Following the closing date of payment of Hajj fares by the National Hajji Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Friday, Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has assisted state’s Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) with N10 billion to secure more Hajj seats for intending pilgrims in the state. Chairman of PWA in Kebbi State, Alhaji Faruku Musa, made […]

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged Ndị Igbo at home and in the diaspora to return to the South-East in large numbers for the Christmas festivities, assuring them that adequate security arrangements are in place across the region. The post IPOB urges Igbo homecoming for Christmas, assures of improved security in South-East appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Sokoto State government has dismissed media reports claiming that Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied the Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, to visit the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. In a statement released by the governor’s spokesman, Abubakar Bawa, the government described the reports as “misleading,” insisting that Governor Aliyu […]

Five of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent ambassadorial nominees are currently facing controversies. The complete list of names is now revealed.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed Air Commodore Tijjani Baba Gamawa (rtd) as special adviser on Societal Reorientation and Enforcement. A statement by the special adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, said the appointment was in recognition of Gamawa’s dedication, hard work and exemplary service. Gidado noted that these […]

Katsina local government area of Katsina State has empowered 657 women and youths with N50,000 each to set up small scale businesses to become self-reliant. Gov. Dikko Radda, who launched the empowerment in Kaita yesterday, said he was informed that the beneficiaries were selected across the polling units in local government. He said he was […]

The Labour Party, LP, in Sokoto State has elected a new State Executive Council, pledging to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections. The congress, held on Saturday at the party Secretariat along Kano Road, brought together delegates from across the state for what organisers described as a peaceful and […] Sokoto LP elects new executives, vows to challenge APC in 2027

Lagos State is set to establish a dedicated regulatory body to oversee private healthcare facilities. The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, revealed the initiative on Saturday during an event hosted by the Lagos chapter of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners. Highlighting concerns about the quality of care in […] Lagos to launch new regulatory body to oversee private healthcare facilities

Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, said the alleged diversion of funds for the reconstruction of Namnai Bridge in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, was a deliberate attempt to tarnish his image. The minister, who was reacting to allegations levelled against him by a Taraba-based activist, Abdulmumin Imam, who accused him of […]

The Bauchi State government has inaugurated a tripartite implementation committee to ensure full compliance with the 11-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently signed with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) branch. The committee, established by the Ministry for Higher Education and Regional Integration, is expected to facilitate the agreements that […]

Presidential aspirant and businessman, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has called on Northern political and social elites to take responsibility for the worsening insecurity in the region, while welcoming the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence. The post Hashim urges Northern elites to own security failures, backs Musa’s defence appointment appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to the palace, the chief priest was suspended as Ohen-Ovia of Unuamen for violating established Benin customs and traditions. The post Oba of Benin suspends priest for alleged custom violation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Jiwa Emirate Council in the Federal Capital Territory will today confer the traditional title of Tauraruwan Matan Kasar Jiwa (Shining Star Woman of Jiwa Land) on entrepreneur and philanthropist, Amb. Lois Andrew Ihwo. The ceremony, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Government Senior Secondary School, Jiwa, will be performed by the Emir of Jiwa, […]

Jigawa State Police Command, on Saturday, recovered a stolen motor vehicle in Hadejia Local Government. This was contained in a press statement signed by the spokesman of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam issued to newsmen. According to the statement “On 02/12/2025 at about 0350hrs, a distress call was received reporting a case of criminal […] Police recover stolen vehicle in Jigawa

Operatives of Homide Section, Delta State Police Command, led by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda have arrested a 25-year-old security guard, Godwin Mngumi who allegedly murdered a retired Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu. The suspect was arrested on Saturday in Anambra State. The operatives also recovered the mobile phone of the deceased judge from him. Delta State Police […] Police arrest 25-year-old suspect over alleged murder of retired Delta judge

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the postponement of its inaugural Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) awards and prizes to January 25, 2026. The event was initially scheduled for today. The shift was disclosed in a statement signed by the vice chairman of the National Planning Committee for the […]

In an effort to check redundancy, Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has said the state government would empower all the state’s local government vice chairmen to focus on women, widow and children’s welfare. Our correspondent gathered that in line with his campaign promises, the governor has worked for the emergence of women as vice chairpersons […]

Troops from Sector 1, Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA have rescued 14 kidnap victims in a high-impact raid within Orokam Forest corridor in Ogbadigbo local government area of Benue State linking Udenu local government area of Enugu State. Army Headquarters sources said the operation was prompted by intelligence reports from vigilant community […]

The Arewa Consultative Forum Youth Movement (ACFYM) has said Nigeria deserves institutions built on transparency and leaders whose actions strengthen, rather than undermine, public trust. The post Nigeria deserves transparent institutions, leaders who strengthen public trust — ACF Youths appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Our resolve to participate in the naked protest stems also from outright non-payment of the N25,000 palliative for six months..." The post FRCN pensioners resolve to join ‘naked protest’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

On 26 November 2025, Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, announced in a statement personally signed by him that he had “decided to declare a nationwide security emergency” to be accompanied by some measures, including the recruitment by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Armed Forces of 20,000 and 50,000 new personnel respectively. The post Police State or State Police? appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chief executive officer of Belanova Apartments and Suites, Dr. Louise Ezeigwe, yesterday gave out his daughter, Alexandra Kelechi Ezeigwe, in a vibrant traditional marriage ceremony that drew Abuja’s high society in large numbers. The event attracted top business leaders, technocrats and members of the social elite who gathered to celebrate with the Ezeigwe family. Kelechi, […]

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has postponed its December stakeholders conference earlier slated for December 10–12, 2025 in Akwanga, Nasarawa State. MBF spokesman Luka Binniyat in a statement yesterday said the conference which was designed to provide a strategic platform for charting a stronger and more unified future for the Middle Belt region would hold […]

The Nigerian Army has placed an indefinite freeze on both statutory and voluntary retirements for selected categories of officers, following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency. An internal memo dated December 3 and signed by Major General E. I. Okoro, on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, said the directive became [...]

“Forget what happened in the past, and do not dwell on events from long ago.I am going to do something new. It is already happening. Don’t you recognize it?I will clear a way in the desert. I will make rivers on dry land.” Isaiah 43:18–19 Our subject of discussion has been the benefits of mistakes. […]

The clamour for national inclusion by indigenous groups in the Federal Capital Territory has taken a new dimension, as FCT leaders have warned that they may reconsider their support for President Bola Tinubu in future elections if the administration continues to exclude them from national appointments. President of the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr Aliyu Daniel […]

The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements of officers with immediate effect as part of emergency measures to address rising insecurity across the country. The post Rising Insecurity: Army halts retirement of over 800 officers, commissions 250 new officers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anxieties have heightened across Tombo Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State following the sudden inflow of herders said to be grazing cattle on community land without authorisation. Residents fear the situation could escalate, especially amid allegations that many of the herders openly wield sophisticated firearms. Community sources said the development has revived [...]

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Wurno, while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting.

A former IGP explains why past VIP police withdrawal efforts failed and expresses optimism about President Tinubu’s new directive to free up police manpowe Read More: https://punchng.com/why-past-attempts-to-withdraw-policemen-from-vips-failed-ex-igp/

The Nigeria Police Force has mobilised a Special Enforcement Team to drive full compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive withdrawing police personnel from escort and guard duties for Very Important Persons (VIPs). In a statement posted on Saturday on the Force’s X handle, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the enforcement operation [...]

Sunday Reflections   2nd Sunday of Advent   Back to Eden   ✠ A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (3:1-12).   John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken […]

Majeurs Holdings Limited has received the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). The certificate was presented at a ceremony held recently at SON’s Lagos office. Speaking at the event, SON Director-General Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, represented by the Director of the Lagos Region, Mrs Theresa Ojomo, commended Majeurs […]

“The approval is to enable Civil/Public Servants fully participate in the Christmas festivities within the State." The post Cross River grants civil servants 20-day Christmas, New Year leave appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A non-governmental organisation, Emmanuel’s Table — an initiative of the Prayer Network — has awarded scholarships and empowerment opportunities to students of the University of Lagos during its annual programme held yesterday. The event, which brought together students, volunteers, partners and members of the Prayer Network, featured teachings, prayers and the presentation of scholarships to […]

Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders from the Kwara north senatorial district in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have declared that for the sake of fairness and justice, the state’s governorship slot should be ceded to the zone. Speaking at the Baatonu Unity and Development Association Abuja (BUDIA) women wing end-of-year event in Abuja […]