FCT Minister Nyesom Wike distributes 12 new ambulances to hospitals, strengthening emergency response and improving FCT healthcare for residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-distributes-12-ambulances-to-fct-hospitals/

Get the afternoon recap of top Nigerian stories. Read about the Lagos police response to protesters, Tinubu’s stumble controversy, and the Kano emirship tu Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-police-deny-shooting-lagos-protesters-tinubu-stumble-controversy-kano-emirship-tussle-other-top-stories/

The Nigerian government distributes free seeds and fertiliser to C’River farmers to enhance food security, promote economic growth, and reduce poverty. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-distributes-free-seeds-fertiliser-to-criver-farmers/

Rapper Nicki Minaj praises Donald Trump and reveals she received a Trump Gold Card, stating her US citizenship papers are now being finalized. Read More: https://punchng.com/nicki-minaj-flaunts-trump-gold-card-says-us-citizenship-papers-ready/

The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday brought two activists, Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as Soweto, and Dele Frank, before the Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos, over their alleged involvement in a protest against what organisers described as illegal demolitions, forced evictions and land grabbing. The defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge […] Protest: Police arraign Soweto, Dele Frank over State Assembly demonstration in Lagos

Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi debunks reports of a secret political meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso, clarifying their relationship is personal. Read More: https://punchng.com/fayemi-debunks-claim-of-closed-door-meeting-with-kwankwaso/

The Nigerian government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has extended the loan application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session from 31 January 2026 to 27 February 2026. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by the agency’s spokesperson, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. The extension is aimed at […] Nigerian govt extends student’s loan application deadline

Businesses and schools were open in the city of about 1.5 million, and people were moving about freely, apart from a cordoned-off zone near the airport, which was heavily patrolled by defence and security forces, the Reuters witness said. The post Gunfire, blasts rock Niger airport overnight, calm restored appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria plans to end the importation of defence equipment within 2-5 years, boosting Nigerian defence manufacturing through local innovation and partnershi Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-end-importation-of-defence-equipment/

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother after a brief illness, DAILY POST reports. Mrs Sarah Chukwueze died in the early hours of Thursday. The announcement of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze’s passing was made by Samuel’s sister, Princess Chukwueze, and his brother, David, on their respective social media platforms. DAILY POST recalls Super Eagles […] Super Eagles winger Chukwueze loses mother after brief illness 

Liverpool fans are in for a treat as Jurgen Klopp is set to return to Anfield, 18 months after leaving the dugout, to assist Sir Kenny Dalglish in a Liverpool Legends game.

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s flagship Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Regularisation Programme is facing growing criticism from Epworth residents amid concerns that progress on the ground has been slow more than two years after its launch. The post Mnangagwa under fire from Epworth residents over slow title deeds rollout appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Liverpool have confirmed that Jurgen Klopp will return to Anfield to assist Sir Kenny Dalglish in a Liverpool Legends game this year. The post Just in: Jurgen Klopp returns to Liverpool appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ebuka Ukoh The cynicism had come too quickly. A couple of years ago, after Hilda Baci, Nigeria’s celebrity chef, set another Guinness World Record—this time for the largest pot of Jollof rice—social media lit up with mockery. Some dismissed her effort as frivolous. Others nitpicked about her methods. A few even sneered, “Why celebrate [...]

Senator Pam Dachungyang, representing Plateau State, defects to the APC, citing irreconcilable differences and internal crises within the ADP. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-senator-dachungyang-defects-to-apc/

In a recent post on her Instagram page, Njoku argued that what people often call a woman’s independence is less a personal choice and more a response to the absence of dependable support.

Traders Fair 2026 returns to Lagos with top industry figures, showcasing market trends, AI trading, and practical strategies for investors and traders.

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an application by former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for lesser hajj to observe the last 10 days of Ramadan in the Holy Land. The post Court grants Yahaya Bello’s permission to travel for pilgrimage to Mecca appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dangote Refinery's petrol price hike to N799 per litre sparks nationwide adjustments, as depot owners react to rising crude oil costs amid market volatility.

The Federal Government on Thursday declared that partnership between the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and local firms involved in production of military hardware, equipment and vehicles, to boost counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations would be sustained. The post FG unveils armoured vehicle for combat operations, assures sustained partnership with local military hardware manufacturers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos – The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has declared that the agency has resumed enforcement of the ban…

Abuja-based lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, says state governors do not have powers to pardon terrorists. In a statement on Thursday, Adeyanju condemned the practice of some state governors granting amnesty to terrorists as part of non-kinetic strategies to address the country’s worsening security challenges. He insisted that such actions are unconstitutional and legally invalid. This is […] State Govs have no powers to pardon terrorists — Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju

Dachungyang described the APC as a more stable, progressive platform through which he can continue to serve his constituency and the nation with renewed focus and dedication.

HARARE - Invictus Energy has terminated negotiations with Qatari-linked investor Al Mansour Holdings (AMH), accusing the group of seeking terms and conditions that were unacceptable and inconsistent with regulatory requirements, despite indicating a willingness to provide up to US$500 million in future funding. The post Invictus scraps US$500m investment plan, accusing Qatari partner of overreach appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi has agreed to join Portuguese giants FC Porto on loan for the remainder of the season, DAILY POST reports. Porto have the option to make the move permanent for €8m at end of the season. The 26-year-old is already in Portugal to undergo his medical. Moffi was physically attacked by […] Transfer: Terem Moffi agrees loan move to FC Porto 

The Warri Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (WACCIMA) has called on stakeholders in the South-South region to stop compromising on issues affecting the full operation of Delta ports The post WACCIMA urges south-south stakeholders to push full operation of Delta Ports appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, has dispelled rumours that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has lost control of his administration following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. He said in a release on Thursday that, “My attention has been drawn to a publication that attempted to distort the realities surrounding recent political […] Kano Information Commissioner dismisses claims Gov Yusuf has lost grip of government

Kano’s Information Commissioner calls for Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo to resign, citing a loss of trust after Governor Abba Yusuf defected to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-kano-deputy-governor-should-resign-commissioner/

Ibadan and at least four other territories in Southwest Nigeria may soon be created. Legit.ng highlights the complete list of the potential states.

Activists Hassan Taiwo (Soweto) and Dele Frank arraigned by Lagos police for their roles in anti-demolition protests, facing five counts. They pleaded not Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arraign-soweto-dele-frank-over-lagos-anti-demolition-protests/

Fayemi, however, in a recent statement dismissed the claims, stating that the duo only met once in the past year...

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the death of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, following a brief illness. While the AC Milan winger did not make a public announcement, The post JUST IN: Super Eagles forward Chukwueze loses mother appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Abia State government has warned criminal elements not to test its resolve, stating that the protection of lives and property of its citizens remains its top priority. The warning was given on Wednesday after the January 2026 edition of the Abia State monthly security council meeting, presided by Governor Alex Otti. Disclosing the outcome […] Don’t test our will – Abia Govt Otti warns criminals 

Nigeria football is in mourning again following the death of Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, mother of Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze, in the early hours of Thursday, January 29, 2026.

By Andrew Abah Team Nigeria cyclists will train in Manchester for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is one of the fallouts from a meeting between the National Sports Commission, Cycling Federation of Nigeria and British Cycling Association on Tuesday. The British Cycling Association delegation led by Commercial Strategy Manager Izza Ourzik was on a [...]

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and 30 tricycles to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, to address transportation challenges The post First Lady donates 50 CNG buses, 30 tricycles to ease transport at OAU appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.