Husbands can and do defect because defection is a two-way street. If wives can defect, so can husbands. If a woman doesn’t get too old for touching and pampering, a man is also entitled to warmth, kiss and cuddle. A bull is always a bull. His charging power may reduce but charge he must. He [...]

Mozambique claimed a historic 3-2 AFCON win against Gabon, ending a 39-year wait for a victory in the tournament. Read about the thrilling Group F match. Read More: https://punchng.com/mozambique-beat-gabon-3-2-to-end-39-year-afcon-win-drought/

Workers at the NASS demand adherence to the Federal Character principle in appointments, citing President Tinubu’s ADC reversal as a key precedent for fairness.

As the curtain draws on this year, I find myself thinking of Nigeria not as a headline, not as a crisis report, but as a classroom. The year has been a harsh teacher—stern, unrelenting, sometimes merciless in its lessons. But like every good teacher, it has also revealed our strengths, exposed our fault lines, and […] The post When the year becomes a teacher, By Sunday Ogidigbo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) has reaffirmed its commitment to raising a new generation of ethical, visionary, and development driven leaders for Nigeria and Africa. This was just as The post OOLI  commits to raising ethical leaders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Victor Osimhen's yellow card and goal led Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over Tunisia, securing their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 amid controversial officiating.

The programme recorded an impressive attendance, with students, staff, and non-staff of the National Museum of Unity, as well as members of the general public, actively participating throughout the three days.

William Attah Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has welcomed a one party democracy for Nigeria. He said, it has brought progress and performance. The Governor stated this when… The post Inuwa Advocates One Party State appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Lagos State Command, has confirmed that music star Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, alongside social commentator Otse Vincent, also called VeryDarkMan (VDM), recently paid a visit to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Kirikiri, Apapa. According to the command, the visit was a courtesy call aimed at [...]

…says Atiku, Obi will be worse if in govt  Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has explained why coalition talks involving The post 2027: Why SDP rejected coalition talks to wrestle power from Tinubu, by Prince Adebayo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The NJC reveals 34 nominees, including a police officer accused of bribery, failed the new judges’ integrity test following public feedback and screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/csp-33-others-fail-judges-integrity-test-njc/

Members of the National Forum of former legislators have thrown their weight behind the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and endorsed the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau The post 2027: Former legislators back Tinubu for second term, endorse Barau for Kano governor appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

No fewer than 34 lawyers nominated for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHC) have failed the integrity test for appointment as judicial officers in Nigeria and have been dropped from the race. The integrity test The post 34 lawyers fail integrity test, dropped from Federal High Court judgeship race appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

There are names that carry weight long before the people who bear them arrive on the stage of public life. Allwell Ademola was one of those names. Her presence in the bustling corridors of Nollywood could command attention but it was her heritage that lingered quietly behind the scenes. In Lagos, whispers of her family […] The post Allwell Ademola’s tragic passing and her ancestral link to Nigeria’s First Indigenous Chief Justice appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

As part of its end-of-year humanitarian outreach , the family of Tony Elumelu distributed food items to orphanage homes in Lagos, Edo and Delta states.   The donation exercise, which… The post Elumelu Extends Charity To Orphanages Across Lagos, Edo, Delta appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect identified as Amadin William for allegedly killing a 43-year-old, Eghosa Osaikhuowuomwan, popularly known as Didi, in Oben community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state. The post Edo police arrest suspect for macheting returnee to death appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nollywood mourns as actress Allwell Ademola dies at 49. Her family confirms her death and shares touching details about her personal life and past heartbreak.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday said politicians who he described as “emergency” supporters of President Bola Tinubu must stick to existing agreements in Rivers State. He spoke while addressing stakeholders in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The minister said the Ikwerre ethnicity of the state voted massively […] Rivers: ‘Agreement is agreement’ – Wike warns ’emergency’ Tinubu supporters

…Ahead of Abu Dhabi Summit in Jan 26 President Bola Tinubu has left the shores of Nigeria for Europe, where he will continue his end-of-year break. The President is travelling… The post Tinubu Departs Nigeria For Europe To Continue End Of Year Vacation appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

While referencing Omowunmi, Mohbad's widow, Carter Efe insinuated that women will move on regardless, urging Peller to get over the split...

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the three unions at Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, has expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde following the appointment of new principal officers for the The post Unions laud Makinde on appointment of principal officers for Eruwa Poly appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Sunday stormed Pindiga town in the Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State and shot two people to death. The gunmen also abducted a housewife, her two children, and one other woman The post Gunmen kill 2 in Gombe, abduct housewife, others appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

…urges students to take advantage of scheme A member of the Board of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), representing the interest of Students, Alhaji Umar Lawal, has said the establishment… The post NELFUND Has Reduced Rate of Students Drop Out From Tertiary Institutions -Lawal appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Federal Ministry of Finance has moved to calm market jitters following a joint Nigeria-US security operation in Sokoto on Christmas Day, insisting the precision strike against terrorists bolsters economic… The post FG Reassures Investors After US-Nigeria Anti-Terror Raid In Sokoto, Cites GDP Growth, Falling Inflation appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Gombe State’s governor condemns the gruesome killing of two residents and abduction of four in Pindiga, describing the attack as barbaric and unacceptable. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-gov-condemns-killing-of-two-residents-abduction-of-four/

In Nigeria, on Tuesday and Thursday last week, two precision airstrikes hit targets. As similar as the pains the airstrikes brought, they were also marked by dissimilarities. While one hit the country’s northwest target against ISIS terrorists on Thursday, Christmas day, earlier on Tuesday, the other hit the heart of state capture in Nigeria. But localities of the strikes […] The post America and Governor Makinde’s precision strikes, By Festus Adedayo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Among the notable attendees were Super Falcons players Folashade Ijamilusi and Shukurat Oladipo, both of whom played at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July, where Nigeria defeated Morocco 3-2 in the final match. The post Abiodun Kolawole celebrates 40th birthday with Super Falcons stars, ex Robo Queens teammates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

State Commander, Shehu Numau Gwadaba, disclosed this while giving an update on the major successes recorded by the Command between January and December 2025. Shehu also hinted that in the… The post NDLEA Intercepts Vehicle Load Of Tramadol, Diazipan Tablets, Others In Niger appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

He listens patiently, with observations that result in a generous smile and a captivating character of humility. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State speaks in measured and reassuring terms, emerging as Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum (LCGF) The post Buni emerges APC conflict resolution, strategic mobilisation committee chair appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Andrew Abah  The basketball community in Nigeria is mourning, following the passing of Madam Felicia Oyedeji, mother of Olumide Oyedeji, and Dr. Edward Chiedoze Diogu, father of Ike Diogu, both former captains of the Nigerian national basketball team, the D’ Tigers. Igoche Mark, initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, has extended his [...]

Nigeria’s ongoing energy projects remain on track, but rising legal pressure on a major European contractor operating in the country is drawing increased attention. An Italian engineering firm, Tecnimont, involved The post Legal battle shadows European contractor as Nigeria’s energy projects stay on course appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The organisation said the lawsuit followed reports that despite trillions of naira flowing monthly to states as subsidy savings, there has been little evidence of improved access to quality healthcare, education or other essential services for poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

President Bola Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, his Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has invited […]

The Ogun State Government on Sunday, announced the payment of end-of-year bonus to its workers. The State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta. According to the statement, the bonus is designed to appreciate workers for their dedication throughout the year and to acknowledge […] Ogun Govt pays workers end-of-year bonus

Francis Onoiribholo A 43-year old man identified as Eghosa Osas has been killed by his childhood friend, Amadin William, for reasons yet to be ascertained. Late Eghosa was said to… The post 43-Year-Old Man, Eghosa, Killed By Childhood Friend In Edo appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Not fewer than 34 lawyers nominated for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHC) have failed the integrity test for the appointment. They were dropped in the race for the appointment as Judicial Officers following avalanche of public petitions. The test was part of the new guidelines approved by the National […]