Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti mourns Lucia Onabanjo, wife of ex-Ogun Governor Olabisi Onabanjo, praising her as a model of support and dignity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fasoranti-pays-tribute-to-ex-ogun-first-lady-lucia-onabanjo/

Quoting a post that read, “A daughter asking the father for a DNA test will really break and touch the father's heart,” the singer disclosed that DNA tests had already been conducted multiple times.

Quoting a post that read, “A daughter asking the father for a DNA test will really break and touch the father's heart,” the singer disclosed that DNA tests had already been conducted multiple times.

Fresh tension has gripped Turan District in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State following a renewed assault by suspected armed herders that left two farmers dead and several settlements deserted. The latest incursion, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly began in Imande Avur and spilled into neighbouring Abande and Mbaikyor communities, triggering panic and [...]

Crtic Verydarkman slams tribal backlash after Nigeria’s AFCON loss, defends Igbos and Chukwueze, urges fans to stop linking football to ethnicity.

Veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, has been laid to rest in his hometown in Kogi State at the age of 75. Read More: https://punchng.com/newswatch-co-founder-yakubu-mohammed-buried-in-kogi/

Four prosecution witnesses from different banks testified in former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's N110 billion Fraud trial on Thursday. The post N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Principal of Sapele Technical College, Sapele, Delta State, Mrs Rosemary Itawansa, has been removed from her position over alleged unauthorised farming and timber milling activities reportedly taking place on the institution’s premises. The Delta State Ministry of Technical Education ordered her immediate redeployment to its headquarters in Asaba following a monitoring exercise across schools [...]

Momodu said his decision to join the ADC was not driven by personal political ambition but by a desire to contribute to national renewal. The post Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ogun State Governor, has reiterated his administration's commitment to improving the welfare of families of deceased soldiers. The post Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The inauguration followed the passage of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the State House of Assembly. The post Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas appeared first on Vanguard News.

The US State Department has approved a $1.5 billion deal for equipment and services to expand and modernize the Callao naval base in Peru. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-approves-1-5bn-deal-for-peru-naval-base/

Nigeria’s NRS confirms the 7.5% VAT applies only to bank service fees, not the actual amount transferred. Get accurate details on banking taxes. Read More: https://punchng.com/vat-applies-only-to-bank-service-charges-not-transfers-nrs/

The U.S. has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, part of a $2 billion deal following the capture of President Maduro. Proceeds are held in US accounts Read More: https://punchng.com/us-completes-first-sale-of-venezuelan-oil/

The 30-year-old JB Yakubu Secretariat complex had languished without any major renovations, despite hosting many Ministries, Departments and Agencies until recently. The post Zamfara govt completes JB Yakubu Secretariat renovation, to reopen it February appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Nigerian man who saw a video of Chukwueze after missing a penalty in the AFCON semi-final match against Morocco, shared his observation and questioned his critics.

Testifying in a trial-within-trial ordered by the court, Mr. Nnamdi Ofia, counsel to the second defendant, Henry Omolie, told the court that he was prevented from witnessing and recording his client’s statement during EFCC interrogation.

Nigeria’s opposition party, Social Democratic Party, SDP, has paid tributes to the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who died on December 31, 2025, at an Indian hospital, aged 52. The tribute was delivered on Thursday during an evening of remembrance organized by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, where Akwashiki […] His legacy speaks for itself – SDP pays tribute to late Nigerian senator, Akwashiki

Infantino was Platini's deputy from 2009 and 2015 when the Frenchman headed European football's governing body. The post Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat,’ says Platini appeared first on Vanguard News.

The PDP has received another major blow as an influential former deputy governor announced his resignation from the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

By Andrew Abah, Morocco  Benjamin Tanimu who ply his trade with Maghreb of Fez in Morocco Botola Pro League  has charged the Super Eagles not to be discouraged by the  2 – 4 penalty loss in the semi final against the host Atlas of Morocco in the ongoing  2025 Africa Cup of Nations.‎Taminu urged the [...]

Gospel singer Alayo Melody has opened up about the circumstances surrounding the death of popular singer Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi. In a video on Instagram, Melody said The post Why Omije Ojumi wasn’t flown abroad for treatment – Alayo Melody appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The initiative targets at least 30 per cent renewable-powered healthcare delivery by the end of 2027. The post Nigerian govt inaugurates committee to improve power supply in health facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has said resident doctors in the state joined the ongoing strike because of its nationwide nature, noting that the disruption of medical services poses grave risks to families and communities. He stated this while speaking with newsmen after an interdenominational church service held to mark the 2026 Armed […] Resident doctors joined strike due to its nationwide nature — Alia

The United States (U.S.) government has reaffirmed  commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria to support the country in its fight against terrorism and banditry. It said that it is also The post US pledges continued support to Nigeria’s security efforts appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

If you were online in December, you did not have to look for it. It found you. A familiar shade of purple appeared again and again, in comment sections, on timelines, in short videos shared with excitement. PalmPay’s Purple December 2025 did not announce itself loudly. It simply arrived, slipped neatly into the festive mood, […] Four weeks, thousands of stories: How PalmPay’s Purple December took over Nigeria’s festive timeline

Welcoming him into the party, the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, described the defection as significant, saying it underscored the growing appeal of the APC’s policies and programmes.

Iran halted 800 executions under pressure from President Donald Trump over its crackdown on a wave of protests, but US military action remains an option, the White House said Thursday. The post Iran halted 800 protester executions – White House appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has defended the country’s rising public debt figure of N152tn, insisting it does not reflect reckless borrowing but improved transparency, foreign exchange reforms and better fiscal reporting.Edun made the clarification on Thursday in Lagos while delivering his first keynote [...]

"In partnership with our Chinese counterparts, we are shaping an initiative that promises far more than increased output. The post Kaduna’s $200mn mega poultry project will generate $450mn annually – Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of New Edo Line Transport Services Ltd, Ms. Tinyan Otuomagie, has been sacked. Read Also: Tinubu leads Nigerians to observe 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, The post Okpebholo sacks Edo Line MD appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged armed groups and bandits operating in forests and bushes across the country to lay down their weapons and embrace peace. Soludo also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his The post Soludo urges armed groups, bandits to lay down weapons appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

HARARE – The High Court has ordered the forfeiture to the state of a Mandara house and a Toyota Hilux linked to former NetOne cashier Daniel Kalira, ruling that the assets were acquired using proceeds of crime from a large-scale fraud at the state-owned telecommunications firm. In a judgment handed down on January 14, 2026, […] The post NetOne Fraud: Court Forfeits Mandara Property and Vehicles to State, Accused Linked to Ziyambi Love Affairs appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) scored a major political gain as Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, The post Atiku’s son defects to APC, vows to mobilise for Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Bright Osayi-Samuel laments Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final exit to Morocco but expresses pride in the team and slams the ‘appalling’ refereeing. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-osayi-samuel-laments-semi-final-exit-slams-appalling-referee/

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.15 per cent in December 2025, reflecting a moderation in price pressures compared with the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the NBS, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, disclosed this on Thursday in [...]