Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, was attacked and stripped naked by suspected political thugs in Benin City, Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/obaseki-fumes-as-suspected-political-thugs-strip-cousin-naked/

Nigeria’s Labour Party and ADP form a ballot alliance to adopt consensus candidates for upcoming elections, aiming to strengthen opposition politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lp-adp-enter-alliance-plan-consensus-candidates/

  Renowned human rights lawyer, Barrister Funmi Falana, SAN, has described the prevailing insecurity situation in Nigeria as very shameful and embarrassing to the nation, insisting that the Federal Government appears helpless in addressing the crisis. Falana lamented that the level of insecurity has deteriorated to the point where foreign intervention is now being contemplated. […] The post Insecurity Situation in Nigeria Shameful, Embarrassing — Funmi Falana appeared first on OsunDefender.

NIRSAL hits a record with over N100bn in approved credit guarantees, helping banks expand lending to Nigeria’s agribusinesses by de-risking loans. Read More: https://punchng.com/nirsal-hits-record-n100bn-agric-credit-guarantees/

Nigeria’s power grid saw improved stability in 2025, NISO reports. Fewer disturbances reflect enhanced operational control and stakeholder coordination. Read More: https://punchng.com/niso-reports-improvements-in-power-grid-stability/

Seven months after the demise of the Olu-Epe of Epe, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, the ancient town has remained without a traditional ruler, The post Epe youths, stakeholders urge Lagos govt to resolve Obaship tussle appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a 3-2 victory over Tunisia in a thrilling AFCON match. Despite a late scare, coach Eric Chelle praised his team’s intensity. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-hails-eagles-intensity-despite-late-tunisia-scare/

Artists and tech experts gathered at the Web3 Lagos event ‘Ileya’ to discuss NFTs, blockchain for community development, and post-capitalist desires. Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-artists-discuss-web3-nfts-at-lagos-event/

Following US airstrikes in Sokoto, Tambuwal visits the community while Olawepo-Hashim criticizes the APC government’s handling of national security. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-airstrikes-tambuwal-visits-sokoto-community-olawepo-hashim-slams-apc/

AllCO Insurance Plc has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as part of a strategic repositioning aimed at driving innovation, expanding The post Underwriter repositions brand to drive market growth appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Gombe governor condemns a brutal gunmen attack in Pindiga that left two dead and four abducted, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-gov-fumes-as-gunmen-kill-two-abduct-four/

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff assures troops of improved Nigerian Army welfare and enhanced security operations in 2026 during a yuletide luncheon. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-coas-joins-troops-for-luncheon-promises-improved-welfare/

Taraba State House of Assembly and Zing Watch Group have denied reports that the House Speaker, John Bonzena, gave N1,000 each to The post Taraba Assembly, group deny Speaker’s N1,000 Christmas gift to constituents appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Anguish grows as rescue operations for the Lagos fire enter day six. Families of over 20 people trapped in the collapsed Balogun Market building plead for Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-fire-anguish-grows-as-rescue-hits-day-six/

Africa Property Hub has launched as a gateway for investors to build, buy, sell, and manage property across Africa with research-led advisory services. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-unveils-africa-property-hub/

Nigeria will launch its first-ever Nigeria House at WEF 2026, creating a dedicated space for investment, policy dialogue, and strategic partnerships. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-house-debuts-at-wef-2026/

Residents of Blue Fountain Estate in Karsana, Abuja, have accused the estate developer, Blue Fountain Properties Limited (BFPL), an associate The post Abuja estate residents accuse developer of violating mass housing regulations appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A civil society group, HEDA, has submitted a fresh Malami EFCC petition, urging a probe into new allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-submits-fresh-petition-to-efcc-against-malami/

NIPCO rewards loyal customers with N16m in a lucky draw. Motorists and gas users won prizes up to N5m for their patronage at NIPCO filling stations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nipco-rewards-motorists-gas-users-with-n16m/

Quickteller’s InsomniaQ debuted in Lagos as a 12-hour non-stop celebration of African music, culture, and creativity, marking a strong start. Read More: https://punchng.com/quicktellers-insomniaq-spotlights-african-creativity-in-lagos/

Discover Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a life-threatening heart condition that affects new mothers during or after pregnancy. Learn the symptoms & risk Read More: https://punchng.com/peripartum-cardiomyopathy-the-silent-killer-threatening-new-mothers/

ANTHONY KILA While it is evident that an effective public transport system involves more than simply transporting people and goods from one location to another and contributing to the cultivation… The post The Public Transport System Of Hong Kong appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Oyo ADC challenges Governor Seyi Makinde’s transparency, demanding a full account of the N30bn Bodija intervention funds from the federal government. Read More: https://punchng.com/account-for-n50bn-bodija-intervention-funds-now-oyo-adc-tells-makinde/

Learn why Nigeria’s private sector must be repositioned to leverage the $3.4tn AfCFTA market for sustainable growth and job creation under new policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/reposition-private-sector-to-tap-3-4tn-afcfta-market/

The Jide Akinyemi Foundation’s Ekiti food distribution initiative provided Christmas relief to 10,000 residents, supporting vulnerable families in the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-distributes-food-items-to-10000-ekiti-residents/

Nigeria’s external reserves grew by $4.39bn to $45.24bn in one year. See the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data on what drove this significant increase. Read More: https://punchng.com/fx-reserves-add-4-39bn-in-one-year/

We hardly know what to make of the glaring discrepancies between the tax laws said to have been passed by the National Assembly and what appeared in the official gazette… The post The ‘Alleged’ Alterations Of The Tax Laws appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Lagos demolitions, part of an urban expansion drive, have left thousands homeless and widened the city’s housing deficit. Explore the human cost of this cr Read More: https://punchng.com/urbanisation-lagos-relentless-demolitions-render-thousands-homeless-widen-housing-deficit-1/

Oyo Gov. Makinde and ex-Gov. Fayose clash over a relief fund for the Bodija explosion. Fayose alleges N50bn, while Makinde clarifies N30bn was received. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-battle-makinde-fayose-lock-horns-over-n30bn-relief-fund/

The Nigerian Medical Association slams the 2026 Nigeria health budget, calling the N10,400 per citizen allocation ‘grossly inadequate’ and far below standa Read More: https://punchng.com/nma-slams-fgs-n10400-per-citizen-2026-health-budget/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike alleges politicians are scheming to access N600bn in Rivers State funds, using praise for Governor Fubara as a tactic. Read More: https://punchng.com/politicians-scheming-over-n600bn-in-rivers-coffers-wike/

Explore the PDP’s decline from Nigeria’s dominant political force, once controlling 29 states, to just four. Learn about the internal crises and defections Read More: https://punchng.com/umbrella-in-tatters-pdps-long-descent-from-dominance-to-four-states/

An opposition coalition has formed to field a unified candidate capable of unseating Governor Oyebanji in the upcoming Ekiti 2026 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-coalition-shops-for-candidate-to-unseat-oyebanji/

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda praises President Bola Tinubu, calling him Nigeria’s best politician and his mentor in politics and governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-learning-politics-from-tinubu-apc-chair-yilwatda/

President Tinubu approves the cancellation of $1.42bn and N5.57tn in NNPC debt owed to the Federation Account after a major record reconciliation. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-writes-off-1-42bn-n5-57tn-nnpc-debt/

A 19-year-old hunter dies from an accidental discharge in Gombe after his Dane gun malfunctioned at a wedding. Police confirmed the tragic incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/accidental-discharge-teen-hunter-killed-at-gombe-wedding/