3 h. ago Tinubu Govt. Confirms Cooperating With Trump’s U.S. Army To Bomb Terrorists In Northern Nigeria

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja Press Release No: MFA/PR/2025/122 NIGERIA–UNITED STATES SECURITY COOPERATION AND INTELLIGENCE COLLABORATION HITS AT TERRORIST TARGETS IN NIGERIA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the […] The post Tinubu Govt. Confirms Cooperating With Trump’s U.S. Army To Bomb Terrorists In Northern Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army

The United States Africa Command has disclosed that they coordinated with Nigerian authorities to launch strikes agaisnt ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State on Christmas night. AFICOM disclosed this in a statement on X, after President Donald Trump announced the development on his Truth Social handle. AFRICOM said, “At the direction of the President of the […] The post “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Customs Seizes N82.1m Smuggled Goods, Reaffirms Zero Tolerance For Contraband

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘D’ has intercepted smuggled goods valued at N82,114,567 in an operation aimed at enforcing compliance with trade laws and curbing illicit imports across Northeastern Nigerian land borders. The seizures, carried out over two weeks from December 8 to 19, 2025, covered a wide range of items, […]

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13 h. ago Presidency dismisses claim of Gbajabiamila’s replacement as Chief of Staff

The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed viral social media claims about the replacement of Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff to President Tinubu Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-dismisses-claim-of-gbajabiamilas-replacement-as-chief-of-staff/

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13 h. ago UPDATE: Maiduguri mosque explosion was carried out by Boko Haram suicide bomber, Army confirms

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the explosion which ripped through a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday evening read more UPDATE: Maiduguri mosque explosion was carried out by Boko Haram suicide bomber, Army confirms

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14 h. ago Kukah Urges Leaders To Ease Suffering, Calls On Nigerians Not To Lose Hope

The Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on Nigerian leaders to urgently address the hardship confronting citizens, while urging Nigerians not to lose faith despite the country’s mounting challenges. Bishop Kukah made the appeal in his 2025 Christmas message issued on Thursday, saying the prevailing difficulties should spur leaders to act […]

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14 h. ago Ireland college to honour Nigerian student with distinction award

Trinity College Dublin will honour Nigerian student Oluwajomiloju Adeparusi with the Trinity QQI Distinction Award for exceptional academic performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ireland-college-to-honour-nigerian-student-with-distinction-award/

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17 h. ago PICTORIAL: Nigerian celebrities light up social media with Christmas photos

See how your favourite Nigerian celebrities like Mercy Johnson, Obi Cubana, and Tonto Dikeh celebrated Christmas 2025 with beautiful family photos. Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-nigerian-celebrities-light-up-social-media-with-christmas-photos/

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17 h. ago Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque blast, army says

The Nigerian Army confirms a Boko Haram terrorist was responsible for the suicide bombing at a Borno mosque that killed several people and injured dozens. Read More: https://punchng.com/boko-haram-suicide-bomber-behind-borno-mosque-blast-army-says/

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18 h. ago Police arrest prison escapee, 21 others in nationwide crackdown

Nigerian police arrest a prison escapee and 21 others in a nationwide police crackdown, recovering firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-prison-escapee-21-others-in-nationwide-crackdown/

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23 h. ago Meet the company helping Nigerian merchants beat queues and sell globally

For many Nigerian merchants, peak shopping periods are a double-edged sword. Foot traffic surges, but so do queues, payment delays, read more Meet the company helping Nigerian merchants beat queues and sell globally

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28 h. ago India arrests Nigerian with N195m cocaine hidden in bread loaves

A 29-year-old Nigerian woman has been arrested in India for smuggling N195m worth of cocaine, which she allegedly concealed inside bread loaves. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-arrests-nigerian-with-n195m-cocaine-hidden-in-bread-loaves/

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29 h. ago Christmas messages: Tinubu, govs preach unity, NLC rejects unfair taxation

Read the 2025 Nigerian Christmas messages from President Tinubu and governors, who preach unity. The NLC addresses economic hardship and tax justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-messages-tinubu-govs-preach-unity-nlc-rejects-unfair-taxation/

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29 h. ago Power, Pride and Podiums: Celebrating Nigerian women’s sporting triumphs

Celebrate the incredible triumphs of Nigerian women in sports during 2025. From football to athletics, discover their power, pride, and podium finishes. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-pride-and-podiums-celebrating-nigerian-womens-sporting-triumphs/

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29 h. ago Christmas: CAN urges security consciousness, Kukah decries killings

Amid ongoing violence, Nigerian Christian leaders call for heightened Christmas security. CAN urges vigilance, while Bishop Kukah decries the nation’s kill Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-can-urges-security-consciousness-kukah-decries-killings/

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30 h. ago JJC Skillz Reveals How D’banj, Don Jazzy ‘Conspired’ To Leave His Record Label

  Record producer JJC Skillz has opened up about a major fallout that occurred years ago with Nigerian music stars D’banj, Don Jazzy, and music executive Ayo Sonaiya, accusing the trio of conspiring to leave his record label, Backbone Records. Speaking on the Echoroom podcast, JJC Skillz recounted that his first connection with Don Jazzy […]

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31 h. ago Chimamanda Adichie Denies Appointment As UNN Visiting Professor

  Globally renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has dismissed reports claiming she was appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Adichie refuted the claims in a statement issued on Wednesday by her communications team, signed by Omawumi Ogbe, who disclosed that no such offer was ever made to the award-winning author. […]

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32 h. ago Tinubu urges religious tolerance, says no Nigerian should face persecution

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, saying no citizen should suffer persecution read more Tinubu urges religious tolerance, says no Nigerian should face persecution

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33 h. ago COAS unveils new barracks project, pledges improved welfare for soldiers

The Nigerian Army launches Phase 2 of the new army barracks in Abuja, a project aimed at improving soldier welfare and addressing accommodation shortages. Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-unveils-new-barracks-project-pledges-improved-welfare-for-soldiers/

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35 h. ago VIDEO: Singer Simi flaunts baby bump in Adekunle Gold’s new music video

Nigerian singer Simi shows off her baby bump in her husband Adekunle Gold’s new music video, ‘My Love Is The Same,’ featuring their daughter Deja. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-singer-simi-flaunts-baby-bump-in-adekunle-golds-new-music-video/

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