Katsina Governor Radda praises Kano Governor Yusuf’s defection to APC, calling it a strategic move for North-West unity, stability, and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/yusufs-defection-to-apc-will-enhance-nwest-unity-radda/

Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested a carjacking suspect, Sunday Okon, and recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla after a Bolt driver was robbed at gunpoint Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-carjacking-suspect-in-aibom/

Borno State implements financial autonomy for its 27 local governments, ensuring direct payment of allocations to deepen transparency and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/autonomy-borno-lgs-getting-direct-allocations-says-zulum/

Enugu police arrest a 50-year-old woman involved in a human trafficking ring, rescuing a 20-year-old victim being sent to Senegal for prostitution. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-nabbed-over-trafficking-of-enugu-woman-to-senegal/

Anambra Governor Soludo shuts down Onitsha market to end the Monday sit-at-home order, sparking protests from traders concerned about security and economic Read More: https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-soludo-vs-traders/

NIPC Deputy Director Yusuf Mustapha faces ICPC charges for an alleged certificate forgery. He is accused of faking a degree to secure his government job. Read More: https://punchng.com/nipc-deputy-director-arraigned-for-alleged-certificate-forgery/

IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax […] The post National Service in an age of insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu charges intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan to be good ambassadors and pray for peace in the state and Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/be-good-ambassadors-of-christ-sanwo-olu-tells-intending-pilgrims/

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to using inbound tourism not only as an economic tool, but as a…

Eloho Efemuai is a woman who believes in authenticity and women putting their best foot forward. She is a personal brand strategist, entrepreneur, broadcaster, author, coach, singer and Founder, Heartsong…

The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP, has arrested seven persons over their alleged involvement in an attempt to sell a day old baby in Calabar, Cross River State. The post Army foils attempted sale of day-old baby in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dangote Refinery reaffirms its capacity to supply 75 million litres of petrol daily, far exceeding Nigeria’s estimated domestic consumption of 50M litres. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-reaffirms-capacity-to-supply-75-million-litres-of-petrol-daily/

SESAN MICHAEL JOHNSON AFCON 2026, hosted by Morocco and concluded this January with Senegal crowned champions, was a continental championship where the African Diaspora not only participated but also shaped…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, affirms he is still in the Labour Party but leaves his future political allegiance open, stating, ‘nobody knows tomorrow’. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-am-still-in-labour-party-but-nobody-knows-tomorrow-otti/

Nigeria is haemorrhaging an eye-watering $11 billion every year due to a crippling shortage of digital skills. This is not a marginal statistic to be tucked away in policy papers;…

Boxer Anthony Joshua breaks his silence on the fatal crash in Nigeria, mourning friends Latz and Sina and vowing to support their families in a new video. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-anthony-joshua-breaks-silence-after-fatal-crash/

HARARE – Pressure is mounting on the beleaguered Harare Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume, after residents and ratepayers formally petitioned the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, calling for urgent government intervention over alleged corruption, weak governance and the continuing collapse of basic services in the capital. In a petition submitted by concerned […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a new electric transport system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, marking a major shift toward cleaner, more efficient airport operations and signalling plans for nationwide rollout. The post FAAN unveils new transport system at Abuja airport appeared first on Vanguard News.

Over 2,100 candidates are taking the 2026 Public Service Exam by ASCON, a critical gateway for quality entry and career progression in Nigerian public serv Read More: https://punchng.com/over-2100-candidates-sit-for-2026-public-service-exam-nationwide/

A man was charged after posing as a fake FBI agent at a New York jail in an attempt to free Luigi Mangione, the suspect in a high-profile murder. Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-fbi-agent-tries-to-free-murder-suspect-from-jail/

General Horta N’Tam, leader of the Guinea-Bissau junta, has promoted himself to major general, the highest rank in the country’s armed forces. Read More: https://punchng.com/gbissau-junta-leader-promotes-himself-to-top-military-rank/

Former Senator Kabir Marafa refutes claims of returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the report fake, baseless, and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/marafa-dismisses-apc-return-claim/

Moniepoint Inc., Nigeria’s definitive platform for small businesses and Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, today released its 2025 Year in Review, marking a decade of “financial happiness” and a transformative year of…

The statement explained that the healthcare facility was expanded and upgraded from a 10-bed PHC to a 40-bed PHC. The post Gov Lawal lauds lawmaker for upgrading health centre from 10-bed to 40-bed PHC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former councillor Olatunbosun Ipaye has declared his intention to contest for the Ogun Assembly seat, representing Ijebu North Constituency I on the APC pl Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-councillor-declares-for-ogun-assembly-seat/

The junta claimed it seized power in November to prevent bloodshed between supporters of rival candidates in the elections. The post G.Bissau junta leader promotes self to highest army rank appeared first on Vanguard News.

IN the swirl of commentary about Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), Cassava Technologies, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a simplistic narrative has taken hold: an African corporate empire is collapsing under debt. But this interpretation conflates capital-market stress with strategic failure. What is unfolding instead is a tension familiar to capital-intensive infrastructure builders worldwide: the mid-cycle strain […]

Nasarawa Gov. Abdullahi Sule says APC governors are not worried about the Fubara impeachment move, viewing it as a legal matter for the courts to decide. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-govs-not-worried-over-fubara-impeachment-move-sule/

The 65-year-old, who sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court taking notes on the third day of the trial, is accused of multiple bribery counts stemming from a years-long investigation. The post Diezani Alison-Madueke denies bribe-taking at London corruption trial appeared first on Vanguard News.

It was a dramatic turn of event as some religious leaders staged protest over the performance of the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, amid workers strike and agitations.

Suspected jihadists launched an attack shortly after midnight, with local residents reporting shooting and explosions until calm was restored about an hour later. The post Niger junta accuses France, Benin and I.Coast of backing airport attackers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anthony Joshua mourns the tragic loss of his friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, pledging support for their families and honouring their legacy.

Kano Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, has directed an investigation to bring perpetrators to justice.

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the launch of free online English-language courses aimed at boosting professional skills and expanding career opportunities for learners. The announcement was made in a post on the mission’s official X handle on Thursday. According to the mission, the courses are designed to support learners’ professional growth and Read More: https://punchng.com/us-opens-free-online-english-courses-for-nigerians/

"American citizens will very shortly be able to go to Venezuela and they will be safe there. It's under very strong control," Trump said at the White House. The post Trump orders re-opening of Venezuela airspace appeared first on Vanguard News.

Police in Kano State arrest three suspects after a rival gang clash in Kabara and Magashi Quarters left one person dead and two others injured. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-dead-two-injured-as-rival-gangs-clash-in-kano/