Tinubu’s deep understanding of Nigerian Economy shows in recent growth – Otedola Canvasses CBN to raise banks’ capital to N1trn Says Cardoso best CBN Governor ever As someone who has spent over three decades investing, building businesses, and navigating Nigeria’s economic cycles, I rarely comment publicly on policy. But there are moments when leadership must […]

Stocks had a bumper 2025, with the S&P adding 16.4 per cent, the tech-rich Nasdaq 20.4 per cent, and London's FTSE enjoying its merriest Christmas in 16 years. The post Asia Stocks Make Bright Start To 2026 appeared first on Channels Television.

A Moroccan media association calls for a strong African journalists network to project the continent positively and enhance partnerships among professional Read More: https://punchng.com/media-association-urges-strong-african-journalists-network/

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has taken disciplinary action against 19 of its personnel over various acts of misconduct recorded during the 2025 operational year. The General Manager of the agency, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos, noting that the sanctions were implemented following approvals granted by the Lagos State Civil […] Lagos: LASTMA dismisses five officers, demotes nine over misconduct

Deangels in a now viral video, stated that she is not leaving Cubana Chief Priest, urging ladies to look elsewhere. She added that her union to the billionaire is 'for better or worse'...

Panic erupted as bandits attacked a police station in the Ipele-Owo community, located in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while Christians were preparing for crossover church services, causing chaos in the The post Bandits attack police station in Ondo community appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A look at the key Premier League transfers this window. See which clubs, including Liverpool and Man City, are set to make big moves before the deadline. Read More: https://punchng.com/premier-league-things-to-look-out-for-in-transfer-window/

The governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is behind his exclusion from the provisional list The post Ekiti State PDP candidate fingers APC for exclusion from INEC list appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has signed the N1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, marking another milestone in the state’s fiscal planning and development drive. The governor had on The post Abiodun signs N1.669 trillion Budget 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed that those responsible for the attack and bombing of the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Owo Local Government Area will be tracked down and prosecuted. The governor made the pledge after presiding over an emergency meeting of the State Security Council in Akure to review the incident, which […] Ondo Governor vows to hunt down attackers of Ipele police station

Posters and billboards of the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), have flooded strategic places across the The post Oyebamiji’s posters, billboards flood Osun appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it views the formal defection of Mr. Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the long-awaited unveiling of The post Obi enters coalition of chaos, says Lagos APC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ahead of January 1, 2026 implementation of the new Tax Law,  Ondo State Government has approved a new Tax Bill for transmission to the House of Assembly for consideration and The post Ondo okays new Tax Law appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has said he never authorised the manhandling of a former Managing Director of Daar Communication, Dr. Pedro Obaseki. He said he remained a father The post I didn’t authorise manhandling of Obaseki, says Oba of Benin appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A video of Davido's enchanting New Year dinner with Chioma at their Atlanta mansion surfaces, showcasing delectable dishes and playful moments that fans adore.

Troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army, under Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have foiled a planned bandit attack on communities in Plateau State, killing five bandits during The post Troops foil bandits’ attack, kill five in Plateau appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

​The Nigerian Naira opened the first full trading Friday of the year with relative stability across both the official and informal foreign exchange markets. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 2, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Fire has gutted Ibro Fish, a popular relaxation spot in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service said the incident had been brought under control without casualties. The Comptroller The post Property worth millions gone in Abuja restaurant inferno appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The calm of New Year’s Eve in Ipele, an agrarian community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, was shattered on Wednesday night when gunmen stormed the town, setting The post How over 30 gunmen invaded, attacked Police Divisional Station in Ondo community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

US President Donald Trump said in a lengthy interview about his health that he takes more aspirin than doctors recommend, uses makeup to cover bruising on his hands, and does not get regular exercise because he finds it "boring".

The family of Mr and Mrs Ogunbayo, residents of Lagos, needs N20 million for the second heart surgery of their daughter, Nabeelah Toronto Ogunbayo, in India. Nabeelah, who hails from The post Girl, 3, needs N20m for second heart surgery appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Gunmen yesterday invaded the king’s palace in Aafin community, Ile Ere District of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State and abducted the monarch, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun and his son The post Gunmen abduct monarch, youth Corps son in Kwara community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Lagos State Branch has extended his New Year’s greetings to Nigerians. Speaking during an interview with reporters at the body’s state Secretariat The post RTEAN Lagos chair felicitates Nigerians appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Eight persons died and 11 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road crash that occurred yesterday at the NASFAT turning point on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State The post 8 killed, 11 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

History was made recently as fans crowned Kennyblaq “The Greatest Showman” after he sold out the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) for the second time with his blockbuster ‘Reckless The post Fans hail Kenny Blaq after selling out Onikan stadium for Reckless Festival appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Mozambique’s team has been offered a special bonus of 500,000 meticais, which is around 11.3 million naira, should they beat Nigeria in the round of sixteen of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. President Daniel Francisco Chapo made the offer as he praised the Mambas for making it to the round of 16 in […] AFCON: Mozambique players get fat bonuses to beat Nigeria

Renowned journalist, poet, spoken word artist and author, Tofarati Ige, aka Grand Tycoon, has been named among the prestigious list of “50 African Personalities and Brands Who Have Mastered the The post Grand Tycoon, Davido, Asake, emerge Africa’s Top 50 visibility leaders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Afrobeats singer Prince Eluem Ogom aka Eluem has spoken about his forthcoming single, ‘The One,’ scheduled for release on January 6, 2026. Eluem describes it as a personal reflection on The post Eluem opens up on upcoming single The One appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nollywood actress and film producer, Ambassador Adesuwa O. Udo, has extended her humanitarian outreach to families of fallen military heroes, distributing food items, shoes and clothings to over 200 widows The post Actress Adesuwa Udo empowers families of Fallen Heroes appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The yuletide season in Lagos has always been one that every Nigerian resident in the country and diaspora look out for due to the shared excitement and familiar rush of The post Detty December: When festive concerts become luxury events appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

One of Nigeria’s leading fertility and family hospital brands, St. Ives Hospital, recently held the 2025 Christmas and End of the Year party to the delight of staff and clients The post St Ives holds Xmas/End of year party appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tengwong said the attack occurred despite earlier security alerts warning that several communities in Jos South LGA were under imminent threat.

China's BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

The court has adjourned the case on the tinted glass permit policy to 20 January 2026 for further proceedings. The post Nigeria Police provides update on tinted glass permit enforcement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Bauchi State Government criticizes the EFCC over terrorism charges against its officials, calling the accusations unfounded, malicious, and political. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-faults-efcc-over-terrorism-charges-against-officials/

Benue monarch, the Och’Idoma, outlines his 2026 agenda for the Idoma Nation, emphasizing unity, economic self-reliance, cultural pride, and security. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-monarch-sets-2026-agenda-of-hope-unity/