The Ghana Armed Forces on Friday, January 23, held their End of Year West Africa Social Activity (WASSA) 2025 at Burma Camp in Accra, bringing together senior officers, ranks, and families in a moment of reflection and celebration after a demanding year of operations.

The protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with Wike being appointed as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, stating that the minister is not a part of the APC...

Only 45% of Nigerians trust INEC for credible elections. Despite insecurity, 77% express intent to vote in 2027, revealing deep regional disparities in trust.

The Effutu Municipal Assembly has emerged as the best-performing local authority in the Central Region in the second-half assessment of the 2025 National Sanitation Day (NSD) activities.

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies to immediately implement the long-delayed adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS, warning that failure to comply will trigger a nationwide industrial action. The post TUC, NLC issue 14-Day ultimatum over health workers’ pay, threaten nationwide strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has charged field commanders of the Agency to dismantle drug cartels nationwide and intensify sensitization and advocacy efforts as part of its 2026 operational targets. The post Drug War: Marwa tasks NDLEA Commanders on 2026 targets, orders crackdown on cartels appeared first on Vanguard News.

Israel has announced a ban on entry for 28 Turkish figures accused of antisemitism, including Bilal Erdoğan, a businessman and President Tayyip Erdoğan’s son. The Diaspora Affairs Ministry and Fight Against Antisemitism’s Director General, Avi Cohen-Scali, acted on Section 2(d) of Amendment No. 40 to the Entry into Israel Law, 5785 (2025). Cohen-Scali has sent […] Israel bans Erdogan’s son, other Turkish figures over antisemitism

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has explained the reason he extended an invitation to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to join the All Progressives Congress, insisting that the move was driven by friendship, party interest and a broader political vision for Abia State. Kalu disclosed this at his residence in Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-invited-otti-to-apc-deputy-speaker/

Plateau State could witness fresh reprisal attacks if security authorities fail to act promptly on existing intelligence, security analyst Zagazola Makama has warned. Makama said intelligence reports indicate that armed groups are currently mobilising for coordinated assaults around the Fan and Foron areas. In a post on his X handle, he linked the looming threat […] The post Zagazola Warns of Imminent Reprisal Attacks in Plateau appeared first on OsunDefender.

Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, has told Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave the LaLiga club, according to El Nacional. The 27-year-old only arrived at the Bernabéu as a free agent from Liverpool last summer. However, Madrid reportedly paid a compensation fee of around €10 million so he could feature at the Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold has […] LaLiga: Real Madrid manager, Arbeloa tells Alexander-Arnold to leave club

Boko Haram attacks in Borno State result in the deaths of a pastor, two hunters, and two civilians, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

A South African woman has gone viral online after revealing what allegedly happened during the AFCON final and telling CAF what action to take against Morocco.

President John Mahama has announced the establishment of two new military units in the Oti and Central regions as part of efforts to respond to emerging security threats and strengthen national defence.

President John Mahama has announced plans to include the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the 48 Engineers Regiment in the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme as part of efforts to enhance the military’s internally generated funds.

Buba Galadima, a former ally of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has said President Bola Tinubu will not win in 2027 if the election is free and fair. Galadima also declared that no candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, would win the 2027 election under a free and fair exercise. Speaking in an interview […] 2027: Tinubu can’t win if election is free, fair – Buba Galadima

The Nigerian gospel music industry has been plunged into fresh grief following the death of gospel singer Taye Ojesina, popularly known as TJass.

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested five suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy and possession of counterfeit United States currency, alongside substances believed to be mercury. The command, on Friday, paraded the suspects, saying they were arrested during intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives attached to the Dukku Divisional Police Headquarters. The Police Public Relations [...]

The Gombe State Police Command on Friday paraded five suspects in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, possession of counterfeit United States currency, and substances suspected to be mercury. The arrests, police said, followed intelligence-led operations carried out by officers attached to the Dukku Divisional Police Headquarters. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-with-fake-dollars-mercury-in-gombe/

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf dumps the NNPP, resigning alongside 21 state lawmakers, 8 reps, and 44 local government chairmen in a major political move. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-kano-gov-dumps-nnpp-with-lawmakers-lg-chairmen/

SAF Properties & Investment has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development, job creation, and long-term socio-economic benefits for the Ado-Odo community in Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, Ogun State. During a stakeholders’… The post SAF Properties & Investment Restates Pledge To Sustainable Growth, Employment In Ogun Community appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

With the High Court stepping aside and the Chief Judge invoking judicial restraint, the impeachment push now waits on the Court of Appeal—leaving Rivers State’s political crisis suspended, but far from resolved. The post Court puts Fubara’s impeachment suit on hold as parties head to appeal court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Justice Abdulmalik had earlier granted an ex-parte motion brought by the plaintiffs directing parties not to take any action pending the hearing and determination of the suit...

Abuja was totally shut down on yesterday as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC threw its full weight behind the ongoing total and indefinite strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, declaring an all-out confrontation with what it described as an oppressive and insensitive administration. The post NLC declares war on FCTA as workers shut down Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.

Protesters have besieged the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja, demanding that President Bola Tinubu sack the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. DAILY POST reports that Tinubu appointed the immediate past governor of Rivers State as FCT Minister, even though he is not a member of the APC. […] ‘Sack Wike now’ – Protesters storm APC headquarters (VIDEO)

Police in Abuja investigated the sudden death of Esther Akwaji, 27, after visiting her boyfriend in Dei-Dei. Authorities confirmed probe and assured justice.

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology has commended mining giant Newmont for its strict compliance to environmental regulations in its Ahafo South mine situated at Kenyasi in the Asutifi North district.

President Bola Tinubu hosts the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at the Presidential Villa in his first official visit since ascending the thron Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-tinubu-hosts-olubadan-at-aso-rock/

Suspected bandits have abducted a Baptist Church pastor, Daniel Bagama, alongside his three daughters in Tudun Bussa village, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The abduction was disclosed by the President of the Kaduna Baptist Conference, Rev. Ishaya Adamu Jangado, in a letter copied to the Christian Association of Nigeria. “I write to inform [...]

Renowned economist Bismarck Rewane has projected a cautious but hopeful outlook for Nigeria’s economy in 2026 with real GDP growth of 4.1 per cent.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Friday swore in six newly appointed judges of the Plateau State High Court. Addressing the judges at the swearing in ceremony in Jos, the governor urged them to conduct themselves with the highest standards of integrity, noting that their appointments were made in strict compliance with constitutional provisions and duly approved […] Mutfwang swears in six Plateau High Court judges

Traditionalists and hundreds of members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebuland on Friday staged a protest over an alleged attempt by powerful interests to impose the next Awujale on The post Fusengbuwa Ruling House, traditionalists protest alleged plot to impose next Awujale appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

… Warns churches, traders against toxic products as enforcement intensifies By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday in Lagos uncovered an illegal factory producing fake “Goya oil” and dismantled a major syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of alcoholic drinks in Lagos, warning that the activities pose […] The post NAFDAC busts fake Goya oil factory, alcohol counterfeit syndicate in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian singer Sky B, popularly known for his hit song Ma Bebe, has opened up about a controversial and troubling period in his music career, claiming he once joined the Illuminati in his pursuit of fame and success.

The Agbelebu Foundation has activated a free health insurance scheme for elderly citizens and people living with disabilities, expanding access to essential healthcare services for vulnerable members of society. The The post Agbelebu Foundation activates free health insurance for elderly, persons with disabilities appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The House minority caucus, in an interim report released on Friday, said the alteration constitutes a breach of the Constitution and an affront to the legislature’s authority.. The post How FG allegedly altered tax reform laws passed by National Assembly – Reps panel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has alleged that key provisions of recently enacted tax laws were illegally altered after being passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the President, warning that the development poses a serious threat to legislative independence and Nigeria’s democracy. The post Reps Minority Caucus alleges illegal alterations in gazetted tax laws, seeks deeper probe appeared first on Vanguard News.