From Omah Ngozi, Awka The traditional ruler of Ukpo, Dunukofia Council of Anambra State, HRM Igwe Dr Robert Eze, the Okofia has called for abundant peace, security and increased development Nigeria especially in his community, Ukpo. The monarch’s prayer came in his welcome remarks this afternoon during his 2025 annual Ofala festival at his palace in Ukpo. The well attended event which attracted guests from all tribes, cultural and religious backgrounds also drew scholars, historians, researchers, lecturers and students from all parts of the world. Also in attendance were top functionaries of various levels of government. The historic annual event…
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By Segun Adewale, Bauchi A non-profit organisation, Wunti Al-khair Foundation, has donated 4,500 bags of rice to Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bauchi State to share for members across the 20 local government areas of the State. Speaking on Monday, 22 December, 2025, the Director of Programmes of the Foundation, Mustapha Ango, said that the organisation, established by Dr. Bala Wunti, a former industry player in the Nation’s oil sector, touches the lives of the people through the Foundation. According to him, it is the season of celebrations and it is part of the organisation’s community engagement and development efforts.…
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been named Super Eagles main assistant captain, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen, who will deputise for new captain, Wilfred Ndidi is also the Super Eagles’s new penalty taker. The Super Eagles has went through a new leadership shake up following the retirement of erstwhile captain, William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong was also the team designated penalty taker before his retirement. Ndidi was officially named the team’s new leader last week. Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon are the two other most senior players in the Super Eagles, having been with the team for almost 10 years. Iwobi is currently…
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) is proposing that the government prioritises local arms production with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) leading the charge. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the think tank urged the President Bola Tinubu administration to ensure funding for DICON as well as partnerships with countries like Turkey and Israel to bridge gaps in expertise. “The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), established in 1964, should be the backbone of self-reliance. Instead, it is held back by underfunding and bureaucracy. “Its OBJ-006 rifle, meant to symbolise self-sufficiency, still…
By Khadijat Subaru, PhD Lokoja Nigeria: I recently read an article purportedly written by one Femi Oyekola from Kaduna, titled “Federal University Lokoja Succession Controversy: A Call for Merit and Diversity.” However, considering all that has been heard and seen since Prof. Gbenga Ibileye was declared the winner of the contest, with other contenders confirming that the process is credible and flawless, one can state with confidence that the alleged “controversy” exists largely in the imagination of the writer, who appears to be operating under the pseudonym Femi Oyekola. The argument advanced by the writer betrays a fundamental confusion between…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission is now cruising on high altitude with the blessings of God. Speaking during the Annual Thanksgiving Service at the NDDC Event Centre in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku noted that with the multiple awards of excellence given to the Commission this year, it was obliged to put in more effort in 2026. He enjoined the staff to imbibe the culture of thanksgiving to attract more blessings from God, noting that the Almighty Father had been faithful and merciful to the NDDC. Ogbuku stressed the importance of…
A statistical analysis of Nigeria’s 2023 elections has revealed that the Labour Party (LP) strongholds recorded the highest concentration of irregularities in the polls. President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the election with 8,794,726 votes. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had the second-highest vote total of 6,984,520, while Peter Obi of the LP came third with 6,101,533. The study, conducted as part of a master’s thesis in Data Science at Pan-Atlantic University, examined 123,918 polling units across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The researcher employed several algorithms, including Random…
The Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has signed the 2026 fiscal plan into law, officially sealing the ₦16.1 billion ‘Budget of Sustainability’ presented earlier on Monday, 15 December, 2025. The signing ceremony took place in the Chairman’s office on Monday, 22 December, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the council’s development agenda. The budget, anchored on the administration’s HEWA Agenda—Health, Education, Wealth creation, and Empowerment—prioritises: Infrastructure Development: Rehabilitation of roads and drainage systems across wards. Social Services: Increased funding for education, healthcare, and welfare programs. Economic Growth: Initiatives to boost local enterprise, agriculture, and youth…
By Reno Omokri This is President Tinubu’s Christmas present to all Nigerians. Please fact-check me: At a cost of ₦739 per litre, equivalent to $0.500, as of today, Monday, December 22, 2025, Nigeria is officially among the top ten countries on Earth with the lowest petrol prices. In November, we were officially ranked 13th on a list of nations with the lowest pump prices for premium motor spirit, compiled by various media outlets, including Business Insider (please see https://url-shortener.me/4O9X). Our fuel costs have reduced by more than 10% this Yuletide season from $0.608 in November 2025 to $0.500 today. The…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has declined to grant an interim injunction sought by an aspirant to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshall, known in music circle as KWAM I or K1 De Ultimate. The ruling was delivered on Monday, 22 December, 2025, by the presiding judge of High Court 3, Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division, Hon. Justice A. A. Omoniyi, who held that the interim injunction prayed for by the applicant lacked merit. Marshall had asked the court to restrain the Ogun State Government and other respondents from taking any further steps in…