Among the arrested players, 27 are suspected of having bet on matches involving their own teams, the public prosecutor's office said in a statement. The post Turkey orders arrest of 29 footballers in betting scandal appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State has inaugurated its newly constituted caretaker committee approved by the National Working Committee (NWC) led by the Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulraham The post Anyanwu-led PDP inaugurates Enugu caretaker executive  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a set of 15 new operational directives ahead of the 2026 Hajj that every pilgrim should know.

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule disclosed the lawmakers’ decision during Friday’s plenary, attributing their defection to what he called a “clear division” within the PDP. “Distinguished colleagues, very happily, let me announce […] The post Just in: 16 Rivers lawmakers, Speaker, defect from PDP to APC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the disbursement of scholarships and bursaries to 28,346 indigenes of the State currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The approval underscored the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, access to education, and human capital development as critical pillars for sustainable growth. According to the Executive […]

A renowned security expert and Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), Amb. Abayomi Mumuni has joined growing voices urging President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to urgently implement comprehensive border security The post Security expert backs urgent call for border fencing to bolster Nigeria’s security appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Pulseford Business School has announced that 100 young Nigerians enrolling in its January 2026 academic session will receive a 50 per cent tuition scholarship in a fresh push to equip The post 100 youths to benefit from Pulseford scholarships in 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The family of Chief Dan Agbese, celebrated journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, has released the burial arrangements following his passing on Monday, November 17, 2025. He died at the The post Family announces burial plans for veteran journalist Dan Agbese appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

While the Supreme Court struck of the Osun State Government's suit, it held that the federal government was wrong to the seize the funds belonging to the local government areas of the state. The post Supreme Court strikes out Osun’s withheld LG allocations suit, but faults FG’s funds seizure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A lady has reacted to the petition filed by 2Baba's family against his new wife, Natasha Osawaru. She asked two deep questions about him and what she observed.

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is his new party, stressing that he is leaving the PDP due to divisions within the party. Amaewhule made the declaration on Friday during plenary when he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside 15 […] Why I dumped PDP – Rivers Speaker, Amaewhule

The Katsina State Police Command has announced significant progress in its crime-fighting efforts, reporting 125 recorded cases, 22 arrests, and the prosecution of 108 suspects in November. Police Public Relations The post Katsina police record 125 cases, 22 arrests, charge 108 suspects to court in November appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has introduced a fresh set of operational directives for the 2026 Hajj, marking significant adjustments in flight arrangements, group coordination, medical compliance and The post FULL LIST: 15 new key guidelines pilgrims must note ahead of 2026 Hajj appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Paschal Njoku ABUJA -The Supreme Court of Nigeria, on Friday, struck out a suit by the Attorney General of Osun State challenging the withholding of allocations accruable to local government… The post Withheld LG Funds: Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun’s Suit Against FG appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State Local Government Accounts Administration Bill, 2025. The bill, a statement by Olamide Tiamiyu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, said, will mark a significant step towards strengthening financial governance and transparency across the state’s 30 local government areas […] Osun Assembly passes LG Accounts Administration Bill 2025

FG has fixed February 2026 for the commencement of operations at the world’s first UNESCO Category 2 Media and Information Literacy Centre. The post FG sets February 2026 for take-off of UNESCO media literacy centre appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The NWC said the meeting would enable it to "hear directly from the chairman and ensure that due process is followed." The post NWC wades into Cross River APC crsis, summons Eba appeared first on Vanguard News.

Martin Amaewhule, the Rivers house of assembly speaker and 15 lawmakers have defected to the APC, reshaping the political landscape in the state.

The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Peace Shield rescued 10 kidnapped women during a special operation in the early hours of Friday in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A credible source at Army Headquarters revealed this to The post Nigerian Army rescues 10 abducted women in Kaduna appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

“The protest is continuous until we receive an alert of a N32,000 pension increment and N25,000 for six months. Those who can’t come and go back should come with mats. The post Pensioners set to protest naked nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, Executive Director of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa), has clinched the prestigious 2025 Women in Mining Award at the Resourcing Tomorrow Outstanding Achievement Awards in London, earning… The post Nigeria’s Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji Wins Global Women In Mining Award At London appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has returned to the centre of national debate, this time over questions of effectiveness and recent controversy.  Tensions rose after the arrest of lawyer Martin Kpebu for what the office described as “obstructing an officer in the lawful execution of their duties”.  Mr. Kpebu has in recent weeks criticised […]

He said the protest would hold on Dec. 8, except the Federal Government would, before then, pay arrears of N32,000 pension increment and N25,000 palliative allowance approved in 2023.

The federal government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise the data of farmers and offer them extension services.

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Speaker Martin Amaewhule leading the move.

The Supreme Court has finally given its verdict on the suit filed by the Osun state government against the federal government over the allocations of the state's LG.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing nomination and screening of Ambassadorial designates, a former governorship aspirant on the platform of PDP in Kogi State, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh has tasked… The post Former Kogi Guber Aspirant Calls For Review Of Ambassadorial Nominees appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). DAILY POST reports that Amaewhule, along with 15 other members of the House, made the move on Friday. Amaewhule said the defection is due to clear division in the [...]

Samklef questioned Teni's audacity to make such a video about 2Face, while throwing insults at her....

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno approves a N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants. Discover how 33,461 candidates will receive N50,000 each. Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-approves-n1-6bn-transport-allowance-for-cbt-applicants/

Stakeholders are urging against local human trafficking in Nigeria, stressing its frequent occurrence within families and communities. The post Stakeholders intensify efforts against local human trafficking in Nigeria appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Obuzor of Ibusa, Prof. Louis Nwaobishi, has affirmed that the Anioma people of Delta Notth are Igbo, citing history, language, and culture as evidence for their Igbo roots. Nwaobishi was reacting to some recent divergent views, particularly that of The post Delta traditional ruler traces Anioma people ancestry to Igbo, South East appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as the “profound insensitivity and abuse of public trust” by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for distributing luxury vehicles as part of early campaign mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement shared on his X handle […]

The Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Prof Clement Adebooye, has issued a stern warning to students against using social media to portray the institution negatively, saying such actions affect everyone connected to the school. Prof. Adebooye made the remarks on Thursday during the 19th matriculation ceremony of the institution in Osogbo. He stressed […] Don’t destroy your school on social media – UNIOSUN VC warns students

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