The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. Bandits had attacked the school on November 21 2025, in the remote community of Papiri. Arriving around 2:00 a.m. on motorbikes, the gunmen stormed the school […] The post FG Secures Release Of 100 Niger Schoolchildren, 165 Still In Captivity appeared first on OsunDefender.

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“Today, the Nigerian armed forces stood gallantly as a defender and protector of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin ..." The post BREAKING: How Nigerian military foiled coup in Benin Republic – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 13-member National Caretaker Committee to oversee its affairs following the expiration of the tenure of the National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday,… The post PDP Sets Up 13-Member Caretaker Committee as NWC Tenure Expires Tuesday appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the gallantry of Nigeria’s military for swiftly responding to the Republic of Benin’s request for assistance in safeguarding its 35-year-old democracy following an attempted coup on Sunday. The post Tinubu commends Nigerian Armed Forces for protecting democracy in Benin Republic appeared first on Vanguard News.

Benin further asked for Nigerian ground troops to assist its forces in securing constitutional institutions and containing armed elements involved in the uprising.

The Niger State Government and the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday evening said they have not received any official communication confirming the reported release The post We’ve no official confirmation on reported release of 100 abducted students – Niger govt, CAN appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Kaye Furo, the son of a former Nigerian star Furo Iyenemi, has disclosed that his Club Brugge side will be ready to battle Arsenal in the Champions League.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kelly Agba, has opened up on what will influence who get the party's presidnetial candidate in the 2027 election.

A retired Major General applauds President Tinubu’s appointment of General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence, calling it a strategic and patriotic mo Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-jtf-commander-hails-musas-appointment-as-strategic/

By Andrew Abah In recognition of their outstanding performance and historic victory in the recently concluded abridged basketball league organized by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Lagos Legends Basketball Club will be hosted to a grand reception by prominent basketball promoter Igoche Mark in Abuja on Monday. Lagos Legends Basketball Club emerged victorious in the [...]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional Board of Trustees (BoT), under the chairmanship of Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, is presently meeting in Abuja. The post PDP factional BoT holds meeting, vows to hold pending state congresses appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph responds to a fan who advised her to drop her husband's surname amid rumors of a failed marriage, sparking online debate.

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said that anyone who claims leaders do not care or are not doing enough to end insecurity is being mischievous. The governor made the remark while responding to questions in an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on the […] Insecurity: Whoever says leaders not doing enough is mischievous – Gov Sule

The Nigerian Government had in a statement strongly condemned the attempt a group of soldiers to overthrow President of Talon.

He said Shettima will join other African leaders and international dignitaries at Monday's inauguration ceremony The post Shettima Arrives In Abidjan For President Ouattara’s Inauguration appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigerian Breweries has kicked off its Legendary Christmas Campaign, and leading the festive charge is Desperados — the favourite party beer for Gen Z — bringing bold flavour, unfiltered fun, and its no-rules party energy to every major December moment across Nigeria. Starting with the biggest Homecoming Party of the Season which has been on […] Clock the Vibe season: Desperados is bringing its Gen Z party energy to every major December stage

The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully secured the release of 100 pupils abducted during the recent school attack in Niger State. More details he Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

The PDP has been engulfed in a leadership crisis since 2023, when it lost the presidential election to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post PDP: ‘I’ll Never Allow It,’ Wike Rejects Expulsion, Flays Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde appeared first on Channels Television.

Barely 22 years after leaving office, former Ogun State Governor, Segun Osoba, has explained why his administration focused on supporting the education sector rather than funding Muslim and Christian pilgrimages. The post Osoba explains why his administration prioritised education over funding pilgrimages appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has come under fire for downplaying the disturbing security situation in Nigeria. Johnson who made the statement last week while delivering a keynote address… The post Ex-British PM, Johnson, Under Fire For Downplaying Nigeria’s Security Situation  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday said it is prepared to join the ongoing protests by local contractors and pensioners across the country if the Federal Government fails to respond to their plight. In a statement signed by its The post ADC to join local contractors, pensioners in protest condemns FG debts appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s Air Force has hit targets in Benin Republic, according to the BBC. It is believed the strikes were carried out in apparent coordination with Beninese authorities working to contain a coup attempt. It is not clear what the targets of the strikes were. However, the situation in Cotonou, the commercial capital of Benin Republic, […] Nigeria’s Air Force launches strikes in Benin after attempted coup

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to place unity at the heart of their political agenda.

Venezuela's interior and justice ministry said in a statement that Diaz suffered a heart attack Saturday and attempts to revive him in a hospital failed. The post Venezuela Acknowledges Death Of Detained Opposition Figure appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria's quest for a fourth AFCON title in Morocco faces stiff challenges. Senegal, Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt are among the teams that stop the Super Eagles

International Rugby League lead match official educator James Jones has expressed confidence in the bright future of African referees on the international stage. Speaking in an interview during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Rugby League Tri-Nation Festival, Jones praised the officials’ progress and potential, noting that their development demonstrates the rising standards of match […]

The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The development, reported by TVC News on Sunday, comes even as federal authorities have yet to issue an official confirmation as of the time of filing […] The post Just in: FG secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren in Niger appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has disclosed the outcome of a meeting between Northern governors and traditional rulers held in Kaduna to address security concerns. Speaking in an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST, the governor said each of the 19 states will contribute one billion naira […] Insecurity: What Northern governors discussed at Kaduna meeting

Dr. Kwabena Situ, Assurance Partner at Deloitte Ghana, has urged institutions to embrace the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding. According to him, investors are keen on the Materiality Assessment since it is an impact-driven activity. An ESG Materiality Assessment is a crucial process where institutions identify, evaluate, and prioritise the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the founder of Christ Embassy and President of LoveWorld Incorporated, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, on the occasion of his birthday, extolling the popular televangelist for The post Tinubu hails Oyakhilome at birthday, praises global impact of ministry appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

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In a major escalation of the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), factional Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahaman Muhammad, yesterday declared that the current National Working Committee (NWC) will… The post PDP Leadership Crisis: Faction Sets Dec 9 Deadline, BoT Backs Caretaker Transition, Lawmakers Insist On Rule Of Law appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the deployment of the regional Intervention force to the Benin Republic. The order was made over the failed coup attempt The post Coup: ECOWAS deploys regional standby force to Benin Republic appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, has spoken for the first time since an attempted coup on Sunday. Speaking on national television, Talon assured citizens that “the situation is totally under control.” He blamed the failed takeover on “a small group of soldiers.” In a televised broadcast several hours earlier, soldiers had announced that […] Benin Republic President Talon breaks silence over attempted coup

The faction loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said the internal reforms are essential to strengthen the party’s structures, build trust, and ensure that the PDP remains a model of fairness and inclusiveness in Nigeria’s democratic space. The post Factional PDP BoT moves to overhaul party’s state chapters, commence fresh congresses, convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.