Two days after securing the sentencing of a leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Hussaini Ismaila, to 20 years imprisonment for terrorism, the Department of State Services… The post Days After Securing 20-Year Jail Sentence, DSS Arraigns Two On Terrorism Charge, Canvassing For Coup appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Dangote Group strengthens its SME support by sponsoring the Kano Trade Fair, aiming to empower businesses and foster sustainable economic growth in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-deepens-sme-support-through-kano-trade-fair/

Portable has taken aim at socialite Cubana Chief Priest following the latter’s open letter to President Bola Tinubu regarding Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the passing of the grandson of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mr Olusegun Awolowo. Olusegun’s passing was announced on Thursday by the Awolowo family in a statement. The statement reads, “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolowo. “He […]

For the second consecutive World Cup cycle, the Super Eagles will not be on football’s biggest stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup  after missing out the last time at The post W’Cup 2026 Play-Offs Fallout: Stakeholders seek reforms in Nigerian football system appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Benjamin Frederick’s rise from a dusty pitch in Kaduna to the bright lights of international football is more than a success story—it is a testament to what talent, discipline, and The post Benjamin Frederick: Amazing breakthrough of  Super Eagles’ newest sensation from  Simoiben appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, has faulted a comment attributed to Sen. Babafemi Ojudo, alleging that Nigeria’s justice is for sale. Ajulo, in a statement on Thursday entitled: “Is Justice Truly for Sale in Nigeria? A Necessary Balance to Senator Ojudu, “How They Buy the Judges […]

African Chovken champions Nigeria and Niger Republic have clinched tickets to represent Africa at  next year’s  Chovken World championship billed for Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan . Thanks to The post Nigeria, Niger to fly Africa’s flag at Chovken World Cup appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As the Daniel Ford Elite Youth Table Tennis Championships enters its third edition, its sole sponsor, Yemi Edun, reflects on the tournament’s growing impact on the sport in Nigeria.  The The post Table Tennis: Edun counts gains of Daniel Ford Elite Youth Championships appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Premier League resumes after the international break with several decisive fixtures across the league, all matches will be live on SuperSport Premier League (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65). The post North London derby tops SuperSport EPL coverage appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Benue State, has spoken before the United States Congress, warning that Nigeria is undergoing a silent but escalating campaign of extermination targeted at Christians, and urging the global community to step in urgently. During the congressional session dedicated to investigating claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria, […] Priests, villages wiped out — Benue Bishop tells US Congress of escalating genocide against Christians

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, have been honoured with an Honorary Fellowship by the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (NIM) during the 2025 Management Day Lecture held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented at the event by the […]

Napoli reportedly  regretted the €75m payment Galatasaray made to complete  the move for Nigeria International Victor Osimhen last June. Regarded as one of the most protracted deal in the summer, The post Agent claims Napoli regret  Osimhen’s €75m deal to  Gala appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Atalanta new manager Raffaele Palladino believes  he would have an excellent  relation with Ademola Lookman despite  recent transfer squabbles between the club and the Nigeria international striker.  The coach was The post New Atalanta coach eyes good working   relationship with Lookman appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has assured residents that the state remains safe, peaceful, and secure, stressing that his government has taken decisive steps to strengthen intelligence gathering, tighten surveillance across all borders and communities, and ensure that criminal elements find no space to operate anywhere within the state. Governor Oyebanji gave the assurance […]

Africa’s premier club competitions return today as the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup kick off their group-stage battles. With giants, dark horses and debutants spread across both The post CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rivers United  battle  Pyramids in Cairo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Godwin Oritse  THE Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, is lamenting that the newly commissioned B’odogwu unified digital customs management system initiated and operated by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, is suffering frequent down-time. They claimed that the platform has caused more financial losses due to delays in processing cargo clearance at the ports. […] The post Incessant system failures hampering port operations — Customs agents  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has lamented over the failure of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. On Sunday night in Rabat, Morocco, the Super Eagles fell The post Oliseh laments Eagles  World cup exit with Osimhen appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Soji Ajibola takes a look at the unfolding drama in the oil-rich Bayelsa State, where the governor and his deputy are sticking to different political paths. Tongues started wagging on what will become of the Ofoni community-born deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ehwrujakpor, as soon as it became public that he was not […]

Team Nigeria Athletics delivered a blistering Wednesday night performance at the Solidarity Games in Riyadh, sweeping gold, silver and bronze in a show of force that left the stadium buzzing The post Okowa hails ‘night of glad tidings’ as Team Nigeria lights up Solidarity Games appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ahead of the opening day at the 2025 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Final Four, Rivers Hoopers guard Kelvin Amayo has declared that the reigning champions plan to approach the The post Amayo confident Rivers Hoopers will retain NPBL title appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final Eight produced fireworks, and now, the stakes are higher, the pressure is mounting, the passion is endless, and the talent is overflowing as the The post NPBL: Meet the four containers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) declared yesterday that the economy is firmly on the path to recovery, crediting the sharp drop in inflation, renewed exchange rate stability, and the rebound in external reserves to its return to orthodox monetary policies, as well as the coordinated reforms undertaken over the past two years. Deputy governor, […]

Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has announced that its flagship Corporate Social Investment initiative, Together4ALimb, has reached a milestone of 200 beneficiaries since its inception in 2015. According to the bank, the initiative, which supports underserved children aged zero to 18 living with limb loss, provides beneficiaries with custom-fitted prosthetic […]

Cubana Chief Priest in his lengthy post went on to criticise the ministers from the South-East. He advised Tinubu to reassess his allies. He also called on the governor of Imo state to do everything in his power to get Nnamdi Kanu out...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has been automatically placed in one of two FIFA Play-Off Tournament finals following its qualification for the tournament. DR Congo enjoyed a The post Inter-Continental Play offs: Eagles’ conqueror DRC drawn into final match appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs for the 2026 tournament while Ukraine face star-studded Sweden. Italy will take on Northern The post W’Cup playoffs: Italy to face Northern Ireland as Sweden set for Ukraine appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s current economic challenges stemmed from a strange brand of business policies of the present helmsman, President   Bola Tinubu which many pundits tagged Tinubunomics. So says a United States-based businessman,… The post Tinubunomics, Subsidy Removal, Naira Floatation Responsible For Nigeria’s Economic Woes, US-Based Sani Auwalu appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria’s digital banking platform, PalmPay, in collaboration with Wema Bank, completed the first live transaction on the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) National Payment Stack (NPS), a next-generation infrastructure designed to redefine how money moves across the country. The first live transaction, which happened at exactly 11:56 am on Friday, November 7, 2025, marks a […]

United States lawmakers yesterday issued stark warnings over Nigeria’s worsening violence, questioning Abuja’s capacity and political will to protect Christian communities The post U.S. lawmakers question Nigeria’s will, capacity to curb violence appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, has updated the public on his current state after the agitator was handed a life sentence. DAILY POST reports that the Biafra freedom fighter was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of terrorism-related charges. There has […] Life imprisonment: Family meets Nnamdi Kanu, gives updates

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deeply sorrow over the death of Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo.The grieving Nigerian president has described Segun Awolowo’s death at 62… The post Tinubu Mourns Segun Awolowo appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Associate Professor Kazeem Oyedele Lamidi discusses the 2024 Supreme Court ruling, political resistance, and the practical hurdles to real LG autonomy in Nigeria.

The Dangote Group has announced its participation in the Kano International Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from November 22 to December 6, 2025. The group’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, stated that the company was sponsoring and participating fully in the annual event, which is expected to attract over a thousand exhibitors […]

The naira traded around ₦1,450 to the US dollar in Nigeria’s official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 21, 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor; Babajide Komolafe & Emma Ujah The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its ongoing reform measures are restoring stability to the economy, but stressed the need for deeper coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities to sustain the gains. Speaking at the 2025 Seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors in Abuja, CBN Deputy […] The post CBN touts reform gains, seeks stronger fiscal–monetary alignment appeared first on Vanguard News.