NAFDAC officials report that severe insecurity hampers their operations in Sokoto, blocking access to over half the state for crucial inspections and regul Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-hampers-nafdac-operations-in-sokoto-official/

The Nigerian government has approved the paramilitary officers promotion for 24,202 senior personnel across four agencies to boost morale and service deliv Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-promotion-of-over-24000-paramilitary-officers/

President Tinubu congratulates former Information Minister, Professor Jerry Gana at 80, praising his long record of public service and eloquence. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-ex-minister-jerry-gana-at-80/

The Kano State Police Command has commenced the strict enforcement of the existing ban on commercial motorcycle operations and the restriction of commercial tricycle operations between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in some parts of the state. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna […]

Stakeholders have been urged to build a Nigeria where every child is digitally ready, the youth employable and every adolescent can compete anywhere in the world. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Chief of Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, who gave the charge, said digital skills acquisition is no longer a luxury but necessary to […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the provision of protection and security for Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader and presidential candidate in the November 2025 presidential election, Dia Da Costa, following ‘imminent threats’ to his life. The Nigerian government said Da Costa is to be accommodated in the premises of the Nigerian Embassy in Bissau. OSUN DEFENDER reports […] The post FG Okays Security For Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Over Allege Threat to Leader appeared first on OsunDefender.

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced an indefinite ban on public displays by masquerades across the state. Speaking at a state function on Sunday, the governor said the directive was prompted by a recent surge in attacks on innocent residents by suspected criminals disguising themselves as masquerades in various localities. He stated, […]

Stella Omon Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, ha extended Nigeria’s warm congratulations to Her Excellency, Sylvie Baïpo-Témon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic… The post Nigeria Hails Central African Republic On 67th Independence Anniversary, Commits To Regional Peace appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Ondo State Government has created a special court to prosecute electricity theft, meter bypassing, and vandalism, signaling a zero-tolerance approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-establishes-special-court-for-electricity-theft-meter-bypass-cases/

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The MD/CE of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, has called on the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (NIESV) to strengthen strategic collaboration with the Corporation as the NDIC relies on NIESV members for accurate and credible valuation of assets of failed banks, which is critical for effective liquidation [...]

It said the newly discovered vein contains “7.95 million tonnes of oxide gold ore and 53.1 million tonnes of sulphide gold ore.”

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has assured parents that the 265 abducted students and teachers of St Mary’s Catholic school Papiri Agwara local government of Niger State still in the den of their captors are “doing fine” and will soon be reunited with their families. Ribadu, who visited the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora […] FG assures of safe return of 265 abductees of St Mary’s Catholic school in Niger

Labour and NECA have rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Act The post NSITF amendment bill will cripple Fund – Labour, NECA appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has passed vote of confidence in the Commander, Ondo State Security Network otherwise known Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye saying “he’s going nowhere.” He made the declaration… The post Update: Amotekun Commander Going Nowhere – Aiyedatiwa appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated statesman, academician, and politician, Professor Jerry Gana, on his 80th birthday anniversary. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, acknowledged Professor Gana’s decades of active service in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape. He served as a two-time Minister of Information and Culture/National Orientation under different administrations and as Director […]

Six days after the controversial revocation of Certificate of Occupancy of about 13,545 hectares of land belonging to Presco Plc by the Edo State Government, Governor, Monday Okpebholo has said as an investor he cannot be the one sending investors out of the state. DAILY POST recalls that the State Government had on November 22, […] Land revocation: Not my place to send investors out of Edo – Gov Okpebholo

Trump said he was "very satisfied" with Syria's performance under former Islamist rebel President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who made a historic visit to the White House in November. The post ‘Don’t interfere in Syria’ – Trump warns Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.

A building of four-bedroom flats was gutted by fire in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Monday. The incident occurred at about 14:17 hours at No 20, Oke-Bonke, Oluwole area, in Ilorin South Local Government Area of the state. According to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in Ilorin on Monday, “the incident […] Fire guts building of four-bedroom flats in Kwara

The Accountability and Policy Monitoring Group has firmly rejected recent allegations of financial recklessness and inappropriate use of private jets levelled against the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Suurnen Rachel Akper, the organisation described the claims as entirely […]

The Sultan urged governors across the 19 Northern states to pay closer attention to criticism and leverage constructive feedback to strengthen governance in the region. The post Insecurity: ‘Listen to critics to improve governance’, Sultan tells Northern governors appeared first on Vanguard News.

A routine security operation at Government Day Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja, nearly descended into chaos on Monday after some students misconstrued the arrival of soldiers as an attempted kidnapping, triggering panic across the premises. The post Panic at Abuja school as students mistake soldiers for kidnappers appeared first on Vanguard News.

A civil society organisation, Concerned Stakeholders for Educational Integrity (CSEI), has urged the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, to ensure that merit and global… The post Group Calls For Merit In Selection Of Next AE-FUNAI Vice-Chancellor appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The immediate-past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has rejected the invitation by the Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee set up to investigate funding and ownership of the controversial Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel in Benin City. The Edo State House of Assembly had set up the […]

Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) holds its 16th convocation, graduating 871 students. Discover how 57 achieved first-class honours at the ceremony. Read More: https://punchng.com/57-bag-first-class-as-jabu-graduates-871-students/

Vice Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Allen Onyema, has cautioned that domestic carriers may collapse if the Federal Government implements the new tax regime scheduled for January 1, 2026, without adjustments. The post AON warns Nigerian airlines could collapse under Tinubu’s new tax policy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki refuses to appear before the State Assembly panel probing MOWAA and Radisson Blu hotel, citing the matter is sub judice. Read More: https://punchng.com/obaseki-wont-appear-before-edo-assembly-panel-says-aide/

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and its cuts partners, including Russia, have maintained Nigeria’s crude oil production quota at 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) until December… The post OPEC+ Retains Nigeria’s 1.5mbd Oil Quota Through 2026 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Edo State Government on Monday dismissed allegations by the immediate past Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki that his successor, Governor Monday Okpebholo, threatened him and prevented him from… The post Obaseki Lied, Okpebholo Never Threatened Him From Entering Benin – Edo State Govt appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

How the mighty has fallen, when Natasha is done with 2baba ehh we won’t be able to recognize him.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has described the death of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, as a monumental loss in Nigeria’s unity.

The recent approval by President Bola Tinubu for the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group (JWG), aimed at

The Chief Promoter of the Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to explore a political solution in the case of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment. A Federal High Court in Abuja had convicted Kanu on several […] Nnamdi Kanu: Explore political solutions – Alternative Movement tells Tinubu

"The establishment of a full-fledged Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy marks a bold step toward maximising....

The controversy surrounding music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his wife, Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, has resurfaced after blogger and social media commentator Tosin Silverdam released new videos to back up his long-standing claims about the singer’s alleged arrest in the United Kingdom. Tosin first sparked the conversation in October 2025 when [...]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady sang an Hausa song while on a bike home. Netizens reacted to the post on TikTok.

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, received Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, at the State House, Abuja, marking the governor’s first official visit to the Presidency since his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post Tinubu meets Taraba Governor Kefas Agbu in Aso Villa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.