The Accra Sports Stadium was electric as Stonebwoy celebrated a decade of musical dominance with the BHIM Festival, a night of non-stop energy, passion, and hit-making excellence.

 the Minister for Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza, has stated that development flourishes where peace, harmony and cooperation prevail. 

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested eight suspects for allegedly breaching public peace, setting bonfires and disrupting the free flow of traffic, in Sango-Ota, axis of the state. The suspects, four male adults and four females were reportedly agitating under the aegis of “Democratic Republic of the Yoruba” on Thursday. They include […] Ogun: Eight ‘agitators’ nabbed for allegedly breaching public peace, assault of officers

Peace analyst Bulama Bukarti says U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto targeted bandits, not ISIS, warning against misleading religious narratives in Nigeria.

The former southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of forum of former members of Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge. Josef Onoh, has refuted the allegation that President Bola Tinubu was relocating Nigeria's capital to Lagos state. The post Tinubu not relocating Nigeria’s capital to Lagos – Onoh appeared first on Vanguard News.

An APC chieftain urges the government to integrate the solid minerals sector into Nigeria tax reform, warning its exclusion undermines equity and developme Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-incomplete-without-mining-sector-inclusion-apc-chieftain/

Children are also having their fair share of excitement at Joy FM’s Party in the Park 2025, currently ongoing at the Aburi Botanical Gardens, as the annual family-centred event continues to create memorable experiences for patrons of all ages.

The Mercy Love Network, a humanitarian organisation, has carried out a nationwide Christmas outreach, distributing food items and empowering youths across several states, including Rivers, Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) and Benue State. One of the outreach activities took place in Otukpo, Benue State, where residents received food items, household essentials and empowerment support […] Mercy Love Network takes Christmas outreach across Nigeria, empowers youths, supports widows, orphans

The Nigeria Police have arrested two suspected bandit and kidnapping kingpins believed to be behind violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara states. According to a statement shared on Nigeria Police Force Facebook page, the suspects were picked up on Friday, December 19, 2025, during a discreet operation carried out by officers of the […] Police arrest two notorious bandit leaders in Kwara, seize gun, cash

Anthony Ufoh The Kwara State Police Command have disclosed that two suspected notorious bandits have been arrested by the operatives of the force. The announcement was made in a statement… The post Two Suspected Bandits Nabbed By The Police, Arms Recovered appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Reactions have continued to trail the reported United States military strike on terrorist elements in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with religious and cultural leaders welcoming the action, while some citizens expressed concern over its implications for national sovereignty. The Plateau State Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Apostle […] The post Mixed reactions trail U.S. Christmas Day strike on terrorists in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr. Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has reacted sharply to the revocation of bail granted to former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The post Bail Withdrawal: ‘What goes around comes around,’ Kanu’s lawyer tells Malami appeared first on Vanguard News.

Recent reports indicating that the United States carried out an airstrike on Islamic State (IS), affiliated militants in Nigeria have continued to spark intense national debate, particularly following claims that the group was planning attacks targeting Christian communities. Reacting to The post Sovereignty without security is empty -Rights activist, experts back U.S airstrikes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its efforts to curb violent crime with the arrest of two suspected kidnapping kingpins believed to have operated across several northern states. The arrests followed a covert intelligence-driven operation carried out in Kwara State by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department, Intelligence Response Team in [...]

The Joy FM Party in the Park 2025 has begun at the scenic Aburi Botanical Gardens with patrons trooping into the venue in their numbers as excitement steadily builds across the park.

Rice’s red card was one of six Arsenal received in the Premier League last season but they've yet to have a player sent off so far this term. The post Arteta says eager to avoid repeat of Rice red card against Brighton appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria on Friday signalled more strikes against jihadist groups were expected after a Christmas Day bombardment by US forces against militants in the north of the country, which it said was a joint operation with its military. The post Nigeria signals more strikes likely in ‘joint’ US operations appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A security expert, Zagazola Makama, says the multiple airstrikes by the United States military in Sokoto State was a wrong target. Recall that the US military on Christmas night launched attacks on terrorists in Sokoto State, causing panic in the state. In a viral video, residents of the Jabo community in Tambuwal Local Government Area […] It was wrong target – Security expert says US military airstrikes had no impact

Since the early 2020s, Africa has witnessed a dramatic resurgence of military coups, marking the continent’s most turbulent political period since the post–Cold War era. Countries once considered relatively stable… The post The Return Of Military Coups In Africa: Consequences appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The director-general of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, former Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Prof.  Kayode Soremekun and former Nigerian High Commissioner to Botswana and former The post Osaghae, Soremekun, Ogunsanwo, others hail Nigeria, U.S. military attacks on Islamic militants in northwest  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

On Thursday, 25 December 2025, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede AFM, alongside the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General W Shaibu NAM, celebrated frontline troops with a special Christmas lunch in Plateau State, recognising their The post CDS, COAS honour frontline troops with Christmas lunch appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria signals more joint US-Nigeria strikes against jihadist groups following a Christmas Day bombardment, stating it’s an ongoing operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-signals-more-strikes-likely-in-joint-us-operations/

A socio-cultural group, the Northern Ethnic Nationalities Forum (NENF), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as his decisive leadership, strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s The post Northern group hails Tinubu, US on counter terrorism efforts in northwest appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Exhibits recovered include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.

President Tinubu commends the $1.26bn funding deal for the Lagos-Calabar highway, a major boost for Nigeria’s infrastructure and economic agenda. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-1-26bn-funding-deal-for-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway/

The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated the importance of stop-and-search operations as a key crime-prevention strategy, following the interception of an illegally manufactured firearm during a routine patrol in the state. In a statement posted on its official X account (@LagosPoliceNG) on Friday, the command disclosed that officers of the Anti-Crime Unit attached to […] Police seize locally made firearm during night patrol in Lagos

… Syrian state media says security forces have imposed a cordon around ‌the area and are investigating.  At least six ‍people ‍have been killed, and more than 20 were injured… The post Six Killed At A Mosque In Homs Through An Explosion appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

During a press briefing in Dutse, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Haruna Musa, said that the exercise was designed to ensure transparency, competence and professionalism. The post Jigawa appoints 27 education secretaries after exams, SSS vetting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Zonal Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Power of God Saves Zone, Prophet Moses Olagunju, has called on Nigerians to return to the true essence of Christmas by embracing The post Nigeria needs moral rebirth as true essence of Christmas – Prophet Olagunju appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

France’s 1998 FIFA World Cup winner, Frank Leboeuf has snubbed his country and backed Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Leboeuf said it is possible for Portugal to win the World Cup under their head coach, Roberto Martínez, because they have a great squad. Portugal were disappointed in the last World […] 2026 World Cup: Frank Leboeuf snubs France, names country to win trophy

Former Senator and public commentator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has commended the collaborative effort between the United States and Nigeria in the recent airstrikes against ISIS targets, noting that the fight against terrorism should be a shared international responsibility. The post Murray-Bruce commends Trump-Tinubu collaboration, says Nigeria has limited resources to fight ISIS appeared first on Vanguard News.

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has backed the United States’ airstrike on suspected terrorist elements in North-West Nigeria. Afenifere’s position followed confirmation by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) that the air The post Afenifere hails U.S. airstrike on terrorists location in North-West Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Uche Maduagwu, has tendered a public apology to singer Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke for trolling them on the Internet. He made the apology in a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday. Expressing regret for constantly making deliberate posts against the couple, Uche Maduagwu confessed that he was paid […] ‘I was paid to ridicule Davido, Chioma’ – Uche Maduagwu tenders public apology [VIDEO]

Since August 2024, PMAN has been rocked by a series of allegations that have divided its members and deepened internal conflict. The post PMAN suspends Pretty Okafor, appoints new national president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The United States on Friday confirmed that its strikes against jihadist groups in northern Nigeria were launched with the West African country's approval. The post US confirms airstrikes on IS-linked groups had Nigerian approval appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects for allegedly breaching public peace, engaging in unlawful assembly, obstructing traffic and assaulting police officers on Christmas Day. The suspects, said The post Police arrest eight for unlawful assembly, assault in Ogun on Christmas Day appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.