Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said that President Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should not contest the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the country needs fresh leadership. Baba-Ahmed stated this on Tuesday while appearing on the Politics Today programme on Channels Television. According to him, both political figures […] Why Tinubu, Atiku shouldn’t contest Presidency in 2027 – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to prioritize domestic resource mobilization and reduce reliance on external borrowing as part of its ongoing fiscal reforms, Finance Minister Wale Edun said on Tuesday. The post WEF: Nigeria to boost domestic revenue, cut borrowing dependence – Finance Minister Edun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will “bleed” after its national convention. Baba-Ahmed made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on the state of […] Why ADC will bleed after its convention – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

A new Google report reveals Nigeria is leading the world in AI adoption, with 88% of adults using AI tools for learning, work, and entrepreneurship. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-tops-global-ai-adoption-in-learning-entrepreneurship-google/

Former Flying Eagles striker Muhammad Tijani has moved to Hungarian club Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC on loan for the rest of the season, DAILY POST reports. Tijani joined Spartacus FC from Czech giants Slavia Prague. The 25-year-old has spent the last three seasons on loan away from Slavia Prague. The striker was loaned to English club […] Transfer: Tijani seals loan move to Hungarian club Spartacus FC 

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has shifted focus to their Matchday 22 fixture against Abia Warriors. The Solid Miners will square off with Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium this weekend. Nasarawa United returned to winning ways courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Lafia last Sunday. They moved up to […] NPFL: Mangut wants Nasarawa United to keep winning momentum against Abia Warriors

Nigeria’s Student Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N174bn to over 800,000 students for fees and upkeep since May 2024. Learn how to apply. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-disbursed-n174bn-to-over-800000-students-md/

The Edo Government on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety and security in the state, adding that concrete actions were producing results in combating kidnapping and other criminal activities. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov Monday Okpbeholo in Benin. He said that the governor […] ‘No hiding place for criminals’ – Edo Govt

The Secretary of Saki West Local Government Area in Oyo State, Hon. Kolade Felix Ojo, has been sacked, DAILY POST reports. The decision was announced on Tuesday. Saki West is one of the local government areas in the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of the state. DAILY POST gathered that the decision to sack the Secretary, […] Oyo LG Secretary sacked for allegedly participating in Hamzat’s gubernatorial declaration

US congressman Riley Moore claimed the November 2025 Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction occurred in a Christian enclave. Legit.ng fact-checked this viral claim.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and visitor to Kwara state Polytechnic, Ilorin on Tuesday ordered closure of the institution,following students protest over the presence of members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the polytechnic. The post Gov AbdulRazaq shuts KwaraPoly over students’ unrest appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State Police debunk viral allegations of power abuse against a DPO, calling the claims malicious and misleading after an internal investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-power-abuse-allegations-against-lagos-dpo/

Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is not a party for the people. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’ a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST, Baba-Ahmed said APC is a party of the office […] APC not party of people – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, arraigned one Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi for an alleged N206,000,000 (Two Hundred and Six Million Naira) fraud before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Babafemi alongside his companies, 606 Autos Limited, 606 Music Limited, [...]

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected murderers, cultists, and rapists at various locations across the State. This was revealed during a media briefing by the Commissioner of… The post Police Neutralise Suspected Armed Robbers, Arrest 25 Murderers, Cultists, Rapists In Delta appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Lagos traffic agency, LASTMA, arrests a bullion van driver for a dangerous one-way violation, warning that no one is above the law in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-arrests-bullion-van-driver-for-one-way-violation/

The controversy began on Tuesday when a social media user, Akin Akinwale, known online as #mrlurvy, alleged that the DPO threatened his friend over a minor motor accident. The post Lagos police react to abuse of power allegation against DPO after minor motor accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ogun fish farmers have generated N9.17bn in revenue from a World Bank-backed project providing feed subsidies and modern infrastructure to boost production Read More: https://punchng.com/world-bank-backed-ogun-project-generates-n9-17bn-for-fish-farmers-commissioner/

According to him, several interests within the party would feel sidelined if Atiku secures the ticket. The post 2027: ADC Will Bleed After Convention Because Atiku Will Get Ticket — Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Channels Television.

The mother of Afeez Adeshina, known as Destiny Boy, cries out for help over claims she killed her child and sends a powerful message to her accusers in a new video.

On Tuesday, January 20, Wizkid responded with a series of blunt, unfiltered posts across Instagram Stories, some of which were later deleted and X. Tagging Seun’s handle, @bigbirdkuti, Wizkid fired back in a tone that quickly set social media alight.

ABUJA – Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended the Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of 13 months’ hazard allowance arrears… The post FCT Doctors Laud Wike For Clearing 13-Month Hazard Allowance, Paying Wage Award appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former minister Babatunde Fashola speaks on citizenship, dismissing dual nationality claims and declaring himself an ‘arrogant Nigerian’ by choice. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-an-arrogant-nigerian-i-dont-have-dual-citizenship-fashola/

Kwara State Government orders Kwara Poly shut down following student protests over the institution’s use as a temporary NYSC orientation camp. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-shuts-poly-after-students-protest/

Evans Brothers Publishers empowers 60 visually impaired students in Ibadan with free braille and audio books to enhance literacy and inclusive education. Read More: https://punchng.com/publishing-firm-empowers-visually-impaired-students-with-braille-audio-books/

Richard Mills concluded his tenure as US ambassador to Nigeria after Trump recalled envoys, marking strained relations amid visa disputes and security concerns.

OSOGBO – An Osogbo Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olatunji Muibat, has sentenced one Ogunniran Olasunkanmi to two years imprisonment for stealing goods worth N1.797m. Olasunkanmi was convicted after he admitted guilt… The post Man Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment For Stealing Goods Worth N1.8m In Osun appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

In the letter, signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr George Ebong and General Secretary, Dr Yusuf Lissa, the association described the intervention as “timely”. The post FCT doctors hail Wike over 13 months hazard allowance, wage award appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abia State partners with AMENA Tourism Tech to grade hotels, aiming to boost Abia tourism, enhance visitor confidence, and improve service quality. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-moves-to-boost-tourism-signs-mou-to-grade-hotels/

ABUJA – Professor Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, has charged the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-O RBDA) to deploy strategic initiatives for greater impacts in its… The post Minister Charges Ogun–Oshun RBDA To Deploy Strategic Initiatives For Greater Impacts appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria’s government plans to boost the livestock sector’s GDP contribution to over $74 billion in 10 years, focusing on ranching and food security. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-74bn-from-livestock-sector-in-10-years/

TikToker Eddie Bliss issued a heartfelt apology to Mercy Johnson after the actress dropped defamation charges that led to her arrest and detention

NAHCON concludes its second pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia, recording key milestones in airlift, accommodation and medical services ahead of the 2026 Hajj.

ENUGU – Stakeholders of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area have unanimously endorsed the re-election bid of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in 2027, citing his visionary leadership… The post 2027: Igbo-Etiti Stakeholders Endorse Mbah For Second Term appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A UN report warns the world is entering an era of global water bankruptcy, with rivers and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-enters-era-of-global-water-bankruptcy-un/

In a video that went viral on Tuesday, the visibly distraught man alleged that the vehicle was returned to the dealership, Lycon Autos, shortly after Destiny Boy passed away and has not been seen since.