The 9th edition of AFRIMA was held on Sunday, January 11, at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, drawing top stars from across Africa’s entertainment industry.

The President also reiterated his government's commitment to empowering young Nigerians and strengthening the creative economy. The post AFRIMA: I remain committed to supporting creative talents -Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Raji Adebayo The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa 1) has been inaugurated as the Chairman of the Oyo State Traditional Council by the state governor, Engineer Seyi… The post Oba Ladoja Emerges Chairman Oyo State Traditional Council, Alaafin Absent appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria’s AFCON campaign ended on Wednesday night after a 4–2 penalty shootout loss to hosts Morocco in the semi-finals. Senegal earlier booked their place in Sunday’s final with a 1–0… The post AFCON On SuperSport: Morocco, Senegal Brace For Sunday’s Final As Nigeria, Egypt Battle For Bronze appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The new plan requires a KES 6,750 ($52.8) upfront payment, plus KES 16,250 ($125.8) in activation fees and KES 3,010 ($23.3) for shipping, with the balance spread over six months. It adds KES 4,500 ($34.8) a month for the kit over six months to the standard KES 6,500 ($50.3) residential subscription fee.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has claimed that no section of the country is marginalising the Igbos, urging people of the South-East to stop fighting a war that ended 56 years ago, instead to embrace peace and full participation in nation-building. Soludo made the remarks on Thursday during the wreath-laying and parade ceremony to […] Nobody marginalising Igbos, stop fighting war that ended 56 years ago – Gov Soludo

As Nigerians celebrate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, retired military personnel have appealed for the increment of their monthly pension. DAILY POST reports that Major Joe Kama, Rtd made the appeal while speaking with newsmen at the Museum ground, Oba Ovonramwen square, Benin City during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance day celebration. While commending […] Armed Forces Day: Military retirees appeal for increase in pensions

Three Omatu brothers were buried in Anambra after dying in the Lagos Insurance House fire, as Peter Obi mourned and urged stronger emergency response.

The NFVCB says it is digitising over 280,000 film materials and compiling a four-volume record of films classified since 1994. The post NFVCB targets 24-hour film classification through reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Technical School Principal in Delta State, Mrs Rosemary Itawansa, is facing disciplinary action for turning the school land to farming and wood milling activities. The Delta State Ministry of Technical Education has ordered her immediate redeployment from the Sapele Technical College, Sapele, Delta State, to the Ministry of Technical Education, Asaba, for further posting. […] Principal sanctioned in Delta for farming, milling activities on school land

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, has assured members of the Nigerian Armed Forces of his administration’s unwavering support in their quest and efforts to safeguard and protect the sovereignty… The post Sanwo-Olu Assures Armed Forces Of Unwavering Support To Protect Nigeria’s Sovereignty appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has hinted that referee decisions cost Nigeria a place in the AFCON final after the Morocco defeat in the semifinal penalty shootout.

Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, months after dumping the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. The former presidential aspirant declared his ADC membership in Benin City on Thursday. Momodu put to bed possible questions on where his political ambitions lie by stating that he doesn’t have an interest in becoming a […] The post Dele Momodu Officially Joins ADC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of September 28, 2025, but the singer said the frightening experience has continued to affect his mental and emotional well-being.

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“VAT has always applied to fees, commissions, and charges for services rendered by banks and other financial institutions under Nigeria’s long-established VAT regime. The post No new VAT charges on bank services – NRS appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state has asked youths from the South East to fully participate in the affairs of the country so as to end self imposed marginalisation in… The post Igbo Must Stop Marginalising Themselves, Soludo Warns appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

For British-Nigerian rapper Knucks, home is more than geography. In A Fine African Man, his most personal project yet, the MOBO Award winner traces identity, survival, and self-definition across London and Enugu, blending soul-rooted hip-hop with ancestral memory and lived The post KNUCKS: Inside the life of A Fine African Man  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that investigations by security agencies showed that many persons involved in criminal activities around Ekpoma were indigenes of the area. Residents of Ekpoma, The post Indigenes responsible for kidnapping in Ekpoma, says Okpebholo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

El-Kanemi Warriors have secured the service of midfielder, Joseph Timi for the second stanza of the season. Timi joined the Borno Army from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Crown FC. The enterprising midfielder signed a contract until the end of the 2025-26 NPFL season. Timi moved to El-Kanemi Warriors is a significant step towards the […] NPFL: Timi leaves Crown FC for El-Kanemi Warriors

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the tax reform committee, refutes claims that the government has paused the new tax laws guidelines due to uncertainty. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyedele-denies-suspension-of-tax-laws-guidelines/

Taiwo Oyedele, chair of the Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms, refutes claims that the issuance of new tax law guidelines has been suspended. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyedele-denies-report-of-suspension-of-tax-laws-guidelines/

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified that there has been no new imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, dismissing claims circulating in some media outlets. The post NRS clarifies VAT on bank transactions, says no new tax introduced appeared first on Vanguard News.

The government’s response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear. The post Sokoto govt confirms evacuating village after threat by terrorist Turji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

US Congressman, Rep. Riley Moore, says the United States of America has a unique duty to defend Christians wherever they are being persecuted around the world. Moore made this statement on Thursday at the United States Commission International Religious Freedom, USCIRF. ​ Moore said, “We (United States of America) are a Christian nation founded on […] America bound by duty to defend Christians everywhere – Riley Moore

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the immediate employment of children of fallen servicemen in the state as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and… The post Fubara Directs Instant Jobs For Children Of Fallen Soldiers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President Tinubu, in the message, said: “On this Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day, Nigeria pauses to honour its heroes. The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to welfare dignity of Nigeria’s armed forces appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 15.15 percent in December 2025, down 2.18 percentage points from 17.33 percent in November, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported. The post Nigeria’s inflation rate falls to 15.15% in December 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said that Nigeria is the most dangerous country to be Christian in the entire world. Moore stated this at the United States Commission International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, event on Thursday. He was reacting to global Christian persecution with a focus on Nigeria, where he said Christians are being killed because […] Nigeria most dangerous country to be Christian – Riley Moore

Morocco will host the tournament from 17 March to 3 April, 2026. The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Drawn Against Zambia, Egypt, Malawi appeared first on Channels Television.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has lamented the killing of Nigerians soldiers by insurgents in the ongoing war against terrorists in Northern Nigeria especially in Smabisa forest, the stronghold of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. Governor Fubara spoke on Thursday in Port Harcourt during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, where he […] Nigerian soldiers continue to die in Sambisa forests – Gov Fubara laments

Dele Momodu claims President Tinubu can be unseated in 2027 if the opposition unites. The ADC has key figures positioned to challenge the APC effectively.

  President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s fallen heroes and reaffirmed his support for the Armed Forces as the country marked the Armed Forces Remembrance … Continue reading Remembrance Day: Tinubu Honours Fallen Heroes, Reaffirms Support For Armed Forces The post Remembrance Day: Tinubu Honours Fallen Heroes, Reaffirms Support For Armed Forces appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dispelled misinformation doing the rounds on the imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, including electronic money transfer, fees and commission, describing the… The post VAT Applies To Bank Charges On Customer Transactions, NRS Clarifies appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The monthly inflation trend also pointed to slower price increases. The NBS reported that the month-on-month headline inflation rate stood at 0.54 per cent in December 2025, representing a decline of 0.69 percentage points from the 1.22 per cent recorded in November.