BREAKING: Bandits are currently in Dan-kado village in Musawa LGA of Katsina State. Security assistance is needed in the town and surrounding communities.
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🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, HERE WE GO!
Verbal agreement in place between all parties, player too — he’s the left back wanted by Mourinho. Details to follow.
Cucurella leaves #CFC and joins Madrid after World Cup. ⚪️🇪🇸
NNPCL Increases Crude Allocation to Dangote Refinery to Seven Cargoes for May
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised its crude oil supply to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for May loading to seven cargoes, up from the five cargoes allocated in previous months.
This decision comes as global fuel prices spike due to disruptions from the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has tightened Middle East crude supplies and forced buyers worldwide to compete for available barrels. The move aims to boost domestic fuel production at Africa's largest refinery (650,000 barrels per day capacity) and help stabilize the local market amid high prices.
A senior Dangote Refinery official told Reuters: “NNPC has allocated more cargoes to Dangote for May. While this will not completely meet our demands, it can help.”
President Tinubu has appointed Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Ida as the Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven individuals as Federal Commissioners to the National Population Commission (NPC).
The nominated Federal Commissioners and their respective states are:
1. Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi – Ekiti State
2. Nasiru Mu’azu – Zamfara State
3. Usman Abubakar Tuggar – Bauchi State
4. Dr. Isaka Alada Yahaya – Kwara State
5. Prof. Sadiq Isah Radda – Katsina State
6. Suleiman Umar – Jigawa State
7. Hon. Chiso Abdullahi Dattijo – Sokoto State
President Tinubu Condoles with Nasir El-Rufai Over Mother’s Death in Cairo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who died today in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness.
In an official statement, President Tinubu described the late Hajiya Umma as a remarkable matriarch who lived a fulfilled life and raised children and grandchildren that have made significant contributions to Nigeria.
The President, who personally signed the message, said:
“Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today in Cairo. As someone who had also lost an old mother, I share in your grief. I understand the depth of your loss.
Losing a mother is a pain unlike any other. I know that no words can fully ease your sorrow, but I pray that the memories of her love, wisdom, and guidance bring you comfort in the days ahead. I also hope you find strength in the remarkable life she lived and the values she instilled in the entire family.
As firm believers in Allah, we are convinced that she has played her part in this world as laid out for her by the Almighty and has gone back to her maker.
I join family, friends, and well-wishers in mourning with you. May Allah grant your dear mother Aljannah Firdaus.”
“We will see this impeachment process through.”
- The Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, vows, as he vehemently added that Governor Fubara is a mistake for Rivers State and a threat to democracy. He said that if they cannot uphold the constitution, it is better they all resign.
The U.S. Department of State Announces Partial Visa Restrictions for Nationals of Nigeria and 18 Other Countries, Effective January 1, 2026.
Effective January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST, the U.S. Department of State will implement partial suspensions on visa issuance for nationals of 19 countries, in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled "Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States."
The affected countries are:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The restrictions apply to:
- Nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas
- F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visas
- All immigrant visas
BREAKING: Gen. Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri Newly Built Terminal Extension set for Commissioning by Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria today December 20th, 2025.
NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed Denies Issuing Purported Statement on Allegations
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has issued a disclaimer regarding a circulating statement purportedly responding to recent corruption allegations against him.
In a clarification released on Wednesday, Ahmed categorically denied authoring or issuing any such response, stating:
"My attention has been drawn to a purported response I was said to have made on the recent allegations against my person. I hereby state categorically that the so-called statement did not emanate from me."
The disclaimer comes amid heightened controversy surrounding allegations levelled by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, who accused Ahmed of corruption, including claims of spending millions of dollars on his children's education abroad using illicit funds.
Ahmed, while refraining from direct public engagement on the merits of the allegations, noted:
"While I am aware of the wild and spurious allegations made against me and my family and the frenzy it has generated, as a regulator of a sensitive industry, I have opted not to engage in public brickbat."
He expressed confidence in the formal investigative process, adding:
"Thankfully, the person behind the allegations has taken it to a formal investigative institution. I believe that would provide an opportunity to dispassionately distill the issues and to clear my name."
The statement was signed:
Engr Farouk Ahmed
Authority Chief Executive
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)
This development follows Dangote's formal petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on December 16, demanding an investigation into the NMDPRA boss. The ICPC has confirmed receipt of the petition and pledged a thorough probe.