Investors were also preparing for next week's Federal Reserve meeting following data broadly in line with forecasts and after US prosecutors aimed boss Jerome Powell, raising fears over the bank's independence. The post Asian Stocks Extend Gains As US Concerns Hit Dollar, Boost Gold appeared first on Channels Television.

Depot petrol and diesel prices climbed nationwide as import licence delays left jetties idle, tightened supply, and pushed PMS toward N800 per litre levels.

  If you’ve used mobile phones for a long time or observe others use them, one thing you probably know by now is that most people don’t read messages; they scan them. What this means is that if your WhatsApp or email is long, confusing, or poorly written, chances are the reader will ignore it, […] This article How to Write Better WhatsApp and Email Messages That Get Results appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Uba Sani says his government has been olhonest about the abduction of residents in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area, and has nothing else to hide. Speaking on the incident in an interview with BBC Hausa, the governor said he acted immediately attack happened by reaching out to top security […] We have nothing to hide in Kurmin Wali abduction — Kaduna Gov, Uba Sani

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says opposition coalition moves against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election will soon collapse. The post Coalition talks against Tinubu’s 2027 re-election will soon collapse — Lagos APC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ekiti State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested 16 suspected bandits who reportedly migrated into the state from neighbouring Kwara State. The Director of Information of the Corps, Mr. Abiodun Adeleye, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended after they were sighted in large numbers with cattle at the Gede farm […] The post Amotekun Arrests 16 Suspected Bandits in Ekiti appeared first on OsunDefender.

An old interview of Wizkid rejecting being compared to Fela Kuti has resurfaced online amid his public feud with Seun Kuti, sparking reactions on social media

Critics say the government has cracked down on dissents including opposition leaders, journalists, and civil society activists since Saied began ruling by decree in 2021.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has addressed questions over the initial denial of reports that over 170 people were abducted from Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area.

PORT HARCOURT – The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared that the recent surge in oil production is consequent upon the effective collaboration between host communities along the… The post PINL–Community Partnership Driving Oil Output Surge, NNPCL Declares appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria is not short of tragedy. What it is increasingly short of is a shared response to it. Violence has become so frequent that it barely interrupts the news cycle unless it can be sorted into a familiar, polarising category. The country still mourns—but no longer as one. It mourns in compartments. When people are […]

Are you not a reader’s tasty, tricky food, and a poet’s word choice, the very mood and meaning in this meaningless world that reels from man’s greed and sword?

Anthony Ufoh  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded a two-day training programme for staff of the Voter Education and Publicity Department on strategic communication and misinformation monitoring. The… The post 2027: INEC Concludes Two-Day Training On Strategic Communication, Misinformation Monitoring appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Presidency has withdrawn the posting of former Kebbi State Governor, Usman Dakingari, as ambassador-designate to Turkey. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Friday. The statement said that no ambassador has been appointed to Turkey. This development came a few hours […] Presidency withdraws Dakingari’s posting as Turkey ambassador-designate

With emphatic wins over Algeria and Zambia in their opening two matches, Nigeria have now sealed a quarter-final berth and strengthened their bid for a place at the 2027 World Handball Championship in Germany The post Africa Handball Nations Cup: Nigeria’s Golden Arrows zoom into quarter final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Paediatricians criticize Nigeria’s 4.3% health allocation in the 2026 budget, warning it harms child health and misses the 15% Abuja Declaration target. Read More: https://punchng.com/doctors-fault-fgs-4-3-health-allocation-in-2026-budget/

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has cautioned judges against the misuse of judicial authority, warning that such actions weaken public trust in the courts and extinguish the hope of justice for those who turn to the judiciary for redress.

Oranto Petroleum exits Senegal's offshore oil sector after license revocation, citing financial disputes and regulatory challenges amid calls for better investment.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that a total of 3,000 voters with disabilities have been registered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in preparation for the forthcoming Area Council elections. The disclosure was made by the Head of INEC’s ICT Department in the FCT, Mr. Festus Aisien, during an advocacy visit by […]

A UNILAG graduate took to social media to mourn the death of his coursemate who died a day after their convocation. He shared her last chat before she died.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), the Joint Task Force North-West, have sustained aggressive military pressure on terrorist elements across the region, recording fresh successes in a series of coordinated offensives carried out between January 21 and 22, 2026. In a statement issued late Thursday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain […]

The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation has officially taken effect, one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to exit the global health body, a move that has triggered funding cuts and operational downsizing at the WHO. The withdrawal became effective on Thursday, in line with WHO rules that require a […] The post US Exits WHO One Year After Trump’s Withdrawal Order appeared first on OsunDefender.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), yesterday hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on reforms, digitalisation of passport regime and installation of cutting-edge technologies for migration management in The post Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu on reforms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In an era where public attention is fleeting and credibility increasingly scarce, Abuja-based Puzzle Craft PR & Communications has announced a strategic pivot that places trust, influence, and long-term reputation… The post Puzzle Craft Redraws Map For Strategic Communications In 2026 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The organizers of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) have announced the commencement of nominations for the 7th edition of the awards, scheduled to be held in May 2026. The The post NBMA announces 7th edition with calls for nomination appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

AXA Mansard Insurance, a member of the AXA Group, has announced the launch of its digital motor insurance inspection process in Nigeria.  The solution, powered by Curacel, allows customers to… The post AXA Mansard’s New Digital Tool To Make Vehicle Inspection Fast,  Easy  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Daniel Etiese Benson aka Bnxn has apologised to fans for the issues that prevented some fans and ticket holders at his ‘The Captain Experience,’ in Lagos on December 19, 2025. The post Bnxn apologises for issues at December show appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Trump appeared to shoot back later Thursday on his Truth Social platform, withdrawing an invitation for Canada to join the "Board of Peace" -- his self-styled billion-dollar body for resolving global conflict. The post Carney answers Trump: ‘Canada doesn’t live because of US’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

  The African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme is currently accepting applications for its 2026 cohort. This transformative initiative is a year-long leadership and business management development programme designed for female entrepreneurs, welcoming 200 participants each year. Read more about Opportunities AWEC offers a complimentary 12-month business training programme, structured similarly to an MBA curriculum, […] This article AWEC Programme 2026: Call for Applications from Female Entrepreneurs Across Africa (9th Cohort) appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

He listed other rights violations to include 59 cases of inhumane and degrading treatment, 36 cases on right to property and 16 denials of access to justice The post NHRC records 96 cases of child abandonment in Gombe in 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

MAKURDI: Benue State Government has assured the people of the state that the Alia-led administration was poised towards building healthcare systems that were people-centred, future-ready, and resilient. The State Commissioner… The post Benue Assures Of Developing People-Oriented, Future-Ready Healthcare Systems appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

After years of colourism and shame, she rejects bleaching creams and embraces her dark skin. A painful family wound becomes a journey of self-worth and healing.

The palace mandates that Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II be addressed as "His Royal Majesty," asserting respect for Yoruba heritage and tradition.

According to the president, the intervention targets medical education in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing. The post Nigeria’s govt spends N120bn to rehabilitate 18 medical schools, expands nursing enrolment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Lagos is set to glow with romance this Valentine period as the seasoned theatre director, Austine Onuoha, brings his latest play, ‘The Bride,’ to life. The romantic musical promises an The post Austine Onuoha serenades theatre with The Bride musical play appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In Nigeria, parents do not only lose children to medical errors. They lose something else afterward truth. They lose dignity. They lose justice. Medical mistakes are not unique to Nigeria. No health system, ever, anywhere in the world, is immune to human error. Doctors are fallible. Systems fail. Complications arise. This reality, however painful, is […]