The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) concluded the fifth edition of the Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, after two days of… The post NFVCB Wraps Up 5th PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference, Celebrates Nollywood Titans  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

In a striking move that underscores the global fluidity of sporting talent and expertise, Nigerian Olympic gold medallist Enefiok Udo-Obong has taken on a pivotal role as a technical consulting advisor to Team Saudi Arabia. A national hero in his homeland, Udo-Obong, a key member of Nigeria’s triumphant 4x400m relay team at the Sydney 2000 […]

A former minister for foreign affairs, Maj. Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (rtd), has charged Nigerians to brace to rescue the country from terrorism as they are in a better position to do, despite renewed terrorist activities in the country amid threats by US President, Donald Trump. Speaking during the launch of a book; “Hidden Treasures In […]

Technical officials of the National Sports Association for Judiciary (NASAJ) have expressed satisfaction with the standard of sporting facilities in Akwa Ibom State, describing them as world-class and suitable for the upcoming Chief Justice of Nigeria Games. The President of NASAJ, Mr. Sunday Noah, who led a delegation of officials on an inspection tour across […]

Kun Khalifat have announced the appointment of Emmanuel Osigwe as their new head coach. Osigwe, a former Nigeria international takes over Obinna Uzoho. Uzoho was sacked by Kun Khalifat last week following the club’s 1-1 home draw with Nasarawa United. Chinedu Okonkwo, who holds a CAF B Coaching Licence will work as Osigwe’s assistant. The […]

Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has publicly challenged Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on his selection policy, taking specific issue with the repeated but unused call-ups of Tanzania-based goalkeeper Amas Obasogie. The criticism emerged during a candid discussion on the popular Home Turf podcast, where Aiyegbeni scrutinised the logic behind inviting a player who […]

 For the founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu’s philanthropy flows with quiet purpose, shaping opportunities where they are needed most. Through his giving, whether in education… The post BUA Boss, Abdul Samad Rabiu Gives With Quiet Purpose  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

MANY years have passed since the demise of Dr. Alex Uruemu Ibru on November 20, 2011. One of the greatest legacies he left in the Ibru Ecumenical Centre, Agbarha-Otor, is impeccable leadership. As we celebrate his legacies and remember his The post Reflections from the life of Dr. Alex Uruemu Ibru: The difference between leadership and position? appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

 Storm clouds were gather­ing. The conditions mirrored Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe’s dark mood on the team bus as he watched his side’s defeat against Brentford back on the… The post ‘Newcastle Require Premier League Reboot Amid Curious Season’ appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS State government has once again demonstrated its support for professional excellence, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was honoured with an Honorary Fellowship by the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (NIM) during the 2025 Management Day Lecture in Lagos. Represented by The post Sanwo-Olu receives NIM Honorary Fellowship appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

 To those who understand the story of innovation within Africa’s evolving culinary landscape, one name continues to rise to the forefront: Vincent Egbe, the dynamic CEO of GB Foods Nigeria.… The post Celebrating Vincent Egbe, The Man Changing, Impacting The Culinary Industry appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 Dr. Bone Chinye is a notable personality in the civil security industry. He is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Strict Guards Security Limited. He has raised concerns over the… The post Nigeria Can’t Win The War Against Insecurity Without A Reset Mindset — Dr. Bone appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Prince Parry Osemwegie Osayande, was born in Benin City over eight decades ago. His mother hailed from the Benin royalty in Benin Kingdom. He grew healthily early in life, obtained education in ICC, Benin City and became interested in regimentation. He got enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a young […]

Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) has reasserted its position as a strategic partner in advancing economic growth and gender equity by taking a prominent po­sition at the 2025 WIMBIZ Annual… The post Union Bank Invests In Female Entrepreneurs At WIMBIZ Summit appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

It was an ugly spectacle. Dozens of men in well-laundered dresses and shimmering shoes filed out in the morning to enter the national secretariat of their party, Wadata Plaza, in The post Wadata House of Commotion appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS – Ecobank has secured a decisive legal victory in the United Arab Emirates after the Dubai Court of Cassation—the country’s highest judicial authority—unanimous­ly dismissed the final appeal filed by… The post Dubai Supreme Court Ends Wilben’s Legal Offensive, Rules Decisively In Ecobank’s Favour appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

For over 20 years, Uche Agbo has been working behind the scenes as a consummate movie director. However, he is now the current president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria The post Uche Agbo: Why DGN needs more female filmmakers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

For Msurshima Apeh, the night of June 13, 2025, is one she will never forget. In the quiet darkness of Yelwata IDP camp, her five children were taken from her in a violent attack, leaving her clinging to life on a treetop while witnessing a tragedy no parent should ever endure. Appearing virtually before the […]

• Residents battle cholera, dysentery, other water borne diseases • Decry open defecation, plead for public toilets Children and adults in Otuabagi, a community in Ogbia Local Government Area of The post Bayelsa community: We push faeces aside to fetch drinking water appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 The grand hall buzzed with anticipation as professionals from various fields gathered to welcome a new member into their esteemed circle; an event marked not just by the announcement of… The post Dr. Hafsat Oduwole Balewa Soars  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – Daystar Christian Centre has rounded off its 30th anniver­sary with a global thanks­giving celebration that highlighted personal trans­formation rather than phys­ical structures, showcasing three decades of profound impact… The post Thousands Celebrate Life-Changing Impact As Daystar Marks 30 Years appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Women are often told; sometimes subtly, sometimes outright that they must choose between building a career and raising a family. But many insist that this choice is a false one.… The post Dr. Owen Omogiafo Named 2025 Business Woman Of The Year,  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a letter that it purportedly approved the resolution of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) meeting and postponement of the Ekiti State congress/governorship primary election. INEC’s director of voter education and publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi in a statement yesterday said the signature of the secretary to the […]

Charles Dickens, in his classic novel, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, contrasted the turbulent similarities and differences of London and Paris during a time of profound change. For London and The post A tale of two states appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A recent report claimed that 10,000 kidneys were sold in the black market globally every year. In the same report, it was disclosed that about 651 kidneys worth over $41billion were trafficked and transplanted illegally in Nigeria between 2015 and 2020. We consider this report both disconcerting and worrisome. A Professor of Medicine at the […]

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, obviously made no room for a spoilsport when he set out for the celebration of his 65th birthday last Saturday. But it is one The post Vintage Obasanjo at Fayose’s 65th birthday appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 Few Nigerian public figures have managed to pack as many careers into one lifetime as Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Once a familiar face on national television, then a three-term lawmaker, and later… The post Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s Latest Honour  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Incontrovertibly, the north has become the infamous terrorism epicentre of this country. Ascribing this sobriquet to that region is nothing hyperbolic when its state of turpitude for several consecutive years The post Northern elites, not Tinubu alone, hold key to resolving insecurity appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As the world accelerates toward a low-carbon future, a new economic race is unfolding; one that will determine which nations dominate the industries of tomorrow. From renewable energy manufacturing to The post Green industrial shift: countries compete for leadership in new climate economy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The world’s oldest known abstract art was discovered in Africa. Ancient engraved ochre pieces found in Blombos Cave, South Africa, are over 70,000 years old—older than any known European cave art. The Benin Bronzes were so technically advanced that Europeans couldn’t believe Africans made them. When the bronzes were first seen by Europeans in the […]

Visionary producer, Bolanle Austen-Peters (BAP) has firmly dismantled the idea that volume and value are mutually exclusive. She detailed her studio’s successful shift to more profitable, smaller-scale productions and offered… The post “Why We Must Brand Ourselves On Screen” — Bolanle Austen-Peters On Driving Nollywood’s Commercial Legacy  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 Barely six months after 10 Thai sailors and their ship were con­victed and fined $4.3million for bringing 32.9kg cocaine into Nigeria, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)… The post NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Shipment From Brazil, Detains Ship, 20 Filipino Crew Members appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Rapper Nicki Minaj has confirmed the Nigerian Igbo roots of her birth name, Onika. The rapper, whose full name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, made the revelation when a fan on X (formerly Twitter) praised her recent speech at the United Nations against religious violence in Nigeria, connecting her powerful stance to the meaning of her […]

This would have been titled de-marketing Nigeria in “rhumba style”, but we are in the midst of serious national worry and embarrassment here. Ras Kimono’s “rhumba style” is typically happy, smooth rhythm and dance. It was a song to which we danced with unfettered excitement and pure delight. Of course we were young and were […]

The Nigerian beverage industry is poised for a refreshing revolution as Quench Beverages Limited officially launches a vibrant new line of premium spirits and ready-to-drink fusions. In a climate where… The post Taste Of Heritage: Quench Beverages Elevates Nigerian Spirits With Premium Local Line  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Made in Benue project has entered a new phase with the formal announcement of music icon Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia as a major stakeholder, signalling a broader cultural and economic push for the initiative as it marks its 10th anniversary. The announcement was made yesterday at a media engagement in Abuja, where organisers had a […]