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By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Federal Ministry of Finance for successfully securing a $1.26 billion financing package for Phase One, Section Two of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the development as a major milestone in the delivery of one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. The President also lauded the collaborative efforts of the Ministries of Finance and Works, as well as the Debt Management Office, noting that the successful transaction underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to exploring innovative financing options for critical national infrastructure. “This is a major achievement, and closing this transaction means…

By Peter Omopo The United States military has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) targets in north-west Nigeria, with the operation confirmed to have taken place in Sokoto State. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the strikes via a post on his Truth Social platform, stating that the operation was directed at terrorist elements operating in the region. He added that further strikes could follow. The airstrikes occurred hours after a separate terrorist attack in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where a bomb explosion at a mosque reportedly killed at least eight worshippers. The development comes…

By Sola Ojewusi The Celica Church of Christ International Headquarters, Ibadan, was a hive of spiritual joy and celebration on Sunday, 21 December 2025, as it hosted its 33rd Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service. The well-attended programme was marked by vibrant worship, heartfelt gratitude, and reflections on faith, service, and legacy. Founded in 1992 by Reverend Adetunji Adeonigbagbe, the annual Adult Harvest has become a major fixture on the church’s calendar, attracting members and guests from across its branches. This year’s celebration lived up to its reputation, with the auditorium filled to capacity. Various church groups offered coordinated praise dances, joined…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Boxing Day, traditionally observed on December 26, began as a day when people of means gave “Christmas boxes” of money, goods, or leftovers to servants, workers, and those in need. At its heart, Boxing Day is not about boxes themselves, but about generosity, gratitude, and redistribution, recognizing that what we hold is meant to be shared. It reminds us that after celebration comes reflection, and after receiving comes responsibility. In relationships and marriages, Boxing Day becomes a metaphor for emotional generosity. We all carry “boxes” inside us unspoken feelings, expectations, disappointments, and hopes. Healthy relationships thrive…

By Peter Omopo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has requested Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to personally appear before the commission to formally adopt a corruption petition he filed against the former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. Dangote had accused Ahmed of alleged fraudulent practices, including claims that more than $7 million in public funds was spent on the education of Ahmed’s four children in Switzerland. The former NMDPRA boss has yet to publicly respond to the allegations. In a letter dated December 24 and…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has expressed condolences to its Third Vice President, Olumide Oyedeji, following the death of his mother, Madam Felicia Oyedeji. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Committee’s spokesperson, Tony Nezianya, the President of the NOC, Habu Ahmed Gumel, conveyed the sympathies of the entire Olympic family to Oyedeji and his family over the loss. According to the statement, Madam Oyedeji passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, after attending a Sunday school service. She was 81 years old. The NOC described the late Madam Oyedeji as a devout…

By Peter Omopo The year 2025 was a turbulent one for Nigeria, marked by far-reaching economic reforms, security challenges, and major political developments that shaped national discourse. From a tragic tanker explosion in Niger State at the start of the year to the dramatic shake-up in the oil and gas regulatory sector in December, these events underscored the gap between government policies and the lived realities of many Nigerians. Below is a month-by-month review of some of the most significant developments that defined Nigeria’s public life in 2025. In January, Nigeria was shaken by a deadly petrol tanker explosion along…

By Daniel Alabrah Immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said the death of the deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was a personal loss and deeply saddening. Senator Dickson, accompanied by his wife, Prof. Rachael Dickson, and a large delegation of political associates, spoke on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Government House, Yenagoa, expressing how pained he was that his first visit to the Creek Haven after he left office in 2020 was because of the demise of Ewhrudjakpo. He described the visit as a very sad moment for him, stating…

By Daniel Alabrah Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, signed into law the state’s 2026 Appropriation bill of N1.016 trillion alongside six other bills in Government House, Yenagoa. The other legislations are the Rural Access Funds Law 2025, Rural Access Road Authority Law 2025, Water Sector Law 2025, Statistics Law 2025, Harmonised Taxes and Levies Approved List for Collection Law 2025 and the Bayelsa Medical University Amendment Law 2025. Governor Diri explained that an initial bill of N998.371 billion was presented to the House of Assembly on November 13 and after a careful scrutiny and consultation with Ministries,…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with other emergency response agencies, has successfully contained the fire that gutted parts of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island. An update made available to TVC News by the agency confirmed that the inferno, which had spread to a nearby mosque, has been brought under control. Emergency officials said adjoining buildings close to the high-rise structure were largely salvaged, while coordinated efforts continue to ensure the fire is completely extinguished. The service also disclosed that seven adult males sustained varying degrees of…