PDP chieftain Dr. Gbenga Hashim urges Northern leaders to take responsibility for the region’s escalating insecurity and governance failures. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-chieftain-urges-northern-leaders-to-take-responsibility-for-insecurity/

SERAP demands INEC explain the alleged mismanagement of ₦55.9bn in INEC election funds for the 2019 polls, citing the Auditor-General’s report. Read More: https://punchng.com/account-for-%e2%82%a655-9bn-election-funds-serap-tells-inec/

Military personnel in Benin announce a coup to oust President Patrice Talon. The presidency denies the takeover, stating the situation is under control. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-soldiers-announce-coup-presidency-insists-president-talon-safe/

Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy has addressed an ongoing impersonation issue after a fake X account used his name and image to advertise a supposed giveaway.

IPOB encourages Ndigbo to return home for Christmas festivities, assuring them of adequate security and tranquility throughout the South-East region. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipob-urges-ndigbo-to-celebrate-christmas-in-east-promises-security/

President Tinubu’s recruitment surge may generate political reassurance, especially under international pressure and heightened domestic fear. Yet, Nigeria cannot achieve lasting security by feeding more personnel into a compromised system. The nation must first confront insider corruption, rebuild doctrine, end political interference, and create a security culture grounded in merit rather than patronage. Nigeria is […] The post The hidden war within Nigeria’s military: Sabotage, politics, and stalled reform, By Oludare Ogunlana appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chairman of the ruling house stated that only bonafide members of the family would be allowed to participate in the selection process. The post Awujale Stool: Prove your royal lineage – Ruling house tells KWAM 1 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph reintroduces herself amid marital split rumours in a viral video, sharing her life updates and offering encouraging words to her fans.

The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has rejoiced with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on his 10th coronation anniversary. Sulu-Gambari, in a statement by his press secretary, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, described Oba Ogunwusi as a phenomenal traditional ruler with a strong penchant for national […]

Prominent Nigerians denied past reports linking them to terrorism financing, calling the allegations fabricated, misleading, and politically motivated.

Two Nigerian Air Force pilots are hailed for their bravery after safely ejecting from an Alpha Jet during a NAF jet crash in Niger State. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-naf-hails-pilots-who-ejected-from-crashed-jet-for-bravery/

By Alumona Ukwueze  NSUKKA —Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Orokam Forest, Benue State, which shares common border with Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. A reliable military source told journalists on Saturday that the victims were abducted over the weekend […] The post Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Enugu – Benue border forest  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sadio Mane's cryptic post sparks debate amid Mo Salah's benching. Tensions rise as Salah's interview reveals frustrations with Liverpool's management.

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has expressed concern over the deplorable condition of the Ibadan–Gbongan road, describing it as a death trap. Oyintiloye, while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said the road, which links Oyo, Osun, and Ondo states, has become a threat to road […] APC chieftain decries deplorable state of Gbongan-Ibadan federal road

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has assured Igbo people, both at home and in the diaspora, of robust security across the Southeast during the festive season, urging them to return in large numbers without fear. The group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, gave this assurance in a statement on Sunday. Powerful stated […] Don’t be scared of coming home for Christmas, your security is guaranteed – IPOB tells Ndigbo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced that its operatives recovered over 7.6 million tramadol pills and a total of 76,273.4 kilograms of various strains of cannabis, including Colorado, Loud, and Skunk. Several members of drug trafficking organizations linked to the seizures were also arrested. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday […] NDLEA seizes 7.6 million tramadol pills, 76,273kg Colorado, skunk

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has rounded off his statewide engagement tour to council areas with the commissioning of major development projects delivered by Katsina Local Government Chairman,… The post Radda Concludes Statewide Tour In Charanchi, Katsina LGAs, Commission Projects appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Dapo Akinrefon  A Lagos ruling house, the Akinsanya Olojo Family, a branch of the King Kosoko Royal Dynasty, yesterday, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to approve the installation of Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko as the next Oloja of Lagos.  The family said Prince Abiola was duly selected as Oloja-elect on December 12, 2020, but has remained […] The post Royal family to Sanwo-Olu: Install Prince Kosoko as Oloja of Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

It has been reported that there’s an attempted coup in Benin Republic. Details later …… The post BREAKING: Attempted Coup In Benin Republic appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

This comes shortly after a group of military officials appeared on the Benin national Television, declaring the removal of the president and all state institutions on Sunday. The post BREAKING: Benin Coup: President Talon safe, army regaining control from putschists – Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benin’s President Patrice Talon is safe, and security forces are restoring order after a faction of soldiers claimed to have removed him from power, the presidency announced on Sunday. In a brief statement, the presidency dismissed the soldiers’ declaration as the actions of a fringe group with limited influence. “This is a small group of […] BREAKING: Talon safe as loyalist forces regain control after brief coup scare

The police command in Edo State has warned residents against the sale and use of fireworks during the festive season. The post Yuletide Season: Police ban sale, use of fireworks in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has received a condolence visit from the Commission’s pioneer Executive Secretary, Prof. John Kennedy Opara, and his delegation.… The post NCPC Boss Receives Pioneer Executive Secretary On A Condolence Visit appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

"These allegations also constitute abuse of public office and show the urgent need by INEC under your leadership to commit to transparency." The post SERAP asks INEC to account for N55.9 billion following Auditor-General’s report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Lionel Messi has stretched his record as the most decorated footballer in history after leading Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title. The post Messi extends record as player with most trophies after MLS Cup triumph appeared first on Vanguard News.

Soldiers in the Republic of Benin on Sunday claimed to have toppled President Patrice Talon, declaring his removal in what appears to be the West African nation’s latest brush with instability. The announcement, made on state television, came less than five months before Talon was expected to end his decade-long tenure next April. The broadcast [...]

An apparent coup attempt unfolded in Benin on Sunday as the military claimed to have overthrown President Patrice Talon, with a video of the event trending online.

Africa has experienced a notable resurgence in military coups since 2020, with at least

“My first job was as a tutor in college, and then I worked at Wal-Mart for a few months to save money for moving to Georgia to live with one of my older sisters studying for the bar exam.” The post INTERVIEW: Why I chose to teach English in China, Taiwan – African-American Rachel Drake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

•Forum affirms loyalty to ‘united Nigeria’, implores leaders to shun divisive rhetoric All governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have thrown their weight behind the recent re-engineering of national security architecture by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that safety of citizens’ lives and their property remains a non-negotiable obligation of the government. The [...]

Ghana will in January host a major continental leadership forum designed to reinforce political and economic relations with Nigeria, it has been learnt. The Regal Influence Summit is being organised The post Foundation plans summit to strengthen Nigeria–Ghana relations appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The army stated that the suspension of retirements is aimed at retaining manpower, experience, and operational capacity as the Armed Forces expand in response to rising insecurity. The post Nigerian Army Suspends Officer Retirements Amid National Security Emergency appeared first on Channels Television.

…urges salt intake reduction  Abuja residents and the wider public have been urged to drastically reduce salt consumption as Nigeria faces a surge in hypertension, cardiovascular disease and kidney failure The post CSCI to Abuja residents: Prevent hypertension, kidney failure appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Amid rising security challenges across the country, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on Yorubas and Nigerians in general to remain vigilant. He made the appeal at The post Insecurity: Olubadan tasks Yorubas, others on vigilance  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

KANO – No fewer than 4,444 Qur’an memorizers gathered at the Government House for a statewide prayer intervention targetted at confronting the rising wave of bandit attacks. The massive spiritual… The post Kano Rallies In Unity As Thousands Gather For Prayers Against Bandit Attacks appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) has visited the two Nigerian Air Force pilots that survived yesterday’s crash. The Alpha Jet pilots safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a The post Jet crash: NAF chief visits injured pilots, commands personnel coordination  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.