Good morning dear esteemed readers!Your concise update on major news across Nigeria this Christmas Eve, covering sports triumph, a high-profile court case, and pressing security and economic developments.
1. Super Eagles Secure AFCON Opening Win: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, defeated Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in their first Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a first-half goal by defender Semi Ajayi.
2. Ex-AGF Malami Charged with N9bn Money Laundering: The immediate-past Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been charged with money laundering in a 16-count case. He is accused alongside his son and an associate of laundering about N9 billion to purchase properties in Abuja, Kebbi, and Kano.
3. FIRS: NIN is Now Your Official Tax ID: The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by NIMC will automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for all Nigerians under the new tax framework.
4. APC Plans Grand Reception for Plateau Governor: Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at national and state levels are organizing a reception for Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on January 26, 2026, to officially welcome him into the party.
5. FG Alerts on Terrorists Using PoS, Social Media: The Federal Government has raised an alarm that terrorists are now using Point of Sale (PoS) devices and social media platforms to facilitate operations and raise funds. Security agencies are collaborating with tech companies to track and dismantle such accounts.
6. Kidnappers Demand N1.5m Ransom per Victim in Plateau: The suspected kidnappers of the 28 travellers abducted in Wase LGA, Plateau State, have contacted families, demanding a ransom of N1.5 million for each victim.
7. Kwankwaso Blames Insecurity on Lack of Political Will: The 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has stated that a lack of political will by the Tinubu administration is hampering the fight against insecurity. He called for better equipping of security agencies.
8. 10 Killed in Multiple Crashes on Jos-Bauchi Road: At least ten people died in multiple auto crashes involving four vehicles near a military checkpoint on the outskirts of Jos, Plateau State, in the early hours of Tuesday.
9. Naira Appreciates in Both Forex Windows: The Naira strengthened on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,475 per dollar in the parallel market and to N1,452 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
10. Navy Rescues 20 from Vessel Fire in Calabar: The Nigerian Navy has rescued all 20 crew members from a vessel that caught fire along the Calabar Channel on Monday night.
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