Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has explained why Super Eagles players were absent at the medal ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Eric Chelle’s men beat Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout to win the third-place match on Saturday. The three-time champions were scheduled to receive their bronze […] 2025 AFCON: NFF reveals why Super Eagles players didn’t collect bronze medals

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Biodun Ajiboye, has said that President Bola Tinubu did not remove fuel subsidy. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST on Monday, Ajiboye said the president only announced the removal of subsidy. He said, “Right as we […] Tinubu didn’t remove subsidy – Biodun Ajiboye

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has thrown his support behind pressure group Arise Ghana’s decision to picket the United States Embassy in Accra on January 20, to demand the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face what the group describes as “justice.”

While the exact cause of his death has not yet been officially confirmed by family or authorities, multiple reports and eyewitness accounts suggest he had been battling health issues and severe symptoms shortly before his passing, including reportedly vomiting blood.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his resolve to collaborate closely with leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, across all tiers to strengthen the party and establish a formidable opposition force in Bauchi State. Atiku made this known after receiving a delegation of key ADC stakeholders from Bauchi, led by Alhaji Aminu Ahmed […] 2027: We’re working to build strong opposition – Atiku

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, has said Governor Abba Yusuf may register and collect the party’s membership card between Tuesday and Wednesday. Abbas made this known while addressing about 1,500 ad hoc staff hired to handle the party’s electronic registration exercise in the state. He explained that […] Gov Yusuf may defect on Tuesday – Kano APC chair

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable reacts with emotion to the news of his newborn while in detention, as legal troubles mount following an alleged assault.

Undergraduate team, The Revenants from Baze University, Abuja has emerged winners of the AICPA & CIMA Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Nigeria Business Challenge 2025. CGMA Nigeria Business Challenge is The post Baze University’s ‘The Revenants’ wins CGMA Nigeria Business Challenge 2025 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

INEC has deployed voter enrollment devices to remote Osun communities for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-inec-deploys-enrollment-devices-to-remote-communities/

Baze University students, The Revenants, excelled in the AICPA & CIMA CGMA Nigeria Business Challenge 2025, winning ₦1m and full scholarships for AI strategies.

Senegal's Yehvann Diouf gains attention for defending Edouard Mendy during the 2025 AFCON final, highlighting fan reactions and on-field chaos against Morocco.

Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani, known for his elegant gowns and signature ‘Valentino red,’ has died at the age of 93 in Rome. Read More: https://punchng.com/fashion-legend-valentino-garavani-dies-at-93/

Mr Otedola alluded to Mr Chagoury's contribution to Lagos's development in his post on X. The post UPDATED: Tinubu gives Nigeria’s second-highest honour to controversial businessman Gilbert Chagoury appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Otedola alluded to Mr Chagoury's contribution to Lagos's development in his post on X. The post Tinubu gives Nigeria’s second-highest honour to controversial businessman Gilbert Chagoury appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to join Qatari club Al Ahli SC from Al Kholood, DAILY POST reports. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Troost-Ekong’s imminent departure on Monday. “Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong is signing in Qatar for Al Ahli SC from Saudi club Al Kholood,” Romano wrote on X. The 32-year-old joined […] Transfer: Troost-Ekong set to join Qatari club Al Ahli from Al Kholood 

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke appeared in a London court ahead of her trial on bribery charges from her time as Nigeria’s oil minister. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-opec-president-alison-madueke-in-uk-court-for-corruption-trial/

Who is Lauren Cohan’s husband? The Walking Dead actress has never married, but her private love life and past dating rumours keep fans intrigued.

Armed bandits abducted over 160 worshippers from two churches in Kaduna State. Police and security forces are deployed to track the kidnappers and rescue victims.

Edidiong Ezekiel is reported to be attracting interest from Austrian side, Wolfberger AC. Ezekiel’s representative were said to have open talks with Wolfsberger. DAILY POST reports that Wolfberger AC already have Nigerian duo Tochukwu Raymond and Emmanuel Chukwu in their ranks. Ezekiel is currently on the books of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Enyimba. […] NPFL: Austrian club prepare bid for Enyimba star Ezekiel 

The witness provided further insight into the deal's mechanics, revealing that recommendations were based on capping government participation at 25%. This figure became a central point of discussion at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of May 21, 2003.

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought "purely of Peace" as the row over the island threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe.

Afrobeat star Destiny Boy’s mother reveals he died from a long, mysterious illness called ‘Ogu oru’ that caused seizures, dismissing money ritual rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/destiny-boys-mother-reveals-son-battled-with-long-mysterious-illness/

Conflicting reports on Monday claimed that over 100 people were abducted by bandits during a church service at Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru on Sunday. The post Police Debunk Mass Kidnap Of Over 100 Worshippers In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

Real Madrid superstar, Kylian Mbappé, has expressed support for Moroccan star, Brahim Díaz, after his penalty miss against Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mbappé revealed his message to Díaz, who is his teammate at Real Madrid, after the 26-year-old cost his country a first continental title in 50 […] AFCON: ‘I understand what happened’ – Kylian Mbappe reacts to Brahim Diaz’s missed penalty

The police authorities in Rivers State have confirmed the incident. The post Police inspector kills colleague, injures another appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Issa-Onilu says that this behaviour cannot be justified under any circumstances. The post NOA DG Issa-Onilu condemns fuel scooping, urges N’Assembly to criminalise action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Rabiu said the claims were being peddled by “conflict entrepreneurs” seeking to destabilise Kaduna State and undermine the prevailing peace. The post No mass church kidnapping in Kaduna — Police appeared first on Vanguard News.

Learn about Cutedeji (Akinmoladun Ayodeji Daniel), the versatile Nigerian hip-hop musician, actor, DJ, and influencer from Lagos signed to Anjelemawo Natio Read More: https://punchng.com/who-is-cutedeji/

The people of Amaozalla community, Nsukka local government area of Enugu state are yet to come to terms with exactly what happened in their community on Sunday, January 18, 2026, following alleged killing of one of their own, Obele Izuchukwu by members of Neighbourhood Watch of the community. Obele Izuchukwu is said to be the […] The post Enugu: Untold Story Of How Neighborhood Watch Members Allegedly Murdered 21 year-Old Only Son  appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Armed gangs have kidnapped dozens of people attending two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, according to local police.

A Nigerian NGO launches the “Almajiri-to-Tech” initiative, a N50m program for Almajiri empowerment through hands-on technology and repair skills training. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngo-targets-almajiri-empowerment-with-n50m-technology-training-initiative/

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the abduction of 163 worshippers during Sunday service in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging the federal government to take immediate action to rescue the victims and prevent further attacks. This was disclosed in a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong. He […] Tinubu must act now – PDP demands urgent rescue of 163 worshippers kidnapped in Kaduna

The public feud was renewed on Sunday when the comedian, in an Instagram video, advised Ms Ogala to settle the differences with the clergyman, Mr Okafor, privately. The post Chris Okafor: “If you don’t stop interfering, I’ll leak your video” — Doris Ogala dares Akpororo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former President Obasanjo advocates for improved child health in Nigeria, urging pediatricians and leaders to prioritize the well-being of the nation’s chi Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-urges-better-care-for-children/

Saida, the mother of the late popular Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, widely known as Destiny Boy, has revealed the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. The singer, who rose to fame in 2019 with his Fuji cover of Davido’s hit song If, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after battling a long-term mysterious illness known […] Mother of Destiny Boy reveals real cause of singer’s death

Tinubu said the award was made in the exercise of the powers vested in him under the National Honours Act. The post Tinubu confers GCON on Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury appeared first on Vanguard News.