Senegal win AFCON 2025! Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal secures a 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco in a thrilling final in Rabat. More details inside. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-senegal-beat-morocco-1-0-to-win-2025-afcon/

Lai Mohammed calls for increased tourism investment in Nigeria, urging government and private sector collaboration to boost the economy and create jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/lai-mohammed-urges-investment-in-tourism-to-boost-economy/

The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible Minnesota deployment amid unrest over an immigration crackdown. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-readies-1500-troops-for-minnesota-deployment/

The Africa Cup of Nations final was delayed for 20 minutes after Senegal players furiously protested a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-final-delayed-as-senegal-protest-late-penalty-call/

Political economist Pat Utomi declares he is more qualified to lead Nigeria than President Tinubu and other opposition figures ahead of the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-im-more-qualified-than-tinubu-others-utomi/

Senegal stunned Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win in a game marred by ugly incidents following a controversial penalty award. The post Breaking: Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 to win AFCON 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atlas Lions of Morocco will have to wait further to win their first Africa Cup of Nations in 50 years after they fall to Senegal 1-0 in the final on… The post AFCON: Senegal Becomes New African Champions, Beats Morocco 1-0 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Senegal have defeated Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday night. It was a tight affair between the top-two ranked countries on the continent in Rabat. And there were no goals in the first half. The second half was tilting towards a 0-0, until the ref disallowed Ismaila Sarr’s […] BREAKING: AFCON 2025: Senegal defeat Morocco to win trophy

Sports journalist and media personality with Adom Brands of the Multimedia Group Limited, Alex Kobina Stonne, has officially stepped into the world of student leadership after being elected External Affairs Commissioner of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) in the 2026 SRC elections.

Ruger reacts to the demise of 22-year-old singer Destiny Boy, questioning why no autopsy or clear investigation was carried out to confirm the cause of the incident

Dambazzau gave the commendation during the 3 Brigade West African Social Activities (WASA) held at Bukavu Barracks, Kano. The post Former COAS praises three brigade troops for dedicated service appeared first on Vanguard News.

A turn of wild event has erupted at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, in Morocco hosting the AFCON final after the center referee awarded a controversial penalty to the host The post AFCON 2025: Pandemonium as referee award late penalty to Morocco  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Presidential hopeful in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) race, Bryan Acheampong, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s handling of the economy, describing recent improvements as superficial and unsustainable.

PENGASSAN and NUPRC honour the legacy of late labour leader Uche Okoro, 20 years after he died in the tragic Sosoliso plane crash of 2005. Read More: https://punchng.com/pengassan-nuprc-honour-late-president-20-years-after-sosoliso-tragedy/

Mohammed described tourism as a viable alternative revenue source, capable of contributing significantly to national development if properly harnessed. The post Lai Mohammed urges investment in tourism to boost economy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Morocco talisman Brahim Diaz missed a dramatic penalty as Senegal returned to the pitch following a brief protest during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday night. The post AFCON final: Brahim Diaz misses penalty as Senegal return after protest appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday was briefly plunged into chaos after play was stopped for close to 20 minutes following a disputed penalty decision in favour of Morocco. Drama unfolded in the dying minutes when the referee pointed to the spot, a call that triggered fierce protests from Senegal’s players, who argued [...]

Nigeria will take a reform-focused message to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meetings in Davos, Switzerland, as it engages global leaders, investors and development partners on its economic direction. The post Nigeria takes reform, investor confidence message to Davos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected quack doctor for allegedly operating an illegal clinic in Ore, headquarters of Ore/Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The The post Police arrest 25-year-old quack doctor operating illegal clinic in Ondo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

VP Kashim Shettima leads the delegation for Nigeria at Davos to unveil the first-ever Nigeria House and present the country’s economic outlook to global le Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-arrives-switzerland-for-world-economic-forum-to-unveil-nigeria-house/

The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, said Nigeria is on its way to self-sufficiency in domestic sugar production. Bakrin, in an interview with the recent DAILY POST, said stakeholder response to its recently launched Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme (SODP) is practical for the growth of the country’s sugar industry. […] Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production – NSDC Boss, Bakrin

Governor Uba Sani has explained the reason Kaduna State will support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election.

Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final was delayed for almost 20 minutes right at the end of the game after Senegal players furiously protested a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco. The post Breaking: Drama as Senegal protest late penalty, walk off pitch in AFCON final appeared first on Vanguard News.

…to commission Nigeria House in Davos Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), The post Shettima arrives Switzerland for 56th World Economic Forum appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

An elated President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, praised the consistency of Bolaji for continuing to put the country on the global map The post Para Badminton: Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji wins gold in Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Geoeconomic confrontation has emerged as the world’s most significant risk in 2026, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, as rising geopolitical and economic tensions continue to reshape the global landscape.

TOYIN ADEBAYO The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has faulted claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation… The post FG Slams NEF Over ‘Lagos Gold Refinery’ Claim, Says Project Is Private, Not Government-Owned appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Switzerland for the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF. DAILY POST reports that the event is scheduled to be held from January 19 to 23, 2026. He was said to have arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential […] Shettima arrives Switzerland for 56th World Economic Forum

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and contributions to The post Tinubu rejoices with customs boss, Adeniyi, at 60 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

‎The agency envisaged sunny and hazy skies over the central region throughout the forecast period with chances of isolated thundery activity over parts of plateau state during the afternoon and evening hours.

Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery, has claimed his team is “not top five contenders” in the Premier League. Emery was speaking to the media following a surprise 1-0 defeat to Everton on Sunday. The loss means Villa missed the chance to cut Arsenal’s lead at the top to four points. They are now seven points […] EPL: Unai Emery names team that won’t finish in top 5 after Villa lose to Everton

The Catholic Diocese of Warri has announced the death of its Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. John Okeoghene Afareha, who passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. In an official notification The post Catholic Diocese of Warri announces death of Bishop Afareha appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu has praised the national football team Super Eagles for their performance… The post ADC Candidate, Nwosu, Hails Super Eagles appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, commends the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade for its proactive role in tackling insecurity and protecting lives in the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-commends-army-for-tackling-insecurity-in-edo/

Defence Minister Bello Matawalle is set to marry off nine of his children, five sons and four daughters, in a joint wedding ceremony at the Abuja central mosque.

The President commends the Comptroller-General for positively projecting Nigeria and Africa by providing inclusive, practical and charismatic leadership at the WCO.