Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) signals his intent to run for the Lagos 2027 governorship by launching a campaign website for the APC primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/jandor-unveils-campaign-website-ahead-of-lagos-2027-apc-primaries/

The former Manchester United and England defender weighed in on Senegal’s decision to leave the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final against Morocco The post “Everything was at risk”: Rio Ferdinand reflects on chaotic AFCON final, Senegal walkout, Mané’s leadership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

There is palpable tension in Ataroga, a border community between Ebonyi and Benue states, following an attack by suspected gunmen on Fulani herders, resulting in the killing of over 30 cows. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when residents were reportedly awakened by the sound of gunshots. Ataroga is an Izzi-speaking community […] Gunmen attack herders, kill 30 cows at Ebonyi–Benue border community

Leaders from the four clans in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have declared that any attempt to steal their votes in favour of losing candidates in the 2027 elections will not be accepted. The stakeholders from Oboro, Oloko, Ibere and Ariam, as well as local government workers, made the declaration at the Ikwuano […] You can’t manipulate our results in 2027 – Abia community leaders tell politicians 

Thirteen women arrested in Tamale during a security operation targeting prostitution and drug-related activities have been made to sweep parts of the central business district as a deterrent, National Security officials in the Northern Region have said.

Thirty-two (32) journalists from different media organisations benefitted from a strategic 3-days capacity‑building workshop in Abuja which ended on Wednesday. The workshop offered new insights into the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence and digital communication in today’s newsroom. The training, held under the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative, reinforces NLNG’s commitment to strengthening stakeholder capability and advancing [...]

The president also confirmed that talks were continuing on the proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system, which he has repeatedly said would rely heavily on Greenland’s strategic Arctic location.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state has suspended the Rector of Kwara state Polytechnic Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, indefinitely over students protest on Tuesday. The post Gov AbdulRazaq suspends KwaraPoly rector over students protest appeared first on Vanguard News.

What was billed as a heavyweight knockout clash between two continental giants instead spiralled into one of the tournament’s most controversial nights The post CAF slams Algeria with $100,000 fine after explosive AFCON clash with Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

For decades, epilepsy has lived in the shadows of Nigerian society, wrapped in fear, superstition and silence The post Breaking Silence: Why epilepsy should no longer be trapped in myths appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s FCCPC has set a final April 2026 deadline for digital lenders to regularise operations under new regulations. Learn about the enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-sets-deadline-for-digital-lenders-to-regularise-operations/

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while about 40 others sustained varying degrees of injury in a fatal crash along the Gombe–Potiskum Road in Yobe State. The incident occurred on Wednesday at about 2:30 pm near Badejo town, in Potiskum Local Government Area. The Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency, […] Two dead, 48 others injured in Yobe auto crash 

The Nigeria Police Force has said that it is still collating names of the victims of the mass abduction in Kaduna State. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST on Wednesday, the Force spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin said the police will update Nigerians when they have more […] Kaduna abduction: We’re still collating names of victims – Police 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced a revised operational approach for the ongoing Phase II Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise in Osun State. The Commission also approved the rotation of the INEC Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) across communities to widen access for eligible voters. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by […] INEC to rotate IVED to expand voter access in Osun

A 52-year-old man, Ilori Elicanah, on Wednesday bagged a five-year jail term for illegal mining activities. A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, presided over by Justice Abimbola Awogboro, sentenced the convict after finding him guilty of unlawful possession of solid minerals. The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […] Illegal miner bags five-year jail term in Kwara

Mohammed Bashir Saleh reveals his link to the Ansaru terrorist group before the 2011 UN House bombing as defendants contest confessions obtained under duress.

According to the Congress, the government’s reliance on the law reinforces public confidence in both traditional institutions and democratic governance The post Ijebu Congress commends Ogun govt for upholding integrity in Awujale selection process appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nasarawa State chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Godwin Williams, has been suspended over alleged anti-party activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-adc-suspends-chairman-over-anti-party-activities/

The Theatre Commander, Operation Fansan Yamma, a military offensive in the North West, Major General Warrah Idris, has said that bandit leader Bello Turji is in panic and confusion as The post Bello Turji in panic, disarray amidst intensified onslaught -Military appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Vice President of Nigeria and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigerians are no longer impressed by the government’s strong language of condemnation. Atiku made the remark while expressing concern over the increasing audacity of bandits, who he said now attack at will without being challenged. Reacting to […] Kaduna attack: Nigerians no longer impressed – Atiku lament bandits’ audacity

Sunny Ndukwu, media aide to the sacked Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has resigned his membership of the party amid the ongoing leadership crisis. In a letter dated January 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Nguru Umuowa Ward 6, Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State, Ndukwu stated […] PDP crisis deepens as Anyanwu’s aide, Ndukwu resigns party membership

The FAF said it was lodging an appeal to challenge the sanctions. The post Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali Banned Over Nigeria AFCON Scuffle appeared first on Channels Television.

The tribunal is expected to adjudicate over disputes that may arise from the area council elections scheduled to take place in the FCT on 21 February. The post FCT Chief Judge inaugurates Area Council Election Appeal Tribunal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Denmark hopes the United States will participate in future NATO Arctic drills despite ongoing disputes over the future of Greenland, says its defence minis Read More: https://punchng.com/denmark-hopes-us-joins-nato-arctic-drills-despite-greenland-row/

We strongly condemn and reject the ongoing attempt to forcibly take over the properties of the late Sir Lucky Omoluwa, Chairman of Pinnacle Communication Nigeria Limited, through what appears to be a coordinated abuse of police power and a blatant disregard for the rule of law. On Friday, 16th January 2026, at about 6:00–6:30pm, and […]

A prominent writer explains why the alleged babymama of Davido cannot compel the Adeleke family to acknowledge Anu, a girl who claimed to be the singer's daughter.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave, with Premier League and European clubs interested. The forward has 18 months left on his de Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-mateta-tells-crystal-palace-he-wants-to-leave/

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had reached a framework for a deal over Greenland following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies. The post Trump says agreed ‘framework’ for US deal over Greenland appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reports of the abduction in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, emerged on Sunday, with over 100 worshippers said to have been taken during the attack. The post Kaduna Abduction: No Inconsistency In Police Communication – Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

Read today’s top stories: DSS summons Awujale nominees for screening, Deji Adeleke defends Davido over paternity claims, and Turji is in panic. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-dss-summons-awujale-nominees-adeleke-defends-davido-turji-in-panic-other-top-stories/

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has claimed that Nigeria is trying to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament through the ‘office.’ Oliseh spoke during his Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco which Senegal were crowned champions after beating the host nation in the […] World Cup 2026: Nigeria trying to qualify through office – Sunday Oliseh

The US$240 million project, which includes a new cement line, power plant, and other key facilities, will significantly increase BUA Cement’s production capacity to 20 million tons upon completion, strengthening regional supply. The post BUA Cement signs agreement to build new 3-million-ton-per-annum facility in Sokoto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Manchester City’s players will refund ticket costs for fans who flew all the way to the Arctic Circle only to witness a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. City suffered one of the most chastening results in their history on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows claimed their first Champions League group-stage victory. […] The post UCL: Man City Players To Refund Fans After Bodo/Glimt Defeat appeared first on OsunDefender.

A lady cries out on social media as she seeks help to identify a mysterious object she found at her grandmother's place and asks for assistance in identifying it.

LAGOS – The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed receipt of a petition relating to actions connected with the Enugu Economic Survival Summit, which was scheduled to hold in Lagos… The post NJC Confirms Receipt Of Petition On Enugu Economic Survival Summit appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

One of the suspects being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) alongside Khalid Al-Barnawi and others over the 26 August 2011 bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja has told the Federal High Court how he became involved with the terror group. At the resumed trial before Justice Emeka Nwite in Abuja, […] The post UN building bombing: Suspect opens up on joining Al-Barnawi before attack appeared first on Vanguard News.