Anambra Police rescued a South African-based man after an Anambra kidnapping incident. The man was abducted from his hometown and held for a ₦40m ransom. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-south-african-based-man-kidnapped-in-anambra/

Ogun State acquires a new 1.3 million-bird poultry plant to boost food security, reduce poultry importation, and create jobs for youths in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-acquires-1-3-million-bird-poultry-plant-targets-food-security/

Nigeria’s SEC has announced new minimum capital requirements for all market operators, including brokers, fintech, and digital asset firms. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/sec-hikes-minimum-capital-for-market-operators-in-major-reform/

The AFCON 2025 in Morocco has become the highest-scoring edition ever, with a new record of 120 goals set before the final matches. Learn more! Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-sets-120-goal-record-before-final-third-place-matches/

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State leads a solemn fallen soldiers tribute, honoring their sacrifice and pledging welfare support for their families. Read More: https://punchng.com/2037742-2/

Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have reversed their decision, now backing the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-four-rivers-lawmakers-make-u-turn-back-fubaras-impeachment/

Rivers State lawmakers confirm the impeachment process against Gov. Siminalayi Fubara will proceed, calling it the only solution to the state’s political c Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-impeachment-of-fubara-deputyll-continue-rivers-lawmakers/

Nigeria’s NEC constitutes a committee for Tinubu legacy projects, including major highways, and sets a high-growth agenda to boost non-oil revenue. Read More: https://punchng.com/nec-constitutes-tinubus-legacy-projects-cttee-sets-high-growth-agenda/

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has warned that she will not support any national budget that fails to allocate funds for sanitary towels, insisting that girls’ dignity, education and health must be treated as core priorities in Kenya’s development agenda. Speaking during the flag-off of a sanitary towel distribution at […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The government has announced plans to establish strategic animal feed reserves to shield pastoralist communities from the devastating economic effects of drought, which in the past has wiped out livestock worth billions of shillings. Speaking at the launch of the Emkitha Dairy Cooperative Union in Embu County, Cabinet Secretary for […]

See the full group stage draw for the WAFCON 2026 in Morocco. Defending champions Nigeria are in Group C with Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. Read More: https://punchng.com/wafcon-2026-defending-champions-nigeria-to-face-zambia-egypt-malawi/

Famous Afrobeat singer, Davido, has revealed why he carried out DNA test on his alleged teenage daughter, Aanu Adeleke. DAILY POST reports that Aanu Adeleke had in an open letter on social media demanded a DNA test from Davido to confirm her paternity. In response to Aanu who claimed she’s being bullied in school for […] Davido reveals why he carried out DNA test on alleged teen daughter, Aanu Adeleke

When Funke is given the last rites in the hospital, her training saves her life. This emotional drama follows her fight against illness, doubt, and medical limits.

Learn Oduduwa University's school fees for new and returning students, including tuition, acceptance, band other semester charges for all courses.

Salah is set to play in Egypt's third-place play-off match against Nigeria in Morocco on Saturday. The post Slot ‘happy’ to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCON appeared first on Vanguard News.

The governor vowed that no retired worker would leave service with unfulfilled entitlements while NLC, TUC and NUP praised his commitment to workers' welfare The post Governor Radda disburses N21bn for workers’ life, death benefits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its position that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) incurred losses of approximately US$214 million under the government’s gold purchase programme.

President Bola Tinubu pays tribute to Chief Bisi Akande on his 87th birthday, celebrating him as a mentor, ally, and pillar of Nigerian democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/mentor-ally-pillar-of-democracy-tinubu-hails-bisi-akande-at-87/

Raji Adebayo The Chief Executive Officer of Daka Foundation and a philanthropist, Dr. Kazeem Adesina Abidikugu popularly known as KSO has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja,… The post Daka Foundation CEO, Abidikugu, Congratulates Olubadan On Inauguration As Chairman Oyo State Traditional Council appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said that the most important thing for any coach to succeed at the club is focusing on helping the players. Zidane noted that having a good connection with the players is really important, and if that connection is not there, no coach can last very long. On Hamidou […] LaLiga: ‘You can’t win a fight with Real Madrid players’ – Zidane reveals why Alonso was sacked

The Confederation of African Football launches eAFCON, its official eSports tournament, in a new partnership with Konami to engage younger fans globally. Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-unveils-eafcon-expands-into-esports/

Oscar Okhifo The Federal Ministry of Works is facing mounting criticism following the inclusion of over ₦500 million for the training of make-up artists and hairdressers, as well as the… The post Works Ministry Under Fire For ₦500m Make-Up, Hairdressing Vote In 2026 Budget appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Gospel singer Alayo Melody debunks fake burial flyer for Evangelist Bunmi Akinnanu (Omije Ojumi), urges fans to await official funeral updates online.

Nigerian singer Harrison Okiri, aka Harrysong, has revealed that his rift with his former record label boss Kcee affected his career, especially his creativity. DAILY POST recalls that Harrysong and Kcee/5ive Star Music fell out in 2017 after the Delta-born singer accused the record label of withholding royalty, unfair treatment, and creative restrictions. Harrysong also […] Feud with Kcee affected my career – Harrysong

Tension rippled through Odo-Kekere in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Thursday evening when a section of a public school building suddenly caved in. The partial collapse, which occurred shortly after school hours, has been widely described by residents as a narrow escape from disaster. Witnesses said a portion of the structure gave way [...]

Tension rippled through Odo-Kekere in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Thursday evening when a section of a public school building suddenly caved in. The partial collapse, which occurred shortly after school hours, has been widely described by residents as a narrow escape from disaster. Witnesses said a portion of the structure gave way [...]

Raji Adebayo A leading People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) Governorship Aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1 on… The post Ajadi Congratulates Olubadan On Inauguration As Chairman Oyo Traditional Council, Seeks Constitutional Roles For Traditional Rulers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar’s son endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for 2027 reelection, revived memories of when Obasanjo’s son backed Buhari against his father.

Just when we were thrilled about the movie ‘Behind The Scenes’ grossed  N1 billion late December within 19 days of its release, this feat has galloped to N2,103,039,706bn (two billion Naira) and has the record of highest grossing of all time for Nollywood title of all time in the UK, Ireland. The movie by the […]

It was a lamentation day as popular and influential Imam, Abubakar Abdullahi, Imam of the Nghar village in Barkin Ladi, who prevented Christians from attacks died.

CAF reports that AFCON 2025 revenues have surged by over 90%, marking the most successful commercial venture in African football history. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-records-highest-revenues-in-history-caf/

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the trial court, which dismissed the no-case submission filed by the Lamidos and held that the defendants had a case to answer.   The post Alleged ₦1.35bn Fraud: Supreme Court Orders Continuation Of Ex-Gov Lamido’s, Sons’ Trial appeared first on Channels Television.

The 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has been admitted to the Northwest University, Kano, to study law. According to an official letter from the institution dated January 12, 2026, and signed by the Head of the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records (DEAR), Jafaru Muhammad, the university approved the Emir’s application for special […]

Wilson Macaulay The Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have agreed to collaborate on a statewide sensitization campaign to encourage residents to participate… The post Delta Orientation Bureau, NIMC Partner to Sensitise Deltans on NIN Registration appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Lagos State announced e-registration for the 2026 Universal Basic Education test, confirming free public school entry and N5,000 fee for private pupils.

The EU has removed Nigeria and five other African countries from its high-risk list, following successful AML/CFT reforms and delisting from the FATF grey list.