Music star Asake has reconciled with family, including his father, Fatai Odunsi, daughter and baby mama, Adijat, after facing public criticism for alleged abandonment. The settlement follows accusations by Adijat The post Asake ends rift, reunites with father, daughter, baby mama appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has slammed Wizkid’s fans, telling them to stop bringing his late father Fela Kuti’s name into music debates.  Kuti, on Instagram live, called out their behavior The post Calling Wizkid the ‘new’ Fela disrespectful, Seun Kuti blasts fans appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Kwara rep states the APC wins elections through effective grassroots mobilisation, not rigging, during the launch of the party’s e-registration. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-wins-election-through-grassroots-mobilisation-not-rigging-kwara-rep/

The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has postponed resumption and commencement of academic activities. Sources said the management took the decision due to incessant kidnappings in the area. The The post AAU postpones resumption over rising abductions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly launched fresh attacks on farming settlements in Adogo, Ugbaam Council Ward of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, vandalising farmlands and destroying crops valued at millions of naira. The sudden assault has thrown the agrarian community into panic, forcing many residents to flee their homes amid fears for their […] Farmers flee Benue community as armed herdsmen destroy crops

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has called on Nigerians, especially those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, to move beyond commenting on social media and take a more active role in the country’s political landscape. In a post on X on Saturday, Sani encouraged Nigerians in the middle age to stop limiting themselves to online […]

The rollout of the Electric Motor Vehicles (EMVs) under the Kogi Central Constituency Development Programme has resumed following the completion of key regulatory and structural requirements, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said. The senator, who represents Kogi Central in the National The post EMV programme resumes in Kogi central after regulatory clearance appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, on Saturday, has berated what he described as the decades of neglect and injustice suffered by Itsekiri oil producing communities and other parts of the Niger Delta region. He declared that “enough is enough”, adding that the palace would no longer sit and watch as poverty, environmental degradation […]

Nigeria press high, forcing fouls but also catching Amoura offside. Osimhen then breaks through, sees his cut-back cleared for a corner, and heads over from the resulting delivery. The post AFCON 2025: Live Updates – Algeria 0-0 Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Natives of Ibeno local government area in Akwa Ibom State have condemned the alleged attempt by its Ekid neighbours to block the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. In a solidarity march The post Ibeno condemns attempts to stall Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has defended the pace of ongoing and anticipated prosecutions, insisting that criminal trials are largely controlled by the judiciary and not solely by the prosecuting authorities.

Watch the video as Rivers women lay their wrappers on the road for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s convoy, a traditional sign of deep respect in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-rivers-women-lay-wrappers-on-road-as-wike-arrives-port-harcourt-event/

Sixth-tier Macclesfield caused the biggest FA Cup upset in history, beating Premier League’s Crystal Palace 2-1 in a stunning third-round victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/fa-cup-sixth-tier-macclesfield-stun-defending-champions-palace-2-1/

Blord showcases his luxury garage in Anambra, reveals a car named after rival VDM, igniting fan debate amid their ongoing feud. Discover the details inside.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares his political camp’s dominance in Rivers State, reaffirming unwavering support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda Read More: https://punchng.com/nobody-can-push-us-out-in-rivers-state-wike/

The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) says it is monitoring allegations of medical negligence surrounding the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu. The post Chimamanda’s son: NSA monitoring medical negligence allegations appeared first on Vanguard News.

The starting line-up of the Nigeria remains unchanged for their quarter-final clash against Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has retained the The post FULL LIST: Starting XI of Super Eagles vs Algeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

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The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), has strongly warned supporters of terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements in the country to stop the dastardly act or face the full consequences of their actions. Musa gave the warning during The post Insurgents’ supporters must stop now or face consequences, says defence minister appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Osun State Government refutes an audit firm’s report claiming N13.7bn was paid to thousands of ghost workers, calling the allegations false and defamat Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-rejects-n13-7bn-ghost-worker-payroll-allegation-faults-audit-firm-report/

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said that its aircraft operating under the Joint Task Force of Operation HADIN KAI, on January 8, 2026, destroyed terrorists’ structures at Abbaga Jiri in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State. A statement by the NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the Air Componet acting on actionable, […]

Severe traffic congestion was recorded on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning following an accident involving a truck that toppled and blocked a section of the road. The incident occurred in the early hours around the Ogere Bridge area, disrupting traffic flow for vehicles travelling towards Ibadan, Saapade, Alapako and neighbouring communities. Findings showed that […] Motorists stranded as fallen truck blocks Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Prominent Nigerian leaders across party lines have paid glowing tributes to a former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who turned 60 on Saturday. Former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, The post Obasanjo, Atiku, Mark, others honour Tambuwal @60 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Meanwhile, the management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has announced the closure of the institution and postponed students’ resumption and academic activities.

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman, in top form at AFCON 2025, is reportedly linked with Turkish giants Fenerbahce in a potential €45 million move from Atalanta.

Isaac Fayose claims the Rivers political crisis between Wike and Fubara is over resources, not votes, and neither can deliver the state for Tinubu in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-wike-fubara-cant-deliver-rivers-for-tinubu-says-isaac-fayose/

… Says “We’ve moved from the crossroads of history to shaping history Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has justified the political movement to the All Progressives Congress, APC,… The post Mbah Justifies South East APC Realignment, Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum has expressed deep concern and condemned the impeachment notice issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by The post Rivers elders raise concern over impeachment notice on Fubara, deputy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Ethiopia on Saturday started building what the prime minister says will be Africa’s biggest airport when completed in the town of Bishoftu, southeast of the capital Addis Ababa. The massive travel hub is expected to cost around $12.7 billion and The post Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s biggest airport – PM appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said it is impossible for a leader to reign forever. Wike, who spoke on Saturday in Port Harcourt, during a ‘thank-you visit’, said when the time comes, he will cease to be a leader. “We should also know that today, I’m a leader. Tomorrow will be […] No one will be leader forever – Wike

A fire caused by a power surge has gutted the legislative chamber and offices at the Irepodun Local Government complex in Kwara State. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-kwara-council-complex/

Music star Flavour has responded to a critic who accused him of neglecting emerging Igbo artists.  The critic, Charles, alleged that Flavour prioritises personal projects over supporting local talent, pointing The post Flavour advises critic to ‘Invest in own label’ amidst artist support debate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Delta State Police Command has launched a high-level investigation into allegations of extortion levelled against officers of the Jesse Police Division following the circulation of a viral video in which a woman accused policemen of demanding ₦2.5 million for The post Extortion allegation rocks Delta police as CP orders probe, removes DPO appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A single mum posted the message she received from her son after his phone got spoilt. She posted the screenshot and shared why the message brought tears to her eyes.

I am sitting here, wondering if the world has finally decided to give up its membership to the 20th century,   the way a man might decide to stop paying for a gym he never visits.   It’s a bit like watching a rodent who has managed to fall into a drum of 192-proof Polish […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says nobody can push him and his supporters out or derail them from supporting the reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in Rivers. The post ‘Nobody can push us out in Rivers,’ Wike tells supporters appeared first on Vanguard News.