Three bodies were recovered and eight people rescued after a fire gutted the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on the evening of Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The disaster also wiped out goods worth billions of naira, leaving importers and Instagram vendors devastated. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the fire started at about 5:00 p.m. and continued into Thursday despite the early deployment of crews. Reacting to the incident, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, expressed sympathy with the victims and commended emergency responders. Some vendors said they were able to salvage small portions of their goods, but many confirmed total losses.

The association said the strike would be the inevitable result of the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Government ignoring multiple deadlines for implementing the MoU signed with resident doctors. The association called on senior medical elders to intervene, saying their influence could compel the government to act and avert another nationwide crisis in healthcare services. “Distinguished elders, resident doctors form the backbone of service delivery in Nigeria’s tertiary hospitals. “History has shown that when respected medical elders speak, governments listen. As of press time, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare had not issued a response to the development.

The Minister for Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), has recounted how divine intervention shaped his journey to national leadership. The minister attended the service alongside his wife and thanked the founder of the church, Bishop David Abioye, and his wife. Even when the enemy thought they were putting us down, they did not know God was going to lift us up. In their small mind they conspired and thought they had won. But as long as you have God as your pillar you will win.”The defence minister, who described Abioye as a close ally, said challenges were necessary for growth, noting that adversity builds strength.

The Presidency announced on Sunday that Tinubu left Lagos for Europe for his end-of-year holiday ahead of an official visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he is scheduled to attend the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit. The ADC noted the deadly terrorist bomb blast in Zamfara and the ongoing foreign military involvement, calling the President’s move insensitive. The 17th edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will run from January 11 to 15 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go.”The event aims to connect innovation, finance, and people to advance sustainable development. Tinubu previously attended the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in January 2025, where he held meetings with Gulf investors and officials on trade, energy cooperation, and climate finance. Ogedengbe added that the council remained resolute in maintaining high standards, stressing that transparency and judicial integrity remain top priorities under the administration of Chief Justice Kekere-Ekun.

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A former Labour Party (LP) presidential standard bearer, Peter Obi, has said that the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) must offer something different during the 2027 general elections. I need your prayers because I believe that the ADC must offer something different in 2027. It is not clear if the Abia State governor, Alex Otti, is part of the movement into the ADC. Spokesperson for Obi, Val Obienyim, confirmed the defection of his boss to the ADC. I can’t re-join what I am already a part of, I have been part of the coalition from day one,” Obi said.

The ceremony drew an illustrious array of guests, reflecting the stature of the Olayinka family. The unveiling of IGADILE Manor celebrated not only a family home but also a cultural landmark, blending architectural refinement with deep-rooted heritage. Guests admired the manor as a beacon of prestige, reflecting the fusion of tradition, faith and modernity that defines Ilesa’s social and professional elite. There were royal blessings from the Owa Obokun, Oba Clement Haastrup, while family, friends and well-wishers offered tributes and thanksgiving. Guests praised the Olayinka family for their enduring commitment to community, culture and professional excellence.

Nigeria has intensified efforts to halt biodiversity loss by mobilising private sector support for the implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). The workshop aimed to set national priorities and operational frameworks to guide private sector participation in delivering Nigeria’s biodiversity commitments under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. He explained that the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted by 196 countries in December 2022, sets a global mandate to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Nigeria’s policy response, he added, is the updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2025–2030, revised in June 2025 to align with the global framework. “The beautiful thing about the private sector is that you have the innovation, the capital and the drive,” he said.

Rising Interest: How Wealthy Nigerians Are Turning to Dubai ApartmentsIndustry observers highlight a clear rise in enquiries from Nigerian high-net-worth individuals who now place Dubai apartments alongside homes in other established global cities. Areas that frequently appear on Nigerian buyer shortlists include:Dubai MarinaDowntown DubaiBusiness BayPalm Jumeirah waterfront corridorsWhy Dubai Apartments Appeal So Strongly to Wealthy NigeriansFor many affluent Nigerians, Dubai apartments form one pillar of a wider investment mix rather than a speculative bet. What Wealthy Nigerians Are Buying in Dubai’s Apartment MarketIn premium apartment supply, preference often aligns with the quality of finishes, a building’s reputation, and facilities that support either personal stays or tenant expectations. The regulatory status of the brokerage and individual agents, with preference for advisers registered with the Dubai real estate regulator. ConclusionThe reported rise in interest among wealthy Nigerians in Dubai apartments is often linked to a mix of lifestyle preferences, cross-border wealth planning, and comfort with structured transactions.

At least, 845 flights were either delayed or cancelled in quarter three of 2025 among 13 domestic airlines in Nigeria. The further breakdown of the report, indicated that 765 flights were delayed within the period, while another 80 flights were cancelled, totalling 845 in all. The report showed that the 765 flight delays represented 22.95 per cent of the total flights operated within the period, while the 80 cancelled flights were 0.12 per cent of the total flights. For Q3 of 2024 operations, the data showed that 15,898 flights were operated within the period with 251 cancelled flights, indicating 7.53 per cent of the total flight operations. Between July and September 2024, a total of 843 flights were delayed, showing 25.29 per cent of total flights operated within the period.

Although he avoided mentioning Fubara by name, the minister made pointed remarks widely interpreted as directed at the governor. No.”The former Rivers governor also dismissed suggestions that distributing state resources could resolve political disagreements. “Let anyone carry all the money in Rivers State and share it; it won’t work. He attributed Tinubu’s electoral success in Rivers State to votes from Ikwerre-speaking Local Councils, warning that attempts to sideline them would be resisted. Wike further thanked President Tinubu for appointing him FCT minister, describing the decision as historic and deserving of continued support.

Sudan boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Saul Coco own goal gave them a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Sudan won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1970, but this is just their second victory in 18 matches across six appearances at the tournament since then. They lie 117th in the FIFA world rankings, compared to Equatorial Guinea in 97th. The win leaves Kwesi Appiah’s team on three points from two games in Group E, while Equatorial Guinea have lost both matches so far. Earlier in the day, Mozambique ended a 39-year wait for a first Africa Cup of Nations victory by defeating Gabon 3-2 in a Group F thriller in Agadir on Sunday.

Speaking in a statement on Sunday, Edun emphasised that the operation, conducted on Christmas Day, was intelligence-led and targeted solely at terrorist elements threatening national stability and communities. “The operation in question was precise, intelligence-led, and focused exclusively on terrorist elements that threaten innocent lives, national stability, and economic activity. Security and economic stability are inseparable; every effort to safeguard Nigerians is, by definition, pro-growth and pro-investment,” he said. Inflation has continued its downward trend for the seventh consecutive period, falling below 15 per cent reflecting improving price stability. As markets reopen on Monday, 29 December 2025, investors can be confident that Nigeria remains focused, reform-driven, and committed to stability.

Speaking on the issue, the NFF Secretary General, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said no official communication had been received from FIFA on the status of the petition. “The Nigeria Football Federation wrote a petition to FIFA on the eligibility of some of the players of DR Congo, and if there is anything, FIFA will reply to the NFF,” Sanusi said during an interview on AIT. “The NFF has not received any letter from FIFA saying they have thrown away our petition. “The Congolese rule (law) says you cannot have dual nationality, but some of their players have European and French passports. The Congolese Football Federation (Fecofa) has rejected the petition, describing it as an attempt to overturn the result through administrative means.

Resharing a past interview, Achimugu said: “Any domestic carrier operating domestic flights that says that they are paying 18 taxes is a liar. No domestic carrier pays 18 taxes for domestic flights. He stressed that high fares reflect operational realities rather than exploitation. Comparing Nigeria with international markets, Onyema said domestic fares remain among the lowest globally. “As far as I am concerned, the astronomical airfares in December are limited to certain destinations because of high demand.