Japan restarts the world’s largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster amid public safety concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-restarts-worlds-biggest-nuclear-plant/

The Nigerian government reaffirms its commitment to a credible census, stressing that accuracy and due process are crucial for national planning. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pledges-credible-census-prioritises-accuracy-over-speed/

The FRSC Kano command has arrested a man impersonating a corps official to snatch motorcycles. The suspect, a fake FRSC officer, was caught by an intellige Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-arrests-fake-officer-over-motorcycle-snatching-in-kano/

The Ogun State government has again stopped the selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebu land due to numerous petitions from stakeholders. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-ogun-stops-awujale-selection-process-over-numerous-petitions/

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, for a tense face-off with European leaders, as his renewed push to acquire Greenland deepens strains within the transatlantic alliance. Trump’s trip to the Swiss ski resort was delayed after a “minor electrical issue” forced Air Force One to turn back shortly […]

The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable trajectory against the United States Dollar during the mid-week trading session, reflecting the positive sentiment surrounding the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 macroeconomic outlook. Market participants observed a consistent performance across both the official and parallel windows as the year’s economic activity enters full gear. Official Market Trends […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) to Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, January 21, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, explained that Nigeria’s business and trade partnership with the US remains strong despite President Trump’s global tariff regime. She disclosed this in an interview with CNN at the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. According to her, the US has remained Nigeria’s strong […] Oduwole explains real impact of Trump-led US tariffs on Nigeria

Record producer, Samuel Oguachuba, popularly known as Samklef, has claimed that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is not the pioneer of Afrobeat as widely believed. The Molowo hitmaker alleged that Fela “stole” the idea of the genre from another veteran musician, Orlando Julius Ekemode. Samkleff made the allegation amid the ongoing feud between his former associate Wizkid and […] Fela stole Afrobeat from Orlando Julius’ – Wizkid’s producer Samkleff alleges

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday removed Julius Abure from office as the National Chairman of the Labour Party and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to acknowledge the Senator Esther Nenadi Usman-led caretaker leadership of the party. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu anchored the decision on the April 4, 2025 ruling of [...]

The DSS has detained former Attorney General Abubakar Malami after he perfected his bail, as security agencies investigate allegations of terrorism financing.

Not every football fairytale begins in an academy with floodlights and scouts, some begins on uneven pitches, far from the spotlight, fuelled only by belief and resilience. Iliman Ndiaye’s rise… The post AFCON Glory: Iliman Ndiaye, From Sunday League To Lifting The Trophy appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A distressing video showed the late singer Destiny Boy suffering a seizure known as "Ogu Oru," as friends attempted to revive him, amid controversy over his death.

Armed security operatives drawn from the Police, Department of State Service (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Amotekun and So-Safe Corps have beefed up security along Oba Sikiru Kayode The post Heavy security at Awujale palace as Ogun halts selection process again appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has made history again, officially becoming a three-time Guinness World Records (GWR) holder after being recognized for the largest serving of rice. Baci announced the achievement on Instagram, sharing an email from Andrew Fanning of the Guinness World Records team. The message revealed that during a review of her June attempt [...]

Aston Villa shows interest in Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika after his standout performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, amid competition from Galatasaray

Kayode Olubunmi Ojo, a 2026 All Progressives Congress, APC governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, has alleged that his supporters are being targeted by security agencies and the state government. In a statement on Wednesday, the APC aspirant alleged that his supporters have been facing unjust arrests, intimidation, unlawful detention, and denial of entitlements. He identified […] Ekiti APC guber aspirant alleges persecution of supporters

The Awujale Kingmakers Council has canceled a planned meet-and-greet, directing all Awujale nominees to instead report to the DSS office in Ijebu-Ode. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-summons-awujale-nominees-as-kingmakers-cancel-meet-and-greet/

Terrorists have released the final six abductees who were earlier kidnapped from Aiyetoro-Kiri community in Bunu land, Kogi State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Aiyetoro-Kiri Bunu Development Association (AKBDA). According to the association, the release followed several weeks of intense negotiations and the payment of ransom, bringing an […] Terrorists release final six abductees from Kogi church

Al Ahli SC have strengthened their defensive ranks with the signing of former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, as the Qatar Stars League side steps up its push for a strong end to the season. The experienced centre-back completed his move from Saudi club Al Kholood to the Doha-based outfit, penning a contract that runs […]

Discover Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ an international organization he will chair. Learn about its mission, members, costs, and invited countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-board-of-peace/

The man who assassinated Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has been found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, more than three years after the daylight shooting stunned Japan and the world. A court in Nara on Wednesday convicted Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, of murder and firearms-related offences over the killing of Abe during a campaign […] The post Gunman Who Killed Japan Ex-PM Sentenced to Life Imprisonment appeared first on OsunDefender.

A South Korean court has handed former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo a 23-year prison sentence after convicting him on insurrection-related charges tied to former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed declaration of martial law. The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday found Han guilty of aiding Yoon’s brief imposition of martial law and failing to convene a […]

Public Affairs analyst, Jide Ojo, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi is likely to leave the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for another party ahead of the 2027 election if he fails to win the party’s presidential primaries. Ojo said this during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, claiming that […] 2027: Why Peter Obi is likely to leave ADC – Jide Ojo

Former Member of Parliament for Yendi, Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama, has described Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, as the most widely promoted and recognised political figure in the country after President John Mahama.

For days Lagos held its breath without quite knowing why, a name whispered across phones and private messages carried more weight than the rumours attached to it. Chief Opral Benson did not vanish with noise or spectacle, there were no sirens, no dramatic footage, no official bulletin at first, there was only absence, and in […] The post Iya Oge of Lagos missing reports and How Liberia became the turning point appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Anthony Ufoh The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, participated in a three-day India International Conference on Democracy and… The post INEC Chairman Attends International Conference On Democracy And Election Management In India appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Professor Kojo Appiagyei Atuah, Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Ghana, has indicated that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has the option to return to Ghana, a move that would effectively bring an end to his ongoing legal matters in both the United States and Ghana.

It sounded like a passing remark, dropped gently into conversation, yet it landed with unusual weight. When Tiwa Savage spoke about her home in Ikoyi during an interview on the Flow With Korty podcast, and mentioned that the residence opposite hers belongs to President Bola Tinubu, the sentence travelled faster than the interview itself. It […] The post Why Tiwa Savage calling President Tinubu her Ikoyi Neighbor felt bigger than music appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, has apologized to the team’s fans after they lost 3-1 to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Haaland endured a difficult return to Norway, missing several chances to score. Bodo/Glimt led 2-0 at halftime, thanks to two goals from Kasper Hogh. They added a third goal through Jens […] UCL: Embarrassing – Haaland apologizes after Man City’s defeat to Bodo/Glimt

The Supreme Court equally dismissed a cross-appeal that was filed by Abure, even as it enjoined political parties to always abide by their own rules in the appointment of their officers. The post Breaking: Court sacks Abure, orders INEC to recognise Nenadi-led exco of LP appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ogun State Government has stopped the ongoing selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebuland. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, made this known in a letter to the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode local government on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that the government had earlier nullified the ongoing selection process for […] Awujale Stool: Ogun govt halts selection process

Former presidential aide, Babafemi Ojudu, has condemned a social media outburst in which an Afrobeat star declared himself greater than the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. LEADERSHIP reports that Nigerian music star Wizkid had in a series of posts on Tuesday while responding to scathing posts by musician Seun Kuti, son of the late music […]

Former Yendi MP, Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama, has revealed that his late father, Aliu Mahama, passed away during the 2012 campaign while working closely with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, then the running mate of Presidential candidate Nana Akufo-Addo.

Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has criticized singer Wizkid following the Afrobeat superstar’s recent claim that he is bigger than the late Fela Kuti. The controversy started when Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, chastised Wizkid’s fans for comparing the contemporary artist to his father, calling it “an insult to Fela’s legacy” and urging them to stop dragging […] Gen zero sense – Baba Fryo blasts Wizkid for disrespecting Fela’s legacy

The European police, on Wednesday, revealed that they have broken up a vast cross-border synthetic drug network in what authorities described as the largest operation of its kind, delivering a major setback to organised crime. The year-long investigation led to the dismantling of 24 industrial-scale drug laboratories, the seizure of nearly 1,000 tonnes of chemical […]

The Director of Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, Prof Anthony Kila, has described as totally unacceptable, the excuses of defecting governors of wanting to be close to the centre. Prof Kila blasted the defecting governors on Wednesday, when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ monitored by DAILY POST. According […] 2027: ‘Totally unacceptable’ – Anthony Kila on defecting Govs’ excuse of being close to centre