The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge to provide houses for members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles team that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, almost two years after the tournament. The housing allocation was carried out through the National Sports Commission in Fez, Morocco, on Monday, 22 December 2025, just one day before the Super Eagles’ opening match at the 2025 AFCON tournament taking place in Morocco. Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, then coached by Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro, emerged runners up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which was held from January to February…
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The Nigerian government has said a recent disagreement with the United States of America over claims of religious violence has been addressed, following diplomatic talks between both countries. Speaking on Monday, Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, said the issue had eased after what he described as firm and respectful engagement that helped strengthen ties between Nigeria and the United States. He made the remarks at a year end news briefing in Abuja, the Nigerian capital. The diplomatic tension followed comments made in October and November by US President Donald Trump, who accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians and…
The final group of 130 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, has been released, bringing closure to one of the largest recent school kidnapping cases in Nigeria. The confirmation was made on Sunday, December 21, 2025, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, through a post on his official X account. He stated that no student remains in captivity following the latest release. According to Dare, all 303 students and 12 teachers taken during the attack on the school on Friday, November 21, 2025, have now…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a logistics convoy linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province in Borno State, killing 21 fighters during the operation. The operation took place in Sojiri and Kayamla communities following intelligence reports that a large group of insurgents had gathered in the area. Security sources said the group was planning attacks on nearby communities while moving supplies to their camps. According to the Army, soldiers acted on the information and moved in with support from members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes. Contact…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has moved to address the growing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party by inviting the two opposing factions to an urgent meeting in Abuja. The meeting, which took place on Friday, 19 December 2025, was held at the headquarters of the electoral body in Nigeria’s federal capital. It brought together representatives of the faction led by former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tanimu Turaki, and the group aligned with former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, which is backing Abdulrahman Mohammed. INEC’s intervention followed weeks of tension within the party, as both factions laid claim to…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have stopped an attempted attack by terrorists in Borno State, dealing heavy losses to the insurgents during the operation. The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday when fighters suspected to have moved from the Mandara Mountains tried to enter the Bitta area of the state. According to the military, the troops were on alert and detected unusual movements around 12:30 a.m. through surveillance support. A statement shared by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North East, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, explained that soldiers allowed the terrorists to move closer before…
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has identified the Abuja Municipal Area Council as her main political focus ahead of the February 2026 area council elections, following her decision to join the African Democratic Congress. Kingibe made this known on Thursday, December 18, 2025, barely a day after she announced her defection from the Labour Party, a move she said was part of preparations for future electoral contests, including the 2027 general elections. The senator formally registered as a member of the ADC at her Wuse Ward in AMAC, describing the move as a serious political step…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has upheld the continued detention of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Babangida Hassan, who delivered the ruling, dismissed a request for Malami’s release on bail, stating that his detention by the anti-graft agency was lawful and conducted in accordance with due process. Details of the judgment were released on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in a statement by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. The statement explained that Malami, through his lawyer Sulaiman…
The internal crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress has deepened following the suspension of 15 prominent members of the party by a faction led by Nafiu Bala. Those affected include a former National Chairman of the party, Chief Ralph Nwosu, a move that has further exposed the growing leadership rift within the opposition party. The six-month suspension was announced on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after a regular meeting of the party’s National Working Committee held in Abuja. Other suspended members are Balarabe Rufai, Ibrahim Mani, Dr Bamidele Ajadi, Dr Chike Okogwu, Anayo Arinze, Kenneth Gbandi, Said Abdullahi, Ms Hauwa Musa,…
The national leadership of the Accord Party on Sunday, 14 December 2025, in Abuja, presented a Certificate of Return to Mr Clement Bamigbola, signalling a fresh twist in the build-up to the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The development indicates that the national faction of the party does not recognise Governor Ademola Adeleke as its candidate, despite his recent defection to the Accord Party. Party officials at the national level said the certificate issued to Bamigbola reflects the outcome of a separate process they consider valid. Earlier on Sunday, a faction of the Accord Party in Osun State, led by…