A DSS witness provides evidence in Omoyele Sowore’s cyberbullying trial over social media posts allegedly targeting President Bola Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/cyberbullying-dss-witness-testifies-provides-evidence-in-sowore-trial/

Joaquin Wike, son of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has graduated with a Master of Science degree in Management and Technology Change from King’s College London. The pictures from The post Wike’s son bags Master’s degree from London varsity appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Kebbi State Police have arraigned Shafiu Atiku, a suspected motorcycle robbery suspect, following an armed attack on a commercial rider in Birnin Kebbi. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arraign-motorcycle-robbery-suspect-in-kebbi/

Michael David Prof. Charity Justin Takyun, a professor of Medical and Health Psychology in the department of Psychology at the Federal University of Lafia, has recommends timely intervention to psychological… The post Don Recommends Timely Intervention To Psychological Distress, Others As Prevention Measures Against Mental Illness appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu swears in Hulayat Omidiran as the new Federal Character Commission chair, along with 37 new commissioners, at the State House. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-swears-in-fcc-chair-37-commissioners/

Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde (PDP) and Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang (APC) hold separate meetings with President Tinubu at Aso Rock amid 2027 political talks. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-makinde-mutfwang-meet-tinubu-at-aso-rock/

A branch pastor was allegedly demoted after his former disciple, now married to the lead pastor, called him "son," igniting debates on church power dynamics.

Yeni Kuti, the eldest daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has reacted to the ongoing online feud between her brother, Seun and music superstar Wizkid. The post ‘Wizkid is my friend’ – Yeni Kuti reacts amid ongoing feud appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday refuted claims of undue delay in the promotion of police inspectors following the 2025 Departmental Selection Board (DSB) exercise. PSC described a recent The post PSC debunks claim over alleged delay in promotion of police inspectors appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A young lady grabbed attention on her wedding day as she couldn’t stop crying after visiting the grave of her mother, who died two weeks before the ceremony.

President Bola Tinubu has met with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and one other governor who just dumped the PDP for the APC amid the N30 billion saga.

The National Shippers Association of Nigeria (NSAN) has rejected the recent increase of port service charges approved by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), warning that the move could raise trade costs and aggravate inflation. The post Nigerian shippers reject port fees hike, fear inflation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Heirs Insurance Group has announced the launch of its first-ever Heirs Insurance Hackathon, inviting students in tertiary institutions to compete for N9 million.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Danish club Brøndby IF have completed he signing of Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis on a free transfer, Prompt News reports. Dennis signed a contract with Brøndby IF    until the summer of 2028. The 28-year-old has been without a club since his contract was terminated by Premier League Nottingham Forest last [...]

The Southern Kaduna People have commended President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for what they described as sustained efforts to mitigate insecurity in the state and The post Southern Kaduna commends Tinubu, Uba Sani over efforts to tackle insecurity appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria cashew exports have surpassed $400M, with leaders pushing for more value addition and local consumption to unlock the sector’s full potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-cashew-sector-contributes-over-400m-in-exports-facan/

The operatives of the Delta State Police Command said they have recorded major breakthroughs in the fight against kidnappers, cultists and armed robbers, leading to the arrest of ten suspects.… The post Police Arrest Ten Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers In Delta appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Traditional leaders, health professionals, and academics have called for the introduction of gerontology and geriatrics as standalone courses in Nigerian universities to address the growing care needs of senior citizens. The post Stakeholders urge Nigerian universities to introduce gerontology, geriatrics courses appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has formally declared the last Saturday of every January as Igbo Adoration and Thanksgiving Day. The Igbo socio-cultural organisation took the decision at its National Executive Committee The post Ohanaeze Ndigbo declares every last Saturday of January as Igbo adoration, thanksgiving Day appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in the chairman and commissioners of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, at the State House, Abuja. DAILY POST reports that the new FCC Chairman, Hulayat Omidiran, took the oath of office alongside 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The 59-year-old Omidiran, who is […] Tinubu swears in FCC chairman, 37 commissioners

Two men, identified as Okewale Oluleke and Oluwasegun Oluwasanmi, were on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over alleged offensive social media posts said to be capable of breaching public peace in Lagos State. The defendants, aged 48 and 50, respectively, are standing trial on a four-count charge relating to conspiracy and conduct likely […] Lagos court arraigns two men for alleged offensive online publications

A civil society group warns the National Assembly’s delay in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill puts Nigeria’s 2027 general elections at risk. Read More: https://punchng.com/situation-room-faults-nassembly-over-delay-in-electoral-act-amendment/

The Ondo State Government has directed contractors to resume work immediately on all technical colleges, warning of sanctions for further delays. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-orders-contractors-back-to-technical-college-sites/

Social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, has accused Afrobeat musician Wizkid of disrespecting music legend Fela Kuti. In a viral video released on Thursday, VDM stated that Nigeria is the only county that do not recognize music legends, stating that while other countries honors great artists, Nigerians disregard theirs as “past glory”. He […] VeryDarkMan knocks Wizkid for insulting Fela

The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Thursday, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the state electoral body (LASIEC) conduct by-elections in three wards which became vacant last year following… The post Deaths: Lagos Assembly Asks Sanwo-Olu To Conduct By-Election To Fill Three Vacant Wards appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A coalition of 70 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country has warned that a delay in the passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill could undermine timely preparations for the 2027 General Elections. The CSOs, operating under the aegis of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, in a statement they issued on Thursday, noted […] The post CSOs Urge Speedy Passage Of Electoral Act Bill, Warn Delay Poses Danger For 2027 Polls appeared first on OsunDefender.

A tax policy expert at the University of Lagos, Prof. Isaac Nwaogwugwu, has said ongoing Federal Government tax reforms have effectively eroded Nigeria’s middle class, blaming the outcome on weak The post Tax reforms have wiped out Nigeria’s middle class — UNILAG professor appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sometimes, a sermon leaves the church and enters the streets. In January 2026, one sermon did exactly that, sparking a national conversation that pulled together faith, music, money, legacy, and respect. At the center of it all were three well-known Nigerians from very different worlds: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Afro-jujú legend Sir Shina Peters, and banking […] The post Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo vs Shina Peters: The ₦20 Million comparison that shocked Nigeria appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The witness, Cyril Nosike, an official of the DSS, told the court that a false claim made by Sowore against President Bola Tinubu, in which he described the President as a criminal, generated tension and threatened public safety. The post Alleged Defamation: DSS Witness Links Sowore’s Post On Tinubu To Public Tension appeared first on Channels Television.

BLord reveals that his recent feud with VDM was a strategic collaboration to boost the Ratel app’s visibility, countering misconceptions of rivalry.

A Nigerian lawyer, Stella Justice, has drawn people’s attention to whether denying their spouses food was a crime. Her explanation attracted mixed reactions.

Atiku Abubakar warns that loopholes in the Electoral Act jeopardise the credibility of the 2027 elections, urging urgent amendments to ensure electoral integrity.

A lady has caused quite a stir on social media after announcing her application for a visa to Belarus. Many people expressed their worries about her decision.

Kano's tailors and textile traders experience a surge in demand for APC-themed attire as anticipation builds for Governor Yusuf's potential party switch.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s son, Joaquin, has earned a Master’s degree in Management and Technology Change from King’s College London. See graduation photos Read More: https://punchng.com/wikes-son-bags-masters-degree-from-kings-college-london/

The deputy governors of Abia and Akwa Ibom states have jointly intervened to restore calm between the people of Akirika Obu in Ukwa East LGA of Abia State and their neighbours, Ikot Udo, in Ika LGA of  Akwa Ibom State. The peace meeting was convened to prevent disruption of the ongoing construction of the Abia-Akwa Ibom […] Abia, Akwa Ibom broker peace to allow inter-state link road