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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), during the 2023 election, Peter Obi , has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ex-Anambra governor announced the decision on Tuesday at an event held at the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” Obi said. “We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in 2027.” David Mark, national chairman of the ADC, was among the attendees. A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, a former Transportation Minister Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai, are also members of the ADC. 

Distance from state capitals to and from Abuja 1. Damaturu: 957km 2. Maiduguri: 918km 3. Yola: 855km 4. Ikeja: 761km 5. Sokoto: 748km 6. Abeokuta: 740km 7. Calabar: 729km 8. Jalingo: 691km 9. Yenagoa: 647km 10. Ibadan: 645km 11. Port Harcourt: 616km 12. Gombe: 606km 13. Uyo: 593km 14. Birnin Kebbi: 573km 15. Katsina: 570km 16. Owerri: 533km 17. Umuahia: 513km 18. Dutse: 512km 19. Gusau: 490km 20. Ilorin: 482km 21. Ado Ekiti: 480km 22. Abakaliki: 477km 23. Benin City: 450km 24. Bauchi: 445km 25. Awka: 440km 26. Oshogbo: 428km 27. Akure: 420km 28. Asaba: 404km 29. Kano: 396km 30. Enugu: 393km 31. Jos: 313km 32. Makurdi: 280km 33. Lokoja: 193km 34. Kaduna: 186km 35. Lafia: 180km 36. Minna: 156km Source: NBS

Orjiako Ikechukwu Kingsley For Nigeria’s business community, electricity is no longer an infrastructure issue. It is a cost structure problem. Despite over two decades of power sector reforms , grid electricity remains unreliable and insufficient. Installed generation capacity sits above 13,000 megawatts yet effective available power often falls below 4,000 megawatts for a population exceeding 220 million. For firms trying to scale operations, that gap is not theoretical because it shows up in balance sheets. The economic consequences are well documented. The World Bank estimates that power outages cost Nigerian businesses between 5 and 10 per cent of annual sales, with small and medium enterprises bearing the heaviest burden. Manufacturing firms routinely report energy as their second-highest operating expense after labour. Historically diesel generators filled the gap. Today that model is under strain. Since the removal of fuel subsidies and the liberalisation of the foreign ...

EFCC Accused of Defying Court Order, Illegally Detaining Abubakar Malami Abuja, December 23, 2025 — The Office of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has accused the (EFCC) of open defiance of court orders, illegal detention, and conducting a media trial against him. In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday, Malami’s office alleged that the EFCC refused to comply with a clear bail order issued by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on December 23, 2025, despite being duly served with the court process. Alleged Refusal to Comply With Bail Order According to the statement, EFCC officials allegedly refused to accept the court-backed bail letter, chased away a court bailiff, and continued to detain Malami in what was described as “brazen, contemptuous, and lawless conduct.” The office further revealed that Malami has remained in EFCC custody for over fourteen (14) days without arraignment, contrary to constitut...

In the spirit of Christmas and goodwill, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday distributed over 2,000 bags of 25-kilogramme rice to constituents across the district. The distribution exercise covered the five local government areas that make up Kogi Central, as part of the senator’s annual humanitarian outreach aimed at easing the economic burden on families during the festive season. Speaking during the exercise, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan described the gesture as a demonstration of love, unity, and shared responsibility, noting that Christmas is a time to care for one another, especially the less privileged. “Christmas reminds us of compassion, sacrifice, and togetherness. This outreach is my little way of standing with my people and ensuring that families can celebrate the season with joy and dignity,” she said. Beneficiaries of the rice distribution included community leaders, women groups, youths, the elderly, and vulne...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned Indomie Instant Noodles – Vegetable Flavour following the discovery of undeclared allergens in the product. According to NAFDAC, laboratory analysis revealed the presence of milk and egg allergens in the affected Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles, despite these substances not being declared on the product’s label. The agency warned that this poses a serious health risk, particularly to individuals with food allergies. NAFDAC explained that undeclared allergens can trigger severe allergic reactions, including breathing difficulties, skin reactions, and in extreme cases, life-threatening complications. Consumers who are allergic to milk or eggs are especially advised to exercise caution. The regulatory body has directed that all affected packs be withdrawn from circulation nationwide. It also urged Nigerians to avoid purchasing or consuming Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles until further notice. Members ...

We Are Returning Power to the People” — PDP Chairman Turaki Declares After Meeting Obasanjo The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring power to party members and the Nigerian people through transparent and inclusive decision-making processes. Turaki made the declaration while addressing party members and supporters at the PDP State Secretariat shortly after returning from a courtesy visit to former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo According to the PDP Chairman, the party is firmly positioned to reclaim its dominant role in Nigeria’s political landscape, beginning with the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States. He also expressed confidence that the party would extend its victories to Ogun State, citing renewed unity and strong grassroots mobilization across the South-West. “Let me assure all our members and the good people of the South-West: we will win Ekiti, we will...

Ghanaian Pastor Claims “God Warned Me” — Builds 8 Modern Arks Ahead of Christmas Doomsday A MAN IN GHANA SAYS GOD TOLD HIM THE WORLD ENDS THIS CHRISTMAS - AND HE’S BUILT EIGHT “ NOAH’S ARKS ” TO SAVE EVERYONE Watch the video below 👇  A man named Ebo Noah claims God came to him in a dream and warned him that on December 25th, 2025 , a global flood will hit the world - a repeat of the events in the Bible . So what did he do? He started building full-size wooden ARKS . Not one. Not two. EIGHT. Each one built with 250,000 hand selected wooden boards that he says were “chosen with God’s instructions.” He claims one ark can hold 600 million people (the math is insane, don’t even try). He says anyone on Earth can join him as long as they promise to follow God and help the mission. And here’s where it gets wild: He now has over 375,000 followers , people are traveling to Ghana to see him, and others are calling him a modern-day prophet . Some think he’s delusional but MANY think he’s ...

Gunmen Attack Anambra Church, Kill Priest’s Wife, One Other in Late-Night Raid Anambra State —Tension in  Anambra State as  armed hoodlums stormed St. Andrews Anglican Church in a deadly late-night attack that left two people dead, including the wife of the resident priest. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers arrived at the church premises in the dead of the night, shooting sporadically before targeting residential quarters within the compound. The priest’s wife was fatally shot, while another victim, yet to be identified, was also killed during the assault. The assailants went on to set multiple buildings and vehicles ablaze, leaving behind a trail of destruction that has thrown the community into deep fear and mourning. Videos and images circulating on social media show charred structures, burnt cars, and worship items reduced to rubble — a scene many describe as “heartbreaking” and “unprecedented.” Residents said the attack lasted several minutes before the hood...

Imo Govt Seals Hotel, Mortuary Over Suspected Organ-Harvesting, Kidnapping Ring The Imo State Government has shut down a hotel and a private mortuary in Umuowa, Ngor-Okpala after officials discovered decomposed and mutilated corpses stored in suspicious conditions. The findings have sparked fears of a possible organ-harvesting and kidnapping network operating in the area. Both facilities, owned by Stanley Morocco Oparaugo , were sealed during a joint operation involving the Ministry of Health, forensic experts, vigilante groups, and the police. Oparaugo is currently on the run , and authorities say “relevant exhibits” recovered from his residence are under forensic review. Police Commissioner Henry Okoye described the discoveries as “deeply troubling,” confirming ongoing investigations into potential organised crime, illegal corpse storage, and suspected organ trafficking. Residents of Ngor-Okpala have expressed shock, calling for transparency and swift action. Forensic teams are cu...

Ribadu Meets U.S. Lawmakers in Abuja, Calls for Stronger Counter-Terrorism Alliance Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has met with a visiting delegation of U.S. lawmakers in Abuja, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to deepening counter-terrorism cooperation with the United States. The visit by the U.S. congressional delegation follows high-level security talks held in Washington last month, signaling continued momentum in bilateral security engagements. The delegation, led by senior members of the U.S. House of Representatives — Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore — held further discussions with Nigerian officials on expanding joint security initiatives. Ribadu emphasized that Nigeria is ready to enhance collaboration with the United States across counter-terrorism operations, regional stability efforts, intelligence sharing, and the overall Nigeria-U.S. strategic security partnership.

October 2025 VAT Allocation: Lagos Leads Contributions as Low-Contributing States Receive Higher Returns The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has released the breakdown of Value Added Tax (VAT) contributions and allocations for October 2025, revealing significant disparities between what states contributed and what they received. According to data compiled by Visblog, Lagos, Rivers, and Oyo remained the top contributors, while states with some of the lowest VAT inputs received allocations far exceeding their contributions. Lagos Remains Nigeria’s VAT Powerhouse Lagos State contributed N286.24 billion , the highest in the country, but received only N48.96 billion , representing just 17.10% of its contribution. Rivers followed with N42.27 billion contributed and N13.99 billion received (33.11%), while Oyo contributed N31.64 billion and received N12.89 billion (40.74%). Low-Contributing States Record Massive Returns Several states with comparative...

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, Sector One, Operation Udo Ka (OPUK), working alongside the Neighbourhood Watch, have freed 14 abducted persons during a coordinated mission inside Orokam Forest, a border zone between Udenu LGA of Enugu State and Ogbadigbo LGA of Benue State.Benue Tourism Guide Security sources informed Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out around 1:30 p.m. on Friday after actionable intelligence from local residents revealed the location of a suspected kidnappers’ camp hidden within the forest. According to one of the sources, soldiers deployed in Udenu LGA immediately moved to the scene with members of the Neighbourhood Watch. “While approaching the hideout, the criminals opened fire on the troops. The joint team responded with a high volume of fire, forcing the kidnappers to flee in disarray and abandon the kidnapped victims,” the source said. The sources confirmed that all 14 victims who were abducted while returning from a burial ceremon...

Troops under Operation Peace Shield and Operation Zafin Wuta have cleared several notorious bandit hideouts across parts of Southern Taraba, destroying two major camps and forcing the fleeing fighters into neighbouring Benue State, according to military sources. Intelligence obtained by Zagazola revealed that the joint operation—conducted by troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army , and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke —targeted long-established bandit enclaves around Shiid village , Tor-Tser general area , Likam Mountain , Agia village , and Tyozua village in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State The offensive, launched around 0207 hours on December 7, followed credible reports of the presence and movements of bandit groups who had been using the rugged mountainous terrain as a safe haven. According to the sources, troops advanced in two coordinated teams. Team A established a blocking position at Tor-Tser to cut off escape routes, while Team B, the assault team, pushed thr...

Hypegirl Ivana, was finally been compensated as she has been invited to perform at Big Wiz /DJ Tunez show slated in December 26th and 28th 2025. The fast-rising singer and TikTok star has been booked to perform at the upcoming Big Wiz and DJ Tunez show. This means she’ll share the stage with her ultimate idol, Wizkid. Recall that Ivana was abruptly removed from Davido’s “5ive” album concert lineup in her home state, Akwa Ibom, just because she openly declared she’s still Wizkid FC and only accepted the Davido gig because it was in her state. The organizers weren’t having it and struck her name off. Well, karma works fast, Ivana just shared screenshots of her chat with Wizkid’s personal DJ confirming her slot.  The excited TikTok star and singer will finally meet her idol face-to-face for the first time  From getting snubbed at the last minute to getting to perform with Africa's biggest artiste, talk about a real positive vindication for loyalty 🎉

CBN Scraps Cash Deposit Limits, Raises Weekly Withdrawal Threshold The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) today removed the limit on cash deposits and raised the weekly cash withdrawal limit across all channels to N500,000, up from N100,000. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular to all banks titled “Revised Cash-Related Policies”, signed by Dr. Rita Sike, Director, Financial Policy & Regulation Department. According to the CBN, the revisions form part of ongoing efforts to moderate the rising cost of cash management, address security concerns, and curb money laundering risks associated with the country’s heavy reliance on cash. It noted that the cash-related policies previously issued in response to evolving circumstances were aimed at reducing cash usage and promoting the adoption of electronic payment channels. However, with time, the need to streamline and update these provisions to reflect present-day realities became necessary. Effective January 1, 2026, the circular announced...

PDP Will Never Die, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki Assures Outgoing Party Leaders as Amb. Damagum Hands Over- Issues Certificate of Expulsion to Nyesom Wike, Others. Earlier today in Abuja, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), His Excellency Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, formally handed over the affairs of the Party to the new National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing an enlarged meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), and other Party officials after handing the over,  Turaki declared with unmistakable firmness: “The PDP will never die. This party is bigger than any individual or group of individuals. Those who have chosen to dine with our opponents while still wearing our colours have been shown the way out. This is the beginning of a disciplined, united, and purposeful opposition that will rescue Nigeria in 2027.” In his farewell remarks, Ambassador Damagum thanked the Party on behalf of other members of the NWC for the opportunity gi...

South-East Records Lowest Applications for NELFUND Student Loans as Government Flags ‘Lack of Interest’ New data from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) covering May 2024 to October 2025 has revealed that institutions in the South Eastern region account for some of the lowest application numbers for the Federal Government’s interest-free student loan scheme — despite the programme being designed to expand access to higher education nationwide. The top 10 institutions with the highest application volumes are dominated by schools in the South-West , North-Central , and North-West , raising concerns about a widening regional disparity in access to the loan scheme. Government officials say that the low turnout from the South-East is due primarily to a “lack of interest” from students in the region. However, analysts point to a combination of deeper socio-economic and cultural factors that may be shaping the trend. Factors Driving the Low Application Rate in the South-East 1. Strong...

Terrorists responsible for the recent abductions of students in Kebbi and Niger States have issued a chilling new threat, boasting that they are now prepared to extend their operations beyond vulnerable schoolchildren. According to their latest message, in a video the group claims they will soon begin kidnapping soldiers, security operatives, and even high-profile politicians , insisting that “there is nothing the government can do about it.” This alarming declaration comes amid a renewed wave of insecurity across Northern Nigeria, where armed groups have intensified attacks on rural communities, ambushed security personnel, and targeted schools despite ongoing military operations. Security analysts warn that this bold threat reflects the terrorists’ growing confidence and the weakness of current counter-terrorism responses. Many fear it could signal a dangerous escalation—one that places not only civilians but the nation’s leadership and defense institutions at heightened risk. T...

A Bayelsa woman, the late Madam Afuwari Ego, has been laid to rest in a uniquely designed Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket in Emeyal 1 community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State. Photos stories from the village burial  The images were captured by blogger Ogbara Walson Henry, who said the unusual casket drew attention during the funeral ceremony, attracting residents and guests who described it as a creative and memorable tribute. Family members revealed that she loved Coca-Cola so much, which inspired the decision to bury her in the Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket. She died at the age of 85.

Arne Slot's Post-Match Honesty: A "Big Setback" Against Nottingham Forest ​Arne Slot's reaction to the disappointing defeat against Nottingham Forest, characterized by transparency and acceptance of responsibility , aligns strongly with current managerial trends focused on accountability and process-oriented analysis .  His quotes highlight the frustrating clash between his team's possession dominance and the opposition's low-block, high-intensity defending.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity following the latest abduction of schoolchildren in Niger State — a disturbing reminder that Nigeria’s security crisis is reaching breaking point. Atiku condemned the attack, warning that the government’s current counter-terrorism and security strategies are clearly failing to protect citizens. He stressed that children, the most vulnerable members of society , continue to pay the highest price as their schools, education, and futures are repeatedly disrupted by kidnappers and terrorists. With banditry , mass abductions , and rural attacks surging across the country, the former Vice President insists that Nigeria can no longer rely on reactive measures. According to him, the federal government must urgently re-evaluate the nation’s security architecture, strengthen intelligence gathering, and deploy modern technology to curb the escalating violence. Secu...

Justice Omotosho Sentences Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment: What This Means for Nigeria and Its Institutions The sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment by Justice Omotosho marks a defining moment in Nigeria’s legal and political landscape. Beyond the courtroom, the decision underscores the complex relationship between national security, civil liberties, and the capacity of state institutions to manage deep-rooted political tensions. At its core, the ruling reflects the judiciary’s effort to assert the rule of law amid persistent separatist agitation and security challenges in the South-East. However, it also places enormous responsibility on Nigeria’s judicial and political institutions to demonstrate fairness, transparency, and adherence to constitutional standards—especially at a time when public trust remains fragile. The judgment will inevitably shape Nigeria’s international image. For many observers, it will serve as a test of the country’s commitment to human rights, due...

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