The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a gang linked to the brutal killing of a woman and her six children at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano. The breakthrough followed days of coordinated, intelligence-driven operations carried out between Friday night and the early hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026. A statement [...]

Newly divorced actress Anita Joseph sparks debate on Instagram, questions married men not wearing wedding rings, promises more marriage insights.

The Nigerian Army assures residents of a Sokoto community of sustained protection following a recent bandit attack, committing to restore normalcy and secu Read More: https://punchng.com/army-pledges-to-protect-sokoto-community-after-bandit-attack/

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo reportedly supports the Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket in the 2027 election as part of efforts to challenge President Bola Tinubu.

Tony Elumelu's Heirs Energies has doubled crude oil production, increased gas output and power generation and reactivated about 100 dormant wells within five years.

A notorious drug trafficker, Lekan Jimoh, alias Kanmo-Kanmo, has finally been arrested 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Jimoh was picked up on Friday, January 16, 2026, during a tactical raid in Owode, Ogun State, after years of evading capture. The NDLEA said [...]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has instituted legal action against state governors and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly refusing to disclose how billions of naira released as security votes have been utilised since May 29, 2023. SERAP said it approached the Federal High Court in Abuja following persistent breakdown of [...]

A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition with serious leg injuries after being mauled in a shark attack while swimming in Sydney Harbour off Shark Beach. Read More: https://punchng.com/shark-attacks-13-year-old-boy-in-sydney-harbour/

CAF has fined the Moroccan Football Federation after fans disrespected the Egyptian national anthem during the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match vs Nigeria.

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale shares encouragement with TikTok creator Jarvis after her breakup with Peller, emphasising resilience and personal growth

The Oyo State Police Command said on Saturday that it has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Azeez, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl who went to fetch water at a river in Iseyin Local Government Area. The Spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade said the report was received at the Ado-Awaye Police Division on January 15, 2026, and [...]

ICPC had opened an investigation into Mr Ozekhome, following a damning judgment of a London property tribunal. The post UK Property Fraud: ICPC files criminal charge against Ozekhome appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The charges against Mr Ozekhome follow a damning September 2025 judgment by a London property tribunal. The post UPDATED: ICPC arraigns Ozekhome over London property fraud involving late Jeremiah Useni appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has explained how he managed to save penalty kicks from Egypt stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush during Nigeria’s victory in the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff on Saturday night. The post AFCON: How I was able to save Salah, Marmoush penalty kicks – Nwabali appeared first on Vanguard News.

A man, Tajudeen has accused his wife, Halimat, of adultery among other vices, asking a Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, to dissolve the marriage. However, Halimat denied all the allegations brought against her. She also refused that their union be dissolved. According to Halimat, she would be doomed if their marriage was [...]

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Monday, January 19, 2026, perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the N59.7 Billion Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, Ika… The post Oborevwori To Flag Off Construction Of N59.7 Billion Agbor Flyover Project Jan 19 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Kano State Police Command said that the suspects were arrested during a sting operation that lasted through the night. The post Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder Of Housewife, Six Children In Kano appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigerian forward, Akor Adams, has named the Super Eagles as the best team at the AFCON. The Sevilla star spoke to reporters after Nigeria defeated Egypt in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Adams also said that he was proud of Eric Chelle’s side for winning the AFCON bronze medal. Recall that the Super Eagles […] AFCON: Nigeria’s Akor Adams names best team at tournament

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have taken into custody a 28-year-old man, identified as Friday Akonobi, in connection with the abduction and suspected ritual killing of a six-year-old girl, police said on Sunday. Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, told journalists that Akonobi was arrested in the early hours of January 17, [...]

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Engineer Olabode Jones Ajimijere, has enjoined Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the commissioner of police in the state and other heads of security agencies to ensure the release of the abducted Ilaje prince, Emorioloye Owolemi. Ajimijere made the call in a letter addressed to Aiyedatiwa […] Ensure release of abducted Ilaje prince – APC chieftain tells Aiyedatiwa, police

Despite the pride in the team’s achievement, Adams admitted the bronze medal still came with mixed emotions. The post ‘We’re The best Team;’ Akor Adams Praises Super Eagles Unity After AFCON Bronze Finish appeared first on Channels Television.

A French minister warns that Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs over the Greenland purchase could be ‘deadly’ for the US economy, affecting farmers and indu Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-also-stands-to-lose-from-threatened-tariffs-french-minister/

I’m still governor of Rivers State – Fubara By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has regretted the recurrent political crises in the state, boosting that he remains the governor of the state. Fubara said as Governor every year has always started in bad light, saying that in the earlier part […] The post I regret recurrent political crises in Rivers – Fubara appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is set to host a joint wedding ceremony for nine of his children, all scheduled to take place on the same day. The minister, a former governor of Zamfara State, will be holding the large-scale ceremony on February 6, 2026, at the Central Mosque in Abuja. Details […] Matawalle’s nine sons, daughters set to wed same day in Abuja

One of the suspects, a relative of the woman, reportedly confessed to the killings in Kano. The post UPDATED: Police arrest suspects over killing of mother, six children in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

One of the suspects, a relative of the woman, reportedly confessed to the killings in Kano. The post Kano police arrest three suspects over murder of woman, six children appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Super Eagles centre-back, Calvin Bassey has expressed happiness after Nigeria defeated Egypt to win the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Bassey didn’t feature in the match due to suspension after picking up a yellow card against Morocco in the semi-final. The Fulham star was in the stands as he watched Nigeria defeat the Pharaohs 4-2 […] AFCON: ‘I’m happy to get something, thank God’ – Bassey after Nigeria beat Egypt

A forensic risk advisory firm, Pearl Forensic Risk Advisory Services, has trained officers of the Nigeria Police Force on forensic and fraud investigation techniques, in a move aimed at strengthening The post Firm trains Police on forensic, fraud investigation skills appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Music City Central Festival has wrapped up its maiden edition in Lagos, setting a high benchmark for live music production and industry engagement in the city. Organised by SpringBox Africa, The post Music City Central raises bar for live production, industry dialogue in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has responded to complaints made by Senegal against Morocco ahead of the final.

Anambra State Police have arrested a suspect in the abduction and ritual killing of a six-year-old girl, a case linked to a native doctor in Enugu. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspect-over-abduction-killing-of-six-year-old-girl-in-anambra/

UK Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has condemned US President Donald Trump’s threat to slam new tariffs on the UK and several European countries over the dispute involving Greenland. In a statement posted on her official X handle on Saturday, Badenoch described the move as a terrible idea. She said, “President Trump is completely wrong to […] Greenland: ‘Terrible idea’ -.Kemi Badenoch condemns Trump’s tariff threat on UK

Ademola Lookman says the Super Eagles can be proud of their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles ended their campaign on a positive note, edging the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalities in the third-place match. Nigeria finished second in the previous edition but failed to surpass […] AFCON 2025: Super Eagles proud of performance in Morocco – Lookman

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru praises his teammates for their support after missing a penalty. Nigeria clinched the bronze at AFCON 2025 in a tense shoot-out win over Egypt.

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and its Governing Council have endorsed a 25-year transformation agenda that positions the institution to become a digitally driven, entrepreneurially oriented, and globally connected university. The post FUOYE approves 25-year strategic plan to safeguard varsity’s stability appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The African Democratic Congress has declared that removing President Bola Tinubu from office is essential to rescuing Nigeria from what it described as an unprecedented governance crisis. The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, arguing that the country cannot be saved while the current administration […] The post Getting Tinubu Out Of Power Only Way To Rescue Nigeria  In 2027—  ADC appeared first on OsunDefender.