25 Air Peace passengers bound for Jamaica were stranded in Barbados. The airline defends its actions, citing visa issues and operational delays. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-air-peace-passengers-stranded-in-barbados-airline-defends-self/

The internal crisis rocking the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) escalated on Monday after the Senator representing Kano Central, Rufai Sani Hanga, described the reported plan by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a deep betrayal. Speaking in Hausa, Hanga who is the only NNPP Senator from Kano, […] Defecting to APC won’t sit well with Kano people – Sen Hanga tells Gov Yusuf

Air Peace Limited has again refuted reports alleging that it sold tickets to Jamaica and abandoned passengers in Barbados, insisting that the narrative being circulated in parts of the media… The post Air Peace Rejects Barbados ‘Dumping’ Claims, Says Passengers Were Voluntarily Rerouted After Visa Checks appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu has significantly increased the funds available to state governments. Wike The post Subsidy removal boosts states’ revenue, says Wike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…President condoles boxer over loss of associates …Abiodun assures of best medical care President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spoken via telephone with Nigerian-British boxing star, Anthony Joshua, following a tragic The post Tinubu speaks with Anthony Joshua, mother after tragic Ogun crash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

NNPC Limited has successfully restored the Escravos–Lagos pipeline system, resuming full gas supply after a recent explosion disrupted operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-restores-escravos-lagos-gas-pipeline-after-explosion/

South Africa struck first through Tshepang Moremi, whose deflected effort opened the scoring early and set the tone for a high-tempo contest.

After an 11-month strike, the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has directed its members to resume duties across local government councils from January 5, 2026. The Nation reports The post JUST IN: NULGE directs members to resume work January 5 after 11-month strike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The naira recorded significant appreciation against the parallel foreign exchange market on Monday following the Christian holidays. A Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abubakar Hassan, told DAILY POST that the naira exchanged at N1,475 per dollar on Monday, up from N1,490 traded before the Christmas holidays. “It was due to drop in […] Naira appreciates massively against US dollar after Christmas holiday

Seven members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) died in a fatal Gombe auto crash, with four others injured, the FRSC confirmed on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-journalists-die-in-gombe-auto-crash/

Earlier, in a statement on X, President Tinubu, who is currently abroad, expressed profound sympathy for the boxer over the accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The post Car crash: I spoke on phone with Anthony Joshua, mother – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has sympathised with world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, following his involvement in a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Monday. The former governor expressed his sympathy in a statement signed by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, and made available to PUNCH Online on Read More: https://punchng.com/amosun-commiserates-with-anthony-joshua/

The two leaders also discussed Iran, with Trump saying that if Tehran rebuilt its nuclear facilities the United States would "knock them down." The post Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza, Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least seven members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, have lost their lives while four others sustained severe injuries in a lone fatal road accident involving an NUJ bus. The accident occurred on Monday evening along Gombe-Yola Road as the journalists were reportedly returning from a wedding ceremony. LEADERSHIP gathered […]

The strike was announced on Monday by the Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI). The post Nasarawa tertiary institutions begin indefinite strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Osun State chapter of NULGE has ended its 11-month strike, directing members to resume work on January 5, 2026, following security deliberations. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-nulge-ends-11-month-strike-to-resume-january-5/

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the road accident involving former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, which occurred in Makun, Ogun State, on Monday. The tragic incident, which claimed the lives of two people, involved a collision between the vehicle conveying Joshua and a stationary truck. In his reaction, Atiku expressed sympathy and […]

Joint unions of Nasarawa tertiary institutions have declared an indefinite strike over the government’s failure to implement the new national minimum wage. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-tertiary-institutions-begin-indefinite-strike/

Residents described the attacks as devastating, saying the communities had not experienced such violence in many years. The post Eight Killed In Kebbi Attacks, Police Launch Manhunt appeared first on Channels Television.

A former blogger turned influencer, Anda Damisa, popularly known as Lazy Writa, has caused widespread concern after posting what appeared to be a suicide note on social media. In a lengthy message shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Damisa expressed exhaustion with life, thanked friends and loved ones for their support over the years Read More: https://punchng.com/i-am-happy-and-free-lazy-writas-last-post-triggers-panic-online/

Wole Oluyede had emerged as the PDP candidate in the primary election conducted by the former National Working Committee (NWC) led by Umar Damagum, on 9 November. The post Ekiti 2026: PDP candidate missing, as INEC releases names of governorship candidates, deputies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

One-time Senator, who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has criticised opponents od military actions against terrorist groups, suggesting that they should personally engage the insurgents instead. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the human rights activist and former lawmaker argued that those against kinetic operations should be transported to […]

President Bola Tinubu has spoken with Anthony Joshua, his mother, and others over the phone following the tragic accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is stable in a Lagos hospital after being involved in a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives. Read More: https://punchng.com/anthony-joshua-stable-in-lagos-hospital-after-fatal-crash/

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that he used to look up to former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel as an inspiration while growing up as a young footballer. Ndidi made the remark at his pre-match press conference on Monday ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Group C tie against Uganda on […] AFCON: What Super Eagles captain Ndidi said about ex-Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel

The Chairman of Bukkuyum Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Abubakar Umar-Faru, has said that no fewer than 1,065 people have been killed in the area, while about N2.9 billion has been paid to bandits as ransom and levies from 2015 to date. Umar-Faru told journalists that rising insecurity has displaced residents and disrupted farming […] Zamfara: Bandits kill 1,065 in Bukkuyum since 2015 – Council chairman

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle plans to rotate his squad against Uganda as Nigeria eyes AFCON knockout stage, amid injury doubts for key players.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to sheathe their swords. George made the call on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. The elder statesman described the rift between […] George calls for reconcilation between Wike, Makinde

Senator Gilbert Nnaji resigns from PDP after 27 years, joining ADC. His defection signals major political shifts in Enugu ahead of the 2027 elections.

Africa’s most influential youth festival, Mainland BlockParty, is starting the New Year strong, announcing hip-hop titan Olamide as the headliner for the highly anticipated ‘Mission 26k.’ Scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the expansive Mainland Wonderland, this edition is a declaration of scale, following up on the success of its ‘Wale in Wonderland’ event […] Rap icon Olamide to headline Mainland BlockParty’s Mission 26k

Security operatives have since been deployed to the affected villages to restore calm, while residents have appealed to the state government to strengthen security in the area The post Kebbi Police confirm 8 killed in Shanga attacks, launch manhunt appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pastor Adeboye’s son is trending over the prayers he made for himself and his wife during their wedding anniversary. His prayer sparked mixed reactions.

Co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania are using the current Africa Cup of Nations to assess their AFCON 2027 readiness and highlight challenges on the pitch. Read More: https://punchng.com/co%e2%80%91hosts-uganda-tanzania-assess-readiness-ahead-2027-afcon/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a provisional list of 12 political parties and their governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The provisional list, pasted at the INEC state office located along New Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital, on Monday, was, however, without […]

At least seven journalists have died, while four others sustained injuries in a single fatal road accident involving a Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ bus in Gombe State. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday evening as the journalists were returning from a wedding ceremony in Gombe South senatorial district. The victims were part of a […] Seven journalists killed in Gombe auto crash

Osun State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has announced January 5, 2026 as the resumption date for its members at the local government secretariats across the state following the suspension of its 10-month-old strike action. Recall that the State chapter of NULGE withdrew its services from all local government secretariats […]