SGF George Akume stresses that accountability in government is key for national development, urging state and local gov’ts to use funds wisely. Read More: https://punchng.com/accountability-drives-national-development-says-akume/

Discover the official Super Eagles starting XI for the crucial AFCON 2025 clash against Tunisia. Victor Osimhen leads the attack in this key group stage ma Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-osimhen-starts-as-chelle-unveils-team-to-face-tunisia/

  Says ex-Ekiti governor lacks credibility     Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed claims by former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, that he received N50billion support from President Bola Tinubu following the January 2024 explosion in Ibadan. Addressing newsmen on Saturday, the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Makinde, Dr. Sulaimon Olarenwaju, described […]

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 956 career goals. Ronaldo hit the mark on Saturday after scoring a brace as they thrashed Al Akhdoud 3-0 in a Saudi Pro League fixture. The 40-year-old opened the scoring with a composed finish in the first half. Ronaldo then added a second just before the break […] Ronaldo hits 956 career goals as Al Nassr thrash Al Akhdoud

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested nine young people, including eight girls and one boy, for allegedly engaging in street prostitution, often described locally as “Good Evening Girls.” The arrest was confirmed by the Deputy Commander-General of the board, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, in a statement released on Saturday. According to him, the suspects were […] Kano Hisbah arrests nine over alleged street prostitution

Nigeria and the African Union have called for respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of Somalia following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Israel recently became the first country to The post Nigeria, AU call for respect of sovereignty, unity of Somalia  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Senegal forward Sadio Mané has warned against underrating any team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. Mané, who currently plays his club football for Al-Nassr, made the comment while speaking to reporters in a post-match interview. DAILY POST reports that a goal each from Mané and Cédric Bakambu ensured a 1-1 […] AFCON: ‘Don’t underrate any team’ – Mane reacts as Senegal fails to beat DR Congo

Chelsea’s hopes of winning the Premier League title this season took another huge blow following a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday night. The Blues were hoping to bounce back from an encouraging 2-2 draw with Newcastle last weekend. They took the lead in the first half after Joao Pedro tapped home Reece […] EPL Table: Chelsea’s title ambitions fade with 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa

No fewer than 7,000 newly recruited forest guards from seven northern states have graduated from a three-month intensive training programme and will be deployed immediately to curb banditry, kidnapping and criminal activities in forest areas. The guards were trained under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched by President Bola Tinubu in May and coordinated by [...]

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice to take his career goals tally to 956 as Al Nassr secures a dominant 3-0 victory over Al Akhdoud in the league. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-reaches-956-career-goals-as-al-nassr-beat-al-akhdoud-3-0/

Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has reportedly died at the age of 43. Colleagues and fans react to the shocking news of her passing. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nollywood-actress-allwell-ademola-dies-at-43/

With the game in the 90th minute, Okello stepped up and was perhaps put off by a huge clap of thunder just before he took his kick, which went over the bar. The post Late Penalty Miss Denies Uganda AFCON Win Against Tanzania appeared first on Channels Television.

Actress Doris Ogala accuses Pastor Chris Okafor of sending disturbing videos amid feud, says she's being framed and refuses to stay silent about alleged threats.

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning as Allwell Ademola has reportedly died. The said news has been circulating online was fans were left in disbelief.

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning as Allwell Ademola has reportedly died. The said news has been circulating online was fans were left in disbelief.

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have presented a brand-new Toyota Camry to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a Christmas gift. The presentation took place on Saturday during a Christmas celebration, with the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, delivering remarks on behalf of the lawmakers. While […]

The two nations are not new to each other having met several times over the years. The post LIVE: Nigeria Vs Tunisia – AFCON 2025 appeared first on Channels Television.

Arsenal clawed their way back to the summit of the English Premier League table with a tense 2-1 victory over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The win sees Mikel Arteta’s side move two points clear of Manchester City as they head into their final fixture of the calendar year. The Gunners opened the […]

the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tamale North Constituency, Alhassan Suhuyini, has made Christmas donations to a number of churches within the constituency as part of activities to support Christian communities during the festive season. The gesture was aimed at sharing goodwill and strengthening community bonds as residents marked the celebration of Christmas. The […]

Leading the charge is striker Victor Osimhen, underscoring his pivotal role in Nigeria’s pursuit of the continental title. The post Osimhen Leads Attack As Super Eagles Lineup For Tunisia Clash appeared first on Channels Television.

The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east region, targeting militants in the Sambisa forest, following Thursday night’s air strikes on ISIS fighters in Sokoto State. Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused terrorism tracker, disclosed the development on Saturday, sharing flight-tracking data showing a US aircraft flying over Borno State. According […]

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden and tragic passing of actress and producer Allwell Ademola. The 43-year-old actress reportedly died on Saturday, sending shockwaves through the entertainment community and her legion of fans. According to multiple reports from within the film industry, the tragic event unfolded at Ademola’s […]

A preview of the historic AFCON rivalry as Nigeria and Tunisia clash in a crucial Group C fixture. See team stats, past meetings, and coach comments. Read More: https://punchng.com/preview-nigeria-tunisia-clash-in-historic-afcon-rivalry/

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State says it has reached a mutual understanding with the families of the two late members of the Kano State House of Assembly on how they will be replaced. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, the state chairman of the party, Dr. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, said […] NNPP, families agree on replacing late Kano lawmakers

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that the 2027 election would be smoother for him than previous outings. He declared that he is not afraid of the 2027 polls, as his administration’s achievements since taking charge of Abia State would give him a smoother ride. Otti, who was speaking at the 2025 Aro Day […] 2027 will be smoother for me – Gov Otti

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has restated his support for President Bola Tinubu, saying he and his allies backed him openly when it was risky to do so and will continue to stand by him now that the situation is easier. Wike recalled that during the 2023 presidential election, supporting Tinubu […] We stood with Tinubu when it was tough, we won’t stop now – Wike

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have presented a brand new car to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in what they described as a Christmas gesture. As reported by Daily Post, the presentation was made on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, where the Speaker of the House, [...]

The Nigerian film industry is mourning following the sudden passing of actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, who reportedly died on Saturday at the age of 43. According to online entertainment The post Tributes pour in as Nollywood mourns Allwell Ademola’s passing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In the wake of my op-ed on the risks raised by the incident reported to have occurred in a ZAOGA church in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the usual vultures have descended, shrieking “cult” with the confidence of people who neither read theology nor recognise it when it stares them in the face. The post What the stupid people who call ZAOGA a cult fail to understand appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in collaboration with the National Inland Waterways Authority have trained boat operators, drivers and passengers in Anambra as part of measures to ensure safety on waterways during the festive period. The three-day training, which ended at the NIWA Area Office in Onitsha, on Saturday, was the Federal Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-trains-anambra-boat-operators-in-waterways-safety/

Several travellers are feared dead following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday afternoon, throwing the area into panic and disrupting movement along the busy route. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid [...]

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his commendation by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute. The governor described the recognition as an affirmation of professionalism and respect for democratic values within the nation’s security architecture. Ajayi was honoured at Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-gov-hails-dss-boss-for-upholding-press-freedom/

For the 81-year-old Joseph Aheto, when he realised three years ago in 2022 that all his children had overtaken his level of education and were now professors, he decided to enroll at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme.

Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has reportedly passed away. Ademola is said to have died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43. According to unconfirmed reports circulating in the film industry, she suffered a heart attack at her residence and was rushed to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The […] Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola dead at 43

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has underscored accountability in governance as a critical driver of national development, urging all tiers of government to act responsibly The post Akume harps on accountability, urges states to use allocations for grassroots development appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old casual worker over the alleged killing of a fellow employee at the Government House, Gombe. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2025, involved two casual staff members attached to the Government House, according to a statement issued by the police on Saturday. The state [...]