Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned a low-cost dialysis and diagnostic centre built by the Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW). The dialysis centre, built in Benin City, the Edo The post Okpebholo commissions low-cost dialysis centre appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Operatives of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, have arrested two suspects, Usman Khalid and Bello Musa Ahmed, for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs and Indian hemp to inmates at the Nomansland Court Complex, Kano. The post Kano NCoS arrests two suspects for attempting to smuggle drugs to inmates appeared first on Vanguard News.

Adeseye said that the fire incident occurred on Dec. 24 at the 25-storey GNI House and spread to five adjoining buildings. The post Lagos Fire Service debunks video alleging extra rescues at GNI building appeared first on Vanguard News.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ladan Salihu, has said the party has better hands than the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to fix Nigeria. Salihu made this statement during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST on Wednesday. “We are so much prepared. In […] 2027: Only ADC can fix Nigeria – Ladan Salihu

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed deep concern over the alleged neglect of Nigerian students on government-sponsored scholarships in Morocco. The umbrella body of Nigerian students at home and in the diaspora was reacting to a widely The post NANS raises alarm over plight of Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A Nigerian man has posted his prediction of the outcome of Nigeria's quaterfinal clash with Algeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified reports suggesting that the Labour Party would be denied access codes for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, scheduled… The post No Court Order Compels Release Of Labour Party Access Codes For FCT Elections – INEC appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The situation echoes previous incidents involving the national team, particularly during last year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoffs in Morocco. The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles threaten “strike” over unpaid bonuses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chairman, South South Development Commission, Chibudom Nwuche, has advised those claiming to support President Bola Tinubu to deliver him for a second term in their various states in 2027.… The post 2027: Deliver Tinubu In Your State If You Truly Love Him — Ex-Reps Dep Speaker Nwuche appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A young man, identified only as Israel, tragically took his own life on Tuesday in Elebele community, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, following an alleged failed romantic relationship. The post Young man ends life in Bayelsa community following alleged failed relationship appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has moved to strengthen its grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections by inaugurating the party’s Membership, Revalidation, Mobilization and Registration, MRMR, Committee. The inauguration ceremony, held at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja, was led by the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, and attended by members of the […] 2027: ADC launches nationwide MRMR committee

SEGUN OLANIYAN Katsina State is to receive over four million visitors from across the globe, as it hosts the 40th edition of the annual Maulud celebration of the Tijjaniyyah Sufi… The post 40th Annual Tijjaniyyah Maulud: Katsina To Host Millions Of Visitors appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The United States has seized an oil tanker flying the Russian flag in the North Atlantic and a second vessel in the Caribbean, various sources have reported. US authorities said the tanker in the Atlantic, Marinera, formerly known as Bella The post Why the US siezed oil tanker at North Atlantic despite presence of Russian flag appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Among the high-profile attendees were Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, and two-time Guinness World Record holder; Stephanie Coker, a renowned on-air personality and television presenter; and Toke Makinwa, a popular radio host, alongside other prominent figures. The post Hilda Baci, Stephanie Coker, Toke Makinwa, grace KÍLÉNTÀR end-of-year celebration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Misuse of road spaces sticks out in all but there is also a peculiar angle, especially in AJ’s case. Reinforcing an earlier claim by a Facebook user, a renowned broadcaster, Anike-Ade Funke Treasure, who claims to live in Nigeria by choice, cautions against heaping all the blames on the bad road conditions. Ironically, according to […] The post Highways of life, not death, By Tunde Akanni appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has expressed concern over what he described as the precarious state of the 2026 budget of the state. Ewor lamented that Rivers State The post Ex-PDP caretaker chair raises concern over Rivers 2026 budget appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A former Director, Development Control of the Federal Capital Administration (FCTA), Mukhtar Galadima, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former director registered with the party at the Secretariat The post Taraba: Former FCT director Galadima joins APC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chibuzor Emejor The Karamchi Online Journalists Forum has expressed deep concern over Nyesom Wike’s recent comment in Rivers State, describing it as an act of disrespect to the All Progessives… The post Comment On Fubara: Journalists Forum Calls On Tinubu To Sack Wike appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

NERC officially transfers regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Gombe State, empowering it to manage its own intrastate electricity supply. Read More: https://punchng.com/nerc-transfers-electricity-regulatory-power-to-gombe/

The report notes that while Lagos already behaves like a global start-up hub, its long-term standing will depend on how quickly infrastructure, regulation and quality of life improve. The post Lagos named Africa’s most start-up-friendly city in global index appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Obidient Movement rules out Peter Obi's return to PDP amid internal crises, questioning party stability ahead of the critical 2027 elections.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has declared that he would not make any mistake in continuing to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing Rivers State… The post I’ll Never Regret Backing Tinubu – Wike appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

US President Donald Trump is considering making an offer to buy Greenland, the White House said Wednesday, despite the island’s people and controlling power Denmark making clear they are not interested. Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out force to seize the strategic Arctic island, prompting shock and anger from Denmark and other longstanding European Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-wants-to-buy-greenland-nato-ally-denmark-says-no/

Some aggrieved police officers have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to comply with a judgment of the National Industrial Court (NIC) ordering The post Aggrieved ex-police officers seek Tinubu’s intervention over court-order reinstatement appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The newly deployed Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 12, Vungmoh SM Kwaimo, has dismissed assertions that personnel of the Nigeria Police Force purchase their uniforms, describing such claims as The post AIG Kwaimo debunks claim police buy uniforms, warns officers against indiscipline appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The British Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that it provided support to the United States in its operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. DAILY POST reports that the US seized the tanker, which was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after pursuing it for more than two […] UK supported US mission to seize Russian-flagged oil tanker – Defense Ministry

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army, under his leadership, remains fully committed to prioritising the welfare of troops and their families, describing The post COAS: Soldiers’ welfare remains our continuous focus appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is eager to face off against Nigeria and has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash.

Mr Baba-Ahmed said he declared his intention to run for president on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) because "Nigeria needs help." The post 2027: Peter Obi’s ex-running mate, Baba-Ahmed, declares presidential ambition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Baba-Ahmed's comments followed the recent defection of the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The post They are political travellers — Datti Baba-Ahmed throws jabs at LP defectors appeared first on Vanguard News.

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that the ruling party is not controlled by any governor, stressing that authority within the APC is vested in its national structure. Speaking on the SunseT programme on Jay FM in Jos, Plateau State, Yilwatda explained that decisions taken at the state […] No governor controls APC – National Chairman, Yilwatda

APC spokesperson Bala Ibrahim warned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against meddling in party affairs, stressing he was not an APC member and had no right to interfere.

The chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Abuja District, Ben Enamudu, has dismissed claims that Nigerians’ bank balances will be taxed under the new tax regime, clarifying that only certain electronic transfers attract a ₦50 stamp duty and that the reforms were designed to protect low-income earners. Speaking in an interview […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, disowns a political write-up on the 2027 Niger gov election and suspends the aide who authored it. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-disowns-2027-niger-gov-election-write-up-suspends-aide/

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have welcomed former ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, Senator Hosea Agboola (Halleluya), along with more than 50,000 members of the The post 2027: Senator Agboola, over 50,000 PDP, SDP, ADC members defect to APC in Oyo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Obidient Movement has dismissed efforts by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to woo former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying the party’s unresolved internal crisis weakens any attempt to bring him back ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Tanko […] The post Obidient Movement Says PDP Can’t Woo Peter Obi Amid Party Crisis appeared first on OsunDefender.