LASEMA’s preliminary report confirms a massive Lagos industrial fire was caused by stored chemical materials, leading to explosions and a large response. Read More: https://punchng.com/chemical-material-caused-lagos-industrial-fire-lasema/

The National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) has extended the registration period for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination. Read More: https://punchng.com/nabteb-extends-registration-timeline-for-2026-ncee/

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani commissions key road projects in Makarfi and Zaria to boost connectivity, paying over N1bn in compensation to affected residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-opens-makarfi-zaria-roads-pays-n1bn-compensation/

Lagos State’s LIRS warns taxpayers against using artificial or fictitious transactions as tax avoidance schemes to reduce liability, citing new penalties. Read More: https://punchng.com/lirs-warns-against-fake-transactions-to-avoid-tax/

A university don calls for unity among the Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo people in Warri as a pathway to socioeconomic development and lasting progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/don-urges-unity-among-delta-ethnic-communities/

Explosive materials stored in drums triggered the massive Lagos industrial estate fire in Amuwo-Odofin. Firefighters contained the blaze with no casualties Read More: https://punchng.com/explosive-materials-cause-lagos-industrial-estate-fire-fire-service/

Nollywood actress Bidemi Kosoko, daughter of veteran actor Jide Kosoko, has welcomed a new baby. The news was announced by her sister, Sola Kosoko. Read More: https://punchng.com/actor-jide-kosokos-daughter-bidemi-welcomes-new-child/

Sen. Ali Ndume commends President Tinubu and Gov. Zulum for the successful resettlement of terror victims displaced by insurgents in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-hails-tinubu-zulum-over-resettlement-of-terror-victims/

The Sokoto government plans to enforce laws against high wedding costs, which it says are discouraging young people from marrying and fueling immoral behav Read More: https://punchng.com/high-wedding-costs-discourage-young-people-from-marriage-sokoto-gov/

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 30.09 kilograms of white heroin valued at over N3bn. The agency said the illicit drug was concealed inside factory-sealed coffee packs brought into the country by the suspect. In a statement on Sunday, the NDLEA [...]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for attempting to smuggle 30.09 kilograms of heroin worth over N3 billion into Nigeria. The suspect, who works as a private security officer in Brazil, was arrested on Friday, January 23, […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Operation DESERT SANITY V, have recorded another major success in their ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist logistics and criminal support networks in the region. Acting on credible intelligence on January 23, 2026, troops arrested a suspected drug dealer, Hauwa Abulazeez, aged 65, […]

The suspect is alleged to be one of the suppliers of cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorist elements. The post Troops arrest 65-year-old woman suspect supplying drugs to Boko Haram terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

A student of the University of Benin grabbed attention after she chose to graduate with first class instead of taking 1,000 BTC, in a video trending online.

Suspected armed bandits have killed a motorcyclist and injured a woman in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack was said to have occurred around 4pm on Friday, January 24, along the Amoke–Odugbo road in Ukpogo Village, Edikwu Ward. Sources said the victims, identified as Joseph Okoh and Aneh Sunday, both from Ogodumo, [...]

A former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has urged Seyi Tinubu to exercise caution in the organisation and coordination of political outreach activities in the South-East under the City Boy Movement, warning that parallel structures could complicate party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post Ex-Tinubu spokesman cautions Seyi Tinubu over City Boy Movement’s South-East Strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kano State Commissioner Yusuf Kofarmata resigns, citing the government’s deviation from its ideology amid growing political tension in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-commissioner-resigns-says-govt-has-derailed/

There comes a point in every public controversy when the real issue is no longer what was said, but what was not said. The ongoing online feud involving Wizkid, Seun Kuti, and the wider Fela fan base has long crossed that threshold. What began as a disagreement between two public figures degenerated into a toxic […]

Rivers United assistant coach, Yemi Olarewaju, said the team will take the point garnered in the clash with Power Dynamos in good faith. The Pride of Rivers held the Kitwe side to a goalless draw at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia, on Saturday. It was Rivers United’s first point in the competition this […] CAFCL: Olarewaju reflects on Rivers United’s draw with Zambian side, Dynamos

A former lawmaker, Mr Oghene Egoh, has praised President Bola Tinubu for the N2.5 billion TETFund intervention for each Nigerian public university, polytechnic, and college of education. The post Ex-lawmaker praises Tinubu over N2.5bn for each varsity, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

Do2dtun reacts to Tonto Dikeh's reconciliation with Olakunle Churchill, sparking social media debates on forgiveness and personal battles amid their long feud.

Tonto Dikeh's emotional church testimony on her reconciliation with Olakunle Churchill trended, sharing divine intervention and hope for those in broken marriages.

Operatives of the Ondo State Police at the weekend rescued two victims who were abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the state. The victims were kidnapped within the Eleyewo axis in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state while working on a site. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, […] Police rescue two abducted victims, launch manhunt for fleeing kidnappers

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has criticised the economic blueprint unveiled by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Oyebamiji. Governor Adeleke also warned that the proposals could undermine recent economic reforms in the state. In a statement issued by his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday in Osogbo, Adeleke said an assessment […] Osun: Adeleke defends economic policies, faults APC blueprint

In Nigeria today, smartphones are nearly ubiquitous, social media is omnipresent, and instant access to information has never been easier. This environment has fostered the widespread belief that journalism is now a profession anyone can practice. The logic is simple: if a person can record an event, post a thread, or share updates on platforms […]

Governor Yusuf announced the sacking of Mr Kwankwaso as his political adviser on Saturday. However, the official had earlier announced his resignation from the office on Friday, in a social media post. The post Controversy trails exit of Kano governor’s political adviser appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Kano State Government has cautioned supporters of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against making inflammatory statements or insulting the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warning that such actions will attract disciplinary measures. The warning was issued on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, during the distribution of 500 […]

JAMB has scrapped special concessions for albino candidates for the 2026 UTME, citing abuse of the privilege to perpetrate examination malpractice. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-utme-jamb-scraps-special-privileges-for-albino-candidates-over-malpractices/

Chief Ladoke Akintola’s historic Ogbomoso estate had decayed after years of neglect and looting. LAUTECH management is now planning grand restoration.

Following the wave of defections, the APC now has 36 members in the 40-seat state legislature, and 19 of Kano's 24 seats in the House of Representatives. The post List: 22 Kano state assembly members, eight federal lawmakers, resign from NNPP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has asked over 250 prominent lgbo Leaders in exile across the work to consider returning to their various roots in 2026. According to Ohanaeze, their return will fortify ongoing efforts aimed at reconstructing the Igbo nation. In a statement issued on Sunday by the factional Deputy- President-General, Mazi Okechukwu […] Ohanaeze urges lgbo leaders ‘in exile’ to return home

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, Ms Ingrid Rosa Benevides, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja over an attempt to smuggle a large consignment of heroin into the country. The suspect was taken into custody on Friday, January 23, 2026, shortly after her arrival in Abuja […] NDLEA arrests Brazilian woman with 30kg of heroin at Abuja airport

Former Super Eagles star Ogenyi Onazi has criticised Atalanta for blocking Ademola Lookman’s transfer, comparing it to Osimhen’s exit saga as Napoli push for a deal.

The Ondo State Police Command has rescued two persons abducted by suspected gunmen in Akure, the state capital, and has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. The command said the incident occurred on Friday, January 24, 2026, at about 9:45am, when four men were attacked at a work site in the Eleyewo area of the [...]

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed that its operatives were attacked during an operation at the Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Zakaria Chado, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Idiroko. According to him, the incident occurred […] Two injured as gunmen attack Customs officers in Ogun

The Anambra State Government has introduced 15 new entrepreneurial subjects into the state’s Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum as part of deliberate efforts to provide students with a well-rounded, skills-based education. The post Anambra introduces 15 new entrepreneurial subjects into JSS curriculum appeared first on Vanguard News.