Young people are already leading, in technology, community organising, climate action and the creative industries. The task now is not to include them symbolically, but to trust them meaningfully. The post Why leadership feels unfamiliar, and how we reclaim it, By Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Clarivo Oil and Gas, led by Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, has announced plans to develop a world-class oil refinery in Calabar, Cross River State, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector. The post Clarivo Oil plans world-class refinery in Nigeria – CEO, Obidike appeared first on Vanguard News.

A viral video showed the only survivor of the Vaal school crash speaking from an ambulance as 14 children lost their lives and investigations began.

The Edo State Sports Commission has praised the impact of Kennedy Boboye in transforming Bendel Insurance. The Benin Arsenals are unbeaten in their last nine games. Insurance moved to sixth position on the log following Sunday’s 3-2 win over El-kanemi Warriors. Chairman of the commission, Desmond Enabulele commended the players for their character and resilience […] NPFL: Enabulele hails Boboye’s impact on Bendel Insurance

Former Akwatia Member of Parliament Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed has officially entered the race for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election, signalling a dramatic attempt to return to the legislature under the flag of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria, has dragged the ADC while responding to Peter Obi supporter who tackled his fans ahead of the 2027 election.

Kujama community in Southern Kaduna was thrown into fear on Sunday morning as armed bandits abducted two women and a nine-year-old boy, leaving behind a three-month-old baby. The post Kaduna: Bandits abduct two mothers, son; demand N150m ransom appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lifted the ban on public campaigns following the release of the final list of candidates for the June 20, 2026, governorship election in The post Ekiti 2026: INEC lifts ban on public campaigns appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Manchester City defender, Manuel Akanji has told Arsenal they are not the best team in Europe. He said the idea of Arsenal being the best team in Europe right now is not correct. Akanji spoke ahead tonight’s Champions League match between Arsenal against Inter Milan. Mikel Arteta’s team are leading the Premier League and […] UCL: ‘They’re not the best’ – Manuel Akanji names two teams Arsenal are not better than

Ghana and the People’s Republic of China have signed a US$30 million grant agreement to support the construction of a university in Damongo, in a move aimed at expanding access to tertiary education and deepening bilateral cooperation.

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is said to have agreed in principle to meet with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso after meeting his godson, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. Strong pillars, according to this newspaper, indicate that Governor Yusuf might have facilitated the meetings between Tinubu and Kwankwaso to discuss his possible acceptance to defect […] Tinubu to meet Kwankwaso over defection

Every January, the Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gather to celebrate the festival of Timket. Legit,ng compiles 5 things you should know about the festival.

Immediate past Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola SAN, has called on Nigerians to take deliberate steps in governance, conduct, and public communication to project a positive image of the country, describing this as the first step toward improving Nigeria’s international reputation. The post Fashola, Idris, others outline steps to improve Nigeria’s reputation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Government has said that the rehabilitation of a 20km section of Lekki-Epe road will begin on Sunday, January 25, lasting for about 64 days.

A 42-year-old commercial bus driver, Osabuohen Igerevba, has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command in connection with the alleged killing of his 32-year-old girlfriend, Joy Jerome, in Benin City. The incident came to light on January 10 after the Chief Priest (Ohen) of Ikpe community alerted the police to the discovery of a […] Police arrest 42-year-old man over alleged killing of girlfriend in Benin

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the renowned diplomat and former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on the occasion of his 93rd birthday. The post Soludo celebrates Anyaoku at 93 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, OPFY, Joint Task Force North West, repelled a terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State on 19 January 2026. However, five soldiers and one police officer lost their lives in the encounter. A statement released on Tuesday by Captain David Adewusi, Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN […] Five soldiers, policeman killed as troops foil terrorist attack in Zamfara

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has said that forgiving terrorists is against the 1999 Constitution, warning that the government’s negotiation and concessions to bandits and terrorists threaten national security. The post Forgiving terrorists violates constitution — Adeyanju appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bello made the call on Tuesday in Lafia while speaking at the second anniversary of the Kilema Youth Development Association. The post APC urges youths to be peace agent, shun negative comments appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Enchi District office of the Forestry Commission has arrested 13 illegal miners who invaded the Boi Tano and Jema Asemkrom forest reserves in the Western North Region.

“This project will foster economic growth by strengthening the local tourism industry and creating direct and indirect jobs.” The post Abia, tech firm partner on digital standardisation, classification of hotels appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned two men in court for the alleged theft of cables worth N11 million from a company in the state. The post Police drag two to court over N11m cable theft in Osun appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Catholic Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have called on the Federal Government to give human face to the new tax laws to ensure fairness, transparency and compassion. This is even as the bishops cautioned that policies lacking a human face could worsen the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians. The clerics made this […] Give human face to tax laws – Catholic bishops tell Nigerian Govt

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Premier League club Leeds United have confirmed the signing of home-Eagles defender Leonard Ngenge, Prompt News reports.  Ngenge makes the move to West Yorkshire from his native Nigeria. The 18-year-old linked up with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Remo Stars from Ikorodu City before the start of the season. The [...]

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The Jigawa State Farmers and Herders Special Court has ordered nine defendants to jointly pay over N500 million as compensation to farmers whose farmlands were destroyed in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of the state. Delivering the judgment, the Presiding Judge, Barrister Yusuf Rabiu Abubakar, said the decision was reached based on Sections 78, 19 […] Jigawa court awards N500m compensation to farmers after herders’ attacks

The defendant was immediately evacuated from the court premises and taken back to the clinic at the Agodi Correctional Centre for urgent medical attention. The post Session stalled as ex-Oyo NURTW chair, Auxiliary, collapses during court proceeding appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ghana Police Service says it has launched an investigation into a shooting incident involving a female police officer that led to the death of a taxi driver at Tetegu, near Weija, Accra, on Sunday, 19th January, 2026.

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, has launched a comprehensive post-election review of the 2025 Local Government and Local Council Development Area, LCDA, elections, with a commitment to embedding lessons from the exercise to further consolidate grassroots democracy in the state. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday at the start of a two-day strategic […] LASIEC begins post-election audit of 2025 LG polls, vows electoral reforms

Director of Field Operations of the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana and submit himself to investigations, insisting that an innocent person has nothing to fear.

Get ready for a Champions League showdown as Inter Milan host Arsenal and Real Madrid face Monaco in crucial group stage matches with high stakes. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-inter-host-arsenal-madrid-to-face-monaco-in-champions-league-showdown/

Lagos State announces the Lekki-Epe Expressway rehabilitation begins Sunday, a 64-day project on a 20km stretch with phased traffic diversions. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-lekki-epe-expressway-rehabilitation-sunday/

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, South-South Zone, has commenced moves to destroy arms and ammunition surrendered by 80 repentant militants in Cross River State. The Zonal Director of NCCSALW, Mr Alex Inemah Ebimiebo, disclosed this in Calabar after formally receiving the cache from the Office of the […] Arms control centre moves to destroy recovered weapons in Calabar

The NPA has announced that 33 vessels carrying petroleum products and other commodities are expected to arrive at major Lagos ports in January 2026.

Residents of Kauru Local Government Area in Kaduna State have praised the Nigerian military and the Kaduna State Government for a sustained security operation that reportedly neutralised over 70 bandits and destroyed several criminal hideouts across the area. The post Over 70 bandits killed as Southern Kaduna communities laud military, Governor Uba Sani appeared first on Vanguard News.

PORT HARCOURT – A deadly shooting incident in Omoku town, in Ogba /Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Monday, January 19, 2026, has left one person dead and… The post Rivers Community Shooting: One Dead, Eight Injured, Suspects Arrested appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.