Governor Okpebholo affirms Edo’s rich history will fuel modern development, inspecting hospital, resort, and town hall projects to deliver sustainable grow Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-rich-history-should-serve-as-springboard-for-modern-devt-says-okpebholo/

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) raises concerns over mismanagement, weak governance, and funding gaps undermining Nigerian universities. Read More: https://punchng.com/mismanagement-governance-gaps-undermining-nigerian-universities-asuu/

The Anambra State government warns churches to stop noise pollution near schools, citing disruptions to academic activities and threatening legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-warns-churches-against-noise-pollution-near-schools/

The Federal Government and ASUU unveil a new agreement to end prolonged university disputes, featuring a 40% pay rise and new professorial allowances. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fg-asuu-unveil-agreement-to-end-prolonged-university-disputes/

Watch the Super Falcons’ morale-boosting video message as they rally support for the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial AFCON semi-final match. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-super-falcons-rally-support-for-super-eagles-ahead-afcon-semi-final/

The actor who was seen standing alone outside of a tent at the Beverly Hilton, deep in his thoughts, stated that he left the hall because he felt anxious...

In a bid to end decades of recurring faceoffs in the nations university system the Federal Government on Wednesday formally signed a revised agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The signing ceremony in Abuja capped a renegotiation process that first kicked off in 2017 to overhaul the 2009 FG ASUU agreement originally scheduled [...]

*Lagos state records highest inmates, overcrowding ratio 221% By Elizabeth Adegbesan  The number of unsentenced inmates in Nigeria correctional centers rose by 12.9 percent to 53,790 in  over nine years (2017-Q2’25 ( second quarter of 2025). The National Bureau of Statistics,  NBS, disclosed this in its Nigeria  Correctional Service Statistics Report for the review period.  […] The post Number of unsentenced inmates rises 12% to 53,790 in 9 yrs – NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday, described the death of renowned journalist and Newswatch Magazine co-founder, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, as a “colossal loss” to Nigeria’s media industry.

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has donated 618 hectares of land for the construction of a Nigerian Army training depot in the South-East geo-political zone. The post Gov. Nwifuru donates 618 hectares for South-East army training depot appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and Special Offences has launched a renewed enforcement operation aimed at ridding the state of criminal elements and street urchins popularly known as “Omotaku,” arresting no fewer than 281 suspects within one week. The post Crackdown: Lagos taskforce arrests 281 suspected ‘Omotaku’ in one week appeared first on Vanguard News.

US President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies have produced a sharp slowdown in net migration that looks set to continue in 2026, a new study says. The post Exodus of immigrants a hit for the US economy, study says appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oba Adebanji Alabi praises Governor Oyebanji for key Ekiti development projects, including major road construction and hospital upgrades in Ilawe Ekiti. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-monarch-hails-oyebanji-over-road-health-projects/

Kemi faces a brutal betrayal when Zainab reveals she is pregnant with Sola's child. After three years of deep secrecy, Kemi finally uncovers the truth about her ex.

A man has taken to social media to share a revelation he had about the Nigeria versus Morocco Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match hours before kick-off.

American singer Tamar Braxton discusses being single at 48, attributing it to a lack of ‘nice men’ and her ‘alpha female’ personality. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-im-wife-material-tamar-braxton-opens-up-on-being-single-at-48/

The Federal High Court has adjourned the hearing on the PDP crisis, fixing January 23, 2025, for the motion filed by the Turaki faction against Wike’s. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-court-sets-january-23-for-hearing-of-turaki-factions-motion/

Eket community on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest, urging the management of the EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust to publicly account for its activities and use of funds. The demonstrators,… The post Host Community Funds: Eket Residents Protest, Demand Transparency, Community Inclusion appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A group, the Obedient Movement (OM) Abia State chapter, has called on Governor Alex Otti of Abia State to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) without delay in order to… The post Threat By Ex-Abia Governors: Obedient Movement Requests Otti To Shun APC, But Join ADC appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

At least 50 people have died in road crashes across Bauchi State in the last quarter of 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed. The Sector Commander, Apaji The post Bauchi records 50 road deaths, 468 injuries in three months – FRSC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Abia State chapter of the Obidient Movement, a political support group loyal to former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, has berated former governors of the state over what it described as threats and boasts to truncate the second-term ambition of Governor Alex Otti. The post Abia Obidients warn ex-governors against plot to undermine Otti’s second-term bid appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a recurring pattern, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State’s ambitious project timelines have fallen short, leaving residents disillusioned... The post Project delivery: Stakeholders tackle Gov Eno on unrealistic timelines appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahead of Nigeria's AFCON semi-final match against Morocco on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, a prophet, Sam Emaiku, has predicted the outcome of the match.

At least 50 people died in road crashes across Bauchi State in the last quarter of 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed. The Sector Commander, Apaji Boyi, who spoke with journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday, said a total of 76 crashes were recorded between October and December 2025, leaving 468 people injured, […] Bauchi records 50 road deaths, 468 injuries in three months – FRSC

The Katsina State Government has cleared a gratuity backlog of over N12 billion, easing years of hardship faced by retired local government workers in the State. The State President of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Nasir Wada Maiadua, disclosed this during an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP in his office. He described the […]

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Youth Wing has reaffirmed its confidence in the leadership of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger… The post PANDEF Disclaims Planned Protest, Reaffirms Confidence In NDDC Management appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Tamar Braxton opens up about single life, high standards, and her struggle to find a partner who meets her criteria, expressing her desire for genuine connection.

Bandits have killed an 85-year-old woman, Hajiya Amina Adamu Kabe, in the Borgu local government area of Niger State and abducted scores of villagers. It was learned that the 85-year-old woman was running from their village to escape the attacks of the bandits who were abducting the villagers and scavenging for food items in the village. […]

The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifice, courage and dedication in defending the country’s territorial integrity and protecting citizens. The post Armed Forces restoring peace to terrorised Katsina communities – Gov Radda appeared first on Vanguard News.

By: Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army (NA) has commenced the construction of an additional training depot at Amasiri-Edda in Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at strengthening the national security architecture and expanding training capacity across the country. Director of Army […] The post Army begins construction of new training deport in Ebonyi appeared first on Vanguard News.

No fewer than 30 people have been confirmed dead after a construction crane collapsed on a passenger train travelling from Bangkok to northeast Thailand. Thai authorities said at least 64 passengers sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, about 230 kilometres northeast of Bangkok. […]

About-turn Bank of America is a colossus by any standard. Holding assets worth more than $2.5 trillion and serving over 70 million customers around the world, it is to finance The post Bitcoin’s Bank of America windfall appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s government rallies the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 semi-final against Morocco, urging focus after an inspiring tournament run. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-fg-rallies-super-eagles-ahead-of-semi-final-clash-with-morocco/

Legal dispute over the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted to the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal. The post PDP Crisis: Case shifts to Appeal Court as trial judge fixes Jan. 23 for hearing appeared first on Vanguard News.

Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Barile Nwakoh, and Hon. Emilia Amadi, have backed out of the impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, by the State Assembly. Nwakoh represents Khana Constituency I in the House while Amadi represents Obio/Akpor Constituency 2. Addressing journalists in […]

One person has died in a fatal Ogun road accident involving two trucks at Koro-Otun, near the Osi Roundabout in Ota, officials have confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/motor-boy-dies-in-ogun-road-accident/