PUNCH
Oil prices fall as Trump eyes Venezuela’s $2bn crude
30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil will be sold to benefit US Trump
Pope hosts cardinals after calls for collective governance
Tax law: N5tn VAT windfall for states as new formula begins
Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn for electricity – NERC
NRS boosts e-invoicing compliance with Pillarcraft accreditation
Tax reforms: Why businesses must prioritise payroll, VAT
NLC urges govt to review wages, tax policies
Residents flee as hoodlums unleash violence in Lagos community
FG dismisses claims Nigerian scholars abandoned in Morocco
Kwara partners global fund, UNICEF, to revamp five health centres
FCT poll: Why we blocked Labour Party from uploading candidates INEC
US introduces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others
No tax on bank balances, only transfers attract N50 CITN
BREAKING: Court grants Malami, others N500m bail
NiMet predicts three-day nationwide haze, sunshine
Ramaphosa, Nigerian scholars slam Trump over Maduros capture
You cant claim to love Tinubu while fighting Wike, Abe tells Fubara
Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland
Terrorism: Police evacuate explosive planted on Niger road
Use taxpayers money well, Abia philanthropist tells FG
Consumers pay N1.13tn electricity bill despite blackouts
Nigerias poverty rate may hit 62% Report
Investor confidence lifts foreign inflows to $14bn FG
Economy stabilising, but structural weaknesses persist Yemi Kale
THISDAY
Despite Withdrawal, ICPC Continues Probe of Dangote’s Corruption Allegations against Ex-NMDPRA Boss, Farouk
Stock Market Adds N409.66bn on Buying Interest in Seplat, Others
Alleged Rape: Pastor Okafors Lawyers Ask Accusers to Submit Evidence to Police
NYSC Threatens Sanctions Against Institutions Uploading Unqualified Corps Members
Kaduna Farmers Seek FG Bailout After N10.16bn Maize Losses
Six Killed in Fresh Attack in Plateau, MACBAN, Berom Youths Trade Accusations
Chukwuka Monye Warns against Economic Shocks, Disruptions
US Demands Visa Bonds From Nigerians, Nationals of 37 Other Countries, Mandates Entry and Exit Through Designated Airports
INEC Explains Why Abure-Led LP Candidates Are Not Recognised in FCT Council Polls
NERC: FG Paid N458.75 billion Electricity Subsidy in Three Months
NRS, NITDA Okay Pillarcraft as System Integrator to Boost Tax Compliance
Airport Police Arrest International Romance Fraud Suspect Involved in N1bn Scam
Obi: Nigeria Not Poor, But Poorly Governed
FG Explains Dispute With Resident Doctors, Says Allegation of Neglect False
FG Inaugurates Cttee to Oversee Resolutions on Digital Literacy, Emerging Skills Conference
Trade Ministry: Non-oil Exports Peaked at $12.8bn at H1 2025
NDLEA Seizes 2.4kgs of Illicit Drugs, Nabs 1,018 Suspects in Katsina
Sanctioned Oil Tankers Leave Venezuela in Defiance of US Blockade
GUARDIAN
How I reformed labour to end CIA, KGB influence in Nigeria — Obasanjo
C’River LG bans public gatherings as vice chairman plans to join ADC
Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami, worth N213b
16 African artistes arrive in Lagos for 9th AFRIMA
NANS raises alarm over plight of Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco
Why the US siezed oil tanker at North Atlantic despite presence of Russian flag
Ex-PDP caretaker chair raises concern over Rivers 2026 budget
2027: Removing Tinubu, APC wont be tea party, says Moghalu
2027: Hunger, hardship, darkness will unseat APC, says Oyo ADC leaders
ADC raises 230 million at maiden stakeholders summit in Imo
Taxing minimum wage workers unfair, dangerous, NLC president tells FG
Ogun CP urges new officers to uphold professionalism, ethics
Miyetti Allah laments attack on members in Plateau
Nigerians face new $15,000 US visa bond rules from Jan 21
INEC confirms position on electoral laws
Five killed, others injured in attack on Oyo National Park service office
Northern groups accuse Wike of abusing power
Court admits Malami, son, wife to N500m bail each in alleged N9b money laundering case
Gunmen kill ASP, five others in Zamfara
INEC blames Labour Party crisis for exclusion from FCT council polls
DisCos collect N1.13tr in six months amid N314.35b revenue shortfall
Over 140m Nigerians may become poorer by December
Nigerias fuel, crude importation concern defies price war
CORAN: Nigerias heavy reliance on fuel import, disservice to local refiners
APC has no right to complain about Wike, says PDP
VANGUARD
Forgiving N8trn NNPC debt despite audit queries is reckless Obi
2027: PDP faction to hold talks with Obi, Atiku
Alleged rape: Chris Okafor challenges VDM, Doris, others to provide proof to Police
Heavy taxes, low wages, rising debt, threats to nation’s stability — NLC
EFCC raises alarm over alleged campaigns of calumny against it
Naira down to N1,490/$ in parallel market
Investment in 2026: Continued FX reforms key to improved FDI — Report
2027: PDP faction to hold talks with Obi, Atiku
Venezuela to turn over 50m barrels of oil to US — Trump
ADC kicks off nationwide membership revalidation, signals party reset
Bandits, herdsmen kill 9 farmers, National Park operatives in Oyo, Benue
US will control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely Energy secretary
US seizes Russian flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after weekslong Atlantic pursuit
8 high-income skills you should learn in 2026
FG moves to end foreign dominance in shipping
Nigeria attracts $14bn in foreign investments in first nine months of 2025 FMITI
Breaking: Super Eagles threaten to boycott Algeria match over unpaid bonuses
PDP in crisis, cant woo Peter Obi, says Obidient Movement
Nigeria records N12trn trade surplus, 21% non-oil export growth in H1 2025 Trade Ministry
Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property belonging to Malami
Warner Bros rejects updated Paramount takeover bid, backs Netflix deal
FG to establish fire stations in public tertiary institutions
Viral defection claim falters as PDP moves to woo Obi, Atiku ahead of 2027
Wike alleges Fubara cancelled administrations 10,000 jobs for Rivers youths
APC welcomes over 50,000 defectors in Oyo State
Alleged 2027 Governorship Ambition: Minister suspends aide over write-up, denies interest
China slams Trumps plan to control Venezuelas oil as illegal move
Heavy taxes, low wages, rising debt, threats to nations stability, NLC warns
LEADERSHIP
Dangote Withdraws Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss From ICPC
‘Matawalle Using NSA Office To Harass Opposition’, Zamfara Gov’t Raises Alarm
Troops Foils Armed Robbery Attack Along Abuja–Kaduna Highway
‘Win Or I’ll Be Impeached’, Trump Tells Republicans Ahead Of 2026 Midterm Polls
Politicians Planning Campaigns Of Calumny Against Us — EFCC
Criminals On The Prowl As Bodies Of Nurse, Lawyer Found On Streets In Abuja* We are investigating – police
Nigeria’s AFCON Hopes Threatened As Players Demand Bonus Payments
Matawalle’s Redeployment ‘ll Boost Public Confidence In Terrorism War — Coalition
Ex-Army Chief Yahaya Takes Legal Action Over Terrorism Financing Allegations
Info Minister Suspends Aide Over Article On 2027 Niger Governorship Poll
2027: LP’s Baba-Ahmed Declares Presidential Ambition
No Tax On Bank Balances, Only ₦50 Stamp Duty On Transfers — CITN
JUST-IN: Suspected Gunmen Kill 5 National Park Workers In Oyo
How To Apply: Army Begins Direct Short Service 29/2026 Recruitment January 7
Federal Government Denies Abandoning Nigerian Scholars In Morocco
We’ll Not Include LP Candidates In FCT Area Council Polls Because Of Pending Court Cases — INEC
Iran’s Army Chief Warns Of ‘Robust Response’ To Trump, Netanyahu’s Threats
ADC Dismisses Governors’ Defections To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide 2027
APC Defends New Tax Regime, Says It’s Not Against The Poor
5 Killed, 7 Injured In Kogi Road Accident
Venezuela Will Hand Over Up To 50m Barrels Of Oil To US — Trump
NATION
AFCON 2025: CBN handling direct payment of Super Eagles allowances-NFF
Nigeria can earn $10bn yearly from cashew industry, says NCAN
Diri orders mandatory health screening for cabinet after deputy governors death
2027: Reps Deputy Speaker drums support for Tinubu, says Igbo must extend handshake to southwest
BREAKING: Super Eagles boycott Marrakech trip for Algeria game over unpaid bonuses
Fubara spending Rivers funds illegally without budget Ewor
Police kill suspected kidnapper, arrest gunrunners, drug barons in Delta
JUST IN: Court grants EFCCs request for temporary forfeiture of Malamis 57 property
Police begin investigation into killing of nurse, lawyer in Abuja
FULL LIST: Top 10 most valuable footballers in the world
China slams Trumps plan to control Venezuelas oil as illegal move
2027: Information minister denies governorship ambition in Niger
Why men must make efforts in relationships Tacha
2027: Obis former running mate, Baba-Ahmed, declares presidential ambition
Nigerias tax-to-GDP ratio lower than Africas average, says NEITI
Police rescue 76 children in foiled kidnapping attempt in Kaduna
JUST IN: Five feared dead as bandits attack National Park in Oyo
My life was better without my father, says Portable
Police nab three suspects over kidnapping, rescue 76 children
Independent marketers partnering Dangote may crash pump prices below N739
US introduces $15,000 visa bond requirement for Nigerians, others
DAILY TRUST
Days after nurse’s murder, female lawyer killed, dumped on Abuja road
Suspend tax law now, Labour tells FG
Obasanjo: CIA was funding labour union when I took over in 1999
2027: Opposition politicians plotting to bring us down, EFCC raises alarm
Suspend tax law now, Labour tells FG
5 killed in fresh attack on Benue community
INEC excludes LP candidates from FCT Poll
Gunmen kill herder in Plateau community
Man allegedly commits suicide in Bayelsa
Court fixes Feb 17 for Malamis trial, grants N500m bail
Trump: Venezuela has agreed to release 50m barrels of oil to US
FCT council polls: LP urges INEC to upload candidates list
Police probe fire outbreak at Makurdi armoury
Iran protest: Security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises
55 Cuban, Venezuelan troops killed during US capture of Maduro
FG, states vote N900bn for ward development programme
141m Nigerians will be in poverty this year
Host communities ask FG to utilize South-South Seaports
BUSINESSDAY
Consumers face higher prices as biggest shipper raises import fees
Trump’s Venezuela oil grab to shrink Nigeria’s $2.9bn US market
Investor confidence returns to African startups on improved models
Manufacturers see sector rebound as reforms take shape
More trouble for hobbled electricity market as 20 more firms dump national grid
Seyi Makinde says cross-border bandits responsible for Oyo park attack
Police rescue 76 children, arrest three over planned attack in Kaduna
US seizes Russia-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela
Naira hits record high of N1,418.26 since EFEMS as reserves maintain steady growth
African capital, African growth: A $750 million vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy future
NEW TELEGRAPH
Minister Interventions, Reforms To Pave Way For Maritime Growth Oyetolas Aide
2027: Kwara APC Stakeholders Okay Dep. Senate Leader For Guber Race
Im Unapproachable Judge Warns Lawyers In Malami Money Laundering Trial
Lagos Reaffirms Commitment To Host AFRIMA 2026, Says Its Boost Africas Creative Economy
15th Convocation: Fountain University To Graduate 508 Students, Celebrates First Law Cohort
Information Minister Disowns Malagi 2027 Write-Up, Suspends Aide
NELFUND: VC Makes Case For Private Varsity Students
Decade Of Gas Achieves Over $2bn Investments, Targets $30bn By 2030
Tinubu: Ndigbo Will Correct Past Mistakes In 2027 Abia Leaders
2027: Imam, Yesufu Lead ADC Mobilisation, Membership Registration, Revalidation Cttee
Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack In Benue, Kill Five Farmers
NASENI Launches Competition For MDAs To Stimulate Technological Advancement
Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three Suspects In Kaduna
Mental Wellness, Financial Independence Must Go Hand-In-Hand, Unfiltered Founder
FCT Area Council Poll: Desperation Cant Win You Recognition, INEC Tells Abure
Why Otti Should Desist From Attacking Orji Kalu, Tinubu
INEC Explains Why LP Was Denied Access Code For 2026 FCT Area Council Poll
COAS Seeks Traditional Rulers Support, Reviews Security Operations In Niger
BLUEPRINT
Headline inflation to rise above 30%on correctional base year effect
CBN raises N2.7trn from OMO Bills
Naira records first gain in 13 years, hits N1,419 in 2025
Civil society groups berate NASS over 2024-2025 appropriation bills breaches
Intelligence remains backbone of modern Customs operations CG Adeniyi
Nigerian equities sustains bullish trajectory, gains N409bn
Aide reveals how minister broke jinx constraining maritime growth
FCCPC nets 521 digital lenders as compliance deadline expires
Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami
Breaking: Nigerias Super Eagles move to boycott Algeria 2025 AFCON quarter-final match
Information minister denies link with 2027 governorship contest, suspends aide
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles pocket $80,000 in goal bonuses
Actress Regina Daniels undergoes drug test
Why we dont recognise Abure as Labour Party chairman INEC
FG didnt abandon Nigerian students in Morocco Official
Breaking: 5 feared k!lled as bandits attack National Park
Alleged N8.7bn laundering: Court grants ex-AGF Malami, son, wife N1.5bn bail
Airport police arrest 20-year-old suspect in 1bn romance fraud
FG explains face-off with NARD, N90bn allowance boost
GEF approves $372m to tackle environmental challenges worldwide
FG lauds climate smart EV recharge hub
World Bank launches pre-mid term review mission to transform ACReSALs project
FG to drive livestock sector growth through MTNDP 20262030 Maiha
