Abia State Governor Alex Otti announces plans to pardon minor offenders and enhance security measures for the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-to-free-minor-offenders-boosts-security-for-yuletide/

Jigawa police confirmed two foiled robberies in Hadejia and Sule-Tankarkar, resulting in one suspect killed and three others arrested by operatives. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-robber-arrest-three-during-foiled-robberies-in-jigawa/

Former AGF Abubakar Malami reports a successful engagement with the EFCC after honoring their invitation, stating he has been released on appointment. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-engagement-with-efcc-successful-malami/

A violent farmers-herders clash in Bursali Village, Bauchi, has left one person dead and five arrested after alleged farm encroachment by herders. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-killed-five-arrested-as-farmers-herders-clash-in-bauchi/

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, has said that one of his principal’s non-career Ambassadorial nominees, Amb. Ayo Oke, had been clear of corruption allegations against him following his removal from office as the director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in 2017. Recall that Amb. Oke was fingered in […]

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

Football Fans Gear Up for a Front-Row Experience of Live Action, Music, and Community Spirit at Papiees Meatro Guinness Nigeria, the Official Beer of the Premier League, is set to electrify the capital city with the Abuja edition of its acclaimed Guinness Match Day Epic. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 30th November 2025, at […]

All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association (AFSA), has appointed Dr.Jim Chimezie Okolo as Chief Coordinator,a decision that marks a turning point in the drive to strengthen sports development in the FCT. The appointment was endorsed by HRM, Eze Sir Ifeanyi Eke, President of AFSA, and Mr. Agbor Clinton Ayuk, Director-General of AFSA, who entrusted him […]

Arising from the National Council on Sports 2025 meeting in Calabar, Criss River State, it concluded with far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s sports ecosystem and aligning national sporting activities with the economic aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The meeting which held at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Cross River State, brought […]

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent confrontation between farmers and herders in Bursali Village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, which resulted in the death of a yet-to-be-identified herder. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed, said the incident occurred on November 26, 2025 […]

A Katsina lawmaker has confirmed that bandits have released 37 villagers abducted from Bakori Local Government Area of the state after weeks of negotiations that led to a peace agreement. The lawmaker, Abdulraham Kandarawa, who represents Bakori Constituency in the state House of Assembly, said on Friday that the latest release brought the number of […] The post 37 Katsina Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After Negotiations With Bandits – Lawmaker appeared first on OsunDefender.

Following his award of questionable penalty in an NNL match involving Rovers Football Club C of Calabar and Ekiti United at the UJ. Esuene Stadium Calabar, the NFF Referring Committee has stepped down indefinitely Nyah Victor of Akwa Ibom State Referring Council from all league matches and other matches. In a letter to that effect […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the full roster of 73 match officials selected to oversee the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco.The prestigious tournament is scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The appointed team is a comprehensive group of Africa’s top refereeing talent, […]

A riled-up Frazer Clarke swore at Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva’s team as tempers flared at a testy weigh-in for Saturday’s British heavyweight title bout in Derby. After both men hit the scales – Clarke at 19st 4lb (123 kg) and TKV at 18st 12lb (120 kg) – a fiery standoff erupted. Words were exchanged and voices […]

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a 21-man Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Africa School Games, slated to hold in Abuja, Nigeria, in 2027. A statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission (NSC), explained that Nigeria was unanimously announced as the host of the 2027 edition of the Games […]

An oil and gas watchdog, the Niger Delta Accountability and Resource Protection Network, NDARPN, has refuted claims by the House of Representatives Committee on the South South Development Commission alleging that Nigeria’s failure to implement key Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, funds has deprived the region of over ₦1 trillion. In a statement issued on Friday […] PIA: Niger Delta Accountability Network knocks Reps Committee over ‘misleading’ trillion-naira claims

“In Kebbi, terrorists attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint in Bagudo, killing three personnel and burning vehicles before fleeing. The post Troops rescue 21 kidnapped victims, foil attacks in nationwide operations – Army appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has warned Corps members against negative usage of the social media. The Director General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning while addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members at the NYSC Delta State Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku. Nafiu, who said negative social media post by any […] NYSC bans corps members from negative social media posts

Sunday Oliseh has expressed his admiration for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle failed in his bid to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs. It was the Super Eagles’ first defeat under […]

Belgian Pro League outfit FCV Dender have confirmed Benjamin Fredrick’s injury The injury has effectively ruled out the young defender from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Fredrick sustained the injury in training last Friday. Dender also announced that the player has returned to his parent club, Brentford, for treatment. “Benjamin has suffered a knee […]

Troops rescue 21 kidnapped victims, foil attacks in nationwide operations – Army Rescue By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Nov. 29, 2025 (NAN) The Nigerian Army has recorded multiple operational successes in the last 24 hours, rescuing 21 kidnapped victims, foiling terror attacks and uncovering illegal crude oil activities across the country. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops had sustained offensives across theatres. The source said the troops operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara and Kebbi repelled attacks, rescued civilians and responded to violent incidents. “In Maradun, troops of 1 Brigade engaged terrorists who attacked Baigasuwa community, rescuing residents, though four civilians sustained gunshot injuries. “In Kebbi, terrorists attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint in Bagudo, killing three personnel and burning vehicles before fleeing. “Troops also rescued five persons and a baby along the Unashi–Doka road in Danko Wasagu LGA of Kebbi, after terrorists abandoned their captives on sighting soldiers,” he said. The source said the troops of Operation MESA in Kogi and Kogi–Kwara axis rescued four kidnapped victims during a firefight with insurgents at Konan Leda in Lokoja, while 11 additional victims later escaped following the assault. He added that two motorcycles and a radio set were recovered, while another victim was rescued in the Kwali area of the FCT. “Meanwhile, troops of Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, intensified operations against crude oil theft. “In Eleme, Rivers soldiers and security agencies discovered 350 bags of stolen crude, estimated at 10,500 litres. “Another patrol in Bonny recovered equipment used by oil thieves, including hoses, a Yamaha engine and jerricans, after the suspects fled. “Other Theatres, including sectors under Operation HADIN KAI in the North-East and ongoing phases of Desert Sanity IV, reported no major incidents as troops continued clearance and security operations,” he added. The military sources reiterated the resolve of the troops to remain on heightened alert across all regions to deny terrorists and criminals freedom of action. (NAN) The post US halts asylum decisions as troop killing sparks migrant crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.

Caverton Offshore Support Group has entered a strategic partnership with Shenzhen University of Information Technology (SUIT) of China to advance drone research, development, and production in Nigeria. The collaboration, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to drive technology innovation in the Nigerian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector, focusing on meeting […]

Nigeria’s digital banking platform, PalmPay and an e-commerce platform, Jumia, are partnering to make this year’s Black Friday shopping experience more rewarding for shoppers from November 7th to December 1st. Since the campaign, themed “Shop Smart, Earn Big!”, began, shoppers have been rewarded with cashback on their purchases by shopping on Jumia and paying with […]

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, was honoured by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, during the public presentation of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Bar Journal, where he urged Nigerians in public service to pursue excellence regardless of recognition. Speaking at the 10th Annual Law Week […]

Onoja Audu Jos. Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo at the weekend said Nigerians are at liberty to seek help from outside the country when they feel they are not… The post Insecurity: Former President Obasanjo Considers International Support appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

As the country battles worsening security situation in different parts of the country, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa yesterday disclosed that he has given approval for the recruitment and training of 500 new officers for the Amotekun Corps. This is coming on the heels of revival of the Ondo State government office of […]

Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a skilled and effective workforce, as 35 senior Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) undergo a two-day leadership and conflict management master class at the VIS headquarters, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos. The capacity-building exercise was designed to boost morale, enhance productivity, and strengthen officers’ competencies in areas such as personal […]

The Ago Iwoye Secondary School Old Students Association (AISSOSA) on Friday, called on the federal government, management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), as well as other stakeholders in the nation’s education sector to exercise restraint before compelling secondary schools’ students to write their terminal examinations through the […]

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, 62, marries Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony, becoming the first Australian leader to wed while in office. Read More: https://punchng.com/62-year-old-australian-prime-minister-weds-in-private-ceremony/

CHUKWUJEKWU ILOZUE, AWKA Tragedy struck a condolence team returning from Ebonyi state when their vehicle was involved in a ghastly motor accident, which claimed six persons, among them four women,… The post Six Die, Five Injured In Ghastly Motor Accident In Anambra State appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s famous Blue Mosque, a highly symbolic gesture of interfaith dialogue on his first trip to Turkey as pontiff. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-visits-istanbuls-blue-mosque/

The recent rescue of 62 hostages in Kebbi and Kwara offers a glimmer of hope, but fresh attacks confirm the existence of a "corridor of impunity" exposed in our earlier reporting. The post ANALYSIS: As Tinubu orders aerial siege, confusion, fresh abductions mar rescue successes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

  The Federal Government has called on regional and international allies to strengthen collaboration in the collective fight against insecurity. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, made the call when a powerful delegation of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by its President, Archbishop Leonard Kawas, paid him a […] The post FG Needs Support From To Fight Terrorism – Akume appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Federal Government has called on regional and international allies to strengthen collaboration in the collective fight against insecurity. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, made the call when a powerful delegation of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by its President, Archbishop Leonard Kawas, paid him a […] The post FG Needs Support To Fight Terrorism – Akume appeared first on OsunDefender.

Brentford midfielder, Frank Onyeka has reflected on his loan spell at Bundesliga club, Augsburg, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international spent the 2024/25 season with Augsburg, racking up 31 league appearances. After an uncertain future, Onyeka has played a key role under Brentford manager Keith Andrews this season. The 27-year-old has registered two assists in […] EPL: Augsburg loan great for my development – Onyeka

The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the administrative and medical screening process for intending pilgrims to Israel and Jordan, marking a significant step in preparation for the upcoming pilgrimage. According to the Board Secretary of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Okudero Gbolabo Omoniyi, the screening exercise is a collaborative effort […]