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Source:Punch
December 29, 2025 07:08 UTC
ADC must offer something different – Obi
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 07:03 UTC
Owa Obokun, bishops attend unveiling of Olaniran Olayinka’s Ilesa manor
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 07:01 UTC
Nigeria rallies private sector support on national biodiversity strategy
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 06:36 UTC
Surge in demand for Dubai apartments among wealthy Nigerians
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 06:36 UTC
Report: 845 flights delayed, cancelled in Q3, 2025
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 06:36 UTC
Pro-Tinubu chants won’t secure second term, Wike tells Fubara
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 06:36 UTC
Sudan beat Equatorial Guinea for rare AFCON win
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 06:27 UTC
Edun Assures Investors of Nigerian Economy's Stability
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.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2025 06:23 UTC
FIFA has not thrown out our case against DR Congo — NFF
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.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 06:20 UTC
Airfares hike: NCAA tackles Air Peace boss, rejects tax claim
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.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2025 05:57 UTC
Nwabali dismisses concerns over Super Eagles’ defence
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says he is not perturbed by Nigeria’s inability to keep a clean sheet at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing suggestions of defensive problems, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles won both games, recording a 2–1 victory over Tanzania before edging the Carthage Eagles 3–2. “Tournaments like this, you are bound to concede goals. Even the best teams in the world concede goals,” Nwabali said in the mixed zone after the Tunisia game. In the current squad, Uzoho and Amas Obasogie are the other goalkeepers, with Nwabali playing down any rivalry among them.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2025 05:44 UTC
Obi, lawmakers, Obidients to join ADC on Dec. 31
This was as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar rejected claims that he pulled out of the 2027 presidential contest for Obi, calling the reports false and misleading. Some reports had it that Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in 2023, stepped down for Obi. The movement to ADC would put to rest months of speculation about where Obi would pitch his tent in the coming elections. Obi would be defecting with serving senators and other lawmakers produced on the platform of the LP as well as remnants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-East region. National President of Njiko Igbo Forum (NIF), Okechukwu Obioha, said they would support Obi to ensure he gets to the pinnacle of his political career.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 04:57 UTC
Edo police arrest suspect for macheting returnee to death
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect identified as Amadin William for allegedly killing a 43-year-old, Eghosa Osaikhuowuomwan, popularly known as Didi, in Oben community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state. Osaikhuowuomwan, who reportedly resides abroad, was in his community to celebrate Christmas and the New Year when he was allegedly killed by the suspect. She stressed that after the incident was reported, the police began tracking the suspect, adding that he was eventually arrested in Benin City on 27 December 2025. “After giving the deceased a machete cut in the neck, the suspect fled the scene. “The matter was reported at the police station the next day by the deceased’s sister, and since then we have been tracking the suspect.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 04:32 UTC
School closures have rocked this LA-area district – are they destroying it, or saving it?
In 2012, Inglewood unified school district (IUSD) became one of about 130 US school districts taken over by a state since the 1980s. Somewhere along the way, the coalition, which has grown, became known as Stop IUSD School Closures. For fall, the Morningside high building – now repaired – was renamed Inglewood high school united. View image in fullscreen A $240m reconstruction of Inglewood high school is under way in the city’s more affluent northern section. Parents Melissa and Nicholas Deloach recently attended a Stop IUSD School Closures informational session.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2025 04:31 UTC