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Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deep internal crises within the PDP and what they described as poor governance in the state. The lawmakers announced their decision on Thursday through separate letters addressed to the Speaker of the House. Those who defected are Bashar Aliyu Gummi (Gummi I), Nasiru Abdullahi Maru (Maru North), Bashir Abubakar Masama (Bukkuyum North), Bashir Bello (Bungudu West), Amiru Ahmad Keta (Tsafe West), and Muktar Nasir Kaura (Kaura North). In their letters, titled “Notice of Resignation from the…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shared values as they celebrate the 2025 Christmas. They made the call via X on Thursday in separate messages to Nigerians. Atiku particularly addressed Christian Nigerians, describing Christmas as a solemn reminder of the virtues of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and compassion; values that Nigeria urgently needs at this moment in its history. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, urged citizens to rise above division, heal old wounds, and recommit themselves to the unity and common destiny of the nation.…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has authorized the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority ASERA, to become the statutory regulator for electricity sector activities in the state. The Chairman and CEO of the ASERA,  Mr Emeka Onyegbule, who disclosed this on Wednesday at the Government House, Umuahia, said the authority to regulate the electricity market in Abia State takes effect from December 24, 2025. He recalled that Nigeria’s Constitution was amended in 2023 to enable the states to undertake electricity generation, distribution and transmission. According to Onyegbule, following the enactment of the law and the birth of the state electricity markets,…

The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has reminded the government of Nigeria that citizens’ welfare must remain paramount in all government policies and actions IPAC stated this in its Christmas message signed by Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, its National Publicity Secretary. The Council noted that the season provides an opportunity for sober reflection on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, his message of salvation, love, peace, tolerance and goodwill toward humanity. IPAC urged Christians to use this sacred period to renew their faith in God and recommit themselves to selfless service to the nation. “Nigeria is currently passing through a…

Bayelsa United technical adviser, Meremu Okara, says that his team will continue to fight with the sole aim of achieving their objective. The Prosperity Boys have managed only one win from their last five matches. Bayelsa United currently occupy 13th position on the table with 23 points. The Yenagoa club lost 2-0 to Kwara United in their last game. Okara is adamant that his team still have a chance of finishing in a reputable position this season. “The league is very open, our position on the log isn’t that bad, if we win two or three matches we move up,”…

Spanish club Valencia have been credited with an interest in Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis, DAILY POST reports. Dennis was released by Premier League club, Nottingham Forest in the summer. The 28-year-old has been linked with several clubs leaving the Tricky Trees. According Spanish media outlet,  Fichajes, Valencia have strong interest in the striker. Los Che are looking to bring in a new striker when the transfer window reopens in January. Dennis, who can play either as a striker and winger is one of the names on their list. The fact that they won’t pay a transfer fee also makes the…

​Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Palestine of systematically reducing the Christian population in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. In a Christmas message on Wednesday, Netanyahu recalled “Bethlehem used to have 80% Christian population” when it was under Israel’s jurisdiction. “When we left and gave it to the Palestinian Authority, it has since dwindled from 80% to 20%,” the Prime Minister decried in an emphatic broadcast. Netanyahu, who condemned the targeting of Christians in Nigeria and called for an immediate end to the recurring attacks, assured his country “will always stand” by believers.​ ‘It must end now’ – Israel…

Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez is currently the leading joint-top scorer at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. This comes following the conclusion of the AFCON Group stage match-day round of fixtures played on Wednesday. Mahrez has two goals to his name, alongside Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson and Tunisia star Elias Achouri. The former Manchester City winger netted a brace in Algeria’s 3-0 win against Sudan on Wednesday, while Jackson scored a brace against Botswana on Tuesday, and Achouri scored two goals in his side’s victory against Uganda on Tuesday. AFCON top scorers ahead of Group stage…

A massive fire incident on Wednesday evening ravaged the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a high-rise commercial complex on Martins Street, Lagos Island, leaving several traders reportedly trapped inside as emergency operations continued. The blaze, which broke out around 5:00 p.m., swept through sections of the multi-storey structure, widely used as a warehouse and retail hub for clothing materials. Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said preliminary findings indicated that the fire originated from an office on the fourth floor before rapidly spreading to other levels of the building. “Upon arrival…

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on Nigerians to reject what it called distorted or falsified tax law, stressing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies. The NLC emphasised that laws affecting workers must be carefully crafted to avoid serious errors or political manipulations that could harm the majority. The President of the Labour union, Joe Ajaero, in a statement titled, “Our hope lies in collective action”, highlighted the need for workers to unite in protecting their interests, wages, pensions, and dignity. He called for social and tax justice, insisting that all citizens must…