President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Zonal Coordinators for Renewed Hope Initiative Committees designed to advance his administration’s developmental vision across the country. The South-South geo-political zone has former governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as coordinator, North-East zone has former governor of Bauchi, Isah Yuguda, while North-West zone will be coordinated by […] 2027: Anyim, Al-Makura, Okowa, others appointed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope coordinators

Days after formally registering as a member of the party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday met with state chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The delegation, led by Kogi State ADC Chairman Ogga Kingsley, visited Atiku at his residence in Abuja to officially […] The post ‘No Time To Waste’, Says Atiku As He Meets ADC State Chairmen appeared first on OsunDefender.

“We’ve received so many messages from friends asking about our annual TOE All-White Party on 23rd December. Your excitement and tradition mean the world to us.

Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has suspended his annual TOE All-White Party in memory of the six employees who lost their lives in the September fire at Afriland Towers in Lagos. The devastating incident, which occurred at the high-rise building on Broad Street, claimed multiple lives and sent shockwaves through the […] Lagos: Tony Elumelu cancels All-White Party to honour Afriland Towers fire victims

The Delta State Government is injecting N75 billion into road projects across its 25 local government areas to enhance rural and riverine connectivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-budgets-n75bn-for-road-projects-in-25-lgs/

The UN reports over 300,000 people have been displaced in northern Mozambique due to escalating jihadist violence, creating a severe humanitarian crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/300000-people-displaced-in-northern-mozambique-un/

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), on Tuesday brought together senior policymakers, academics, security agencies, and development partners in Enugu for its annual Policy Day, issuing a strong call for The post UNN urges stronger national policies on natural capital, climate-smart agriculture appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja, that former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, gave him verbal instruction for the payment of $13.45 million, being part of funds for the building of a 2000 bpd refinery in Brass Island of Bayelsa […] Alleged $35m NCDMB fraud: Sylva gave verbal instruction for $13.45m payment – Witness

December 02, (THEWILL) — Borno State Police Command honours two retired senior officers, ACP Benjamin Igometi C/O 73pmf Magumeri, and SP Lucky Akpobasa, DPO Bulumkutu, who officially retired Monday, December 1, 2025, in recognition of their outstanding service, professionalism and dedication to the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Igometi was recognised for his meritorious service, exceptional […] The post Borno Police Command Honours Two Retired Senior Officers For Exemplary Service appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

President Tinubu nominates former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following Badaru’s resignation. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-nominates-ex-cds-christopher-musa-defence-minister/

Availability, quality of and access to infrastructure; cost of telecommunication facilities, and management skills stood out as the top three most improved business components this year. This was captured in the 2025 Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey Report by the United Kingdom Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Also, the effectiveness of the political system joined […]

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has strongly criticized Netflix following the platform’s surprise announcement of a four-part documentary about his life titled The Reckoning, set for release on December 2. The post The Reckoning: Diddy calls Netflix documentary ‘shameful hit piece’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chief Executive Officer of Women Radio 91.7FM, Toun Okewale-Sonaiya, has reiterated the organisation’s resolve to foster gender equity within Nigeria’s media space as the station hosted the 2025 edition The post ReportHer Awards: Media praised for advancing women’s representation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The three-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to miss most of the rest of the season because of the injury she suffered on Sunday while training with the Spanish national team. The post Barca’s Bonmati out for five months after surgery on leg fracture appeared first on Vanguard News.

The exchange rate between the United States Dollar (USD) and the Nigerian Naira (NGN) showed continued stability across both the official and parallel markets on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. ​ According to real-time data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency is trading close to the N1,448 per dollar mark, maintaining a […] The post Black Market Dollar(USD) to Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, December 2, 2025 appeared first on OsunDefender.

December 02, (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, from making statements deemed harmful to the peace and security of the country. Justice Mohammed Umar gave the order while ruling on Tuesday, on a five-count charge filed against the activist. The Department of State […] The post Court Bars Sowore From Making Statements Threatening National Peace appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Sani recalled Nigeria’s long-standing military engagements across the world and expressed concern that the country was struggling to contain domestic security threats. The post Badaru’s Resignation: Defence Ministry needs experienced leader  —  Shehu Sani appeared first on Vanguard News.

Peter Okoye reacts to claims that the EFCC disowned his $800,000 lawsuit against his brother, Jude Okoye, calling it "propaganda" and a joke in a post on X.

Shehu Sani calls for an experienced leader for Nigeria’s Defence Ministry following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru amid rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-ministry-needs-experienced-leader-shehu-sani/

The group said Mr Yakubu’s nomination is ill-timed, inappropriate, and injurious to the electoral commission’s independence. The post Situation Room asks Senate to reject ex-INEC Chair Yakubu’s ambassadorial nomination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The N5.4 trillion profit declared by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has drawn admiration and praise from an accountability group.

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court on Tuesday granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition. The judge warned Sowore to refrain from making any utterances that could incite the public against President Bola Tinubu. The bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services, DSS, before the court on […] Sowore gets bail, warned against inciting public against Tinubu

…Lagos unveils local-level strategy …The Netherlands advocates evidence-driven prosecution The Federal Government and Lagos State have announced fresh measures to strengthen country-wide response to human trafficking and violence against persons, The post NAPTIP steps up anti-human trafficking fight with new inter-agency push appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

On Tuesday, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said violence had pushed almost 100,000 people to flee the region over the past two weeks alone. The post 300,000 People Displaced In Northern Mozambique — UN appeared first on Channels Television.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has warned that misinformation, fake news, and malicious propaganda can affect troops’ morale, undermine operational successes, and erode public trust. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu also described the media as a powerful instrument for shaping public perception, influencing attitudes and fostering national unity. The Army Chief, who was represented by […]

Nigeria’s House of Reps is launching a probe into the status of a recovered N30bn NSIPA fund, questioning delays that stall social intervention programs. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-to-probe-status-of-n30bn-recovered-nsipa-fund/

The secondary bond market staged a strong rebound this week, with total turnover inching up 4179.25% week-on-week to GH¢1.599 billion, from GH¢37.37 million the previous week. Trading was heavily skewed toward the February 2032 paper, which accounted for GH¢475.29 million in trades executed. The 2031–2034 segment remained the market anchor, capturing 77% of total turnover […]

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has revealed that Mohamed Salah was “not happy” to be dropped for their 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. Salah was named on the bench at the London Stadium for the Premier League fixture. Slot took the bold decision, as he looked to arrest a poor run of form, that […] EPL: He wasn’t happy I dropped him – Slot reveals when Salah will leave for AFCON

…as commercial bus passengers reportedly kidnapped The advanced team of the convoy of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, was on Tuesday attacked in Imo by yet-to-be identified The post Gunmen attack Abia gov’s advance team in Imo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A civil society organisation (CSO) has called for urgent and coordinated action to prevent further bandit incursions into Kano State, warning that the recent attacks pose a serious threat to The post CSO calls for proactive measures to halt bandit incursions into Kano appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Country Manager of Zipline Ghana, Daniel Kwaku Merki, has pushed back against claims that the company’s drone delivery service is being misused to transport non-essential items, such as condoms and school textbooks.

Bauchi State is providing treatment to 29,874 people living with HIV, Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Sani Mohammed Danbam, has revealed. Danbam made the disclosure at a press briefing to mark World AIDS Day. According to him, the state has scaled up HIV services to 863 facilities, offering free testing and treatment for […] Word AIDS Day: Bauchi treats 30,000 HIV patients

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given an update on its ongoing renegotiation of the 2009 agreement with the Federal Government

Omooba Dotun Babayemi, a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has condemned what he called the “shameless exploitation” of the state’s mineral wealth, particularly gold, by private interests, while rural communities continue to suffer extreme poverty. Speaking to reporters after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at […] The post Osun’s Gold Enriches Few, Leaves Rural Communities in Poverty — APC Aspirant appeared first on OsunDefender.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB), in partnership with the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) and HeaveVentures, has successfully concluded the FCMB AgriTech Hackathon 2025. This initiative accelerates innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The event brought together seven startups from across the agricultural ecosystem to present tech-driven solutions to sector challenges. […] FCMB Champions AgriTech Innovation with FMO, HeaveVentures

Ahead of the event, Corps Members will participate in Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) sessions organised by NYSC and other relevant agencies...