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Nigeria Declares Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Holidays

Nigeria Declares Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Holidays

December 22, 2025 9:40 am

Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026, public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.

The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.

Dr Tunji Ojo extended goodwill messages to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, while also congratulating all Nigerians as the year draws to a close and a new one begins.

He urged Christians to reflect on the values …

Nigeria Tax Reform: Presidency Dismisses Alteration Claims

Nigeria Tax Reform: Presidency Dismisses Alteration Claims

December 21, 2025 3:04 am

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed allegations that the newly enacted tax reform laws were secretly altered, insisting that the legislation was passed in full compliance with established legal and legislative procedures.

The government reaffirmed that the reforms will take effect on January 1, 2026, despite calls from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and several civil society organisations to suspend implementation.

The four tax reform bills—comprising the Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act—operate under the unified authority of the Nigeria Revenue Service. …

FIFA Overturns Matches Over Eligibility As Eagles Wait Today

FIFA Overturns Matches Over Eligibility As Eagles Wait Today

December 19, 2025 12:51 pm

World football body voids Malaysia results for ineligible players, while Nigeria awaits a ruling on its protest over Congo’s World Cup qualifier review.

FIFA has overturned the results of three international matches involving Malaysia after ruling that the Asian nation fielded ineligible players, a decision that has intensified scrutiny over player eligibility cases worldwide as Nigeria awaits a separate verdict.

The global football governing body imposed three automatic 3–0 defeats on Malaysia, annulling wins over Palestine and Singapore and a draw against Cape Verde. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the sanctions on Wednesday.

According to FIFA, seven players

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Gov Otti Says Taxation Must Drive Growth, Not Punish Citizens

Gov Otti Says Taxation Must Drive Growth, Not Punish Citizens

December 10, 2025 9:13 am

Abia Governor cites surge in state revenues as proof that fair, transparent taxation can spur development when aligned with public trust and accountability.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti says taxation must serve as a tool for economic development rather than a mechanism of intimidation, arguing that transparent tax administration has helped his government nearly quintuple the state’s internally generated revenue in less than two years.

Speaking at the 37th convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Otti said Abia’s annual internally generated revenue has risen to nearly ₦100 billion—up from about ₦20 billion before he took office in …

Christopher Musa: Assumes Duty As Nigeria’s Defense Minister

Christopher Musa: Assumes Duty As Nigeria’s Defense Minister

December 5, 2025 8:13 pm

Nigeria’s Retired General Christopher Musa assumes leadership of the Defense Ministry, aiming to strengthen operations and strategic military reforms.

Retired General Christopher Musa formally assumed office as Nigeria’s minister of defense on Friday December 5, 2025, stepping into the role following the resignation of his predecessor, Muhammed Badaru.

Musa, who served as the country’s chief of defense staff between 2023 and 2025, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday December 2, 2025, and confirmed by the Senate on Thursday December 4, 2025. His appointment has been widely welcomed across political, military, and civil sectors, with analysts highlighting his record

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister Abubakar Resigns Over Health Risk

Nigeria’s Defense Minister Abubakar Resigns Over Health Risk

December 4, 2025 9:33 am

Tinubu accepts Abubakar’s immediate resignation on health grounds as Nigeria faces a security emergency and appoints a new defense minister.

Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Mohammed Abubakar, has stepped down from office with immediate effect, citing health concerns, the Presidency announced on Monday December 1, 2025.

The resignation, formally submitted in a letter dated December 1, 2025, was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu accepted the decision and expressed appreciation for Abubakar’s service during a period marked by heightened security pressures across the country.

Abubakar, 63, previously served two terms as governor of Jigawa State

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Nigerian Resident Doctors End Strike After Weeks Of Pressure

Nigerian Resident Doctors End Strike After Weeks Of Pressure

November 30, 2025 5:09 pm

Nigerian resident doctors suspend a month-long walkout after talks with the government, easing major disruptions across public hospitals nationwide.

Nigeria’s public hospitals are set to resume full operations after the country’s resident doctors suspended a nationwide strike that had strained medical services for nearly a month. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the decision on Saturday November 29, 2025, following an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting convened to assess negotiations with the Federal Government.

The walkout, which began on November 1, 2025, had severely disrupted clinical activity in federal and teaching hospitals, where resident doctors make up the …

Obasanjo: Nigerians May Seek Foreign Help As Violence Surges

Obasanjo: Nigerians May Seek Foreign Help As Violence Surges

November 29, 2025 6:27 pm

Former President urges tougher action against armed groups after nationwide attacks, accusing government of failing to protect citizens amid rising insecurity.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has sharply criticized Nigeria’s handling of its worsening security crisis, warning that citizens have the right to seek support from the international community when their government cannot safeguard their lives.

Speaking during a Christmas Carol event in Jos, Plateau State, Obasanjo said the recent spike in attacks, abductions and armed insurgent activity reflects a dangerous collapse in public safety. He urged the government of President Bola Tinubu to abandon any strategy involving negotiation or concessions

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Nigeria Arrests and Repatriates Turkish Fugitive To Istanbul

Nigeria Arrests and Repatriates Turkish Fugitive To Istanbul

November 27, 2025 2:28 pm

Nigerian Police, repatriated 61-year-old Acar Huseyin, wanted in Turkey for a 14-year fraud sentence, after months on the run across the Middle East area.

Nigerian Police Force has arrested and repatriated a 61-year-old Turkish national who had been on the run for months after fleeing a lengthy fraud conviction in Istanbul. Nigerian authorities said the fugitive, Acar Huseyin, was tracked down in Abuja following a discreet international operation coordinated through INTERPOL.

Huseyin had been sentenced earlier this year by the Istanbul Anadolu High Criminal Court to 14 years, eight months and 10 days in prison. According to Turkish officials, he

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Dangote Partners With Honeywell To Drive Major Refinery Push

Dangote Partners With Honeywell To Drive Major Refinery Push

November 27, 2025 9:43 am

Honeywell—Dangote deal will help expand refining capacity to 1.4m barrels per day, broaden crude options and boost polypropylene output as Nigeria seeks fuel security.

Nigeria’s Dangote Industries has signed a major agreement with Honeywell to support a sweeping expansion of its oil refining and petrochemical operations, marking a significant step toward the company’s goal of becoming one of the world’s most powerful players in the energy sector.

The deal, announced on Tuesday November 25, 2025, will enable the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lagos to double its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2028. Honeywell

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Nigeria: 85-Year-Old Buried In Coca-Cola Bottle-Shaped Casket

Nigeria: 85-Year-Old Buried In Coca-Cola Bottle-Shaped Casket

November 24, 2025 6:02 am

Nigerian woman in Bayelsa State, “Ego Na Money,” laid to rest in a custom Coca-Cola bottle casket, celebrating her love for the iconic beverage at age 85.

Nigerian Late Madam Afuwari Ego, popularly known as Ego Na Money, was laid to rest in a Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket in her hometown of Emeyal 1, Ogbia Local Government Area. The burial ceremony took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, attracting widespread attention for its unique tribute.

Photographs of the funeral, captured by resident Ogbara Walson Henry, quickly circulated on social media and drew the curiosity of local residents. Guests described the casket …

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of VIP Police, Immediate Recruitment

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of VIP Police, Immediate Recruitment

November 23, 2025 5:02 pm

Nigerian President directs Police officers guarding VIPs to return to core duties and authorizes recruitment to strengthen national security capacity.

Nigerian government has launched a sweeping overhaul of police deployment, directing officers assigned to guard prominent individuals to return to frontline security duties as part of a wider push to reinforce public safety across the country.

President Bola Tinubu issued the directive during a high-level security meeting in Abuja on Sunday November 23, 2025, attended by the Heads of the Army, Air Force, Police, and the Department of State Services (DSS). The decision marks one of the most significant adjustments

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