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Happy New Year 2026 from us

Dear Esteemed Readers, As we step into a brand-new year, I write with a heart full of gratitude and renewed commitment to you, our loyal readers of GONG-NEWS. The past…

Gong January 1, 2026

News Nigeria Politics

Peter Obi officially dumps LP for ADC

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ex-Anambra governor announced the decision on Tuesday at an…

Gong December 31, 2025

Banking Metro News

Bank transfers: Senders to pay N50 stamp duty from January 1, 2026

Banks have notified their customers of the N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on the New Tax Act (NTA) 2025 that will take effect on January 1, 2026. Specifically, United…

Gong December 31, 2025

Entertainment

Beyonce becomes billionaire at 44

American singer Beyoncé Knowles Carter has become a billionaire at the age of 44, according to Forbes magazine. The publication disclosed this on Monday, saying the global music star is…

Gong December 30, 2025

Entertainment Metro News

Olamide to headline Mainland BlockParty’s Mission 26k

Africa’s most influential youth festival, Mainland BlockParty, is starting the New Year strong, announcing hip-hop titan Olamide as the headliner for the highly anticipated ‘Mission 26k.’ Scheduled for Thursday, January…

Gong December 30, 2025

Nigeria Sport

AFCON 2025: NFF doubles Super Eagles’ bonus

Super Eagles players will receive $30,000 each for reaching the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Gong-news reports. According to SCORENigeria, the Nigeria Football Federation,…

Gong December 30, 2025

Metro News Nigeria

2027: Yahaya Bello Declares Ambition To Unseat Natasha As Kogi Central Senator

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has formally declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. This positioned Bello for a contest to…

Gong December 30, 2025

FG files fresh charges against ex-AGF Malami, son

Metro News Nigeria

Court remands ex-AGF Malami in Kuje prison

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami be remanded at Kuje…

Gong December 30, 2025

National grid collapses for second time in 2026

Metro News Nigeria

Nigeria in darkness as national grid collapses

Several parts of Nigeria were thrown into darkness on Monday as the national grid collapsed. The Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, confirmed the collapse in a statement on X on…

Gong December 29, 2025

Business Economy Metro

Sokoto airstrikes: Nigeria not at war, economy stable – FG

The Federal Government has reassured investors and international partners that Nigeria remains economically stable and is not at war. The clarification followed a joint security operation conducted by Nigerian and…

Gong December 29, 2025

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