Argentina has fully repaid an emergency currency loan from the US, says the Treasury. The move stabilized the peso and earned taxpayers millions. Read More: https://punchng.com/argentina-has-fully-repaid-emergency-currency-support-us-says/

Oyo Police announce a massive crackdown on unregistered vehicles, dealer plates, and masked riders starting Jan 11 to enhance public safety and curb crime. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-police-unveil-massive-crackdown-on-unregistered-rides-dealer-plates-in-oyo/

A new report by Artsy names Lagos as a top art destination for 2026, positioning the city to become Africa’s premier tourism hub. Find out why. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-become-africas-tourism-hub-by-2026-report/

Oyo State Police have arrested three teenage girls, suspected to be female kidnappers, after they allegedly made a threatening phone call demanding ransom. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-female-suspected-kidnappers-in-oyo/

Resident doctors at UDUTH Sokoto will join the indefinite nationwide Nigerian doctors’ strike on Monday over the government’s failure to honor welfare agre Read More: https://punchng.com/uduth-doctors-join-nationwide-strike-monday/

Ogun State governor,  Dapo Abiodun, has asserted that Nigeria’s diversity should be the source of its strength and unity, not division. Abiodun stated this during the Special Jumat service to mark the 2026 Ahmed Forces Remembrance day celebration, held at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta. He added that the current security realities reminded them that peace […] Nigeria’s diversity must be source of strength not division – Gov Abiodun

Former Abia State governors, Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji, have held a strategic meeting in Umuahia aimed at mobilising political forces to seize power from Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 general election. Speaking during the meeting on Friday, Kalu explained that the gathering brought together political actors who governed or held office in […] 2027: Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji join forces to unseat Otti

Tiwa Savage’s fan page delivered a fiery retort to comedian Deeone, igniting social media drama. Mixed reactions followed as netizens weigh in on the viral exchange.

CEGPFA rejected ADC claims over Tinubu’s approval of NNPC legacy balance reconciliation, saying the move corrected decades-old accounting distortions.

A family in an SUV involved in the crash came out unhurt. The post Tomato-laden truck rams into vehicles on Otedola Bridge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Donald Trump says he cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the government releasing political prisoners. He is set to meet with oil compan Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-he-scrapped-new-venezuela-attack-after-prisoner-release/

A Nigerian lady who started her NYSC in 2023 shared why she’ll pass out in 2026. She stated that she was not given an extension but shared the real reason.

A team of former governors, legislators and political appointees in Abia State, who served between 1999 and 2023, have indicated readiness to sue Governor Alex Otti for operating from his private residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The decision to sue Otti was taken during the second meeting of the group, at the residence […] Ex-Abia governors to sue Otti for operating from private residence

A Nigerian man got many people talking online after sharing video of parrot predicting winner of AFCON quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria.

The Lagos State Government has announced a night traffic diversion at Fadeyi inward Donmanlong and Donmanlong inward Ojuelegba, for the installation of truck barriers. The post LASG diverts traffic at night for truck barriers installation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) secures provisional rights to host the 2028 NUGA Games, marking the return of the event to the institution after 27 years. Read More: https://punchng.com/abu-to-host-2028-nuga-games/

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering elections that are free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive, as it intensifies institutional preparations towards the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said INEC is deliberately strengthening its leadership capacity, operational systems, and institutional coherence in response […] 2027: INEC reaffirms commitment to free, fair elections

The United States Navy and Marine Corps on Friday carried out a surprise, early-morning mission to stop and take control of a Russian oil tanker. Working with Homeland Security, it was gathered that the military used several massive warships to surround the vessel and stop “illegal activity” near our borders, officials say. Confirming the development, […] US forces seize another oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues

Tragedy struck along the Jama’are–Azare Road in Bauchi State on Friday as nine passengers lost their lives and 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road traffic crash, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. Route Commander and Public Education Officer of the FRSC, Bauchi Sector Command, Musa Kayo, who confirmed […]

A Nigerian federal lawmaker, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has called on United States president Donald Trump and American authorities to intervene against what he described as plans to undermine Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, while also publicly backing Washington’s hard-line stance against The post Imo lawmaker urges US action over alleged rigging, backs Trump on Maduro appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The post Dangote files corruption petition against ex-NMDPRA boss at EFCC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, called for unity of purpose for the growth and progress of Rivers State. Wike made the call during his ongoing… The post Wike Harps On Unity For Progress In Rivers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

At least two people have been killed and six others injured following a shooting outside a church building in the United States. The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, where a funeral was underway. Police confirmed the attack and said investigations have commenced. […]

Paris FC and Nigeria’s footballer Moses Simon has dismissed speculations of conflict among the Super Eagles after the incident involving Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen. Simon talked about the issue at the pre-match press conference on Friday. The winger said that teamwork and unity are still the main values in the Super Eagles team. “But […] AFCON: Moses Simon names two best players in Africa ahead Algeria clash

Police in Nasarawa State have arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued three victims in Lafia. The operation led to the safe return of all victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-six-kidnappers-rescue-three-in-nasarawa/

The Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company, Nana Kwasi Boatey, has disclosed that the company was in severe financial distress before the current administration assumed office, with a bank balance of just GH¢400,000.

Coach Eric Chelle has insisted that the Super Eagles have put behind them everything else and will focus hard on achieving victory in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations duel with Algeria’s Fennecs, which will set alight the Grand Stade de Marrakech, in Morocco’s fourth largest city, from 5pm. “It’s crucial for me to maintain focus [...]

The 2025 Young Ministers Retreat and Premium Trust Bank distributed N24 million in grants to over 1,000 young entrepreneurs, with individuals getting above N500,000.

More anti-government protests erupt in Iran for a 13th day in a row, as the country's supreme leader lashes out at people demonstrating on the streets.

These predictions are not for poker tables or gambling slips, where passion has been converted into global commerce. They are grounded instead in data, tournament history, and tactical behaviour — the quiet forces that usually decide AFCON once the noise fades. The post AFCON 2025: Why the quarter-finals will obey football logic-not emotion appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s government calls on foreign-trained pharmacists to stay and strengthen the local health sector, highlighting opportunities in national developmen Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-urges-foreign-trained-pharmacists-to-stay-contribute-to-health-sector/

The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Melvin Ejeh, has ordered all herders to vacate Agatu land with immediate effect following renewed violent attacks that have left residents dead, injured and displaced. Ejeh also revoked a 2017 grazing agreement that allowed herders access to Adepati Island, declaring the pact null and void. […]

The FCT Police Commissioner warns women against accepting free rides from strangers to curb ‘one-chance’ criminal activities and ensure personal safety in Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-accept-free-rides-from-strangers-fct-cp-warns-women/

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele shares fresh prophecies on the 2027 election, speaking on governors likely to work against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

US forces have seized another tanker in the Caribbean Sea, officials said, as Washington continues its efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil.

The Princess of Wales has marked her 44th birthday with a personal video on social media about the healing power of nature and the seasons.