The Nigeria Football Federation has played down reports of a rift in the Super Eagles camp at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following an on-field altercation between 2023 African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen and his…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the commencement of the second phase of the process. The exercise resumed on Monday after the first phase ended on December 10, 2025. INEC…

The National Association of Nigerian Students on Tuesday called off its planned nationwide protest against the new Tax Reform Act following engagements with the Nigeria Revenue Service, formerly the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and other government agencies. The decision was…

The Tanimu Turaki-led National Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC), met with former President Goodluck Jonathan behind closed doors in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mr Turaki…

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has raised the alarm that the existential threat of kidnapping has become a worrisome issue that has taken more than a devoted attention of his government. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo stated this…

The United States of America Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa of California has died at the age of 65, a fellow lawmaker, Richard Hudson said on Tuesday. This deals another blow to Republicans’ already narrow majority in the House of Representatives…

Asari Dokubo, the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, has pledged to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Mr Dokubo pledged on Tuesday, when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini over allegations of illegal child trafficking and other child welfare violations.   The Director of Child Development at the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Idris…

Meet Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the DR Congo human statue who became a star at AFCON. Learn about his silent tribute to leader Patrice Lumumba. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-meet-dr-congos-human-statue-at-2025-afcon/ Read the full article here

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation advocating transparency and efficiency in the Hajj and Umrah sector, has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards to institutionalise an examination-based,…

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of veteran photojournalist Malam Umar Usman. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Kaduna, saying the police had begun investigations to rescue the victim. “We are…

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has warmed hearts online after delivering a touching early birthday surprise to his mother-in-law during a luxury family vacation on Canouan Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The singer shared the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Olugbemisola Odusote as the director-general of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on 10 January 2026, for a four-year term. Mr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head…

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, has ordered striking resident doctors to vacate their official quarters over escalating industrial dispute. The resident doctors, who have been on strike for over one month, appealed to Governor Hyacinth Alia to…

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 32 street urchins, popularly known as ‘Omotaku’, during a coordinated enforcement operation across major roads on the Island and Mainland. The suspects were said to have been apprehended for causing public nuisance, illegally obstructing…