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December 22, 2025, 3:16 am
All of Africa Today - December 19, 2025
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Nigeria Exceeds Global Targets On Neglected Tropical Diseases - Official
- [Premium Times] Nigeria has recorded notable progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), exceeding global targets for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as a Gates Foundation-supported project officially concluded.
Nigerian Air Force C-130 Crew Continues Mission After Burkina Faso Release
- [Leadership] The Nigerian Air Force C-130 crew, which was earlier detained in Burkina Faso and released on yesterday, has continued its mission from the country to Portugal using the same aircraft.
All of Africa Today - December 18, 2025
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Open Letter to the Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members - Pass the Customs and Excise Tariffs (Consolidation) (Amendment) Bill
- [Nigeria Health Watch] Dear Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members,
Tinubu Presents Nigeria's 2026 Budget to National Assembly (Live Updates)
- [Premium Times] President Tinubu notified the lawmakers of his intention to present the budget through a letter transmitted on Wednesday.
Revolutionary Rap - Nigerian Star Falz Has Kept Protest Music Alive
- [The Conversation Africa] Nigerian rapper, actor and social media star Falz released his sixth studio album, The Feast, in 2025.
INEC Wades Into PDP Leadership Crisis, Summons Factions
- [Vanguard] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the two warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a troubleshooting meeting at the commission's headquarters in Abuja.
Nigerian Govt Reopens 47 Unity Schools Earlier Shut Over Insecurity
- [Premium Times] It said the government remains resolute in its responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and to uphold their fundamental right to education in a safe and secure environment.
Nigeria Apologises Over Burkina Faso Military Flight That Saw 11 Servicemen Detained
- [Nile Post] Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen.
Court Rejects Former Attorney-General Malami's Bail Request, Gives Reason
- [Premium Times] Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami on Thursday lost a bid to secure bail for his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
INEC Meets PDP Factions Ahead of FCT, Ekiti, Osun Elections
- [Premium Times] INEC said the meeting became necessary following several correspondence received by the commission from various parties requesting various things.
24 Women Graduate From Women in Global Health Nigeria Fellowship
- [Premium Times] The graduation ceremony and gala night, held on 17 December 2025, celebrated the fellows, who were selected from hundreds of applicants across the country.
Tinubu Asks House to Revise 2024, 2025 Budgets, Extension of Implementation Till March
- [Premium Times] President Tinubu said the revision would address previously unrecognised items, improve budget implementation and align spending with current fiscal realities.
Tinubu Write NASS Again Seeks Repeal, Re-Enactment of 2024, 2025 Budgets
- [Vanguard] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted fresh Appropriation (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bills for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years to the House of Representatives, seeking legislative approval to reset Nigeria's budget framework in line with current fiscal realities, improve implementation discipline and end the overlap of multiple running budgets.
Ondo Magistrates Begin Strike January Over Judicial Autonomy
- [Vanguard] The Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade 'A' Customary Courts and Legal Research Officers across Ondo State, are to withdraw their services with effect from January 5, 2026.
FCCPC Unseals Ikeja Electric Hqtrs After Compliance Undertaking On Consumer Rights
- [Vanguard] The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has lifted the seal placed on the headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc after the power firm agreed to comply with regulatory directives over consumer rights violations.
Burna Boy, Olamide Earn Spots On Obama's Favourite Songs List for 2025
- [Vanguard] Former United States President Barack Obama has unveiled his yearly compilation of favourite books, films and songs, continuing a tradition he began while in office.
Davido to Headline Afcon 2025 Kick-Off Concert in Rabat
- [Premium Times] Davido is set to perform alongside hip-hop superstar French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and emerging star Says'z.
Lagos Police Arrest Four Teenagers, One 20-Year-Old for Alleged Staged Kidnap, Taking Ransom
- [Premium Times] Preliminary investigations, however, revealed that the alleged kidnapping was deliberately staged by the 15-year-old supposed victim in collaboration with four of his friends, the police said.
2027 - Reps Increase Presidential Candidates' Campaign Spending Limits From ₦5bn to ₦10bn
- [Vanguard] The House of Representatives has approved an increase in campaign spending limits for candidates seeking elective offices in Nigeria, doubling the ceiling for presidential candidates from ₦5 billion to ₦10 billion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
State Police - What I Told Us, European Partners - Tinubu
- [Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said that he had assured the United States and European partners that his administration would implement state police to boost security in Nigeria.
Tinubu Reconstitutes Electricity Regulatory Commission Board, Names Musiliu Oseni As Chairman
- [Leadership] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), appointing Dr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni as chairman. This follows the Senate's confirmation of members on December 16.
Dangote Cement Ibese Reiterates Commitment to Development of Host Communities
- [Leadership] Celebrating the atmosphere of conviviality in which the company operated during the outgoing year, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development and inclusive progress, with a strong emphasis on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and empowerment programmes for its host communities.
Senator Ireti Kingibe Joins African Democratic Congress
- [Leadership] In a move that has sent ripples through Nigeria's political landscape, Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Labour Party's Senator for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Igbobi College to Host Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Event Dec. 27th
- [This Day] The 2025 edition of the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation, the 11th in the series, has been scheduled to take place at the Igbobi College in Lagos.
NDG Organisers Condole With Bayelsa Govt On Death of Dep Gov
- [This Day] Organisers of the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis-Icon, have commiserated with the government and people of Bayelsa State on the demise of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Glory-Seeking Super Eagles Land in Morocco in Style From Egypt
- [This Day] Three-time champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, arrived in Morocco on Thursday evening to begin their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.
Tuggar and the Nigerian Air Force Eleven in Ouagadougou, By Simbo Olorunfemi
- [Premium Times] Whatever happens, it always comes back to diplomacy, as we have seen in this case. Diplomacy usually finds a way to win. Eventually.
Lagos Records Breakthrough in Routine, HPV Immunisation Drive With Vaxsocial Project
- [Vanguard] Lagos State has recorded a major breakthrough in routine and HPV immunisation awareness, and uptake through the Nigeria Vaccination Coverage (VaxSocial) - a digital demand generation initiative reaching a total of 191,520 caregivers, supporting 92,219 supported on their routine immunisation journey and 98,601 guided on their HPV vaccination journey.
