Nigerian contractors protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance, demanding payment of over N500bn for completed government projects and blocking entrances. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-contractors-launch-fresh-protest-over-n500bn-debt/

…Meets Service Chiefs, Demands Greater Efficiency From Them…Hails Bravery Of Military In Confronting Terrorism, Banditry…Asks Nigerians To Reject Divisive Rhetoric, Promote Tolerance…Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As New Minister Of Defence… The post We’re Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces Using Veterans — Tinubu appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Yetunde’s first marriage lasted nine years, nine turbulent years. It was like she knew nothing about Wole until the day after the wedding. They quarreled over virtually everything. He couldn’t live with her job and she didn’t understand why he had to travel so much when she needed him more. Her mother-in-law was unbearable. Wole […]

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) described the incident as “a devastating conflagration” on the bridge. The post Fire near police RRS facility in Lagos forces diversion on Third Mainland bridge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Residents of Umugbo, one of the newly created autonomous communities in Ebonyi State, have raised concern over the whereabouts of a middle-aged man, Eze Tochukwu Gideon, who reportedly fled the community earlier this year following a violent attack linked to a kingship succession dispute. The post Ebonyi community raises alarm over missing man banished after kingship dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.

LAGOS – Six years after its launch, Nigeria’s Per­sonal Pension Plan (PPP) —originally introduced as the Micro Pension Plan on March 19, 2019 —remains stuck at infancy, far below the… The post Personal Pension Plan Fails To Deliver Expected Returns After 6 Years appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

…Adebayo Adedamola Wins Osun PDP Guber Primary ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, in Abuja, is­sued certificates of expulsion to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory… The post PDP Issues Certificates Of Expulsion To Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Experts have identified youth unemployment as the driving force in the rise of illegal drug trade, smuggling and peddling still thriving at the seaports, airports and border areas, despite all-… The post Surging Smuggling In Narcotics At Seaports, Airports, Border Stations Blamed On Youth Unemployment  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

There were tears, wailings and palpable tension at a public cemetery in Asaba, Delta State, as the bodies of three tenants killed during a violent land dispute in Okwe were laid to rest. The post Three tenants killed in Asaba land dispute buried amid tears, tension appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abelinis Limited, the tech-forward experiential marketing outfit, hosted the second edition of its WITFLIX learning platform, creating a lively blend of camaraderie, storytelling, and meaningful dialogue for industry professionals, students,… The post Abelinis Unveils Second WITFLIX Experience, Launches Robust Leadership Dialogue  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

…Abduct Rivers University Students OWERRI / PORT HARCOURT – The advance team of the convoy of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State was on Tuesday attacked in Imo State by… The post Gunmen Attack Abia Governor’s Advance Team In Imo appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Activities at the Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters in Abuja  were yesterday brought to a standstill  following a  protest by  members of the Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (ICAN) over The post Contractors march on Finance Ministry over N500b debt appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A social critic and legal practitioner, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Federal Government to provide a full account of how abducted Kebbi schoolchildren and Kwara church worshippers were rescued from bandits, insisting that Nigerians deserve transparency on the operations. The post Lawyer demands transparency on rescue of Kebbi schoolchildren, Kwara worshippers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Stanbic IBTC Bank has once again rewarded its customers for embracing a culture of consistent saving, with 70 beneficiaries sharing N7 million in the seventh monthly draw of its Reward4Saving… The post Stanbic IBTC Bank Rewards 70 Customers With N7m In Ongoing Saving Promo  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti yesterday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. There was no official statement on the purpose of the visit. It is, The post Otti meets Tinubu on Kanu’s matter appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – As part of renewed efforts to curb Nigeria’s rising insecuri­ty and streamline its crisis-re­sponse infrastructure, the Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish… The post Senate Considers Single Toll-Free Emergency Number Nationwide appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), part of AB InBev, one of the world’s largest brewer and producer of Trophy Lager, Hero Lager, Castle Lite, Budweiser, among others, has reaffirmed its leadership… The post IBPLC Reaffirms Commitment To Responsible Consumption Across Nigeria  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS  – The International Labour Organization (ILO) welcomed the recent adoption of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration, which recognises the importance of coordinated policies that link industrialization with the creation of… The post ILO Welcomes G20 Leaders’ Recognition Of Decent Work As Central To Inclusive Growth  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

N.8 million, cigarettes recovered The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly staged his own kidnapping to extort ransom money from his family. In a statement, the The post Police bust self-kidnap plot in Ondo, arrest‘ victim’, accomplices appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has reached a firm consensus on the urgent need to scale up investments in the first 2,000 days of a child’s life, describing this period as the most critical window for reversing the region’s long-standing human capital deficits. The post Northern Governors prioritise investment in first 2,000 days of life appeared first on Vanguard News.

The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria has said its new Automated MATAN Food Security initiative (AMFSI) will cater to over 40 million Nigerians with direct food access. The post Food bank targets 40m Nigerians in hunger intervention appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship, Muritala Awodun, has urged the government to strengthen Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) oversight, stabilise tax policies and reduce taxes on educational materials to ease pressure on the education sector.    The post Strengthen TETFund oversight, don urges govt appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that the second defendant, Henry Omoile, voluntarily made his statements in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud The post $4.5 billion fraud: EFCC witness insists defendant’s statements were voluntary appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

BENIN  – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured Presco PLC of the State Government’s strong support for its operations, emphasising that the Heartbeat State remains a prime destination for… The post Fresh $100m Agricultural Investment Lands In Edo As Gov. Okpebholo Reaffirms Support For Presco  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has warned that the Federal Government is taking actions capable of disintegrat­ing the country. The… The post FG Taking Actions Capable Of Disintegrating Nigeria — Bode George appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The telecommunications sector has continued to demonstrate its vital role in the economy, contributing a substantial 9.1 per cent to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter (Q3). The post Telecom sector shows resilience as GDP contribution rises to 9.1% appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Indigenous contractors under the aegis of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Tuesday blocked the main entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, demanding that the Federal Government settle their outstanding debt of N760 billion The post Contractors protest, disrupt ministry’s activities over N760 billion debt appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja  have rescued  six kidnapped victims during a coordinated search and rescue in the Ejiba and Saminaka Forest axis spanning Yagba East and Yagba The post Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi councils appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

On November 28, 2025, a group called Human Rights Watchdog in Africa (HRWA) issued a press statement, signed by its Executive Director, Samson Adamu, calling on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara after accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of “pardoning and releasing convicted bandits.” The post FACT CHECK: No evidence Dauda Lawal ‘pardoned, freed convicted bandits’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

LAGOS – The introduction of new products helped to boost customer demand in November, leading to further expansions of new orders and business activity in the Nigerian private sector. Meanwhile,… The post New Orders Rise Sharply As Inflationary Pressures Wane appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has distributed comprehensive welfare packages to women drawn from various groups, organisations, unions and security formations to cushion economic hardship during the 2025 Christmas The post First Lady distributes welfare packages  for Christmas appeared first on Vanguard News.

ABUJA – Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised Nigeria’s media com­munity for its historical resilience in confronting authoritarian ten­dencies, stating that a successful dictatorship is impossible in the country due… The post Dictatorship Impossible In Nigeria Due To Press Vigilance, Says Shettima appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

•Police kill kidnap-suspect, arrest robbery suspects, recover weapons in Delta Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted about five students of the Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt at The post Gunmen kidnap five Rivers varsity students, attack Otti’s advance convoy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As part of efforts to boost the country’s startup ecosystem, MTN Nigeria has released N100 million to 20 innovative entrepreneurs in Lagos. Through the MTN Cloud Accelerator programme, it provided a robust support system The post MTN releases N100m to 20 innovative startups appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

LAGOS – As part of the efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change in Nigeria, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) convened a… The post CISLAC Engages Nigerian Lawmakers To Chart Path For Fossil Fuel Phase-Out, Clean Energy Transition, Others appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – Following President Bola Tinu­bu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency—mobilising security personnel to reclaim terror-stricken rural communi­ties—agriculture stakeholders say the policy could mark a turn­ing point for food… The post Experts Link Security Emergency To Future Food Abundance appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.