French film icon and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The star of ‘And God Created Woman’ was a symbol of the 1960s. Read More: https://punchng.com/french-film-legend-brigitte-bardot-dies-at-91/

Popular Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has said she did not lie as claimed by the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor. DAILY POST reports that the preacher, on Sunday, while tendering apologies to the actress over a furry of allegations against him, said some of the claims by the actress were lies. […] I don’t lie – Nollywood actress Doris Ogala picks holes in Chris Okafor’s apology

Former Nigeria U23 goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro has criticized Super Eagles keeper, Stanley Nwabali amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. The 49-year-old branded Nwabali as distorted, insisting that his passes were not good and the Chippa United goalkeeper is also overweight. “They [Super Eagles management] need to look at Nwabali,” Babayaro […] AFCON: You’re distorted, overweight – Babayaro slams Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali

Babafemi said the arrests followed the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine, weighing a total of 1.50 kilograms, at the Lagos airport. The post NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict, Three Others Over UK-Bound Cocaine appeared first on Channels Television.

November's gender matters highlighted the pervasive issue of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV). The post Key developments in women’s rights, equality in Nigeria (November 2025 Edition) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Coach of the Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Eric Chelle, has provided his reason for introducing the likes of Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke and Chidozie Awaziem in the last minutes of the game against Tunisia on Saturday. The Super Eagles came out of the game 3-2 better than Tunisia in the […] AFCON: Why I brought on Moses Simon, Ejuke late against Tunisia – Chelle

MTN Nigeria, as part of its nationwide YelloTide festive campaign, has presented a N2 million gift to a newlywed couple, Mr and Mrs Uchechukwu Anugwo. The post MTN Nigeria gifts couple N2m at Surprise ‘Yello Wedding’ in Enugu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf mourns the death of retired Brigadier General Kabir Muhammad Galadanchi, describing him as a true patriot. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-mourns-retired-brigadier-general/

Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has given the reason for influx of terrorists in Nigeria. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Sani attributed increased terrorism in the country to the security agreement between Russia and the Sahelian states. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria has witnessed dozens […] Why there’s wave of insecurity in Nigeria – Shehu Sani

The verdict, however, is still unfolding. Energy security is a process, not a destination. Whether current gains endure will depend on institutional depth, policy consistency and the willingness to confront entrenched inefficiencies. For now, Ojulari’s tenure represents a cautious but deliberate attempt to anchor Nigeria’s energy sector more firmly to economic stability — an effort […] The post Ojulari, energy security and the hard question of revenue protection, By Richard Ezi-obodo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army says its troops of the Joint Task Force, JTF, Faruruwa, have rescued a kidnap victim after successful security operation along the Kano-Katsina border in the early hours of Sunday. The Nigerian Army Public Relations Officer, 3 Brigade Kano, Maj. Zubair Babatunde disclosed this on Sunday in Kano. Babatunde stated that the operation […] Troops rescue abducted victim, recover motorcycles, cattle in Kano

A Gombe Government House worker was found dead after alleged assault by a colleague; police confirmed arrest and ongoing investigation into the homicide case.

The Nigerian senior national team handler, Eric Chelle has said it seems he no longer knows the football rules. Chelle was speaking about the penalty awarded to Tunisia in the closing stages of their second group game on Saturday. The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 in Fez, Morocco and took charge of the […] AFCON: ‘Reality is I don’t know rules’ – Eric Chelle on penalty awarded to Tunisia

The Taraba State House of Assembly says its Speaker, John Bonzena, never gave N1,000 each to constituents as a Christmas gift. The rebuttal comes after reports that some women and youth from Zing Local Government Area of the state, were unsatisfied, after about 37 constituents were reportedly invited by the Speaker to his residence in […] Our Speaker didn’t give N1,000 Christmas gift to constituents -Taraba Assembly

A resident of Sokoto State shared his thoughts after US President Donald Trump confirmed an attack on deadly ISIS terrorists in the state on Christmas Day.

A round-up of top entertainment stories you might have missed last week. The post Asake’s babymama, Carter Efe’s Twitch account, Bimbo Ademoye’s simple wedding, other ent stories from last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued the 35 state governors including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for the spending of about N14 trillion realised as fuel subsidy savings. The Deputy Director of SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare, made this revelation in a statement on […] SERAP sues governors over N14trn fuel‑subsidy savings

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approved that Sa’ad Aminu Sa’ad and Nabil Aliyu Daneji, children of deceased Kano lawmakers to contest the vacant seats of Kano State House of Assembly for Municipal and Ungogo constituencies created over the death of their fathers. The approval followed wide consultations led by the party’s National Leader, […]

A notorious drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, who was previously convicted of dealing in 30.10kg of methamphetamine in 2023, has again been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Basil’s arrest followed the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilograms concealed in factory-sealed sachets of cold-water starch heading to […]

The Taraba State House of Assembly denies reports that its Speaker, John Bonzena, gave constituents a N1,000 Christmas gift, clarifying the context. Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-assembly-denies-speaker-gave-n1000-christmas-gift-to-constituents/

A political pressure group, the Zing Watch Group (ZWG), has condemned what it described as unfair and unbalanced media reports regarding the Christmas cash gift given by the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, John Kizito Bonzena, to his constituents. The post Taraba Assembly, group clarify Speaker’s N1,000 Christmas cash gifts appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria held on to a 3-2 win over Tunisia in AFCON 2025 amid controversy as referee Boubou Traore awarded a contentious penalty against the Super Eagles.

A Calabar-based cleric, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has stated that former Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, owes a debt of gratitude to the people of the Southern Senatorial District for ensuring his re-election for a second term. According to the cleric, Ayade’s return for a second term was not automatic, as there were political […] Ex-Gov Ayade owes Cross River South for winning second term — Cleric

Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO of ATE, discusses creating skilled jobs for young Nigerians, helping small brands scale across African markets, and more.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have repelled armed bandits and rescued a kidnap victim during an early morning operation along the Kano–Katsina border. The operation, which took place at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, followed a tip-off received by troops operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Yankwada regarding […]

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has released what he described as evidence showing that the Oyo State Government, under Governor Seyi Makinde, received ₦50 billion from the Federal Government as intervention funds for victims of the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Fayose’s disclosure came two days after he claimed on a national television that […]

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has asked Governor Seyi Makinde to explain how he allegedly utilised a N50 billion relief fund received from President Bola Tinubu The post APC to Makinde: Account for alleged N50bn Bodija explosion relief fund or resign appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala on Sunday said she has accepted an apology from Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry. “Pastor Chris please don’t kneel. This was all I wanted. Apology accepted,” the Nollywood actress wrote on Facebook. DAILY POST reports that Ogala had earlier in the day shared a video of pastor […] It’s all I wanted – Doris Ogala finally accepts Pastor Chris’ apology

The Nigerian Army said its troops fighting insurgency in Borno and some parts of North-East killed 438 terrorists, recovered 254 assorted weapons and rescued 366 civilians from various terrorist enclaves in the past seven months. The Army also revealed that it recovered 300 units of Starlink communication devices and established new Forward Operating Bases at […]

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has told Governor Seyi Makinde to explain how he utilised the N50 billion Relief Fund allegedly received from President Bola Tinubu in the wake of the explosion that rocked the Bodija GRA in January 2024. LEADERSHIP recalls that a former Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele […]

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that he was learning politics from President Bola Tinubu. Yilwatda stated this on Saturday during his conferment with a traditional title, “Kaeh-rit,” meaning “the good seed of Ampang East,” in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State. Speaking after the event, […]

Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, has reportedly apologized and asked for forgiveness following allegations made against him by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala. In a video shared on Facebook by Ogala on Sunday, the cleric was seen kneeling before members of his church as he expressed remorse over what he described as […] Doris Ogala: Pastor Chris kneels before church, begs for forgiveness [Video]

The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Nigeria also warned regional and international actors against any actions that could undermine the Somalia’s constitutional order or recognise any part of its territory as an independent entity. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

A family source provides new details after a suspected United States (US) airstrike hits a top hotel in Offa, Kwara State, leaving people injured.

Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, says Nigerians are paying the cheapest domestic air fares in the world. Onyema made this revelation on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to the public outcry of costly air fares in Nigeria. “Nigerians are paying […] Nigerians paying cheapest domestic air fares in the world – Air Peace boss, Onyema

Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa has claimed that women cheat more in relationships than men. The actress, while speaking in a recent episode of Toke Moments, spoke on infidelity and the gender dynamics in maintaining extramarital relationships. Toke claimed that women find it easier to cheat than men, adding that unlike most men, […]