HEREL Play General Manager Daranijo warns festival-goers may choose other destinations oitside Lagos, threatening tourism and hospitality revenue.

President Tinubu says he will not assent to the Central Gaming Bill, citing Supreme Court rulings on state powers.

Comedian and actor, Yaw, warns that uncontrolled pricing and social media hype threaten Nigeria’s Dirty December cultural boom.

Peter Obi has criticised the House of Representatives for refusing to criminalise vote buying during party primaries.

Heirs Energies has secured a $750 million financing deal with Afreximbank to boost its energy efficiency and production capacity.

Oil and gas consultant Kunle praises President Tinubu for removing regulators and restoring accountability in sector.

President Tinubu assures Nigerians of peaceful Yuletide, pledges to defeat terrorism and banditry.

Abuja-based scholar Amadi warns emergency powers could be abused to dismantle elected state governments.

Security analyst Dantata says weak intelligence, compromised communities and porous terrain fuel Nigeria’s abduction crisis.

Congressmen rule out US troops in Nigeria, backing diplomatic engagement over force.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 17 terrorists and disrupted a major logistics network in the North-East.

Nigeria’s insecurity is a deliberate plot by destructive elements, not an accident, says Ayo Opadokun.

Another 130 pupils still in captivity after their abduction from St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, have been released; total now 230.

South African police are searching for gunmen after an attack on a tavern left nine people dead and 10 injured.

World bank funding targets MSMEs nationwide, expanding affordable credit access for women led firms and agribusinesses through DBN led FINCLUDE project.

Authorities place opposition figure in pre-trial detention after early December coup attempt against President Patrice Talon failed.

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in Miami bout, calls out Tyson Fury.

Sixteen Nigerian banks meet capital thresholds ahead of March 2026 recapitalisation deadline, as others race to comply.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang explains APC defection as strategic, while party chairman Yilwatda predicts a convincing APC win in Osun.

Tinubu begins three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos, inaugurating projects and attend Eyo Festival in Lagos.