Discover the key Premier League talking points from the weekend’s action, including Chelsea’s draw with Arsenal and Isak’s first goal for Liverpool. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-premier-league-talking-points/

The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) has nominated Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, for the 2026 United Nations Public Service Award (UNPSA). The nomination was submitted under… The post CCDI Nominates Gov Oborevwori For 2026 UN Public Service Award appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Chibuzor Emejor Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), has charged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to provide purposeful leadership and accelerate ongoing reforms in… The post Walson-Jack Charges New Permanent Secretaries On Ethical Leadership, Digital Transformation appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Plateau State has recorded 1,910 new HIV-positive cases between January and September 2025 following the screening of 98,403 residents, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba'amlong, announced during a press conference held on Sunday ahead of World AIDS Day 2025. The post Plateau records 1,910 new HIV cases in 9mths as State scales up testing to 98,403 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Southeast Business and Investment Summit (SEBIS) has said Enugu State is fast becoming one of Nigeria’s most attractive destinations for major investors, citing the state’s strengthened business climate and… The post Enugu’s Attractive Business Environment Motivating Our Members To Invest – SEBIS appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former Arsenal forward, Theo Walcott, has suggested why manager Mikel Arteta trusts Mikel Merino over Viktor Gyokeres in big games. Walcott spoke after Arsenal’s Premier League London derby 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday. Recall that Arteta opted to start Merino in Arsenal’s attack ahead of Gyokeres at Stamford Bridge. Merino’s goal and Trevor Chalobah’s […] EPL: Why Arteta trusts Merino over Gyokeres in big games – Walcott

Ramaphosa added that the US position appears to have been shaped by a persistent disinformation campaign conducted by groups and individuals within South Africa

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has hailed his team’s spirit following their 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. The Blues were reduced to 10 men, after Moises Caicedo was shown a straight red card for a tackle on Mikel Merino. But it was Maresca’s men who took the lead, thanks to Trevor […] EPL: 11 vs 11, we were better than Arsenal – Maresca on 1-1 draw

  Chelsea, on Sunday, held league leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in a heated, top-of-the-table affair at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal probed for a winner late on but the hosts managed to earn a point in a fiery encounter.The Blues found themselves down to 10 men when Moises Caicedo was given his marching orders for […]

Mikel Merino’s equalizer secures a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against a 10-man Chelsea after Moises Caicedo’s red card in a heated Premier League London derby. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arsenal-draw-10-man-chelsea-1-1-in-london-derby/

The ambassadorial nomination of Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has sparked division among Jonathan’s kinsmen in the Ijaw nation. The post Jonathan’s kinsmen divided over Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to sources who attended the meeting, the discussions centred on party renewal, national stability, and the need for strengthened political structures nationwide. The post 2027: IBB gives Turaki tough mandate to rebuild PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged a plot by what he called “Igbo enemies” to frame and imprison him by falsely linking him to the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful. The post Kanu’s brother alleges plot to frame, jail him over IPOB spokesman identity controversy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria, at the weekend, bade farewell to one of its most respected military and community leaders, Major-General Paul Ufuoma Omu (rtd.). The post Gen. Omu laid to rest in Delta with full military honours appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Corps members have been advised to cultivate the culture of prudent spendings and good financial management. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave this advice during his visit to the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members deployed to Edo State at the Orientation Camp in Okada. He urged them […] ‘Avoid flamboyant lifestyles’ – NYSC DG to corps members

A former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, Chief Olugu K. Ugba, popularly known as Isibumba, has described the ambassadorial appointment of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as “well deserved.” The post Ikpeazu’s ambassadorial appointment well deserved — Ex–Deputy Chief of Staff appeared first on Vanguard News.

Safety and peace are critical measures of a nation’s stability, quality of life, and attractiveness for residents and travelers. The post 10 safest countries in the world in 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Alebiosu, said this in a statement on Sunday after the state’s tourism and hospitality stakeholders’ summit. The post Lagos to unveil new waterfront experience for Detty December appeared first on Vanguard News.

Armed bandits on Sunday launched a fresh attack on Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State and abducted one farmer identified as Annas Aasanru. Sunday’s attack on the community was the second time in a month and occurred barely a week after the release of 38 abducted church worshippers who are still […] Armed bandits return to Eruku community, kidnap farmer days after release of Church members

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted their 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, was “a tricky game to play”. The Gunners failed to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points with the result at Stamford Bridge. Although the Blues went down to 10 men following Moises […] EPL: Why Arsenal failed to beat Chelsea – Arteta speaks on 1-1 draw

… condemns abduction Amnesty International has condemned the abduction of more than 25 students from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, describing it as further proof of the Nigerian authorities’ failure to protect citizens from violent armed groups. In a statement issued on Monday, the organisation’s Nigeria Director, Isa Sanusi, said the […] The post Amnesty International: Authorities must ensure safe release of over 25 school girls in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.

THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has reiterated its commitment to expand its risk management framework to ensure that the Fund becomes more efficient and effective on delivery of its mandate on social security in Nigeria. The post NSITF to expand its risk management framework for effective social security delivery appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ten-man Chelsea held Arsenal to an entertaining 1–1 draw in Sunday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea began brightly but were dealt a major setback in the 38th minute The post EPL: 10-Man Chelsea hold Arsenal to 1-1 draw in fierce London Derby appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ikorodu now lead the standings on superior goal difference, marking a remarkable rise for the Lagos side The post NPFL Roundup: Enyimba edge Rangers in Oriental derby as Ikorodu City go top appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Lagos is enhancing its waterfront experience for Detty December with major reforms, aiming to boost tourism and create a globally appealing festive destina Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-new-waterfront-experience-for-detty-december/

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has appointed Onyebuchi Ememanka as the Director General, Abia State Strategic Communications Bureau. Ememanka served as the Chief Press Secretary to immediate past Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu during the former Governor’s second tenure. He however quit his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in May 2025 and […] Otti appoints Ikpeazu’s ex- CPS Ememanka as DG, Abia State Strategic Communications Bureau

A serving member of the Nigeria Police Force has been arrested after allegedly operating alongside an armed group in Taraba State. The post Insecurity: Army kills four militants in Taraba, arrests police officer appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Lead Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has said that it is very shameful that Nigerian Senators play politics while US Congress takes actions on the killings in the country. Pastor Bakare made this statement on Sunday during his State of the Nation Address in Lagos, condemning the National Assembly for […] It’s shameful Nigerian Senators play politics with insecurity while US Congress takes action — Pastor Bakare

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will take their championship fight to a final-race showdown in Abu Dhabi after Red Bull’s Verstappen claimed victory in a dramatic Qatar Grand The post Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix to force final-race title decider appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Says Ogun run by 3-man tiny cabal to frustrate, give demolition notices to government’s critics Former Governor and the current Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Sunday took a swipe at Governor Dapo Abiodun over his The post I was suspended due to Abiodun’s intolerance of inclusive governance in Ogun – Daniel appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Obi noted that while ECOWAS was quick to condemn the Guinea-Bissau military-arranged glitch, the body remained silent on the “technology glitch” witnessed in Nigeria in 2023. The post Obi accuses ECOWAS of double standards over Guinea-Bissau coup appeared first on Vanguard News.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the United States late on Sunday of peddling "blatant misinformation" by claiming his country was killing white people. The post Ramaphosa slams US for ‘msinformation’ over claims of white genocide appeared first on Vanguard News.

The pair were arrested earlier at Kilometer 208 near Abraka, Delta State, before being paraded by the Railway Police Command and charged with offences under the Miscellaneous Offences Act. They were ultimately convicted of vandalism and economic sabotage.

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Haruna Gowon,  has expressed strong support for the MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria’s Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative (AMFSI), describing The post Reps, experts back MATAN’s Automated food security initiative appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Krystal 12 Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully concluded a Capacity Building Training on Oil Spill Response and Crisis Management. The training,… The post Krystal 12 Limited, In Partnership With The Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board (NCDMB) appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

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