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NEWS HEADLINES 03 DEC 25

NATIONAL

Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher Musa defence minister. 

Insecurity: Tinubu Issues Fresh Directives To Service Chiefs. 

Things to know about nominated defence minister Christopher Musa. 

Rowdy session in Senate as Goje accuses Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’. 

Nigeria to commence manufacturing of aircraft components – Tinubu. 

Shettima: Democracy Safe Only When Power Is Under Constant Observation. 

Badaru’s resignation may trigger more high-level exits. 

Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund. 

Whether Badaru resigned or was removed, defence ministry needs experienced hand — Shehu Sani. 

Adeleke yet to inform PDP of resignation – Turaki. 

Nigerians not safe at homes, workplaces, PDP tells Tinubu. 

PDP issues expulsion certificates to Wike, Fayose, others. 

Abure’s LP faction proceeds with nationwide congresses. 

2027: Opposition not ready, Atiku only contender  —  Dele Momodu. 

Compassion, accountability should guide public office, not frivolity – Peter Obi. 

Again, contractors protest at finance ministry over ₦500b unpaid contracts. 

US launches, invites Nigeria to skit contest on American brands.  

Nigeria may end HIV/AIDS threat before 2030 global target, FG declares. 

Emefiele: Omoile’s statements in $4.5b fraud trial voluntary , says EFCC witness. 

Senate considers bill for single national emergency number. 

Reps query Azura Power plants over undisclosed N18b excess tariff settlements. 

Closed-door meeting: US lawmakers fault FG, insist Nigeria killings targeted at Christians. 

Don flays FG’s handling of agreements with ASUU. 

Army raids, smashes terror networks nationwide. 

Algerian customs, Nigeria seek stronger cross-border cooperation. 


BUSINESS

Cost of living still a concern despite GDP growth- CPPE. 

Fuel price drops 11.18% in one year, says NBS. 

Companies expand inventory ahead of yuletide as business confidence. 

NDIC seeks NIESV’s collaboration to protect bank depositors. 

Nigerian startup builds AI to aid real-time content authentication. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Fire disrupts traffic on Third Mainland Bridge. 

Ogun government urges Daniel to direct his suspension issue to ward.  

Factional PDP delegates, officials hold Osun guber primary election. 

Adeleke quits PDP hours before Osun governorship primary. 

Edo Assembly Summons 2baba’s Wife Over Controversial Video. 

Rivers police confirm abduction of four varsity students, launch manhunt. 

Akwa Ibom faults IPI blacklist, denies repressing press freedom. 

Struggle for Tinubu’s favour ignites power tussle in Abia. 

Police debunk reports of travellers’ abduction in Imo. 

Troops rescued six victims of church attack in Kogi. 

Police ban sale, use of fireworks in Kogi. 

Kogi stakeholders endorse Gov Ododo for second term. 

75 people killed, 28 kidnapped, 86 raped in Bauchi in 2025. 

PDP members defect to APC in Kebbi. 


HUMAN ANGLE

CNN, 11 other channels may go off DStv in January 2026 – MultiChoice. 

Davido reacts as Governor Adeleke resigns from PDP.  

Burna Boy’s sister dismisses report of mother’s removal as manager. 

Foundation hosts inaugural girl child summit in Lagos. 

Enugu police arrest man for alleged murder of 19-year-old cousin. 

Annie Idibia shares cryptic posts following 2Baba’s London clash video. 

Diddy slams Netflix docuseries as ‘shameful hit piece’. 


INTERNATIONAL

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China. 

US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before second deadly Venezuela boat strike. 

Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor. 

Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru. 

Putin meets Trump's envoys in Moscow after saying he doesn't want war with Europe but is 'ready to fight'. 


SPORTS

Tiny predicts ‘sad day’ for Happy Boy at GOtv Boxing Night 34. 

Nigerians set record for international NBA player numbers. 

Chelle names 55-man provisional squad for AFCON. 

Premier League: Haaland scores 100th goal as Man City lead Fulham, Newcastle host Spurs.

FIFA plans VAR checks on corner kicks for 2026 World Cup. 

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