The embattled Elepe of Epe-Ekiti, in Ijero local government area of Ekiti State, Oba Williams Adesoye, has been placed on probation and watchlist by the State government over consistent agitations by his community that he should be deposed. The people of Epe-Ekiti had severally accused the monarch of unruly behaviour and high-handedness. The Ekiti State […]

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has described late Senator Godiya Akwashiki as a very straightforward politician whose word was his bond. The post Akpabio in Lafia, pays tribute to late Nasarawa Senator Akwashiki appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 35-year-old mother and her six children were killed in a brutal home invasion attack in Kano. Police have launched an investigation to find the culprits. Read More: https://punchng.com/hoodlums-kill-mother-six-children-in-kano/

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said his club’s fans had the right to jeer him and his team, as they did on Saturday during their 2-0 La Liga win over Levante. Arbeloa earned his first victory as Madrid coach but The post Real Madrid fans within their rights to boo us: Arbeloa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), and APC chieftain, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, has celebrated Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Bamidele Akande, The post Pro chancellor Sulaiman hails Akande as a pillar of progressive politics at 87 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Liam Rosenior’s maiden Premier League ended victoriously as Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0 at the Stamford Bridge. Joao Pedro gave the home team the lead with a vicious strike in the 26th minute. Brentford squandered a number of chances afterwards. Cole Palmer made the point save for Chelsea by scoring the second [...]

Tension has continued to envelope the oil communities of Ekid ethnic nationality of Akwa Ibom State following the arrest and prosecution of one of Governor Umo Eno’s fiercest critics, Princess God’sown Udoito, a radical land and environmental rights advocate. Lady Udoito, LEADERSHIP learnt, was arrested on Wednesday on the orders of the State government and […]

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has explained why he took off Erling Haaland during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. With City already trailing by two goals and needed to pull themselves back in the game. But Guardiola decided to substitute Haaland and introduce 18-year-old Divine Mukasa. According to […] EPL: Why I substituted Haaland in 2-0 defeat to Man Utd – Guardiola

For many African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States, access to familiar food is still defined by distance, inconvenience and informal networks. Families often travel long hours across cities The post How Etnowe is closing access gap for African, Caribbean food in U.S appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Tinubu also told the Summit that Nigeria aims to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance. The post Tinubu returns to Nigeria from Abu Dhabi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Senate President Akpabio, governors, and others gathered in Lafia for the funeral of late Nasarawa Senator Godiya Akwashiki, remembering his service. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-governors-others-attend-nasarawa-senator-akwashikis-funeral/

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has denied using Wizkid’s name to revive his career, describing the claims as baseless.  Kuti has been accused of chasing clout with Wizkid’s name after he The post Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name to revive career appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Explore top crypto presales. While Maxi Doge and Blazpay show promise, Zero Knowledge Proof’s unique auction model targets a potential 6000x return. Read More: https://punchng.com/traders-are-ignoring-maxi-doge-and-blazpay-for-zero-knowledge-proofs-6000x-return/

A fire outbreak has destroyed several temporary wooden structures at Afful Nkwanta, an area in the Ashanti Region occupied by scrap dealers, leaving many counting their losses.

Kalu Aja, a financial analyst, said Nigeria’s economy was better in the 1950s under British colonial masters than after independence in 1960. Aja disclosed this in a statement on his X account on Saturday. He decried how Nigeria’s fortune in agriculture, such as groundnuts, palm oil, cocoa, and others, disappeared after the post-independence era under […] Nigerian economy better under British colonists than Tinubu, others – Kalu Aja

A woman and her three children have been slaughtered in their home in Chiranchi Dorayi area of Kano metropolis of Kano State. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2026, throwing residents into shock and grief. Community members revealed that unknown assailants slaughtered the woman and her three children. They also threw her little baby […]

… Outstanding Ones To Bag Awards LAGOS – A group, the Nigeria Governors Scorecard Awards 2026, has announced the opening of public voting, inviting voters from across the country to… The post Group Begins Assessment Of Nigerian Governors’ Performances appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

In late September, Guineans approved a new constitution in a referendum that permitted junta members to run for office, paving the way for Doumbouya's candidacy. The post Guinea swears in junta chief as president appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning to return to members at all levels to raise money as a way of stopping god fatherism that  has crippled the party. National The post PDP mulls membership dues for funding appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa addresses fans booing him and the team, stating they have the right and their high demands make the club great. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-fans-have-rights-to-boo-says-madrid-coach-after-levante-win/

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has paid tribute to the late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, whose heroic actions during a 2018 massacre saved the lives of 262 Christians in Plateau State, cementing his legacy as a national symbol of interfaith courage and unity. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Saturday, recalled […]

The breakthrough arrived on 26 minutes when Enzo Fernandez slipped a precise through ball into Joao Pedro, who lashed a ruthless finish into the roof of the net. A brief VAR check confirmed the goal, validating Chelsea’s growing authority.

The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Hon Shina Peller, has commended the Super Eagles for their remarkable journey and resilient performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In The post Shina Peller commends Super Eagles AFCON 2025 run despite semi-final loss appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A young lady has taken to social media to lament online after discovering that her landlord put someone else in her abode while she was on a holiday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria this evening after leading the country’s delegation to the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates, where Nigeria The post Tinubu returns after Abu Dhabi summit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Delta State has been confirmed as the safe and ready host for the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026), scheduled to take place in Asaba. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-cleared-to-host-2026-police-games/

The Ministry of Education has rejected claims that the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, authorised a senior high school teacher manual containing definitions of gender identity said to be inconsistent with Ghanaian values.

The association mourned the Imam while reflecting on how his single, courageous act spoke to Nigeria’s deep divisions and the fragile bonds holding its social fabric together. The post He saved 262 Christians where govt failed — CAN mourns Imam Abdullahi appeared first on Vanguard News.

If realized, Trump's threats against Washington's NATO partners would create unprecedented tension within the alliance. The post Trump threatens European nations with tariffs until US can acquire Greenland appeared first on Vanguard News.

Protesters demonstrated in Greenland and Denmark on Saturday against US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic island, and demanded that its citizens should be allowed to determine its own future.

Marcus Edwards scored a second-half equaliser as Liverpool were held to a frustrating Premier League draw by struggling Burnley at Anfield. Florian Wirtz gave Arne Slot’s side the lead in The post EPL: Liverpool held to 1-1 draw by relegation-bound Burnley appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Michael Carrick has challenged Manchester United to match the standards they set in a dominant 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City on Saturday — giving him a dream start to his reign as interim boss. The Red Devils were The post Carrick urges consistency from ‘fantastic’ Man Utd after derby win appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Benue State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Federal Government and the World Bank on women’s economic empowerment. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Theresa Ikwue, during a visit by officials of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) Project to her […] Benue to strengthen ties with FG, World Bank for women’s economic project

The National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified misleading reports suggesting that passengers on a Qatar Airways flight “narrowly escaped death” after the aircraft returned to Lagos on Friday night.

Ex-aspirant Akin Ogunbiyi dissolves his campaign team to support Bola Oyebamiji in the 2026 Osun APC governorship election, uniting party members. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-ex-osun-gov-aspirant-dissolves-campaign-team-backs-apcs-oyebamiji/

Popular Nigerian critic, Verydarkman, has called out actress Mercy Johnson over the arrest of a Tiktok content creator, Eedie Bliss for sharing unconfirmed news about her family. DAILY POST reports that it was widely rumoured in December 2025 that mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Henry Okojie allegedly bought a mansion for another woman who got pregnant […] Verydarkman blasts Mercy Johnson for arresting lady who allegedly defamed her husband