3 h. ago Police foil Benue Christmas Day kidnap attempt, rescue victim

Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a Christmas Day kidnap attempt along the Gboko/Makurdi Road, rescuing the victim unhurt with no ransom paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-benue-christmas-day-kidnap-attempt-rescue-victim/

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4 h. ago Christian Genocide: Trump’s U.S. Army Launches Strikes Agaisnt ISIS Terrorists In Northern Nigeria

President Donald Trump has disclosed that the United States military has launched strikes on ISIS targets in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day. Trump disclosed this on his Truth Social handle. He wrote, “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest […] The post Christian Genocide: Trump’s U.S. Army Launches Strikes Agaisnt ISIS Terrorists In Northern Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Och’Idoma Declares December 23 As Idoma Day, Unveils Roadmap

The Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agaba’Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, has declared December 23, every year, as Idoma Day, to be observed annually by Idoma people worldwide, while unveiling a far-reaching blueprint aimed at safeguarding Idoma identity, restoring unity and repositioning culture as a pillar of development. The royal proclamation was made at the Idoma […]

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6 h. ago Kaduna gov unveils military quarters, celebrates Christmas with community

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda commissions renovated family quarters at Natsinta Army Barracks and celebrates Christmas with the military community. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-unveils-military-quarters-celebrates-christmas-with-community/

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6 h. ago Katsina gov unveils military quarters, celebrates Christmas with community

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda commissions renovated family quarters at Natsinta Army Barracks and celebrates Christmas with the military community. Read More: https://punchng.com/kastina-gov-unveils-military-quarters-celebrates-christmas-with-community/

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6 h. ago Abig Nwankwo Foundation Brings Christmas Relief To Widows, Indigent In Okija

The Abig Nwankwo Foundation has extended Christmas relief to widows, widowers, and indigent residents of Okija community, Anambra State. The outreach, held on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, involved the distribution of bags of rice, cartons of noodles, tomatoes, gallons of groundnut oil, alongside cash support, aimed at cushioning the effects of the festive season […]

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7 h. ago Igbo Community Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison, Marks Christmas With Inmates

The Igbo community in Sokoto State marked this year’s Christmas Day by visiting inmates at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, where the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is currently held. In a statement signed by Nze A. C. Madu and shared with journalists on Thursday, the community described the visit […]

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8 h. ago Benue Government Supports Idoma Carnival With $15m Creative Fund

The Benue State Government has thrown its weight behind the Idoma International Carnival with the signing of a $15 million creative fund agreement, a move aimed at strengthening cultural revival, boosting tourism and expanding opportunities in the state’s creative industry. The development was disclosed by the Director-General of the Benue State Bureau for Arts, Culture […]

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: CG Adeniyi Unveils Customs’ First Tombola Night To Boost Officers’ Morale

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, December 12, 2025, unveiled the Nigeria Customs Service’s maiden Tombola Night funfair as part of efforts to strengthen staff morale and promote work-life balance among officers. The event, held at the Service’s headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, was chaired by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) in charge […]

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10 h. ago Customs Seizes N82.1m Smuggled Goods, Reaffirms Zero Tolerance For Contraband

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘D’ has intercepted smuggled goods valued at N82,114,567 in an operation aimed at enforcing compliance with trade laws and curbing illicit imports across Northeastern Nigerian land borders. The seizures, carried out over two weeks from December 8 to 19, 2025, covered a wide range of items, […]

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11 h. ago Christmas: Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Surprises Abia Residents With Cash Gifts

In a heart-warming display of generosity, Super Falcons striker Esther Okoronkwo revealed how she surprised residents of Abia State with cash gifts during this festive season. In an Instagram video shared on Christmas Day, the professional footballer was captured handing out money to various people on the streets of her home state. The video, which […] The post Christmas: Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Surprises Abia Residents With Cash Gifts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Lagos agog as GOtv Boxing Night 34 jam festival holds in TBS

The much-anticipated boxing and entertainment show, GOtv Boxing Night 34 Jam Festival, is set to take place on Friday, December read more Lagos agog as GOtv Boxing Night 34 jam festival holds in TBS

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16 h. ago Kwankwaso unveils over 300 PhD holders at Kano scholars’ convention

Rabiu Kwankwaso unveils over 300 PhDs at the first convention for Kwankwasiyya scholars, a testament to his long-term investment in education in Kano State Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-unveils-over-300-phd-holders-at-kano-scholars-convention/

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20 h. ago Aliyu unveils new security strategy to end banditry in Sokoto

Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu rolls out a new security strategy to end banditry, focusing on improved intelligence and coordination with security agencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/aliyu-unveils-new-security-strategy-to-end-banditry-in-sokoto/

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21 h. ago Federal Govt Unveils Intellectual Property Policy To Unlock Value For Creators, Others

The federal government has unveiled Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), a comprehensive framework aimed at transforming the country’s creative and innovative capacity into sustainable economic value for businesses, creators and investors. The policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on November 6, 2025, represents a strategic shift in positioning intellectual property […]

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24 h. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Prioritises Project Completion, Security In N644bn 2026 Budget

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the parliament on Monday, 22nd December, 2025. At least 65.95 per cent of the fiscal plan goes for capital expenditure, while the remaining will go into recurrent, such as supporting the poor and doubling down on workers’ welfare. The governor said the fiscal […]

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25 h. ago ‘Detty December’ and Nigeria’s search for relief in a broken year

As 2025 draws to a close, Nigerians instinctively search for relief. It has been a bruising year, marked by economic read more ‘Detty December’ and Nigeria’s search for relief in a broken year

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31 h. ago JTF Troops Bust Gunrunning Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Weapons In Plateau

  Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have successfully disrupted a suspected gunrunning network and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Vom, Jos South local government area of Plateau State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Wednesday, December 24, 2025, was part of ongoing efforts […]

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32 h. ago COAS unveils new barracks project, pledges improved welfare for soldiers

The Nigerian Army launches Phase 2 of the new army barracks in Abuja, a project aimed at improving soldier welfare and addressing accommodation shortages. Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-unveils-new-barracks-project-pledges-improved-welfare-for-soldiers/

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34 h. ago Algeria declares French colonial rule a crime, demands apology, reparations

Algeria’s parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring French colonial rule a crime, escalating demands for an official apology and reparations. Read More: https://punchng.com/algeria-declares-french-colonial-rule-a-crime-demands-apology-reparations/

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