President Tinubu said the reforms are designed to improve professional efficiency and legal certainty in appellate practice in line with modern institutional standards. The post Judicial Reforms: Tinubu proposes virtual hearings, increases appeal court justices to 110 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Naira gained in official FX markets, fell in the black market at N1,487/$, while analysts expect stability amid $46.01 billion external reserves.

Agric Expert Calls For Increased Encouragement For Mechanised Farming In Nigeria By Uche Nwosu, Umuahia A renowned farmer and former Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture in Abia State, Chief Israel…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Kinetium Oil and Gas LTD, has successfully concluded a two-week vocational training and empowerment programme in plumbing and pipefitting for 30 youths in Lagos State. The programme, which ran from January 12 to January 23, 2026, was designed to equip participants with practical skills […]

President Bola Tinubu begins his state visit to Turkey, receiving full military honours in Ankara. Discussions with President Erdoğan focus on security and Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-receives-full-honours-at-turkish-presidential-palace/

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Tuesday remanded in Suleja prison, Niger State, the Project Coordinator of the Northeast Development Commission, Danjuma Mohammed and his associate, Prince Chibuike Echem over their alleged complicity in N5bn contract scams Justice Keziah Ogbonna, issued the remand order shortly after their arraignment on a 55 […] NEDC Project Coordinator Mohammed, accomplice, remanded in prison over alleged N5bn contract fraud

Carter Efe praises Davido for boosting his career during a record-breaking livestream while expressing disappointment over Wizkid's lack of recognition towards him.

Only a tiny fraction of the 3.7 million human rights violation complaints were completely investigated. The post NHRC recorded 3.7m human rights complaints in 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, stumbled during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, where he is on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between both nations. Viral videos on social media show the moment the incident occurred as Tinubu walked alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a ceremonial march-past organised in his honour […]

Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that it has commenced a full investigation into the alleged assault of a retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) by a serving Police inspector, following a report published by Vanguard. The post Police probe alleged assault on retired CSP after Vanguard report appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daniel Odubanjo, a 27-year-old from Clapham, South London, has been jailed for six years after sexually assaulting two women and trapping one inside a train toilet during a series of "vile" attacks. The post Nigerian man jailed in UK for assaults on train, trapping woman in toilet appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian government said its recently issued N501 billion bond, is under the presidential power sector debt reduction program and has recorded a significant 1000 percent subscription. The federal government stated that pension funds, banks, asset managers, and other investors subscribed massively for the bond aimed towards resolving legacy debts, restoring liquidity, and strengthening confidence […] Nigerian govt’s N501bn power sector bond records 100% subscription

ABUJA – A group, under the auspices of Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has projected that Nigeria’s GDP may hit 5.5% in 2026, higher than the forecast of the…

At least 22 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed during intense clashes with Nigerian troops in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State, security sources have confirmed. The sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists were neutralised during sustained offensive operations carried out by Nigerian Army special forces in […] 22 ISWAP fighters killed by troops in Borno’s Timbuktu Triangle

Nigerian streamer Peller Hamzat withdraws from Caleb University after expressing fatigue from lengthy lectures and feeling out of place among older students.

A Nigerian woman's emotional plea for her mother's support was met with cold indifference, sparking widespread reactions online about emotional disconnect.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja introduced a Visa Navigator to answer common visa questions, guide applicants, and improve access to official consular information.

Seun Kuti and Wizkid's feud sparks renewed dialogue on Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's powerful music, highlighting its legacy of political resistance and social critique.

The presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty, stressing that he does not have any health condition. This is coming after an incident of President Tinubu, stumbling and falling briefly in Türkiye during a state visit. The President had fallen briefly during a ceremonial parade organised for his reception in Türkiye […] ‘He’s hale, hearty’ – Presidency reacts to Tinubu brief fall in Turkey

Armed bandits, Tuesday morning kidnapped three people in Kwara South Senatorial District even as the Nigerian Army intensifies clearance operations in the area to flush them out, DAILY POST reports. The incident occurred between Idofin Odo-Aga and Olla road, in Irepodun and Isin Local Government Areas of the state. The three victims included an elderly […] Three abducted as military intensifies operations in Kwara South

The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally acknowledged a petition submitted by the Ota Awori Youth Movement, calling for equity in the zoning of the House…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Yobe State has said it possesses 42,756 uncollected permanent voter cards (PVCs) from the recent continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise. Of this number, only 1,100 PVCs have been collected since the resumption of the current exercise on August 18, 2025. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ibrahim Abdullahi, […] Yobe’s 42,756 PVCs yet to be collected – INEC

Africa’s long-bruised economy is expected to pick up pace, with growth projected to hit 4.0 per cent in 2026 and 4.1 per cent in 2027, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 (WESP 2026) Report. The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) announced on Tuesday that the report was formally unveiled at its headquarters in Addis […]

A young Nigerian man grabbed attention online after seeing a huge amount deducted as tax from his YouTube payment and immediately blamed Tinubu’s government.

The Ekiti State Police Command has recorded major operational breakthroughs with the arrest of 44 suspects for offenses ranging from armed robbery, cattle rustling, burglary, child exploitation and stealing, while recovering 558 rustled cattle, stolen vehicles and other incriminating items. The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at […] Ekiti Police arrest 44 suspects, recover 558 rustled cattle, vehicles, others

Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian military colonel, has been reported to be the face behind the foiled coup aimed at toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government. DAILY POST reports that there was an attempted coup in the country in October 2025, creating tension across the country. Although authorities earlier denied the report, the Defence Headquarters admitted on […] Facts about military Colonel who allegedly plotted coup to overthrow Tinubu’s govt

A 29-year-old man who attempted to manufacture a firearm using a 3D printer has been jailed for 17 years following a counter-terrorism investigation in London.

The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr Mohammed Suleiman, has fired a warning shot at policymakers, insisting that money poured into healthcare is not a drainpipe but a goldmine for national survival. Suleiman made the point on Tuesday in Jos during NARD’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, themed “Innovating for equity: […]

…says he is open to dialogue …I was not chased out of office – minister Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday addressed the strike by The post Sanction awaits FCTA workers who fail to obey court order – Wike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank has launched a simplified instant account opening digital platform designed to make banking faster, more accessible, and truly borderless for customers across Africa and in the diaspora. The new platform enables prospective customers to begin and complete their account opening journey fully online, eliminating the traditional [...]

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to Abuakwa District and several surrounding communities in the Ashanti Region, following the shutdown of the Owabi Water Treatment Plant. In a press release dated January 27, 2026, GWL explained that the plant was temporarily shut down at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26.

The legal team of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has strongly rejected Tuesday’s decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja striking out his application seeking transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre,…

A Federal High Court has struck out IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s motion for transfer from Sokoto prison after his legal counsel withdrew from the case. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-rejects-nnamdi-kanus-request-for-transfer-from-sokoto-prison/

Ms Ibrahim emphasised that the challenges might eventually lead to suicidal ideations, low self-esteem, poor sleep, reduced attention, memory impairment and poor academic performance. The post Experts say social media addiction can lead to mental health challenges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State launches the APC e-registration, a tech-driven initiative to expand party membership and strengthen internal democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-kicks-off-apc-e-registration/

The Japanese coast guard said the missiles landed outside Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone. South Korea also confirmed detecting several missiles fired toward what it calls the East Sea