Nollywood actor Yomi Gold was hospitalised in Marrakech, Morocco, after a sudden health scare. Find out what happened and see colleagues’ reactions. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nollywood-actor-yomi-gold-hospitalised-after-health-scare-in-marrakech/

Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire have completed the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final line-up after a dominant 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Marrakesh. Goals from Amad Diallo (20’), Yan Diomandé (32’) and a late strike by Bamba Touré (87’) powered the Elephants past the Stallions, as the Ivorians delivered a Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-cote-divoire-thrash-burkina-faso-3-0-to-seal-last-quarter-final-spot/

Jigawa State distributes 70 motorcycles to enhance school monitoring, aiming to improve oversight, accountability, and education quality across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-distributes-70-motorcycles-to-boost-school-monitoring/

Morgan Gibbs-White's late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win over West Ham that left their relegation rivals in deep trouble on Tuesday. The post EPL: Nottingham Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil appeared first on Vanguard News.

US Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa of California has died at 65, a blow to the GOP’s narrow majority in the House of Representatives. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-republican-lawmaker-doug-lamalfa-dies-at-65/

An emotional post of a young man disclosing why Anthony Joshua did not show emotions during the funeral of his late friends has gone viral on TikTok.

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s media and creative industries are in mourning following the tragic death of acclaimed broadcast journalist, writer and actress Cordelia Masalethulini, who was reportedly found murdered in Borrowdale, Harare, on Tuesday. News of Masalethulini’s death has sent shockwaves across the country, triggering an outpouring of grief from family members, friends and colleagues within […]

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco enters the quarter-final stage, featuring past winners. while Mali remains the only team without a title.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA), Mr. Abayomi Hunye, has dismissed as unfounded allegations raised by members of the Association of Waste Management Vendors and Recyclers of Nigeria (AWMVRN), describing the protest as an attempt to pressure the agency into condoning illegal practices. The post Ogun waste vendors’ protest meant to tarnish my image – OGWAMA boss appeared first on Vanguard News.

PDP chairmen across 27 LGAs in Jigawa State reaffirm their allegiance to state chairman Babandi Gumel and former governor Sule Lamido amid national rifts. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-pdp-chairmen-back-lamido-party-leadership/

All 27 local government chairmen of the Jigawa PDP have reaffirmed their unwavering allegiance to former governor Sule Lamido and the state party leadershi Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-pdp-lg-chairmen-back-lamido-party-leadership/

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo starred as Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Monday and became the first Africa Cup of Nations defending champions to reach the quarter-finals since 2010. The post AFCON 2025: Cote d’Ivoire put three past Burkina Faso to complete q/final line-up appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government recently introduced four tax reform laws, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The post VIDEO: Tax Laws A Burden, Ignores Hardship Faced By Nigerians — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.

Tahir’s body was discovered by a riverbank during a bush-combing operation by the police, army, local vigilantes, and hunters over the weekend. The post Edo: Kidnappers kill one of two abducted brothers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Imo Governors, Chief Achike Udenwa and Chief Emeka Ihedioha, alongside other party members, have raised N219.7 million for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The post Udenwa, Ihedioha, others raise over N219 million for ADC in Imo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Meet Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the DR Congo human statue who became a star at AFCON. Learn about his silent tribute to leader Patrice Lumumba. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-meet-dr-congos-human-statue-at-2025-afcon/

Egypt will battle Ivory Coast in a clash between two former champions. The Pharaohs, record winners of the competition, progressed after a hard-fought victory, while

Algeria secured a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash on Tuesday, thanks to a late strike by substitute Adil Boulbina in extra time. The post Algeria Beats DR Congo In Extra Time, To Face Nigeria In Quarter-Finals appeared first on Channels Television.

Ghanaian music star and cultural activist Wiyaala will be officially outdoored and enskinned as the Paramount Queen Mother of the Funsi Traditional Area on January 17, 2026.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that at least eight people were confirmed dead in the fire incident which happened on 24 December 2025 at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. The post Family fixes date for burial of three brothers killed in Lagos fire incident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The governor made this assertion during a fireside conversation at the 2026 Storyteller’s Conference organised by Nosa Asemota, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Visual Communications and Photography.

A White lady has called people's attention to what she observed in her life since leaving Jehovah's Witness. Her observations stirred mixed reactions online.

Mr Dokubo pledged on Tuesday to support President Tinubu in 2027, when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, visited him in his palace in Degema. The post Why I’ll support Tinubu’s reelection – Asari Dokubo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nancy Pelosi calls the January 6 attack an attempted coup incited by Donald Trump, describing it as a direct assault on American democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/january-6-attack-an-attempted-coup-against-us-democracy-pelosi/

His team were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in agonising fashion on Tuesday, but the DR Congo's human statue Michel Kuka Mboladinga will be remembered as the tournament's most remarkable supporter. The post DR Congo’s human statue becomes AFCON’s most famous fan appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini over allegations of illegal child trafficking and other child welfare violations.   The Director of Child Development at the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Idris Attah, confirmed the action in an official statement issued on Monday. He said the facility […] FCT seals orphanage over alleged child trafficking

Daddy Freeze reacts to Anthony Joshua’s alleged retirement following the demise of his friends, questioning religious claims of divine intervention

The line-up for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco has been confirmed, with four high-stakes encounters scheduled across Friday and Saturday as the race for continental glory intensifies. The post AFCON 2025: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed – date, time, venue appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ivory Coast doubled their advantage in the 32nd minute after Diallo turned provider, sliding a precise pass into the box for Yan Diomande, who slotted home confidently to make it 2–0 before the break.

The elder statesman said that Ndigbo deserved a better bargain in Nigeria from what they had been given in the past 56 years and urged Peter Obi to be steadfast in his pursuit. The post Peter Obi, Igbo leaders pay New Year homage to Sen. Jim Nwobodo appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged journalists across the country to remain committed to responsible, accurate and development-oriented journalism, stressing the need for the media to prioritise the public interest and promote national development.

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has raised the alarm that the existential threat of kidnapping has become a worrisome issue that has taken more than a devoted attention of his government. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo stated this on Tuesday in his condolence message to the family of late Abu Momoh Tapir, who […] Existential threat of kidnappings has taken more than devoted attention of my govt – Gov Okpebholo

The University of Ghana officially opened its 77th Annual New Year School, an intellectual forum that aimed at fostering national dialogue on governance, development, and Ghana’s socio-economic future.

DAMATURU – In a significant step towards enhancing grassroots development and socioeconomic advancement in the state, the Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Baba Mallam Wali, warmly welcomed numerous stakeholders… The post Yobe Holds High-Level Stakeholders’ Meeting To Launch Renewed Hope Ward Development Program appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Members of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, led by Governor Douye Diri, on Tuesday endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027. The endorsement followed a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the governor at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. The Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Konbowei Benson, moved the motion, which was seconded Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-bayelsa-apc-backs-tinubu-for-re-election-as-diri-urges-unity/

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee of the National Conference on Digital Literacy and Emerging Skills to drive the execution of resolutions and outcomes of the National Conference on Digital Literacy and youth empowerment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. While inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government […]