A major transformer fault causes a power outage in Ibadan, affecting numerous communities and businesses. IBEDC is working to restore electricity. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-outage-hits-ibadan-over-transformer-fault/

The Kogi State PDP threatens legal action against KOSIEC if it fails to extend the timetable for participation in the forthcoming local government poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-poll-kogi-pdp-seeks-deadline-extension/

Minister Adegboyega Oyetola inaugurates the new Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, urging for accountability and institutional governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-inaugurates-shippers-council-board-demands-accountability/

Adekunle Ajasin University VC congratulates PUNCH’s Segun Odunayo on winning the Sports Reporter of the Year at the 2025 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-varsity-vc-congratulates-punchman-on-nmma-award/

Weeks of heavy rain cause severe Mozambique & South Africa floods, raising the death toll to over 150. Rescue operations continue amid the devastation. Read More: https://punchng.com/death-toll-in-mozambique-south-africa-floods-rises/

The Emir of Ilorin has announced the Janazah prayer for the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Solih, will take place on Tuesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/emir-fixes-tuesday-for-late-chief-imam-of-ilorins-burial/

Students of Ondo State College of Health Technology protest alleged extortion and poor campus infrastructure, barricading the school gate. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-health-college-students-protest-extortion/

Kaduna police and officials debunk the widespread Kaduna kidnapping claim of 163 worshippers, calling it false and an attempt to disrupt regional peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-one-was-kidnapped-in-kaduna-churches-cp-council-chairman/

Travel remains one of life’s great pleasures, but the strength of a passport often determines just how far that journey can go. The post 10 African countries with most powerful passports at start of 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Moroccan player Brahim Díaz has broken his silence after his missed penalty that led to his country’s defeat in the African Cup of Nations final on Sunday. The forward took a shot from 12 yards and missed in the final moments of the game against Senegal, with his team ultimately losing 1–0 after extra time. […] AFCON: ‘My soul hurts, I failed’ – Brahim Diaz laments missing penalty vs Senegal

The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has expressed concern over the absence of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s photograph on a banner displayed at an APC event in the North East. The banner featured images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, five APC governors from the North East, and the party’s National […] Borno Speaker protests missing Shettima photo at APC event

Afriwood Studios, an African-led creative company, has announced it will officially resume operations for 2026 on Monday, January 19, 2026, as the studio strengthens its long-term plan to grow original African intellectual property (IP) across comics, graphic novels, animation, films, and other screen concepts. The studio said the resumption marks the start of a new […]

A Nigerian man's observations on the differing attitudes of Nigerians abroad sparked debate, highlighting fewer complaints from those in Australia compared to others

Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has explained why Super Eagles players were absent at the medal ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Eric Chelle’s men beat Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout to win the third-place match on Saturday. The three-time champions were scheduled to receive their bronze […] 2025 AFCON: NFF reveals why Super Eagles players didn’t collect bronze medals

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Biodun Ajiboye, has said that President Bola Tinubu did not remove fuel subsidy. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST on Monday, Ajiboye said the president only announced the removal of subsidy. He said, “Right as we […] Tinubu didn’t remove subsidy – Biodun Ajiboye

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his resolve to collaborate closely with leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, across all tiers to strengthen the party and establish a formidable opposition force in Bauchi State. Atiku made this known after receiving a delegation of key ADC stakeholders from Bauchi, led by Alhaji Aminu Ahmed […] 2027: We’re working to build strong opposition – Atiku

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, has said Governor Abba Yusuf may register and collect the party’s membership card between Tuesday and Wednesday. Abbas made this known while addressing about 1,500 ad hoc staff hired to handle the party’s electronic registration exercise in the state. He explained that […] Gov Yusuf may defect on Tuesday – Kano APC chair

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable reacts with emotion to the news of his newborn while in detention, as legal troubles mount following an alleged assault.

INEC has deployed voter enrollment devices to remote Osun communities for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-inec-deploys-enrollment-devices-to-remote-communities/

Baze University students, The Revenants, excelled in the AICPA & CIMA CGMA Nigeria Business Challenge 2025, winning ₦1m and full scholarships for AI strategies.

Senegal's Yehvann Diouf gains attention for defending Edouard Mendy during the 2025 AFCON final, highlighting fan reactions and on-field chaos against Morocco.

Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani, known for his elegant gowns and signature ‘Valentino red,’ has died at the age of 93 in Rome. Read More: https://punchng.com/fashion-legend-valentino-garavani-dies-at-93/

Mr Otedola alluded to Mr Chagoury's contribution to Lagos's development in his post on X. The post Tinubu gives Nigeria’s second-highest honour to controversial businessman Gilbert Chagoury appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to join Qatari club Al Ahli SC from Al Kholood, DAILY POST reports. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Troost-Ekong’s imminent departure on Monday. “Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong is signing in Qatar for Al Ahli SC from Saudi club Al Kholood,” Romano wrote on X. The 32-year-old joined […] Transfer: Troost-Ekong set to join Qatari club Al Ahli from Al Kholood 

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke appeared in a London court ahead of her trial on bribery charges from her time as Nigeria’s oil minister. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-opec-president-alison-madueke-in-uk-court-for-corruption-trial/

Who is Lauren Cohan’s husband? The Walking Dead actress has never married, but her private love life and past dating rumours keep fans intrigued.

Armed bandits abducted over 160 worshippers from two churches in Kaduna State. Police and security forces are deployed to track the kidnappers and rescue victims.

Edidiong Ezekiel is reported to be attracting interest from Austrian side, Wolfberger AC. Ezekiel’s representative were said to have open talks with Wolfsberger. DAILY POST reports that Wolfberger AC already have Nigerian duo Tochukwu Raymond and Emmanuel Chukwu in their ranks. Ezekiel is currently on the books of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Enyimba. […] NPFL: Austrian club prepare bid for Enyimba star Ezekiel 

Afrobeat star Destiny Boy’s mother reveals he died from a long, mysterious illness called ‘Ogu oru’ that caused seizures, dismissing money ritual rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/destiny-boys-mother-reveals-son-battled-with-long-mysterious-illness/

Conflicting reports on Monday claimed that over 100 people were abducted by bandits during a church service at Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru on Sunday. The post Police Debunk Mass Kidnap Of Over 100 Worshippers In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

Real Madrid superstar, Kylian Mbappé, has expressed support for Moroccan star, Brahim Díaz, after his penalty miss against Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mbappé revealed his message to Díaz, who is his teammate at Real Madrid, after the 26-year-old cost his country a first continental title in 50 […] AFCON: ‘I understand what happened’ – Kylian Mbappe reacts to Brahim Diaz’s missed penalty

The police authorities in Rivers State have confirmed the incident. The post Police inspector kills colleague, injures another appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Issa-Onilu says that this behaviour cannot be justified under any circumstances. The post NOA DG Issa-Onilu condemns fuel scooping, urges N’Assembly to criminalise action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Rabiu said the claims were being peddled by “conflict entrepreneurs” seeking to destabilise Kaduna State and undermine the prevailing peace. The post No mass church kidnapping in Kaduna — Police appeared first on Vanguard News.

The people of Amaozalla community, Nsukka local government area of Enugu state are yet to come to terms with exactly what happened in their community on Sunday, January 18, 2026, following alleged killing of one of their own, Obele Izuchukwu by members of Neighbourhood Watch of the community. Obele Izuchukwu is said to be the […] The post Enugu: Untold Story Of How Neighborhood Watch Members Allegedly Murdered 21 year-Old Only Son  appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the abduction of 163 worshippers during Sunday service in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging the federal government to take immediate action to rescue the victims and prevent further attacks. This was disclosed in a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong. He […] Tinubu must act now – PDP demands urgent rescue of 163 worshippers kidnapped in Kaduna