24 rescued Kebbi schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, were formally handed over to the state’s First Lady in good health Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-first-lady-receives-24-rescued-schoolgirls/

The EFCC has pledged a probe into alleged Kogi LG fund misuse following a petition by the Igala Youth Council over diverted federal allocations. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-pledges-probe-into-kogi-lg-fund-misuse-allegations/

The Nigerian Army refutes claims of power struggles, poor welfare, and financial misappropriation at the 90 Amphibious Battalion in Delta State. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-refutes-claims-of-power-struggle-poor-welfare-at-90-battalion/

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the Northern Region and the FCT, Rev. John Hayab, has disclosed that a parent died of a heart attack following the abduction of his three children at St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Hayab made this known on Tuesday while speaking to ARISE News. He […] The post Father Of Three Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Dies Of Heart Attack – CAN Chairman appeared first on OsunDefender.

LAGOS – Thirty years after the landmark Beijing Declaration, stakeholders have urged strategic reforms and deliberate policy actions to strengthen women’s participation in Nigerian politics, stressing that symbolic inclusion is… The post 30 Years After Beijing: Stakeholders Call For Strategic Reforms To Empower Nigerian Women In Politics appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Special Counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Mr. Aloy Ejimakor, yesterday arrived in Sokoto State to visit the separatist agitator currently serving a life sentence. Ejimakor travelled to the state in the company of Kanu’s wife, Uchechi, and his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu. The trio are scheduled [...]

According to Dr Soludo, who is also the founder of Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, "Yesterday, November 25, 2025, we raised a voice of action as we joined the global community to commemorate this year's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 

Bauchi’s governor clarifies that five slain policemen in Darazo LGA were victims of a community issue, not a bandit attack as earlier reported by police. Read More: https://punchng.com/slain-five-policemen-not-killed-by-bandits-bauchi-gov/

Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun declares state police non-negotiable for tackling national insecurity, urging a unified Southern stance for true federalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-non-negotiable-says-ogun-gov/

An Abuja-based lawyer, Ahmed Abdulrahman, accused of cyberbullying serving Senator Umar Shehu Buba, has been returned to custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) following his inability to perfect the bail conditions imposed on him by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The legal practitioner was returned to custody alongside four others, namely Daure […] Lawyer accused of cyberbullying Senator Shehu Buba returned to custody over inability to perfect bail conditions

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator, on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Mr Tukur Mamu was offered a N50 million share by Shugaba, leader of the terrorist group who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train in 2022. The DSS operative, who testified as the 6th prosecution witness (PW-6) in the ongoing terrorism […] The post Kaduna Train Attack: How Terrorist Leader Gave Tukur Mamu N50m From Paid Ransom – DSS Operative appeared first on OsunDefender.

Mr Wase cautioned strongly against attempts to frame the conflict along religious lines, insisting that the violence is driven purely by criminality. The post Lawmaker warns of criminal infiltration in military, rejects religious framing of insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A fire outbreak at a diaper factory in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra, on Wednesday destroyed property worth millions of naira. Mr Chukwudi Chiketa, the Fire Chief of the Anambra Fire Service, made this known to newsmen in Onitsha. Chiketa revealed that the quick intervention of fire service personnel prevented the blaze […] Fire guts factory in Anambra

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following his decision to officially join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku announced his ADC membership on Monday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, posting images of himself holding the party card […] The post APC Slams Atiku For Joining ADC, Calls It “Political Panic” appeared first on OsunDefender.

Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdusalam Gwarzo, has warned that criminal groups across the country were becoming increasingly complex, while government response has not matched the pace of evolving security threats. Gwarzo stated this on Wednesday when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel in his office. He lamented […]

The Nigerian Senate commends President Tinubu for recent hostage rescues but warns of escalating Nigerian insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-hails-tinubu-security-agencies-for-rescuing-hostages/

Ahmedabad is the key city in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat, home to a 130,000-seater arena, which is the world's biggest cricket stadium. The post India’s Ahmedabad To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has welcomed the safe return of the students abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami expressed condolences to the family of the slain […] Malami welcomes rescue of Kebbi schoolgirls, urges proactive strategies to prevent future attacks

The Nigerian naira traded near the mid-₦1,400s against the US dollar on Wednesday, November 26, with the official Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) — the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) — around ₦1,452–₦1,456 per $1, while parallel (black-market) dealers quoted the greenback between about ₦1,455 and ₦1,468. Quick summary (key rates) NFEM (official VWAP): ~₦1,452–₦1,456 […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) to Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, November 26, 2025 appeared first on OsunDefender.

"Acting on this request, INTERPOL NCB Abuja initiated discreet intelligence-led operations which led to his arrest in Abuja. The post Police arrest, repatriate Turkish national convicted of fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Radda, while inspecting the road, was visibly disturbed by its poor and unsafe condition. He expressed concern that residents of Yankara New Extension had endured years of hardship due to the deplorable state of the route. The post Gov Radda awards contract for construction of dilapidated Yankara road in Faskari LGA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the upgrade and renovation of facilities at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Rivers State.  Fubara gave the approval while receiving the Director-General The post Fubara approves upgrade of NYSC facilities in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A High Court sitting in Umunze, Orumba South Judicial Division and presided over by Hon. Justice Jude Obiora, has decried the issuance of a certificate of recognition to one Chief Timothy Okwudiri Ifurunwa as the monarch-elect of Ihitte community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ifurunwa was issued the certificate, alongside other […] Court decries issuance of certificate to Anambra community ,monarch-elect, despite pending litigation

A High Court sitting in Kano, on Wednesday, adjourned the trial of former governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others until February 3, 2026, for a hearing on all pending motions on their corruption trial. LEADERSHIP reports that the Kano State Government has instituted an 11-count charge bordering on bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation, […]

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike condemns an unauthorized FCT school closure directive, calling it a dangerous breach and reassuring parents of school safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-slams-unauthorized-fct-school-closure-directive/

Barely 24 hours after the presidency announced the liberation of the 38 Eruku worshippers, crediting the operation to "pressure from DSS and the military," the bandits struck again in the same local government area. The post Fresh abductions in Kwara, Kano mar celebration of Kebbi schoolgirls’ rescue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“They said it’s not in their agenda, and there’s no way because we don’t have such a threat that will make us shut down the schools.” The post No security threat in FCT to warrant schools’ closure – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Business activities in Adamawa and Taraba states are expected to slow down next week as the Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, prepares for a week-long planned power outage. In a statement released on Wednesday, YEDC announced that the outage will affect several communities across the two states as the company undertakes major maintenance work. The […] YEDC announces week-long power outage across Adamawa, Taraba

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Atalanta will demand €50m to sell Ademola Lookman to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, Prompt News reports. Galatasaray have strong interest in the  tricky winger, and want to bring him to Turkey in January. According to Italian news outlet, Gazzetta dello Sport, Atalanta will only sell the Nigerian for €50m, and [...]

Club Brugge have included Nigerian youngster Vince Osuji in their squad for tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash Sporting Lisbon. DAILY POST recalls Osuji also made Brugge’s matchday squad for the clash with Atalanta in September. The 19-year-old will be looking to make his debut in the competition against the Portuguese. The defender linked up with […] UCL: Club Brugge name Nigerian youngster in squad for Sporting Lisbon clash

Bauchi Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has strongly asserted that his state remains the safest in

Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West) has called on the Federal Government to initiate a political process to address the challenges surrounding the sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court. The post Senator Dickson urges political solution, calls for safe custody of Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Human Rights Commission official raised the alarm against disinheritance of girls and widows, saying that people scrambled for late husbands’ and fathers’ property, “trying to disinherit their children”. The post Forcing women to take oath to prove their fidelity is harmful practice – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Yoruba Youth Socio-Cultural Association (YYSA), on Wednesday, faulted calls for the Federal Government to rename the University of Ilorin after Shehu Alimi, describing the proposal as an attempt to "further usurp and fulanise" Ilorin. The post Group rejects call to rename UNILORIN, warns against ‘Fulanisation’ of Ilorin appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is presently presiding over an expanded security committee meeting of the FCT Administration. The meeting has in attendance the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, heads of security agencies, area council chairmen, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. This comes as Wike placed security […] Wike presides over expanded security committee meeting amid insecurity

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has signed the Katsina 2026 budget into law, allocating N897.8bn with a historic 18% for recurrent spending. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-gov-signs-2026-appropriation-bill-into-law/