Several banks, including Access Bank, Zenith Bank, GTBank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, and First Bank of Nigeria, have already met the ₦500bn threshold and secured international licences.

The Ooni invoked the spirits of the forebears to cleanse the land of negative energies, conflict and moral decay, calling for renewed harmony among communities, righteous leadership and collective prosperity.

Uganda has confirmed President Yoweri Museveni as the winner of the 2026 presidential poll, further extending his more than three-decade rule following a tightly contested election marked by an internet blackout and restrictions on civil society groups. The announcement was made by the chairperson of the electoral commission, Simon Byabakama, who revealed that the long-serving […] BREAKING: Uganda’s 81-year-old Museveni declared winner, extends 40-year rule

Reactions have trailed the sudden death of nine-month-old identical twins, who succumb to death they were allegedly vaccinated at a Lagos health facility. OSUN DEFENDER reports immunisation is a routine vaccine given to children to fight diseases. Millions of Nigerian children are vaccinated annually. Some of the popular vaccines that children receive include those of […] The post Lagos Govt Orders Probe As Twins Die 24-Hours After Vaccination appeared first on OsunDefender.

Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army / Sector 3, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have foiled a kidnapping and robbery incident along the Wukari–Ikyior road in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The post Troops rescue two from suspected kidnappers in Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.

Government has assured the public of minimal disruption to electricity supply as the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) undertakes a scheduled maintenance exercise on its gas facilities in Ghana on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Nigerian Army troops have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Taraba State, rescuing two victims after criminals fled the scene. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-foils-kidnapping-attempt-rescues-two-in-taraba/

Ogenyi Onazi reflects on John Mikel Obi's impact on Super Eagles, revealing how he inspired players and shaped their football careers during their shared journey.

Akwashiki died on Dec. 31, 2025, at the age of 52, after a protracted illness in an Indian hospital. The post Senator Akwashiki buried in Nasarawa home appeared first on Vanguard News.

One person has been confirmed dead, while 18 others sustained varying degrees of injury following a road crash near Numan, the headquarters of Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The accident involved a bus conveying 19 people, including the driver. The passengers comprised 14 men and five women, meaning that aside from the deceased, […] One dead, 18 injured in Adamawa road crash

  The Christian Association of Nigeria has paid glowing tribute to the late Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, who saved 262 Christians during a violent attack in 2018. CAN described the late Imam as a symbol of courage and shared humanity. In a statement issued on Saturday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the Imam’s actions stood […] The post ‘A Symbol Of Courage’, CAN Honours Late Imam Who Saved 262 Christians appeared first on OsunDefender.

Firefighters in Ibadan averted a major disaster in the early hours of Saturday after a boys’ quarters apartment within a hotel caught fire, saving properties worth millions of naira. The Fire Services Agency received a distress call at 12:35 am The post Fire guts section of Ibadan hotel appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has released his brand-new single, “For Everybody,” and accompanying music film, unveiling the full creative work first teased in partnership with Sporty Group.

Youth leaders from Ndokwa Nation have thrown their weight behind former Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, urging him to declare for the 2027 Delta North Senatorial seat. They described the The post Ndokwa youths endorse Okowa for Senate, vow to buy nomination forms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, has emphasised that the ongoing digital registration of members is the most credible system for determining who truly belongs to the party. Omale explained that the nationwide e-registration initiative is not only designed to strengthen party structures but will also play a […] 2027: Only e-registration proves true membership — Benue APC chairman

Bashir Ahmad, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has alleged that attention is being shifted from governance to politics in Kano State since the Governor, Abba Yusuf, hinted at his possible defection to the ruling party. DAILY POST reports that the governor was expected to officially join the ruling party earlier this week […] Governance slowing down in Kano – APC chieftain Bashir on Gov Yusuf’s planned defection

Mane, 33, said after Wednesday's semi-final against Egypt in which he scored the winner, that he would not play at another Cup of Nations. The post Senegal Hope Morocco Final Will Not Be Mane’s AFCON Goodbye appeared first on Channels Television.

Museveni, a former guerrilla fighter, seized power in 1986, and has total control over the state and security apparatus, ruthlessly crushing oppositions The post 81-yr-old Museveni wins 7th term as Uganda’s president appeared first on Vanguard News.

Host of Africa’s fastest-rising podcast across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, "Masterminds Podcast”, Richie Mensah, has announced a new partnership with Achieve by Petra, a digital savings and investment platform designed to promote disciplined, goal-oriented wealth building.

Ekiti’s FUTES has concluded its 2025/2026 admission and staff recruitment. The Vice Chancellor advises all applicants to wait for future opportunities. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-varsity-declares-2025-2026-admission-staff-recruitment-closed/

Anambra Police Command has unmasked a 28-year-old man, Ifesinachi Ezeolu as the individual behind a violent masquerade that reportedly unleashed fear on residents of Awgbu community in Orumba South local The post Police unmask man behind violent masquerade in Anambra community  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday said authorities "must break the back of the seditionists", blaming US President Donald Trump for "casualties" after a deadly crackdown on protests against the country's clerical leadership. The post Iran’s leader demands crackdown on ‘seditionists’ after protests appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood special effects artist James Akaie dies in Ogun state explosion during filming. Investigation launched as fans and crew mourn his tragic death.

The head of Uganda's electoral commission said Mr Museveni had secured the highest number of votes with over 7.9 million votes in his favour. The post BREAKING: Uganda’s Museveni, in power for 30 years, wins another presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The head of Uganda's electoral commission said Mr Museveni had secured the highest number of votes with over 7.9 million votes in his favour. The post Uganda’s Museveni, in power for 30 years, wins another presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The war against illicit drugs in Osun State gathered fierce momentum in 2025 as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) swept 440 suspected drug offenders off the streets and successfully nailed 43 of them to convictions. The figures, contained in the command’s annual performance report, paint a picture of an agency swinging the big […]

In the aftermath of the incident, troops said they have intensified robust patrols and surveillance within the general area to forestall further criminal activities and reassure residents and road users of a sustained security presence. The post Troops Foil Suspected Kidnapping, Robbery Attempt In Taraba appeared first on Channels Television.

Afrobeats singers Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, have ended their public feud, making peace after months of disagreements over the 2023 presidential election. The disagreement began when The post Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye reconcile after 2023 election feud appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 80 militants in Cross River State under the amnesty programme of the state government. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters The post Army confirms surrender of 80 militants in Cross River appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Northern CAN mourns the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, who heroically sheltered over 200 Christians during a 2018 attack in Plateau State. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-can-mourns-imam-who-sheltered-over-200-christians-during-attack/

The Kano State Government has pushed back against swirling claims that a recent order by Governor Abba Yusuf has brought government business to a grinding halt, insisting that the narrative is a storm in a teacup. The directive, which asked Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to temporarily suspend the forwarding of files to the Governor’s […]

A cloud of controversy has continued to trail the arrest and continued detention of Prince Owolemi Emorioloye, a media and political figure from Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, as his lawyers formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over what they described as a gross violation of his [...]

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike has likened the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to a weak politician, citing the governor’s inability to win the support of at least 12 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly after two years. Lere in a post on […] If you can’t play politics stay with your wife – Wike’s aide Lere mocks Fubara

Nigeria will face Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the final, after losing to hosts Morocco via penalties in the semi-final. On the other hand, Senegal beat the Pharoahs 1-0, with Sadio Mane netting the only goal of the game. Nigeria […] AFCON 2025: Live Updates from Nigeria vs Egypt third-place playoff

Troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS, have foiled a kidnapping and robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior road in Wukari local government council of Taraba State. The incident, according to the statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Jalingo, occurred on January 16, 2026, […] Troops foil kidnapping attempt, rescue two in Taraba

Austin Meregini, the Deputy Speaker of Abia House of Assembly, has urged Nigerians to show Super Eagles star, Samuel Chukwueze the support and encouragement he needs, in spite his penalty The post AFCON 2025: Chukwueze needs national support, encouragement – Deputy Speaker appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.