US sends hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of a protester, despite backlash from local leaders over the immigration crac Read More: https://punchng.com/us-sends-more-agents-to-minneapolis-despite-furore-over-womans-killing/

Read Bishop Kukah’s full clarification on Christian persecution in Nigeria. He discusses mischaracterized remarks, national insecurity, and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/bishop-kukah-clarifies-position-on-christian-persecution/

This was disclosed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Frice ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, Lt. Colonel Sani Uba in a statement on Sunday night. The post Troops nuetralize scores of Boko Haram terrorists, others surrender in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.

HARARE – Zimbabwean economics professor Gift Mugano has publicly distanced himself from opposition politics linked to Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa, declaring that he has “moved on” and will now work with the Government of Zimbabwe in what he says is the national interest. Mugano, whose commentary on economic policy has shifted […]

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede explains the agency’s legal power to arrest suspects without a warrant, stating his badge is his authority for enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-badge-is-my-warrant-efcc-boss-defends-power-to-enforce-arrest/

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede refutes corruption claims, stating he’s never taken a bribe. He challenges anyone with evidence to come forward publicly. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-chair-dismisses-corruption-claims-says-ive-never-taken-bribe/

President Bola Tinubu arrives in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to strengthen Nigeria-UAE ties in green energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-arrives-abu-dhabi-for-sustainability-summit/

MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), have announced the opening of submissions for the 12th edition of the prestigious ceremony. The post AMVCA: Organisers announce call to entry for 12th edition appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid. Raphinha and Lewandowski goals secured the victory in Saudi Arabia. Read More: https://punchng.com/barca-edge-madrid-3-2-to-win-spanish-super-cup/

A recent public health study led by Nigerian epidemiologist Peter Olaoluwa Adediji has exposed alarming levels of burnout, mental health challenges, and pervasive HIV-related stigmatization among healthcare workers in Lagos… The post Study Exposes Severe Burnout and Stigma Among Lagos Healthcare Workers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

As Business Owners In Highbrow Areas Close Early Police, Local Security Beef Up Action, Urges Civic Cooperation Oyo State has been hit by a rising tide of insecurity over the past three weeks, marked by deadly attacks, kidnapping incidents and alarming threat messages. According to trending reports, residents and officials have described the situation as […] The post Killings, Kidnappings, Threats Fuel Fear Across Oyo Communities appeared first on OsunDefender.

The EFCC explains that delays in prosecuting high-profile graft cases are due to the painstaking process of gathering evidence, not inactivity or bias. Read More: https://punchng.com/high-profile-graft-cases-take-time-to-prosecute-efcc-chair/

Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet and other top names in show business will compete for prizes on Sunday at the Golden Globes, one of the major film contests on Hollywood's journey to the Academy Awards.

The Osun State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria has accused the Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Moshood Olagunju, of allegedly collecting kickbacks on every fund approved for the council by the state government. The allegation followed a festering disagreement between the commissioner and the youth council over the distribution of rice palliatives and […] The post Adeleke’s Commissioner Collects Kickback On Every Approved Fund For Us, Youth Council Alleges appeared first on OsunDefender.

A grieving friend of Latz and Sina, the late close associates of Anthony Joshua has shared an emotional post on the Instagram app following their demise.

The Ghana Card has once again been positioned as a key tool in the fight against fraud in the financial sector, as government announces new measures targeting money laundering and related financial crimes.

The Osun State Government has announced a suspension of all further dealings with the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN. The announcement follows a leadership crisis and ongoing controversy within the youth body. The decision was made public on Sunday in Osogbo through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information […] Osun govt suspends dealings with NYCN

  The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, alongside the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for February 2026, would serve as a critical test ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN), stated this at a two-day Induction and Strategic […] The post Ekiti, Osun Polls Litmus Test for 2027, Says INEC Chair appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigerian Police have cleared former Senator Ishaku Abbo of rape allegations, stating that a thorough investigation found no credible evidence to support th Read More: https://punchng.com/police-clear-senator-abbo-of-rape-allegation/

Nigerian Police clear former Senator Ishaku Abbo of rape allegations involving a minor, citing a lack of credible evidence after a thorough investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-clear-senator-abbo-of-rape-allegation-against-minor/

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called on anti-corruption agencies to investigate an alleged payroll fraud involving over N13bn under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The party made the call in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, following claims that a forensic audit of […] The post Osun APC Seeks Probe of Alleged N13bn Payroll Fraud Under Adeleke appeared first on OsunDefender.

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit. The President touched down at about 11:p.m. local time , and was received by the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the president is attending the summit […] Tinubu arrives UAE ahead of sustainability summit

Ahmad Tijjani KANO – Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Saturday distributed vocational tools and equipment to no fewer than 2,260 youths who successfully completed various vocational… The post Yusuf Distributes Vocational Tools To 2,260 Youths In Kano appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Concerns have continued to trail the activities of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following reports that he has been largely absent from his official duties in Abuja for over two weeks while touring local government areas in Rivers State. Since December 26, 2025, Wike has reportedly visited at least 20 of […] The post Wike Allegedly Abandons Ministerial Duties, Focuses on Rivers Ahead of 2027 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State will dump the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, a member of the state executive council reaffirmed The post Kano governor joins APC Monday appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said that the case if the former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, is not personal. Olukoyede made this clarification when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television. He said that Malami’s investigation […] Malami’s case not personal, I inherited his investigation file – EFCC chair

Barcelona edged past Real Madrid in a five-goal thriller to win back-to-back Spanish Super Cup finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It marked a 16th triumph in the tournament for Hansi The post Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 with Raphinha’s late strike in Super Cup thriller appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Donald Trump has urged Cuba to "make a deal" or face consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money would now stop.

Inter Milan are reportedly monitoring a possible January move for Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, with the Nigeria international attracting growing interest from Serie A. The Italian giants are said to have placed Bassey on their radar as they seek to reinforce their defence, with a left-footed central defender among their priorities, alongside plans to strengthen […] The post Inter Milan Monitor January Move for Fulham’s Bassey appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former lawmaker who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, has been cleared of an alleged rape of a minor. Clearing him on Sunday, the Nigeria Police said investigations found no credible evidence to support the claim. In a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the police authorities said Abbo was exonerated after a thorough investigation […] Senator Abbo cleared of rape allegation against minor

  Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has criticised calls for Victor Osimhen to be dropped from the Nigeria squad, insisting the Napoli forward remains indispensable as the Super Eagles continue their Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Nigeria booked a place in the semi-finals on Saturday after a composed 2-0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech, […] The post AFCON 2025: Ighalo Backs Osimhen, Slams Calls for Super Eagles Star’s Ouster appeared first on OsunDefender.

More than 21 000 Zimbabweans have been granted Health and Care Worker visas to work in the United Kingdom in recent years, but proposed changes to Britain’s immigration rules have triggered growing anxiety among migrants, opposition politicians and labour rights groups. According to recent UK Home Office data, Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the […]

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by a fire that ravaged a lounge in one of the hotels in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred at Ilaji Farm and Resort in the Akanran area of Ibadan. The fire broke out on Sunday morning. DAILY POST gathered that the fire affected a […] Properties worth millions of naira destroyed as fire ravages lounge, residential building in Ibadan 

Barcelona edged past Real Madrid in a five-goal thriller to win back-to-back Spanish Super Cup finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

According to the EFCC boss, the case against Malami is neither personal nor politically motivated, stressing that the investigation began long before he assumed office. The post It’s not personal  —  EFCC boss denies witch-hunting Malami  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as the growing danger posed by poorly positioned security checkpoints across Nigeria, warning that they were contributing significantly to traffic gridlock and endangering lives. Obi disclosed on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday that during the recent festive season, he […]