A university don calls for unity among the Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo people in Warri as a pathway to socioeconomic development and lasting progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/don-urges-unity-among-delta-ethnic-communities/

The suspect who works as a private security officer in Brazil was arrested at the Abuja airport on Friday 23rd January 2026 upon her arrival on a Qatar Airways flight QR1431, following processed intelligence....

Former presidential candidate Gbenga Hashim has expressed serious concerns about the handling of security in Nigeria, following the kidnapping of over 170 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The post Kajuru Kidnapping: Gbenga Hashim raises concerns over handling of Nigeria’s security appeared first on Vanguard News.

Explosive materials stored in drums triggered the massive Lagos industrial estate fire in Amuwo-Odofin. Firefighters contained the blaze with no casualties Read More: https://punchng.com/explosive-materials-cause-lagos-industrial-estate-fire-fire-service/

Mohammed said the board had approved a four-month registration window for the examination, adding that the move was aimed at easing pressures on candidates and families. The post NABTEB extends timeline for 2026 NCEE registration appeared first on Vanguard News.

Seven ministers were sacked or resigned under President Tinubu between 2023 and 2025, following scandals, reshuffles, and controversies that reshaped his cabinet.

Nollywood actress Bidemi Kosoko, daughter of veteran actor Jide Kosoko, has welcomed a new baby. The news was announced by her sister, Sola Kosoko. Read More: https://punchng.com/actor-jide-kosokos-daughter-bidemi-welcomes-new-child/

Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social impact arm of Sahara Group, has commissioned its 17th Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable waste management, The post Sahara Group Foundation commissions 17th Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Ibeju-Lekki appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sunday Reflections   3rd Sunday of Year A   Together, we are stronger   ✠ A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 4:12-23   Hearing that John had been arrested, Jesus went back to Galilee, and, leaving Nazareth, he went and settled in Capernaum, a lakeside town on the borders of Zebulun and […]

Some Kwankwasiyya-affiliated youth groups in Kano State have declared their readiness to align politically with Governor Abba Yusuf, provided the administration addresses what they describe as marginalisation and exclusion from governance. At an engagement forum in Kano, held amid ongoing political realignments in the state, the youths made their position known on Saturday, stating that […] Kwankwasiyya youths signal conditional political alignment with Governor Abba Yusuf

Former Senator Abubakar Gada defects from ADC to PDP, citing political grievances with Aminu Tambuwal ahead of the 2027 elections in Sokoto State.

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with a mob attack that led to the death of a suspected armed robber in Calabar. The post Police arrest three over mob killing of robbery suspect in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned pastors against lying in a bid to sustain or promote their ministries. Speaking at the third service held at the church’s international headquarters, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, on Sunday during the final day of the 21-day […] Liars don’t last in ministry – Oyedepo warns pastors

A tripartite agreement signed between the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Government of Cameroon, the Borno State Government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of Nigerian refugees in Cameroon has begun to yield positive results. The post Refugees return home as FG, Cameroon pact takes effect appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Business and Technical Examination Board, NABTEB, has extended the timeline for the registration of 2026 National Common Entrance Examination, NCEE, into technical colleges, assuring stakeholders of a seamless process. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr Aminu Mohammed, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin through the […] NABTEB extends timeline for 2026 NCEE registration

…seizes bags of explosives heading to Kano, Kaduna …Edo village head, 72-year-old grandpa, others in custody as Agency recovers tons of illicit drugs in raids across states A 30-year-old Brazilian The post NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3b heroin in coffee packs at Abuja airport appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sen. Ali Ndume commends President Tinubu and Gov. Zulum for the successful resettlement of terror victims displaced by insurgents in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-hails-tinubu-zulum-over-resettlement-of-terror-victims/

Security operatives in Niger State have foiled an attempted kidnapping in Mashegu Local Government Area. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the attempted abduction occurred in the early hours of Saturday, at about 2:00 am, when unidentified armed men invaded […] Security operatives stop abduction attempt in Niger

The Sokoto government plans to enforce laws against high wedding costs, which it says are discouraging young people from marrying and fueling immoral behav Read More: https://punchng.com/high-wedding-costs-discourage-young-people-from-marriage-sokoto-gov/

“I am grateful to have my son back in my life”. The post ‘We’re now focused on co-parenting with love’ — Olakunle Churchill says after settling with ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 30.09 kilograms of white heroin valued at over N3bn. The agency said the illicit drug was concealed inside factory-sealed coffee packs brought into the country by the suspect. In a statement on Sunday, the NDLEA [...]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for attempting to smuggle 30.09 kilograms of heroin worth over N3 billion into Nigeria. The suspect, who works as a private security officer in Brazil, was arrested on Friday, January 23, […]

The chairman of Ika local government area in Akwa Ibom State, Utibe Nwoko has pledged to consolidate on the inter-community harmony and cordial relations with Ukwa East local government area The post A’Ibom council chair reaffirms peace deal with Ukwa East in Abia appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Operation DESERT SANITY V, have recorded another major success in their ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist logistics and criminal support networks in the region. Acting on credible intelligence on January 23, 2026, troops arrested a suspected drug dealer, Hauwa Abulazeez, aged 65, […]

The suspect is alleged to be one of the suppliers of cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorist elements. The post Troops arrest 65-year-old woman suspect supplying drugs to Boko Haram terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

A student of the University of Benin grabbed attention after she chose to graduate with first class instead of taking 1,000 BTC, in a video trending online.

Suspected armed bandits have killed a motorcyclist and injured a woman in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack was said to have occurred around 4pm on Friday, January 24, along the Amoke–Odugbo road in Ukpogo Village, Edikwu Ward. Sources said the victims, identified as Joseph Okoh and Aneh Sunday, both from Ogodumo, [...]

A former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has urged Seyi Tinubu to exercise caution in the organisation and coordination of political outreach activities in the South-East under the City Boy Movement, warning that parallel structures could complicate party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post Ex-Tinubu spokesman cautions Seyi Tinubu over City Boy Movement’s South-East Strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kano State Commissioner Yusuf Kofarmata resigns, citing the government’s deviation from its ideology amid growing political tension in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-commissioner-resigns-says-govt-has-derailed/

There comes a point in every public controversy when the real issue is no longer what was said, but what was not said. The ongoing online feud involving Wizkid, Seun Kuti, and the wider Fela fan base has long crossed that threshold. What began as a disagreement between two public figures degenerated into a toxic […]

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has assured members of the 2026 Batch A, Stream 1 of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of automatic employment into the state civil The post Otti promises automatic employment for outstanding NYSC members in Abia appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Rivers United assistant coach, Yemi Olarewaju, said the team will take the point garnered in the clash with Power Dynamos in good faith. The Pride of Rivers held the Kitwe side to a goalless draw at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia, on Saturday. It was Rivers United’s first point in the competition this […] CAFCL: Olarewaju reflects on Rivers United’s draw with Zambian side, Dynamos

The Abia state government has employed 649 new medical workers out of the proposed 771 medical personnel for the health sector in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey The post Otti approves employment of 649 new medical health workers in Abia appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A former lawmaker, Mr Oghene Egoh, has praised President Bola Tinubu for the N2.5 billion TETFund intervention for each Nigerian public university, polytechnic, and college of education. The post Ex-lawmaker praises Tinubu over N2.5bn for each varsity, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

Do2dtun reacts to Tonto Dikeh's reconciliation with Olakunle Churchill, sparking social media debates on forgiveness and personal battles amid their long feud.

The Cross River State Police Command, through the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, has prevented a mob action against a suspected armed robber who was allegedly attempting to rob a lady in The post Police thwart robbery attack, arrest mob forinassaulting suspect In Calabar appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.