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S’court Mourns As Former CJN, Muhammad, Dies At 72

17.12.2025

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has announced the passing of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad who died in the early hours of yesterday. According to a statement issued in Abuja by its Director of Information and Public Relation, Dr. Festus Akande, the apex court expressed sorrow over the death of the...

Phase 2 Leader Dismisses Marginalization Claims, Says Reforms On Track

17.12.2025

Ibena Rufus Salvation, the national chairman of Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) beneficiaries, Phase 2, has called for the rejection of allegations of raised against the Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, insisting that instead, the ongoing reforms under the current administration are restoring the programme to its original purpose. Recall that some group of ex-agitators, had petitioned...

Peller Needs Support, Not Mockery – Jarvis

17.12.2025

Nigerian TikTok influencer Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, has spoken out amid intense backlash and online ridicule surrounding her partner Peller’s mental health struggle. New Telegraph recalls that Peller attempted suicide and crashed his car following an alleged argument with Jarvis, sparking widespread speculation and mockery on social media. Speaking in his defence,...

Nigeria Moves To Fes After Egypt Setback — Are They AFCON

17.12.2025

Though the narrow loss to Egypt still stings, the Super Eagles are turning their attention to the bigger challenge: the kickoff of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco. Nigeria fell 2-1 to the Pharaohs in an international friendly at Cairo Stadium on Tuesday night. The match served as the final warm-up for both...

Oyedele: Reform To Address Multiplicity Of Taxes On Businesses

17.12.2025

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that the new tax system expected to commence next year is projected to address the issues of multiplicity of taxes and prodding taxing agencies in the country. Specifically, Oyedele explained that Nigeria had one of the highest tax burdens...

We’re Building Institutional-Grade Intelligence For Everyday Traders – InsiderOption Founder

17.12.2025

InsiderOption, an emerging technology-driven Forex brokerage, has entered Nigeria’s fast-evolving financial services space with a bold promise to redefine how retail traders interact with the global currency market. Founded in October 2025 by Bodmas Eric Preye, popularly known as RICCO FX, the company was born out of growing concerns around market volatility, information overload and...

US-Based NGO Awards Segun Kasali 2025 Outstanding Journalist

17.12.2025

A United States-based education-focused Non-Governmental Organisation, Values for Affordable Education (VOA) Charity, has awarded a Correspondent of Nigerian Tribune Newspapers, Mr Segun Kasali, Outstanding Journalist of the Year. This was made known at the Organisation’s 3rd Anniversary Annual Fundraising Gala held at Civic Centre, Lagos on the 14th of December, 2025. The Founder, Dr Olabisi...

Fola Apologises Amid Criticism Over Headline Show

17.12.2025

Nigerian rising star, Folarin Odunlami, known mononymously as Fola has issued a public apology following his first-ever headline concert, which drew widespread criticism over safety concerns. The event, held on Monday, December 15 at the Balmoral Event Center, saw attendance exceed the venue’s capacity, with rowdy crowds and safety breaches prompting Fola to halt the...

Regina Must Attend Rehab To Have Access To Children

17.12.2025

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has addressed recent social media claims by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, regarding access to their two sons, Munir and Khalifa. In a statement released by his communication team on Tuesday, titled “Take the Window of Quietude for Therapy,” Nwoko refutes allegations that he is deliberately...

Sokoto First Lady Declares Zero Tolerance For GBV In Schools

17.12.2025

The wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Dr Fatima Ahmad Aliyu, has declared the state’s unwavering zero-tolerance policy towards Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in schools. She made this declaration while inaugurating a 3-day workshop on “Rejuvenating Education Through Quality Instruction and School-Related Gender-Based Violence Management.” The workshop, organized by the State’s Female Education Board, aimed to...