Legion Maria, a Kenyan church, celebrates the birth of the ‘Black Messiah,’ a co-founder they believe is the returned son of God for the people of Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenyan-church-celebrates-birth-of-black-messiah-at-christmas/

Primate Ayodele clarifies his prophecy on Super Eagles’ Ademola Lookman, stating it was misrepresented and referred to the entire AFCON tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-prophecy-on-lookman-misrepresented-says-primate-ayodele/

The Kano State Police Command confirms five arrests in connection with kidnapping and cattle rustling following intelligence-led operations in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-suspected-kidnappers-cattle-rustlers-in-kano/

Read Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s Christmas message to Nigerians. The RCCG leader prays for joy, health, and success in the coming glorious new year. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeboye-wife-urge-nigerians-to-embrace-christmas-blessings/

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun assures a peaceful handover in 2027, aiming to set a historic precedent for a rancour-free transition in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-promises-peaceful-rancour-free-handover-in-2027/

Controversial Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has declared that foreign involvement cannot be ruled out in terror attacks. Gumi said Nigeria is on the radar of some Western countries for clandestine operations aimed at justifying external intervention. He made the remark in a post on X while reacting to a Kaduna-based activist, Mahdi, who accused […] Terror attacks on worshippers: Foreign involvement can’t be ruled out – Sheikh Gumi

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed 152 personnel in Ebonyi to ensure safe roads during the yuletide. The post Yuletide: FRSC deploys 152 personnel in Ebonyi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former VP Atiku Abubakar and ex-Gov Nasir El-Rufai share Christmas messages, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, love, forgiveness, and reflection. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-el-rufai-call-for-unity-in-christmas-messages/

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of 22 suspects linked to a range of violent and organised crimes across several states, following a string of intelligence-led operations carried out by the Force Special Tactical Squad (STS). This was revealed in a statement posted by the Force on its Facebook handle on Thursday. […]

NICHOLAS UWERUNONYE The Kwara Inclusion Advocates (KIA) have welcomed the Christmas message by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in which he felicitated Christians in the state and acknowledged their consistent support, understanding,… The post KIA Welcomes Abdulrazaq’s Christmas Message, Urges Inclusion Of Christians In Governance appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

"The final reconciliation confirms that 230 pupils and staff members were abducted during the attack on St. Mary’s School, Papiri..." The post Catholic Church confirms all pupils, staff abducted from Niger school have regained freedom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the recent Borno mosque attack as a barbaric and cowardly act aimed at instilling fear and undermining p Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-govs-condemn-borno-mosque-attack-as-barbaric/

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas condemns the recent Borno mosque attack as barbaric, offering condolences to victims and reaffirming the government’s security commi Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-mosque-attack-barbaric-speaker-abbas/

ITODE AKARI The Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has celebrated babies born on Christmas Day and hosted children at the Port Harcourt Motherless Children’s Home… The post Lady Fubara Celebrates Christmas Babies, Hosts Children Of Port Harcourt Motherless Home appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Columnist Folorunso Adisa questions unexplained wealth of Malami and Farouk Ahmed and how defending officials affects fairness and accountability in Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles star Godfrey Obabona shares insights on Nigeria's strategy to defeat Tunisia in the 2025 AFCON, emphasising teamwork and cohesion

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Adatan Area Command, has honoured a Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) officer, Mr. Afolabi Oladotun, with the award of Best TRACE… The post TRACE Officer Bags PCRC Award For Outstanding Service appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

… Reaffirm Support for Gov. Otu Leaders and members of the Cross River State Elders Advisory Council from the Northern Senatorial District have publicly berated former APC State Chairman, Alphonsus… The post Northern Cross River Elders Condemn Former APC Chairman’s Outburst appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigerian Army reports a suicide bomber attack at a Maiduguri mosque, confirming 32 injuries and two fatalities. Security measures heightened during festive season.

ITODE AKARI All arrangements have been concluded for the inaugural meeting of the Rundele High School Agba-Ndele Old Students’ Association (RHSANOSA), scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025. The historic maiden… The post Rundele High School Alumni Association Holds Maiden Meeting on Saturday appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A Nigerian lady displayed a message she got from her husband who was missing her a day she attended a wedding in a village where there was no network.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shared values as they celebrate the 2025 Christmas. They made the call via X on Thursday in separate messages to Nigerians. Atiku particularly addressed Christian Nigerians, describing Christmas as a solemn reminder of the virtues of […] Christmas: Atiku, El-Rufai urge Nigerians to embrace unity

A man took to social media to report to Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, after spotting a filling station allegedly selling fuel above N739 per litre.

The denial comes after several social media posts began circulating the unverified claim of a change in the Chief of Staff position. The post Gbajabiamila Not Replaced As Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff – Presidency appeared first on Channels Television.

Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff. The post Gbajabiamila remains Tinubu’s Chief of Staff – Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A lady sent a message to her customers as her shop was affected in the fire incident at the Great Nigeria Tower in Lagos Island. What she said sparked reactions.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has extended warm Christmas wishes to Nigerians, acknowledging the tough times many are facing. The party further noted that millions of Nigerian families gather to… The post Many Nigerians Celebrating Christmas Under Difficult Circumstances – ADC appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

As HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to affect millions across Africa, young people are often at the centre of both the risk and the response. Yet too often, the voices closest to the problem struggle to influence policy and public debate. At the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), held […]

After a year of performing internationally and sharing her music with audiences around the world, Ghanaian-American artist Amaarae is returning home.

The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed viral social media claims about the replacement of Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff to President Tinubu Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-dismisses-claim-of-gbajabiamilas-replacement-as-chief-of-staff/

The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Divisional Command, Abeokuta, has commenced a coordinated enforcement and sensitisation operation at the Kuto Underpass to address traffic disorderliness and environmental infractions. The operation,… The post TRACE Moves Against Traffic Disorderliness, Environmental Offences At Kuto Underpass appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Enyimba will officially announce Deji Ayeni as their new technical adviser next week. The People’s Elephant suspended their erstwhile technical adviser, Stanley Eguma, in November due to poor results. Lawrence Ukaegbu has managed the Aba giants in interim capacity since Eguma’s suspension. Ayeni will now step in into […] NPFL: Enyimba to unveil Ayeni as technical adviser next week

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has described as barbaric the Christmas Eve mosque attack in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The incident which happened during prayers, left several worshippers dead and others injured. The Speaker, in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, stated […] ‘Barbaric’ — Speaker Abbas on Borno mosque attack

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Christmas Eve explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, describing the incident as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s worsening security situation and a failure of government to protect lives and property. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, […] The post PDP slams govt over Maiduguri mosque blast appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Nicolas Jackson and Riyad Mahrez are leading the golden boot race at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports. The duo have scored two goals each in the competition. Jackson bagged a brace in Senegal’s 3-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday. Mahrez also scored twice in Algeria’s 3-0 thrashing [...]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned attacks against Christians in Nigeria, describing the alleged displacement and violence as unacceptable and calling for an immediate end to what he termed militant assaults on Christian communities. The post Netanyahu condemns alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.