The 50 percent discount Yuletide Train Ride approved by the Federal Government commenced today, Tuesday, 23 December, 2025, nationwide, recording a large turnout of passengers across major railway corridors as Nigerians took advantage of the 50% fare reduction to travel for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, reports thegazellenews.com At major stations along the Lagos–Ibadan, and Abuja–Kaduna, as well as key narrow gauge routes, passengers turned out in large numbers, with several train departures operating at near full capacity as early bookings reflected strong public response to the 50% discount initiative. The festive rail service, being implemented by the Nigerian…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Wednesday, 24 December, 2025, arraign Yakubu Adamu, Commissioner of Finance, Bauchi State, over alleged N4.6 billion money laundering Adamu, alongside a firm, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd, will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count money laundering charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/694/2025 Although Adamu and his co-defendant were to take their plea today, the case could not proceed due to the absence of the EFCC’s lawyer and the defendants. However, the defendants’ team of lawyers, led by Chief Gordy Uche, SAN, was…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be rapidly restored following the recent decline caused by a temporary shortfall in power generation. He disclosed that the situation is expected to be resolved within the next 24 to 48 hours. The drop in power supply followed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline (ELP), compounded by acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure, which disrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants across the country.The Minister’s assurance comes in response to a statement by the National Independent System Operator (NISO), which informed the public…
By Abimbola Tooki The Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja has hosted countless meetings, speeches and ceremonies. But on that memorable day of the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the hall did not merely host another political gathering, it hosted a moment.A moment thick with confidence.A moment soaked in conviction. A moment pregnant with political destiny.As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu walked into the hall, it was clear to even the most distracted observer that this was not a man burdened by doubt. This was a president in firm control of the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Tension flared on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025, in Adeshina Village, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, as residents accused Huafa Forest Resources Development of Nigeria Co. Ltd of operating illegally on their farmlands despite a pending fundamental rights case before the Ogun State High Court in Ilaro. The situation unfolded as workers of the Chinese-owned company were reportedly seen on farmlands adjoining the Eggua Forest Reserve, even as a fundamental rights enforcement suit remains pending before the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ilaro (Suit No. HCL/94/2025). Consequently, their continued presence reignited tension within…
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…
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…