Bright Osayi-Samuel laments Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final exit to Morocco but expresses pride in the team and slams the ‘appalling’ refereeing. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-osayi-samuel-laments-semi-final-exit-slams-appalling-referee/

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva is in Kyiv to meet President Zelensky and discuss a crucial $8.1 billion IMF Ukraine loan as the country faces war. Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-chief-visits-ukraine-to-secure-8bn-survival-loan/

Nigeria has been removed from the EU’s list of high-risk financial jurisdictions, a move expected to boost investor confidence and ease trade with Europe. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-removes-nigeria-from-high-risk-financial-list/

Governor Makinde inaugurates the Oyo Council of Obas, with the Olubadan as chair. The new law establishes a two-year rotational chairmanship for top monarc Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-absent-as-olubadan-emerges-oyo-council-of-obas-chair/

Over 9,130 Osun retirees appeal for unpaid retirement benefits from 2017-2025. The government attributes delays to funding issues but promises resolution. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-promises-action-as-9130-osun-retirees-demand-retirement-benefits/

Released Oyo APC chieftain Wale Oriade recounts his harrowing 39-day abduction ordeal, detailing his capture and expressing gratitude for his safe return. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-oyo-apc-chieftain-recounts-ordeal/

Governor Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, inaugurated a new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs with its chairmanship to be rotated among three foremost monarchs in the State. The inauguration was held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa 1, has emerged the inaugural chairman of the council […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja struck out the charges against Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan a few hours after the FCT High Court in Abuja struck out criminal defamation charges against the senator. The post Court strikes out cybercrime charges against Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

At least six persons have died in a fatal road crash involving a trailer and a Canter truck at Gaba, a community along the Potiskum–Damaturu highway in Yobe State on Thursday. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the accident occurred when the two vehicles collided head-on, allegedly after the Canter truck driver drove against traffic. The […]

Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said that Nigerians must rise to resist terrorists, bandits and other criminals terrorising the country. Sani stated this on Thursday at the public presentation of his two books, The Councillor and The Perilous Path to Europe, on Thursday in Abuja. He noted that no […] Foreign powers won’t free us from bandits, we must do it ourselves – Shehu Sani

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded a three-day mandatory medical screening exercise for intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The exercise, held from Monday, January… The post Hajj 2026: FCT Completes Mandatory Medical Screening For Intending Pilgrims appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The initiative targets at least 30 per cent renewable-powered healthcare delivery by the end of 2027. The post Nigerian govt inaugurates committee to improve power supply in health facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Three witnesses of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have admitted that there were massive withdrawals from Kogi State Government House Administration bank accounts but revealed that a former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, was never a beneficiary of the withdrawals. The witnesses, Mshelia Arhyel Bata of Zenith Bank, Mohammed Hassan of Keystone […] Again, EFCC witnesses admitted Yahaya Bello not beneficiary of withdrawals from Kogi govt accounts

Francis Onoiribholo Governor Monday Okpebholo Edo State has received the students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, and others, who were recently released following their arrest in connection with the… The post Okpebholo Receives Released AAU Students, Warns Against Violence appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Member of the Parliament of Ghana, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has hailed referee Daniel Laryea for his ‘outstanding officiating’ during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Yaw Boamah insisted that Laryea truly lifted the flag of Ghana with his performance during the encounter,  adding that he would continue to be an inspiration to young […] AFCON: You truly lifted our flag – Ghana’s Yaw Boamah hails referee Laryea after Nigeria’s defeat

  Residents of the Ibadan Circular Road Corridor have expressed strong opposition to the deployment of a Task Force by Oyo State Government, citing concerns over the use of force against peaceful citizens. This is read in a series of social media posts by concerned residents and landowners from the six affected local government areas […] The post Ibadan Residents Raise Alarm Over Task Force, Forceful Eviction appeared first on OsunDefender.

They were accused of conspiring amongst themselves and agreeing to be part of the formation and top commanders of the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimeena Fii Bilaadis Sudan (a.k.a. JAMBS/Ansaru, a proscribed terrorist organisation in Nigeria.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has saluted officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their patriotism, courage and sacrifices in defending the nation’s territorial integrity, often at the cost of their lives. The post Oyebanji salutes Nigerian soldiers, hails Tinubu for siting Army Base in Ekiti appeared first on Vanguard News.

The projection was outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the launch of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook Report in Lagos. The post Nigeria projects 4.68% growth in 2026 as inflation, FX pressures ease appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was absent on Thursday as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, emerged chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs… The post PICTORIAL: Alaafin Absent As Olubadan Emerges Chairman Of Oyo Council Of Obas, Chiefs After 15 Years appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday announced the rollout of an enhanced passport tracking feature as part of mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in passport acquisition in and The post Immigration Service rolls out enhanced passport tracking feature  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A prominent former PDP presidential aspirant has officially dumped the leading opposition and defected to another, a development which got Nigerians talking.

…reaffirms commitment to welfare, dignity of Armed Forces …as Shettima represents President at Abuja ceremony President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday led Nigerians to observe the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration The post Tinubu leads Nigerians to observe 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, Remembrance Day appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The ADC criticizes President Tinubu’s absence on Armed Forces Remembrance Day, calling it a lack of solidarity amid rising insecurity and military sacrific Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faults-tinubus-absence-as-nigeria-honours-fallen-heroes/

Sanusi will be specialising in LL.B. Common and Sharia Law. The post Lamido Sanusi offered admission to Kano varsity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A young Nigerian man went viral after flaunting his completed dream home on TikTok, sharing before-and-after clips that earned praise, prayers and admiration online.

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 15.15% in December 2025, reports the NBS. Learn about the new CPI methodology, food, and core inflation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-headline-inflation-eases-to-15-15-in-december-2025-nbs/

In its determination for a cleaner environment, Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, Thursday launched a Net Zero Programme, signalling a decisive shift toward embedding climate action and sustainability at the heart of Nigeria’s capital market as the country aligns with global efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy. The post Decarbonisation: NGX launches Net Zero programme to support listed companies appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for Armed Forces Remembrance Day to extend beyond mere ceremonial gestures, urging leaders to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians over image management, foreign travels, or political convenience. This was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The party criticized […] ADC condemns Tinubu’s absence on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for control of the Arctic territory, which he says is essential for US national security. The post Russia says poses no threat to Greenland appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Our grandparents crossed borders with passports. Our children will cross them with digital identities’’. The post AI, blockchain, metaverse are shaping future of citizenship — Multipolitan Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has lamented that Nigeria is the most dangerous country for doctors to live and practise their profession. The co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement made this known in a statement posted on her official X handle on Thursday. She was reacting to the abduction of a medical doctor and his brother in Edo […] Nigeria most dangerous country to be doctor – Aisha Yesufu

The Lagos State Government has commenced medical screening for all intending pilgrims from across the state ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was The post Hajj 2026: Lagos begins medical screening for intending pilgrims, appoints LGA coordinators appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to fallen heroes and serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces as the nation marks the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. In a statement he signed and released on Thursday, the President said January 15 is Nigeria’s opportunity to pause and honour the brave men and women Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-tinubu-pays-tribute-to-fallen-heroes-serving-personnel/

  The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, over the alleged misappropriation of ₦110.4 billion continued on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tendering additional bank records as evidence. Bello is standing trial alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha […] The post Alleged ₦110.4bn Fraud: EFCC Tenders Fresh Bank Records in Yahaya Bello’s Trial appeared first on OsunDefender.

Ambassador Omolade Oluwateru, a former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has stepped down from the troubled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Oluwateru, who served as deputy governor under the late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, made the announcement on Thursday during celebrations for his 79th birthday, organized by the Asiwaju Mandate Group in Akure. The […] Ex-Ondo deputy governor Omolade Oluwateru dumps PDP