The driver in the car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two friends faces trial in Nigeria, but the boxer’s family questions the proceedings. Read More: https://punchng.com/anthony-joshuas-family-questions-trial-over-tragic-car-crash/

Almustapha Saulawa, a former aide to Katsina’s ex-governor, announces his Katsina APC defection to the ADC, citing a need to rescue the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-katsina-govs-aide-dumps-apc-for-adc/

Togo has extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who is accused of plotting several coups against the current military junta. Read More: https://punchng.com/togo-extradites-ex-burkina-leader-after-alleged-coup-plot/

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed the fresh suit filed by a factional National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, after he applied to withdraw the matter. At the resumed hearing, Anyanwu’s lawyer, U. C. Njemanze-Aku, told the court that the suit had been overtaken by events. “We Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-leadership-tussle-court-dismisses-anyanwus-suit/

Atiku Abubakar urges for opposition unity in Nigeria, warning that verbal attacks against Peter Obi only serve the ruling APC and harm the nation’s progres Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-bashing-obi-atiku-tells-opposition-supporters/

Learn how welding sparks led to the Sokoto market fire, destroying 60 shops. NEMA confirms the cause and assesses the damage to support affected traders. Read More: https://punchng.com/welding-sparks-cause-sokoto-market-fire-nema/

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has promised the continued deployment of personnel and operational resources to address security challenges in Plateau State and other parts of the country. Shaibu gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, as part of his operational and familiarisation Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-in-plateau-promises-more-troops-to-tackle-insecurity/

A former PDP aspirant says Peter Obi’s ADC presidential bid may struggle in 2027 if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar does not step aside. Read More: https://punchng.com/obis-adc-presidential-bid-depends-on-atikus-withdrawal-ex-pdp-gov-aspirant/

The US Mission and Nigerian leaders mourn Imam Abdullahi, a fearless advocate for religious tolerance celebrated for saving hundreds of Christians in 2018. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-mission-mourns-imam-abdullahi-hails-legacy-of-religious-tolerance/

Nigeria begins creating a national database of traditional medicine practitioners to standardise and strengthen the sector for enhanced credibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-documentation-of-traditional-medicine-practitioners/

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has described the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on… The post Conferment Of GCON On Chagoury Dark Moment For Nigeria, Send Dangerous Sign – Timi Frank appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

In the aftermath of the United States Christmas Day airstrikes in Northwest Nigeria, the demand for accountability, institutional reform, and locally-rooted solutions to the country’s deepening security crisis has grown… The post CORN West Africa, TADLab, Convene Second Policy Dialogue On U.S. Christmas Military Strikes In Nigeria appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

INEC warns the public to disregard a fake 2027 general election timetable circulating online. The commission states it has not released any official schedu Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-warns-against-false-2027-election-timetable/

Eleven persons died in a road accident that occurred at Okhuahe community, on the Benin-Agbor road, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Cyril Mathew, confirmed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin City. Mathew said seven […] Road accident claims 11 lives in Edo

He noted that research ethics in Nigeria gained renewed focus following the establishment of NHREC in 2005 and its formal empowerment under the National Health Act of 2014, which mandates the committee to provide ethical approvals, issue guidelines and monitor health research nationwide. The post FG pledges sustained support for ethical health research, backs NHREC reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

INEC has clarified reports surrounding the timetable for the 2027 election, which will determine Nigeria’s next president and other elected officials.

The Lagos State Government has announced that rehabilitation works on a 20-kilometre stretch of the Lekki-Epe Road will commence on Sunday and run for an estimated 64 days. Speaking during an inspection tour of the corridor, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said the project covers both directions of the […] Lagos begins 20km Lekki-Epe Road rehabilitation Sunday

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano State Sector Command, has arrested a suspected motorcycle snatcher, Abdullahi Ali, for allegedly impersonating FRSC personnel to commit crime within the state. This is contained in a statement by the Sector’s Public Education Officer, SPEO, Abdullahi Labaran, on Tuesday in Kano. Labaran said that the suspect, a resident […] FRSC arrests fake officer, motorcycle snatcher in Kano

Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph in January 2026 has been overshadowed by controversy after 'The Lions of Teranga' defeated Morocco under unusual circumstances. Speculation is now mounting that the team could still be disqualified and stripped of their title. The post 2026 WC: 17 teams disqualified from major tournaments as Senegal faces possible sanction appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 45 years old lady, Joy Ezeni, with one hundred wraps of weed suspected to be ‘loud’. The suspect was arrested on 19th January 2026, DAILY POST reports. The operatives recovered the illicit drugs from the suspect, who is currently in custody. Delta State Police Public […] Police arrest 45-year-old lady with 100 wraps of Loud in Delta

Dominik Szoboszlai weighs in on Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool, stating the decision lies with the player, the club, and new manager Arne Slot. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-salahs-future-between-slot-liverpool-szoboszlai/

The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed a new Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to take charge of Yolde Pate and Sabon Hanya, two neighbouring communities in Yola South Local Government Area. The command has also reinforced security presence in the communities, which have recently been under siege by criminal elements. “In cognisance of complaints and […] Police deploy new DPO to Adamawa community plagued by crime

Magistrate Court adjourned Adeniyi Kayode’s trial over the fatal crash that killed Anthony Joshua’s trainer and coach, setting hearing for February 25, 2026.

Former Ghana coach, Claude Le Roy, has opened up on what he told Sadio Mane after Senegalese players walked off the pitch against Morocco during the AFCON final on Sunday. Le Roy, a former Senegal coach, was seen engaging in a conversation with Mane moments after the Senegal team departed the pitch, following a controversial […] AFCON: What I told Mane after Senegal players left pitch against Morocco – Claude Le Roy

One of the most defining characteristics of city driving is traffic congestion. Long periods of stop–start movement place continuous strain on several key vehicle systems. The post How urban driving conditions influence car repair needs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has felicitated with world-renowned diplomat and revered national patriot, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on his 93rd birthday, saying he embodies the treasured values of Anambra State. Anyaoku, was the third Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, serving from 24 October 1989, till the year 2000. In a statement on Tuesday, signed […]

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A young lady shares how a girl ordered expensive food at a restaurant while the young man who bought her stayed silent, sparking online attention and advice.

Nigeria's NCC has approved new satellite internet licences, intensifying competition against Starlink and aiming to bridge the digital divide for 23m Nigerians.

The grieving father explained that the SUV was bought from Lycon Autos and that he personally accompanied his son during the purchase. The post ‘My son’s SUV is missing’ – Destiny Boy’s father cries out appeared first on Vanguard News.

The newly inaugurated team will be responsible for conducting comprehensive medical screenings for all prospective pilgrims. The post Jigawa inaugurates medical team for 2026 hajj exercise appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

SSANU warns that failing to conclude renegotiations with non-teaching university unions like NASU and NAAT could trigger fresh unrest on Nigerian campuses. Read More: https://punchng.com/conclude-talks-with-non-teaching-varsity-unions-ssanu-urges-fg/

“The committee made frantic efforts to reach out to the speaker of the House, Amaewhule, but the young man didn’t pick their calls. The committee also tried to reach them through Chief Anabraba, he did not still pick his calls. I don’t know what they really want. The post Rivers Assembly shun PANDEF peace panel over Fubara’s impeachment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Cameroon striker, Samuel Eto’o, has said Senegal’s Sadio Mane should win the African Footballer of the Year award. Mane previously won the award in 2021, after helping the Teranga Lions lift their first Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title. This year the Al Nassr forward played a key role as Senegal won AFCON again, […] AFCON 2025: Eto’o names player to win CAF Footballer of the Year

NYSC had issued fresh travel and safety directives to 2026 Batch A corps members, warned against night travel, and adjusted camp deployments nationwide.