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NEWS HEADLINES 27 DEC 25

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 market turnover drops by 24% in November. 

Coleman MD projects manufacturing growth in 2026.  

Demand for govt securities spikes as DMO sells N1.6 trillion T-bills in November. 

MDAs may forfeit funds over non-compliance with financial reporting rules. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos opens parks for free entry over Christmas period. 

Two bodies recovered from Lagos fire scene. 

Labour Party slams Ogun gov over SUV gifts to LG chairmen. 

Eight Yoruba Republic agitators arrested in Ogun. 

Abiodun promises peaceful, rancour-free handover in 2027. 

Makinde increases gratuity payment of retirees from N1.5b to N3b. 

Osun APC accuses Adeleke of stifling opposition, agency refutes claims. 

Niger recruits forest guards, urges discipline and resilience. 

Police arrest two bandit kingpins, recover arms, cash in Kwara. 

Explosion rocks Kwara, five wounded, four buildings damaged. 

Offa LG confirms suspected ‘ordnance incident’, assures residents of safety. 

Kwankwaso mourns two Kano lawmakers who died hours apart. 

Kwankwasiyya programme produces 300 PhDs, thousands of professionals. 

Sokoto Residents Recount Moments US Airstrikes Hit Communities. 

Sokoto confirms Nigeria-US joint airstrike hits terrorist hotspots, no civilian casulaties. 

Police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover firearms in Kebbi. 

Yobe gets three MDAs to boost infrastructure, healthcare. 


HUMAN ANGLE

SGF George Akume marries Ooni’s ex-Queen Zaynab. 

I’ve stopped impregnating women anyhow – 2Baba. 

PMAN national executive suspends Pretty Okafor, appoints acting president. 

Nigerian celebrities light up social media with Christmas photos. 

Filmmakers accuse cinemas of sabotaging December releases. 


INTERNATIONAL

Two days paid leave: Nairobi’s new law for women. 

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says. 

Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead. 

Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war. 

Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue. 


SPORTS

Pamodzi slams report questioning NBBF partnership. 

2025: Another tepid performance for sports despite improved funding. 

'Respect the culture' - Fifa urged to allow Pride Match. 

AFCON: Salah’s Penalty Sinks South Africa. 

EPL: Guardiola hails Man City players’ discipline over Christmas. 

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