Yusuf was equally sworn in as Chairman of the Board of NPC, alongside two commissioners of the agency...

The Board and Management of Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) have extended their warmest felicitations to the distinguished elder statesman and academic, Professor Jerry Gana, as he joins the league of octogenarians. In a heartfelt tribute released to mark the milestone, the leading food and agro-allied group celebrated Professor Gana’s life and legacy, describing him […]

The Greek government on Wednesday warned farmers against escalating a roadblock protest to demand funds delayed by the investigation into an EU subsidies scandal. The farmers have sustained major losses from an infestation of sheep pox, and an EU investigation into widespread subsidy fraud that has delayed payments to legitimate claimants.

The Edo state government has said it would attempt to raise the sum of N160bn in 2026 through the Ecological/Climate Trust to tackle ecological challenges in the state. It said The post Edo to raise N160bn to tackle Ecological challenges in 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Star players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week until December 15 before joining their national… The post FIFA Gives Clubs An Extra Week Before Releasing AFCON Stars appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Senate, on Wednesday, passed a bill to amend the Legal Practitioner Act, 2004, into second reading, proposing a two-year mandatory pupillage for all lwayers newly-called to the Nigerian Bar as part of its reforms to regulate the country’s legal profession in line with modern realities. The Senate also agreed that the bill would restructure […]

Contrary to reports that suspected bandits had invaded the Ayegun/Oleyo communities in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, the Chairman of the residents’ association in the communities, Professor Saka Jelili, has disclosed that there was no bandit invasion...

Michael David The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday empowered 250 physically challenged persons with the sum of two hundred thousand naira (200,000), each as part of… The post Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 250 Physically Challenged Persons With ₦200,000 Each In Nasarawa appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described as the right step Enugu State Governor, Barr Peter Mbah’s budgetary allocation to the education sector. It could be recalled that Governor Mbah, on Tuesday, presented a record N1.62 trillion 2026 budget estimates to the Enugu State House of Assembly. Dubbed Budget of […] 2026 budget: Mbah’s 32 percent allocation to education sector should be a model – Ohanaeze youths

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has surpassed N8 trillion in revenue in the first 10 months of this year as confirmed by FAAC.

The meetings, he said, focused on expanding partnerships that will support Nigeria’s counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has presented a budget estimate of N1.669 trillion for 2026, representing a 63 per cent increase over the 2025 budget. According to the governor, the 2026 budget is anchored on continuity, consolidation, and long-term impact, ensuring that progress achieved translates into lasting benefits for current and future generations. Presenting the […] Gov Abiodun presents N1.669trn budget to Ogun Assembly

The committee is expected to report back to the House within two weeks. The post Viral UK Video: Edo Assembly summons 2Baba’s wife, Natasha, to appear before ethics committee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Founder and CEO Danny Oyekan described the move as a significant scale-up rather than a new market entry. He said Africa has always been central to the company’s global strategy, noting that the objective is to match the sophistication of its African users with equally robust infrastructure.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that it would be impossible for the local government to develop without empowerment. Akpabio emphasised that the local government remains the first custodian The post Local government empowerment a panacea to national development – Akpabio appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa has been confirmed as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. During his Senate screening on Wednesday, the former Chief of Defence Staff pledged to investigate critical security lapses, including the withdrawal of troops before the abduction of 25 schoolgirls at Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko Wasagu […]

The United States has imposed visa ban on individuals who have directed, authorised or supported violations of religious freedom. The restriction may also affect their immediate family members. The Department The post BREAKING: US imposes visa restriction on individuals violating religious freedom in Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

General Musa, the immediate past CDS, was confirmed by the lawmakers following the screening at the Senate chambers, a day after President Bola Tinubu nominated him for the position.  The post JUST IN: Senate Confirms General Musa’s Nomination As Defence Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

The legendary singer made the appeal in a video posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, expressing concern that the online frenzy could put his wife in harm’s way.

At least ten vehicles were involved in a catastrophic crash on Wednesday morning at New Gariki along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, leaving commuters in shock and body parts strewn across the road. The accident, which occurred close to the bustling Gariki Market, involved four trailers carrying cattle and goods, two commercial buses, two Sienna vehicles, […] The post Many Feared Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway appeared first on OsunDefender.

This is a bill for an act to amend the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act to designate kidnapping, hostage-taking, and later offenses as acts of terrorism to prescribe death penalty for such offenses without the option of fine or alternative sentences and for later matters 2025.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool are looking to wrap up the move for Marc Guehi during the January transfer window, and they will face competition from Barcelona and… The post Liverpool Eyeing Crystal Palace Captain Marc Guehi appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

“Today marks a significant step in our collective journey to ensure that basic education in Nigeria...

 Chief Sunday Olaifa, Vice Chairman (West) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, says the party will overcome its internal crises ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olaifa, who is also the Founder of the New Era Political Movement, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […] The post PDP ‘ll overcome its challenges, field strong candidates in 2027 — Olaifa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Defence Ministerial nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on Wednesday, stated that the South-West has recorded relatively better security outcomes because governors in the region agreed to work collectively. He stressed that similar cooperation was urgently needed across the country to tackle banditry and cross-border threats. Gen. Musa (rtd) made the remarks during his confirmation hearing […]

Top European clubs such as Salah's Liverpool, Mbeumo's Manchester United and Hakimi's Paris Saint-Germain face losing key players for up to five weeks for the 24-nation tournament in Morocco from December 21 to January 18. The post FIFA Gives Clubs An Extra Week Before Releasing AFCON Stars appeared first on Channels Television.

Nzan Ogbe, CEO of Levene Energy, wins SERAS 2025 award for launching Nigeria’s first automated solar facility, boosting local production and clean energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/levene-energy-holdings-group-ceo-wins-seras-2025-sustainability-man-of-the-year-award-for-advancing-nigerias-first-fully-automated-solar-panel-facility/

Senator Danjuma Goje clarifies there is no rift with Senate President Akpabio, stating Tuesday’s exchange was a normal parliamentary procedure, not a fight Read More: https://punchng.com/no-rift-with-akpabio-im-only-performing-my-duties-senator-goje/

Torrential rains and widespread flooding in five countries in South and Southeast Asia have pushed the regional death toll past 1,400, with nearly 1,000 people still unaccounted for, according to… The post Asia Flood Death Toll Tops 1,400, Nearly 1,000 Still Missing appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A lady said she is searching for her father who travelled abroad 16 years ago but who is yet to return home. The lady, Favour Princess vowed to find her father.

He added that the nation owes it to young people and generations yet to come to ensure that Nigeria becomes a safer, stronger, and more secure place to live.

Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, First Lady of Delta State, on Tuesday, officially opened the newly completed Tobore Oborevwori Cottage Hospital in Ughelli North Local Government Area. She described the facility as… The post Delta First Lady Unveils Newly Built Cottage Hospital By Jaro Egbo’s Administration appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The National Bureau of Statistics reported that petrol and diesel prices fell year-on-year in October 2025, with Oyo, Nasarawa, and Abia cheapest.

The All Progressives Congress (APC), said it will defer to the Elders’ Council in Osun State in determining the direction of the forthcoming governorship primary scheduled for Saturday, December 13,… The post Osun 2026: Party Elders’ll Guide Choice Of APC Candidate — National Leadership  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Players of Fulham Football Club have given their teammate Samuel Chukwueze a new nickname. Super Eagles stars Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi both scored for Fulham in their 5–4 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday night. The AC Milan loanee scored twice for his Premier League side at Craven Cottage, and following his performance, his teammate […] EPL: Fulham players give Samuel Chukwueze new nickname

The EU’s former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has been accused of fraud as part of an EU investigation into the misuse of funds, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)… The post Former EU Top Diplomat Mogherini Accused In Fraud Investigation appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.