Former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, says his decision to return home to contest the Ayawaso East parliamentary seat is motivated by a deep sense of duty and service to his people, not personal or material gain.

There had been some concerns over Kai Havertz’s fitness after his struggles with injury this past year. But the Arsenal forward was out training with the team before the Gunners’ The post Havertz in Arsenal training appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

There was tension at the Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday morning as traders staged a protest against the one-week closure order on the market by Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The protest erupted hours after security agencies barricaded the sprawling market, enforcing the governor’s directive following traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s […]

Agents of the controversial US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency will assist with American security operations at next month’s Winter Olympic Games in Italy, according to an AFP report. The agency said its involvement would be limited to security-related duties in support of US officials attending the Games. “At the Olympics, ICE’s Homeland Security […]

The Lagos Water Corporation has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to several parts of the Lagos metropolis to allow for critical repair and replacement works at the Adiyan I Water Treatment Plant. In a statement obtained from its website on Tuesday, the corporation said the disruption will affect areas including Akiode, Ikeja, Magodo, Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-announces-temporary-water-outage-in-ikeja-magodo-others/

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has uncovered a dangerous cyber attack scheme in which criminals are exploiting WhatsApp Web to steal banking credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs), including mobile money verification codes, from unsuspecting users in Ghana.

…lauds military collaboration between Nigeria, United States …adjourns plenary in honour of Senator Akwashiki President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has charged members of the 10th National Assembly to The post Akpabio tells 10th Senate to fast-track legislative agenda as plenary resumes appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Many Nigerians are worried following a notice by the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) saying it has the legal power to recover unpaid taxes directly from people’s bank accounts.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralized two armed bandits and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a successful ambush along the Naka–Ahume–Makurdi Road in Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-two-bandits-recover-ak-47-in-benue-ambush/

Fourteen young Ghanaian men thought they were heading to Russia for legitimate work opportunities. Instead, they ended up on the frontlines of a foreign war they knew nothing about.  The job advertisements appear innocuous enough: construction work in Russia, factory positions with housing included, security roles offering respectable salaries.  For young Ghanaians struggling in a difficult economy, these postings on social media and WhatsApp groups seem like lifelines.

Victor Osimhen reveals his greatest five-a-side team, featuring Nigerian legends, while omitting Sunday Oliseh. A striking post-tournament highlight.

ICPC accused the defendants of defendants of unlawfully taking the sums of N450 million, N310 million and N260 million between the months of November and December 2024. The post Alleged N1bn Fraud: Court remands Kano electoral commission chairman, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing site in Agbashi, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The discovery was made during a routine fighting and confidence-building patrol by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Idadu, as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal […] Nigerian troops uncover illegal arms factory in Doma, arrest 26-year-old suspect from Kokona

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian military for misleading the public over the alleged coup plot involving some officers, saying the Armed Forces should have apologised for their earlier denial. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘Sunrise Daily’, on Tuesday, Falana said the military’s admission that […]

Federal High Court in Abuja rejects Nnamdi Kanu's transfer request from Sokoto Prison, citing incompetence and hindering his appeal process. Legal setbacks continue.

Shooting Stars defender, Al-Ameen Tijani, has expressed the club’s determination to secure the maximum points against Ikorodu City in Lagos. The Oluyole Warriors will lock horns with Ikorodu City in a matchday 23 fixture at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos this weekend. Tijani said they are going on a revenge mission in the encounter. […] NPFL: Shooting Stars target win over Ikorodu City in Lagos

Anthony Ufoh The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 62-year-old man over the shooting of a herdsman and the killing of one of his cows in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North…

The Supreme Court has dealt a procedural blow to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), dismissing its bid to join a constitutional lawsuit that threatens to strip the office of its core powers.

Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered another collapse on Tuesday morning, plunging several parts of the country into darkness. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that as of 11:00 a.m., power generation had dropped to zero megawatts (MW), cutting off supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos)nationwide. This marked the second […]

Roland Amartey, Production Manager and reporter at Sammyflex TV, is set to lead the channel’s coverage of the 2026 Ghana Music Awards USA as nominations officially open ahead of the FIFA World Cup edition of the event.

No fewer than eight vessels have arrived at the Lekki, Tin-Can Island and Apapa ports in Lagos and are currently awaiting clearance to offload consignments that include bulk urea, sugar, gypsum, base oil and empty containers. This was contained in the Nigerian Ports Authority’s, NPA, latest “Shipping Position” report, released to journalists in Lagos on […] NPA announces arrival of eight vessels at Lagos ports

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi passed away on Tuesday after a road accident. The retired military officer was involved in an accident in Umunede, Delta State. He was taken to a hospital in Agbor, which is also in Delta State, and later confirmed dead by doctors. The […] Super Eagles: Wilfred Ndidi loses father to road accident

  As security forces maintain strict control over Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, traders have expressed frustration over the enforcement of the market closure, … Continue reading Heavy Security Presence At Onitsha Market As Traders Voice Frustration Over Closure The post Heavy Security Presence At Onitsha Market As Traders Voice Frustration Over Closure appeared first on Channels Television.

The Onitsha Main Market has been barricaded by security agencies enforcing the one-week closure ordered by Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, following traders’ defiance of the state government’s directive against the Monday sit-at-home order being declared by the outlawed IPOB. On Tuesday morning, hundreds of security personnel were deployed across the market, with several […]

A US naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters on Tuesday as Iran vowed to hit back against any strike and President Donald Trump said he believed the Islamic republic still wanted talks. The post Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deploys appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Türkiye was a strategic and highly consequential engagement, dismissing claims that it was a routine foreign trip. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Mr. Daniel Bwala, stated this while speaking with State House Correspondents on the sidelines of the visit, noting […]

At the centre of that success is her flagship YouTube channel, which by late 2025 had grown to approximately 3.6 million subscribers and recorded over 742 million lifetime views. The post Ruth Kadiri crowned as YouTube Influencer of the Year appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Workers unions protest the sachet alcohol ban by NAFDAC, warning of major job losses and harm to local businesses. They call for dialogue over the ban. Read More: https://punchng.com/sachet-alcohol-ban-workers-warn-of-job-losses-demand-dialogue/

Judy Austin, a Nigerian actress popularly known for her controversial marriage to actor Yul Edochie, has warned her supporters to stop wishing death on people. She gave the warning in an Instagram video on Tuesday, while reacting to death flyers in which her fans appeared to be wishing death on some individuals, whom they tagged […] ‘Wishing people dead in the name of supporting me is evil’ – Judy Austin warns fans

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 CB-WASSCE for private candidates in Nigeria, which is to start on January 28, 2026.

Former Ondo Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support Governor Aiyedatiwa and President Tinub Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-ex-ondo-deputy-gov-agboola-ajayi-returns-to-apc/

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), sitting in Abuja, has ordered Federal Capital Territory (FCT) workers under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) to immediately suspend their ongoing strike action. The order followed an interlocutory injunction filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration (FCTA) against […]

Nigeria and Italy are now committed to deepen their bilateral ties, which underscored their shared interests in sustainable development, food security, and economic cooperation. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this when the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, paid her a courtesy visit in her office in Abuja on […]

In 2026, many retirees are choosing to move abroad as rising living costs and inflation make traditional retirement destinations harder to afford. The post Top 10 cheapest countries to retire comfortably in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed as false and misleading reports of an alleged jailbreak at the Benin Custodial Centre in Edo State. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, JIN Osuji, the NCoS described the reports, which began circulating on January 24, as completely […]

Opeifa noted that adopting LNG aligns with Nigeria’s gas expansion agenda and will significantly cut operating costs. The post NRC plans LNG-powered trains, eyes 10,000km rail expansion appeared first on Vanguard News.