Newspaper Headlines For Monday 23rd December 2024

PUNCH

Why govs demanded further talks on tax bills – Makinde

How terrorists smuggled Libya gun truck into Zamfara — FG

North not liability to Nigeria, Ndume says

Lakurawa terrorists no longer in Nigeria — Defence minister

Lagos 72-hour shopping festival begins today

PDP tackles ex-Senate spokesman for demanding Adeleke’s aide probe

NACA warns of HIV, preaches abstinence at Yuletide

SERAP faults Tinubu, Shettima’s N8.7bn travel budget for 2025

Katsina opens school for orphans, others

Yari donates rice, cows to Zamfara Christians

Kaduna poly welcomes 65-year retirement age for lecturers

Osun vows to prevent unrest in border communities

VON ex-DG warns FG against debt trap

Kwara trains 700 farmers, extension workers

Police deny killing hunger protesters, demand Amnesty’s apology

Benue LG plans 10,000-capacity beach resort

Tanker drivers decry bad roads, exclusion from CNG scheme

Nasarawa raids lithium mining site, arrests manager

Tinubu repeating Buhari’s borrowing mistakes, says Atiku

Ijaw youths condemn UN headquarters protest against Tompolo, Kyari

Stampede deaths: States list tough conditions for palliative distribution

It’s wrong blaming Tinubu for stampedes, Omokri tells Obi

Rivers APC, Fubara camp trade tackles over court judgments

Kano gov donates N2m to islamic school

No Lakurawa bandits in Zamfara, says Mattawalle

Stampede: Palliative distributors must obtain clearance, says LASG

Ilorin Emir demands probe into death of man in police custody

Shettima mourns, offers prayers for victims of stampedes

Obey, Okotie celebrate veteran journalist Ladi Ayodeji at 70

PHOTOS: IG visits family of Kwara suspect who died in detention

Police beef up security ahead of Yuletide in Kaduna

Stampede: Obi decries arrest of Oonis ex-wife, others, urges reforms

FG mourns stampede victims, urges yuletide safety

Yuletide: FRSC kicks off safer road project in Kano, deploys personnel

Stampedes: PDP mourns victims, accuses APC of neglect

CAN mourns victims of Abuja stampede, urges crowd safety

Kaduna poly hails Sani for raising retirement age to 65

2025 budget fails to address Nigerias economic woes Atiku

NAssemby appoints new deputy clerk

Aiyedatiwa hails Ondo monarch on 40th coronation

FG lifts ban on mining activities in Zamfara

Circular Road: I’m no land grabber, Makinde responds to criticisms

Tinubu mourns retired S’Court judge, Argungu

Firm feeds Lagos community residents, cleans environs

Buhari mourns victims of stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, FCT

#Endbadgovernance protest: Police reject Amnesty report, demand retraction, apology

A’ Ibom partners UNFPA to unveil demographic growth roadmap

Okpehbolo mourns as ex-defence minister Godwin Abbe dies at 75

Cut allocations to presidency, lawmakers in 2025 budget, SERAP urges NAssembly

Yuletide: Prioritise your health, know your HIV status, NACA urges Nigerians

UNILORIN sets deadline, weekly fine for uncollected certificates

Catholic Archbishop condoles with families of Abuja stampede victims

End-of-year checklist: 12 must-dos before January

Families cry out as Abuja DSS arrests lovers in Osun

Edo tribunal: PDP, APC, INEC line up 290 witnesses

APGA aspirant joins Anambra South Senate seat race

Inflation may drop to 34.5% in December Report

Data centres eye growth despite rising costs Open Access CEO

Govt will invest in telecom infrastructure expansion Minister

Private firms Nigerias best salesmen than MDAs NACCIMA

NBC trains 7,000 youths in FCT, three states

Dangote Refinery partners MRS to sell petrol at N935

Tinubu, Shettimas official quarters to gulp N6.36bn for renovation

$1bn arrears, overheads delay new envoys appointments

Four Cameroon Ambazonian rebels arrested in Taraba

Speaker demands explanation from CBN on 1,000 staff layoffs

Reps to regulate CSR practice

FG denies involvement in Niger Republic pipeline attack

PDP chairman: NCentral leaders task Mutfwang to secure govs’ support

Christmas: NLC, workers beg governors to settle minimum wage arrears

Ogun airport nears completion, says commissioner

FG allocates N960bn for aircrafts, security equipment in 2025

Ogun varsity mourns as three students die in crash

NGO urges Nigerians to prioritise childrens welfare

NDDC honours retired staff

APC rules out NEC meeting, says consultations ongoing

Yuletide: FG plans 60 buses for inter-state routes

100 students get scholarship

FG supports livestock development

85 Chinese accused of cybercrime released on bail

AIbom gov vows to combat criminality

Tinubu cancels engagements as 39 killed in Anambra, Abuja food stampedes

*VANGUARD*

Community calls for justice over death of member in Police cell

FG lifts ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara

Gov Mbah bags UNN Doctor of Laws degree

IGP directs FCID to take over investigation of Jimoh Abdulqaudri’s death in Police custody

Abbe: Nigeria has lost committed administrator, Akpabio, Mark

Health workers threaten indefinite strike over FG’s delay in implementation of MoU

Lagos teachers decry lack of career growth

Customs to recruit 3,927 officers

NANS to FG: Address hunger or prepare for more fatal stampedes

Technology, collaboration are key to ending insecurity – IGP

Lakurawa: We’re back to our farms due to improved security situation – Sokoto Farmers

Catholic church mourns tragic loss of 10 at Abuja food-sharing event

Stampede at food event exposes urgent systemic issues – CAN

2026: APC scribe, Adeleke trade words over violent statement

Abiodun commiserates with Makinde, Soludo, Wike over stampede

Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda is genuine – Minister

Benin NBA faults suspension of Edo LG chairmen, vice

Customs reports N72.5b revenue for 2024 in Oyo, Osun

Man kills wife over yam in Ebonyi

Mo Salah stars as rampant Liverpool thrash Tottenham in nine-goal thriller

FG to review N15tr Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project

Okija Rice Stampede: I lost three people – Obele Ugo

Nullification of APC Congress: Rivers Judiciary, Fubara’s supermarket, says Okocha

*THE NATION*

Office get training to boost tax collection

Engineers pivotal to development, says Oyo-Ita

Lawmaker lifts constituents with palliatives, others

DACCIMA to drive Delta’s low carbon future

Rep seeks action on crowd control, safety

Lagos rids streets of beggars, others

My 25-year development plan a divine mandate, says Soun

‘Sanwo-Olu building a greater Lagos’

Abbe: Nigeria has lost a committed administrator – Akpabio

Troops seize 130,000 litres of stolen products, destroy 37 illegal refineries 

Sanwo-Olu directs LASTMA to intensify night traffic monitoring

2026: Outrage as Adeleke’s CoS threatens violence against residents planning not to vote PDP 

Why stampede happened in Anambra, by foundation official

Fubara mourns death of ex-Rivers Military governor Abbe

SEDC board appointments solely President Tinubu’s decision – APC chieftain

Yuletide: Senator Natasha, husband empower constituents

SEDC board appointments solely President Tinubus decision APC chieftain

Yuletide: Senator Natasha, husband empower constituents

Dont set Osun on fire, Basiru warns Adeleke

Sanwo-Olu calls for strict measures for large gatherings

FG warns against politicising stampedes at food distribution exercises

Kaduna CSOs applaud governor Sanis leadership, highlight development strides

FG, Proteintrail technology train ruminant farmers on livestock digitalisation

IGP orders FCID to probe death of man in Kwara police custody

Group defends Madein, Walson-Jack over terminal leave controversy

JUST IN: Atikus former aide Shima Ayati is dead

Polytechnic commends Gov Sani on retirement age

JUST IN: FG lifts ban on mineral exploration after five years in Zamfara

NiCare celebrates achievements with maiden productivity awards

Yuletide: Over 1,000 Osun residents get APC leaders relief packages

Rivers Baptist Conference hails Tinubus Tax Reform bills, reduction in farmers, herders clash

JUST IN: FG lifts ban on mining in Zamfara after five years

Police arrest 15 over clash, burning of school in Bauchi

IGP Egbetokun seeks sustained public support for effective policing

Reps call for increase safety measure at public gatherings

Makinde assures justice for Bodija explosion, mourns Ibadan stampede victims

Police knocks Amnesty Internationals report on endbadgovernance protest

Former Senate President Mark mourns General Abbe

Tantita: Celebrating victory against oil thieves, economic saboteurs

Ex-agitators score PAP boss, Otuaro, high on performance

Foundation provide food relief to over 500 families in Lagos

Wakawaka Doctor hosts thrilling vacation for couples

Oil cabal sponsoring blackmails against Tompolo, Otuaro, Kyari, say Ijaw youths

50 Adamawa youths benefit from Sen Abbas solar power technology training

Adamawa philanthropist frees 51 inmates to mark birthday

Lagos teenager Kasamu wins 2024 ESGN essay competition

Ex-VON DG urges fiscal restructuring to tackle nigerias debt crisis

Ex-NBC chief tasks administrators to build leadership vision for stronger institutions

Customs critical to achieving N35tr revenue in 2025 budget Edun

Katsina lauds military offensive against bandit kingpins at Bichi hill

Ibadan Stampede: Cleric condoles victims families, urges calm

CDHR, Omotoso call for inclusive communication to fight misinformation

NDLEA arrests businessman at Kano airport for body packing large consignment of cocaine

Tinubu mourns the passing of retired Justice Argungu

Shettima condoles with families of stampede victims

Stampede: Ondo warns event organisers, issues crowd control directives

Gov Sani plans conversion of Southern Kaduna General Hospital to FMC

Focus on fostering peace, national unity, Ogun monarch urges youths

Obey, Okotie celebrate Ayodeji @70 with songs, prayers

3,441 persons benefit from NNPC foundation free cancer screening

Anambra stampede: APC governorship aspirant halts palliative distribution

How my parents rejected me Jumoke George

Laide Bakare bags honorary doctorate from American University

I was hospitalised while filming Thinline Mercy Aigbe

Embracing Tax Reform: A call to action for Nigerias youth

Yuletide: Group hails Dangote for slashing petrol price

Anambra stampede: Death toll rises to 22, say police command

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Ondo traditional rulers involved in land grabbing will go to jail AG

Tinubu has ordered Nigerian military to end banditry in 2025 Matawalle

The Nation Journalism Foundation partners LAWMA for Mushin market clean-up

Debtor industrialist hires soldiers to brutalise artisan for demanding payment

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN: All round praises for the King

SAMUEL ONYEKACHUKWU: Saka encouraged me to be confident, believe in myself

Uzodimma boosts Heartland, Heartland Queens with buses

*THISDAY*

Minister Expresses Sadness over Loss of Lives in Maitama, Okija Stampedes

2027: In Keeping Faith With Ogun West Governorship Ambition

Ex-Tinubus Campaigner Faults Criticisms Against SEDC Appointments

FG Plans New Auto Industrial Park to Boost Local Manufacturing, Cut Costs

Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi: On Justice, a Just Society and The Nigerian State

Engineers Pivotal to Nigerias Devt, Says Oyo-Ita

CAS Charges 1,190 New Recruits to Uphold, Protect Nigerias Sovereignty

Troops Arrest Four Ambazonian Rebels in Taraba

Digital Skills: Council Targets 1.5m Nigerians in 2025

NGO Pays N10m Fine to Secure Freedom for 27 Inmates in Kogi

Stakeholders Urge Collaborative Action to Guarantee Safe, Sustainable Food Supply in Nigeria

Insecurity: Anambra Community Invites Soldiers to Protect Citizens at Yuletide

My Administration is Committed to Rural Development, Says Sani

Traders Jubilate as Kano Gov, Others Invest N628m to Standardise Dawanau International Grains Market

Bayelsa Targets One Million Metric Tonnes of Rice Annually, Rolls out Dry Season Farming Programme

Lekki Residents Protest Epileptic Power Supply

Adebayo: 2025 Budget Proposal is Full Of Contradictions, Unrealistic Expectations

Nigeria to Boost Tourism, Cultural Sectors, Says Musawa

EFCC Secures Another Milestone Recovery

Mozambique Awaits Election Verdict Opposition-Driven Unrest Must Cease, Accountability and Peace Are Paramount

Mele Kyari at 60: Still Solid at the Helm of NNPCL

Malta is the New Destination for African Business as Access Bank Moves to Malta

Femi Soneye: A Media Tactician Perfecting the Image of NNPCL at the Top

Tony Elumelus UBA Stages Jaw-dropping End-of-Year Party for Its Staff

Godswill Akpabios Gaffe

Lagos 2027: Who is Afraid of Femi Gbajabiamila

Egba, Not Yewa, Will Produce Ogun Governor in 2027 Ogun Elites Insist

How Ibikunle Amosun Remains Close to Buhari Even After Leaving Presidency

Ex-Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetolas Castle in the Air

Roadmaster: Olalekan Adebiyis Laralek Construction Making Loud Impact in Nigeria

Stella Okolis Emzor Pharmaceutical Company Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Travails of Oak Homes Boss, Olukayode Olusanya

When Real Estate Merchant, Abidakun was Honoured

OJ Awa-Ibraheem Expands Luxury Perfumery Business

5 Festive Activities to Indulge in This Season

GameRush Set to Electrify Boxing Day with Chaos in the Ring Showdown

IOCs DIVESTMENT:UNLOCKING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS OIL COMPANIES

SPEEDING UP NIGERIAS ECONOMIC RECOVERY

TINUBUS 49.7 TRILLION NAIRA BUDGET

At Oborevworis Sons Wedding, Tinubu Describes Delta Gov as Bridge Builder, Model Political Leader

Real Reasons Why FG Projected Ambitious 15% Inflation in 2025 Budget Revealed

House Gives 19 MDAs Seven Days to Appear or Face Sanctions

Tinubu Directs Defence Headquarters to Eliminate Bandits by 2025

To Bridge Budget Deficit, FG Borrows N5.84tn from Bond Market in 2024

APC Vows to Challenge Nullification of Congresses by Court

Air Peace Explains Crowded Airstairs Video on Its Abuja-Lagos Flight on Friday

Yuletide: FG Launches Free Train Rides Across Six Corridors, 340,000 Passengers to Benefit from December to January

Abbas Seeks CBNs Clarification on Disengagement of 1,000 Workers, Payment of N50bn Compensation

Edo Governorship Tribunal Adjourns to Commence Hearing of PDPs Petition on January 13

Emma Okah: Living a Life of Purpose

Dele Farotimi as the Madd Man of the Year

Loud Whispers with JOSEPH EDGAR

Street Foodz Naija Serves Up Its Fifth Champion

AMERICAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS NIGERIAN DESIGN FIRM

Double Honours for St Ives Hospital

Home-based Eagles, Black Galaxies Battle for CHAN 2025 Ticket

Tinubu Orders Strict Enforcement of Crowd Control Measures as 39 Die in Anambra, FCT Stampedes

Nigeria Refutes Allegations of Plotting to Destabilise Nigerien Government

Edo Governorship Tribunal Adjourns to Commence Hearing of PDPs Petition on January 13

*DAILY TRUST*

PDP berates FG over stampedes, mourn victims

2025 Budget full of contradictions, unrealistic expectations Adebayo

FG: Tinubus reforms not responsible for food stampedes

2025 proposed budget recipe for economic stagnation Atiku

LAPO: We disbursed N1.9bn to 1,466 Poultry Farmers in 3 years

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Police fault Amnesty Internationals report on #EndbadGovernance killings

Democratic system failed to meet citizens expectations in 25 years Bugaje

Uba Sani Commends Southern Kaduna For Being Peaceful

Farmer-herder crisis: Dickson urges FG to fund nationwide ranches

Sokoto Rep, Umar Yusuf Yabo, distributes motorcycles, sewing machines, others to constituents

NDLEA arrests bizman at Kano airport with cocaine

Abuja stampede: Wike directs free treatment for victims

Ex-Military Gov, Gen Godwin Abbe, is dead

Embracing Tax Reform: A Call to action for Nigerias Youth

Rice stampede: Soludo mourns as Anambra police confim 22 deaths

Cut N9.4bn presidency budget, NASS N344bn, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

Suspect dies in Kwara police custody after alleged torture

Tinubus aide to youths: Weve created opportunities to lift economic burden

Shell Divestment Plan Sparks Protests in Bayelsa

Yuletide: Plateau CP warns officers against taking alcohol during operations

60-year-old killed in another Sokoto boat accident

2025: Kano targets over N80bn revenue, to prosecute tax defaulters

Tinubu cancels events to honour victims of Abuja, Anambra stampedes

Its a devastating blow, Catholic Archbishop condoles Abuja stampede victims

Decembers Final Call: Top 5 Best Cryptos to Buy Now for Long-Term

Mukhtar Salisu Yakubu (1962-2024): May the Almighty grant you Rahama

3 Best Coins to Invest in Now That Are Leading the Charge Toward the Next Crypto Boom

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

FG To Politicians: Stop Politicising Food Stampede

Lagos To Host 72-Hour Shopping Festival Monday

Stampedes: Alia Sympathizes With Tinubu, Bishops, Abuja, Oyo, Anambra Govts

Stampede: Any Gathering Above 250 People Must Obtain Lagos Permit Online

Pilgrimage: Sponsoring Christians To Holy Land Now Can Be Death Sentence Gov Bago

Yultide: Foundation Extends Love To Vulnerable People

Abdulqadris Death In Detention: IGP Visits Kwara, Family Of Deceased

Fubara Mourns Abbe, Rivers Military Governor

FG Lifts 5-Year Ban On Mining Activities In Zamfara

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

Food Stampede, Testament Of Level Of Poverty, Hunger In Nigeria PDP

Toyosi Adesanya Opens Up On How 15-Year Marriage Crashed

Filmmakers Are Not Showcasing Nigerias Rich Culture Basketmouth

Man United Coach Reacts As Team Loses To Bournemouth

Falana Blames Stampede On Poverty, Criminal Negligence

Yuletide: SOP Initiative, Yellow Foundation Impact Over 500 Families

Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda Genuine, A Reality Education Minister

Stampedes: Shettima Condoles Families Of Victims

Stampedes: Sanwo-Olu Urges Clearance For Philanthropic Events

Dangote Cement Trains 46 Solar Energy Entrepreneurs

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

Popoola Advocates Authentic Leadership At Global Summit

CAN Condoles Families Affected By Stampede At Holy Trinity Church

NASC Appoints Atiku Ibrahim As Natl Assembly Deputy Clerk

Diri Lauds Nigerian Army, Other Security Agencies

ICHC Launches Community Service Volunteers

FG To Workers: Be Patient, N70,000 Minimum Wage Will Be Implemented By All States

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

PAP: NDelta Ex-Agitators Score Otuaro High

Atiku Faults 2025 Budget, Calls For Urgent Structural Reforms

Tinubu Mourns Retired SCourt Judge, Argungu

#EndBadGovernance: Police Deny Allegations Of Extrajudicial Killings

Yuletide: Ekiti CP Assures Safety Of Residents

Stampede: Buhari Mourns Oyo, Anambra, FCT Victims

NAIMH To Train Health Workers, Others Under WHO MH-GAP Programme

Sokoto Rima MDs Appointment: A Reward for Loyalty, Philanthropy Zuru

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

Ogoni Cleanup: HYPREP Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration To Achieve Success

35-Year-Old Man Dies In Police Custody In Kwara

20 Fascinating Facts About Christmas Holidays

Christmas: Passengers Bemoan High Fares, Seek Return Of FGs Fare Rebate

Stampede: Ondo Govt Issues Crowd Control Directives

2025 Budget: Cut Lavish Allocations To Presidency, Lawmakers SERAP

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

Afe Babalola Emerges 2024 Best Nigerian Patriot

After Years Of Darkness, Light Restored To CRiver Federal Secretariat

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

40th Anniversary: Olukare Preaches Peace, Warns Against Violence

NGO Launches Anti-GBV Initiative In Lagos, Abuja Communities

Good Mama Detergent Brand Displays Fashion in Style, Rewards Consumers With Over n5M Prizes

Group Hails Dangote Over Slash In Petrol Price, Says He Delivered Nigerian To Promised Land

*TRIBUNE*

NCMI commits to market development

PDP blames Tinubu for tragic food stampede incidents

Lagos records 1,749 fire incidents in 2024

Osun: Gov Adeleke approves Iwo’s first dual carriageway

FG approves recruitment of 3,927 officers for Customs

Stampede: FG condoles with victims’ families, issues advisory on public events

Stampedes: FG taking necessary steps to stop recurrence ‘ Minister

Alleviate hardship caused by subsidy removal, cleric urges political leaders

Stampedes over palliatives, reflections of extreme poverty under Tinubu ‘ PRP

FG lifts ban on mineral exploration in Zamfara

Stampede: CAN commiserates with Abuja Catholic Church, victims’ families

N20bn Nigerian vehicle financing scheme to commence in January, 2025 ‘ NADDC

#EndBadGovernance protests: Amnesty’s allegations false ‘ Police

Anambra, Abuja stampedes: CONYL sympathises with affected families

Why Nigeria media needs overhauling ‘ UNILAG don

Buhari condoles with Tinubu over food stampede deaths

VIDEO: Businessman arrested at Kano airport for body packing large cocaine consignment

Ogun: Police arrest suspected ritualist with fresh human head

Tinubu’s economic reforms to manifest in 2025 ‘ Minister

Stampedes: NANS urges FG to address hunger challenge

Yuletide: Cleric preaches love, urges Nigerians to emulate virtues of Christ

FG’s 2025 budget lacks capacity to address Nigeria’s challenges ‘ Atiku

Yuletide: Senator Natasha, husband empower 250 constituents

Your reign ushered unprecedented devt, peace, Aiyedatiwa hails Olukare

Stampede: Ondo govt issues fresh directives on crowd control

I’ll be 10 times bigger if I’m based in Nigeria ‘ Pastor Tobi Adegboyega

Nigeria partners China to boost cultural branding, exchange

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 2,500 personnel in Kwara

Tinubu mourns retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Argungun

FIRS Chairman commends OSS team over crude oil sale in Naira

Federal highways: PTD-NUPENG asks FG to commence repair before rainy season

FG to commission legacy road projects in May 2025 ‘ Umahi

Ola Sogoye certified as 164th Global Tech Hero by The Connected Awards

Do not eat!’: Why Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, other UK stores recall festive products

Soludo mourns Anambra stampede victims

Next Titan Nigeria’ season 10 sets new entrepreneurship bid

No end in sight: Pasuma, Taye Currency hold firm in bitter face-off

Funke Akindele ignores Fathia Balogun’s tantrums, focuses on UK premiere of new movie

Rising costs cast shadow on festivities

Are Yoruba the ‘problem’ with Nigeria

Shettima, Badenoch and the story of a Kaduna boy

When shall we reap the benefits of deregulation

Between NASS and MDAs: Searching for culprits of haphazard budget implementation

Actions of 2015 still haunting PDP ‘Dagogo

Jogging memories: Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Harvest of human chickens for Xmas

The King has come! (II)

This war is not for the extermination of the Igbos, it is for the federal unity of Nigeria and the happiness and prosperity of its people

How my History lecturer taught me invaluable lesson ‘ED, MTN Foundation

78 associations seeking registration as political parties ‘INEC

Stranglehold and Stronghold, Faith and Fate (i)

NGO, Taraba govt partner to train 116 field staff in health education

NYSC DG commends Plateau 1987/88 set on reunion

What we’ve done so far on Bodija explosion incident ‘ Makinde

Tinubu cancels Lagos events over stampede deaths in Anambra, FCT

We’ve partnered MRS to sell petrol to Nigerians at N935/litre ‘ Dangote Refinery

JUST IN: NNPCL reduces petrol price to N899/litre ‘ PETROAN

Port Harcourt Refinery fully operational; not shut down ‘ NNPCL

How to start playing Mines, tips for beginners

*BLUE PRINT*

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Christmas: Anambra women fete indigent widows

Baseball legend Henderson dies aged 65

2024 best year of my career Cucurella

Tennis:Brazilian Fonseca keen to emulate Sinner with Next Gen title

Golf: Woods, son Charlie, 15, tied for first in Orlando

Judges gave Usyk Christmas gift, Fury reacts to heavyweight loss

Zelenskiy lauds champion Usyks perseverance in victory over Fury

Understanding the airpower influence on counter-terrorism operations

LNG: Nigerias gateway to global energy

Entrepreneur to empowerbusiness ownership processes

NAFDAC, food manufacturers synergise to entrench food safety culture

Tinubus economic policies already manifesting gains Idris

Makinde backs tax reform bills, wants more stakeholders engagement

Yuletide: Pray for peace, progress of Nigeria, Yari tells Christians

Kwara: Man arrested for owing N220, 000 dies in policecell

Atiku bags National Assembly appointment

Smart education: UBEC to establish digital libraries in schools nationwide

Police arrest suspected ritualist with fresh human head in Abeokuta

Foundation commissions solar borehole at Nyanya

Clarify yourdata sources on ransom claims, others,PeacePro tells NBS

Edo NUJ honours former VC

Kwara: AbdulRasaq presents N540. 3bn 2025 budget to assembly

Foundation trains juvenile boys on crime prevention in Rivers

Idris lauded for excellence in public information management

Ibadan stampede: How Oyo government granted Agidigbo FM permission to use school IHSOSA

Why Nigerians no longer want to pay tax (1)

FG condoles with families of stampede victims, cautions against politicising incidents

Breaking: Bournemouth humiliate Amorims Manchester United in Premier League clash

FG lifts ban on mining exploration in Zamfara

Shettima assures FGs support for stampede victims

Osimhen grabs brace for Galatasaray in Turkish Super League

PAN ll ensure availability of poultry products for Christmas, New Year festivities President

Group lauds Ikwecheghs humanitarian gesture

Barau tops chart of private member bills sponsorship in Senate, bags awards

Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace in Premier League clash

Assault: Mamelodi Sundown Ladies coach gets suspension

Counterfeit products: NAFDAC shut down 8 facilities

NAIMH to initiate training programme for health workers, others in 2025

Navy nab 19 suspected stowaways on Europe bound vessel

Yuletide: Bekwarra council chair Ushie champions unity, distributes palliative

3 Ogun varsity students die in auto crash

NMS crucial to criminal justice law implementation Centre

Enugu: Mbah inaugurates international airport hotel

Over 1000 inducted as NAF personnel after military training

Uba Sani leads other governors to Southern Kaduna, hails residents

Gov. Adeleke and the fowl pardon

Boat mishap: Oyetola seeks stricter regulatory measures

NADDC to revive local tyre, battery production

Pension industry share services will kick off soon PenCom

Ensuring Data Transparency: Tinubu government births CESPS

LCCI urges FG to intervene in critical sectors, bolster economic growth

*GUARDIAN*

Yuletide: Police deploys operatives, assures of safety in Kaduna

IYC to review constitution, calls for unity among Ijaws

Tinubu’s appointees into SEDC equitable, balancedOnwu

Stampede: Address hunger in Nigeria, CNPP tells Tinubu

APC accuses Fubara of meddling in affairs in Rivers

Ndume urges prudence in governance

IGP directs FCID to take over case of suspect who died in police net

Customs spokesman Maiwada promoted to assistant comptroller

Burna Boy becomes first African with two 1b stream albums on Spotify

PDP slams Tinubu over hunger, stampedes

Joshua bout only fight left for Tyson Fury Hearn

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic held by Dundee United

Using urine, milk as eye treatment may cause blindness Ophthalmologist

Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth, Chelsea held at Everton

Baltasar Engonga, #EndBadGovernance, Wizkid, other unforgettable moments of 2024

Stampedes: Reps seek comprehensive guidelines on crowd control

Afe Babalola wins 2024 Nigerian patriot award

CAN mourns victims of stampedes

No food sharing, charity events must turn tragic, Lagos warns

FG lifts ban on mining in Zamfara after five years

Atiku tackles Tinubu, says 2025 budget can’t address Nigeria’s challenges

Our future rests on tech, skillacquisition

Again, Pope condemns ‘cruelty’ of Israeli strikes on Gaza

Death toll in Nigeria food queue stampedes rises to 32

Germany pledges security inquest after Christmas market attack

Putin vows to destroy Ukraine after Kazan drone attack

France awaits appointment of new government

Osimhen bags brace against Kayserispor

Syria’s new leader vows not to negatively interfere in Lebanon

Neville says Rashford’s career at Man Utd nearing ‘inevitable ending

Joshua bout only fight left for beaten Fury – Hearn

Stampede: Ondo issues crowd control directives

Yuletide: Abia, Imo residents groan as prices of food items soar

NDLEA arrests businessman with 256 wraps of cocaine at Kano airport

Yuletide: Lagos lawmaker distributes rice to constituents

NDLEA arrests businessman with 256 wraps of cocaine at Kano airport

National Assembly to prioritise rights of people with disabilities

FG to arraign suspected terrorists linked to Bello Turji group

Abbe, ex-defence, interior minister is dead

Tinubu mourns retired Supreme Court Justice Uthman Argungu

Tax reform bills and National Assemblys quest for improved tax system

Peter Obi may dump LP, Okupe says after party’s post-election struggles

#EndBadGovernance: Police fault Amnestys report, deny killing three with generades in Borno

Gov Sani vows to complete Kafanchan township roads in three months

Police arrest suspected ritualist with fresh human head in Abeokuta

FG to inaugurate 20km of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in May 2025 Umahi

National Assembly to prioritise rights of people with disabilities

Surviving a stampede: Key tips from recent tragedies

MBF criticizes FGs plans to create four new tertiary institutions in Zaria

AfDB chief proffers solution to youth unemployment

Kwara police torture 35-year-old man to death

Russia claims capture of two more east Ukraine villages

Netizens slam Soludo over condolence post 24 hours after Anambra stampede

Yuletide: Lagos tasks residents on good environmental practices

Celebrating the Bold: How Glenfiddich Experimental Night concert lit up Lagos

Cut proposed 9.4b refreshments budget, SERAP tells Akpabio

Tragedy before Christmas: Nigeria records over 70 deaths in four days from stampedes

South Africa arrests, detains Nigerian for drugs, releases accomplices on bail

Music, magic, and Glenfiddich: The experimental night that stirred Benin City

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

GOtv Boxing Night 32: Organisers Assure Fans Of Adequate Security

Stampede: Enabulele Condemns Deaths In Stampede At Food Collection Centers

Food Stampede: Ugly Testament Of Alarming Level Of Misery, Poverty, Hunger, PDP Slams Tinubu

NNPC Sensitisation Programme Moves To Enugu, As Stakeholders, Commercial Vehicle Drivers Demand Special Treatment At Retail Outlets

Visually Impaired Athletes, Saheed Balogun, Lalude, Others Dazzle At Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival

Stakeholders Salute Ekiti CP For Initiating Night Patrol

2025 Budget: Adebayo Criticizes Unrealistic Proposals, Contradictions

Powerful Cabal Orchestrating Int’l Blackmail Against Tompolo, Otuaro, Kyari ‘ Ijaw Youths

FG Lifts Ban On Mineral Exploration In Zamfara

HDAN Decries ’88bn Allocation For Housing In 2025 Budget, Says An Indication Housing Is Not On FG Priority List

Stampede: We Must Ensure There’s No Tragedy In Lagos ‘ Sanwo-Olu

FG Lifts Ban On Exploration Activities In Zamfara, Unveils New Sector Reforms

Lagos Govt Cautions Residents Against Holding Events Without Permission

AAUA Alumni Re-elect Olugbemi-Gabriel, Ogunsakin, Others To Excutive

Olukare Celebrates 40th Coronation Anniversary

Makinde’s Aide Loses Goods Worth Millions Of Naira To Ibadan Inferno

Customs Sells Seized 20,000 Litre Of Petrol To Ibadan Residents At N630/Litre

FG Lifts Ban On Mining In Zamfara, Unveils New Sector Reforms

BPE Receives Multiple Awards From SERVICOM For Excllent Service Delivery

Okpehbolo Mourns Ex-Defence Minister Abbe

Proposed Divisions Of Supreme Court Not healthy For Administration Of Justice System ‘ Ndayako SAN

CAN Mourns Stampede Victims, Calls For Unity, Better Crowd Management

Ekiti Taxi Drivers, Okada Riders Hail ODF Free Fuel Initiative

UI Don, Bisi Olawuyi Highlights Super Bowl 2024 As Platform To Address Nigeria’s Challenges

Maersk Nigeria Relocates Lagos Office To Victoria Island

Kosofe Chamber Of Commerce Host Captivating Dinner, Award Night

Labour Party House Of Reps Member, Iyawe Formerly Joins APC At Ward Level

Omniverse Africa Announces Strategic Partnership With GIZ/DTC Nigeria For Omniverse Summit 2025

Anambra Commiserates With Victims Of Rice Stampede As Police Confirms 22 Dead

Xmas: Lawyer Presents Cash Gifts To Indigent Neighbours, Clients

Stampede: RCCG Pastor Advises Nigerians On How To Avoid Casualties

Barau Emerges Top Among Senators Who Sponsored Bills In The Senate

Lagos Lawmaker Decries Dumping Of Refuse Along Badagry Expressway

Continental Hotels Group Unveils Christmas Offers For Customers

Building Greater Navy And Ogalla’s Footprints

Tinubu, Ministers, Others Present As Kamorudeen Yusuf Empowers Youth With Over N60m

Qualifiers: Why African Best Player, Predecessor Must Be At 2026 W’Cup

We’re Partners In Progress, Barau Tells Journalists

Ikeja Viva L’Amour Celebrates The Spirit Of The Season With The Aged

Husband, Wife, Grandson Die In Ibadan Fire Incident

2024 Christmas: Christ Image Assembly Gifts Over 4,000 Less Privileged Persons in Plateau

Rivers Community Leader Berates Akapbio Over Uncomplimentary Remarks Against Fubara

Ogbomoso Hosts 2nd Oba Ghandi Golf Tournament Amid Cradles Carnival Festivities

Zik Foundation To Partner Southern Women Forum On Empowerment, Others

Outcry Over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Misplaced ‘ Sen. Umeh

Promise Keeper, Ekiti Muslims Hail Oyebanji

BYV Cautions ZAPA, Stakeholders In Benue Over Dangers Of Attacking SGF, Akume

Four Killed In Helicopter Crash At Turkish Hospital

Group Defends AGF Madein, Civil Service Leadership Against Malicious Attacks

Most Lawyers Don’t Read Judgment Before Attacking Judiciary ‘ Wole Olanipekun

Albania To Ban TikTok For A Year

Two US Navy Pilots Shot Down Over Red Sea

Security Breach At Kano Airport As Strange Man Found Inside Parked Aircraft

Real Madrid Ready To Pay ’30 million To Re-Sign Theo Hernandez

Usyk Retains Title Via Points Win

Atletico Madrid Beat Barcelona To Claim Leadership Of La Liga

Nnamdi Ezenwamadu And Wife, Lady Ugo, Celebrate Chieftaincy Titles

Lagos Residents Waiting For Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Fulfill Lagos Electricity Dream

AAC Gets New Exco In Anambra, Restates Commitment To Good Governance

*LEADERSHIP*

PICTORIAL: IGP Egbetokun Visits Family Of Suspect Who Died In Kwara Police Custody

La Liga: Mbapp Shines As Real Madrid Thrash Sevilla 4-2

Kaduna Records Zero Conflict In 2024, Says Peace Commission

Customs Sells Petrol Seized From Smugglers To Oyo Residents At N630/Litre

Stampede: NANS Tasks Federal Gov’t On Policy To Tame Hunger

Police Dismiss Amnesty International Report On #EndBadGovernance

Embarrass Tinubu, Get Expelled, Rivers APC Chair Warn Members

London Will Miss Me’, Nigerian Pastor Adegboyega Boasts

Stampede: Ondo Gov’t Unveils Crowd Control Guidelines, Warns Against Violation

Tinubu Mourns Retired Supreme Court Justice Argungu

Palmer Would Love To Join Man United ‘ Stam

Arteta Was ‘Terrified’ At Start Of Arsenal Tenure

Retired Referee, Okeke, Opens World-Class Sports Shop In Abuja

Yuletide: Ugochinyere Hails Kyari, Dangote, NMDPRA, NNPCL Over Petrol Availability

NDLEA Arrests Businessman For Body-packing Large Consignment Of Cocaine At Kano Airport

Katsina, Kaduna Emerge Champions Of Nimrod Sponsored North West U-17 Beach Volleyball Competition

Anambra Stampede: Police Put Death Toll At 22

Nigeria Cinema Had 120% Surge In Revenue At Box Office In 2024 ‘NFVCB Boss

Chioma Akpotha Opens Up On Preparation For Role In New Movie ‘Seven Doors

Rumours Of My Death Caused My Family Anxiety ‘ Quadri

Sophia Momodu Joins Real Housewives Of Lagos Reality Show

8 Most Exciting Countries To Visit For Adventure

Culinary Canvas Christmas: A Nigerian-inspired Feast To Celebrate Togetherness

Why Building Muscle Is Important At Any Age

Can You Handle A Partner Who Might Be Unfaithful

Suspect Dies In Kwara Police Custody As Command Launches Probe

PICTORIAL: Govs Sani, Diri, Mutfwang Attend Southern Kaduna Cultural Festival Finale

15 Suspects In Police Net For Setting Bauchi School On Fire

Only The Best Selected To Defend Our Nation ‘ CAS

Tyson Fury Rages After 2nd Defeat To Usyk, Alleges ‘Robbery

Wike Orders Free Medical Assistance For Victims Of Abuja Stampede

6 Business Ideas To Explore This Christmas Season

2024: A Year Of Economic Strain Marked By Recapitalisation, Revocation, Naira Devaluation

Why Elected Officeholders Cannot Vacate Office For Leaving Their Political Parties

Mukhtar Salisu Yakubu (1962-2024)

Olukoya Sets Agenda For Nigerian Graduates

Fayemi Expresses Grief Over Ibadan Stampede

Nigerians In South Africa Condemn Chukwunta’s Murder

Yuletide: How To Celebrate The Holidays Without Breaking Bank

Bishop Urges Generosity At Christmas

Tinubu’s Christmas Gifts: Free Trains And N47.9trn Budget

The Chinese Armada

LG Partners Amazon To Thrill Customers With Festive Film

Chain Reactions Africa Clinches 3 Awards

Fire Guts Zamfara Motorcycle Market

Afrexim Warns African Countries Against High Food Importation Bills

Nigeria To Roll Out First AI-powered Radio Station In January

NGX Group Advocates Authenticity, People-centric Leadership

Entrepreneur Vows To Simplify Business Ownership Processes

NCC To Shape Future Of Application-to-Person Messaging

UBA Renovates Lagos Airport Departure Hall, Urges Stronger Private, Public Collaboration

Motorists Anticipate Lower Petrol Costs On NNPC, Dangote Price Slashes

Works, Social Protection, Education Top Kwara’s 2025 Budget

Cultural Masterpieces: The Timeless Fashion Of The Yakuur People

FG To Install CCTV Cameras On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Nigeria Denies Destabilisation Claims By Niger Republic

German Chancellor To Probe Christmas Market Attack

Stampedes: CSOs Decry Worsening Hunger Crisis

Surge In Passengers As Free Train Service Targets 340,000

*SPORT*

2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon to hold March – Punch

Abuja Polo Tournament seeks inclusive sports growth – The Sun

Adesanya wants Chimaev fight – Punch

Adesanya wants Chimaev fight – Punch

AEW Christmas Collision Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights – Bleacher Report

Again, national sports festival postponed till May 16 – Punch

Aina matches goals record in Brentford win – Punch

Aina matches goals record in Brentford win – Punch

Ali leads 18-man Super Eagles B squad for Ghana clash – Punch

Aston Villa beat Man City to deepen Guardiola’s pain – Punch

Aston Villa beat Man City to deepen Guardiolas pain – Punch

Atalanta rules out Liverpool move for Lookman – The Sun

Atalanta snub Liverpool interest in Lookman – Punch

Athletics Federation Under EFCC Searchlight over Diversion of Funds – Thisday

Besiktas table three-year Onuachu deal – Punch

British Fencing Federation Pledges Technical Support to Nigeria – Thisday

Brothers at war! – Punch

Brothers at war! – Punch

Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: Updated Odds, Money Line, Spread, Props to Watch for SNF – Bleacher Report

C.J. Stroud Discusses Tank Dell’s Knee Injury, Calls Texans WR His ‘Best Friend – Bleacher Report

CAF POTY Lookman returns for Atalanta today – Punch

CAF POTY Lookman returns for Atalanta today – Punch

College Football Playoff Picture 2024-25: Quarterfinals Bracket, 1st-Round Results – Bleacher Report

Controversial Samuel Eto’o targets CAF executive committee spot – African Football

Curtain Falls on Garth Dooley @ 70 Pro/Am Invitational Golf Tournament – Thisday

Deion Sanders Honors MLB Legend Rickey Henderson in IG Photo: ‘My Baseball Hero – Bleacher Report

Dwyane Wade: Lakers Should Bring Bronny James Up, LAL ‘Not a ‘Championship Team – Bleacher Report

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Out with Concussion vs. Commanders, Replaced By Kenny Pickett – Bleacher Report

Ekwulugo sponsors Nnewi Youths Forums football, volleyball competitions – The Sun

EPL: Carragher urges Rashford to move on from Man United – Punch

EPL: Guardiola will find solution to Man Citys poor form Haaland on loss to Aston Villa – The Sun

EPL: Man Utd’s Mount out for weeks as injury struggles persist – Punch

EPL: Southampton to appoint Ivan Juri’ as new head coach – Punch

EPL:Arsenal hammer Crystal Palace 5-1 as Jesus nets double – Punch

EPL:Arsenal hammer Crystal Palace 5-1 as Jesus nets double – Punch

Ex-boxing world title holder, Thierry Jacob, dies at 59 – Punch

FCS Playoff Bracket 2024-25: Date, Schedule for NDSU vs. Montana State Championship – Bleacher Report

FIFA rankings: Eagles end 2024 in 44th place – Punch

Fury, Usyk talk tough ahead rematch – Punch

GameRush Set to Electrify Boxing Day with Chaos in the Ring Showdown – Thisday

GOtv Boxing Night @10, Reliving Top 10 Fights – Thisday

Hoffenheim offer Orban Lyon escape route – Punch

Home-based Eagles, Black Galaxies Battle for CHAN 2025 Ticket – Thisday

How to start playing Mines, tips for beginners – Tribune

I convinced Keshi, didn’t bribe to play at 2014 W’Cup ‘ Babatunde – Punch

I hope United finish EPL intop4 ‘ Actor Okpara – Punch

I put him in retirement, Dubois mocks Joshua – Punch

Ian Jackson, UNC Thrill CBB Fans By Rallying Past No. 18 UCLA for Upset Win – Bleacher Report

Im recovering fast, will be back very soon Brume – The Sun

Jalen Brunson Wows Fans as Knicks Beat Pelicans Without Zion, Extend Road Win Streak – Bleacher Report

Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson, Pistons’ Ron Holland, Reed Fined by NBA After Altercation – Bleacher Report

Jeremiah Smith Trolls Jermod McCoy Comp After Ohio State’s Win vs. Tennessee in CFP – Bleacher Report

Jess Luzardo Traded to Phillies; Marlins Get Prospects Starlyn Caba, Emaarion Boyd – Bleacher Report

John Wall: NBA Comeback ‘Would Mean the World… I Want to Walk off the Court My Way – Bleacher Report

JuJu Watkins, USC Amaze WCBB Fans with Upset Road Win vs. Paige Bueckers, No. 4 UConn – Bleacher Report

Justin Turner Reacts to Snub from Jeff Passan’s Top Available MLB 1B List with Meme – Bleacher Report

Lakers’ LeBron James Scores 32, Astounds NBA Fans in Win vs. De’Aaron Fox, Kings – Bleacher Report

LaLiga EA Sports Pits Leganes Against Villarreal – Thisday

Lamar Jackson ‘Still Mad’ About INT vs. Steelers Despite Clinching Playoffs with Win – Bleacher Report

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