Reading Time: 2 minutesThe United States launches coordinated counterterrorism strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) positions in northwestern Nigeria, marking a major escalation in Washington’s response to violent extremist activity in the region. The operation follows earlier warnings by U.S. President Donald Trump over attacks on civilians,...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Presidency has dismissed viral reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with Principal Private Secretary Hakeem Muri-Okunola. Mediaplusng.com reports that the claim is false and urges Nigerians to disregard it entirely. Both...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has dismissed a fake recruitment notice circulating online, calling it misleading and a deliberate attempt to defraud job seekers. Mediaplusng.com reports that the fraudulent message claimed candidates were invited for a technical and...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Nigerian Army says a suicide bomber caused the explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, on Tuesday, December 24, 2025, at about 6:00 p.m. The blast killed three people, including the attacker, and injured several others. Mediaplusng.com reports...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to remain calm following the fire at the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island. No casualties have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still under...

Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State extends warm Christmas greetings to Christians across the state and Nigeria, urging citizens to embrace peace, love, tolerance, and unity during the 2025 yuletide season. He says Christmas is a reminder of shared values that bind people...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, urges Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, saying the country can overcome its many challenges through collective responsibility and peaceful action. In his Christmas message, Bishop Kukah says Nigeria must confront...

Reading Time: 2 minutesSix suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing prolonged internal crisis, alleged constitutional breaches, and loss of confidence in the leadership...

Reading Time: 2 minutesLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Balogun Market, Lagos Island, will be demolished after firefighters completely put out the fire that guts the structure. According to Mediaplusng.com, the governor makes the announcement during...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Catholic Diocese of Kontagora confirms the full release and reunification of all pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, bringing an end to weeks of anxiety for families...