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US airstrikes: We launched 12 Tomahawk missiles on terrorists in Sokoto — Riley Moore

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The United States military launched no fewer than 12 Tomahawk missiles against terrorist targets in Sokoto State on December 25, the lawmaker representing Virginia’s Second District in Congress, Riley M. Moore, has confirmed. Recall that the airstrikes took place on Christmas night as part of a joint operation between the US and Nigerian military forces […]

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No going back: FG stands firm on January 2026 Tax Laws

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The Federal Government has insisted that it will not shift the January 1, 2026 implementation date for the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, despite mounting pressure and allegations that the laws were altered after passage by the National Assembly. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is considering possible military action in Nigeria, including air strikes or the deployment of troops, to stop what he called the killing of large numbers of Christians.

Trump confirms US Military strike against terrorists in Nigeria

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United States President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed he had ordered a military strike against Islamic State terrorists operating in Nigeria, accusing the group of targeting Christians in the country. In a statement posted on Truth Social shortly before midnight on Thursday, Trump said the United States carried out the operation under his authority as

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Not for us: See list of churches that don’t celebrate Christmas

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Although Christmas is widely observed by Christians around the world on December 25 to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, some Christian groups do not recognise the celebration as a religious obligation. These denominations and movements argue that the Bible does not command the observance of Jesus’ birth and, in some cases, associate Christmas with

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NIN now serves as Tax ID for Nigerians — FIRS

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) for individual Nigerians under the new tax framework. The clarification was made in a public sensitisation video on the new tax laws that

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Makinde sacks Adeyemo as SSG in a minor Oyo cabinet reshuffle, appointing Professor Musibau Babatunde as her replacement and making key changes to other state positions.

Why I won’t support Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid — Seyi Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally declared that he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, marking a definitive split from the political alignment of his long-time ally, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in the state capital, Makinde signaled a

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Nigeria: US partial visa ban to take effect January 1, 2026

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The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals starting January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced the restriction on Monday, stating that it aligns with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals

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US conducts surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump’s threat – Report

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The United States has been carrying out intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, signaling heightened security cooperation between the two countries. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat in November to intervene militarily in Nigeria over the government’s alleged failure to stop violence against Christian communities. Flight tracking data shows

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FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, 2025; Friday, December 26, 2025; and Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement,

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FG declares kidnappers, bandits as terrorists

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The Federal Government has formally designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, marking a significant escalation in the country’s response to abductions and attacks in rural communities. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during an end-of-year media briefing. Idris said that any individual or armed

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