No fewer than six people, including a retired army officer and a former councillor, have been killed by bandits in attacks on Otukpo LGA, Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-retired-warrant-officer-five-others-in-benue/

ICAN warns that Nigeria’s economic stabilisation is fragile, stressing that accountability and fiscal discipline are vital for sustaining reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-stabilisation-still-fragile-ican-warns/

Nigerian banks and fintechs are now required to collect and remit a 7.5% VAT on service fees for electronic banking, transfers, and card issuance. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-banks-fintechs-to-remit-vat-on-service-fees/

Six people were injured in a suspected Adamawa bomb blast in Mubang village, Hong LGA. Authorities suspect the attack was carried out by Boko Haram. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-injured-in-adamawa-suspected-bomb-blast/

Nigeria’s power sector faces a major crisis from unbilled energy losses, totaling N187bn in four months. Discover the causes and impact on market stability Read More: https://punchng.com/power-sector-loses-n187bn-as-unbilled-energy-rises/

Nigerians may soon face a petrol price hike as global crude oil costs surge past $66/barrel due to international instability. Experts warn of imminent incr Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-price-hike-looms-as-crude-crosses-66-barrel/

Three medical personnel in Kano are suspended for alleged professional negligence that led to a patient’s death after surgical scissors were left in her bo Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-suspends-three-medical-personnel-for-professional-negligence/

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Command, holds a joint engagement to enhance Ogun border security and promote smoother cross-border trade with Benin. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-customs-lead-joint-engagement-to-boost-border-security/

NIMASA launches ‘Operation Zero Tolerance’ to improve Nigerian waterway safety, enforcing full compliance with maritime laws for all vessel owners and oper Read More: https://punchng.com/regulator-moves-to-curb-waterway-safety-breaches/

A maritime group warns that rising shipping charges are outpacing service quality, causing inflation and hurting the Nigerian economy, calling for reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-decries-rising-shipping-charges-despite-poor-services/

A Lagos High Court ends the Hampton Island dispute, entering a consent judgment after Capital Gardens published an unreserved apology to Oretol Nigeria Ltd Read More: https://punchng.com/court-ends-hampton-island-dispute-as-capital-gardens-apologises/

The NBA President and Egbe Amofin O’odua are in dispute over the aborted NBA SPIDEL election, with allegations of partisanship for the 2026 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-president-egbe-amofin-clash-over-aborted-spidel-election/

The Nigerian Navy calls for a deeper NIMASA collaboration to enhance hydrography and sustain improved maritime safety and navigation in Nigerian waters. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-seeks-deeper-collaboration-with-nimasa-on-hydrography/

An esports influencer criticizes the poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco, alleging officials tried to move them from their paid seats. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-influencer-laments-poor-treatment-of-super-eagles-fans-in-morocco/

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it’s targeting 50percent contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the sector in about five years. This, according to the Commission, would translate… The post PenCom Targets 50% GDP Contribution, Tasks PFAs To Scale Up Action appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after losing on penalties to Morocco.

Nigeria’s insurance and pension stocks sustained their strong rally last week, once again leading the gainers’ table on the Nigerian Exchange as investors continued to position ahead of ongoing recapitalisation… The post Insurance, Pension Stocks Extend Rally As Recapitalisation Momentum Lifts NGX Indices appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

INEC will conduct the FCT election on 21 February. The post INEC publishes voters’ register for FCT election, resumes CVR in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja—Seventeen out of the over 30 abducted worshippers of ECWA Church in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kogi State have regained their freedom. This was made known, yesterday, by National Publicity Secretary of the Aiyetoro-Kiri Development Association, Mr. Aledare Jide. He said: “The Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development Association, in collaboration with affected families and community […] The post 17 more abducted Kogi worshippers regain freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arsenal claimed a hard fought 3-2 win over Chelsea in an entertaining Carabao Cup semifinal encounter, keeping their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. The Gunners showed attacking intent from the opening exchanges and were rewarded with goals that gave them control for large spells of the contest.   Chelsea, however, refused to go quietly. […]

According to Farrakhan’s analogy, it is these Chinese and Indian merchants who are non-Christians that benefit more than adherents of the faith from Xmas festivities because while Christians squander their… The post Chimamanda Adichie,I Share Your Grief (2) appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Akpokona Omafuaire UGHELLI —A yet-to-be identified housewife, a native of Isoko in Delta State, has killed her husband, side chick and injured one other person in Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Vanguard learned that the woman, who is currently held at the Ughelli Area Command, macheted her husband […] The post Wife kills husband, side chick, injures another in Ughelli North appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Idowu Bankole Men from across the world are set to gather this Friday for a 24-hour Men’s Prayer Marathon hosted by Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo. The prayer programme is scheduled to commence at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Ori-Oke Ogo, opposite Coca-Cola, Asejire, Ibadan. According to the organisers, the marathon is […] The post Prophet Sam Ojo to host 24-hour men’s prayer marathon in Ibadan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Real Madrid suffer a shock 3-2 defeat to second-tier Albacete, getting knocked out of the Copa del Rey in Alvaro Arbeloa’s first match as coach. Read More: https://punchng.com/real-madrid-lose-3-2-to-albacete-in-copa-del-rey-last-16/

The judge rescheduled the case to allow the Wike-aligned faction of the PDP to respond to the motion for stay filed by the Turaki-led faction of the party. The post Court to hear Turaki-led PDP motion for stay in Wike-led PDP’s suit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Arsenal secure a 3-2 away win against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Get the full match recap and highlights from Stamford Bridge. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-edge-chelsea-2-3-at-stamford-bridge-in-efl-semi%e2%80%91final-first-leg/

Morocco secured a place in the final of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Nigeria on penalties following a tense semifinal that ended goalless after extra time. The highly charged encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium failed to produce a winner over 120 minutes, despite chances at both ends and long spells […]

Kwara State Fire Service successfully contained a major fire outbreak at a Mouka Foam distribution depot in Ilorin, preventing further escalation and damag Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-razes-foam-depot-in-kwara/

Two Nigerian players lost their penalty kicks, ensuring Morocco qualify for the final to face Senegal. The post JUST IN: AFCON 2025: Nigeria lose semi-final to Morocco on penalties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Tunde Lemo, has described Madam Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo as a woman of remarkable strength, deep conviction, and unwavering faith… The post Mama Lucia Onabanjo Was A Rallying Point For Many, Tunde Lemo Mourns Wife Of Ex-Ogun Gov appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Hosts Morocco defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday night. Both teams battled hard but failed to hit target after 120 minutes of energy sapping football action with scoreline at 0-0. Morocco had the better chances in [...]

Morocco triumphed over Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The Super Eagles will now face Egypt for third place.

A heartbreaking video showing the burial of three Nigerian brothers who lost their lives in the Great Nigeria House fire has gone viral on social media.

The Super Eagles were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. Nigeria failed to create enough chances to score and failed to capitalize on the few ones they had. At the end of 90 minutes, there were no goals, as both teams struggled […] BREAKING: AFCON 2025: Super Eagles lose on penalties to Morocco in semi-final

Nigeria’s successful kicks came through Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, but they were not enough to overturn Morocco’s advantage.

Hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final after their semi-final clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time. The post Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties, clinch AFCON final spot appeared first on Vanguard News.