NYSC urges Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno to expedite the promised NYSC camp upgrade, citing dilapidated and leaking facilities at the state orientation camp. Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-gov-urged-to-fast-track-nysc-camp-upgrade/

Ex-President Jonathan and others blame poor leadership and failed regional plans for the persistent Niger Delta woes, citing stalled progress and a mismana Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-others-blame-ndelta-woes-on-poor-leadership/

Primate Ayodele warns Nigeria’s insecurity is now a nationwide crisis, with citizens terrified by routine killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-now-nationwide-problem-says-primate-ayodele/

Benue State Police Command rescues six children from a child trafficking ring. The children were allegedly taken from an orphanage in Jos. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-six-trafficked-children-in-benue-arrest-three-women/

Cubana Chief Priest appeals to Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to help secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to restore peace in the South-East. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-secure-nnamdi-kanus-release-cubana-chief-priest-urges-deputy-speaker/

The Nasarawa Police Command has dismissed the rumoured Nasarawa school kidnap at St Peter’s Academy, clarifying it was a false alarm caused by pupils. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-kidnap-rumour-at-nasarawa-school/

Gabriel Magalhaes will miss "weeks" of action after picking up an injury during international duty, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday. The post Arsenal defender Gabriel faces ‘weeks’ on sidelines appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have carried out a successful offensive against Boko Haram terrorists in the Bula Daloye cluster of Borno State, destroying hideouts and recovering several weapons. According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the operation on his X handle on Friday, the raid was conducted around 5:00 p.m. on […] Troops neutralize Boko Haram fighters, destroy hideouts in Borno

The Federal High Court has been urged to restrain the promoters of the controversial Museum of West African Contemporary Culture and Arts (MOWAA) and their agents from establishing, opening or operating any museum in Benin City, Edo State, dealing with Benin artifacts without the consent of the Oba of Benin. The request formed part of […] Dispute over returned looted artifacts: Court urged to restrain Benin museum’s promoters

The NDLEA arrests 230 suspects in a massive 30-day operation in Kano, seizing large quantities of illicit drugs and weapons from notorious hotspots. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-230-suspects-seizes-illicit-drugs-in-kano/

It took trial judge James Omotosho about five hours to deliver the 144-page judgement. The post DOWNLOAD: Court judgement that sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Police Command in Benue has arrested three suspected child traffickers and rescued six children along the Orokam–Enugu Road. The post Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue six children in Benue appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former international, Yakubu Aiyegbeni says over-reliance on Victor Osimhen cost the Super Eagles a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Osimhen netted a hat-trick against Gabon to help the Super Eagles secure a place in the final of African playoffs. The Galatasaray striker was substituted during half time of Nigeria’s final defeat to Democratic […] Over-reliance on Osimhen cost Super Eagles’ World Cup ticket — Aiyegbeni

Vice President Kashim Shettima has jetted out to Johannesburg, South Africa to represent President Bola Tinubu at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. This was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, on Friday in Abuja. This followed President Tinubu’s earlier postponement of his trip due to the recent […] Shettima jets to South Africa for G20 summit (Video)

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has alleged that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is directly or indirectly linked to what he described as coordinated rise in terror attacks and anti-Nigeria narratives following Obi’s recent three-day trip to Washington D.C. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday, Omokri said the […]

Anambra police arrest a 25-year-old suspected member of a proscribed secessionist group in Ihiala, recovering two pump-action firearms. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-member-of-proscribed-secessionist-group-in-anambra/

The National Universities Commission has received the investigative report on the misuse and indiscriminate conferment of honorary doctorate degrees across Nigerian universities. The report was formally presented to the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, by the special committee constituted to probe the growing concerns around the credibility and public perception of […]

The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has warned residents of the State against breakdown of law following the Thursday conviction to life imprisonment of the leader of proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Henry Okoye, conveyed the CP’s warning in a statement on Friday. […]

Ribadu’s arrival at the Pentagon was also closed to the press, underscoring the sensitivity of the discussions.  The post Trump’s Threat: Ribadu meets US Defence Secretary appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least five people have died after a Russian glide bomb struck a residential area in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, officials reported on Friday, as Moscow’s forces continued targeting civilian zones. The blast damaged several high-rise apartment buildings for the third time since the conflict began and also destroyed a local market, according […]

Following the decision of President Bola Tinubu to stay back in Nigeria and attend to security concerns in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent the President at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. President Tinubu had postponed his earlier scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, to await further […]

Adeyemi reserved special praise for 2Face Idibia, whom he described as a worthy nominee and now appointee for the National Fire Safety Ambassador Award. The post FG names 2Face Idibia national fire safety ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has elevated a former Senate leader, Teslim Kolawole Folarin and six other senior chiefs in the Olubadan chieftaincy line. DAILY POST reports that the seven traditional title holders were promoted at a ceremony held on Friday. The event, held at Olubadan palace was attended by prominent traditional […] Olubadan elevates ex-senate leader, 6 others

Between early July and late October, MSF said it managed 2,553 suspected cases, 1,651 through home-based care and 902 admissions at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health The post Humanitarian group scales up diphtheria response as suspected cases surge in northern states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar urges a state of emergency on insecurity after terrorists abducted students and staff from a Catholic school in Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-urges-state-of-emergency-after-terrorists-raid-niger-catholic-school/

Gov. Sanwo-Olu inaugurates a 233-unit Lagos housing estate in Ajah, a public-private partnership aimed at providing affordable homes for residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-unveils-233-unit-housing-estate-calls-for-more-investment/

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a united national effort to unlock the full economic potential of the Niger Delta, insisting that the region remains central to Nigeria’s stability… The post Jonathan, Adebayo, Ozekhome Push for New Blueprint To Unlock Niger Delta Full Potential appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has called on military authorities to explain why troops were withdrawn from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, shortly before 25 schoolgirls were abducted in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. The governor made the remarks on Thursday, while receiving the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, who led […] Kebbi Gov demands investigation into withdrawal of soldiers before school girls’ abduction

"At dawn, they snatched a car which they used to convey the abducted students, while some others were wisked away on motorcycles" The post How some Niger schoolgirls escaped when kidnappers’ car broke down – Eyewitness appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has rejected allegations by the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploration, Security and Anti Money Laundering that it has been unwilling to cooperate in the ongoing probe into illegal mining activities across the country. The Ministry said the claim of non-cooperation is inaccurate and does not […]

‎A group, under the auspices of Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has established a link between the steady increase in Nigeria’s Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) and the decline in… The post Why Inflation Rate In Nigeria Declined For Seventh Consecutive Month – IMPI appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ECOWAS warns the UN that rising terrorism in West Africa is now an existential threat, disrupting trade and expanding into coastal states. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorism-surge-now-an-existential-threat-to-west-africa-ecowas/

Human rights activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has decried the recent insecurity ravaging Nigeria. In a post on her verified X handle on Friday, Yesufu said it was no longer time for propaganda, stressing that Nigeria is under siege. “This is no longer the time for propaganda. Nigeria is under siege. […] Insecurity: Nigeria under siege, no time for propaganda – Aisha Yesufu

The European Union (EU) in conjunction with other development partners are exploring new measures to accelerate the €820million Euros digital penetration drive in Nigeria. Already, within this year 2025, a… The post EU Funded €820m Digital Expansion Drive In Nigeria Births In Kano appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu cancels his planned trips to South Africa and Angola, directing VP Shettima to lead delegations amid rising security concerns at home Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-cancels-safrica-angola-trips-shettima-to-lead-delegations/

Four suspected armed robbery, murder and rape gang have been gunned down during an exchange of gun fire by Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team,(CP-SAT) in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. A Policeman sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, DAILY POST can report. The suspects were gunned down on 19th November 2025 and confirmed […] Four-men robbery gang killed in gunfire with Delta Police