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20/12/2025

https://www.thestar.ng/tinubu-to-govs-implement-supreme-court-ruling-on-local-government-autonomy/

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enforcing the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments, warning that failure by state governors to comply could prompt decisive executive action. The President made the remarks on Friday ni...

20/12/2025

https://www.thestar.ng/why-u-s-halted-green-card-citizenship-application-for-nigerians-others/

The United States government has suspended the processing of permanent residency (Green Card) and citizenship applications for certain foreign nationals already living legally in the country, including Nigerians. Unlike earlier restrictions that focused on blocking entry at U.S. borders, the latest....

20/12/2025

Peller speaks on su***de attempt: “I didn’t do it intentionally"

Nigerian TikToker Peller has made his first public appearance on social media following a car crash involving his recently acquired Mercedes-Benz.
The incident occurred on December 14, 2025, along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos.

https://www.thestar.ng/peller-speaks-on-su***de-attempt-i-didnt-do-it-intentionally/

20/12/2025

Grammys to honour Fela with special merit award

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be honoured with a special merit award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The organisers of the prestigious award, Recording Academy, announced this via a post on Instagram on Friday, December 19, 2025.

https://www.thestar.ng/grammys-to-honour-fela-with-special-merit-award/

20/12/2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, for a one-day official visit to inaugurate key projects.
The presidential aircraft touched down at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport at about 12:58 p.m. on Saturday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, for a one-day official visit to inaugurate key projects. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport at about 12:58 p.m. on Saturday. The President was welcomed by Born...

20/12/2025

The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package aimed at improving access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria under the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria (FINCLUDE) project.

The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package aimed at improving access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria under the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria (FINCLUDE) project. In a statement issued on Saturday, December 20, the Bank said th...

20/12/2025

Renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has celebrated 27 years in Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, describing the journey as one shaped by hard work, discipline and focus.

Renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has celebrated 27 years in Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, describing the journey as one shaped by hard work, discipline and focus. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Akindele expressed gratitude to God for His favour and direction throughout ...

20/12/2025

https://www.thestar.ng/naira-trades-n1464-at-official-market/

The naira ended the week weaker against the United States dollar on Friday, December 19, 2025, closing at N1,464.49 at the official foreign exchange market. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed a 0.4 per cent depreciation from Thursday’s closing rate of N1,457.84. Despite open...

20/12/2025

https://www.thestar.ng/tight-security-in-borno-ahead-of-tinubus-visit/

The Borno State Police Command has rolled out extensive security measures ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, said the command had deployed tactical units, surveillance teams and operatives of ...

20/12/2025

https://www.thestar.ng/photos-troops-uncover-ied-on-borno-highway-arrest-suspected-terror-logistics-suppliers/

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the Damboa–Komala road in Borno State and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists operating around Kirawa in Gwoza Local Government Area. The Med...

20/12/2025

https://www.thestar.ng/ngx-investors-gain-n1-67trn-in-one-week/

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) all-share index and market capitalisation appreciated by 1.76 per cent to close the week at 152,057.38 and N96.937 trillion respectively. These are in contrast with the previous week’s 149,433.26 and N95.264 trillion. Consequently, stock market investors gained ...

20/12/2025

https://www.thestar.ng/ooni-gifts-ibadan-poly-best-graduating-student-n6m/

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has donated N6 million to the overall best graduating student of The Polytechnic Ibadan (TPI) in Oyo State. Ooni, who was conferred with the Fellowship of the polytechnic, also gave N1.5 million to each of the other best graduating students from all the faculti...