Nigeria’s House of Reps urges the FG to arrest those behind the Bauchi police attack that killed five officers and to provide support for their families. Read More: https://punchng.com/arrest-killers-of-five-policemen-in-bauchi-community-reps-charge-fg/

The Nigerian Senate has announced a major reshuffle of its standing committees, with new chairpersons appointed for key sectors like National Security. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-reconstitutes-standing-committees/

The Delta State Government is injecting N75 billion into road projects across its 25 local government areas to enhance rural and riverine connectivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-budgets-n75bn-for-road-projects-in-25-lgs/

The UN reports over 300,000 people have been displaced in northern Mozambique due to escalating jihadist violence, creating a severe humanitarian crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/300000-people-displaced-in-northern-mozambique-un/

Shehu Sani calls for an experienced leader for Nigeria’s Defence Ministry following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru amid rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-ministry-needs-experienced-leader-shehu-sani/

Nigeria’s House of Reps is launching a probe into the status of a recovered N30bn NSIPA fund, questioning delays that stall social intervention programs. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-to-probe-status-of-n30bn-recovered-nsipa-fund/

Adebayo Adedamola has won the Osun PDP primary, becoming the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Governor Adeleke’s absence. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adebayo-emerges-pdp-gov-candidate-in-adelekes-absence/

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs slams the new Netflix docuseries about his life, calling it a ‘shameful hit piece’ and accusing them of using stolen, unauthorized foota Read More: https://punchng.com/diddy-slams-netflix-docuseries-as-shameful-hit-piece/

The lawmakers said over ₦30bn traced and recovered during investigations into the agency’s finances has not been released for use, prompting concerns about transparency and programme paralysis. The post Reps order investigation into ₦30bn recovered from NSIPA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

This investment marks the crucial first tranche of an ambitious $1 billion FDI commitment designed to accelerate agro-industrial development across Nigeria over the next decade. The post Edo secures $100m Presco Plc investment to drive agro-industrial growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Discover the complete list of AFCON 2025 stadiums in Morocco. Get details on all venues, including capacities and match schedules for the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-morocco-unveils-stadiums-hosting-caf-afcon-2025-matches/

President Tinubu’s aide defends the ambassadorial nominations of Mahmood Yakubu and Femi Fani-Kayode, citing competence, loyalty, and strategic needs. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-aide-justifies-yakubu-fani-kayodes-ambassadorial-nominations-cites-competence/

The Nigerian Army has announced significant breakthroughs in ongoing nationwide counter-terrorism operations, confirming the neutralisation of eight terrorists, the arrest of 51 suspects and the rescue of 27 kidnap victims between November 29 and December 1, 2025. The update was contained in a statement shared on Tuesday via the Army’s official Facebook page, detailing coordinated [...]

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

The record is intended as a permanent accountability mechanism, calling out public officers whose actions undermine media freedom in Nigeria. The post IPI Nigeria lists Niger, Akwa Ibom governors, IGP Egbetokun on ‘Book of Infamy’, honours SSS DG Ajayi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election on Tuesday. Adedamola polled 919 votes out of 957 cast at the primary held on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital. Chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, announced the results, […]

Armed bandits launched a string of coordinated assaults across Zamfara State, leaving one resident dead and scores abducted in fresh attacks on communities in Zurmi and Bungudu local government areas. Details of the incursions were shared on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X, outlining a troubling escalation of violence in [...]

 The House of Representatives has called for the remittance of over N30 billion recovered from the presidential inquiry into the financial infractions on National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) fund to the Treasury Single Account (TSA). Recall that the resolution was arrived at, following a motion of urgent national importance moved by Rep. Saidu Abdullahi […] The post Reps demand remittance of N30b NSIPA recovered funds to TSA appeared first on Vanguard News.

With inflation squeezing marketing budgets, Nigerian companies are being urged to embrace stricter data discipline and tighter collaboration between agencies and internal teams to unlock real value from digital spending.This… The post Executives Outline Data-Driven Path To Digital Revenue Growth appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

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Israel will be well aware of the quandary created by accepting people as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign. The post South Africa is latest target in Israel’s relocation of Palestinians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Billionaire Tony Elumelu cancels his annual All-White Party to honour six staff members who tragically died in the Afriland Towers fire in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/tony-elumelu-cancels-annual-all-white-party-to-honour-six-workers-killed-in-lagos-fire/

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo presents a ₦820.5bn 2026 budget focused on shared prosperity, sustainable growth, and enhanced revenue mobilization. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-gov-presents-n820-5bn-budget-to-assembly/

A disturbing video circulating on Tuesday has stirred widespread anger after a group of secondary school students, still dressed in their uniforms, were captured engaging in a violent street clash in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The footage, which has sparked conversations about the steady decline in discipline among adolescents and the weakening grip of [...]

NERC confirms up to 700,000 electricity meters are available for distribution in Nigeria and urges DisCos to speed up the rollout to customers. Read More: https://punchng.com/700000-electricity-meters-available-for-distribution-says-nerc/

The Federal Government has been charged to prioritize conservation investment in Agriculture in order to strengthen the nation’s revenue base and create employment opportunities. The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of… The post Invest In Agriculture To Boost Revenue, Create Employment Opportunities – FG Urged appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The opposition party said the President cannot position himself as a defender of democracy abroad while tolerating practices at home that allegedly weaken Nigeria’s democratic space. The post PDP to Tinubu: You can’t defend democracy abroad, undermine it at home appeared first on Vanguard News.

The NBS reports a significant fuel price drop of 11.18% for petrol year-on-year. Get the full October 2025 report on petrol and diesel prices by state. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-price-drops-11-18-in-one-year-says-nbs/

Rep Abdussamad Dasuki calls on President Tinubu to appoint retired military officers as ambassadors, emphasising their expertise in defence and counterterrorism.

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State. The primary election took place in Osogbo on Tuesday amid heavy security presence. Announcing the result, chairman of the primary election committee, Humphrey Abba, stated that Adebayo secured 919 […] BREAKING: Adebayo Adedamola wins Osun PDP governorship primary

The 2025 edition of the MarTech Excellence Awards held on Friday at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together industry leaders and marketing professionals to celebrate outstanding innovation in… The post MarTech Excellence Awards Celebrate Innovation At Afro-Bollywood Night in Lagos appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Adebayo Adedamola on Tuesday clinched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket for the 2026 Osun election, securing an overwhelming victory at the party’s primary held in Osogbo, the state capital. Adedamola scored 919 votes out of the 957 ballots cast, following the withdrawal of the second aspirant, Governor Ademola Adeleke, whose name nonetheless appeared [...]

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Tuesday, presented a budget estimate of Eight Hundred and Twenty Billion, Four hundred ninety million, five hundred and eighty-four thousand,… The post Ododo Presents N820b 2026 Budget Estimate To State Assembly appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the Nigerian media for the sincerity with which they handle what he described as the rising tide of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference. Shettima spoke at the 2025 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the International Press Institute, IPI, Nigeria, themed, ‘Addressing Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in […] Shettima hails Nigerian media’s response to ‘Foreign Information Manipulation’

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has ordered the closure of Yakoyo Abula Joint, a popular eatery in Victoria Island, after investigators discovered that the facility was discharging untreated wastewater, fats, and oil directly into public drains. The enforcement team sealed the restaurant on Tuesday morning following an inspection that uncovered deliberate release of effluents […] Lagos shuts popular VI restaurant over illegal wastewater discharge