Rabiu Kwankwaso thanks his supporters for their loyalty and patience, calling it the foundation of the Kwankwasiyya movement’s future amidst NNPP tension. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-hails-supporters-loyalty-patience/

The FG has opened applications for 2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarships for MSc & PhD studies in the UK, Germany, France, & Malaysia. Apply online now. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-applications-for-2026-overseas-scholarships/

Bogoro LGA in Bauchi State has screened 3,000 job applicants for the state’s Civil Service recruitment, ensuring a fair and just selection process. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-lg-screens-3000-job-applicants/

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to residents following reports of fuel scooping from a fallen tanker at the Tincan–Liverpool Bridge area of Apapa. The warning came after a diesel tanker overturned on the bridge, inward Mile 2, causing fuel to spill and blocking traffic along the busy corridor. In an urgent situation Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-issues-warning-as-residents-scoop-fuel-from-fallen-tanker/

Chelsea have recalled David Fofana from his loan spell as the club and his camp prepare for a potential permanent transfer in the coming days or weeks. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-recall-david-fofana-ahead-of-permanent-transfer/

Osborne, accompanied by well-wishers and supporters, obtained the N30million form at the party secretariat in Abakaliki on Friday. The post Ebonyi Local Elections: Umahi’s son obtains chairmanship form appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat declares his interest in the Oyo governorship race for 2027, citing a divine calling and the will to serve the people. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-declared-interest-in-oyo-governorship-popular-broadcaster-oriyomi-hamzat/

A diesel tanker overturned on Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, causing a major spill. See footage of residents scooping fuel as officials divert traffic. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-residents-scoop-fuel-as-tanker-falls-in-lagos/

“Aba was always envisioned as the Taiwan of Nigeria because of the ingenuity of its people,” the former administration said. The post Ex-military administrator visits Abia to verify reports of progress under Otti administration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ambassador-designate Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed as false a report by The New York Times suggesting that United States airstrikes on parts of Sokoto State were based on intelligence provided by a civilian source rather than official Nigerian channels. Posting on X, Fani-Kayode argued that it was implausible for the US government to rely on information […] US bombing of Sokoto not based on Onitsha screwdriver seller intel – Fani-Kayode hits

A little scene of drama broke out when Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper, Yehvann Diouf, was attacked by Morocco’s ball boys during the AFCON final tie on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that there was a tense atmosphere in the stadium during the final as attempts were repeatedly made to unsettle Senegal’s first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. However, Diouf […] AFCON: Drama as Morocco’s ball boys attack Senegal’s Diouf during final clash [VIDEO]

  Nigeria’s real estate sector is an opportunity-rich segment of the country’s economy, despite challenges such as inflation, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory bottlenecks. Demand for housing, commercial spaces, and land continues to grow, thanks to rapid urbanisation and population growth. This environment presents multiple real estate opportunities that can be unlocked through technology, innovation, and […] This article 5 Real Estate Opportunities Nigerian PropTech Entrepreneurs Can Take Advantage of appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

JAN 19 – Trade tensions and a reversal in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. Its comments came in its latest world economic outlook, where it described the global economy as “steady”, with growth expected to remain “resilient” this year. […]

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has struck out Meta and X as defendants in the amended Cyberbullying charges brought against Omoyele Sowore for calling President Bola Tinubu a ‘criminal’, The Judge on Monday struck out names of the two foreign defendants when Sowore was re-arraigned on Monday and following the […] DSS re-arraigns Sowore on amended cyberstalking charges, as court strikes out Meta, X as defendants

“We have appealed for scholarship opportunities for the children, and will continue to do, so that something can be done" The post Mr Ibu: Ex-manager appeals for scholarships for late actor’s children appeared first on Vanguard News.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a cryptic message seemingly aimed at Morocco following fresh criticism of the host nation’s conduct at the just-concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The post ‘Use my towels to wipe your tears’ – Nwabali sends cryptic message to Morocco appeared first on Vanguard News.

CAF condemns the unacceptable conduct during the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal and vows a full investigation into the incidents. Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-slams-unacceptable-conduct-in-afcon-2025-final-vows-probe/

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has explained that there are long queues at Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling stations because of the cheaper fuel price at N739 per liter. The spokesperson of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, disclosed this in an interview with Nairametrics on Monday. He noted that Nigerians like cheaper fuel prices. According to […] Why there’s queue at Dangote-backed MRS filling station – IPMAN

The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Jude Asogwa, has been accused of ordering council workers to compulsorily register with the All Progressives Congress, APC. The allegation was made on Monday by social media influencer Chijinkem Ugwuanyi in a Facebook post, in which he described the development as a violation of workers’ […] The post Enugu LG Chair Allegedly Forces Council Workers To Register With APC appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Ndahi Marama In its sustained efforts regarding the ongoing dry season operations, especially in the Timbuktu Triangle, Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), cleared several camps of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. Sources revealed that “scores of the terrorists were neutralised, while others fled with gunshot wounds”. The same Troops […] The post Troops clear terrorists’ camps in Timbuktu Triangle, thwarts Boko Haram attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS   Super Eagles  players were paid $15,000 for their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports. They were meant to receive the bonus for the semi-final against Atlas Lions of Morocco. Éric Chelle’s side lost 4-2 on penalities to the hosts. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, however [...]

JAN 19 – Gold and silver prices have hit record highs following the threat by US President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland. The price of gold touched $4,689.39 (£3,499) an ounce on Monday, while silver rose to a peak of $94.08 an ounce. […]

Spain’s worst rail crash in over a decade left 39 dead and dozens injured after two trains collided in Adamuz, sparking rescue efforts and national mourning.

TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA Activities at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) were paralysed on Monday as aggrieved workers shut the gates of the… The post FCT Grounded As FCTA Workers Lock Secretariats, Begin Indefinite Strike appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has officially launched the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a major milestone in the government’s push to deepen Kenya’s capital markets and expand public ownership of strategic national assets. Speaking during the opening ceremony at […]

By Olori Janet Afolabi When Dan Agbese Co-founder of Newswatch passed on in November last year, Yakubu Mohammed also Newswatch Co Founder was still alive. As preparations are being made for Agbese’s burial in February, we had no idea that Mohammed will be buried before Agbese. Yesterday, Dotun Oladipo, ex Newswatch and Publisher of Eagle [...]

The founder of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has explained why he declared his interest to run for governor in Oyo State. Hamzat disclosed that his decision to run for the governorship position of the state was based on divine direction. The popular on-air personality had declared interest in runing for the Oyo State governorship […] Why I declared to contest Oyo guber – Oriyomi Hamzat

Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui, has claimed Brahim Diaz missed a late penalty against Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, because he was “disturbed”. Diaz had the chance to seal victory for the hosts with the last kick of the match. But following a 17-minute delay due to protests, the […] AFCON 2025: Why Brahim Diaz missed penalty against Senegal – Morocco coach, Regragui

Human rights lawyer and activist, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, has slammed the federal government over what he termed continued appeasement of bandits, saying it amounts to indirect financing of terrorism. The post Adeyanju to FG: Appeasing bandits amounts to financing terrorism indirectly appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Imo State Government has issued a 14-day ultimatum for the removal of illegal structures built under a 333KVA national grid power line in Owerri North. Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-orders-removal-of-illegal-structures-under-power-line-in-owerri-north/

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into the brutal killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in the Chiranci community of Kano State. In a statement on Monday, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the attack as barbaric and extended the President’s condolences to the grieving […] The post Tinubu Orders Probe Into Killing of Mother, Six Children appeared first on OsunDefender.

Egba Economic Summit Group is worried over the danger that the delay in completing Abeokuta Ajebo road poses to economic development and security. In a letter dated 16th January 2026 signed by the President of the Summit. Dr.Gbenga Adeoye, 8 issues that calls for worries was raised. The summit also copied the Alake and Paramount […] Egba Economic Summit begs Works Minister to complete Idi Aba-Abeokuta-Obafemi-Ajebobo Alapako Expressway 

A potential disaster was averted in the early hours of Monday after emergency responders swiftly moved in to contain a diesel spill from an overturned oil tanker on the Liverpool Bridge, outward Apapa, Tin Can Island area of Lagos. The post Disaster averted as overturned tanker spills diesel on Liverpool Bridge, Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) sent a message to Sadio Mane after celebrating AFCON 2025 triumph with his 20-year-old wife and daughter.

“You must not disgrace yourselves; serve with diligence, avoid extortion, and never torture the people The post Enugu reconstitutes security outfit to strengthen local security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Staff of the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) marked the end of 2025 by extending support to various institutions through a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.