Former President Goodluck Jonathan is safely evacuated from Guinea-Bissau after a military coup. Learn about his election observation mission and safe retu Read More: https://punchng.com/video-jonathan-safely-returns-to-abuja-after-evacuation-from-coup-torn-guinea-bissau/

Nigeria’s House of Reps summons key agencies in its power sector probe, demanding accountability for billions spent on electricity projects since 2007. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-give-mdas-december-8-ultimatum-over-power-sector-probe/

Nigeria’s EFCC is using advanced technology like blockchain analysis to clamp down on crypto fraud, trace illicit funds, and arrest criminal syndicates. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-cracks-down-on-crypto-fraud-with-new-technology/

The police have confirmed the development. The post One killed, police officer shot as gunmen attack convoy of ex-Anambra governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ezra’s downfall has significant implications for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. For years, founders were celebrated as untouchable disruptors — ingenious, eccentric, and exempt from public morality. This incident shattered that myth. The new reality is clear: innovation does not erase accountability. Investors, regulators, and the public are now recalibrating how they judge tech leadership — not […] The post Ezra Olubi: When digital genius collides with digital footprints, By Shuaib S. Agaka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s House of Reps is amending laws for the CCB, CCT, and ICPC to boost the nation’s anti-corruption efforts and improve public sector integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/anti-corruption-reps-move-to-strengthen-ccb-icpc/

A multiple-car accident occurred in Abuja on Wednesday evening as anxious commuters hurried home, leaving at least one person critically injured. The crash, involving three vehicles, occurred around Daki Biyu area of Jabi District, causing panic as eyewitnesses raced to resuscitate one of the victims before emergency services arrived. Officials have repeatedly warned that the […]

  The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Cornerstone quarry site, managed by Istanbul Quarry in Dutse area of Abuja on Wednesday, after flying rocks from a blasting operation injured staff and students of Graceland High School, damaging the school properties as well. Investigations by NESREA showed that the students […]

The Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has blamed Nigeria’s security challenges on insufficient satellite coverage, saying the nation’s limited technological resources were hampering real-time tracking of criminals. Ndume stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday night. He cited the recent case of a missing Brigade […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, joined other West African Heads of State and Government in an extraordinary virtual summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address the unfolding political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, where the military on Wednesday overthrew the government and detained President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. The emergency meeting, convened via […]

The lawmakers expressed deep frustration over the repeated failure of the ministries and agencies to respond to official correspondence or submit documents crucial to the probe. The post Reps summon finance ministry, Auditor-General, Budget Office, others over power probe evasion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Anambra State House of Assembly extends lawmaker Bernard Udemezue’s suspension for three more months due to unparliamentary activities and non-complian Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-assembly-extends-lawmakers-suspension-for-three-months/

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Northern Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. CAN described his passing as a profound spiritual and moral loss to the nation. According to family sources, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi died on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age […] Northern CAN mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has safely returned to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, following his evacuation from Guinea-Bissau after a military coup. He landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after being airlifted from Guinea-Bissau in the wake of the takeover. DAILY POST reports that Jonathan had been in Guinea-Bissau as part of a joint election observer […] Coup d’etat: Ex-President Jonathan returns to Nigeria after being trapped in Guinea-Bissau (Video)

By Andrew Abah The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday opened the Technical Session of the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, Cross River State.  The Technical Session forms a major component of the wider Council activities being steered by [...]

Schools across Kaduna State were on Thursday abruptly shut over alleged security threats issued by armed bandits. The post Kaduna schools shut abruptly over bandit threat alerts appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League fixtures scheduled to take place this weekend. Manchester City will host Leeds United on Saturday evening at the Etihad Stadium, while Everton will take on Newcastle United. On Sunday afternoon, Crystal Palace will entertain Manchester United, while Chelsea will face Arsenal later in the evening at […] EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Arsenal, Crystal Palace against Man Utd, other fixtures

RS Berkane head coach Mounie Chaabani has said he expects a difficult encounter against Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. The Moroccan side will face Finidi George’s team in a CAF Champions League Matchday Two fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. The CAF Confederation Cup holders began their campaign in impressive fashion […] CAF Champions League: RS Berkane coach expects difficult test against Rivers United

By Andrew Abah  All is now set for the final phase of the 2025 Nigeria National Volleyball Premier League for Men and Women slated to hold from 1st to 14th December, 2025, at the Indoor Sports Hall, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Organised under the distinguished partnership and support of the Controller-General of Customs, this [...]

Ndume said the directive had not been implemented, noting that police presence around VIPs, especially within the National Assembly, remained unchanged. The post Ndume faults continued police deployment to VIPs despite Tinubu’s directive appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oscar Okhifo The House of Representatives has vehemently condemned any policy of government at all levels, aimed at rehabilitating terrorists while victims of their attacks remain neglected, warning that such… The post Reps Reject Rehabilitation Of Terrorists, Demand Justice For Victims appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The federal government, a member of the National Assembly (NASS), Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso, retired Supreme Court Justice (Mrs) Amina Augie and Zamfara state governor Dr. Dauda Lawal have called on the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to take a frontline role in shaping Nigeria’s image and driving [...]

Khamenei said the United States and Israel had failed "to achieve any objectives" during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June. The post Khamenei says Trump administration ‘not worthy’ of cooperation with Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

The NDLEA in Edo State arrested two men transporting 1,046kg of cannabis. The seizures occurred during a patrol along the Benin–Akure Road. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-two-seizes-1046kg-cannabis-in-edo/

Entrepreneur and IT consultant Ayobami “Ayo Entity” Magbagbeola is set to host the first ever DIASPORA Ball, a premium Lagos event designed to merge entertainment with high-level networking and business… The post DIASPORA Ball: Bridging Talent, Business, And Influence December 30, 2025 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Sule Lamido issues a 10-day ultimatum to resolve the PDP crisis, calling for a national caretaker committee to unite the party and end internal strife. Read More: https://punchng.com/lamido-gives-pdp-10-day-ultimatum-demands-caretaker-committee-to-end-crisis/

Director-General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, on Wednesday inaugurated the National Operational Safety Committee (NOSC), a first-of-its-kind Committee on the State Safety Programme (SSP), to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation safety management standards and operational efficiency. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, in Abuja, Najomo charged members of the committee to take their responsibilities as [...]

Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve its internal crisis, demanding the dissolution of the resolutions of the recent elective national convention and the immediate formation of a national caretaker committee instead. Lamido made the call on Thursday while addressing his […]

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has thrown his weight behind the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons, VIPs. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Ndume said some ministers had police officers attached not only to themselves but also to their wives and children. He said […] Some ministers attach police to wives, children – Ndume backs withdrawal of VIP escorts

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Abuja after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following the outbreak of a military coup in the West African country. The post Video: Jonathan airlifted to Nigeria after being trapped in Guinea-Bissau coup appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s House of Reps raises alarm over the growing disregard for federal character principles in staff recruitment and student admissions in federal uni Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-decry-breach-of-federal-character-principles-in-varsities/

Nigeria has formally joined the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Programme following the signing of a landmark membership agreement on the

Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has issued the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with a nine-day ultimatum to resolve what he described as deepening internal crises rocking the party. Lamido gave the ultimatum while receiving PDP stakeholders in Jigawa State, including former chairmen, commissioners and political allies, who called for the outright dissolution of […] Lamido urges PDP leadership to resolve party crises in nine days

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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged lawmakers to ensure the 2026 Appropriation Bill truly reflects the needs and priorities of Lagos… The post Lagos Assembly: Speaker Obasa Charges Colleagues On People-Centred Governance appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

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