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Teni Vows to “Save 2Face” Amid Alarming Marriage Crisis With Edo Lawmaker Natasha

Singer Teni has vowed to “save 2Face” as the music legend’s marriage crisis with Edo lawmaker Natasha intensifies, triggering national concern. In a viral video, Teni rallied fellow artistes to intervene after weeks of disturbing public clashes, police involvement and family petitions alleging emotional distress, financial control and escalating domestic tension around the Afrobeats icon.

DRTS Vows to Appeal VIO Court Ban, Says Abuja Now ‘Lawless’ After Judgment Restricting Enforcement

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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services says it will “certainly” appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that bars VIO officials from stopping vehicles, impounding cars or issuing fines. Acting Director Deborah Osho says the judgment has triggered “lawlessness” across Abuja, claiming motorists now flout rules freely while over ₦409m in unpaid fines remain outstanding since enforcement was halted.

NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest as Insecurity Worsens, Demands Probe Into School Attack

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to declare a nationwide protest and a national day of mourning over worsening insecurity across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero says workers can no longer watch “criminal gangs overrun the nation,” demanding a full probe into a recent school kidnapping and the withdrawal of security operatives ahead of the attack.

CBN Removes Cash Deposit Limits but Maintains Harsh Withdrawal Caps in 2026 Policy Shift

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has abolished all cash-deposit limits for bank customers under a new policy taking effect January 1, 2026. But while customers can now deposit any amount freely, strict weekly withdrawal caps remain in place—₦500,000 for individuals and ₦5m for corporates—deepening nationwide debate over the future of cash, liquidity access and Nigeria’s evolving cashless economy.

Troost-Ekong Retires Days Before AFCON, Shocks Super Eagles Fans Nationwide

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shocked Nigeria by announcing his sudden retirement from international football just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old defender ended a decade-long national team career marked by 83 caps, tournament heroics and leadership at AFCON 2023, leaving Nigeria scrambling for defensive stability as injuries and uncertainty mount before Morocco 2025.

2Baba Family Petitions IGP Over Assault, Bigamy Allegations Against Lawmaker Wife Natasha

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The marital crisis between music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has escalated dramatically, as the singer’s family petitions the Inspector General of Police. The petition alleges physical assault, financial manipulation, unauthorised fund transfers, and possible bigamy—deepening a controversy already fuelled by viral videos, family pleas and troubling behaviour captured online.

Tinubu Sends 68 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate as Ayo Oke, Dalhatu & Are Clear First Screening Round

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President Bola Tinubu has forwarded 68 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, expanding Nigeria’s diplomatic reshuffle. The list includes ex-service chiefs, former senators and political heavyweights. Three nominees — Ayo Oke, Amin Dalhatu and Kayode Are — were screened and cleared after intensive national security questioning

Domestic Airfares Soar to ₦300k–₦400k as Yuletide Travel Crisis Deepens Across Nigeria

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Domestic airfares have surged to between ₦300,000 and ₦400,000 on major routes as Nigerians rush to book flights for the Christmas season. Airlines blame demand spikes and operational costs, while travellers complain of exploitative pricing, limited seats and a looming nationwide travel meltdown.

Nigeria Losing ₦20bn Daily to Port Collapse, Agbakoba Warns as Congestion and Inefficiency Deepen

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Nigeria is losing over ₦20bn daily due to collapsing port infrastructure, inefficiency and severe congestion, maritime expert Olisa Agbakoba warns. He says delays, obsolete systems and logistical gridlock are crippling trade, driving costs up and weakening government revenue as importers and exporters struggle to move cargo efficiently.

Osun PDP Governorship Primary Turns Chaotic as Adeleke Withdraws and INEC Official Is Assaulted

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The Osun PDP House of Representatives primary was thrown into chaos after aspirant Soji Adeleke withdrew abruptly, triggering a violent confrontation during which an INEC official was assaulted. Police intervened to restore order as party factions blamed one another for the breakdown of the process.