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NATIONAL Tax Law: Court Refuses To Stop January 1 Commencement.  Amid Uproar, Tinubu Declares Tax Laws Effective Jan 1.  Wike vows to reveal details of Tinubu-brokered peace deal with Fubara.  ‘You Failed As Anambra Gov,’ Presidency Slams Obi.  I won’t join APC - Bala Mohammed accuses FG of persecuting him with EFCC.  Obi’s defection: ADC, Nigeria’s coalition of chaos, electoral failures – Lagos APC.  Labour Party apologises to Nigerians after Obi’s defection to ADC.   NLC urges govt to review wages, fix security, lift burdens in 2026.   Amaechi urges Nigerians to demand responsive leadership for turning point in 2026.   PDP appoints caretaker committees in Cross River, Akwa Ibom.  Tax law controversy, Rivers emergency rule, others tested Abbas’ leadership — Agbese.  Terrorism: 20 commanders killed, 4,375 arrested, 2,336 rescued in 2025.  Army arrests suspected suicide bomber, recovers IED-making materials. ...

NATIONAL Tinubu approves appointment of Rotimi Oyedepo as Director of Public Prosecutions.  Tinubu Insists On January 1 Implementation Of New Tax Laws.  FG denies claims of secret task force targeting opposition.  Cleric warns insecurity crippling economy, deepening fear nationwide.  ActionAid raises concern over fiscal sustainability of 2026 budget proposal.  Cholera: 5 signs that water from ‘meruwa’ may endanger your health.  Eggon carnival accident: Former IGP condoles families, demands accountability.  Amotekun vows watertight security in Southwest.  Court orders remand of ex-AGF Malami, son, wife in Kuje prison.  Troops nab 19 oil thieves, destroy 22 bunkering hubs in N’Delta crackdown.  BUSINESS CBN projects 4.49% growth, lower inflation in 2026 outlook.  Nigeria’s current account surplus sheds 41% in Q3, says CBN.  New tax laws will reduce airlines’ operating costs, Oyedele insists.  FCMB Asset Management secures ap...

NATIONAL Someone has accepted to be vice presidential candidate — Keyamo throws jabs.  Akpabio thanks God for Anthony Joshua’s life, mourns victims.  Tinubu deserves reelection with economic recovery policies – APC group.  Wike To Makinde: You Lied, I Never Offered To ‘Hold PDP’ For Tinubu.  PDP crisis: Makinde is frustrated, says Wike.  PDP will die if I defect to APC – Wike.  Obi confirms 2027 bid, calls for unity, national renewal.  Nigerians in darkness as national grid collapses again.  Resident doctors appeal to medical elders as strike looms.  NAFDAC warns of fake Kiss Condom in circulation.  Most herdsmen need education, not bombardment – Gumi.  BUSINESS ₦4b assets shared as firm rewards loyal managers.  Report: 845 flights delayed, cancelled in Q3, 2025.  Regulation, land policy reform key to housing affordability –Expert.  FG Generates N8.09trn From VAT, Electronic Money Transfers In 11 Months.   T...

NATIONAL Tinubu departs Lagos for Europe ahead of Abu Dhabi summit.  Tinubu’s government frolicking with terrorists — Ezekwesili.  I’m learning politics from Tinubu, says APC national chairman.  Don’t relent until Nigeria is fully secure, PFN president tells Tinubu.  NYF backs Tinubu, faults ADC over Sokoto airstrikes claims.  Jang debunks rumours of defection from PDP.  PDP group slams Fayose’s N50bn claim against Makinde as baseless.  Gov Sule: Defections Won’t Turn Nigeria Into One-Party State.  34 lawyers fail integrity test, dropped from Federal High Court judgeship race.  Insecurity: Speaker Tajudeen condemns Zamfara bomb explosion.  Nigeria records 19,213 measles cases, 153 deaths in 11 months — NCDC.  FG Deploys 7,000 Forest Guards To Tackle Banditry.  NDLEA arrests ex-convict, cargo agents over cocaine shipment to UK.  BUSINESS Airlines, travel agencies brace for drop in passenger traffic over U.S. visa ban. ...

NATIONAL Shettima, Akpabio, Abbas rally APC behind Tinubu for 2027.  We’ll resume full politics in January, says Wike.  I’m Nigeria’s most abused politician after Tinubu – Wike.  2025 Christmas most peaceful in many years — CAN.  U.S strikes in Sokoto is signal against rise of jihad – Mike Arnold.  US, Nigeria differ in details over airstrikes on terrorists.  Anxiety, Questions Over US Airstrikes.  APC chieftain Bomoi resigns, cites marginalization of North-East.  FG graduates over 7,000 forest guards, begins immediate deployment.  US used drone-launched missiles in strikes, Nigeria says.  Ndume: Why US-Nigeria Military Operations Should Be Extended To N/East.  Ex-legislators forum warns rumour mongers against sabotage of Tinubu Presidency.  FG strengthens safe schooling, learning continuity.  NCDC warns public against fake websites, addresses, identity theft.  COAS charges troops to send terrorists to their maker....

NATIONAL New security steps will soon yield results, Tinubu assures CAN.  Nigeria signals more strikes likely in ‘joint’ US operations.  CAN visits Tinubu’s, says security push yielding results.  US airstrikes hit terrorist staging bases in Sokoto, says FG.  US strike: Nigeria gave intelligence, approved operation – Tuggar.  Sokoto Airstrike: US War Secretary Thanks FG For Support.  Sokoto Airstrike: US Operations Will Make Nigeria Theatre Of War –Gumi.  Yuletide: Abure slams ruling class, calls for selflessness.  Nigeria will defeat banditry in 2026, says Akpabio.  Multiple Flights Disrupted As Equipment Damages Air Peace Aircraft.  National Assembly Orders Re-Gazetting Of Tax Laws.  NASS clarifies process on tax, revenue acts amid outrage.  Denied right to serve: How NYSC exclusion is stalling HND graduates’ futures.  BUSINESS Tax reform: No going back on implementation from January, says Oyedele.  FMDQ secondary ma...

NATIONAL Presidency denies rumour of Gbajabiamila’s replacement as Chief of Staff.  Netanyahu condemns alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria.  Christmas: Atiku urges Nigerians to rise above divisions.  FG deploys tactical teams as Shettima vows no mercy for terrorists.  2027: LP, ADP begin consultations on future of Nigeria’s opposition.  Tinubu greets ex-APC national Chairman, Ganduje at 76.  Borno Attack: Tinubu orders security agencies to intensify surveillance.   Northern Govs Condemn Maiduguri Mosque Bombing.  All schoolchildren accounted for after Nigeria kidnapping – Church.  We’ll Save Billions With Civil Service Digitisation – HOCSF.  PDP slams govt over Maiduguri mosque blast.  PDP Leaders Weigh Saraki Model To Resolve Party Crisis.  Atiku Urges Tinubu To Enforce S’Court Ruling On LG Autonomy.  Visa Ban Threatens Nigeria-US Passengers’ Traffic.  ASUU, FG Finalise Renegotiated 2009 Agreement.  Jigawa,...

NATIONAL 2027: Tinubu sets up APC committee to heal rifts, mobilise for polls.  First Lady Doles Out N100m, Flags Off Distribution Of Food Items.  Christmas: Kukah calls Nigerians to faith, courage, national renewal.  Christmas: Uzodimma urges leaders to govern with humility.  ADC offers credible path out of Nigeria’s woes — David Mark. PDP may opt for caretaker c’ttee — Sources. ASUU accepts FG’s 40% pay rise proposal.  Reps Panel To Conclude Tax Laws ‘Alterations’ Probe Soon.  Alleged property laundering: EFCC slams 16-count charge on ex-AGF Malami, son, associate.  FG trains 75 boat operators for safe inland waterway navigation in Southwest.  NLC calls for total rejection of ‘distorted’ tax law.  Chimamanda Adichie refutes appointment as UNN visiting professor.  Kidnappers Collected N2.57bn Ransom In 1 Year – Report.   Navy deepens civil-military relations, upgrades health centre in Ondo.  BUSINESS PETROL: Consumers urge Dan...

NATIONAL Wike promised to hold PDP for Tinubu — Makinde.  Wike had just left law school when I made $1m, says Makinde.  2023 Election: I regret supporting Tinubu — Makinde.   Budget 2026: Senate sights minor miscalculations in President’s speech.  Trump recalls US ambassador to Nigeria.  PDP crisis: INEC rejects request to recognise Turaki-led NWC.  PDP faction affirms Turaki-led NWC as legitimate, accuses INEC of bias.  Senate passes ₦43.5trn revised 2024 budget, extends 2025 fiscal year.  2027: We’ll rather die than be rigged out, Ugochinyere fumes.  Court grants Malami interim bail, adjourns case.military justice.  Children account for 82% of 9,290 IDPs in 11 states — NHRC.  NAF C-130 aircraft makes safe stop in Banjul during ferry flight to Portugal.  Terrorists Using PoS To Collect Ransom –FG.  NSCDC deploys 55,000 operatives nationwide for Christmas, New Year.  BUSINESS NIN, CAC numbers to become tax IDs from 20...

NATIONAL FG designates kidnappers, bandits as terrorists.  FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 public holidays.  FG approves mandatory drug test for public service applicants.  ‘Altered’ Tax Laws: FG Defends January Implementation, Says Delay Will Harm Economy.  Court grants FG’s plea to reopen terrorism case against suspects linked to Bello Turji.  US conducts surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump threats — Report.  Former PDP national youth leader MaiBasira resigns from party.  Akpabio heads to Supreme Court over Akpoti-Uduaghan suspension saga.   WHO appoints Nigeria’s Emeje to traditional medicine group.  Unprecedented takeover: Dynamics, implications of APC’s dominance of NASS.  Not criminalising vote buying, disservice to democracy — Peter Obi.  Army Chief orders troops in Kwara, Edo, Kogi to intensify offensive against criminals.  BUSINESS Private sector, financial experts raise alarm over multiple budget system....