Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu rewards 177 outstanding public servants with five cars and N165.5m to encourage excellence in service delivery. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-rewards-177-lagos-workers-with-five-cars-n165-5m/

Federal University, Lokoja’s Governing Council appoints Professor Gbenga Ibileye as the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor. He will succeed Prof. Akinwumi. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-varsity-gets-new-vc/

Aisha Buhari reveals why her husband, ex-President Buhari, rarely sacked underperforming ministers, citing his age and fear of being labeled a dictator. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-buhari-didnt-sack-underperforming-ministers-aides-aisha/

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari reveals she will not remarry after Muhammadu Buhari’s demise, citing pragmatic reasons and plans for a quieter life. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-will-not-remarry-after-buharis-demise-aisha/

The Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Umaru Kwairanga, has revealed that Nigeria’s market capitalisation has risen to over ₦95 trillion, more than doubling within one year. Kwairanga described the performance of the capital market in 2025 as “very good” and almost transformative, attributing the feat to strong reforms, increased investor confidence, […]

United Kingdom Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, has defended the BBC’s decision to stand firm against

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with Harrisbay Integrated Services Limited to commence a training program on Computer Networking and Cybersecurity in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.… The post NCDMB And Harrisbay Integrated Services Limited Launch Cybersecurity Training In Port Harcourt appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, has explained reasons why late former President Muhammadu Buhari refused to name or anoint a successor ahead of the 2022 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election. Bichi disclosed, in a new book titled ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, […]

An activist and lawyer, Chetam Nwala, has accused president Bola Tinubu of having an ulterior motive before declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State early this year. Nwala made this accusation on Tuesday during an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He further alleged that the […] Tinubu had ulterior motive declaring state of emergency in Rivers – Lawyer Nwala

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rewarded 177 outstanding public servants in Lagos State with five brand new cars and N155.5 million. The post Sanwo-Olu gifts cars, N165.5m to public servants appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Dr. Elumelu’s appointment follows the retirement of the current Chair, Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, with effect from January 01, 2026. The post Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu as board chairperson appeared first on Vanguard News.

Opta's supercomputer predicts the favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the ost nation Morocco leading the charge to win the trophy.

A lawyer and activist, Chetam Nwala, says the Supreme Court of Nigeria has given a free ride to the Federal Government to suppress the ordinary citizens of the country. Nwala made this statement on Tuesday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to the Supreme […] Emergency Rule: Supreme Court has given FG free ride, created confusion – Lawyer

A new Buhari biography reveals how aides allegedly tried to impose ex-senate president Ahmad Lawan as APC’s 2023 presidential candidate using fake orders.

The federal, state and local government councils have shared a total of N1.928 trillion as Federation Account revenue for November 2025. The allocation was made at the December 2025 meeting… The post Federal Government Shares  N1.928 Trillion With State And Local Governments appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

  From heartfelt personal confessions to courtroom victories and controversies sparked by social media fame, the entertainment space has been buzzing with stories that have captured public attention. Here is a round-up of the latest developments making waves across Nollywood, music and influencer culture. Veteran Nollywood actor Akin Lewis has opened up about the emotional […] The post The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News appeared first on OsunDefender.

Egypt will likely rest captain Mohamed Salah and forward Omar Marmoush for tonight’s pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly Nigeria. According to Filgoal, head coach Hossam Hassan will keep the Premier League stars out of the game. Salah and Marmoush linked up with their international teammates on Monday. The duo were not part of the […] AFCON 2025: Egypt to rest Salah, Marmoush for Super Eagles friendly 

The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has awarded academic degrees to six inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, marking another milestone in the ongoing effort to promote education and rehabilitation within Nigeria’s correctional system. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Abuja, the Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester […] NOUN confers degrees on six inmates at Kuje custodial centre

Yobe State is set to use the Muhammadu Buhari Airport for the 2026 Hajj after completing institutional engagements with key aviation agencies for full cert Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-to-use-muhammadu-buhari-airport-for-2026-hajj/

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels shares an emotional video detailing the heartbreak of being separated from her children amid marital tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-no-mother-can-be-at-peace-separated-from-her-children-regina-daniels/

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has claimed the Premier League club wanted him to leave in the summer. Fernandes was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia before the new season kicked off. But the Portugal midfielder decided to stay at Old Trafford citing his love for the club and family reasons. “The club […] EPL: Man Utd wanted me to leave in the summer, I’m hurt – Bruno Fernandes

Elon Musk on Monday became the first person ever worth $600 billion, Forbes said, ​on the heels of reports that his SpaceX ‌startup was likely to go public at a… The post Musk’s Breaks Global Record, Hits $600bn Net Worth  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

According to the Consumer Price Index data released by the National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) for November 2025, the prices of food items have crashed.

An Islamic cleric has shared his opinion online after popular streamer Peller survived a deadly car accident, as shown in a video trending on social media.

Europe on Monday released its latest plan as regional leaders and the United States decided on commitments in the context of an agreement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The statement was adopted by President Antonio Costa (EU Council), President von der Leyen (EU Commission), Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Denmark), President Alexander Stubb (Finland), and […] Russia war: Europe approves Ukraine’s multinational force, EU membership

The Nigerian Bar Association threatens contempt proceedings against the Inspector General over the planned resumption of the tinted glass policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinted-glass-policy-nba-threatens-contempt-action-against-ig/

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.928 trillion among the three tiers of government as federation allocation for November.

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), is dead. The 71-year-old former chief justice of Nigeria reportedly died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, about two weeks before his 72nd birthday on December 31. Muhammad’s death was confirmed in a condolence statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Nigerian Association […]

Kwara State Government under the leadership of AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq has rejected calls by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state over alleged links between government officials and bandits. The PDP made the call during a press conference in Ilorin, citing […] The post Banditry Allegations: Call For State Of Emergency ‘Baseless’, Kwara Govt Slams PDP appeared first on OsunDefender.

What Nigeria’s urban growth needs is not just new houses but also reliability, transparency, and a structure that can serve future generations. In a tough market marked by rising construction costs, inconsistent delivery, and investor distrust, Flinx Realty Limited is The post Flinx Realty Limited: Building structures that strengthen communities and protect investors: Adigun Odunbaku appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The reported promotion of President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, to the rank of Brigadier-General may have triggered intense debate and quiet discontent within Nigeria’s military establishment over what officers describe as an unprecedented acceleration of promotions. According to PRNigeria, if formalised, the elevation would make Colonel Yusuf the first Brigadier-General in [...]

The attackers killed 15 people and shot Ahmed several times in the shoulder during his tussle. The post Bondi Beach Hero Becomes Source Of Pride In Syrian Hometown appeared first on Channels Television.

Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Refinery and chairman of Dangote Group, has released details of the alleged foreign education tuition allegation against the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory, Farouk Ahmed. In a document circulating publicly on Tuesday and personally signed by Dangote, the billionaire investor, it was stressed that Ahmed […] $5m Swiss tuition: Dangote releases details of allegation against NMDPRA CEO

Shoeniverse Leathers, founded by Olamide Olajide, transforms handcrafted shoes and leather accessories into symbols of pride while empowering young artisans.

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South senatorial district, has said the National Assembly under Senate President Godswill Akpabio is failing to effectively question the administration of President Bola Tinubu because of what he described as “state capture.” Abaribe stated this while responding to questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. The senator was […] Why Akpabio’s Senate isn’t questioning Tinubu’s govt – Abaribe

A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed sections of the popular Gombe timber market (Kasuwar Katako) located near the Railway Station area of the state capital, prompting Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to order an immediate investigation and emergency support for affected traders. The blaze, which broke out on Monday night after business hours, consumed several shops […] Fire ravages Gombe timber market as Governor orders investigation, promises relief