An ADC faction releases its congress guidelines for 2025/2026, outlining a schedule for meetings, registration, and elections to reposition the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faction-releases-congress-guidelines/

Ekiti State  Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, urged residents to support President Bola Tinubu’s reforms and pray for his administration, saying the policies are vital for growth. The post Ekiti governor backs Tinubu’s reforms, seeks prayers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barau FC are reportedly interested in veteran tactician Abdullahi Maikaba for the technical adviser role. Maikaba is currently the technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Wikki Tourists. According to reports, the Maliya Boys have identified Maikaba as a suitable candidate to take over the technical adviser role at the club. Maikaba’s record […] NPFL: Maikaba on Barau FC radar for technical adviser role 

The four oldest goal scorers in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament have been unveiled. CAF, in a post via their website on Friday, named Egypt legend Hossam Hassan as the player who holds the record of the oldest goal scorer in AFCON history. Hassan achieved the feat at the 2006 […] AFCON: 4 oldest goal scorers in history unveiled

Oguta community in Imo State holds a civic reception to honour NCoS Controller-General, Sylvester Nwakuche, for his exemplary leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-community-honours-ncos-boss/

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a N1.8 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval was made at the State Executive Council meeting held on Friday The post JUST IN: Rivers executive council approves N1.8trn 2026 budget proposal appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC) has enjoined the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to shield any sponsor, sympathiser, negotiator or anyone mentioned in the terrorist/kidnappers network and supply chain. The group also enjoined the federal government to ensure that anyone mentioned in connection with terrorism is arrested and prosecuted […] Do not shield anyone mentioned in terrorists, kidnappers’ network – Yoruba World Congress tells Tinubu

This isn't the first time a gospel singer has featured the clergyman. Tim Godfrey featured him on “Iyanu A Sele”, alongside gospel singer Tope Alabi. The post Dunsin Oyekan features Pastor Adeboye in new single ‘Amen’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chairman, House Committee on Customs, Leke Abejide, has said the forthcoming 2027 elections will be a walk-over for president Bola Tinubu. Abejide expressed this optimism on Friday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He said Nigerians are happy enough with President Tinubu to give him […] 2027 elections will be walk-over for Tinubu – Leke Abejide

The National Publicity Secretary warned the defecting governors that moving to the APC would not guarantee political success. The post Mass Defections Of Governors To APC A Shame — NNPP Publicity Secretary appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Morocco international, Mustapha El Haddaoui has named six teams that have stood out to him in the 2025 AFCON tournament so far. The 2025 AFCON Round of 16 stage is set to begin this weekend in various stadiums across Morocco. Notably, eight nations, including Gabon, Botswana, and Angola, have already exited the tournament. But […] AFCON: Ex-Morocco midfielder, Mustapha El Haddaoui names 6 teams that have impressed him

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reports a successful UAV recovery after the vehicle lost its link during a routine counter-insurgency mission. No lives were l Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-recovers-aerial-vehicles-after-loss-of-link-during-operation/

Rivers State Executive Council has approved a ₦1.8 trillion budget proposal christened Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development" for the 2026 fiscal year. The post Rivers approves N1.8tn 2026 budget of ‘Resilience for Growth and Dev.’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Some Yoruba in the Diaspora, operating under the platform of the Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC), have described the recent collaboration between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) The post Yoruba diaspora group hails Nigeria–US security collaboration appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigerian singer Davido and Chioma trend as playful New Year dinner video goes viral. Fans react to the singer tapping his wife’s backside before the meal.

In a proactive move to improve the standard of education, the Nasarawa State Government has called on striking lecturers in state-owned tertiary institutions to reconsider their action and call off their ongoing industrial action. Our correspondent reports that members of The post Nasarawa govt urges striking lecturers to return to work appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A British journalist has visited the site of Anthony Joshua’s crash and spoke notably about the things he witnessed on the road. The video has emerged.

Nigeria’s stock market began the new year on a bullish note on Friday, delivering a ₦561 billion boost to investors’ portfolios amid sustained demand for key stocks.

Former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene to secure the payment of their long-outstanding end-of-service benefits, warning that the prolonged delay has had severe human and financial consequences. The appeal was contained in a New Year message addressed to the President by Leo-Nelson Adzidogah, former Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South, on behalf of his former MMDCE colleagues across the political divide. In the message, Mr Adzidogah welcomed President Mahama’s January 1 New Year address to the nation, particularly his call for unity beyond partisan lines, and urged the President to translate that message into action by resolving the unpaid benefits issue.

Founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor, has announced that he will step aside from the altar for the month of January to rest and go on spiritual retreat. The cleric announced the decision during The post Chris Okafor takes one-month break for prayer, rest with new wife appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

SHURUGWI, Zimbabwe — A Mutare-based police officer has been jailed for three years after being convicted of unlawfully possessing dagga, a magistrate ruled. The post Mutare based police officer sent to jail for three years over dagga possession appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

The Osun State Police Command has warned politicians and other interest groups against any action capable of sabotaging the planned resumption of local government workers across the state on January The post Osun police warn politicians against disrupting LG workers’ resumption appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Pep Guardiola reiterates his desire to stay at Manchester City and see out his contract, despite speculation linking former assistant Enzo Maresca to his j Read More: https://punchng.com/guardiola-reaffirms-city-contract-as-maresca-speculation-builds/

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has raised an alarm over delays in the recruitment of professionally trained teachers, warning that prolonged uncertainty is affecting both graduate teachers and the country’s education system. In a statement addressed to the Minister for Education and other relevant authorities, TTAG said hundreds of trained teachers who have completed their academic programmes, licensure examinations and national service remain unposted, with no clear timeline from the government on when recruitment will take place.

The kidnappers of the Kwara State traditional ruler, the Oniwo of Aafin, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son, Olaolu, and other abducted villagers have demanded a ransom of N450 million for their release. A palace source (names withheld) made this known The post Kidnappers demand N450m to release Kwara monarch, son, others appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has extended royal blessings to Nigerians, calling for renewed national unity as the country enters the year 2026. The Ooni made the call in a New Year message signed by Mr Moses Olafare, Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, on Friday in Ile-Ife, Osun State. […] The post 2026: Ooni blesses Nigerians, calls for national unity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Fidelity Bank Plc appoints Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as its new board chairman, succeeding Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi who has completed his tenure. Read More: https://punchng.com/fidelity-bank-names-new-board-chairman-as-chike-obi-exits/

Teachers in Kwara State protest their exclusion from a new 30% allowance for state workers, calling the move discriminatory and demanding equal treatment. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-teachers-protest-exclusion-from-30-allowance-for-state-workers/

Governor Soludo of Anambra State reiterates his commitment to transforming the state’s education sector by recruiting more teachers for public schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/education-remains-priority-soludo-tells-anambra-schools/

The Nigerian naira opened the new year on a firm footing, appreciating by ₦4.90 against the U.S. dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Friday.

The Naira on Friday, opened the year 2026 positively, appreciating against the U.S. dollar at the official market trading at N1,430.84. According to data released on the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Naira gained N4.90. This represents a 0.34 per cent gain when compared to Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, when […] The post Naira opens year 2026 higher with N4.90 gain at official market  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Addressing speculation about potential opposition alliances, the lawmaker dismissed calculations suggesting that combining votes from the 2023 election would guarantee victory over the APC in 2027. The post Peter Obi Got 2023 Votes Based On Religious, Tribal Sentiments – Abejide appeared first on Channels Television.

PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged newly inaugurated Special Advisers to justify their appointments through tangible results, stressing that their roles are about performance and… The post Fubara Charges Newly Inaugurated SAs To Deliver Results, Not Excuses appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS, Nigeria — The driver of British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been charged in connection with a highway crash in Nigeria that killed two members of the boxer’s team, police said Friday. The post Anthony Joshua driver charged after Nigeria crash that killed two team members appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Obi questioned the government’s approach to taxation and called for transparency, fairness, and people-centred fiscal policies. The post Prosperity Cannot Come By Taxing Poverty, Obi Faults Tax Laws appeared first on Channels Television.

ABUJA – A group, the Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), has condemned what it described as the misuse of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for political vendetta, following recent… The post Group Accuses EFCC Of Political Bias, Warns Against Vendetta Against Gov Mohammed appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.