Governor Radda described the inauguration as a proud moment for Katsina State and a fitting recognition of Mr Shema’s decades of meritorious public service, leadership record and commitment to national development. The post Radda applauds new NSC Board Chairperson Shema’s inauguration as well-deserved appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The police said its initial response was not a denial of the incident but rather a measured response pending confirmation of details from the field. The post Police confirm abduction in Kaduna, deploy tactical units for rescue appeared first on Vanguard News.

Vinicius then capped a dazzling individual display in the 63rd minute, weaving past defenders before unleashing a fierce strike into the top corner to make it 5-0, drawing roars from the home crowd and leaving Monaco reeling.

Luis Suarez scored twice for Sporting in the second half, sealing victory with a 90th-minute header. The post Holders PSG Lose 2-1 At Sporting Lisbon In Champions League appeared first on Channels Television.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka resume their quest for more Grand Slam glory on Wednesday, headlining the day four action at the Australian Open. The post Alcaraz, Sabalenka star as Australian Open second round begins appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State approves the recruitment of 150 new firefighters to enhance the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and boost public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-recruits-150-firefighters-to-boost-emergency-response/

AG Registrar AbdulHafis Amin  issued the directive in a press statement on behalf of the polytechnic management, which affected the governor's directive. The post Gov AbdulRazaq orders closure of KwaraPoly over protest appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arsenal are now on 21 points and were effectively in the last 16 before kick-off as 16 points was enough to be in the top eight last season. The post Jesus Fires Arsenal Past Inter Into Champions League Last 16 appeared first on Channels Television.

Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Arsenal won at Inter Milan to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League and guarantee themselves a top-two finish in the league phase of The post UCL: Jesus scores twice as Arsenal beat Inter Milan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Under-pressure Thomas Frank received a much-needed boost as an impressive first-half display saw Tottenham beat 10-man Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. It felt like Frank went into this game The post UCL: Tottenham beat 10-man Borussia Dortmund 2 – 0 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Mbappe has been in superb form even when Madrid have struggled and stretched his lead at the top of the European goalscoring charts with his 10th and 11th goals to give his team a commanding lead. The post Mbappe, Vinicius Help Real Madrid Thrash Monaco In Champions League appeared first on Channels Television.

Arsenal regained control just after the half-hour mark. In the 31st minute, Jesus struck again, reacting quickest inside the area to head home a rebound and restore the visitors’ advantage, marking his second goal of the night.

A taxi driver has been shot dead in a disturbing incident involving a policewoman at Tetegu near Weija, prompting an official investigation by the Ghana Police Service.

Netflix, on Tuesday, amended its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) into an all‑cash proposal of $27.75 per share, removing the stock component in a bid to counter a hostile approach from Paramount Global. The revised offer maintains an enterprise value of about $82.7 billion and targets WBD’s film and television studios, HBO, and […]

Delta Governor Oborevwori presents a N200 billion supplementary budget to the state assembly to fund pensions, health insurance, and community projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-gov-presents-n200bn-supplementary-budget-to-assembly/

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wines and champagnes following reports that French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join a proposed US-led ‘Board of Peace’. Trump directly linked the tariff threat to Macron’s apparent refusal to participate in the initiative, which the US president has […]

The theme of the summit is “Better Reputation, Better Nigeria.” The post VIDEO: NRMG Hosts Inaugural Nigeria Reputation Summit appeared first on Channels Television.

The Federal Government has called on Nigerians, professionals, institutions and the private sector, to take collective responsibility for rebuilding and protecting the country’s global reputation through credible actions, honest communication and visible national progress. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held […]

There is a fresh tension in the northern part of Nigeria over the plot to sack Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu's VP in 2027, amid Donald Trump's claim.

Kelvin Danlami, a 300L student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, has committed suicide on Tuesday. The late Kelvin was discovered to have hung himself in his room in the early hours of the day. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Niger State Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to our correspondent. […]

Odinkalu reacted on Tuesday via his verified X account after the police dismissed reports that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped during Sunday services in parts of Kaduna State. The post Odinkalu faults police denial of alleged Kaduna church abductions appeared first on Vanguard News.

The father of late Afrobeat singer, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as ‘Destiny Boy’, has appealed to the public for help following the disappearance of his son’s SUV days after the artiste’s death. In a video that began trending on Tuesday, the grieving father expressed concern over the whereabouts of the vehicle, alleging that it was […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released the official guidelines and timetable for its Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries, scheduled to take place in February 2026.

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations of abuse of power and intimidation involving the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Olosan Police Station, Mushin, CSP Ayanwale Ayodeji. The allegations surfaced on Tuesday after a social media user, Akin Akinwale, known on X (formerly Twitter) as #mrlurvy, accused the senior police officer […]

JAN 21 – The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US and Europe, as Donald […]

Proceedings at the Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road, Ibadan, were abruptly halted on Tuesday after the former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, suddenly collapsed inside the courtroom. The incident occurred during the hearing of a criminal matter marked Suit No: […] The post Ex-PMS Chair, Mukaila Auxiliary Collapses During Court Proceedings appeared first on OsunDefender.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 21 – The government will process a title deed for Nairobi’s Gikomba Market in 90 days, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the market is on public land and the provision of a title deed in the name of Nairobi County will set the ownership status once and for all. […]

The chairman and chief executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has concluded his second pre-Hajj visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The visit, which took place from January 4 to January 19, 2026, was […]

Prince Olaolu, the son of Oba Simeon Olanipekun, Oniwo of Afin community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, who was abducted by gunmen on December 31, 2025, has been released by his captors. However, the monarch and others were still being held captive by the bandits, who have insisted on ransom payment running […]

A former Senator, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has dismissed claims of a political alliance aimed at unseating Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election, insisting that such a move would fail. Sani, a civil rights activist, said any collaboration involving former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, a PDP […]

Togo has arrested and extradited Burkina Faso's former leader to his home country, after authorities in Ouagadougou accused him of plotting to kill his successor.

The Federal Government pledges collaboration with Niger State to harness its rich tourism potential, focusing on cultural assets like the Nupe culture. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-partner-niger-on-tourism-development/

Nigeria’s NBTI partners with Canada’s University of Toronto for the 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge to boost research, AI, and health innovation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nbti-partners-canadian-varsity-for-2026-nextgen-innovation-challenge/

  Hon. Kolade Felix Ojo, the Political Head of Asabari Local Council Development Area and Secretary of Saki West Local Government Area, has been relieved of his duties. It was gathered that his removal followed his alleged attendance at the governorship ambition declaration of Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, who is contesting under the platform of the […] The post Oyo Council Boss Sacked For Attending Oriyomi Hamzat’s Governorship Declaration appeared first on OsunDefender.

The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe faces a verdict Wednesday, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world. The post Japan ex-PM Abe’s alleged killer faces verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ex-presidential aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed warns that the APC 2027 elections bid is at risk due to poor performance, not just political defections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-defections-alone-wont-secure-victory-baba-ahmed-warns-apc/