Balarabe Abbas Lawal, on Friday, called for renewed collaboration, strict environmental protection and sustained security efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s largest national park, Gashaka Gumti National Park, and other protected areas across the country. Lawal made the call while speaking on the growing threats facing Nigeria’s conservation sites, including illegal logging, poaching, encroachment and insecurity, which […]

Femi Kuti Opens Up on Father’s Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award By Oscar Okhifo, Abuja Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti has described the posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed on his…

Similarly, the spokesperson also said a trans-national syndicate engaging in trans-border criminal activities was uncovered.

Chelsea are trying to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes as two Blues players, Axel Disasi and Aaron Anselmino, are set to leave Stamford Bridge before the January transfer window closes. According to Sky Sports News, Jacquet has already made it clear he wants to move to Chelsea. It now depends on whether Chelsea can agree […] Transfer: Two players to leave Stamford Bridge as Chelsea eye Jacquet

Renowned film and television actress Catherine O’Hara has died at the age of 71, bringing to a close a remarkable career that left a lasting mark on global entertainment. Her talent agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed that the actress passed away at her home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The cause of [...]

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has banished Niger Tornadoes from the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. The league body stated that the venue is unfit to host league matches following recent guidelines on broadcast and TV rights requirements. Niger Tornadoes have been asked to adopt either the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl Stadium in Ilorin or […] NPFL banishes Niger Tornadoes from Bako Kotangora Stadium

Troops of  the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralized scores of bandits across North East Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) in a statement said intelligence has confirmed the killing of JULAIBIB, a top ISWAP commander operating within the Gujba axis of the […] Troops neutralize scores of bandits in North East, recover arms, ammunition

CJID and INEC initiate training to combat election misinformation, promoting media literacy to uphold electoral integrity ahead of February 21 Area Council election.

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has described his emergence as the Oloja of Lagos-elect as a solemn call to service that comes with significant cultural and communal responsibilities. Kosoko, 72, was formally presented as Oloja-elect on January 24 at the palace of the Elereko of Lagos, marking a new chapter in his public life beyond […] My emergence as Oloja of Lagos-elect call to service – Jide Kosoko

Nigerian Army’s Operation HADIN KAI successfully neutralized a top ISWAP commander in Borno, foiling multiple terror attacks and recovering weapons. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-iswap-commander-foils-terror-attacks-in-borno/

Elena Rybakina took revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win a nail-biting Australian Open final on Saturday and clinch her second Grand Slam title. The post Ice-cool Rybakina beats Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final appeared first on Vanguard News.

  The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Daisi Elemide, has denied claims that lawmakers in the state were paid to secure alternative accommodation ahead of the planned demolition of their quarters at Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, under the state’s urban renewal project. Elemide said the lawmakers have no objection to the demolition of […] The post Ogun Speaker Denies Lawmakers Were Paid to Relocate Ahead of Quarters Demolition appeared first on OsunDefender.

Abia Warriors have been hit with injuries crisis ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 24 encounter against Katsina United. The Umuahia-based club will miss six players for their trip to Katsina. The absentees are Augustine Njoku, Yakub Hammed, Wilson Elu, Innocent Godwin and Ayodele Ezekiel who are all battling with different degrees […] NPFL: Abia Warriors face injury crisis ahead Katsina United clash

Founder of One Love Family, SatGuru Maharaj ji has called for the appointment of a Nigerian as Head Coach for the Super Eagles.  He said his persistent call on Nigeria The post Guru Maharaj ji canvasses appointment of Nigerian as Eagles coach appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Unlike many mainstream tracks, Man2Man isn’t designed for radio hooks or viral dance trends. Instead, it emphasises storytelling, wordplay, and presence. The post Bars over hooks: Dremo’s Man2Man revives Nigerian rap, freestyle battles appeared first on Vanguard News.

CAF has approved Nigeria’s request to move the crucial Under-20 World Cup qualifier against Senegal from Ibadan to Abeokuta due to poor pitch conditions.

Canadian-born Hollywood star, Catherine O’Hara has died at 71.   O’Hara, best known for her iconic roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, passed away at her Brentwood home in Los The post Home Alone actress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed optimism about securing victory.

France is tightening infant formula rules, setting stricter limits on the cereulide toxin after contaminated products led to a massive global recall. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-tightens-infant-formula-rules-after-toxin-scare/

Tension briefly flared in the Asylum Down Electoral Area of the Klottey-Korle Constituency during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ongoing presidential primaries after some delegates accused a local coordinator of pocketing money meant for their transportation.

The group called on residents of Anambra, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, and other parts of the South-East to remain indoors on Monday, February 2, and avoid all business and public activities

Transcorp Hotels Plc has posted a historic revenue of ₦97.04 billion for the 2025 financial year, representing a 38 per cent year-on-year growth and pushing the company close to the ₦100 billion mark, as gross profit jumped by about 49 per cent. The hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (NGX: TRANSCOHOT), with a market capitalisation […]

The Presidency said Nigeria is on a “healing journey” and firmly on course to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030 as it intensifies efforts to deepen economic and financial The post Nigeria on ‘healing journey’ to $1trn economy by 2030 – Presidency appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

“I don’t know how the likes of Funke Akindele and others are doing it — creating skits every day, changing costumes all the time. I can’t do it,” he said. The post ‘I’ll come back to cinema if…; but I can’t dance to promote movie – Kunle Afolayan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rivers Govt Denies Barring Renewed Hope Ambassadors From Stadium ITODE AKARI The Rivers State Government has dismissed claims that it barred the Renewed Hope Ambassadors from using the Yakubu Gowon…

Get the complete list of all Premier League transfers from the January 2026 window. See every signing, loan, and departure for all 20 clubs. Read More: https://punchng.com/latest-deals-premier-league-clubs-busy-in-january-transfer-window/

The US Government Exchange Alumni Association in Abuja hosted a networking event for 300 alumni to reconnect and discuss social and developmental issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-alumni-association-hosts-networking-event-in-abuja/

Learn why every individual and employer in Nigeria must file tax returns by the March 31 deadline. Tax expert Taiwo Oyedele explains the requirements. Read More: https://punchng.com/every-individual-must-file-tax-returns-by-march-31-oyedele/

The Ashanti Regional office of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has disclosed that 125 fire cases have been recorded in the first month of 2026.

According to the military, Julaibib, a top ISWAP commander operating in the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle, was among the key terrorists eliminated by troops. The post Troops Eliminate Top Terrorist Targets In North-East appeared first on Channels Television.

“The elimination of the terrorist leader has thrown ISWAP elements in the area into disarray… representing a major blow to the command and control structure of ISWAP in the region,” it added.

The 2026 edition of the Joy FM Big Workout came to a colourful close on Saturday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, bringing together fitness, fun and entertainment in a celebration of healthy living.

Taiwo Oyedele clarifies the ‘power of substitution’ in Nigerian tax law, explaining it’s a long-standing global practice, not a new arbitrary power. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-of-substitution-in-tax-law-not-new-says-oyedele/

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has justified its new directive requiring full-time government appointees to resign at least six months before contesting party executive positions, saying the decision was made to strengthen the party while allowing the government to focus on fixing the struggling economy. Tanko Rashid Computer, Deputy National Director of Elections and IT for the NDC and CEO of GIFEC, explained that the decision was taken by the National Executive Committee (NEC) under Article 54 of the party's constitution, which grants the NEC residual powers to resolve matters not explicitly covered in the constitution.

Chairman of Cross River State Businessmen’s Forum, Chief Henry Onwe, has faulted the House of Representatives’ resolution calling for the suspension of the Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, describing it as hasty, harsh and unrealistic. Onwe urged the lawmakers to launch an investigation into allegations against […] Probe UCTH CMD before suspending him – Onwe tells Reps

These troops recorded multiple successes in Adamawa State after responding swiftly to a distress call from Barama community, Mubi North LGA, foiling an armed robbery attempt. The post Top ISWAP commander Julaibib killed in Borno – Military appeared first on Vanguard News.