Nigeria’s ICPC and NBA have sealed a strategic partnership to deepen the fight against corruption and reinforce ethical standards in the legal profession. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-nba-team-up-to-fight-corruption-in-legal-system/

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has received defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the party.  He also declared the The post Oyebamiji receives PDP defectors into APC, says Accord Party sinking appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political godfather. Yusuf had been in Kwankwaso’s shadow for nearly two-and-a-half decades, serving in various roles, including an executive portfolio as commissioner in Kano State, until 2023, when Kwankwaso nominated […]

Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has shattered digital records, generating 6.1 billion impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Wednesday. The tournament drew 8.5 million new followers, making it the most digitally engaged African football event in history, with fans logging 285 million interactions. […]

Akwa United Chairman, Joseph Eno, has expressed optimism that his team will secure qualification to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Promise Keepers currently top their group with 19 points from nine matches. Eno believes that with collective efforts from stakeholders, the team can achieve their target. “With the support of the government, our […] NNL: Akwa United eye swift return to NPFL

Sharia police in Indonesia’s Aceh province, on Thursday, caned a couple 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol, in what is believed to be one of the harshest such punishments since the deeply conservative region adopted Islamic law. Aceh is the only province in Indonesia permitted to enforce a version of […]

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has unveiled its provisional timetable for the 2026 local government primary elections in Anambra State. In a statement issued on Thursday in Awka by its National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the party said the schedule was approved in accordance with APGA’s constitution and the calendar of the Anambra […] APGA releases 2026 Anambra LG primaries timetable

Adamolekun took to the social media platform to condemn the inclusion of her name in the ADC policy committee. The post When did I join your party? Activist rejects ADC manifesto committee membership appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of the Nigerian Army and NAPTIP arrested seven suspected traffickers in Calabar during negotiations to sell a day-old baby for N3 million. The suspects were handed over for prosecution, while the infant was rescued. The post Seven suspected traffickers arrested while negotiating sale of day-old baby appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a warning about fake social media accounts pretending to be him. They claim these accounts

The duo of Arinze Ogbonna and Victor Adeoye have left Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Kwara United, DAILY POST reports. Ogbonna and Adeoye are reported to be close to a move abroad. Both players featured regularly for the Ilorin club this season. Ogbonna and Adeoye have 35 appearances between them for for Kwara United […] NPFL: Kwara United duo set for move abroad

Brent crude oil topped $70 a barrel Thursday for the first time since September as US President Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions by threatening military strikes on Iran. The post Brent oil price tops $70 on Trump’s Iran threats appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerians complained of worsening phone and internet services as activist Usman Okai Austin criticised the NCC and telecom firms, urging legislative intervention.

Southern Africa was hit by deadly floods as climate change intensified rains, killing over 100 and displacing 300,000, with scientists warning of rising risks.

Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has called for more airstrikes against terrorists in Nigeria. Sani made the call in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday. This is coming amid ongoing debate on the United States’ airstrikes on terrorists’ enclaves in Nigeria’s northwest. Recall that US President Donald Trump had announced […] Nigeria needs more airstrikes against terrorists – Shehu Sani

Learn how smart urbanism integrates technology like IoT and AI into city planning to reduce crime rates by 30-40% and create safer communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/don-calls-for-tech-driven-city-planning-to-tackle-insecurity/

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has disclosed that he reconciled with late South African rapper AKA before the rapper’s tragic death.

Enugu police arrest a 50-year-old woman in a human trafficking ring bust, rescuing a 20-year-old victim lured with a fake job offer in Senegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-trafficking-ring-rescue-20-year-old-in-enugu/

Aurora Lab, a Nigerian artificial intelligence innovation centre, has called on organisations and individuals to submit real-world problems for the development of practical, AI-driven solutions. The centre, also known as…

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed claims that officers fired at residents protesting the demolition of their homes. The Command insisted that no firearms were used during the demonstration. Police Commissioner Jimoh Olohundare addressed the issue on Thursday in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, responding to reports that a protester was shot […] We only used teargas – Lagos Police denies shooting at protesters

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State ordered the closure of the market when he visited on Monday and observed that shops were closed in compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home directive. The post Onitsha market leader backs Soludo’s closure of market despite traders’ protest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The family of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has raised the alarm over what it described as the impersonation of the pro-Biafra agitator on social media by agents of the Nigerian government. A statement released on Thursday by Prince Emmanuel Kanu, on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu family, said several accounts have been […] ‘Nigerian Govt agents impersonating Nnamdi Kanu on social media’ – Family raises alarm

Comedian Dee-One confirmed a summons by the Force Intelligence Department over his viral video urging Seyi Tinubu to advise President Tinubu to step down.

Nigerian streamer Peller announced his first live streaming tour across over ten states, inspired by IShowSpeed's African journey, aiming to engage fans nationwide.

A recent fourth-quarter survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria, had said banks are recording a broad rise in loan defaults across households and businesses. The post [VIDEO] Rising Loan Defaults: What Banks Don’t Want You To Know – Financial Professional, Abiodun Keripe appeared first on Channels Television.

Authorities in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday publicly caned an unmarried couple a total of 140 times for engaging in sexual relations and consuming alcohol, marking one of the harshest punishments imposed under the region’s Islamic law in recent years. The punishment was carried out in a public park in Banda Aceh, where the man […] Indonesian couple publicly caned 140 times for sex outside marriage

Controversy erupts as Kwara state hospitals enforce cashless policy. Residents raise alarms on poor patients, network issues, emergencies, amongst others.

Cubana Chiefpriest jabs his alleged baby mama Hellen Ati at his wife’s birthday party, addressing marriage pressures and fan reactions in a dramatic celebration.

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre, Niger State, following her arraignment before a court over alleged cyber-related offences. Okorie was arrested on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Lagos State by operatives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). She was later transferred to the custody of the Nigeria […]

“Exactly. On ground here in Ankara, their officials were shocked to learn that it was an issue in Nigerian media/blogs,” she wrote. The post Turkish officials were shocked Tinubu stumble made headlines in Nigeria – Abike Dabiri appeared first on Vanguard News.

A lawmaker urges Governor Soludo to rethink the Onitsha market closure, citing massive economic losses and calling for dialogue with market leaders. Read More: https://punchng.com/reconsider-your-decision-on-onitsha-market-closure-lawmaker-urges-soludo/

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has revealed plans by the state government to set up an Energy Commission that will oversee and coordinate energy investments. Governor Alia made this known in Abuja during the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Roundtable Engagement with Benue State. The event was held under the theme “From Strategy to Accelerating Private […] Benue to create Energy Commission as Alia targets power investments

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), led by Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has asserted that Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State left the Kwankwasiya Movement and the party due to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s intentions of subjugation, rather than for selfish reasons. The party further claimed that the true betrayer in the situation was Kwankwaso, who has […]

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has claimed he resolved a feud with South African rapper AKA before his tragic death. In a posthumous birthday message on Instagram, Burna Boy expressed regret The post Burna Boy reveals posthumous reconciliation with AKA appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lagos State Police have denied reports that officers opened fire on residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting that no gun was fired during the demonstrations.

China has executed 11 members of the notorious Ming family criminal syndicate, accused of operating mafia-style scam centres in northern Myanmar and killing workers who attempted to escape, Chinese state media reported on Thursday. According to Xinhua News Agency, the convicts were sentenced to death in September after being found guilty of crimes, including homicide, […]