The Nigerian Naira started the day with slight fluctuations against the United States Dollar across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the informal parallel market. As the first month of 2026 progresses, market participants are closely monitoring liquidity levels and the impact of central bank interventions on the local currency. ​Official Market […] The post Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 15, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

The minister described the approval as recognition of the workload carried by senior academics.  The post FG–ASUU Agreement: Professors to get ₦140k monthly allowance  -  Education Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other prominent Nigerians have shared their reactions following the Super Eagles’ semifinal defeat to Morocco at AFCON 2025.

Filling station fires in Kano destroyed 17 tricycles and two petrol tankers during fuel offloading operations. Filling stations asked to adhere to safety measures.

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun transforming Ghana’s school feeding system with the introduction of fortified rice, a move expected to improve the nutrition of students while boosting livelihoods for local farmers. The initiative, currently being piloted in seven regions, is designed to test the feasibility and economic benefits of scaling up rice fortification nationwide. Over 150,000 students in both basic and senior high schools are expected to benefit from the programme, which aims to enhance learning outcomes through better nutrition.

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has announced new measures to prevent its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, from generating sexualised images of real people, following widespread global backlash. The move comes after authorities in several countries launched investigations and restrictions over the chatbot’s ability to produce explicit images, including of women and children. X said […] The post X Blocks Grok from Creating Sexualised Images of Real People appeared first on OsunDefender.

Skybound J & B Connect Ltd, marketing consultants to the Nigeria National League (NNL), has lauded the recent influx of corporate sponsorship into Nigeria’s second-tier football league. John Joshua Akanji, CEO of Skybound J & B Connect Ltd, stated in Lagos that this corporate support is a direct result of the exemplary work carried out […]

Kaduna has played host to a crucial training session for the 32 teams preparing to compete in the inaugural National Futsal Super League. The one-day event, held at a prominent hotel in the city, saw representatives from all participating clubs attend. The training was overseen by Mr. Musa Dung Davou, a highly respected CAF and […]

Akwa United Football Club (AUFC) are firmly on course for a swift return to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), according to Chairman Mr. Joseph Eno. Speaking to sports journalists at the CampGee Hotel and Resort, Uyo, Mr. Eno expressed strong confidence in the team’s ability to maintain their leading position in the Nigerian National […]

Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized images of women and children. The post Musk’s Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash appeared first on Vanguard News.

Prominent Knights of Saint John member, James-Louis Ebube Anaedo, renounces Catholic Church after slamming omission of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah at cathedral dedication.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two teenage gay suspects for allegedly assaulting minors sexually in Tilden Fulani, Toro Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman of the command, SP Nafiu Habib confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday. According to the statement, the arrest followed a complaint lodged on January 8 […] Police arrest two gay suspects for allegedly assaulting minors in Bauchi

As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that puts the country’s democracy under intense pressure. Democratic institutions are struggling to respond to pressures emanating from the actions of political actors. The political landscape has been marked by heightened elite bargaining, strategic […]

Stakeholders from the troubled Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto State have urged the government and security agencies to come to the aid of Tidibale and other communities displaced by the activities of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. The Secretary of the Sokoto Eastern Zone Development Association, Muazu Shamaki, confirmed that a recent video circulating on […] The post Sokoto Leaders Decry Threats By Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former international, Waidi Akanni says the Super Eagles failed to prepare for penalty shootout in their defeat to Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged out the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Thursday night. Both teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of football. Morocco converted four of their […] AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni 

Following global backlash and legal probes, Elon Musk’s X is blocking its Grok AI images feature from creating sexualized deepfakes of real people. Read More: https://punchng.com/musks-grok-barred-from-undressing-images-after-global-backlash/

The family of Late Brigadier Samuel Adesujo Ademulegun is making a straight-forward plea to the Nigerian government. Brigadier Ademulegun was in the early batch of Nigerian soldiers. Born in 1924 in Owo, Ondo State, he holds the registration number N3 in the Nigerian Army, coming on the heels of Brigadier Wellington Bassey (N1) and General […]

Wikipedia, the world’s largest online information resource, turns 25 today, marking a quarter-century of making trustworthy, human-powered knowledge accessible worldwide. The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, invites everyone to discover Wikipedia’s journey over the last 25 years, celebrate The post Wikipedia celebrates 25 years, launches first time video “docuseries” appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Dr Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, who was abducted alongside his brother, has regained freedom after two weeks in the kidnappers’ den. DAILY POST reports that the medical doctor, a housemanship staff with the Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho, was on January 1, 2026, abducted alongside his younger brother, Abu Tahir, a fresh medical doctor graduate from […] Edo doctor regains freedom two weeks after abduction 

The Ministry of Transport is scheduled to hold crunch talks with commercial transport operators following concerns over the alleged deliberate creation of scarcity in the sector to hike fares. 

…Says 3mbpd 2030 target achievable The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has opened a 90-day fast-track window for approving oil wells, Field Development Plans (FDPs), rig mobilisations, and other quick-win opportunities, to meet the two million barrels per day (mbpd) and  three mbpd crude oil production targets for 2027 and 2030 respectively. The NUPRC […]

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in a case of acid attack. The police said on Thursday that it has commenced investigation into the alleged acid attack on one Walid Kassim Mohammed. “On the 14/01/2026 the Victim, a 17-year-old youth, ran to the Shagari Police Division Headquarters in distress that while on […] Man in police net for allegedly spraying acid on youth 

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has urged the government not to abandon the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects, despite the financial irregularities uncovered by the Ghana Audit Service. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Zaato argued that while persons found culpable must be punished and public funds retrieved, the policy itself should not be sacrificed, stressing that completing the hospitals would significantly improve healthcare delivery and create jobs.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have forged an alliance against illegal scheme operators, investment frauds, and cryptocurrency frauds in a bid to protect the hard-earned savings and the financial dreams of the Nigerian people. The director-general of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, stated this during a meeting with the […]

Yobe State government has inaugurated a Distribution and Monitoring Committee for the allocation of 5,000 Hunter Boxer motorcycles to civil servants under a loan scheme to ease transportation challenges and improve workers welfare. At the event in Damaturu, the Head of Service (HoS), Abdullahi Musa Shehu, stated that the scheme was another demonstration of Governor […]

Benue State Government has commenced an extensive evaluation of its general hospitals as part of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s renewed drive to rehabilitate and enhance secondary healthcare facilities across the state. The exercise, led by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, kicked off at General Hospital, North Bank, Makurdi, before extending to […] Gov Alia commences statewide needs assessment to revive Benue general hospitals

Amoako Jr has been a great addition to the Danish side since the start of the season as Nordsjaelland chase a playoff spot.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the reported approval of a $9 million contract by the federal government for lobbying services in the United States over the security situation in Nigeria is scandalous. The opposition party said the attempt by the administration to launder its image abroad while Nigerians grapple with worsening insecurity and […]

Obi, a former governor of Anambra, in a message posted on his X handle on Thursday, described the match as a battle well fought.

Rabiu said the players displayed admirable grit and commitment on the field, adding that although the trophy eluded them, their performance inspired pride and admiration among Nigerians at home and abroad. The post BUA Chairman To Pay $500,000 Pledge To Super Eagles Despite AFCON Loss appeared first on Channels Television.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has addressed the viral video showing an alleged “handshake snub” involving the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, maintaining that the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful. Reacting to the widespread reactions on social media, the monarch rejected claims that he deliberately ignored the Alaafin at a recent […] No disrespect intended — Olubadan breaks slience on viral Alaafin video

The Kogi State government has uncovered widespread fraud, invalidating all illegally obtained land titles and Certificates of Occupancy (CofO). Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-invalidates-fake-land-titles-reclaims-properties/

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, does not need Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s endorsement to join the APC or any other party of his choice. The party also stated that the governor did not need Kwankwaso’s approval to remain in the NNPP. Recall that Yusuf is the NNPP sole […]

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has condemned what it described as external interference in Iran’s internal affairs, warning that foreign involvement could escalate tensions and undermine the Iranian people’s right to determine their own future. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group said it stood in solidarity with Iranians engaged in peaceful protests […] Group warns against foreign interference in Iran, calls for dialogue

An advocacy group calls for ‘digital ramps’ to provide blind corps members with assistive technologies and ensure true digital inclusion in the NYSC progra Read More: https://punchng.com/group-seeks-digital-ramps-for-blind-corps-members/