CCB Chairman urges Nigerian youth to fight corruption by rejecting bribes and upholding integrity, stating their choices define the nation’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/ccb-chair-urges-young-nigerians-to-reject-bribes-uphold-integrity/

A PDP lawmaker representing Kebbi State, Mansur Musa, defects to the APC. He cites deep-seated internal fractures and unending crisis within the PDP. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-lawmaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc-cites-unending-crisis/

The Nigerian Senate summons the aviation minister to address the alarming surge in domestic airfares, which have jumped by over 150% ahead of the holidays. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-summons-aviation-minister-over-surge-in-domestic-airfares/

Nigeria’s National Assembly hosts an art exhibition to boost autism awareness, featuring a Guinness World Record holder to tackle stigma and push for new l Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-hosts-art-exhibition-featuring-autistic-guinness-world-record-holder-kanye/

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ondo State plans to replace all APC legislators in the 2027 elections, citing their lack of positive impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpp-vows-to-unseat-ondo-apc-legislators-in-2027/

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff and India’s Defence Adviser reaffirm their strategic military partnership to enhance collaboration in counter-terrorism. Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-indian-defence-adviser-reaffirm-military-partnership/

The Sokoto State government commends the Nigerian military for thwarting a bandit attack in Sabon Birni, reaffirming its commitment to regional security. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-commends-troops-for-foiling-bandit-attack/

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has unveiled the ‘Home Konnect and Waka Well’ health insurance initiative, under the Diaspora Health Insurance Plan, to enable  Nigerians living abroad have… The post LASHMA Unveils ‘Home Konnect, Waka Well’ Health Plans For Nigerians  Living Abroad  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu as the new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board MPB, effective December 1, 2025. The appointment, announced on Tuesday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is part of ongoing efforts […] The post Tinubu appoints Adamu as Chairman, Military Pensions Board appeared first on Vanguard News.

"There is still no direct negotiations or talks with the club at the moment but there will be a move at the right moment" The post Saudi Arabia says’ll do ‘whatever it can’ to sign Salah in winter transfer window appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu praises Gen. T.Y. Danjuma on his 87th birthday, calling him a distinguished statesman who served Nigeria with undivided loyalty. Read More: https://punchng.com/distinguished-statesman-gentleman-tinubu-hails-t-y-danjuma-at-87/

Ogun State recorded an alarming 502 cases of gender-based violence in 2025, including sexual assault, domestic abuse, and rising digital harassment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-records-502-gender-based-violence-cases-in-2025-says-commissioner/

Following a 4-1 win over Wolves, Man Utd’s Ayden Heaven urges the team to maintain European faith, believing a return to continental football is within rea Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-heaven-urges-man-utd-to-maintain-european-faith/

  A former Director of Defence Information, Major-General John Enenche (rtd), has said that it is “almost impossible” for a military coup to take place in Nigeria now, citing decades of democratic reorientation within the Armed Forces and lessons from the country’s past experience with military rule. Speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Sunday […]

West Africa has seen a series of coups, leaving critics to cast ECOWAS as having little more than stern communiques The post Why West African troops overturned Benin’s coup but watched others succeed appeared first on Vanguard News.

  Kylian Mbappé is in a race against time to be fit for Real Madrid’s pivotal UEFA champions league clash against Manchester City after missing Tuesday’s squad training, casting major doubt over his availability. The French superstar, who has scored nine goals in this season’s competition, was a notable absentee from the session just one […]

TECNO, official CAF global partner, introduces four intelligent tools designed to transform how fans watch, interpret, and share the continent’s biggest football tournament. As preparations intensify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, TECNO has introduced a suite of football-focused AI features designed to reshape the way millions of Africans experience the tournament. The launch, […] TECNO’s AFCON-Ready AI features reflect new era in mobile sports viewing

  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday, decorated the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, with the rank of Colonel, in recognition of her steadfast dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army. At a brief ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, the COAS commended Colonel Anele’s […]

The former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Joel Ikenya, has officially announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ikenya, also an Ex-Senator representing Taraba South senatorial district, disclosed his decision in a statement released on Monday. According to the former minister, he has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the […]

The Anambra State Police Command has rolled out a decisive set of enforcement measures to strengthen security and end the alarming rise in the misuse of security agency uniforms. The… The post Anambra Tightens Security, Orutugu Launches Tough Crackdown On Unauthorized Security Uniform users appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Five years after a single gunshot shattered a community and ended a promising young man’s life, justice has finally been served. A High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Monday, December 8, 2025, sentenced police officer Sergeant Ruya Auta to death for the killing of 20-year-old University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, Rinji Peter Bala. […]

  Australia has imposed a sweeping ban preventing children under 16 from accessing social media, in what the government called a world-first effort to protect young people from the dangers of online platforms. The new law, which came into force on Tuesday, made it illegal for tech companies to allow users under 16 on their […]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, is making steady progress in implementing the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, reforms, which is boosting investor confidence and repositioning the country’s upstream sector for sustainable growth. This is according to a recent report by an industry performance evaluator, BusinessMetrics. The report showed that NUPRC’s regulatory actions over the […] NUPRC’s digital reforms boosting investor confidence in Nigeria’s upstream sector – Report

  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has moved to downplay the controversy surrounding her exchange with Governor Ademola Adeleke during her installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua in Ile-Ife, on Sunday, an effort quietly echoed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The development might indicate that both parties saw the incident at non-issue and have […]

Kylian Mbappé’s availability for the crucial Champions League match against Man City is in doubt after he missed training with the Real Madrid squad. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-mbappe-doubtful-for-manchester-city-clash-after-missing-training/

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has criticised a recent visit by a United States congressional delegation to Nigeria, alleging that members of the team engaged in “sectarian” and “biased” consultations. In a statement released on Tuesday, MPAC singled out U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who has previously promoted claims of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The […] MPAC faults U.S. delegation for “sectarian” engagement during Nigeria visit

In the final analysis, "Jerry Gana: Stewardship in Integrity" is not just a book about Jerry Gana. It is a manual for the next generation." The post BOOK REVIEW: Inside Musa Simon-Reef’s “Jerry Gana: Stewardship In Integrity” appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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A Nigerian man got many people talking on social media after sharing what a property agent tried to do to tenants without the landlord’s approval.

Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Monday night, Onanuga said Nigeria's response to the attempted coup in Benin was quick, coordinated, and done at the request of Benin's government.

The leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, have unanimously endorsed Hon. Salman Idris for

A Lagos commuter narrates her harrowing story of escaping a suspected one-chance gang after boarding a commercial bus. See how she bravely got her phone ba Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-lady-narrates-how-she-escaped-suspected-one-chance-gang/

Former Nigeria international Tijani Babangida believes the Super Eagles can redeem themselves by winning the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eric Chelle’s side lost to Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs. Babangida, however, believed winning the […] AFCON 2025: Super Eagles can win title after World Cup disappointment — Babangida

KANO – Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to build a more proactive anti-graft institution capable of safeguarding public resources and promoting ethical… The post International Anti-Corruption Day: PCACC Vows Stronger Anti-Graft Fight In Kano appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A Nigerian lady opened up about why she felt guilty over brother's death. She shared what led to his death, stating that she had failed him as a sister.

Last week in Ikeja, Lagos, over 250 vibrant entrepreneurs, business owners, and C-suite executives gathered to learn from Dr. (Mrs.) Catherine Opeyemi Adesomoju and mentors in business, health, and family… The post Time-Out-With-Kate 3.0 Dissects ‘Building Transgenerational Businesses’ appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.