A hotel receptionist in Ilorin, Kwara State, was found strangled. Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the Kwara hotel murder. Read More

The APC’s national leadership has confirmed that Senator Gbenga Daniel remains a bona fide member, stating it has not deliberated on his suspension. Read More

The Nigerian Senate mourns the passing of Senator Okey Ezea of Enugu North, who died while receiving treatment in the UK. Colleagues remember the lawmaker. Read More

At a White House dinner, Donald Trump revealed his son Barron is a huge fan of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, who was in attendance with Elon Musk. Read More

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) office in Nigeria has called for urgent action towards the protection of children in the country under international law. It said, authorities in Nigeria… The post UNICEF To Nigerian Government: Protect Children Under International Law appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has shared her view on the debate over actors getting roles based on their physiques and complexions rather talent. She argued that looks is very important in showbiz, stressing that it is what is shown viewers that attract patronage. Speaking in an interview with Hip TV, Jegede said, “There are so […] Why movie roles should be given based on looks – Actress Yvonne Jegede

Popular Nigerian singer Aituaje Iruobe, known as Waje, has revealed that she is engaged. The 45-year-old singer disclosed this in a recent interview with Hip TV Lagos. “I am actually engaged,” she said without giving further details about her engagement. While her fiancé remains unknown, the music star recently revealed in a previous interview that […] Singer Waje announces engagement

Security researchers at LayerX have issued a warning that the clipboard, specifically copy-and-paste actions (Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V) has become one of the biggest and most overlooked cybersecurity risks inside organisations. Or Eshed, the CEO of LayerX, a browser-security research company emphasised the scale of the threat in the LayerX Browser Security Report for 2025 Their research […]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Galatasaray have confirmed Victor Osimhen has started treatment after sustaining an injury while in action for Nigeria against Democratic Republic of Congo last weekend. Osimhen lasted only 45 minutes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final. The 26-year-old was replaced by Sevilla hitman Akor Adams. Galatasaray announced he underwent an [...]

…Assures School Girls Will Return Safely …Condoles Military Over Soldiers Death President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, morning mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State to get first hand… The post [JUST IN] Students Kidnap: Tinubu Sends Shettima To Kebbi appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Operatives of the Nigeria Police on Wednesday sealed the National Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The closure followed a violent face-off between two factions, resulting in firing of teargas of opposing supporters of the party on Tuesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Saminu Turaki-led faction clashed with members loyal to […]

Too many humans, especially Africans, are often pessimistic on what it takes to learn ‘service’ and/or make products. It worsens when the leaders are pessimistic or just want to buy products against guilty victims or voters who suffer from the same pessimistic disease. So it is very vital to have optimistic leaders, not just at […]

The suspects, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, are being prosecuted for terrorism by the Department of State Services. The post Alleged Terrorism: Trial Of Ansaru Terror Suspects Begins January 15 appeared first on Channels Television.

….Says West Africa Stands At Crossroads Of Insecurity, Democratic Backsliding The Executive Director, Conflict Research Network West Africa, Dr. Timipere Felix Allison, on Wednesday called on the Economic of West… The post ECOWAS @50: CORNWEST Director Calls For Solidarity To Combat Regional Threats appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Kwara State chapter of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the Tuesday’s bandits attack on the people of Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State. The ACF also condemned the bandits attack on worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and […]

The Nigerian Navy deploys nine ships and three helicopters for ‘Ex Din Mingi’, a special sea inspection exercise to showcase combat readiness and protect a Read More

A civic organization, Network for the Actualization of Social Growth and Viable Development, NEFGAD, has called for the resignation of the Director General of the Nigerian Safety and Investigation Bureau, NSIB, Mr Alex Badeh Jr, over the controversial toxicology report on an airport runway incident involving Air Peace. DAILY POST reports that the NSIB conducted […] Air Peace runway incident: NEFGAD demands independent probe of NSIB report

A somber mood enveloped Okeagbe, headquarters of Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, after a yet-to-be-identified man drowned in a local stream on Wednesday. Sources in the community told our correspondent that the victim had travelled from Lagos to attend his grandmother’s burial slated to hold in the agrarian town. The incident, it [...]

The Federal Government has called on Nigerians, especially health professionals, to stop the inappropriate and unprescribed use of antibiotics in humans, animals, and plants. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock… The post FG Calls For Responsible Use Of Antibiotics appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday through its Taskforce, kick-started the enforcement against private estate developers operating contrary to the approved regulations on the issue of private estate development in… The post Oyo Moves Against Unauthorised Private Estate Developers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

An oil sector reform coalition has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for the “historic turnaround” in Nigeria’s crude oil production trajectory, saying recent disclosures from the Commission… The post OGRA Lauds NUPRC As Nigeria’s Oil Output Repeatedly Crosses 1.7m bpd, Says Komolafe Rebuilding Sector Stability appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have provided an injury update on Victor Osimhen, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen sustained a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final against Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night. The 26-year-old was replaced at half-time by Jerome Adams Akor. Osimhen underwent an MRI scan after returning to […] Turkey: Galatasaray provide injury update on Osimhen

Award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj made a political appearance in New York on Tuesday, speaking at an event hosted in the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. She was invited after publicly supporting Donald Trump’s claim that Christians in Nigeria face targeted persecution. Standing beside U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, Minaj said she wanted to “shine a […]

The lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator Okey Ezea, popularly known as Ideke, has died. He passed away on Tuesday while receiving medical care in the United Kingdom. Ezea, a frontline Labour Party figure and the last serving LP federal lawmaker from Enugu State, was said to have travelled abroad for treatment before his [...]

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has mourned the passing of Senator Okey Ezea (Enugu North), who died on Tuesday. The post Deputy Senate President mourns Senator Okey Ezea appeared first on Vanguard News.

This is a clear evidence of bandits targeting christians. Tinubu is a failure in terms of insecurity in this country. I pray those that were kidnapped would be safely returned alive.

…Says APC Has Failed Nigerians Former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has berated the ruling party in the… The post ADC Best Alternative To APC – Aregbesola appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has shifted his scheduled defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC) over the unfortunate incident that led to the kidnapping of school girls in Kebbi state. The governor noted that he is prioritizing humanity over politics and a new date for his defection rally would be announced. “In the light […]

The National Secretariat B of the Peoples Democratic Party, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, was on Wednesday sealed off by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force amid escalating tensions between rival factions of the opposition party. The development follows the violent clash on Tuesday between the Saminu Turaki-led group and loyalists of the Minister of the Federal [...]

Following a deadly Kwara attack on a church in Eruku, Governor AbdulRazaq seeks urgent security reinforcement to combat rising insecurity and banditry. Read More

The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) led by Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka said it has netted N154.3 billion into the federation account for the Month… The post Tincan Island Customs Command Nets N154.3bn In October appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Several soldiers sustained injuries after terrorists launched an ambush on troops heading to rescue kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi State. The attack occurred just 24 hours after the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, directed troops of Operation Fasan Yamma to go “all out” against the bandits responsible for abducting students of Government […] BREAKING: Many injured as terrorists ambush Nigerian troops on mission to rescue Kebbi schoolgirls

Nigeria has officially announced its five-archer national squad for the 2025 African Archery Continental Championships, scheduled for 19–23 November in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in two venues at Palais des Sports… The post Nigeria Unveils Five-Archer Squad For 2025 African Archery Continental Championships appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday, presented a N1.368 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly...

Streets were covered with debris and parts of the city engulfed in thick grey smoke after explosions were reported at around 7:00 am (0500 GMT). The post Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky tries to revive peace efforts appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 36 Governors under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have assured of their commitment to aiding efforts at strengthening subnational support for gender equality and social inclusion The post 36 Govs promise to improve on gender equality, social inclusion appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.