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PTAD Disburses ₦55.9bn Monthly, Outstanding Pensions In December

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has confirmed disbursement of total sum of ₦55.9 billion as monthly pensions and pension arrears to eligible Pensioners and Next-of-Kins of deceased Pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) in December, 2025. The payment, according to PTAD, covers ₦13,411,400,362.87 as monthly pensions across all operations pension departments, including Diaspora...
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Nigerians Suffocating Under Corruption, Anti-People Policies

The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, has described corruption as the single greatest problem destroying Nigeria, declaring that bad leadership has crippled the nation and robbed citizens of hope, security and prosperity. Speaking in an interview on Friday, Gombe said Nigeria’s crisis is not accidental but...
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Ododo Pledges Renewed Focus On Security, Devt In Kogi

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has pledged continued focus on security, infrastructure and people-oriented development in the year 2026. He made the pledge in his New Year greetings to residents yesterday in Lokoja. The governor, who thanked citizens for their resilience in the face of challenges in the past year, highlighted the gains his administration...
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Catholic Secretariat Advises Nigerians On 2027 Election

The Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, has emphasised civic responsibility ahead of the 2027 general election, urging Nigerians to resist ethnic sentiment, religious bias, and financial inducements when making political choices. He also urged Nigerians to integrate faith with everyday civic responsibility consciously. In his new year’s message, Banjo...
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Adeboye Predicts Economic Relief, Reversed ‘Japa’

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has delivered his highly anticipated prophecies for the 2026 New Year, foretelling a recovery in the economy and a reversal in the emigration trends in Nigeria. Adeboye stated this during the church’s annual cross-over service at Redemption City on New Year’s Eve,...
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Eagles Happy To Sacrifice Yuletide For AFCON Glory

Super Eagles players have said they are happy to sacrifice their Christmas and New Year celebrations as they target the Africa Cup of Nations glory in Morocco. After spending the Christmas celebrations in Morocco, the players will celebrate today, celebrating the dawn of 2026 outside their homes with the players expected to have two training...
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Bank Recapitalisation to Drive Bullish Capital Market: CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has projected that the Nigerian capital market will remain bullish in 2026, driven largely by the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise, rising investor confidence and supportive policy measures. This outlook is contained in the CBN’s “Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria, 2026: Consolidating Macroeconomic Stability Amid Global Uncertainty”, recently released by the apex...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

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Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

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