Journalists covering the protest were targeted at exactly 1:15 p.m. The post BREAKING: Police open fire on peaceful Lagos protesters, journalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Journalists covering the protest were targeted at exactly 1:15 p.m. The post Police open fire on peaceful Lagos protesters, journalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state. The post Cross River reaffirms commitment to primary healthcare appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian expert questioned why PhD students pay tuition fees, highlighting disparities with funding practices in other countries and sparking online debate.

The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has said the party operates without political godfathers, stressing that its structure is guided by principles rather than patronage. Akande also argued that politics itself should not be viewed negatively, attributing public distrust to the conduct of individuals rather than the system. The […] No godfatherism in Osun Accord — Chairman, Akande

Meta plans to test paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering users exclusive features while keeping core services free. Read More: https://punchng.com/meta-to-test-paid-subscriptions-on-instagram-facebook-whatsapp/

“Artificial Intelligence must amplify human judgment, not replace it; it must serve democracy, not undermine it...

Looking to shine on the world’s biggest stage, a delegation of emerging Nigerian documentary filmmakers are currently in Biarritz to take part in FIPADOC, the first major international documentary festival The post Nigerian filmmakers showcase documentary projects at FIPADOC 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

DisCos have attributed the latest collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid to low power generation, following a third incident recorded in less than one month.

The Federal Government has inaugurated an 18-man committee with a mandate to find ways to reclaim all ungoverned spaces for economic viability and reposition the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires and Veterans. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), while inaugurating the committee on Tuesday, described Nigeria Legion as a critical institution with a […]

Prominent businessman and renowned traditional titleholder, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, has passed away at the age of 93. Ojora, who is the father of Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki, wife of former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former First Lady of Kwara State, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Lagos Royal Family of the late Chief (Prince) […] Former Senate President’s wife, Toyin Saraki loses Father, Otunba Adekunle Ojora

The Zamfara State Police Command arrested a 38-year-old man with 954 suspected explosive materials believed to be intended for bandits’ IEDs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-38-year-old-man-with-954-suspected-explosives-in-zamfara/

A United Kingdom High Court of Appeal made the ruling The post Popular Nigerian blogger loses appeal, ordered to pay £100,000 damages to Daniel Olukoya, wife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Nigerian first-class graduate from Nile University has taken to social media to share his excited after being offered admission by the University of Cambridge.

The University of Cross River State, Unicross, has suspended its 24th matriculation ceremony following rising tension in the school, occasioned by the high cost of matriculation gowns. The post Tension in UNICROSS as VC insists on N10,000 for matriculation gown appeared first on Vanguard News.

Soludo argued that if the same traders could go to the stadium on Mondays to play, exercise on the roads, or engage in street trading, they could just as well open their shops. The post Onitsha Market: Insecurity As Excuse For Sit-At-Home Delusional, Says Soludo appeared first on Channels Television.

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 40-year-old man, Abubakar Sadiq, over the alleged murder of his elder brother, Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga. The police described Sadiq The post Police arrest man for allegedly killing elder brother in Adamawa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Bauchi’s Sa’adu Zungur University matriculates 4,024 students for the 2025/2026 session, with the management declaring zero tolerance for social vices. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-varsity-matriculates-4024-students-warns-against-social-vices/

Chaos erupted in Lagos on Wednesday as men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command fired tear gas to disperse residents protesting demolitions in Makoko and Iyana-Oworo.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was expected to tell the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday that oil-rich Venezuela’s interim leader will face the same fate as her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, unless she complies with US demands, according to prepared testimony. Rubio said Delcy Rodríguez, who was vice president under Maduro and is now […]

The Nigerian Army has rescued a kidnapped man in Taraba State following sustained search-and-rescue operations. This was disclosed by commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa. Uwa, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Jalingo, urged members of the public to continue supporting the ongoing military operations […] Army rescues kidnapped victim in Taraba, vows to deal with perpetrators

Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos has come down hard on environmental offenders, ordering the closure of shops for 20 days over reckless dumping of refuse on public roads. The Chairman of the council, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, issued the directive on Wednesday, mandating the Environmental Department to seal affected shops along the […]

The US has held significant sway over Iraqi politics since leading the 2003 invasion that ousted long-time ruler Saddam Hussein. The post Iraq PM candidate Maliki denounces Trump’s ‘blatant’ interference appeared first on Vanguard News.

Apple and Google are facing scrutiny after a technology watchdog reported that both companies allowed dozens of artificial intelligence (AI) apps capable of creating non-consensual nude images to operate on their app stores, despite policies that prohibit such content.   The findings were published on January 27, 2026, by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), a […]

Anthony Ufoh The Otunba of Lagos and the Lisa of Ife Kingdom, Otunba Abdul Lasisi Ajayi Ojora, is dead. He died on the 28th January 2026, aged 83, according to…

Police officers at the venue of the ongoing protest against demolitions in parts of Lagos State have fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday. The protesters had converged at the assembly complex to demand an end to forced evictions and the demolition of […] BREAKING: Police fire tear gas as protesters storm Lagos Assembly over demolitions

Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu over Nigeria’s frequent national grid collapse, contrasting campaign promises with the reality of multiple system fai Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-knocks-tinubu-over-frequent-grid-collapses/

Anambra State has won the Southeast overall best in the 2026 National Teachers Summit award.  The State also took 2nd position nationally.   The event, first of its kind in the country, was organized by Office of the Wife of the President in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education.   With the theme, “Empowering […]

IATA says airlines are facing financial pressure due to blocked ticket revenues in several countries, causing about $1.2 billion in airline revenues trapped.

The deputy governor, who described the visit as timely, said that Kogi shares boundaries with about ten states, making boundary management critical to the state. The post Kogi Govt reaffirms commitment to partner NBC to resolve boundary issues appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three police officers in an ambush by suspected bandits in Bakori Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Aliyu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Katsina. According to him, the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 12:44 p.m. when a […] Bandits kill three police officers in Katsina ambush

West Ham have officially signed winger Adama Traore from Fulham, reuniting the Spanish international with manager Nuno Espirito Santo at London Stadium. Read More: https://punchng.com/west-ham-sign-fulham-winger-traore/

The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu has formally resigned his membership of the party.   The former Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) conveyed his decision in a letter which he personally signed and submitted to the party Chairman in his ward, Uruagu, Nnewi. […]

"Policemen at the scene of the ongoing protest began shooting teargas at us. Many of us are injured" The post Video/Photos: Police tear-gas Lagos residents protesting Makoko demolitions appeared first on Vanguard News.

JAMB clarified that enrolled students could register for the 2026 UTME but must disclose their matriculation status or risk losing both admissions.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that despite years of progress, millions of children in Northern Nigeria are still being denied their right to education due to poverty, insecurity and deep-rooted social barriers. The Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, raised the concern on Tuesday while speaking at […] Out-of-school children, cultural barriers ‘hurting’ Northern Nigeria — UNICEF