US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs criticizes Donald Trump’s military threat to Nigeria as ‘reckless,’ arguing it oversimplifies the country’s complex violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/trumps-military-threat-to-nigeria-reckless-says-us-congresswoman/

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu receives a life sentence after being found guilty on seven counts of terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/life-sentence-for-nnamdi-kanu-sends-strong-message-says-prosecution-counsel/

The DSS files terrorism charges against 7 suspected IPOB commanders linked to Simon Ekpa for receiving funds to advance the group’s activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-files-terrorism-charges-against-suspected-ipob-commanders-linked-to-simon-ekpa/

The US has reversed its decision to boycott the G20 summit in South Africa, signaling a last-minute change of heart to participate in the meeting. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-reverses-g20-boycott-signals-participation-in-south-africa-summit/

The Osun State Police Command has dismissed widespread rumors of a bandits attack on the Osogbo-Iwo Road, clarifying it was a false alarm. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-bandits-attack-in-osun-as-false-alarm/

Rivers Governor Fubara praises former President Goodluck Jonathan on his birthday, highlighting his commitment to democracy, peace, and national developmen Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-hails-jonathans-contributions-to-national-development/

APGA founder Chekwas Okorie says he has no grudge against Gov. Soludo, discussing the party’s long leadership crisis and his retirement from politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-hold-no-grudge-against-soludo-says-apga-founder-chekwas-okorie/

The ADC faults the FG for blaming Donald Trump for Nigeria’s insecurity, calling it a shameful abdication of responsibility amid worsening terror attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-stop-blaming-trump-take-responsibility-adc-tells-fg/

An eight-month-old baby was miraculously rescued unharmed on Thursday, following a multiple-vehicle collision at Otedola, inward Tollgate, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash left four pedestrians with severe injuries. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed that the early-morning accident involved four vehicles: a Hydra truck with registration number APP 261 FA, an LT […] Four injured, eight-month-old baby rescued in Lagos multiple-car crash

No fewer than 20 of the 34 Local Government Areas in Katsina State have entered into a peace accord with groups identified in security reports as bandits, even as fresh incidents in parts of the state have raised public concerns over the effectiveness of the arrangement. The post Katsina: 20 LGAs sign truce amid renewed attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded 177 deaths from Lassa fever between January and early November 2025. This was contained in NCDC’s situation report for week 44, covering October 27 to November 2. The report, released on Thursday shows that confirmed cases rose slightly from 11 in […]

Senator Ali Ndume urges the Federal Government to bring back Gen Uba, a captured army commander, and rescue 25 abducted schoolgirls amid rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/bring-back-gen-uba-dead-or-alive-ndume-tells-fg/

The Ogun State government has reiterated its committed to creating and sustaining an environment that support both industrial productivity and public safety remains unshakable. Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya stated this while delivering a keynote address at a two-day annual workshop for Health, Safety and Environment Officers of Industrial facilities in Ogun State. The […] Ogun reiterates commitment to industrial productivity, public safety

The EFCC refutes claims of only targeting internet fraudsters, highlighting its broad-based anti-corruption fight against all financial crimes in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-dismisses-claims-of-targeting-only-internet-fraudsters/

An international delegation visited Borno displaced communities to discuss sustainable solutions and strengthen cooperation for recovery and resilience. Read More: https://punchng.com/international-delegation-visits-borno-to-support-displaced-communities/

Renewed allegations concerning the welfare of children at an orphanage on Rukuba Road, Jos North, Plateau State, have prompted strong reactions, including the withdrawal of support by two major benefactors who are now calling for a formal investigation into the facility’s operations. The post Alleged abuse claims spur reactions at Jos orphanage appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed a pamphlet circulating on social media allegedly advising corps members to pay ransom if kidnapped, clarifying that the publication was not its official publication. In a statement on Thursday via its X handle, NYSC management explained that a similar document had been presented by a consultant for […]

Edo State government ends the imposition of permanent secretaries, ensuring the Edo Civil Service now makes appointments strictly based on merit for profes Read More: https://punchng.com/permanent-secretary-appointments-now-strictly-on-merit-in-edo-deputy-gov/

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion plans for the Y2025 Capital City Race scheduled for early hours of Saturday, 22nd November, 2025 between 6.00 to 9.00am. The 10km… The post ‎Lagos Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Capital City Race appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disowned a pamphlet circulating on social media that allegedly advises corps members to pay ransom if kidnapped, describing the document as fake and not reflective of its security policies. The post NYSC disowns viral pamphlet advising corps members to pay kidnappers ransom appeared first on Vanguard News.

A university VC urges the FG to decentralise NYSC for security training, allowing youths to handle weapons for self-defence amid rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/decentralise-nysc-for-security-training-ondo-private-varsity-vc-urges-fg/

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has called on the federal government and security agencies to quickly bring back, dead or alive,.the Brigade Commander of 25 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Musa Uba. Ndume also calledfor intensified efforts to safely rescue all the 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive School, Maga, Danko-Wasagu […]

Torkwase Nyiekaa Nigerian music legend, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has been unveiled as a key partner in the Made In Benue Project, signalling a major leap forward in the decade-long cultural… The post 2Baba Partners Made In Benue Movement To Drive New Wave Of Cultural Rebirth appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Guto village, a community on the outskirts of Bwari Area Council. The incident, which happened in the early hours of Thursday, also saw the killing of two of the kidnappers, while one police officer lost his life in the process. FCT police […]

An eyewitness told newsmen that the incident happened when the mother of the suspect invited the NSCDC officer to assist in chaining the boy to restrain him from being a nuisance in the society.

A United States Congresswoman, Sara Jacobs, has described as reckless President Donald Trump’s military threat to Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide. Jacobs made this statement on Thursday during a US Congress hearing on Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC. According to her, pinning Nigeria’s violence solely on religious conflict fails to capture […] Trump’s military threat to Nigeria reckless – US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs

Torkwase Nyiekaa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to nurturing the potential of Nigerian children, describing them as critical to the nation’s future. He made this known… The post Book Launch: Tinubu Endorses Salam’s Teen Leadership Initiative appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A coalition of Christian organisations has submitted petitions to the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging both bodies to launch an independent investigation into recurring attacks and killings affecting Christian communities in parts of Nigeria. The post Christian groups petition UN, ICC, call for independent probe into attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

As the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh 2025 draw to a close this weekend, Team Nigeria clinched another gold and silver medal in Women’s Freestyle wrestling on Thursday. Esther Kolawole secured gold in the Women’s Freestyle 62kg category, while Damola Ojo added a silver medal in the Women’s Freestyle 76kg, increasing Team Nigeria’s overall medal […]

Alhaji Lai Mohammed (CON), Nigeria’s former Minister of Information and Culture (2015-2023), has expressed profound sorrow over the deadly assault on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in Eruku,… The post Former Minister, Lai Mohammed, Mourns Victims Of Eruku Church Attack In Kwara appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria was first declared a CPC in 2020 under President Donald Trump, but former President Joe Biden removed the designation shortly after assuming office. The post Back Nigeria CPC Redesignation With Real Action, Bishop Anagbe Urges Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

A personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has died after being stabbed by a 19-year-old man in Oke-Ala community, Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government Area. The post 19-year-old man fatally stabs NSCDC officer in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Illegal migrants who use human rights claims to avoid deportation could now wait up to 30 years before becoming eligible for permanent residency under sweeping reforms unveiled by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The new package proposes major changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), applied retrospectively to nearly two million migrants who have arrived since […]

Several Facebook posts and voice notes alleged that gunmen were sighted between the Osuntedo and Idoo communities, sparking fear among residents and travellers.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned in strong terms the violent attack on Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, in Kwara State, where worshippers were killed and several others abducted… The post CAN Condemns Kwara Church Killings, Demands Swift Rescue Of Abducted Worshippers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The House of Representatives on Thursday issued a seven-day ultimatum to Chief Executive Officers of oil companies and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) invited to make presentations during the ongoing investigative hearing into the implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy initiated by the previous administration.