The Oyo State Police Command has launched an intensive manhunt for kidnappers responsible for abducting an Indian expatriate and other criminal elements operating in parts of the state, following a deadly weekend attack in Ogunmakin community, Oluyole Local Government Area. The post Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of Indian expatriate in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Okafor rules his compound with fear until Ifunanya arrives. When he attacks, she reveals a secret that finally breaks his hold and saves Tunde's home.

The Ministry of the Interior has renewed curfew hours for Nkwanta Township and its surrounding communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, following advice from the Oti Regional Security Council.

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad have arrested four suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” robbery syndicate operating within Abakpa-Nike and other parts of Enugu metropolis. Spokesman of the Police Command in Enugu, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended while operating with […]

The Chief Executive Officer of StarOil Ghana, Kwame Tieku, has taken a swipe at competitors questioning the company’s low pricing strategy, insisting Ghanaians have not forgotten who stood with them when fuel prices soared in 2022.

South Africa has sent a team to help with rescue efforts after a local politician was swept away by floodwaters while visiting neighbouring Mozambique.

… it remains unclear whether President Trump can effectively influence Venezuela’s actions, let alone shape the broader geopolitical landscape of the Americas. Imagine a nation, blessed with the world’s largest oil reserves – a staggering 303 billion barrels – suddenly finding itself under foreign occupation, its leader a captive. If such an act is deemed […] The post Trump’s crude vision for Venezuela, By Bisi Olanipekun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Thirteen school pupils have died in South Africa after the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry south of the city of Johannesburg.

Police in Enugu State kill one Enugu kidnap suspect and recover an AK-47 after a gun battle on the Adani-Nsukka Road. A manhunt is on for fleeing gang memb Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-kidnap-suspect-in-shootout-on-enugu-highway/

The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents against scooping fuel following reports of a diesel spill from an overturned tanker at the Tincan–Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos. The incident occurred when a diesel-laden tanker overturned on the bridge, inward Mile 2, leading to fuel leakage and severe traffic disruption along the busy route. Confirming the […]

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dissociated itself from a planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In a statement issued The post NNPP disowns planned protest against INEC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Indigenous contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Monday blocked the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the Federal Government’s failure to honour agreements to pay over ₦4 trillion owed for completed projects. The post Again, indigenous contractors block finance ministry over ₦4trn debt appeared first on Vanguard News.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has dissociated itself from a planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Abuja and across other states of the federation. In a statement issued on Monday from its National Secretariat in Abuja, the party said it had been alerted to […] ‘They’re impostors’ – NNPP disowns planned protest against INEC

Execution, not strategy, is where most organizations struggle. CEOs must set clear expectations, remove obstacles, and insist on follow-through to convert plans into results.

His mother humiliated me during pregnancy, forcing me to leave. I reclaimed dignity, exposed hidden consequences, and taught respect, boundaries, and self-worth.

The victim who committed suicide is one of at least eight victims that the fraudsters duped. The post American commits suicide after being defrauded by Nigerian cybercriminals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal Government has removed Meta Platforms Inc., owner of Facebook, and Elon Musk’s X Inc., formerly Twitter, from the amended cyberbullying charges filed against politician and activist Omoyele Sowore. The development was announced on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja by the government’s counsel, A.T. Kehinde, SAN, during […]

Frank Davies, a member of the legal team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, says his client is in good spirits ahead of his hearing scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, in the United States.

The Federal Government has reacted to criticism by northern elders over the location of a gold refinery in Lagos, saying the gov't is regionally biaed.

The Nigerian Army officially dismisses reports alleging a mutiny threat over salaries, labeling the claims as false, misleading, and sensational. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-dismisses-mutiny-threat-report-as-false-alarm/

Nigerians express shock as Afrofuji singer Destiny Boy’s remains arrive in Ayetoro. His tragic death sparks emotional reactions and rampant speculation online

The Federal Government has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), alleging a breach of the federal character principle in the siting of a gold refinery in Lagos State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, described the NEF’s […]

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she initially struggled to bond with her son, admitting she cried upon learning she was having a boy instead of the daughter she had hoped for. Speaking in an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Savage explained that her desire for a girl made it challenging to connect with [...]

HARARE - Five Pomona City apartment blocks will be ready for handover to clients by the end of June this year, Westprop Holdings chief executive Mr Ken Sharpe has disclosed. The post First set of Pomona City apartment blocks in Harare will be ready by June appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

There is no gainsaying the fact that, your phone or tablet running out of battery at the wrong moment can feel like a mini disaster. Imagine rushing to an important… The post 5 Best Recommended Itel Power Banks To Use: Strong, Durable, And Always Ready appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

It was during one of my random scrolling moments on Monday that I came across a snippet of an interview with American rapper Rick Ross, talking about a lesson his mother taught him.

There is no gainsaying the fact that, your phone or tablet running out of battery at the wrong moment can feel like a mini disaster. Imagine rushing to an important The post 5 Best Recommended itel Power Banks to Use: Strong, Durable, and Always Ready appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

JAMB warns candidates against NIN abuse for the 2026 UTME registration. Learn about prohibited acts, sanctions, and key registration dates starting January Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-warns-against-nin-abuse-as-utme-registration-starts-january-26/

Nigerians withdrew a total of ₦36.34 trillion through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) between January and June 2025, despite higher transaction charges introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to curb excessive cash usage, according to data from the apex bank. Figures from the CBN’s quarterly statistical bulletin showed that withdrawals in the first half […]

A pro-Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, group in Akwa Ibom State, PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice, PAPAJ, has joined in the calls for immediate and unconditional release of a detained social media critic, Princess God’sown Udoito. Udoito was last week was arraigned by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command before the state High Court following […] PDP group joins calls for release of Gov Eno’s critic, Princess Udoito

The army spokesperson said that mutiny is a grave offence under military law and alien to the institution’s ethos, discipline, and professionalism. The post Army Dismisses Reports Of Mutiny Threat, Commits To Troops Welfare appeared first on Channels Television.

The services are currently available in general hospitals at Dutse, Hadejia, Gumel, Kazaure, Ringim, Birnin Kudu, Jahun, Babura, Kafin Hausa and Birniwa as well as cottage hospitals at Bulangu and Gwaram. The post Jigawa launches free treatment for non-communicable diseases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging threats of mutiny by soldiers over salaries and allowances, describing the claim as sensational and detrimental to The post Army debunks mutiny report, affirms commitment to troop welfare appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In December 2025, the TikToker got into trouble after sharing a video claiming that Mercy’s husband, Prince Okojie, purchased a house for his pregnant mistress. The post Why I dropped charges against TikToker- Mercy Johnson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Get your afternoon recap on the AFCON final chaos, new 2026 overseas scholarships, a Lagos fallen tanker warning, and Oriyomi Hamzat’s political bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-fifa-slams-afcon-final-chaos-2026-overseas-scholarships-lagos-fallen-tanker-other-top-stories/

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has strongly criticised the some State Governments’ continued negotiation and reconciliation with bandits and terrorists, warning that the approach posed a grave threat to national security and could encourage more Nigerians to take up arms. In a statement on Monday, Adeyanju described the government’s actions as dangerous and […]