December 2025 – Page 20

Bauchi Govt Sponsors 356 Christians For 2025 Pilgrimage

29.12.2025

The Bauchi State Government has announced the sponsorship of 356 Christians for the 2025 pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Governor Bala Mohammed made the announcement yesterday during a farewell address for the intending pilgrims in the state. Represented by his deputy, Alhaji Auwal Jatau, Mohammed said the pilgrimage offers participants the opportunity to pray for...

Group To Mobilise One Million March Against Malami’s Release

29.12.2025

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Corruption (CATC) has announced plans to mobilise a one-million-man march to protest any attempt to release former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami from EFCC detention for allegedly enabling terrorism financing through massive money laundering. In a statement signed by Dr Hassan Adebayo, the group’s spokesperson, Malami’s actions...

Aiyedatiwa Flags Off APC E-Registration In Ondo

29.12.2025

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday formally flagged off the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercise, describing it as critical to the growth, credibility and future planning of the ruling party. The governor spoke at the flag-off and training session for the APC e-registration exercise held at the Ondo State Internal...

2027: Wike Replies Makinde Amid ‘Holding Down’ PDP For Tinubu’s Comment

29.12.2025

Days after the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, asked him to “Hold down” the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, the Minister has finally reacted to the allegations. Speaking during an end-of-the-year media chat...

Yuletide: Ebonyi Youths Benefit From Renewed Hope Agenda Drive

29.12.2025

The Renewed Hope Agenda, Southeast Office, has distributed food items to youths and women in Ebonyi in the spirit of the festive season. The Southeast Coordinator of the office, Mr Belusochukwu Enwere, disclosed this during the distribution yesterday. Enwere said the items, including rice among others, would be shared across the 13 Local Government Areas...

Bauchi Gov Warns Traditional Rulers Against Backing Criminals

29.12.2025

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has warned traditional rulers against supporting criminals. According to him, such actions undermine peace and security in the state. The governor issued the warning when he received the Emir of Duguri, Alhaji Adamu Muhammadu, at his hometown residence in Yelwan Duguri over the weekend, where he emphasized the vital role...

Tinubu Must Complete Eight Years As President

29.12.2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu must complete eight years in office, insisting that political agreements reached ahead of the 2023 elections must be respected, particularly in Rivers State. Wike made the statement on Sunday during his Christmas visits to Emohua and Ikwerre Local Government...

Ogun Assembly Ends 2026 Budget Defense, Vows Strict Oversight Function

29.12.2025

The Ogun State House of Assembly has concluded defence of the 2026 budget proposal by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), pledging strict oversight to ensure proper utilisation of public funds. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that defence of the 2026 budget proposal by MDAs began on December 15. Chairman, House Committee on Finance...

NANTAP Condemns Inhuman Treatment Of Pedro Obaseki

29.12.2025

…Demands full weight of the law against perpetrators The Nigerian Association of Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, “The disgraceful, dehumanising, and utterly unacceptable humiliation meted out to Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, fta, a respected cultural worker, politician, and intellectual.” NANTAP, in a statement signed by the National President, Adeniran...

SDP Rejection Coalition With Individuals Of Questionable

29.12.2025

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has revealed why the coalition talk with other political parties failed. According to the SDP flag bearer, the main opposition figures pushing for an alliance lack credibility, clear ideology, and the moral standing required to rescue Nigeria. Speaking further, Adebayo noted that the SDP...