Specialist Haematologist Dr. Ansah-Otu Williams has debunked and clarified several myths and misconceptions surrounding sickle cell disease.

A former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State and 2027 governorship hopeful, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, has rejected the inclusion of Benue in the newly announced Northern Security Trust Fund. The Northern Governors’ Forum had recently The post PDP chieftain rejects inclusion of Benue in Northern security trust fund appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

…as 21 new envoys present credentials President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace, stability, and shared prosperity as he received Letters of Credence from 17 The post Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to global peace appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Idongesit Ashameri The Commissioner of Police , Akwa Ibom State command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has warned communities against the practice of jungle justice, saying it poses a grave danger… The post “Jungle Justice Endangers Innocent Lives”, CP Azare Warns Youth Leaders…Threatens to Prosecute Offenders appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Yu Dunhai, has assured that China is willing to accelerate the implementation of zero-tariff measures in Africa to bring new opportunities for West Africa. He stated this on Thursday when he met with ECOWAS Commission President, Dr Omar Alieu Touray. […] China pledges zero-tariff boost for West Africa

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), Samuel Nartey George, has officially introduced Mrs. Nana Akyaa Amoah-Amissah as the new Acting Deputy Administrator (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to staff at a brief ceremony on December 4, after the reassignment of Abdul-Aziz Mohammed.

The Vice Chancellor of Lead City University, Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, and the institution’s Chancellor, Prof. Gabriel Ogunmola, have charged the 2025 graduating students to embrace innovation, excellence, ethical leadership and nation-building. They made the call during the grand finale The post Oba Ladoja, Sunmonu, others receive honorary doctorates as Lead City graduates 3,379 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Niger Delta remains one of Nigeria’s most enduring security challenges. Once the engine of the national economy, the Delta today is beset by a complex mix of violent organized… The post Persistent Insecurity In Nigeria, Pathways: A Niger Delta Focus appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Project Director Africa, Amb. Dr. Kingsley Amafibe has announced that preparations are in full swing for the 2026 edition of the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit.  The post 2026 edition: Amafibe highlights plans for 100 most notable Africans summit in Morocco appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Hon. Wale Oriade, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Ibadan, the capital city. The incident, it was gathered, The post Suspected gunmen kidnap APC chieftain in Ibadan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

With William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football, the Super Eagles are set for a leadership transition. The post 3 Super Eagles players likely to replace Ekong as captain appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has been asked to reject the originating summons filed by Harris DredgingLimited and NICON Town Management Company (NTMC) in the… The post Court Urged To Order Full Trial In Escalating NICON Town Land Dispute appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has been asked to reject the originating summons filed by Harris DredgingLimited and NICON Town Management Company (NTMC) in the… The post appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Leading the debate, Kalu said the bill sought to confront one of the most serious national challenges: extreme poverty. The post Bill to reduce extreme poverty scales second reading in Senate appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Reps issues a 72-hour ultimatum to the PAP coordinator over a N26bn PAP audit query, threatening an arrest warrant for financial breaches. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-threaten-arrest-warrant-against-pap-coordinator-over-n26bn-audit-query/

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he feels safe in Nigeria, contrary to the negative reports he had read before his visit. Johnson made this remark during the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, held in Owerri on Thursday, the state capital. He said: “I want you to know that when I decided […] ‘I feel perfectly safe here’ – Boris Johnson rejects negative security reports on Nigeria

Both celebrities broke the news on social media. The post Sabinus, Queen Mercy confirm their marriages have ended appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A PDP Ekiti faction, backed by Nyesom Wike, has constituted a 16-member caretaker committee to run the party’s affairs in the state for 30 days. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-backed-pdp-faction-names-caretaker-committee-for-ekiti/

The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld a ruling that barred VIOs from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, or imposing fines, protecting drivers’ rights.

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) has explained how it uncovered, arrested and handed over one of its former junior employees, Mr. Sunday Adakole, to law enforcement authorities after he stole a 25-kilogramme drum of ephedrine hydrochloride from The post NAHCO explains role in arrest, prosecution of ex-staff over stolen drug appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Executive Director of TotalEnergies Nigeria, Obi Imemba, has called on the Federal Government to shift its focus from percentage-based targets to maximizing net value retention in implementing the local content law in the oil and gas sector. The post Imemba urges Nigeria to move for net retention in local content law appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s premier oil and gas union has warned that without an immediate upward review of workers’ salaries to cushion the economic shocks of naira devaluation and soaring inflation, the country may soon witness a massive exodus of top-tier professionals in the oil and gas sector.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Niyi Aborisade, has said the expulsion of former governors Nyesom Wike, Ayodele Fayose and

As the festive season approaches, Remit Choice is pioneering a transformative approach to digital remittances with the launch of the Ghana Millions Cedi Christmas campaign.

Hundreds of students, industry professionals, and government officials gathered at Yaba College of Technology for Youth in Creativity 1.0, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to equip young Lagosians The post Youth in Creativity empowers Lagos students for the creative economy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Rufai Oseni clarifies absence from Arise News, stating he is on personal leave and will return soon. Mixed reactions from Nigerians follow his explanation.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, said the celebration was designed to honour the collective spirit of sacrifice and self-help that continues to drive grassroots progress.

Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League matches taking place this weekend. Aston Villa will host Arsenal in the early kick-off on Saturday afternoon at Villa Park. On Saturday evening, Manchester City will clash with Sunderland, while Bournemouth will take on Chelsea. On Sunday, Brighton will face West Ham United, with Wolves […] EPL: Paul Merson predicts Aston Villa vs Arsenal, other fixtures

"If Russia is attempting to provide dilemmas to us, then maybe there are ways that we could provide dilemmas to them" The post NATO to be ‘proactive’ against Russian ‘hybrid threats’ – Commander appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s new Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, pledges improved security, vowing to restore synergy and protect citizens across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeriansll-enjoy-improved-security-new-defence-minister-pledges/

The prosecuting counsel, Mr Idowu Ojo, accused Emelieze of issuing a statement injurious to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, unlawful assembly and threatening to invade Aso Rock.

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has issued an official statement accusing unnamed individuals of orchestrating a coordinated campaign of online harassment, cyber-stalking, and criminal defamation against The post Ned Nwoko threatens legal action against online defamers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nollywood actress Chika Ike also made the list after rumours circulated linking her pregnancy to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. The post Natasha Akpoti, Achalugo, iPhone 17, Davido’s ‘With You’ are Nigeria’s most-searched topics in 2025 — Google appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said that strategic and robust soil management is the foundation of sustainable food production, environmental quality and agricultural resilience. The minister made this disclosure during the celebration of the 2025 World Soil Day event at the Abuja Continental Hotel on […] Robust soil management foundation of sustainable food production – Minister

A Nigerian man and his wife have welcomed a baby after 12 years of waiting. A heartwarming video shows when they named the child in the presence of well-wishers.

***Says change of Defence Minister is “not enough” to address Nigeria’s escalating insecurity By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to be truthful about the insecurity crisis in the country and should as a matter of urgency, unveil those behind terrorism […] The post Kachikwu urges Tinubu to expose terrorism financiers appeared first on Vanguard News.