KANO – The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Hashim Dungurawa, on Monday criticised Governor Abba Yusuf ’s rumoured defec­tion to the ruling All Pro­gressives Congress… The post NNPP Says Gov Yusuf’s Planned Defection To APC ‘Gross Betrayal’ appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

…Says ADC Not Rising, PDP Best Placed To Challenge APC In 2027…In Rivers, APC, PDP Have Collapsed Into One Family ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),… The post Wike To Fubara: Defection Doesn’t Make You Rivers APC Leader appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Eight and a half years ago, in May 2017, a viral audio clip circulated which was said to be a conversation between a male Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a female judge who, in the preceding year, presided over an election petition involving the Senator. The post Why the CJN must end abuse of power in judicial appointments appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been urged to consider crashing the price of diesel to ease the financial burden occasioned by the high cost of production on manufacturers and other business entities. The post Industrialist charges Dangote on cheaper diesel appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM) said it has received regulatory approval for the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund (the Fund) Series II Issuance of up to N20 billion, marking a significant milestone in the Fund’s growth strategy. The post FCMB Asset Management secures approval for N20b Series II issuance appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

 As President Bola Tinubu ups the ante in the management of the crisis of insecurity in our coun­try, and as a public intellectual who has been offering free advice to… The post Insecurity: Tinubu As A Listening President (1) appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Tunde Rahman To state that there are gaps in the implementation of the 2024 and 2025 budgets is actually stating the obvious. One does not need to be an The post Bridging the gaps in budget implementation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe 2025 left the world in a state of flux and Nigeria has sought to stay on top of the tide. Nigeria played big, balancing National interests The post Global player: Assessing Nigeria’s foreign policy in the last one year appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has authorised the service of contempt proceedings through national newspapers against senior pastors and top police officers over the alleged disobedience of a The post Harvesters Church pastors, police officers risk jail over land takeover appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has expressed its willingness to provide free legal assistance to 115 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, The post 115 inmates to receive SPIDEL’s free legal service appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sole Administrator of the estate of the late Madam Efunroye Tinubu, Chief Akindele Akinfolabi Adamakin, has raised alarm over what he described as widespread trespass and illegal occupation of large The post Tinubu Estate administrator decries trespass, illegal occupation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Youth Party has warned that Nigeria’s security challenges must not be framed or exploited along religious lines. It expressed cautious approval of the United States military strike against Islamic The post Youth Party warns against exploiting insecurity along religious lines appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As 2025 comes to a close, it is appropriate to pause and reflect on a year that laid bare both the strengths and the vulnerabilities of the Nigerian state. It was a year marked by tragedy and debate, reform and resistance, grief and guarded optimism. From governance controversies to security anxieties, from economic reforms to […]

An Islamic scholar, Dr. Abdullahi Shuaib, has advised the government to create a conducive society where people living with disability can thrive and actualise their potential. He gave the advice The post ‘Create conducive society for people living with disability’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lagos lawyer, PRINCE ORIOLA ADEYEMI in this piece lend arguments in support of transformative initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and why he needs a second term to complete the The post Imperatives of Tinubu’s second term and transformative initiatives appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Africa’s youth festival, Mainland BlockParty, has said hip-hop titan, Olamide, will headline its anticipated ‘Mission 26k.’ Holding on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Mainland Wonderland, this edition follows up on The post Olamide to headline Mainland Block Party’s ‘Mission 26k’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Peter Duru Makurdi— The lawmaker representing Gboko/Tarka federal constituency in the National Assembly, Mrs. Regina Akume, has urged her husband, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to fully return to Christianity, stressing that his achievements in life were rooted in his Christian faith. Mrs. Akume made the appeal […] The post Don’t abandon your Christian faith, Mrs Akume begs husband appeared first on Vanguard News.

FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM) has received regulatory approval for FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund (the Fund) Series II Issuance of up to N20 billion, a significant milestone in the Fund’s The post FCMB-TLG Fund gets approval for N20b Series II issuance appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has said by-elections will be conducted in Zubo and Mainako wards of Shira and Zaki local government areas on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The executive chairperson of BASIEC, Jummai Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement signed by Ishiyaku Adamu, information officer of the commission. She said the decision to […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos — A large-scale tragedy was narrowly averted on December 28, 2025, following a road traffic crash involving a laden petroleum tanker and five other vehicles between St. Louis College and the Polo Field Club Roundabout in Jos, Plateau State. The crash, which occurred around 6:49 p.m., was reported to the Federal […] The post 2 dead, scores injured as truck rams into vehicles appeared first on Vanguard News.

Katsina— No fewer than three persons lost their lives following a clash between security operatives and suspected drug peddlers at Koraman Nayalle, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, in Katsina metropolis. The incident reportedly began when security operatives attempted to arrest a suspected drug peddler identified as Uzairu, popularly known as Kuda, during which his mobile phone and […] The post 3 killed as security operatives, drug peddlers clash in Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has called for the establishment of a dedicated alumni endowment fund to strengthen support for his alma mater, Kobi Primary School, Bauchi. At a meeting of Kobi Primary School Old Pupils Association (KPSOPA) at the school premises in Bauchi, Ali said the reunion aimed […]

By Mike Kebonkwu History is repeating itself in the self-same manner as it happened in post-independence Africa in the 1960s.  While we were yet basking in the euphoria of freedom The post Africa’s democratic challenge appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has kicked off the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration (e-Registration) at his Upogoro Ward in Okene local government area. The ceremony attracted party leaders, stakeholders and supporters who converged to witness the governor revalidate his membership on the digital platform. After completing his registration, Governor Ododo […]

By Soni Daniel Abuja— Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on December 27 arrested the leader of a gang and his accomplice responsible for the kidnapping and murder of prominent neurologist, Professor Ekanem Ephraim in 2023. The gang leader, identified as Patrick Essien Etim, 23, and his accomplice, Bassey Antiha Asuquo, 40, were […] The post DSS nabs gang leader behind 2023 Prof Ephraim’s murder appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ray Epku When Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was on exile abroad during the Abacha days of iron-fisted dictatorship, his wife Remi was with him. They were not sure when they The post First Lady Remi Tinubu’s impressive exertions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

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Chairman of Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State, Garba Hassan Bajama, has donated a Hilux patrol vehicle and eight motorcycles to forestry and hunters’ to strengthen surveillance and protection for rural communities in the area around Yankari Games Reserve. The donation, targeted at improving access to the rugged terrains and forest routes within Duguri […]

By Charles Onunaiju The U.S latest and most provocative escalation on the Taiwan question; an unprecedented $11.1 billion arms sales to China’s Taiwan region, have drawn China’s decisive countermeasures on The post Washington’s Taiwan card: Poking China in the eye appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

International businessman and philanthropist, Prince Tonye Princewill, has relocated to Rivers State to ascend the throne of the traditional ruler of Da Ogo community in Buguma, headquarters of Asari-Toru local government area of the state. Princewill, the son of the late Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, Prof. Theophilus Princewill, spent much of his life living […]

By Davies Iheamnachor Port Harcourt— The Nigerian Army has recovered petroleum products valued at over N150 million and arrested 19 suspected oil thieves in its ongoing operations against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The troops also dismantled 22 illegal crude refining sites across the region. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 6 […] The post Army arrests 19 suspects, recovers stolen fuel worth N150m appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Stanley Olisa For most of the post-independence era, debates over colonial reparations were confined to university halls, activist statements, or sporadic diplomatic remarks. That is no longer the case. The post Africa’s reparations drive; new phase in post-colonial realignment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Managing Director of African Independent Television, AIT, Dr. Pedro Obaseki, has narrated how he was allegedly assaulted, abducted and detained on Sunday, December 28, 2025, while playing football in Benin City, Edo State, vowing to pursue the matter through civil and criminal processes. The post Assault: Ex-AIT boss, Obaseki, narrates ordeal as Amnesty, PDP, others demand justice appeared first on Vanguard News.

The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has appealed to the Executive arm of government to suspend the implementation of the tax laws until investigations were concluded and there was clarity and certainty of the law to be implemented. The House is probing the alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National […]

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has described himself as better prepared to tackle Nigeria’s economic and security challenges if given the chance. The post 2027: I’m better prepared to lead Nigeria — Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sir: The North West Development Commission (NWDC) was established to address one of Nigeria’s most pronounced developmental disparities. Encompassing seven states, 186 local government areas, and serving over 54 million The post Why NWDC should not be hampered by funding delay appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.