Nigerian-eligible defender Ime Okon has officially committed to South Africa, ending speculation over a possible switch to represent the Super Eagles.

He added that the command’s Intelligence and Investigation Department had concluded investigations and the suspects would be charged to court.

Ahead of World AIDS Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African leaders to redefine the response, as disruptions in the HIV funding landscape threaten decades of progress made in the HIV response. The global body urged governments The post WHO urges renewed commitment to end HIV in Africa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The judge described the convict’s actions as “intentional, calculated, and chillingly coordinated,” noting that testimonies from witnesses and exhibits tendered in court “left no room for contradiction”. The post UNIPORT Student Sentenced To Death For Girlfriend’s Murder In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

Ahead of the Nigeria International Airshow starting on Tuesday, the federal government has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) instructing airlines not to fly into Abuja during air displays by the Nigeria Air Force. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace The post FG issues NOTAM to airlines ahead of Nigeria International Airshow appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

African football legend Asisat Oshoala has been named as the new brand ambassador for SportyBet. Oshoala leads a refreshed ambassador roster that includes Cheslin Kolbe and Benni McCarthy. The announcement… The post African Football Legend, Asisat Oshoala, Named SportyBet Ambassador appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Naira today depreciated to N1,476 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,473 per dollar  on Thursday. The post Naira depreciates to N1,476/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

As Hedera and Sui prices stall, the Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) live presale auction is gaining massive global demand. Learn why it’s a top crypto to buy. Read More: https://punchng.com/zero-knowledge-proofs-live-presale-auction-sparks-massive-global-demand-as-hedera-sui-hold-key-support/

Jonathan offered the explanation in an interview with Symfoni, posted on YouTube on Friday — his first public reaction since the incident triggered widespread concern at home. The post Why I returned to Nigeria on Ivorian jet — Jonathan explains appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule has said that the state is targeting the harvest of 1.2 million bags of rice from its Jangwa and Agwatashi farms.

Singer KCee's viral conversation with Carter Efe during a livestream session about Biafra and Anambra has divided fans as they shared diverse opinons.

The Adamawa State Government affirmed on Friday that all schools across the state remain open. The government issued the affirmation after a rumour gained ground that schools had been shut in view of the prevailing security crisis. It stressed in a statement passed to newsmen by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, that […] Adamawa government debunks rumoured school closure

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has said that there was no coup in Guinea-Bissau. Jonathan believes the coup announced on Wednesday, as the country’s presidential election result was about to be announced, was ceremonial, wondering how a sitting President would announce a coup. DAILY POST reports that General Horta Inta-A Na Man was sworn […] ‘I feel more pain than when I called Buhari’ – Jonathan insists no coup happened in Guinea-Bissau

Goodluck Jonathan explains why he returned on an Ivorian jet after Guinea-Bissau’s unrest, thanking Presidents Tinubu and Ouattara for their efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-returned-to-nigeria-on-ivorian-jet-jonathan/

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the Senate suspension dispute between Godswill Akpabio and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her suspension. Read More: https://punchng.com/acourt-reserves-judgment-in-akpabio-akpoti-uduaghan-senate-suspension-dispute/

Former minister Chris Ngige narrates the details of an attack on his convoy in Anambra, where a policeman was shot and a woman was tragically killed. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngige-recounts-attack-on-convoy-by-gunmen-says-im-alive/

The Founder of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Comrade Isaac Balami, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, at the Government House in Maiduguri, where both parties announced new scholarship opportunities for youths in the state. Balami, who described the visit as a […] Zulum hails Tinubu for approving Isaac Balami University, announces scholarships for indigent youths

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Former Anambra State Governor, Senator Chris Ngige, has narrated how deadly gunmen dressed in police and military uniforms attacked his convoy and killed a woman.

The African Union, AU, has suspended Guinea-Bissau after the coup in the country that overthrew President Umaro Embalo. Chairman of AU, Mahamoud Youssouf, said the union decided to suspend Guinea-Bissau from its bodies with immediate effect. DAILY POST reports that the regional body’s decision came hours after the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, […] AU suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the proposed increase in the excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could undermine local production, threaten jobs, and distort investment in the sector. In a submission to the Senate Joint Committee The post MAN warns against proposed SSB excise hike, cites job, investment risks appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has recounted his harrowing experience in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, which forced his evacuation from the West African nation. Jonathan returned to Abuja on Thursday, landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after being airlifted from Guinea-Bissau in the aftermath of the takeover. He expressed gratitude to both the President of [...]

KANO – The Kano State government on Friday evening called on security agencies to arrest the former Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over alleged plot to float… The post BREAKING: Kano State Govt Seeks Ganduje’s Arrest Over Alleged Plot To Float Militia appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – Nigeria’s football frustrations have snowballed just days after the country’s painful exit from the race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and… The post Tanimu Tipped To Step In For Injured Fredrick appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

At least four people were killed on Thursday morning when armed bandits fleeing military operations in Kwara State launched attacks on several communities in Kogi State. The development was disclosed on Friday by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X. According to Makama, the attackers, reportedly travelling on motorcycles, entered Kogi through bush [...]

The Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos, received a major boost in its efforts to create a more conducive environment for students and staff, as the… The post UNILAG VC  Unveils Modern Restroom Facility To Improve Staff And Student Experience appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The eleven electricity distribution companies in Nigeria raked in N196.26 billion as revenue for September 2025. This is according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s latest sectoral performance factsheet released on X on Friday. The data showed that Eko, Abuja, and Ikeja DisCos maintained their positions as top performers in the period under review. Out […] Nigerian Discos collect N196.26 billion in revenue in September – NERC

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has vowed that criminal elements will not be allowed to turn the state into a theatre of insecurity under his watch. Speaking on Thursday in Bauchi while presenting the 2026 budget proposal, the Governor said The post You can’t turn Bauchi into theatre of insecurity, Mohammed warns criminals appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The 2023 Labour Party Vice-Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has not left the party. Baba-Ahmed made this declaration while addressing journalists after the party’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, which was observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Baba-Ahmed dismissed reports suggesting that Obi had dumped […] Obi remains Labour Party member – Baba-Ahmed

Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has narrated how gunmen attacked his convoy on Thursday in Anambra State, even as he assured the people that he is safe. The post Gunmen attack: Ngige recounts ordeal, as Peter Obi visits him appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chief (Mrs) Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, Lead Advocate of the Reserved Seats for Women’s Bill, has welcomed the public endorsement of the legislation by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Chief Igbinedion-Ogwuche described the endorsement as “a powerful and historic step toward building a more inclusive and representative democracy.” The post First lady backs reserved seats for women’s bill, advocacy lead hails move appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Friday explained why the agitator’s legal team blocked his trial. Ejimakor said the same reason Kanu’s legal team blocked his trial was why the Biafra agitator had insisted that Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High Court should “show […] Real reasons we blocked Nnamdi Kanu’s trial when I was lead counsel – Ejimakor

A well-known bandit commander, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, has released 37 people who were abducted during recent attacks on villages in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The freed hostages, made up of men and women seized in raids around communities on the Bakori–Funtua axis, regained their freedom on Wednesday after spending several days in […] Bandit commander frees 37 hostages in Katsina

Martell Nigeria concludes its inspiring Swift Ones campaign, sharing the authentic stories of Young Jonn, Chef Eros, and Timini Egbuson to motivate others. Read More: https://punchng.com/martell-wraps-up-swift-ones-campaign-how-the-stories-of-young-jonn-chef-eros-and-timini-egbuson-inspire-nigerians/

Nigeria’s Armed Forces have intensified their nationwide offensive against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and oil thieves, killing scores of criminals, arresting 53 suspects and rescuing 36 kidnapped victims in major operations conducted between November 17 and 26, 2025. The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 53, rescue 36 victims in nationwide operations — Military appeared first on Vanguard News.

The call was made on Thursday at a media engagement organised by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) ahead of the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration in Abuja. The post Stakeholders push for local ownership of HIV response appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.