Nigeria's major brewers generated N1.54 trillion in 2025, with Nigerian Breweries leading, showcasing sector resilience amid rising costs and economic pressures.

European police bust a major synthetic drug ring in the largest-ever operation of its kind, dismantling 24 labs and arresting 85 across six countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/european-police-smash-drug-network-across-six-countries-arrest-85/

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the newly established “Board of Peace,” a body aimed at resolving conflicts worldwide. Netanyahu’s office confirmed the decision on Wednesday. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s office announced: “Prime Minister Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump’s invitation and […]

LAGOS – The Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has issued a powerful petition to Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, calling for immediate systemic… The post Clinical Pharmacists Demand Urgent Reform To Prevent Medication-Related Harm In Nigeria appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Central Bank of Nigeria is expected to return to the market today with a N1.15 trillion Treasury Bills auction, which will be the second time it has sold NTBs in January 2026. This is because there is too much money in the market, and investors are expecting interest rates to change, which is making […]

US President Trump confronts European leaders at Davos over his bid for a Greenland takeover, creating a massive transatlantic rift. Will they back down? Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-heads-for-davos-over-greenland-takeover/

The Progressive Youth Council, PYC have appealed to Nigerians especially residents of Kogi State to support operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing war against terrorists. Noting that security is a collective responsibility, the Civil Society Organisation urged Nigerians to support the security agencies with necessary information to help operatives put an end […] CSO rallies support for police against terrorists in Kogi

This year’s tech landscape is defined by “command centre” peripherals and immersive wearables. Corsair Galleon 100 SD Keyboard: A high-performance mechanical keyboard that replaces the numpad with a built-in Stream Deck. It features 12 LCD keys, dual rotary dials, and an 8,000Hz hyper-polling rate for elite responsiveness. XREAL x ASUS ROG “R1” Gaming Smart Glasses: […]

Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has broken his silence amid the ongoing social media feud between his fanbase and Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, son of the late music legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The clash, which has dominated conversations across social media platforms for days, began after Seun, 43, accused Wizkid’s fans, known […]

“Wizkid said he’s the new Fela; has he been to prison before? I’ve been to prison multiple times. I’m bigger than Wizkid,” Portable bragged in the video.

Another witness said the boat was carrying more than 45 passengers, alongside vehicles and goods, far beyond its safe capacity. The post Six Benue students feared dead as boat capsizes at notorious Buruku crossing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Saidat Adeshina, mother of late Destiny Boy, denies cursing her son in an emotional video, amid backlash and speculation following his sudden death

Several Asian countries have eased travel requirements for Nigerian passport holders by introducing electronic visa (e-visa) systems. These platforms allow travellers to submit applications online, reducing the need for embassy The post Seven Asian countries offering Nigerians e-visa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated party leaders and members nationwide following the dismissal of the suit… The post PDP Crisis: Ajadi Applauds Court Ruling, Says Party Has Regained Stability appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Growing political tensions linked to United States President Donald Trump are beginning to cloud preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fresh calls in Europe for a possible boycott of the tournament co hosted by the US Canada and Mexico. The pushback has gathered pace following Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on the […]

A man abroad has caused a commotion on social media after showing how much a United States telecommunication company paid him as a way of saying sorry.

Countdown to the 2027 general elections, former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo sneaked into Minna, and met with his counterpart, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). Photographs of Monday’s visit to the… The post 2027 Countdown: Obasanjo Holds Closed-Door Meeting With IBB In Minna appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

…..Cites Lack of Representation and inclusivity A Delta-born Ijaw leader, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has implored the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, to consider and appoint an Ijaw… The post Ijaw Community Demands Inclusion, Seeks Ijaw VC For Dennis Osadebay University appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

…. Says Benue Will No Longer Accept Conflicts As Its Destiny MAKURDI: Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has warned that the state would no longer accept conflict as… The post Alia Launches Peace-building Project To Ameliorate Issues Of Insecurity In Benue appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Elon Musk suggests buying Ryanair on X after a public feud with CEO Michael O’Leary, which began over the airline’s refusal to install Starlink Wi-Fi. Read More: https://punchng.com/elon-musk-hints-at-buying-ryanair-after-spat-with-ceo/

Hull City defender, Semi Ajayi is set to be sidelined for the next two months with a hamstring injury, DAILY POST reports. Ajayi sustained the injury in added time of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-placed encounter against Egypt last Saturday. The centre-back was replaced by Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem. Scan results have since […] Championship: Hull City suffer Ajayi injury blow 

An Ebonyi businessman reveals plans for massive job creation, targeting over 1000 youths through new ventures in oil & gas, agribusiness, and hospitality. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebonyi-businessman-targets-1000-jobs-for-youths-others/

Anthony Ufoh The Kabo Local Government Area of Kano  State on  Monday 19  January 2026 had a terrible fire disaster as the Animal Health School was gutted. As the fire… The post 34 Classrooms  Destroyed By Fire At Kano Animal Health School appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade to work together to address insecurity in the South West and advance its development agenda. Igboho made the call against the backdrop of the dispute over the […] Focus on tackling insecurity, not chairmanship tussle – Igboho to Alaafin, Olubadan

Motunrayo did not hold back while expressing her rage, she spoke about Wizkid's late mom, adding that Wizkid is only bigger than his parents...

Members of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) have warned that the continued refusal to pay contractors for executed Federal Government projects poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s… The post ₦4trn Unpaid Bills: Contractors Warn Of Economic Collapse, Storm Finance Ministry appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Prof. Chidi Odinkalu challenges the police’s initial denial of the Kaduna church abductions, citing video evidence and stating that ‘facts are stubborn’. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-facts-are-stubborn-odinkalu-questions-police-denial-of-kaduna-church-abductions/

Suspected terrorists on Monday attacked a joint security team escorting villagers who had recently regained their freedom in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the attack occurred at about 7:30 p.m. along the […] Suspected terrorists attack security team escorting freed villagers in Zamfara

My thinking, however, is that this stand-off can be resolved if both parties decide to do so. Nobody needs to die because of political power. Rivers people must not be left to suffer because of personal ambitions… A war becomes an option whenever disagreements defy the round table, and in almost all cases, every war […] The post Rivers: It’s time for the roundtable, By Sam Akpe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A family member of Opral “Iya Oge of Lagos” Benson confirmed her whereabouts to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview. The post Iya Oge of Lagos not missing, currently on holiday — Family member, AREF confirm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Department of State Services, DSS, has cancelled the ‘Meet-and-Greet’ meeting earlier scheduled with the Awujale nominees this morning (Wednesday), at the palace. Consequently, the Service has directed all the nominees for Awujale stool to report to its office in Ijebu-Ode, by 11.00 am. The invitation to the DSS office is contained in a letter [...]

Trump's bid to seize the Arctic island has opened up the deepest rift between Washington and Europe in decades, with the US leader threatening tariffs on several countries over their opposition to his designs on the Danish territory. The post Davos: US ‘Behaving Very Strangely’ For An Ally — ECB Chief appeared first on Channels Television.

The University of Cross River State, UniCross, has denied allegations of tampering with the original results of graduating students, attributing reported discrepancies to the ongoing transfer of examination data from an old system to a new one. Management addressed the concerns at the NUJ Press Centre in Calabar, where they responded to questions from staff, […] UniCross refutes tampering with students’ results, attributes discrepancies to data transfer

Nigeria’s internet market is set for another shake-up as the Nigerian Communications Commission grants operating licences to six new Internet Service Providers starting January 1, 2026, adding fresh momentum to an already competitive broadband space dominated by mobile networks and satellite players.   The updated NCC licensing register shows the number of authorised ISPs has […]

Earlier in January, MTN Foundation kicked off the year with its ICT Skills and Training programme, upskilling over 2,000 young Nigerians. The seventh phase of the project is focused on… The post How MTN Foundation Is Driving Digital Growth For Nigerian SMEs appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

In a decisive move to verify the status of political appointees within the state public service, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori has established a verification… The post Delta To Screen Political Appointees, Exercise Begins January 28 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.