Udom Inoyo, the former ExxonMobil chief, must be a fulfilled man. A few years ago, he came up with an extraordinary idea — that of instituting an award to boost investigative journalism in Akwa Ibom State. It was the first of its kind. At that time, not a few people thought he was trying to […] The post Journalism as it should be, By Sam Akpe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Elizabeth Amadou, better known as Jarvis on TikTok, has confirmed that her romantic relationship with fellow influencer Hamzat Habeeb, popularly called Peller, has come to an end. She also urged the public to stop making fun of him following his recent car accident during a livestream in Lagos. Speaking in a live video on Tuesday, [...]

The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 28-year-old man in Ilawe Ekiti for the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl. Read the full details. Read More: https://punchng.com/amotekun-arrests-man-over-rape-of-minor-in-ekiti/

A protester said that many residents of the community depended on water from poorly dug wells for their daily water needs. The post Women in Rivers community protest lack of potable water, electricity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Dembele played a key part in PSG's first-ever UEFA Champions League title, scoring eight goals and providing six assists throughout their successful European campaign. The post Dembele Scoops 2025 FIFA ‘The Best’ Men’s Player Award appeared first on Channels Television.

Tinubu has urged leaders and members of Oyo APC to unite and strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections The post Tinubu advocates electoral reforms, party unity appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Yoruba Council of Elders states the government cannot tackle Nigeria insecurity alone, urging citizens to collectively support efforts to curb the mena Read More: https://punchng.com/government-cant-tackle-insecurity-alone-yoruba-elders/

We need to start rebuilding from the bottom all over again. The battle is rural, as I have argued in another intervention. Important as it is to set up forest guards, we need to do much more, starting with reclaiming ourselves, finding ways to lift up those we have left behind, and the communities we […] The post Reclaiming our ungoverned spaces in the throes of a polycrisis, By Simbo Olorunfemi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain is named the FIFA Best Men’s Player for 2025, while Aitana Bonmatí secures the women’s award. Learn more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-dembele-wins-fifa-best-mens-player-award/

ABAKALIKI – Two hundred and fifty elderly citizens in Ebonyi State on Tuesday benefited from the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. That… The post 250 Elderly Ebonyi Women Gifted N200,000, Bags Of Rice, Each By Nigeria’s First Lady appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has renewed Lagos State’s appeal to multinational real estate developers, assuring them of security, transparency and strong institutional support as the state intensifies efforts to deliver inclusive and affordable housing for its rapidly growing population.

The Senate noted that the high cost of fertilisers and other farm inputs are worsening post-harvest losses and threatening the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. The post Senate asks FG, states to subsidise fertiliser for farmers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has withdrawn his plan to establish an independent group known as Hisbah Fisabilillahi in Kano State. The decision was announced in a statement signed by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Dr Baffa Babba Dan Agundi.  According to the statement, Ganduje stepped back […] Ganduje withdraws plan to establish independent Hisbah in Kano

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment Jarvis addressed people who have been dragging her on several social media platforms.

The Nigerian equities market closed Tuesday’s session with a marginal gain, as the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.01 per cent to 149,459.11 points, lifting year-to-date returns to 45.21 per cent.

The Supreme Court had on Monday ruled that a sitting president has the power to declare a state of emergency in any state of the federation in a bid to forestall breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos or anarchy.

Communities in the Okitipupa and Odigbo Local Government Areas of Ondo State have expressed concern over what they described as the persistent undermining of their welfare and the state government’s directives by a firm operating in their territory. Infuriated by The post Ondo communities accuse forestry firms of neglecting CSR commitments appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

IPI Nigeria told the Akwa Ibom governor that the black book would be shared with embassies, multilateral bodies, and international partners, and that it would trigger strong advocacy campaigns aimed at holding him, his administration, and other violators accountable both locally and globally. The post The leaked video Gov Eno couldn’t suppress, how it got him blacklisted by IPI Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bagohb has approved the disengagement of 30 special advisers as part of efforts to restructure the state’s governance framework. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, who said the move was aimed at revamping the administration and improving efficiency in line with the governor’s [...]

The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), allowing President Bola Tinubu to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill, projected at ₦54.4 trillion, later this week. The approval followed a plenary session on The post Senate okays MTEF for 2026–2028, paves way for Tinubu’s ₦54.4tr budget presentation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have unveiled a rotated squad for the international friendly against Egypt, resting key players for upcoming AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/super-eagles-unveil-squad-for-egypt-friendly-clash/

In a landmark ruling that could redefine corporate accountability in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, a tribunal has ordered TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited to pay $285.2 million to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), bringing to a close a The post How $285m TotalEnergies tribunal award is redefining oil governance in Nigeria appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Victor Okpomor Effurun: A two months old child was on Monday evening abducted by unknown gun men operating with a tricycle in NNPC Bypass near Delta Career College fence, before… The post Two Months Old Child Abducted In Effurun appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his new appointment. The reason for the jubilation of the former governor is contained in this report.

Q fewer than nine persons were injured on Monday following a violent clash between farmers and herders in Loko community of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred around noon on December 15 in Bakono village, within the Loko axis, according to a report by Zagazola Makama. The violence was said to have been triggered by a [...]

Afrobeats star Fola apologises to fans after his first headline show at Mainland Block Party was stopped abruptly due to safety and overcrowding concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/afrobeats-star-fola-apologises-after-first-headline-show-ends-abruptly/

Sokoto State Government has disbursed a total of ₦150 million to victims of the 2025 flood disaster across 15 local government areas of

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has disclosed that significant reconciliation has been achieved between the Kussasi and Mamprusi communities in towns affected by the long-standing chieftaincy dispute.

ABUJA – The House of Representatives has called on regulatory authorities and government ministries to broaden internship placements for graduates of Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, Pharmacy, and other allied health professions,… The post Reps Call For Increased Internship Slots For Graduates Of Allied Health Professions appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has emphasised that the support of communities and state governments is essential to ending insecurity in the country.  He noted The post NAF Chief: Ending insecurity requires communities’ support appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has appealed to commercial banks to channel more credit to the real sector of the economy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), following the recent reduction in the policy rate to 18 percent. Speaking at an engagement with Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks, […]

New Super Eagles player, Tochukwu Nnadi has named four Nigerian stars he looks up to as a professional footballer. The four Nigerian stars, Nwankwo Kanu, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika. Nnadi has recently been named in Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking to Super […] New Super Eagles player, Nnadi names four Nigerian stars he looks up to

The Kano State Hisba board reports intercepting a vehicle from Lagos carrying packs of assorted alcoholic drinks. The driver has been arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-hisba-intercept-alcoholic-drinks/

Nigeria’s House of Reps gives the CBN a deadline to reconcile N5.2tn in unremitted operating surplus, citing fiscal accountability concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-give-cbn-deadline-to-reconcile-n5-2tn-unremitted-operating-surplus/

Leaders and traditional rulers in communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have vowed to continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his government, noting that “the appointment of… The post FCT Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders Vow Support For Tinubu, Hail Wike appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed an alleged case of child trafficking involving a 13-year-old girl, Salaudeen Saidat. According to information available to DAILY POST, Salaudeen was reported missing by her aunt, Adeola Ajayi Rukayat, earlier in December 2025. It was gathered that the aunt raised the alarm after her niece left home and […] Police arrest suspect over alleged child trafficking in Osun