VP Kashim Shettima returns from his international mission in Davos & Guinea, highlighting Nigeria’s renewed global economic role and regional leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-shettima-returns-after-international-economic-mission-in-davos-guinea/

Nigerian singer Simi reveals that illness and pregnancy were the reasons for the delay of her new song, ‘Where You Dey’, featuring fellow artist Chike. Read More: https://punchng.com/illness-pregnancy-delayed-my-song-with-chike-singer-simi/

An Asian man details his police extortion recovery in Lagos. See how the Police Complaint Response Unit helped him get back N150,000 from a corrupt officer Read More: https://punchng.com/video-asian-man-recounts-how-police-complaint-unit-helped-recover-n150000-extorted-by-officer/

Ondo State police have arrested seven suspects, including employees and receivers, in connection with a N20.45 million beverage theft in Ore. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-over-n20m-beverage-theft-in-ondo/

The University of Ibadan is the best Nigerian university for Law and Medicine, per the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. See the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/ui-emerges-best-nigerian-university-in-law-medicine/

Aniebonam argued that the resignation letter from the governor was not addressed to the NNPP authentic National Working Committee (NWC) led by Dr Major Agbo. The post Gov. Yusuf resigned from Kwankwasiya Movement, not NNPP, says founder appeared first on Vanguard News.

A man couldn't stop laughing after watching a video showing what Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo did to the head of Sadio Mané after Senegal's AFCON win.

The Anambra State Government has announced the official end of the long-observed Monday sit-at-home practice, backing the decision with an Executive Order that mandates schools to operate fully on Mondays and warns of strict salary penalties for non-compliant workers. According to the directive, teachers and non-teaching staff who fail to report to their schools or […] Anambra govt ends Monday sit-at-home, threatens workers with pay cut

DR Congo's FECOFA publicly supports referees Ndala and colleagues after the controversial AFCON 2025 final, defending their integrity amidst Moroccan protests.

Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday. The post Swiatek survives roller coaster to reach Australian Open last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

A trending post making the rounds on social media has captured the amount that a Nigerian lady is reportedly owing MTN. Netizens reacted massively.

Governor Alex Otti has assured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Abia State of automatic employment if they distinguish themselves during their service year. The post Otti promises automatic employment for outstanding NYSC members in Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.

We must shift the national narrative. People with disabilities are not "hated by God." The post Confronting Stigma of Polio: A Nigerian survivor’s experience appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

  The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has stated that Nigerians, not any individual, will determine who succeeds President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Kalu made the remark on Friday while speaking with journalists at his country home in Bende, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. Responding to questions on […] The post Nigerians Will Decide Tinubu’s Successor, Says Deputy Speaker appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal Government has revealed reasons behind the delays on Section 2 of the Kano–Katsina dual carriageway. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdullahi Tanko-Yakasai on Friday during an inspection of the project at Gidan-Mutum Daya in Katsina State. According toTanko-Yakasai this was as a […] Nigerian govt reveals reason behind delay in Kano–Katsina dual carriageway

The impact of the strike may deepen further after the TUC and NLC on Friday issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, warning of a nationwide shutdown. The post Closed laboratories, pharmacies disrupt services as Nigerian health workers continue strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has disclosed that no fewer than a total of 30 bodies were recovered from fire incidents across the State in 2025.   Chairman of the agency who doubles as the Special Adviser on Fire Reform to Governor Seyi Makinde of the State, Dr Maroof Akinwande, who disclosed this during […]

A devastating fire has ravaged a residential building at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate, Amuloko area of Ibadan, and destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Moroof Akinwande disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Akinwande said that the fire incident […] Fire razes residential building in Ibadan, destroys property worth millions of naira

A fire incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, razed a six-room bungalow, causing losses worth millions. Officials report the cause was an unattended gas cylinder. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-razes-building-in-oyo/

In just a few years, Tungwarara has travelled a remarkable distance—from relative obscurity to proximity with State House, from borehole launches to diplomatic credentials, from empowerment rhetoric to ownership of high-value assets that would make even seasoned industrialists blush. The post From Boreholes to Private Jets: The curious rise of Paul Tungwarara appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured families of Kurmin Wali kidnap victims of military efforts to ensure their safe return. LEADERSHIP reports that about 177 persons, including a large number of worshippers, were kidnapped from three churches in the village last Sunday. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, in a statement, said […]

Videos of former governor Donald Duke's daughter, Donna, marrying Pastor Tony Rapu’s son, Tobe, have emerged, showcasing heartfelt moments online.

Edo-based socio-cultural group, Edo Youth for Sustainable Development (EYSD), has expressed support for the return bid of the Member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency of Edo State, Hon. Billy Osawaru, urging him to consolidate on the gains of his first term in office. The group, in a statement made available to journalists in Benin City at […]

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed disappointment over the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing the decision as a betrayal of voters’ mandate. In a statement issued on Friday, NNPP National Publicity Secretary Ladipo Johnson said Yusuf was elected on the basis of his long-standing association with the Kwankwasiyya Movement […] The post Betrayal of Voters’ Mandate — NNPP Condemns Gov Yusuf’s Resignation appeared first on OsunDefender.

Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya. The post Shettima returns to Abuja after trips to Guinea-Conakry, Switzerland appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to defeating banditry, terrorism and strengthening national security through deeper collaboration with the United States, as the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, hosted a high-level US delegation led by Allison Hooker for a strategic security parley in Abuja on Friday. The meeting, which was held behind closed-doors, […]

The Japanese superstar made the announcement just hours before she was due to meet Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on centre court in Melbourne. The post Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured appeared first on Vanguard News.

In politics, rhetoric is cheap. Promises are abundant. What remains scarce almost endangered is governance that can be touched, measured, and driven upon. In the Federal Capital Territory today, roads have emerged as the most honest witnesses to leadership, and they are speaking loudly, clearly, and without ambiguity.   If roads could vote, Abuja’s would […]

Money should move without borders. It doesn’t, yet. OneDosh has closed a $3M pre-seed to build the stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure the global economy has been waiting for. Founded in February 2025 by Jackson Ukuevo — Co-Founder & CEO Godwin Okoye — Co-Founder Babatunde Osinowo – Co-Founder OneDosh wasn’t built from theory. It was built from […] ONEDOSH raises $3m pre-seed to build the global stablecoin payment rails  

Nigerian writer and life coach, Solomon Buchi, has criticised the behaviours of some Lagos-based content creators and celebrities during the visit of American streamer Darren Watkins, popularly known as IShowSpeed, to Nigeria. LEADERSHIP reports that IShowSpeed, 21, is currently on his “Speed Does Africa” tour, which berthed in Lagos, Nigeria, on January 21, 2026, coinciding […]

The top “how to start” query was “how to start a business,” which recorded an 80 per cent increase, alongside rising interest in starting podcasts, YouTube channels and blogs. The post ‘How to Start a Business’, ‘How to be a better kisser’, top Nigerians’ Google searches this January appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said that his current priority is delivering good governance and quality representation, not the 2027 Abia governorship race. The post Abia 2027 guber race not my focus – Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has warned that any act of violence framed along religious lines will be regarded as a direct attack on the Nigerian state. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, stated this while reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting all citizens, regardless of religious affiliation. Ribadu made the remarks at the end of the […] The post Religious-Based Violence Will Be Treated as Attack on Nigeria – NSA Ribadu appeared first on OsunDefender.

A devastating fire has ravaged a residential building at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate, in the Amuloko area of Ibadan, and destroyed properties worth millions of naira.  The post Fire razes building in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.

They say variety is the spice of life, and Nigeria’s fashion industry is turning that variety into economic value. Beyond clothing, designers and artisans are redefining style through handcrafted accessories, particularly Ankara and Adire bags that blend cultural heritage with modern functionality. Once seen mainly as traditional fabrics, Ankara and Adire are now driving a […]

China investigates top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for serious violations, the latest in Xi Jinping’s sweeping Chinese military corruption probe. Read More: https://punchng.com/top-chinese-military-officials-face-corruption-probe/