Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong wins his first trophy with Al Ahli after their victory in the UAE-Qatar Super Cup. Learn more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/super-cup-troost-ekong-wins-first-trophy-with-al-ahli/

The Federal Government has explained why Nigeria’s public universities have remained strike-free since President Bola Tinubu assumed office.

He noted that early indications suggested that the new tax framework is already easing the tax burden on workers, particularly salary earners whose taxes are deducted at source. The post PAYE Cuts Increased Workers’ Take-Home Pay In January — Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

Seven essential updates on the alleged coup targeting President Bola Tinubu have surfaced, detailing what happened, who is involved, and what it means for Nigeria.

Last week, I read a report that genuinely gladdened my heart. It was the news that Nigerian music stars Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the defunct P-Square, had resolved their feud that erupted in 2023 over the general elections. That disagreement, which played out noisily on social media, stemmed […]

The government described the allegation, published by an online medium, as unfounded and a misrepresentation of facts. The post Nasarawa Govt refutes claims of N707m spent on refreshments appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Board announced timelines for UTME and Direct Entry registration, examination dates, and the applicable e-PIN categories and charges. The post UTME 2026: JAMB begins sale of forms, warns CBT centres against fraudulent practices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

CAF has scheduled a hearing for January 27, 2026, to address the AFCON 2025 final controversies involving Pape Thiaw and the Senegal-Morocco incident.

Pastor Abel Damina has responded strongly to Pastor Korede Komaiya’s viral comments about poor pastors, calling him greedy and accusing him of promoting materialism

The former southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and  Chairman of forum of former members of Enugu House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged Ministers to perform better The post Ministers must perform better to enhance APC 2027 chances – Onoh appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London, ahead of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf’s defection to the party. His Chief of Staff, Muhammad Garba, made this known in a statemen saying Ganduje arrived in Abuja aboard a British Airways flight at about 5:30 am on […] Kano: Ganduje returns from London ahead Gov Yusuf’s defection to APC

Kano State is bracing for a population surge, with between 600,000 and 700,000 new babies expected in 2026, the state government has revealed. The projection, based on a 3.5% annual population growth rate from 2006, highlights the mounting pressure on the state’s already stretched health system. Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, Executive Secretary of the Kano […]

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has taken a light-hearted swipe at Arsenal following United’s dramatic 3–2 victory over the Gunners at the Emirates on Sunday night. The post ‘Your only hope is corners’ — Amad Diallo trolls Arsenal fan after United win appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has praised goalkeeper Darlington Ovunda for his performance in the win over Abia Warriors. Ovunda was instrumental in the Solid Miners 2-1 win over Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. The shot-stopper’s performance earned him the Man-of-the-Match award. Mangut insisted that the goalkeeper’s performance proved decisive […] NPFL: Mangut hails Ovunda’s performance in Nasarawa United’s win over Abia Warriors

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion in November that Tokyo could intervene militarily in any attack on Taiwan triggered a sharp backlash from China. The post China warns citizens against Japan travel during Lunar New Year appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State chapter, has reaffirmed its unwavering loyalty to the party and declared its readiness to win all elective positions in the 2027 general elections. Mrs Maria Dogo, the State Publicity Secretary of the party, spoke while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the party’s Expanded Caucus Meeting held on […] 2027: We’re fully ready – Kaduna PDP

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order. The directive was given on Monday during the governor’s on-site visit to the market, along with some of his aides and […] The post Soludo Closes Onitsha Market Over Sit-At-Home Defiance appeared first on OsunDefender.

Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has returned to Nigeria after spending some years in exile. His return is coming after reports that his name was removed from the Federal Government’s wanted list under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Yoruba Nation activist arrived in Ibadan on Monday, where he proceeded directly […] After years in exile, Sunday Igboho returns to Ibadan

A lady who studied German at the University of Ibadan has been celebrated on social media after the German Language School made an open offer to her.

By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has shut down Onitsha Main Market and declared a total crackdown on what he called economic sabotage by the traders. A government statement said: “Following the protracted economic sabotage cloaked as ‘Monday sit at home’, the Anambra State government has moved in to crack down on […] The post Soludo shuts Onitsha Main market over sit-at-home defiance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Monday ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders reportedly failed to heed the state government’s directive to open for business on Mondays despite the sit-at-home order. Soludo gave the directive during an on-the-spot assessment of the market, accompanied by top government officials [...]

A Nigerian man analysed Tonto Dikeh’s reconciliation post, highlighting her spiritual transformation and her renewed relationship with Olakunle Churchill.

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week over traders’ continued defiance of the state government’s directive to ignore the Monday sit-at-home order.

French lawmakers were set to vote on proposed legislation on Monday that would ban access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, a move strongly backed by President Emmanuel Macron as part of efforts to curb excessive screen time and protect minors’ mental health. The draft law, introduced by centrist lawmakers, […]

LAWMA sweepers spoke about harassment, danger and discrimination on Lagos roads as the agency announced health insurance and tougher enforcement.

An Ogun lawmaker, Afolabi Afuape, rallies support for President Tinubu’s second term, citing economic recovery and the need to continue his leadership beyo Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-lawmaker-rallies-support-for-tinubus-second-term/

A US-based rights group said on Monday it had confirmed the deaths of nearly 6,000 people during a wave of protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, as Tehran warned Washington against intervening. The protests started in late December, driven by economic grievances, but turned into a mass movement against the Islamic republic, with huge […] The post Iran protest death toll nears 6,000; Tehran warns US against intervention appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has reacted to growing speculation that he could emerge as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general election, stressing that leadership is not built on perfection. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, monitored by The News Chronicle Dogara said history has shown […]

Official flags of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were on Monday hoisted at the Kano State Government House ahead of the formal return of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling party. Governor Yusuf is expected to formally register as an APC member on Monday alongside 22 lawmakers, eight House of Representatives members and 44 […]

The Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, has told Nigerians to blame the Federal Government for the effect of strikes on the country’s healthcare system. The National Secretary of JOHESU, Martin Egbanubi, said this on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. Egbanubi said the union’s one-point demand remains […] Blame govt for effect of strike on healthcare system – JOHESU tells Nigerians

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria ahead of the anticipated defection of Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the ruling party. Ganduje arrived in Abuja at about 5:30 a.m. on Monday aboard a British Airways flight from London, according to a statement signed […]

“The gathering is intended to show solidarity during the hearing of a court case instituted against JUAC,” it says. The post FCT teachers join ongoing union strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kano state projects 600,000 to 700,000 births by 2026, with a critical health workforce deficit prompting plans for recruitment in underserved areas.

Twenty-one members of the Kano State Assembly have officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawmakers announced their defection on Monday. This is coming after about 774 members of the NNPP defected to the APC in Rimin Gado Local Government Area of the state. DAILY POST […] 21 Kano Assembly members officially defect to APC

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has described concerns linking voter apathy to insecurity as largely a matter of perception, insisting that extensive measures were being put in place to guarantee violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. This position was stated by the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, […]

A Nigerian doctor has taken to social media to dismiss claims that popular pastor Chris Oyakhilome healed 10 crippled people in his church, and he explained why.