Reaffirming the Assembly’s alignment with the 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity, it said the House remained committed to excellence, transparency, good governance, and the collective welfare of Lagos residents.

The Presidency has played down a brief incident involving President Bola Tinubu during his state visit to Turkey on Tuesday, describing the President as being in good shape and fully engaged with his official schedule. Reacting to reports that President Tinubu momentarily missed his step in Ankara on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President […]

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Tuesday, launched the 1st South-East Shooting Competition, describing shooting as a strategic sport for talent discovery and youth empowerment. The post Otti launches maiden South-East shooting competition in Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed as fake and misleading a viral video alleging that women were assaulted during a protest at the Government House in Ilorin, describing the footage as digitally manipulated. The police made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, Read More: https://punchng.com/viral-video-showing-beating-of-protesting-women-in-kwara-manipulated-police/

The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa during separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The arrests were disclosed in a press release issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the release, operatives attached to […]

President of the Republic Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Tuesday reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to achieving a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, saying discussions toward the target had already commenced. The post Türkiye, Nigeria target $5bn trade volume as Erdogan, Tinubu seal new economic push appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied neglecting wounded-in-action soldiers and reaffirmed commitment to the welfare of its personnel. The Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, stated this on Tuesday while reacting to a viral video on social media suggesting neglect, lack of care and institutional indifference to the welfare of military personnel wounded in […]

Indigenous contractors have debunked claims that the Federal Government has paid N152 billion to local contractors for 2024 projects The post Contractors debunk claim of N152bn payment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Alison-Madueke has been on bail since she was first arrested in London in October 2015. She has denied the charges against her. The post UK Prosecutors Accuse Alison-Madueke Of Enjoying ‘Life Of Luxury’ From Bribes appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has congratulated Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on his Honorary Doctoral Degree conferred by Lincoln University College, Malaysia. The post Pantami hails Governor Yahaya on honorary doctorate, Gombe’s Tsangaya reforms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa leads the APC South-West hearing in Akure, calling for stronger internal democracy, inclusiveness, and merit-based leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-aiyedatiwa-seeks-stronger-internal-democracy-at-apc-south-west-zonal-hearing/

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he has approved January salaries for FCT Administration (FCTA) staff amounting to over ₦12 billion. The approval came shortly after a court ruling that suspended the strike action embarked upon by the workers. He stated this while addressing journalists in his office after […]

Director General of LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, in a statement, expressed with grave concern the second national grid collapse within five days. The post Recurrent grid collapses threaten manufacturing, MSMEs – LCCI appeared first on Vanguard News.

Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, attended the National Teachers’ Summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he stood in for the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Governor Zulum commended the Federal Government for its strategic investments in education, citing the positive impact of Students Loan […]

The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, held its combined Convocation ceremony on Thursday, January 22, 2026, drawing thousands of graduands, academics, and dignitaries. Among the graduates was Bodex Hungbo, Chairperson…

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye, in Ankara on Tuesday, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to a $5 billion trade volume target with Nigeria. The post We’re targeting $5bn trade volume with Nigeria — President Erdogan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Super Falcons striker Joy Omewa, DAILY POST reports. Omewa, who joined Forest from Danish outfit Fortuna Hjørring signed a contract until the end of the 2025/26 season. The 23-year-old spent three years with Fortuna Hjørring, scoring 52 goals in 85 league appearances. The striker won  the Danish Women’s […] Transfer: Nottingham Forest sign Super Falcons striker Omewa 

Niger State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr Nasir Mua’zu, has clarified that the recent withdrawal of non-lawyer police prosecutors from Magistrate and Shariah Courts is simply the enforcement of existing laws, specifically the Administration of Criminal Justice Law and the Police Act 2020. The state Chief Judge, Justice Halima Abdulmalik, had last week […] NBA raises alarm as non-lawyer police prosecutors withdraw in Niger 

Popular TikTok content creator Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, has announced his decision to put his university education on hold, just days after celebrating his admission to study law at a private university in Lagos State.

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, will on Thursday, January 29, meet with chairmen and secretaries of various markets in the state over the continued adherence to sit-at-home orders by traders, despite government directives. A letter from the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, signed on behalf of the commissioner by the Special Adviser to the […] Sit-at-home: Soludo, market leaders meet Thursday 

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke faces a UK trial, accused of accepting lavish bribes for oil contracts. She denies all charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-minister-alison-madueke-denies-bribery-charges-in-uk-trial/

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi mourns the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, after a car accident. Tributes pour in as the football world expresses condolences.

The APC Kwara registration drive adds over 277,000 new members, leading the North Central zone. Governor AbdulRazaq cites public confidence in leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-registers-277000-new-members-in-kwara/

The Kano State Governor’s defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has been condemned by the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. According to the party’s National Secretary, Dipo Olayoku, the defection is a sign of a broader collapse of constitutional federalism in Nigeria. Recall that on Monday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf formally joined the […] Kano: NNPC faults gov Yusuf’s defection, says Nigeria’s federalism is reduced to ‘principal’, ‘class captain’

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted five women, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, and are demanding a ransom of ₦100 million for their release. The victims were reportedly seized on Saturday evening when the assailants stormed a family residence in the community, [...]

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted five women, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, and are demanding a ransom of ₦100 million for their release. The victims were reportedly seized on Saturday evening when the assailants stormed a family residence in the community, [...]

Popular Nollywood actress Judy Austin has issued a strong warning to her supporters, urging them to stop wishing harm or death on anyone in the name of defending or supporting her.

UYO – The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William F. Kumuyi, has described the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) holding in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as…

It was an evening wrapped in warmth, respect, and shared culture as HRM Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu (Ezigbo Ghana), the Igbo Diaspora King in the Republic of Ghana, paid a…

In a decisive push to entrench transparency and accountability in public spending, state governments across Nigeria will now be required to publish details of contract awards in the basic education and primary healthcare sectors every quarter under a Federal Government-World Bank collaboration. The post FG, World Bank ask states to publish education, health contracts quarterly appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s national grid experienced a partial grid collapse after a voltage disturbance at the Gombe substation. NISO confirms the event was not a total fa Read More: https://punchng.com/voltage-disturbance-hits-gombe-substation-triggered-partial-grid-collapse-niso/

The video showed Mr Omokri in a 2023 interview on ARISE News, boastingly saying he had documentary evidence to support his claim that Mr Tinubu was a “drug lord.” The post Sowore’s Trial: Court admits video clip showing Reno Omokri calling Tinubu ‘drug lord’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The video showed Mr Omokri in a 2023 interview on ARISE News, boastingly saying he had documentary evidence to support his claim that Mr Tinubu was a “drug lord.” The post Sowore’s Trial: Court admits video clip showing Reno Omokri calling Tinubu a ‘drug lord’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A trending video had captured the moment President Tinubu stumbled during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, the Turkish capital.   The post Tinubu Continued Talks with Erdoğan After Misstep, Says Presidential Aide appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Anambra governorship candidate, George Moghalu, officially resigns from the Labour Party. See his official letter and reasons for the move. Read More: https://punchng.com/moghalu-resigns-from-labour-party/

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho praises Real Madrid’s Alvaro Arbeloa, calling him ‘one of my children’ and a favorite ahead of their Champions League clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-real-madrids-arbeloa-is-one-of-my-children-says-mourinho/