Deputy speaker urges Otti to dump Labour Party for APC
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has called on Gov. The Deputy Speaker encouraged party members interested in contesting elections in 2027 to be bold, assuring them of the President’s support for APC candidates. He noted that in less than three years, Kalu had delivered 58 projects as the deputy speaker, describing the achievement as commendable. Abia is APC, and APC is Abia,” he said. He prayed to God to grant the deputy speaker a long life and wisdom to continue his leadership and further service to Nigeria.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2025 17:04 UTC
Early morning explosion rocks Kebbi hospital
Police in Kebbi State have assured residents of Bagudo and surrounding communities that the security situation remains under control following an early-hour explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, on Tuesday. According to the police, the incident occurred at about midnight on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, when a loud explosion was reported within the hospital premises, causing panic among residents. Although a building within the hospital’s staff quarters sustained damage, all occupants had reportedly evacuated the area before the explosion and were unharmed. Meanwhile, a comprehensive investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion, according to the police spokesman, Bashir Usman. Confirming the incident, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said security operatives had been deployed to the area.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2025 16:47 UTC
Chelle hints at rotation plan for Super Eagles,’ Uganda clash
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended his squad selection decisions and hinted at possible rotation ahead of Nigeria’s final Group C match against Uganda, soccernet.ng reports. “For me, the best explanation is for the players,” Chelle said. This is about management, not lack of respect.” Chelle also played down concerns over injuries in the camp, assuring Nigerians that there are no serious issues ahead of the Uganda game. We just need to focus on preparing for the next round.”The Super Eagles coach also spoke passionately about leading Nigeria, describing the role as the highlight of his career. We want to give everything for Nigeria.” Nigeria face Uganda today in their final Group C fixture, with Chelle expected to balance rotation as the Super Eagles push for a flawless group-stage finish.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2025 15:32 UTC
‘Be fearful when others are greedy’: Warren Buffett’s sharpest lessons in investing
In 1982’s letter, Buffett explained that “what really makes us dance” was the purchase of 100% of good businesses at reasonable prices, which he conceded was an “extraordinarily difficult job”. Pay cashOne of the many lessons Buffett learned at his, and his investors’, expense was to pay cash – not shares – for acquisitions. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesOn fear and greed …In 1986, Buffett coined his most famous quote on investing: to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful. The dangers of derivatives – weapons of mass destructionIn his 2002 letter, Buffett said derivatives were “time bombs, both for the parties that deal in them and the economic system”. He warned:In our view, however, derivatives are financial weapons of mass destruction, carrying dangers that, while now latent, are potentially lethal.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2025 15:17 UTC
Person of the year 2025
The round-robin finale for 2025 produced two finalists: Alhaji Aliko Dangote and a galaxy of talented Nigerian youths. Our army of enterprising youths, again and incontrovertibly, shone the brightest on the global stage in 2025. Their counterparts in various sports, especially the Super Falcons, Tigress, and key figures in the Super Eagles, all merit their medals in 2025. Nevertheless, and as the Editorial Board’s ballot of simple majority vote narrowly swung in affirmation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote had the most significant impact on Nigerians in 2025. For making that socioeconomic history in Nigeria and beyond, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is The Guardian Person of the Year 2025.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2025 15:12 UTC
Uganda 1-3 Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – as it happened
Share3h ago 17.58 GMT Full-time: Uganda 1-3 Nigeria Nigeria are through with a 100% record, Uganda are out of Afcon! Guinea through, Mali out of Africa Cup of Nations after drawing of lots Read more Share3h ago 17.51 GMT 86 min: Osimhen is finally withdrawn for Nigeria, coming off for Adams. Uganda 1-3 Nigeria (Mato 75) Ten-man Uganda score an excellent goal! Share4h ago 16.53 GMT Half-time: Uganda 0-1 Nigeria Uganda have 45 minutes to save their tournament. Uganda 0-1 Nigeria (Onuachu 28) Onuachu immediately makes up for his profligacy by converting a very similar chance just two minutes later!
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2025 15:10 UTC
‘Why we donated laptops, learning materials to students’
Branch NG, one of Nigeria’s leading digital financial services companies, has donated laptops, personal healthcare items, and educational materials to students at Sceptre Comprehensive College, Alapere, Lagos. Odulate-Ademola explained that the intervention was designed to address the gaps in digital access and personal hygiene resources among young learners, while also encouraging healthy physical activity. Also speaking at the event, Head, People Operations, Branch Nigeria, Emmanuela Ekanem, emphasised that the initiative reflected Branch’s internal culture of empathy, service, and long-term community investment. By providing these digital tools and essential items, we’re helping students to build the confidence and skills they need to succeed. Supporting young people in our communities is a core part of who we are, and we’re committed to continuing this impact,” Ekanem said.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2025 15:05 UTC
Ogun man kills stepbrother over N4,000 debt
A man, Lekan Lasisi, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command after a dispute between him and his stepbrother over a N4,000 debt led to the latter’s death in the Abule Tuntun area of the Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that the incident happened on December 19 after Lasisi engaged his brother in an argument over the deceased’s repeated act of owing debts. In retaliation, the suspect claimed he brought out a gun but did not know when it accidentally discharged and hit his stepbrother, leading to the latter’s death. “When my brother came back, I challenged him on why he would be owing debt and causing us shame. When contacted for a reaction, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Babseyi Oluseyi, confirmed the incident.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 14:52 UTC
Port Harcourt Refinery Supplies Diesel Despite Shutdown
“No production activities as the (Port Harcourt) refinery remained in shutdown mode. “The Port Harcourt refinery has still been supplying diesel since May, when it was shut down. The shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company for maintenance has entered its seventh month, and the plant has yet to resume operations. The Port Harcourt refinery was declared operational by the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, in November 2024, after years of inactivity. It said the newly rehabilitated complex of the old Port Harcourt refinery, which had been revamped and upgraded with modern equipment, was operating at a refining capacity of 70 per cent of its installed capacity.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 14:28 UTC
Nigeria Tax Reforms Won't Spike Airfares, FG Clarifies
Also, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, dismissed assertions that domestic airlines pay as many as 18 different taxes, insisting that any airline making such claims had lied. On aircraft leasing, Oyedele described the existing 10 per cent withholding tax as the “single biggest tax burden” on airlines. There is no reversal and no new burden introduced under the reforms,” Oyedele stated. While admitting that airlines still face multiple levies and charges, Oyedele stressed that these were not created by the new tax laws. “No domestic carrier pays 18 taxes for domestic flights.”He further argued that the recent spike in airfares is driven largely by market forces, particularly demand and supply, especially during the festive season.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 13:43 UTC
From Barefoot Almajiri to University Graduate in Nigeria
A cross-tribal act of kindness is rewriting the narrative of Nigeria’s diversity, as Ahmad Isa, a former almajiri boy from Kano, graduates from Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, embodying the power of unity in action. Ahmad Isa, a once-roaming Hausa/Fulani almajiri boy from Gaya LGA in Kano State, shared his inspiring tale exclusively with Arewa PUNCH on Saturday while digging deep into his life experience. “I was once a barefooted almajiri boy who roamed the streets of Dutse in search of Quranic education, now a proud university graduate serving my nation,” Isa said proudly. “At that point, I told myself I would try to achieve Goal Two – achieve universal primary education – so I enrolled Ahmad Isa in school, and today he is a graduate,” Maiyaki affirmed. His consistency paid off: he completed primary education at a public school, Nuhu Muhammad Junior Secondary School Dutse, and his secondary education at Dutse Capital Secondary School with outstanding results.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 13:16 UTC
Debris from US strike in Nigeria injures three hotel workers
A Nigerian hotel owner has reported that three of his staff were hospitalised after debris from munitions fell on his hotel following US airstrikes targeting militants in northwest Nigeria, AFP reports. The federal government had acknowledged that debris from the munitions fell in various locations, including “in Offa, Kwara State, near the premises of a hotel,” but stated that there were no civilian casualties. However, the owner of the Solid Worth Hotel in Offa, approximately 800 kilometres from the strike targets in Sokoto’s Tangaza district, told AFP that three workers were injured after what appeared to be a missile hit the hotel. Kwara State police told AFP that “as of this moment, there are no details yet. On Saturday, presidential spokesman Bwala told AFP that the strikes targeted Islamic State militants working with the Lakurawa jihadist group and “bandit” gangs.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 12:12 UTC
National Grid Collapse Cuts Power Nationwide in Nigeria
The national electricity grid collapsed on Monday after major power plants lost generation, as the Federal Government intensified efforts to restore the system. As of the time of the incident on Monday, all 22 power plants connected to the grid lost generation. “Kindly be informed that there was a system collapse at 14:01 hrs, which has resulted in a loss of power supply across our network. We will keep you updated as soon as the power supply is restored. “We have allowed the big consumers to escape the national grid, pushing the load of sustaining it onto residential consumers.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 12:12 UTC
NAF bombs bandits camps, IED factory in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force said it carried out two precision air strikes on bandit’ locations in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. “Acting on credible, multi-source intelligence, NAF air assets were deployed against bandit enclaves at the identified locations. Ejodame said,”The second AI mission was conducted at Kachalla Dogo Sule’s Camp, a notorious bandit stronghold identified as a key IED manufacturing and operational hub. Intelligence had linked the camp to the planning and execution of recent IED attacks along the Dan Sadau–Magami axis. “These decisive air strikes represent a significant degradation of bandit networks operating in Zamfara State, particularly their capacity to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 12:04 UTC
After Its 6-Year Wait for Season 3, One-Punch Man’s Latest Update Could Officially Kill the Anime
Following its lengthy wait for Season 3, One-Punch Man‘s latest update could be the final nail in the anime’s coffin. Based on ONE’s manga of the same name, One-Punch Man debuted to much enthusiasm back in 2015. It wasn’t a high note to leave off on, especially with One-Punch Man taking six years to finally return for Season 3. And the latest One-Punch Man update could be what kills the anime completely. One-Punch Man Season 3 Took 6 Years to Arrive, and Part 2 Won’t Be Here Until 2027Image Courtesy of J.C. StaffRight after Part 1 concluded, it was announced that One-Punch Man Season 3 would continue with Part 2… in 2027.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2025 11:32 UTC