Horvel Angels and defending champions Fosla Academy have advanced to Saturday’s final of the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship after securing semifinal victories, at the Area 3 Sports Complex in Abuja. Horvel Angels had defeated Generation Next 2–0 on Thursday, while Fosla Academy edged SIK Paragon 1–0 to stay on course for back-to-back titles. Horvel […]

Kenya Power has recorded a new all-time high in the country’s electricity peak demand, reaching 2,439.06 Megawatts (MW). This milestone underscores the accelerating growth in electricity uptake among commercial and domestic consumers. The new peak, attained on December 4, 2025, surpasses the previous record of 2,418.77 MW set just weeks earlier on November 18, 2025. […] The post Kenya Power announces new national electricity peak demand of 2,439 MW appeared first on HapaKenya.

The aircraft from Phoenix, Arizona, was the second flight to transport deportees to Venezuela from the US this week amid a massive American military buildup in Caribbean waters. The post US Deportation Flight With 172 Migrants Lands In Caracas appeared first on Channels Television.

Residents of the Government College area of Umuahia, Abia State, were thrown into anxiety on Wednesday after a crocodile was trapped and killed at Iyi Umuohu, a swampy stream located behind residential houses. This is happening a few weeks after two black cobras were killed around the area. A resident of the densely populated area, […] Umuahia residents panic as crocodile, cobra are killed near Government College

Alayelua Oba Dr. Michael Odunayo Ajayi, the Arowotawaya II, the Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa in Osun State, has congratulated the iconic leader and custodian of Yoruba heritage, His Imperial Majesty,… The post Elerinmo Felicitates Ooni Of Ife’s Decade On The Throne appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

So General Christopher Musa is now our Minister of Defence. The Senate confirmed him Wednesday after about five hours of grilling, and President Tinubu couldn’t hide his excitement, commending the Senate for the “expedited confirmation.” My first thought when I read about the appointment? Here we go again. Don’t get me wrong. General Musa is […]

Fuji musician Kwam 1 formally declares his intention to contest for the Awujale throne, citing his royal lineage in the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-why-kwam-1-wants-the-awujale-throne/

In view of the prevailing security situation in the country, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has underscored the need for a holistic action to tackle  cultism, kidnapping, armed robbery, oil theft, maritime and other violent crimes in the state. The commissioner of police, Baba Azare, gave the charge at a security meeting with youth […]

Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has heard the testimony of a woman, Cordellia, who brought a divorce suit against her husband, Friday, whom she alleged was irresponsible, showed her no love, and was in the habit of beating her. Cordellia stated that Friday stopped loving her after he took a […]

The Kano State Government has raised strong objections to the arrest of the former chairman of the State’s Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), describing the operation as legally questionable and capable of destabilising the state. In a press statement issued by the […]

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Jair Bolsonaro, 70, is unlikely to run after being sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup and being banned from public office. The post Brazil’s Jailed Ex-President Taps Son As Political Heir appeared first on Channels Television.

The Supreme Court of Kenya has overturned a contentious 2020 Court of Appeal judgment that had imposed withholding tax on certain fees generated from card transactions. The ruling, which resolves the matter of Petition No.12 (E014)/2022: Absa Bank Kenya Plc vs the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes, effectively eliminates a form of double taxation that had […] The post Victory for Kenya’s banking sector as Supreme Court overturns withholding tax on card fees appeared first on HapaKenya.

Four teenagers have been killed in an explosion involving an improvised explosive device in Banki, Bama local government area of Borno State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday, saying the device went off behind the Banki Motor Park in Wajari Ward of […]

In a bid to travel out of Nigeria illegally, the Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) on Friday raised the alarm that shipping lines operating into the nation’s seaports record more than 2,300 stowaways annually. LEADERSHIP reports that a stowaway is a person who secretes him/herself in a ship without the consent of the shipowner or […]

The Digital Media Awards (DMA), one of East Africa’s most distinguished platforms for honouring digital innovation, creativity, and brand storytelling, has raised the stakes for its 2025 edition with the unveiling of its most internationally diverse jury panel ever. This year’s jury features a formidable mix of industry experts from across Africa and the global […]

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a modest growth of 1.25 per cent in real terms during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting signs of fragility despite easing inflationary pressures. While this growth represents an improvement from 0.8 per cent in the same period last year, it trails the 1.6 per cent growth seen in the previous […]

Details have emerged on ex-Jigawa gov Badaru Abubakar's resignation as Minister of Defence, revealing a long-standing rift and battle with Bello Matawalle.

•She stopped having s3x with me, said she didn’t want to age —Husband A woman,  Oluwabunmi, has prayed Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to end her marriage with to her husband, Mayowa, saying she is no longer interested in her union to her husband on the accounts that he is […]

The highly anticipated draw for the upcoming World Cup tournament has concluded on Friday night, revealing the group stage matchups that will set the scene for football’s biggest spectacle. Defending champions Argentina will begin their title defence in Group J, where they are set to face Austria, Algeria, and Jordan. England, hoping to make a […]

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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reportedly pumped 28.40 million barrels per day last month, down 30,000 bpd from October’s total. This is as Nigeria and Iraq recorded the largest declines. A fire on the Yoho production platform and its resulting shutdown helped lower shipments. OPEC’s oil output edged lower in November, despite […]

MOONBEAM: An Anthology of Short Stories by Nigeria’s Foremost Culture Journalists has been officially declared the ‘Book of Detty December” by Inspiro Productions’ CEO, promoter, producer, and creative economy strategist,… The post Moonbeam Declared Official ‘Book Of Detty December’By Inspiro Productions’ CEO, Ayoola Sadare appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Tunde Olusunle, PhD, on his conferment with the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Award by the University of Ilorin. The… The post ANA Congratulates Dr Tunde Olusunle On Distinguished Alumnus Awards appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

My sister is developing simple goiter on the left side of her neck. Kindly let me know what drugs she can use. She is 45 years of age. Smart (by SMS) A goitre only needs to be treated if it is causing symptoms. Treatments for an enlarged thyroid include: Thyroid hormone replacement pills can be prescribed […]

Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead Africa’s emerging digital trade revolution, the Chief Economist of Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has said. Speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Trade Center (ATC) in Abuja, he described Nigeria as a natural frontrunner in the continent’s transition toward technology-driven commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). […]

Anthony Ufoh The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected financiers of terrorism on and their motorcycle on Wednesday. Police carried out the Operation in conjunction with the Zamfara… The post Suspected Terrorist Financiers Arrested In Sokoto By Police appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

An overnight Afghan-Pakistan border clash at the Spin Boldak-Chaman crossing killed four civilians. Both sides accused the other of launching unprovoked at Read More: https://punchng.com/four-civilians-killed-in-fresh-afghan-pakistan-border-clash/

The moves come after HTS ousted former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad last December and took control of the government. The post Canada Lifts Sanctions On Syria, Following US appeared first on Channels Television.

Europe's embattled auto industry and its backers are ramping up pressure on the EU to relax its planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales -- hoping for a decision by year end. "If we abandon the 2035 target, forget about European battery plants," President Emmanuel Macron warned after an EU summit in October.

The NSA assured that the intelligence and security agencies would not relent in their efforts to dismantle all criminal networks threatening the peace and security of the nation. “There is no hiding place for those who engage in kidnapping, banditry, or any act of terror.

A cancer patient’s refusal of a blood transfusion, a key Jehovah’s Witness belief, sparks outrage after she received over ₦30m in public donations. Read More: https://punchng.com/jehovahs-witness-cancer-patient-under-fire-for-rejecting-blood-transfusion-after-%e2%82%a630m-donations/

My 12-year-old son was recently diagnosed with asthma. I was however reassured that he will get over it as he grows older. Kindly let me know if this is true. Lucas (by SMS) Asthma is often a life-long condition, although asthma in young children sometimes goes away by the time they’re teenagers or adults. Asthma affects […]

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been thrown off balance after a late FIFA directive forced the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to redraw its pre-tournament plans, The post Nigeria, Egypt friendly in doubt as NFF shift camp to Morocco appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The inaugural Heirs Insurance Travel Festival delivered an unforgettable experience on Saturday, November 29, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together travel enthusiasts, diplomats, creatives, business owners, and young… The post Beyond Celebration: Heirs Insurance Festival Champions Borderless Africa, Fair Travel Policies appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has warned its inductees not to operate without Human Resources (HR) certification, as doing so, contravened Nigerian law. This is even as the Institute inducted 1,261 new members at its 68th Induction Ceremony, reiterating its mandate as the sole regulatory body for Human Resource Management practice […]