Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued 12 abducted teenage girls in Borno’s Mussa District after they were kidnapped by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rescue-12-abducted-teenage-girls-in-borno/

Nigerian singer Oluwafemi Oladapo, popularly known as Slimcase, has revealed that he is shifting his focus from music to a full-time career in acting. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the “Shaku Shaku” crooner said the film industry has given him a warm reception—something he no longer feels in the music space. “I love acting [...]

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Being the speech of His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the University of Maiduguri, held at the Muhammadu Indimi International Conference Centre, University of Maiduguri, on Saturday, November 29, 2025. No heritage is greater than the gift of education, for we […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged to mobilise nationwide public support for the effective implementation of the federal government’s tax reforms, which take effect in January 2026 with the commencement of the new Tax Act. Director-General of the NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the commitment yesterday in Abuja when the Presidential Committee on Fiscal […]

A popular TV personality, Oseni Rufai, has revealed the monthly salaries of Nigerian ambassadors. This is following the list of Ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the national assembly by President Bola Tinubu on Saturday. Tinubu forwarded the names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, following the recent submission of an initial three […] Rufai reveals monthly salaries of Nigerian ambassadors

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Verdure Climate to scale innovative agricultural insurance and climate-resilient finance for smallholder farmers. The agreement , endorsed at the national dialogue on innovative agric insurance and climate finance in Abuja, is expected to support the […]

Sokoto State Government has declared that only the Unified Certificate of Origin/Indigene will be recognised as the official proof of origin across all 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Careers and Counselling Department, Cabinet Office, Aminu Bello Gwadabawa, on behalf of the […] Sokoto govt enforces single Certificate of Origin for all 23 LGAs

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) against First Bank of Nigeria in the long-running dispute over the disbursement of the Federal Government’s N200 billion Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme. The decision was one of seven precedent-setting judgments delivered in six hours same day by […]

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has approached the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal seeking the reversal of Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Nyako had in her judgement on July 4, 2025, ordered the Senate to recall the suspended Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court found her […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a large scale midnight attack on Chibok communities in Borno State, stopping more than three hundred terrorists who launched a coordinated assault from multiple directions in the early hours of Saturday. The attack began at about 2.50 a.m., but soldiers of the 28 Task Force Brigade were already […] Troops repel major overnight assault on Chibok communities

The Human Rights Watchdog in Africa, HRWA, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State following reports that hundreds of inmates convicted for banditry-related offences were recently released from the Gusau Correctional Centre. The group alleged that Governor Dauda Lawal authorised the release of 69 convicted bandits in […] ‘Declare state of emergency in Zamfara now’ — Group tells Tinubu

Something is shifting in Abuja, and anyone who has covered this country long enough can feel it even before they can fully explain it. It isn’t loud. It isn’t chaotic. It isn’t wrapped in the usual theatrics that follow political families around like flies on overripe fruit. It’s quiet, steady, and intentional. And the centre […]

As constant as the northern star, insecurity hovers round the Nigerian milieu, growing from worse to worst for over the past decade. Nobody less than the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen captured the current mood and the deteriorating state of insecurity in the country when he declared that, the events of […]

Katsina State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack along the Kandawa–Dankar corridor in Batsari Local Government Area, recovering two AK-47 rifles, 24 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle. The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the operation followed intelligence that armed bandits were planning to blockade the […] Police foil bandit attack in Katsina, recover AK-47 rifles, ammunition

96 individuals have been arrested across the 13 local Government Areas (LGAs) of Nasarawa state for allegedly violating environmental sanitation laws. Abubakar Mohammed, the state’s Chief Prosecutor on sanitation offences, disclosed on Saturday that the offenders were apprehended for carrying out private business activities during the monthly sanitation exercise, an act that breaches Section 9 […] 96 arrested for alleged violation of sanitation laws in Nasarawa 

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has charged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to provide purposeful leadership and accelerate ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service. In her keynote address at the 2-day Induction Programme held in Abuja, Mrs. Walson-Jack, stated that the newly appointed leaders assume office […] Pursue highest ethical standards – Walson-Jack charges new Permanent Secretaries

Bishop Herbert Ekechukwu, a cleric and economist, is commentator on national affairs. In this interview with EJIKEME OMENAZU, Dr. Ekechukwu speaks on crucial issues in the polity, especially the vexing… The post Nigeria In Dire Need Of Electoral Reform – Ekechukwu appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former Aston Villa captain, Gabriel Agbonlahor has suggested that Liam Delap should have joined Everton instead of Chelsea during the summer transfer window. Recall that Chelsea signed Delap from £30m Ipswich Town a few months ago. “I am not sure about Liam Delap at the moment,” Agbonlahor told talkSPORT. “I think he might have missed […] EPL: Agbonlahor names club Delap should’ve joined instead of Chelsea

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three members of the notorious “Sai Malam” cult following a targeted operation by the state’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The arrests made on Friday night, come amid rising concerns over the group’s activities across the state. According to a press release by DSP Ahmad Rufai, the Public Relations Officer of […] Sokoto Police arrest three members of notorious “Sai Malam” cult group 

Because Ghana’s cities blend culture, rhythm and coastal charm. From the energy of Accra’s Oxford Street to the calm ocean breeze at Labadi Beach, every corner feels warm and familiar. Markets are filled with colourful fabrics, fresh foods and handcrafted art, while neighbourhood cafés and galleries showcase a rising creative scene. A walk through these […]

Scholars and higher-education stakeholders have charged graduates to embrace innovation, moral excellence, and intellectual independence as the pathway to Africa’s advancement. This was disclosed at the 2025 Joint Convocation/Induction Programme… The post Intellectual Independence Key To Africa’s Future, Experts Tell Graduands At Ballsbridge University Ceremony appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Ásake’s much-anticipated homecoming concert may be heading for turbulence as fans take to social media to lament the staggering ₦300,000 ticket fee, raising concerns that FlyTime Fest 2025 could suffer significant backlash even before the first note is played. What was expected to be a triumphant Lagos return for the global Afrobeats star is now […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that buses and cars meant for the operation of the Mabushi and Kugbo Bus Terminal,  as well as the soon to be completed one in the Central Business District (CBD) will arrive soon, in preparation for the facility’s take-off. Speaking during an inspection of […] New buses, cars arrive soon ahead of Abuja bus terminals take-off – Wike

HELEN MCINTEE-CARLISLE Black Friday has grown into more than a one-day sales event in Africa. What began as a retail import from the West now plays a critical role in… The post he Impact Of Black Friday On African Marketing appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

SOLA SHITTU, ABUJA At 5:10am, before the first light hits the rooftops of Lokogoma, Grace, a 19-year-old housemaid from Benue State, is already sweeping the compound of the duplex where… The post Secret Lives Of Abuja’s Domestic Workers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Dickson Omobola On Wednesday, stakeholders in the air transport sector gathered at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA Annexe, in Lagos to hear former Director General of the NCAA, Dr Harold Demuren, assess Nigeria’s position in international aeropolitics. At the event, hosted by Saptco Communication Limited, Demuren drew from his wealth of knowledge to share […] The post AEROPOLITICS: Without policy backing, partnerships, Nigerian airlines can’t thrive internationally — Demuren appeared first on Vanguard News.

It’s exactly two years since Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance to the Ogun State governor’s office, was shot dead on the popular Kuto Bridge in Abeokuta, while returning from the bank where he had withdrawn a large sum of money for government use. Fifty-one-year old Oyekanmi was killed in cold blood by five hooded […] Ogun accountant’s murder: Two years after, justice still elusive

Culture, when properly harnessed, has the potential to become a major source of foreign exchange for Nigeria, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said. Speaking at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, the governor noted that many countries across the […] Diversifying economy through culture, festivals will boost Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings – Abiodun

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have rescued 12 girls abducted by ISWAP terrorists in Mussa District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims were kidnapped last Sunday and are aged between 15 and 20 years. The terrorists took the girls while harvesting crops on their family farmlands. The rescued girls include: […] Nigerian Military rescue 12 girls abducted by ISWAP in Borno [Full List]

Chelsea midfielder, Moises Caicedo has revealed why he joined the Blues over Arsenal. Recall that the Ecuador international joined Chelsea over the Gunners from Brighton in 2023 despite interest from Mikel Arteta’s side. Caicedo struggled in his first season at Chelsea but has been impressive under manager Enzo Maresca so far. Explaining his decision to […] EPL: ‘People laughed at me’ – Caicedo reveals why he joined Chelsea over Arsenal

Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli has hailed Chelsea’s Estevao ahead of both sides’ Premier League clash on Sunday evening. Martinelli, who is a Brazilian international teammate with Estevao, said the 18-year-old deserves everything that is happening to him in his career. “Estevao is a nice boy, his family are as well, everyone’s so humble,” Martinelli told […] Chelsea vs Arsenal: He deserves everything – Gabriel Martinelli hails Estevao

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed what he told star striker, Erling Haaland after the Cityzens’ Premier League 3-2 win over Leeds United on Saturday. Guardiola appeared to have a tense conversation with Haaland on the pitch after Man City defeated Leeds at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland repeatedly tried to walk away from the […] EPL: Guardiola reveals what he told Haaland after Man City’s 3-2 win over Leeds

Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Farmers Helpless As Banditry Takes Its Toll On… The post Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (30/11/25) appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he would be a keen watcher when Chelsea take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Guardiola was speaking after his team fought off Leeds United to win 3-2 on Saturday. City began the game in flying fashion and took a two-goal lead in the first half […] EPL: What Guardiola said ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal clash

•Narrates how terrorists abducted Kebbi  Deputy Speaker while praying in mosque  By Kennedy Mbele Colonel Samaila Yombe (rtd) is one of the veterans of the Nigerian civil war. The  infantry officer fought in the war since the start in 1967 to the time it ended in  1970. Yombe also served as Deputy Governor of Kebbi […] The post Why bandits are difficult to defeat militarily — Col Samaila Yombe (rtd), civil war veteran appeared first on Vanguard News.