Good morning dear esteemed readers! Catch up on the major news from Nigeria this Sunday, led by a historic sporting victory, calls for national unity, and ongoing security and political developments.
1. Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Semifinals with 2-0 Win Over Algeria: The Nigerian national team advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech, maintaining their status as the tournament’s most prolific attack.
2. Tambuwal Warns Nigeria is ‘in Peril,’ Calls for National Rescue: Former House Speaker Aminu Tambuwal has declared that Nigeria is “in peril” and urgently needs salvation, calling for unity to rescue the country from its current challenges during his 60th birthday colloquium.
3. **BUA Chairman Announces $1.5m Reward for Super Eagles:** Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a cash reward of $1.5 million and additional goal bonuses for the Super Eagles following their victory against Algeria, praising the team for lifting the nation’s spirit.
4. Wike Assures Tinubu of Victory in Rivers for 2027: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu can “sleep with his two eyes closed” awaiting the 2027 election results in Rivers State, vowing unwavering support for the President’s re-election.
5. Bandits Strike Niger Community Again, Kill Four and Rustle Cattle: Bandits have attacked another community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing four persons and rustling cattle, just one week after a previous attack in the same area claimed 42 lives.
6. NAF Strikes Terrorist Targets in Lake Chad Region: The Nigerian Air Force has successfully conducted airstrikes on terrorist targets at Abbagajiri in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Lake Chad, supporting a coordinated ground offensive by troops under Operation Hadin Kai.
7. ADC Sets Up Committee to Engage Opposition Heavyweights for 2027: The African Democratic Congress has established a high-powered committee to engage political heavyweights from other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, aiming to strengthen opposition collaboration.
8. Plateau Government Rescues 25 Kidnapped in Wase LGA: The Plateau State Government has announced the rescue of 25 individuals who were kidnapped on December 21, 2025, in the Wase Local Government Area.
9. Fire Destroys Property at Filling Station in Oyo: Property worth millions of naira was destroyed after a fire, triggered by an explosion in a community power house, engulfed three vehicles and a filling station in the Kara area of Kishi, Oyo State.
10. Olu of Warri Warns Oil Companies Against Marginalisation: The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has issued a strong warning to oil companies operating in Itsekiri communities, stating that the marginalisation and neglect of his people will no longer be tolerated.
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