PUNCH
Putin says Russia ready for war, blames Europe for sabotaging peace
CBN orders 48-hour refunds for APP fraud victims
Dictatorship has no place in Nigeria, says Shettima
Reps seek support for families of five slain policemen
Borno rebuilt 45 churches destroyed by B’Haram – Zulum
Senate reshuffles, picks new heads for security committee, others
Onyema warns new taxes could cripple airlines
Tinubu meets with service chiefs in Aso Rock
Defence minister nominee Musa’s screening set for Wednesday — Senate Leader
Adeleke will reveal new party before Dec 13 — Osun commissioner
Resident doctors tackle Kwara over poor welfare, vow to sustain strike
Tinubu, N’Assembly, Wike donate N320m to Nigerian Legion
NCDMB reports 61% local content in petroleum industry, unveils $100m equity fund
Senate urges priority for Nigerians in oil, gas local content implementation
Pope urges dialogue between US, Venezuela
Ex-Honduran president Hernandez released from US prison
Northern govs prioritise investment in first 2,000 days of childs life
Edo, PDP clash over destruction of Obasekis legacy projects claims
Navy begins sea exercise in Delta to boost oil productiondele
Atiku endorses Fintiris ex-aide Yohanna as Adamawa ADC chair
Commission urges dismissal, trial of public servants with falsified birth records
Edo to host N’Delta sports festival, lauds NDDC
CAC warns Nigerians against fake companies, lists unregistered firms
Delta welcomes investors, pledges support for growth
Enugu received N230bn from FAAC in 2025, says gov
Court grants Sowore bail in cybercrime case
Tinubu meets with service chiefs in Aso Rock
Lagos to unveil 229 regulated buses on LekkiEpe corridor December 8
Senate moves to establish single toll-free national emergency number
Emir Sanusi urges traditional rulers to join fight against drug abuse
Police order arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs in A’Ibom
NCC seeks inclusion of intellectual property studies in varsity curricula
Things to know about nominated defence minister Christopher Musa
DStv subscribers may lose 12 channels in January 2026 MultiChoice
Shettima reaffirms govt’s commitment to protect press freedom
Palace refutes report of Osun monarchs death, says Famodun was ex-monarch
UNN warns of rising food, water security, urges policy action
Arrest killers of five policemen in Bauchi community, Reps charge FG
JUST IN: Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher Musa defence minister
Delta budgets N75bn for road projects in 25 LGs
THISDAY
Rewane Projects NGX Market Cap to Hit N262trn in 2026
Cash Demand Strengthens as COB Rises to N4.65tn, CIC Hits N5.06tn
FG Urged to Attract Funding With Demand, Universal Health Care Coverage
Indigenous Contractors Barricade Finance, Ministry, Protest Unpaid N500bn Debt
Alleged $35m NCDMB Fraud: Former Petroleum Minister Sylva Gave Me Verbal Instruction for Payment of $13.45m, Witness Tells Court
Prudent Women Targets Bigger National Impact, Unveils Ambitious Plan to Drive Women into Economic, Political Leadership
Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS, Gen Christopher Musa, as New Minister of Defence, Seeks Senates Approval
Tinubus Ambassadorial List Rewards Criminality, Says Effiong
DSS Arraigns Sowore for Alleged Cyberbullying
Shettima: Nigerian Journalists Are Democracys Shield Against Authoritarian Threats
Just In: Gunmen Attack Abia Gov Ottis Advance Team in Imo
Ottis Govt Has Weaponised Taxation against Traders in Abia
Gov Adeleke Imposes 24-hour Curfew on Igbajo
Saro-Wiwas Family Denies Reconciliation With Shell, Insists on Environmental Accountability in Ogoniland
LASU Matriculates 14,893, As VC Urges Students To Shun Cultism, Gender-Based Violence
FG Flags Off Renewed Hope Campus Transport Scheme across 12 Federal Universities
GDP Slows to 3.98% in Q3 as Non-oil Sector Accounts for 96.56%, Oil 3.44%
At ICC, Nigeria Demands Respect for States Sovereignty, Constitution
Delta North Leaders Reject South-East Proposal, Insist Anioma State Must Remain in South-South
NNPC/Renaissance JV Boosts Cancer Fight with $300,000 at National Hospital
Falana Applauds FGs National Land Titling, Registration Initiative
NUPRC Remits N8.79tn to Federation Account in 10 Months, Posts N873bn in October
NNPC, Heirs Restore Gas Facility, Double Output
Dangote Sugar, 25 Others Drag Market Cap Down by N197bn
INTELS Expands Womens Empowerment Drive, EnhancesHost Communities
GUARDIAN
Insecurity: Tinubu issues fresh directives to service chiefs
Badaru’s resignation may trigger more high-level exits
Senate considers bill for single national emergency number
Anambra task force arrests 7 for illegal revenue collection
Troops arrest three suspected arsonists in Taraba
Whether Badaru resigned or was removed, defence ministry needs experienced hand Shehu Sani
US launches, invites Nigeria to skit contest on American brands
Chelle names 55-man provisional squad for AFCON
CNN, 11 other channels may go off DStv in January 2026 MultiChoice
VDM appears in court for allegedly cyberbullying Nollywood actresses
FG partners UNESCO REF to empower 4.5m Nigerians through climate-smart agric
Again, contractors protest at finance ministry over 500b unpaid contracts
Lagos Baba Adinni urges unity, loyalty to Tinubu at Raabitah Eko 2025
Nigeria to commence manufacturing of aircraft components Tinubu
Tinubu, Akpabio, Wike donate N320m for 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal
BREAKING: Adebayo emerges Osun PDP governorship candidate
NCDMB, BOI unveils $100m fund as local content hits 61%
FG launches new device credit programme
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition leader
Ottis team escapes gunmen attack
Army raids, smashes terror networks nationwide
US Congress meets on Nigeria amid surge in mass kidnappings
School kidnapping evokes anger, prayers in religiously mixed Nigeria
Anglican bishop petitions Navy chief over officers alleged assault of reverend in Anambra
Osuns gold enriching private pockets while rural communities suffer Aspirant
Police withdrawal from Atikus security detail an assassination plot Timi Frank
NSC starts process to establish Nigerias flag football federation
Nigeria, 144 others pay 2025 dues in full- UN chief
Don flays FGs handling of agreements with ASUU
MOWAA investigation: Obaseki declines to appear before Assembly committee
Labour, NECA reject proposed amendment to NSITF Act
Saro-Wiwas family, foundation dismiss reconciling with Shell
FG deploys 240 electric tricycles across 12 universities
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles arrive Egypt Dec.10 for international friendly
VANGUARD
Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu on the Atiku Abubakar myth
Closed-door meeting: US lawmakers fault FG, insist Nigeria killings targeted at Christians
Senate to screen defence minister nominee Wednesday
Serena Williams denies returning to tennis despite registering for drug tests
Senator Goje accuses Akpabio of unparliamentary conduct during plenary
Compassion, accountability should guide public office, not frivolity – Peter Obi
ASUU backs down on strike, agrees to 40% salary increase
Nigerians to be affected as US senator introduces bill to end dual citizenship
Tinubu, NASS, Wike pledge N320m to support Nigerian Legion on Armed Forces Remembrance Day
New defence success depends on President Tinubu, not Gen. Musa
HURIWA condemns fresh attacks in Imo, Abia, Plateau, Sokoto, calls for stronger security response
Fubara succumbs to Assembly pressure, recalls 1,000 teachers recruited in 2023
Nigeria spent only N365 per citizen on GBV prevention, response Report
FG appoints Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem as new chairman of Military Pensions Board
US has only just begun striking alleged drug boats Pentagon chief
LP Crisis: Abure fights back, says congresses a huge success
27-year-old man found dead in deep well in Ogbomoso
CAPITAL FLIGHT: Tinubu vows to end Nigerias $200m aircraft maintenance drain
Reps probe missing 30bn NSIPA funds, push for resumption of Social programmes
FG launches $100m equity investment scheme to support Nigerian oil companies
Man smashes nannys head for trying to escape his house
FG to Oil Firms: Nigeria must raise production to 3m barrels per day
NSCI to Tinubu: Matawalle a key figure in national security, northern stability
Emefiele Trial: No duress in defendants statements, EFCC tells court
Pope plans trip to Africa, starting with Algeria
Insecurity: Prioritise welfare, institutional reform in Amotekun, PDP tells Aiyedatiwa
NSITF staff pay WAEC fees for 20 Kuje inmates, donate food items, clothing
Gov Mbah presents N1.62trn 2026 budget of renewed momentum
Senate considers bill to establish nationwide toll-free number
STATE OF THE NATION: APC, FG trying to destroy PDP Bode George
Edo PDP urges Tinubus intervention in Okpebholo-Obaseki face-off
Wike, Fayose, 9 others get PDP expulsion certificates
Unknown gunmen kidnap five Rivers varsity students
All former Plateau governors back Mutfwangs peace efforts Dariye
Russia is ready if Europe wants war Putin
Art and Culture Ministry announces Nigerian foods and culture festival for Detty December
2025 AFCON: FIFA confirms players can stay with clubs until Dec. 15
Full list of African players set to miss Premier League action for AFCON 2025
Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem
Insecurity: Gov. Yusuf, security chiefs visit affected Kano frontline communities
Senate considers bill to establish nationwide toll-free number
US security chief recommends travel ban on countries flooding U.S. with crimes
Osun Speaker, lawmakers storm PDP primary venue
Tinubu meets Otti over efforts to secure Nnamdi Kanus release
Gunmen hijack passenger-loaded bus in Imo
I was sent off 2008 Headies red carpet so Omotola could take photos MI Abaga
35th Africa Cup of Nations Finals: Chelle lists Ekong, Osimhen, 52 others in provisional squad
Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to target Olympics
Tinubu targeting Atiku with police escort withdrawal DeleMomodu
Guinea-Bissau election results stolen Commission
PDP wont be silenced, Turaki declares as Damagum hands over
PDP will overcome its challenges Damagum
Plans for aircraft component manufacturing in Nigeria underway Tinubu
Tinubu meets with security chiefs in Aso Villa
Army rescues 12 Boko Haram kidnap victims in Borno
Immigration, Civil Defense postpone recruitment portal opening
Delta emerging as Nigerias most promising investment destination Oborevwori
Police arrest 51-year-old security man for murder of cousin in Enugu
Senate reconstitutes standing committees
Breaking: Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister
Anti-Tinubu post: Sowore docked, secures bail on self-recognition
LEADERSHIP
US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Back Trump’s Moves
Senate Considers Bill To Establish Nationwide Toll-free Emergency Number
Police VIP Escorts Now Illegal Duty, Force Spokesman Warns
ASUU Reports Major Breakthroughs In 2009 Agreement Renegotiation
Nigerian Dermatologists Launch Nationwide Anti-Skin Bleaching Campaign
Court Jails NAHCO Cargo Manager For 3 Years Over Drug Trafficking
‘Beware Of 2015 Anti-Jonathan-like Plot’, Ohanaeze Warns Tinubu
‘You Are Disturbing Senate Proceedings’, Senator Goje Tackles Akpabio At Plenary
Insecurity: Tinubu Issues New Directives To Service Chiefs
Edo Assembly Summons 2Baba’s Wife Natasha Over Altercation In Viral Video
JUST-IN: Suspected Cultists Kidnap 5 Rivers Varsity Students
Keyamo Apologises Over Poor Outing At Maiden Nigeria International Airshow
Police Arrest Masquerader For Causing Public Disturbance In Akwa Ibom
Coach Chelle Names Osimhen, Ekong, 52 Others In 2025 AFCON Provisional Squad
PDP Issues Expulsion Certificates To Wike, Fayose, 9 Others
Media Experts Decry Threats To Journalism, Seek Legal Protection For Reporters
Tinubu Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates N200m
VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations
JUST-IN: Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister
Court Warns Sowore, Threatens Bail Revocation Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts
US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday
Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima
Damagum Hands Over To Turaki As PDP Chairman
Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds
Taraba Records HIV/AIDS 398 Deaths In 3rd, 2nd Quarters Of 2025
Developer Denies Transaction Records After Receiving N152m From Nigerian-American Engineer
Economic Growth Slows To 3.98% In Q3
DAILY TIMES
ICC: Nigeria demands respect for states sovereignty, constitution
Tinubu nominates Christopher Musa as new defence minister
Bauchi records progress in fight against HIV/AIDS
Army Rescues Six Kidnap Victims in Kogi Operation
Due to Crisis in National Leadership Gov Adeleke Resigns from PDP
Osun Guber: Omisore, Alabi Declare Govship Bid, Submit APC Nomination Forms
Obi faults Tinubus ambassadorial nominees, says some choices shocking
Speaker Abbas denies link to 18.6bn NASC building project allegation
NATION
BoI, NCDMB finalise $100m NCIF investment scheme
Police arrest man in Ondo for staging own kidnap to extort family
Northwest APC chairman hails General Musas nomination as Minister of Defence
CJN Kekere-Ekun advocates enhanced commitment to rule of law
National Identity: Unresolved indigene-settler issue threat to Nigerias unity, says Kukah
UPDATED: Court bars Sowore from making statements detrimental to national peace, security
US Mission Nigeria unveils social media skit contest
Senate seeks single toll-free emergency number for Nigerians
Governor Yusuf rejects report claiming Kano has highest insecurity level
JUST IN: Gunmen kidnap five Rivers varsity students
Drama in Senate as Goje protests Akpabios halt of proceedings
Taye Arimoro challenges guilds suspension, threatens N1bn suit
Osun speaker, lawmakers storm PDP primary venue, clash with INEC officials
PDP, APC trade words over welfare, recruitment in Ondo Amotekun Corps
2027: Oyo APC to hold stakeholders summit as part of reconciliation, election preparations
FCMB champions agritech innovation with FMO, HeaveVentures
Reps to investigate recovered NSIPAs N30 billion funds
Eno flags off 32 days of excitement with Christmas unplugged 3.0
Nigeria projects 25.7 million passenger traffic by 2029
Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem
Insecurity: KYGG tasks northern governors, seeks special anti-terror squad
IYC decries neglect of Edo Ijaws
Seven rescued after construction site collapses in Bauchi
Senator warns IOCs, others as Senate moves to enforce strict local content compliance
Tinubu meets Otti over efforts to secure Nnamdi Kanus release
Crypto Logos, Game Icons, and the Hidden Attention Economy of Online Gaming
Funke Akindele unveils trailer for Behind The Scenes film
BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Ex-CDS, Christopher Musa, as new Defence Minister
Yusuf visits Kano bandit-hit communities
Shettima to journalists: Youre democracys shield against authoritarian threats
Lagos to host December food, culture festival Musawa
UNN urges stronger national policies on natural capital, climate-smart agriculture
Gunmen attack Abia govs advance team in Imo
DAILY TRUST
Turaki-led NWC issues certificates of Expulsion to Wike, Others
Banditry: Send your children to school, Yobe emir charges Fulani
Shettima: Democracy Safe Only When Power Is Under Constant Observation
Drama as Goje, Akpabio clash during plenary
Kogi budgets N820.49bn for 2026 fiscal year
Situation Room: Ex-INEC Chairmans ambassadorial nomination raises morality question
Senate reconstitutes key standing committees
Tinubu appoints ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister
DSS Arraigns Sowore on alleged Cybercrime Offences
DHQ wades in as vigilantes open fire on Nigerien soldiers in Katsina
Zulum approves N706m scholarship for 300 orphans of civilian JTF, others
Reps probe missing N30bn recovered from NSIPA
NASENI And the Nigeria Youth: Fostering Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technical Skills
Uba Sani presents 2026 draft budget, lists achievements
Three killed, five injured in fresh Plateau attack
Reps to vote on constitution amendment bills Dec 10
Gunmen abduct 11 farmers in Southern Kaduna
NYSC DG warns corps members against unauthorised journey
Obi seeks focus on drug abuse, rights violations
Security agencies launch joint offensive against drug networks in Kano
Kwara: Abducted traditional ruler still in captivity Council chairman
$2bn debt: Nestoils offices repossessed
CPC designation: Present Trump with mutually beneficial business proposal, Bakare tells Tinubu
Bandits impose N20m levy on Sokoto community
BUSINESSDAY
US senator proposes end to dual citizenship, raising concerns for Nigerians, others
Senate begins work on bill to create single toll-free emergency number nationwide
PDP issues certificates of expulsion to Wike, 10 others
CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours
Why Nigeria’s buy-now-pay-later market isn’t exploding yet—And what must change
Tinubu nominates Christopher Musa as new Defence Minister
Cyberbullying: Sowore pleads not guilty as DSS files charges
Nigeria’s Eurobonds resilient despite insecurity
Opportunity emerges as portfolio realignment, others push stocks to 5-year low
Badaru’s resignation: Matawalle may go, as Tinubu implements Trump’s security recipes- Top Presidency Source
FG targets private investment to drive agricultural growth
NEW TELEGRAPH
Kwara: 3 In NSCDC Net For Alleged Vandalisation Of Railway Facility
2027: No Time To Waste On Our Rescue Mission Atiku
Gov Mbah Presents N1.62tn 2026 Budget Of Renewed Momentum
NWest APC Natl Vice Chair Hails Tinubu For Appointing Musa As Defence Minister
Barau Leads Senators On Condolence Visit To Late Bauchis Family
Keyamo Apologises For Poor Outing At Nigeria International Airshow
Expulsion: PDP To Place Disclaimer On Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Bature, Others
How New Digital Tools Are Solving Old Problems Across Africa
Drama In Senate As Goje Challenges Akpabio Over Unparliamentary Conduct
Senate Moves To Establish Nationwide Toll-Free Emergency Number
Anambra Police, Agunechemba Dismiss Rumours Of 6,400 Fulani Gunmen
Senate Reconstitutes Cttees On Natl Security, Air Force, Others
NASS, FRC Take Steps To Strengthen Transparency, Accountability In Petroleum Sector
Tinubu Appoints Al-Makura As NCentral Coordinator Of Renewed Hope Initiative
How Currency Moves, And Reinsurance Rates Are Shaping Car Insurance Prices In India
Lagos Launches Maiden MSMEs Exclusive, Eko Round City Trade Fair 1.0
GDHF 2025: eHealth Africa, Avatar Consortium To Lead Conversations On Digital Interfaces
Reps Launch Probe Into $30bn Unremitted NSIPA Funds
BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister
FG Moves To Extend Social Protection To 60m Informal Workers
PDPll Surmount Its Challenges Damagum
Local Contractors Besiege Finance Ministry Over N500bn Unpaid Claims
Attack On Gov Ottis Advance Team: No Lives Lost CPS
NCDMB, BOI Sign $100M Nigerian Content Intervention Fund MoU
BLUEPRINT
Senate reconstitutes committees on National Security, Air Force, others
Senate mulls nationwide toll-free emergency number
NNL:Coach resigns from Ranchers Bees, cites security risks, poor welfare
FIFA set to use VAR for corners at World Cup
AGF Fagbemi in Hague, demands respect for states sovereignty, constitution
Measles deaths fall by 88% since 2000, global cases surge WHO
2025: FG holds food, culture festival in Lagos December 16
House of Representatives order probe intoN30bn recovered from NSIPA
Group passes confidence vote on NSCDC boss Audi, seeks tenure extension
Breaking: Tinubu nominates General Christopher Musa as new Minister of Defence
Foundation gives free medical treatment to 600 patients
Gunmen attack Abia governors convoy in Imo
