Kebbi’s Governor Idris expresses confidence in new Defence Minister Christopher Musa’s ability to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, citing his past suc Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-confirms-musas-capacity-to-tackle-insecurity/

Aspirant Prof. Mohammad Sani Haruna calls for peace ahead of the Nasarawa 2027 polls, outlining his vision for development and youth empowerment. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-gov-aspirant-preaches-peace-ahead-2027-polls/

Health workers and NGOs in Nasarawa address adolescent sexual health challenges, presenting scorecards to track progress and highlight service access gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-health-workers-ngos-raise-adolescent-sexual-health-concerns/

Stakeholders warn a proposed cashew export ban in Nigeria will trigger massive job losses, collapse farms, and cripple the agro-export economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/cashew-export-ban-will-trigger-massive-job-losses-kogi-stakeholders/

The Nigerian economy is set for a breakthrough driven by innovation, private-sector partnerships, and regional integration, as highlighted at the 2025 Trad Read More: https://punchng.com/innovation-partnerships-will-drive-nigerias-economic-breakthrough-fg/

PIND and Ford Foundation boost host community development in the Niger Delta, strengthening the Petroleum Industry Act’s implementation for local benefits. Read More: https://punchng.com/pind-ford-foundation-boosts-pia-in-niger-delta/

Taraba State University hosts a national conference on violent conflicts to strengthen Taraba peacebuilding efforts and consolidate recent security gains. Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-varsity-peace-bureau-convene-parley-on-rising-violence/

Abubakar Malami’s 2027 Kebbi governorship bid on the ADC platform is set to reshape the state’s political landscape, challenging the incumbent APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/malamis-2027-gov-bid-reshapes-kebbi-political-landscape/

An agricultural research group, CGIAR, is launching an AI solution to boost food security, scale innovations, and align research with farmer needs in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/agric-research-group-unveils-ai-solution-for-food-security/

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) newly released guideline on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies marks a watershed moment in the global fight against obesity. For too long, obesity has been trivialised… The post Why WHO’s Guideline Is Critical In Tackling The Global Obesity Emergency appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A Federal High Court defers hearing on Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal for transfer from Sokoto prison after rejecting his brother’s non-legal representation. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-defers-kanus-transfer-appeal-rejects-brothers-representation/

None of the three Guineas is thriving, but in Guinea-Bissau, the country that sits on Africa’s map like a tongue of fire, recent events are twisting that nation’s fate into profound misery.  Guinea Conakry is in the grip of a military dictatorship with a messianic complex, while Equatorial Guinea is led by an authoritarian civilian government […] The post A troubling message from Guinea-Bissau, by Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson reassures foreign investors about security, highlighting the benefits of investing in Nigeria at the Imo State Economic Summit. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-uk-pm-johnson-in-nigeria-reassures-foreign-investors/

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has taken an action on fresh push Nnamdi Kanu's younger brother. Emmanuel Kanu, citing legal concerns.

The Defence Headquarters reports that troops rescued 318 kidnapped victims and arrested 74 suspects involved in terrorism and oil theft in November. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rescue-318-kidnapped-victims-arrest-74-suspects-dhq-2/

By Dapo Akinrefon Two groups, Oodua Peoples Network, OPN, and Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Forum, NDSF, have rejected the call for the removal of National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu by Senator Francis Fadahunsi because he is not a soldier. The senator, who represents Osun East in the Senate, said in a statement by his […] The post Groups to Tinubu: Disregard lawmaker’s call for Ribadu’s sack appeared first on Vanguard News.

CURIOUS. And curiouser.  That’s how I can describe happenings on the Defence turf. Just weeks ago, immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa exited active service as a uniformed soldier. His exit, still unexplained, led to the elevation of his immediate subordinates into vacancies created by his exit. The burly Chief of […] The post Insecurity: Between Badaru’s resignation and General Musa’s return, by Adekunle Adekoya appeared first on Vanguard News.

Farmers in Ondo State protest persistent attacks and harassment by alleged land grabbers, demanding government intervention to secure their farmlands. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-farmers-protest-over-attack-in-forest-reserve/

Gen Chris Musa: “Nigerians have shown me love, and I assure them that I will work, whatever it takes, to ensure that Nigeria is secured. Within the shortest possible time, Nigerians will see results,” The post We’ll defeat terror, restore order, peace—Defence Minister, NSA  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Edo State Assembly threatens to arrest ex-Gov. Obaseki for failing to appear before a committee probing the MOWAA museum and Radisson Hotel projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-threatens-obaseki-arrest-over-controversial-museum-hotel/

Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) starts its second phase of Ogun tax enforcement to recover outstanding liabilities and boost state revenue. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogirs-commences-second-phase-of-enforcement-exercise/

Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo on November 26, 2025 sat in his office as the President of Guinea-Bissau. As a retired General, the 53-year-old knew when he was beaten. Three days earlier, he had succumbed to unbearable pressures that he allowed general elections to be held despite his fears. His tenure had expired on February 27, 2025. […] The post The inside story of the fake coup in Guinea-Bissau, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State aims to double its tech economy’s contribution to GDP by 2030, leveraging innovation, AI, and new legislation like the Lagos Innovation Bill. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-double-tech-contribution-to-gdp-by-2030-commissioner/

A policeman has died in a tragic Abuja road crash after a truck driver lost control. The FCT Police Command has arrested the driver as investigations begin Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-arrested-as-policeman-dies-in-abuja-road-crash/

President Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees are set for rigorous Senate confirmation hearings. Learn about the career and non-career diplomats on the list Read More: https://punchng.com/big-diplomatic-overhaul-tinubus-65-envoy-picks-brace-for-senate-storm/

Kebbi State Governor donates 10 Hilux vehicles to strengthen security operations and protect workers along the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry highway project. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-donates-10-hilux-trucks-to-secure-sokoto-badagry-highway/

The Nigerian Senate has ordered a nationwide crackdown on a lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, caused by used battery recycling factories in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-nationwide-crackdown-as-lead-poisoning-hits-lagos/

Teachers in Kwara State laud new AI flashcards and storybooks, tools designed to modernize the AI classroom and improve digital readiness for young learner Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-teachers-hail-ai-classroom/

WISCAR’s 2025 conference rallies support for reforms to secure greater female representation and advance gender equality in Nigeria’s key sectors. Read More: https://punchng.com/wiscar-champions-gender-equality-across-sectors/

PENGASSAN calls on the Nigerian government to name and prosecute sponsors of terrorism to curb the rising wave of insecurity and kidnappings in the country Read More: https://punchng.com/expose-sponsors-of-terrorism-pengassan-charges-fg/

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago calls on private investors to establish universities, promising government support to expand educational access and qual Read More: https://punchng.com/bago-woos-more-private-investors-to-establish-varsities/

The massive 500,000bpd Ondo refinery project takes a significant leap forward with the incorporation of a new joint venture to spearhead development. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-advances-500000bpd-refinery-ftz-projects/

Tanzania strengthens trade ties with Nigeria, showcasing premium agricultural products like coffee, tea, and spices at the Kano International Trade Fair. Read More: https://punchng.com/tanzania-showcases-agric-products-at-kano-trade-fair/

Nigeria’s PTAD reports its monthly pension payout to retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme has surpassed N1 trillion since 2015, reforming the system. Read More: https://punchng.com/ptad-monthly-payout-to-retirees-soars-to-n1tn/

Isale-Eko Descendants Union offers a free health screening in Lagos, providing vital checks, disease screening, and health education for the community. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-unveils-free-health-screening-in-lagos/

The Niger State police command has arrested 11 suspects in a major child trafficking bust, leading to the rescue of nine children. Get the latest details. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-police-arrest-11-suspects-for-child-trafficking/