The US FTC is appealing a court ruling that dismissed its Meta antitrust suit, arguing the tech giant illegally monopolized social media. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-regulator-challenges-metas-court-victory-in-antitrust-suit/

Lagos State approves the recruitment of 150 new firefighters to enhance the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and boost public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-recruits-150-firefighters-to-boost-emergency-response/

Delta Governor Oborevwori presents a N200 billion supplementary budget to the state assembly to fund pensions, health insurance, and community projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-gov-presents-n200bn-supplementary-budget-to-assembly/

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 21 – The government will process a title deed for Nairobi’s Gikomba Market in 90 days, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the market is on public land and the provision of a title deed in the name of Nairobi County will set the ownership status once and for all. […]

The chairman and chief executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has concluded his second pre-Hajj visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The visit, which took place from January 4 to January 19, 2026, was […]

Prince Olaolu, the son of Oba Simeon Olanipekun, Oniwo of Afin community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, who was abducted by gunmen on December 31, 2025, has been released by his captors. However, the monarch and others were still being held captive by the bandits, who have insisted on ransom payment running […]

A former Senator, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has dismissed claims of a political alliance aimed at unseating Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election, insisting that such a move would fail. Sani, a civil rights activist, said any collaboration involving former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, a PDP […]

The Federal Government pledges collaboration with Niger State to harness its rich tourism potential, focusing on cultural assets like the Nupe culture. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-partner-niger-on-tourism-development/

Nigeria’s NBTI partners with Canada’s University of Toronto for the 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge to boost research, AI, and health innovation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nbti-partners-canadian-varsity-for-2026-nextgen-innovation-challenge/

  Hon. Kolade Felix Ojo, the Political Head of Asabari Local Council Development Area and Secretary of Saki West Local Government Area, has been relieved of his duties. It was gathered that his removal followed his alleged attendance at the governorship ambition declaration of Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, who is contesting under the platform of the […] The post Oyo Council Boss Sacked For Attending Oriyomi Hamzat’s Governorship Declaration appeared first on OsunDefender.

The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe faces a verdict Wednesday, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world. The post Japan ex-PM Abe’s alleged killer faces verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ex-presidential aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed warns that the APC 2027 elections bid is at risk due to poor performance, not just political defections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-defections-alone-wont-secure-victory-baba-ahmed-warns-apc/

The former protocol officer, in an interview with newsmen at the ADC secretariat in Katsina, said that the move was driven by principle and the need to rescue the state. The post Masari’s ex-aide dumps APC for ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Oyo State House of Assembly was thrown into tension on Tuesday following a heated exchange between the Majority Leader, Hon. Onaolapo Sanjo Adedoyin, and a fellow lawmaker, Hon. Ibrahim Shittu, representing Saki West State Constituency, over alleged defamation of character. The controversy erupted during the first plenary sitting of the House in 2026, held […] The post Defamation Allegation Sparks Tension At Oyo Assembly’s First Sitting in 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

BENIN – Bishop Gideon Osagie Osazee, Founder of Rollo Life of Christ Brethren Ministry, situated in Benin City, Edo State, has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two biological sisters.… The post Police Detain Bishop Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Two Biological Sisters, Others appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday ordered the closure of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, following a breach of law and order over the temporary relocation of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, from the Yikpata orientation camp to the Polytechnic campus due to security concerns. According to a statement by the Acting Registrar of the institution, […] Gov Abdulrazaq orders closure of Kwara Polytechnic

Doctors under the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), have praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of 13 months hazard allowance arrears and one month wage award. The doctors made this known in a letter of appreciation dated January 15, 2026, where they commended the […] FCT doctors praise Wike over payment of 13 months hazard allowance

A major fire has destroyed 34 classrooms at an Animal Health School in Kano. The Kano school fire was brought under control by the state fire service. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-razes-34-classrooms-at-kano-school/

A young man grabbed attention online as he shared a video showing the unusual thing he noticed during the AFCON final match between Morocco and Senegal.

An ex-adviser to President Bola Tinubu has mentioned locations in Nigeria where the 2027 elections are allegedly being rigged, raising concerns ahead of the polls.

In recent days, Nigerians have been inundated with reports suggesting that the Federal Government has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on banking services such as electronic transfers, fees and commissions. Understandably, this has triggered anxiety among citizens already grappling with economic pressures. However, the truth is far less dramatic than the headlines suggest. Contrary to […] Arabinrin Aderonke: VAT on banking services – Setting the record straight

An Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan on Tuesday summoned the medical doctor in Agodi Custodian centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service to appear before it tomorrow (Wednesday) over The post Court summons Agodi Correctional doctor over Auxillary’s health status appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt stun Man City with a historic 3-1 Champions League victory, causing one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-norways-bodo-glimt-stun-manchester-city-3-1/

The federal government and the Niger State Government are to develop the state’s tourism and cultural assets, with a focus on repositioning festivals such as Hawan Bariki to drive economic growth, job creation and national cultural visibility. The post FG to partner Niger on tourism development appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday declined an objection by the defence and ordered the continuation of the trial in the… The post Saleh Mamman Trial: Judge Declines Defence Objection, Orders Trial To Proceed appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Delta State Police link a surge in murder cases to widespread drug abuse among youths. CP Aina Adesola orders massive raids to dismantle drug cartels. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-cp-links-rising-murder-cases-to-drug-abuse/

ABUJA – The Federal Government has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Niger State Government to develop the state’s tourism and cultural assets as part of efforts to drive economic… The post FG, Niger State To Collaborate On Tourism, Cultural Development appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Seun Kuti fired back at Wizkid after the singer called him a "fool at 40" and boasted about being bigger than his father in an escalating social media clash

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the immediate erection of a perimeter fencing at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) to enhance security. The post Mbah approves perimeter fencing of ESUT campus to boost security appeared first on Vanguard News.

Eyewitnesses said the victims were working at different parts of the building site when it suddenly caved in. The post Seven escape death in Ondo building collapse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State has ignited widespread controversy after announcing that the nomination form for local government chairmanship positions will cost aspirants a staggering N30 million. The decision, revealed by the state party chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, has sparked outrage among political observers, civil society groups and ordinary citizens, who […] Uproar as Ebonyi APC pegs LG chairmanship form for N30m

ABUJA – Nigeria’s growing imprint on global sports governance received a major boost following the historic election of Olumide Oyedeji as Secretary General of the World Olympians Association (WOA), a… The post Igoche Hails Oyedeji’s Landmark Election Into World Olympians Body appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that the 2027 presidential ticket is open to former president Goodluck Jonathan and every member of the party from the southern… The post 2027: PDP Ticket Is Open To Jonathan, Others Southern Members – Turaki appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

US tech boss Elon Musk has polled followers on his social network X about buying Ryanair, stoking a clash with the airline's boss Michael O'Leary over using the Starlink system onboard to use the internet. The post Elon Musk hints at buying Ryanair amid Starlink spat appeared first on Vanguard News.

The former Minister of Education, Professor Rukayya Ahmed Rufa’i, has said that Northern Nigeria is experiencing regression in education due to weak community participation, poor funding, and a shortage of qualified teachers across the region. She disclosed this while presenting a paper titled “Delivering Equitable Access to Quality Basic Education in Northern Nigeria: A Time […] Reasons behind Northern Nigeria’s education decline — Ex-Education Minister Rufa’i

Factional PDP leaders meet with former VP Namadi Sambo, who reaffirms his support. The party declares its readiness to reclaim power nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/factional-pdp-leaders-meet-ex-vp-sambo-in-abuja/