Tragedy occurred in the early morning of Tuesday, 23 December, 2025 as at least 10 people lost their lives while several others injured a road accident along the Jos–Bauchi Road in Plateau State. It was gathered that the accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, around 12:12am, and involved four vehicles, two trailers and two Ford Galaxy minibuses. According to Eyewitnesses, 10 people died on the spot, while several others sustained injuries and were evacuated to hospitals for treatment. The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Plateau State, Peter Longsan, confirming the incident, through a…
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The U.S. Mission on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025 disclosed that Nigeria has emerged as the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, reports thegazellenews.com. The U.S. Mission, which made this disclosure through a statement posted on the official X handle on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025, disclosed that of that Nigeria accounted for more than half of all African crude oil exports to the United States during the period. The country shipped 33.23 million barrels of crude oil, valued at $2.57 billion, to the U.S. in the first eight months of 2025. The statement…
Following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security, the United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals from January 1, 2026. The US Mission in Nigeria said the restriction will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) under Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” Nigeria is among 19 countries affected, including Angola, Benin, Cuba, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. The suspension covers nonimmigrant visas such as B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange…
As speculation about his presidential ambitions continues to grow, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025 declared that he is qualified to lead Nigeria in 2027. Makinde, who stated this during a media parley with selected newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025, cited his experience as Governor and his professional background as evidence of his capability. “Let me make this very clear: to serve this country at the highest level, I am qualified — I’m even overqualified. I ran Oyo State, even the current president — what brought him to the table? He…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday, 22 December, 2025 hosted famous Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake and his mother at the ancient palace in Ile-Ife, describing the visit as a symbolic homecoming. The visit was revealed in a video shared by the monarch on his official X handle on the night of Monday, 22 December, 2025 showing the singer in the company of palace chiefs and other dignitaries. In a message accompanying the video, the Ooni referred to the artiste as his son and celebrated his global rise, noting that Ile-Ife played a key role in shaping his…
The Kogi State sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025 confirmed that at least two people lost their lives while other 12 injured in an auto crash that occurred at Osara community in Adavi Local Government Area of the state. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Tenimu Etuku, made this disclosure in Lokoja, the state capital, said that four out of the 14 survivors were in very critical condition and have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Etuku, who described the accident which involved an 18-Seater Toyota Hiace Bus and…
Nationally acclaimed Hausa musician, Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has hailed and endorsed the Southwest Arewa Community Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju 2027, describing the group as a powerful mobilisation vehicle for Omo-Ologo’s second term return as the 2027 presidential poll approaches. “We are in this together,” Rarara said, while endorsing the support group code-named, SWAC 4 ABAT AGAIN 2027, on the sides of the installation ceremony of Senator Abdul Aziz Yari and the Nigerian President’s son, Barrister Seyi Tinubu as the Obaloyin and Okanlomo of Yorubaland respectively, by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would be re-elected by Nigerians in the 2027 elections. Governor Sanwo-Olu said he has no doubt Nigerians will reward President Tinubu with re-election in 2027, given the positive outcomes of his reforms, which have impacted governance and infrastructural development across the country. Speaking during an interview session on Television Continental’s Journalist Hangout on Monday, 22 December, 2025, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Nigerians will re-elect President Tinubu because he has carried out many reforms and done many of the things he promised to do for Nigerians. He…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has celebrated its newly retired Directors and other staff by presenting service awards to them for their contributions to the Commission’s progress and success in the discharge of its mandate to develop the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the ceremony at the NDDC Club House in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stressed the need to recognise and honour retired staff for their various roles in driving the development process. Ogbuku commended the retirees for the meritorious service they had given to the Niger Delta region, in particular, and to Nigeria…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, 22 December, 2025 fulfilled his promise to reward the Super Eagles with houses and land following their performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigerian football governing body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed on Monday, 22 December, 2025 that players of the national team have received certificates for the housing units and plots of land promised by President Bola Tinubu. The documents, according to the NFF, were presented to the players at the Super Eagles’ camp in Fez, Morocco. Thegazellenews.com recalled that Nigeria finished as runners-up at the tournament, which was…