for divine wrath on sponsors of Nigerias insecurity<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu swears in ex-CDS Musa as defence minister<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers kill two bandits, arrest one in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria only country with functioning democracy in Sahel, needs protection Ribadu<\/p>\n<p>Police warn against fireworks, knockouts ahead of Christmas in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Reps fault removal of civic education, computer studies from WAEC portal<\/p>\n<p>US donates $5m to UNICEF for lifesaving nutrition support in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>IPOB hails Abia, Sokoto govs for visiting Kanu in prison<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Tinubu nominates ex-Rivers administrator Ibas, Dambazau, others as ambassadors<\/p>\n<p>Jigawa budgets N2bn for disaster management in 2026 budget<\/p>\n<p>Over 70% of Tinubu&#8217;s team once opposed him Presidential aide<\/p>\n<p>Use alternative energy to power blue economy, engineers urge FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Akpabio Asks Foreign Affairs Committee to Screen Tinubus 65 Ambassadorial Nominees Expeditiously for Confirmation<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: Nigeria Remains Committed To Promoting Peace, Harmony, Prosperity Across Borders<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Swears in General Musa as New Defence Minister<\/p>\n<p>Ribadu: We Will Deal Decisively With Anyone Seeking to Spread Terror, Undermine National Unity<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Moves to Reverse Judgment Directing Release of 27 Properties<\/p>\n<p>FG Begins Payment To 42,000 TVET Trainees<\/p>\n<p>Coalition Hails House Passage of Child Online Access Protection Bill<\/p>\n<p>A Court Affirms Judgment Barring VIO from Stopping, Impounding Vehicles*Awards N1m fine against VIO<\/p>\n<p>We Will Rescue Remaining Abducted Students Unharmed, Military Assures Families<\/p>\n<p>Senate Declares Lagos\/Ogun Communities Lead Contamination a National Public Health Emergency<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: No Nation Can Rise Beyond Quality of its Engineering Profession<\/p>\n<p>NERC Threatens to Sanction Discos over Slow Metering Penetration<\/p>\n<p>38 Freed Kwara Community Worshippers Rejoin Families<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Govt Orders Evacuation of Illegal Occupants of Farmland in Ekiti Communities<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Nominates Former Military Chiefs Ibas, Dambazau, Others as Ambassadors<\/p>\n<p>Court Warns EFCC Chairman Against Refusal to Obey Orders on Seized Houses<\/p>\n<p>African Oil Regulators Pick Nigeria as Headquarters, Elect Komolafe Chair<\/p>\n<p>CBN Tweaks Cash Deposit Policy to Curb Costs, Security Risks, Money Laundering<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Defence minister vows swift gains as NSA warns enemies, labour talks tough<\/p>\n<p>Reps defer Constitution review debate for wider consultation<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu nominates Ibas, Sulu-Gambari, Bent, Enang, 61 others as ambassadors<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Swears in Musa, Defence Minister in Renewed Purpose for National Security<\/p>\n<p>Security: Five Men Shaping Tinubu\u2019s Defence, Intelligence, Policing Strategy<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, Boris Johnson, Ki-Moon, Others Rally to Unlock Imo\u2019s Economic Potential<\/p>\n<p>Forex Market Stability, Falling Inflation Anchor Nigeria\u2019s Economic Recovery, CBN tells Senate<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Push for Stronger Monitoring System for Climate Pollutants<\/p>\n<p>You behave more like political candidate than President, ADC tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Parents who allow their children to roam streets must be treated as criminals Emir<\/p>\n<p>FG urges MLSCN to protect Nigerians from diagnostic errors<\/p>\n<p>Musa vows swift security turnaround as Kukah demands normalcy by any means<\/p>\n<p>Burkina junta to bring back death penalty<\/p>\n<p>Trump hosts Rwanda, DR Congo accord signing even as violence rages<\/p>\n<p>New defence minister Musa will be uncompromising on terrorism ILDS<\/p>\n<p>Reps give Amnesty boss 72 hours to face 26b probe, threaten arrest<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap APC chieftain in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Reps suspend constitution review debate pending document distribution<\/p>\n<p>US arrests Nigerian CEO over $7 million Veterans Affairs fraud<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria will overcome its security challenges Ribadu<\/p>\n<p>Lagos, Kaduna, Oyo rank as Nigerias most competitive business environments<\/p>\n<p>Unilever records accident-free year, marks transporters safety week<\/p>\n<p>World Disability Day: Tinubus Renewed Hope Initiative empowers 250 PWDs in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>NGO presents scorecard framework priorities on adolescent sexual health<\/p>\n<p>Delta Police reaffirm ban on fireworks ahead of Christmas<\/p>\n<p>NPA boosts port hinterland connectivity to enhance Northern non-oil exports<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa govt to prosecute parents of out-of-school children<\/p>\n<p>Aviation sector needs special funds to bridge $25b finance gap Fidelity Bank CEO<\/p>\n<p>FG begins first tranche of TVET payments, supports 42,000 students, others<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Nominates Ibas, Dambazau As Ambassadors, Senate Clears Oke, Others<\/p>\n<p>Women Seek National Assembly, Monarchs\u2019 Support For Special Seats<\/p>\n<p>Cleric Urges Peaceful Coexistence For Nigerian Development<\/p>\n<p>Construction Works Begin On 100 Mass Housing Units In Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Boris Johnson: I Feel Perfectly Safe In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Umahi Asks Anti-Graft Agencies To Verify Completed Road Projects<\/p>\n<p>Whatever It Takes, We\u2019ll Secure Nigeria, Musa Vows After Being Sworn In<\/p>\n<p>Expose, Prosecute Terror Sponsors, Arewa Forum, Oil Workers, Others Tell Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Open For Stronger Partnerships, Tinubu Tells 21 New Envoys<\/p>\n<p>Mount Pressure On Federal Government To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells NLC<\/p>\n<p>At 100, Yakasai Embodies A Century Of Service To Freedom, Democracy \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Yakubu\u2019s Ambassadorial Nomination \u2018Terrible Optics\u2019 For Tinubu Administration \u2014 Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Economy Strengthening, CBN Tells Senate<\/p>\n<p>Umahi Asks ICPC, EFCC To Verify Completed Road Projects<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi Government Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles To Boost Security On Sokoto-Badagry Highway<\/p>\n<p>Senate Declares Lead Poisoning In Ogun Community As National Emergency, Orders Crackdown<\/p>\n<p>Obi Speaks On ADC Coalition, Says Zoning Of Offices Issue Stalling Progress<\/p>\n<p>2027 Campaign Vehicles: You\u2019re Behaving More Like A Candidate Than A President, ADC Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun Arrests 5 Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims After Intense Gunfight In Ondo Forest<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Whatever It Takes, We\u2019ll Secure Nigeria\u2019, Says New Defence Minister Musa<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara Lawmaker Defects From APC To PDP<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Appeal Court Affirms VIO Lacks Power To Seize Vehicles, Impose Fines<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG intensifies road infrastructure provision transparency, accountability<\/p>\n<p>Oba of Benin bars funeral rites during Igue festival<\/p>\n<p>NAHCON directs airlines to issue hajj tickets ahead of pilgrims departure<\/p>\n<p>Senate hails CBN over falling inflation, forex stability<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu reaffirms Nigerias commitment to global peace<\/p>\n<p>2026 edition: Amafibe highlights plans for 100 most notable Africans summit in Morocco<\/p>\n<p>Suspected gunmen kidnap APC chieftain in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Youth in Creativity empowers Lagos students for the creative economy<\/p>\n<p>FG tasks 464 foreign-trained Med Lab scientists on professionalism, patriotism<\/p>\n<p>Super Eagles captain Ekong retires from international football<\/p>\n<p>Experts demand bold rethink from entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias security in good hands with Tinubu, Defence Minister Musa Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Customs seizes N181m worth of PMS from suspected smugglers in Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>Troops arrest 74 terrorists, rescue 318 kidnap victims In November<\/p>\n<p>Arming communities to defend themselves wont end insecurity, says Kukah<\/p>\n<p>PIND Foundation launches 113m TVET facilities, upgrade grants for Niger Delta youths<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu celebrates industrialist, Samuel Adedoyin, at 90<\/p>\n<p>Abia launches massive NDDC-led campaign to eradicate drug abuse among youths<\/p>\n<p>Group hails FGs renewed efforts at tackling insecurity, Gen Musas appointment<\/p>\n<p>Lemo, Ajunwa, Aboyeji to inspire young professionals at TOUCH 2025 leadership forum<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Appeal Court affirms judgment barring VIO from stopping, impounding vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Shettima, governors, commissioners, others meet in Abuja to tackle Nigerias education crisis<\/p>\n<p>UK PACT targets cleaner transport, better air quality in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Delta police restate ban on fireworks, knockouts, other pyrotechnics<\/p>\n<p>Ondo APC endorses Tinubu for 2027, moves to digitise membership register<\/p>\n<p>I have helped more in the industry than Olamide, Don Jazzy, others Portable claims<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ADC, Obi flay Tinubu over early campaign<\/p>\n<p>Challenges before new defence minister<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria imports N12.8trn worth of petrol in 15 months<\/p>\n<p>Trump, Rwanda, DR Congo leaders sign deal amid ongoing violence<br \/>\n2 hours ago<br \/>\nChina to fast-track zero-tariff on Nigerian exports<\/p>\n<p>Reps ask FG to reverse removal of key subjects from WAEC portal<\/p>\n<p>Senate engages CBN Governor over alleged N1.44trn unremitted surplus<\/p>\n<p>Troops destroy Bandits hideouts, recover weapons in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court affirms ruling barring VIO from seizing vehicles, imposing fines<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Musa as Defence Minister<\/p>\n<p>Muslim Community denies Dachomos claim of converting burnt church to mosque<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Ibas, Dambazau as ambassadors<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Lawal Presents N861bn Budget to Zamfara Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Buratai: Judging Nigerias future by current challenges is shortsightedness<\/p>\n<p>Why only 2.5m of 9.8m completed voters registration<\/p>\n<p>Fubara, lawmakers at loggerheads again<\/p>\n<p>NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies training facilities<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural economy, security<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Therere gaps within armed forces Gen. Musa<\/p>\n<p>Borno: How teenager allegedly killed neighbour after snatching her phone<\/p>\n<p>Contractors protest at finance ministry, demand N500bn debt payment<\/p>\n<p>Senate moves to tag kidnapping as act of terrorism<\/p>\n<p>2026: FG targets N34.33trn revenue, pegs exchange rate at N1,512\/$1<\/p>\n<p>$30m safe school initiative: Senate summons finance, education ministers<\/p>\n<p>After years of agitations, lecturers set for pay rise<\/p>\n<p>Reps defer debate on constitution amendments to today<\/p>\n<p>Beyond floods and droughts: How climate change is choking Nigerias food system<\/p>\n<p>Soldier, police officer sanctioned after exchanging blows in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>2027: Ex-Kano LG chairmen endorse Barau for APC governorship ticket<\/p>\n<p>AIDS fight must reach rural communities, says regional manager<\/p>\n<p>Police nab car-snatching syndicate, recover 6 cars, N15m in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Include Abuja natives in ambassadorial list, FCT senior citizens tell Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>AMCON repays N3.6trn to CBN, projects N215bn in recovery for 2025<\/p>\n<p>PIA: Development Trust Fund lifts host communities<\/p>\n<p>As 2025 Appropriation hangs, Nigerians await 2026 budget<\/p>\n<p>Its fallacy to claim only private sector can drive business MOFI<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, others hold 30% of IDA-eligible countries debt World Bank<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria loses N543.7bn yearly on bean exportation ban<\/p>\n<p>Germany to host 2029 womens Euros<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria\u2019s next generation<\/p>\n<p>GDP growth dropped by 0.25% in Q3 2025, Cardoso tells Senate<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Terrible for Boxing&#8217;: Anthony Joshua slammed for accepting Jake Paul fight<\/p>\n<p>Third quarter figures paint clearer picture of Nigeria\u2019s economic position<\/p>\n<p>FG\u2019s 2026 budget seen as more realistic, but debt raises concerns<\/p>\n<p>Afrobeats fans priced out as concert costs hit a new pitch<\/p>\n<p>MSMEs can\u2019t scale without strong systems, data, governance &#8211; Experts<\/p>\n<p>Trump brokers Congo-Rwanda deal but violence raises doubts over lasting peace<\/p>\n<p>Fatal road crash claims police officer in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Senate presses FG to extend Akure\u2013Ore road project to Ondo south\u2019s unity corridor<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ADC: Tinubu Prioritising Re-Election Over Kidnapped Schoolchildren<\/p>\n<p>Kwara Govt Begins Work On KWSUED Senate Building, Gate House<\/p>\n<p>NCSP, PICTT Sign MoU To Boost Industrial Devt In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Senate Moves To Regulate Online Financial Transactions In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Others<\/p>\n<p>Reps Threaten PAP Coordinator With Arrest Warrant Over N26bn Audit Query<\/p>\n<p>PENGASSAN Warns Of Brain Drain, Seeks Urgent Wage, Security Reforms<\/p>\n<p>Immigration CG Visits Kebbi, Assesses Checkpoint Attack<\/p>\n<p>No More Active Cholera Case In Zamfara Govt<\/p>\n<p>PTAD Disburses Over N1trn In Pension Payments In 12 Years<\/p>\n<p>DHQ: Troops Deny Oil Thieves N217M, Recover 201,700 Litres Of Crude<\/p>\n<p>FG Begins N185bn Gas Legacy Debt Repayment<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Urged To Address Infrastructure Gaps To Maximise AfCFTA Benefits<\/p>\n<p>How We Rescue Kidnap Victims Amotekun<\/p>\n<p>FG Begins First Tranche Of TVET Payments, Supports 42,000 Students<\/p>\n<p>US Govt Arrests Nigerian CEO Over $7m Fraud<\/p>\n<p>PAP Foreign Scholarship Beneficiaries Graduate With Masters Degrees From UK Universities<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Re-Appoints Owoeye As MD Of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba<\/p>\n<p>Sultan, Kukah Urge Unity, Collective Action To Tackle Nigerias Challenges<\/p>\n<p>Reps Urge Education Ministry To Suspend Curriculum Review Policy<\/p>\n<p>2026 Budget: APC Calls On FG To Suspend Further Allocations To Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>NPA Urges Kano Non-Oil Exporters To Leverage Improved Port Connectivity<\/p>\n<p>CRiver APC Sacks State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba<\/p>\n<p>Five Kidnapped Rivers State University Students Freed Police<\/p>\n<p>FG Develops 154,000 Hectares Of Irrigable Land, Targets 1.6m Farmers<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate moves to regulate Opay, Moniepoint, moneylenders, others<\/p>\n<p>EFCC docks company manager for failure to appoint compliance desk officer<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto, partners to embark on demographic dividend profiling exercise Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Official: Nigerias Super Eagles captain announces retirement from international football<\/p>\n<p>Messi names greatest football manager<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo: Edo governor presents cheques to deceased workers families<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN to Soludo: End imposition of levies, intimidation of our members in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanu: Court schedules date to hear motion on transfer from Sokoto prison<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court on VIO activities: You lack powers to impose fines, impound vehicles,<\/p>\n<p>Lawyer petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged procurement fraud in BPP<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias crippling power supply: House of Representatives heap blame on DISCOs<\/p>\n<p>House of Representatives ask education ministry to rescind SSCE subjects review<\/p>\n<p>World Disability Day: FG, Sokoto government disburse N64m grants<\/p>\n<p>Arming communities to defend themselves wont end insecurity, says Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Drug War: NCWS partners NDLEA in fight against substance abuse<\/p>\n<p>Lagos: police dismantle cult gang, arrests 20 suspects over murder of personnel in Ilesi<\/p>\n<p>Troops rescued 318 kidnapped victims, foiled oil theft in November DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Tinubu nominates Grace Bent, Ita Enang, others as ambassadors-designate *Full list<\/p>\n<p>NNS Lugard offers free medical treatment to over 1,000 residents, students in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Defence minister-designate goes against negotiation with bandits<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Police rescue 5 abducted residents in Rivers State<\/p>\n<p>NAAPE president reads 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