Sokoto State & the Nigerian Army unveil the renovated Magajin Rafi Model Primary School, strengthening basic education and civil-military cooperation. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-army-unveil-renovated-primary-school/

Femi Adesina demands full electronic transmission of results for Nigeria’s 2027 elections, urging media to fight fake news and scrutinize the electoral pro Read More: https://punchng.com/adesina-demands-full-electronic-transmission-of-results-for-2027-general-elections/

Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian actor best known for her roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice and the television series Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71, her agent confirmed.  She died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. No further details were released. O’Hara played Kate McCallister, the mother of Kevin McCallister, in Home […]

Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers(NICE) and the Ondo State government have concluded plans to begin to arrest quacks, who claim to be civil engineers, at construction sites. This was disclosed…

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has insisted that victory is non-negotiable in the clash with Zambian side Power Dynamos. The Pride of Rivers will square up with Power Dynamos in a matchday 4 fixture of the CAF Champions League in Uyo on Sunday. Finidi assured that they will give their all in the game. […] CAFCL: Victory non-negotiable against Power Dynamos — Rivers United coach Finidi

Mr. Ope Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cinemax Distribution Ltd, has called for better data, structure and policy support to enable Nollywood fully realise its economic potential. He maintained…

A former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN, has done his membership registration at the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration…

Kwara State surpasses WHO benchmarks with over 90% coverage in treating Neglected Tropical Diseases, successfully interrupting transmission in all 16 LGAs. Read More: https://punchng.com/tropical-diseases-kwara-beats-who-target-with-90-coverage/

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has arrested a number of cart pushers for allegedly engaging in illegal refuse disposal along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in the Ojo axis of the state. The arrests were made after officers of LAWMA’s Waste Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement Team uncovered an unauthorised dumpsite during a routine patrol carried […] LAWMA arrests cart pushers over illegal dumping along Lagos-Badagry Expressway

‎The leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Imo State has met with the Obedient Movement, a volunteer group for the actualization of Peter Obi’s presidential ambition. The meeting which took place at the ADC office in Owerri was said to be in preparation on how to integrate the group into the party ahead of […] 2027: Imo ADC meets with obedient movement over strategy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken the upper chamber of the National Assembly to task for adopting delayed tactics in passing the Electoral Bill 2025. Accusing the APC-dominated Senate…

Those sacked by the governor include the State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Amari Omaka, other government appointees, management committee members, traditional rulers, town union presidents, and village heads from Amasiri community, among others. The post Ebonyi killings: Nwifuru sacks govt appointees, dissolves community leadership appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has announced that the concession of the Ikere hydropower plant in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State will generate over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, while boosting power supply by six megawatts to the state and neighbouring states. The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, made the announcement during the handover of Read More: https://punchng.com/ikere-gorge-dam-concession-to-create-10000-jobs-fg/

President Bola Tinubu has called for the reactivation of the regional standby force that would leverage the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja, which serves as an intelligence and kinetic fusion unit. This was contained in Nigeria’s official statement delivered on behalf of the President by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador […]

President Tinubu calls for a regional standby force to combat rising insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel, urging multilateral cooperation and shared in Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-calls-for-reactivation-of-regional-standby-force/

Relationship coach and lead pastor of David Christian Centre (DCC), Kingsley Okonkwo, has sparked a debate on social media after revealing a new tattoo on his arm.  The tattoo, which The post Netizens react as Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo gets tattoo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Middle Belt Youths Forum has issued a strong warning to the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) over what it described as inflammatory statements capable of undermining national unity and the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and signed by its leader, Comrade Meliga […]

Governor Uba Sani has commended President Bola Tinubu for selecting Tudun Biri village as the first beneficiary of the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflicts. The Governor who made this known on Friday, noted that the village was selected following the accidental bombing that claimed innocent lives in December 2023. Speaking at the commissioning […]

In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, the PFN described the demand as unjustified, insisting that Prof. Amupitan, like every Nigerian, has the constitutional right to express views on issues of national concern, irrespective of his public office. The post PFN slams calls for INEC chairman’s removal over genocide comments appeared first on Vanguard News.

The North West Development Commission (NWDC) on Saturday convened its first stakeholders’ development summit at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, Kaduna, bringing together federal actors, development partners and regional The post Governors absent as NWDC holds inaugural summit in Kaduna appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has recorded a decisive victory at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters polling centre, securing 308 votes out of the total ballots cast. His closest challenger, businessman Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, managed 160 votes at the party's head office, while the other three aspirants trailed significantly behind.

A FUNAAB graduate shared his admission experience as he bagged a mathematics degree. He mentioned why he didn’t want to attend FUNAAB in the first place

Former Senator Dino Melaye faces backlash after showing off another country while demanding that wicked Nigerian leaders be jailed for the state of the nation

A philanthropist, Dr. Anthony Obele, has appealed to Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor, to immortalise his late parents by naming the hall he built at St. The post ‘Name church hall after my parents’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Retail Operations Group of Access Bank has donated a solar-powered borehole to Umuokpo community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The inauguration of the borehole attracted The post Bank donates solar-powered borehole appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Chairman of Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Utibe Nwoko, has pledged to consolidate on the inter-community harmony and cordial relations with Ukwa East Local Government Area The post Council boss reaffirms peace deal with counterpart appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) arrests cart pushers for illegal waste dumping along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to curb environmental risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-arrests-cart-pushers-for-dumping-waste-along-highway/

Cross River State Police Command, through the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, has prevented a mob action against a suspected armed robber, who allegedly attempted to rob a woman in Calabar, The The post Police thwart robbery, nab mob for assaulting suspect appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

From Elekwachi Chinedum, Onitsha Protests have greeted the election of the traditional ruler of Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chibuzor Okekeife, on January 12, The post Protest trail monarch’s election in Anambra community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Investigators uncovered weapons, cash and vehicles linked to a coup plot against President Tinubu, implicating over 25 military officers in a coordinated conspiracy.

Filmmaker Funke Akindele has addressed movie promotion strategies in Nigeria, following comments by Kunle Afolayan.  Afolayan had expressed frustration over the need to dance to promote films, stating he found The post Funke Akindele slams critics over movie promotion ‘dancing’ strategy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nollywood’s Funke Akindele addresses critics of her ‘dancing’ marketing strategy, urging colleagues to find their own path and create unique promotions. Read More: https://punchng.com/actress-funke-akindele-slams-critics-over-dancing-marketing-style/

By Deji Adesogan The security landscape of Taraba State witnessed a defining shift over the past two years, a period now drawing to a close with the redeployment of Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army. His tenure marked a decisive phase in the state’s fight against banditry, terrorism and organized […]

France has said it will impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled in over 60 countries. The post France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has shared a glimpse of her acting debut in the highly anticipated Netflix series Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens, The post Abike Dabiri-Erewa makes acting debut in Afolayan’s ‘Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered sweeping sanctions against the leadership and government appointees of Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area, following the gruesome killing of four residents of Okporojo village in Oso Edda community, Edda Local Government Area. The governor announced the measures on Saturday during an on-the-spot assessment visit to Okporojo […] Ebonyi Massacre: Gov Nwifuru sacks appointees from Amasiri, dissolves community leadership