PUNCH
US designates Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, others as ‘terrorist’ groups
FG slams contractors over slow progress on Lokoja-Abuja highway project
Savings in bank accounts wont be taxed, only profits NRS boss
Somalis face deportation as US ends special status
Nigeria needs active citizens, not passive graduates Lagos deputy gov
Navy backs FGs 2.5mbpd oil projection by 2027
Suspend new tax law implementation, Peter Obi urges FG
Gombe APC begins e-registration to strenghten party
Army offers free medical care to Sokoto community
Tinubu mourns ex-Ogun First Lady, hails humanitarian legacy
Oil prices surge following Trump’s Iran tariff threat
World Bank projects steady global growth despite uncertainties
Nigeria, UAE to co-host Investopia in Lagos, sign trade agreement
Bandits kill two, abduct many in Sokoto community
311bn laundering: ICPC drags El-Rufai’s associate to court
Awujale stool: Ruling house members protest exclusion from selection process
FG approves electricity intervention projects for Ekiti
ADC faction woos Jonathan, Saraki, Makinde in fresh expansion drive
DisCos billed customers N255bn, collected N210bn in October NERC
NiMet unveils AI research, integration team to boost weather forecasting
Court admits more DSS witnesses, exhibits in Owo church attack trial
FG nabs lithium ore thieves, seizes seven trucks in Kwara
Rights group demands release of 52 Edo varsity students
UK govt vows further sanctions, summons Iran envoy over protests
Be selfless, excellent, Shettima urges public servants
FG unveils Lagos gold refinery, pushes $600m lithium plant launch
Nigeria to unlock $3bn annually from carbon market Tinubu
US withdrawal from WHO makes world ‘unsafe’ Official
Terrorism financing: Court returns Bauchi commissioners case to CJ
Harmattan cold threatens livestock health Expert
New UNIMED recruits yet to receive salaries after 9 months
Police arrest 41 in Benue ‘slaughterhouse’ crackdown
Insecurity: Shehu Sani hails US military supplies to Nigeria
Natasha demands release of 52 Edo varsity students
Ekpoma riot sponsored from abroad, says Edo gov
US boosts Nigerias fight against terrorism with new supplies
Abia sets up panel to probe community crisis
Climb down from high horse, Fayose urges Fubara
Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other updates
2027: IPAC slams Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’ claim as misleading
Ex-US sailor gets 16-year prison term for spying for China
Wife of Oguns first civilian gov, Lucia Onabanjo, dies at 100
Politicians exploit loopholes in electoral system – Tambuwal
A’Ibom assembly denies passing bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men
JAMB begins 2026 UTME, DE forms sale January 26, sets registration, exam dates
FG unveils Lagos gold refinery, pushes $600m lithium plant launch
Awujale stool: Ruling house members protest exclusion from selection process
Ogun court denies Portable bail after arraignment
Climb down from high horse, Fayose urges Fubara
Costa Rica says plot to assassinate president uncovered
Kwankwaso didn’t endorse Kano gov’s defection — NNPP
DisCos billed customers N255bn, collected N210bn in October – NERC
THISDAY
Insecurity: US Delivers Military Equipment to Nigeria
Tinubu Signs Comprehensive Economic Pact With UAE
Shettima To Public Servants: Remain Selfless To Sustain Enduring Legacies In Service
Obi: Nigerias System Skewed, Talents Dont Match Opportunities
FG Approves 2026 Intervention Funds For 271 Tertiary Institutions
Coalition of Politicians Defects to Accord Party in Lagos
Police Investigate Mysterious Death of Family of Six in Rivers
FG Recommits to Strengthening Environmental Governance
WEF Report Identifies AI as Biggest Force to Shape Cybersecurity in 2026
Edo Govt Postpones Resumption Date for Primary, Secondary Schools over Insecurity
CDS at AFCRD 2026: Weight of Our Gratitude to Our Fallen Heroes Incalculable
Chimamanda: Agbakoba Seeks Probe as Public Awaits Appointment of Coroner by Lagos
Danagundi: Gandujes Absence Delaying Kano Gov, Abba Yusufs Defection to APC
GUARDIAN
Nigeria ranks higher, moves up from 103 to 89 in the 2026 Henley Passport Index
Peter Obi calls for pause on implementation of tax law, citing 31 critical flaws
EFCC recovers, restitutes ₦802m to First Bank in alleged fraud case
Alleged 351.5m Fraud: Court orders remand of Nigerien at correctional facility
Public confidence in polls fragile ahead of 2027, says INEC
NELFUND begins payment of unpaid upkeep allowances to 11,685 students
FG sets up technical team to tackle sheep and goat disease
Nigerian institute seals landmark deal with Cambridge
Chimamandas tragic loss, Euracares response and growing medical negligence claims
TUC leadership crisis deepens in Rivers as senior civil servants reject Ogan faction
ICPC arraigns El-Rufai ally, Amadu Sule, in 311b money laundering case
Tinubu signals Nigerias green transition drive at Abu Dhabi summit
FG flags off Lagos gold refinery, readies $600m lithium plant in Nasarawa
Tinubu says Nigerias carbon market can generate $3b per year
FG flags off construction of police rank-and-file quarters in Enugu
Atiku demands unconditional release of 52 AAU students remanded in prison
TY Danjuma urged to drive Tarabas economic revival through cocoa, palm oil
Sani welcomes US military assistance demands Turjis elimination
Lagos judiciary expands access to justice with enhanced virtual court hearing system
Shettima, Abah advocate selfless leadership at colloquium to celebrate Hadiza Bala Usman
FG to spend over 240b on rail infrastructure in 2026 budget
Ekpoma protest sponsored by Nigerians abroad Edo govt
Intervention: TETFund to allocate 2.5b to varsities, 1.8b to polytechnics, 2bn to colleges
Customs seizes contraband worth N1.2b in one mkonth in Kwara
U.S. revokes 8,000 student visas, 2,500 specialised work permits in 12 months
Biafra group optimistic of recognition after Israels acknowledgement of Somaliland
Go, make amends, be at peace with Wike, Fayose urges Fubara
Badagry council declares seven-day mourning for late Akran
Malaysia to take legal action against X, xAI over Grok concerns
Defence ministry denies blocking Channels TV from AFCRD
Too much sugar puts childrens hearts at risk Doctor
New centre brings specialist obesity treatment to Southeast
Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss Reports
BBC fights $10b Trump lawsuit over 2021 Capitol speech documentary
Insecurity: Edo police redeploy Ekpoma DPO
Senator Natasha slams arrest of 52 AAU students, seeks release
VANGUARD
Court freezes 57 properties linked to ex-AGF Malami
Nigeria, UAE to host joint investment confab in Lagos Tinubu
Ogun court denies singer, Portable bail
2026 budget: NRC to spend N10.1bn on train purchase, repairs
AFCON: 10 times Nigeria has played host countries and the results
2027: Ex-Governor Chime endorses Tinubu, says APC best option for SEast
Help on its way, Trump tells Iran protesters as death toll reaches 734
Pause controversial tax law, consult citizens Obi tells FG
How FG, States, LGs shared N6trn in three months NEITI
Trump tells Iranians help on its way, as crackdown toll soars
Shettima, Oshiomhole, Gbaja, Akume close ranks on reform
World Bank projects steady global growth in spite of uncertainties
US designates Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as terrorists
Police intercept vehicle loaded with explosives in Daura PPRO
Benue: Retired army officer, two others killed, mother, child kidnapped in Otukpo
2027: APC declares growing dominance in Oyo State
Alleged medical negligence: Kano begins probe into patients demise
311bn money laundering: ICPC arraigns El-Rufai ally, Amadu Sule in Kaduna
Tinubu positions Nigeria as climate, green energy hub at ADSW 2026
2027 Election: Showunmi declares Ogun governorship ambition
Cancelo rejoins Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal
NSC orders suspension of port charge increases nationwide
Demolition: Jakande Estate residents stage protest at Lagos Assembly
TETFund unveils 2026 intervention, approves N6.5bn for tertiary institutions
Ekiti 2026: Court nullifies PDP governorship primary election, orders fresh primary
Urhobo people condemn marginalisation in oil and gas appointments
UN demands independent probe into womans killing by US immigration officer
US Supreme Court seems poised to uphold transgender athlete bans
Nigeria, UAE to host joint investment confab in Lagos — Tinubu
Lithium, gold plants position Nigeria as Africa’s minerals hub – Alake
Over 7,000 Nigerian products go duty-free as FG, UAE seal trade deal
Kwankwaso alleges Kano officials being forced to endorse Gov. Yusuf’s planned defection
2027: Former Enugu governor Chime endorses Tinubu for re-election
55 terrorists killed, 129 arrested, 309 rescued in Kogi, Kwara — Police
Costa Rica says plot to assassinate president uncovered
LEADERSHIP
Police Rescue 309 Hostages, Arrest 129 Suspected Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara Operations
Kwankwaso Alleges Pressure On Kano Officeholders To Declare Loyalty To APC
Kano Government Suspends 3 Hospital Staff After Surgical Blunder Led To Patient’s Death
NiMet Inaugurates AI Research Team To Improve Weather Forecasting
Owo Church Massacre: DSS Witness Identifies 2 Suspects As ‘Attackers’
Nigeria, UAE Ink CEPA, Scrap Tariffs On 7,000 Products
Nigeria, UAE Sign Landmark Economic Partnership To Boost Trade, Investment
UK Vows Fresh Sanctions, Summons Iranian Envoy Over Crackdown On Protesters
US Revokes 8,000 Student Visas, 2,500 Work Permits In 1 Year
Atiku Condemns Arrest Of AAU Students Over Edo Protest
EFCC Recovers ₦802m For First Bank After System Glitch Wrongly Credited Customer N1.3bn
UNIMAID Debunks Viral Video Linking Its Students To Boko Haram
NELFUND Disburses N161.9bn To 864,798 Students Nationwide
Okpebholo Orders Release Of Detained Innocent Students Over Violent Ekpoma Protest
Climate Action Must Drive Jobs, Energy Access — Tinubu
Uganda Orders Internet Blackout Ahead Of Presidential Election
US AFRICOM Pledges Enhanced Support For NDLEA In Fight Against Illicit Drugs
US Deepens Counterterrorism Partnership, Delivers Military Supplies To Nigeria
Ex-US Navy Sailor Sentenced To 200 Months For ‘Selling Secrets’ To China
‘Any Country Doing Business With Iran Will Pay 25% Tariff On Exports To US’, Says Trump
Edo Protest: NANS Demands Immediate Release Of 52 Ambrose Alli Varsity Students
SERAP Demands Release Of 52 AAU Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Protest
Tinubu Won’t Get Rid Of Wike For Fubara — Fayose
Nigeria, Turkey Move To Ease Visa Bottlenecks, Boost Business Mobility
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Condemns Arrest, Detention Of 52 Edo Varsity Students
Aftermath Of Foiled Obajana Bandits’ Attack, Residents Call For Strengthening Of Kogi Security
Crisis Rocking Oyo Traditional Council Deepens, As Olubadan Snubs Alaafin
NATION
Police arrest murder suspect, recover victims remains in Rivers
FULL LIST: What to know ahead of Super Eagles Clash against Morocco
Chelle hints at tactical shift ahead of Super Eagles clash against Morocco
Tinubu mourns passage of Oguns former First Lady, Chief Lucia Onabanjo
UAE trade pact opens duty-free access for Nigerian exports Oduwole
ICPC arraigns El-Rufais ally, Amadu Sule in 311bn money laundering suit
AFCON 2025: Nigerians react after Ghana referee appointed for Nigeria, Morocco semi-final clash
Governance harder than rocket science, says Joe Abah
Akume hails Hadiza Bala Usmans discipline, urges sustained service to nation
Prosecution witness identifies two defendants as attackers of Owo church
TETFund to share N6.452bn to 271 tertiary institutions under 2026 intervention
Architect of half-salary in Osun is now your chief economic adviser Oyebamiji replies Adeleke
Gold, Lithium position Nigeria as Africas minerals supply hub Alake
Ughelli monarch hails Oborevwori on Otovwodo flyover
Benue hosts stakeholder workshop to launch pilot phase of UK-funded spring project
Barau unveils large-scale empowerment programme for Kano residents
Delta MSMEs: Oborevwori releases 1bn to BoI as revolving loan fund
U.S delivers new supplies to boost Nigerias counterterrorism efforts
Shettima urges public servants to embrace selflessness, excellence
Oliseh: Super Eagles AFCON 2025 form is best in 20 years
Nigeria, Turkey deepen collaboration on visa, business opportunities
Delta police foil kidnap plot, recover firearms, ammunition
AFCON 2025: Iwobi hails players unity as Super Eagles eye final
US AFRICOM delegation meets Marwa, assures NDLEA of enhanced collaboration, support
AFCON 2025: Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea to officiate NigeriaMorocco semi-final clash
Uba Sani, Arewa Think Tank hail tax reform laws, sensitize Kaduna residents
Ekiti 2026: Court nullifies PDP primaries, orders fresh exercise
Lagos condoles Chimamanda Adichie, orders probe into sons death
NERC: 38% of electricity-generating plants available for dispatch in December
Lagos reduces cost of replacing faded number plates to 20,000
NiMet inaugurates AI research team to boost weather predictions
New NAFRC Commandant AVM Ilo pledges improved staff welfare, training reforms
Planned demolition: Jakande Estate residents seek Sanwo-Olus intervention
NDLEA seizes N2.8bn drugs, secures 136 convictions in 2025 in Jigawa
JUST IN: Edo moves to release remanded AAU students
Portable arraigned, remanded over car theft, assault charges
Ekpoma riot was sponsored from overseas, Okpebholo insists
TETFund unveils 2026 intervention, approves N6.5bn for tertiary institutions
DAILY TRUST
Oborevwori: Governors now getting lot of money but some want to hide it
Owo Church Massacre: DSS witness identifies two suspects as attackers
Kebbi reopens GGCSS Maga two months after attack
Kano resident: How my wife died after hospital left scissors in her stomach
Trader: I built a house, empowered youths from Masa proceeds
AFCON: Ghanaian, South African referees named for Nigeria vs Morocco
Rivers Grassroot Movement Condemns Impeachment Moves Against Fubara, Odu; Urges Tinubu to Intervene
2027: Tambuwal welcomes foreign intervention for credible polls
Soldiers deployment for internal security weakening police Buratai
Gunmen kill farmer as residents flee villages in Benue
5 killed as gas tanker crushes vehicle in Gombe
Police repel bandits attack in Kaduna, kill 2
Generator fumes kill 6 family members in Rivers
Imo guber: Ihedioha picks up ADC membership card
One killed, many injured as gunmen attack police station in Kogi
Journalists barred as court remands 52 over protest in Edo
Katsina: Fresh attacks amid bandits release plan
Flashback 1999: Transition to civil rule
2026: FCTA to spend 73% of budget in Maitama
Tinubu spent 196 of 365 days in 2025 outside Nigeria Obi
Defection rumour: Police deploy security at Kano Govt House
2 Rivers lawmakers withdraw from Fubaras impeachment
Drug test for public servants, political office holders
How pesticides are fueling poverty in Nigeria
What the 2026 FCT elections reveal about Nigerias democracy
AUTHORITY
Gov Diri approves N200m monthly grant for Bayelsa farmers
Nigeria, Turkey deepen ties on visa facilitation, business mobility
NSCDC CG praises FCT commandants transformative leadership
US withdrawal unsafe for the world WHO
Ekiti 2026: Court nullifies PDP primaries over delegates list, orders fresh exercise
Rivers: Tinubu Wont Sacrifice Wike for Fubara, Fayose insists
Anti-kidnapping Protest: PDP demands unconditional release of 52 AAU students
Owo Church Massacre: DSS witness identifies two suspects as attackers
BUSINESSDAY
AFCON 2025: Chelle warns Super Eagles of toughest test against Morocco
Nigeria opens its skies to Amazon Kuiper, ending Starlink’s LEO head start
ICYMI: Trump threatens Iran-linked trade, oil hits seven-week high, other global stories
Staple food prices drop, cooking oils rise in January
Nigeria’s biggest companies double down on assets as inflation, FX risks bite
Nigeria breaks 12-year tomato scarcity jinx
Five sure stocks to invest in now for dividend income
FG seeks private capital for airports, slashes 2026 aviation budget
KPMG, NRS meet to resolve debate over new tax laws
NBS projects artificial inflation spike ahead December data release
Nigeria breaks 12-year tomato scarcity jinx
We choose Denmark, Greenland pushes back against Trump
Nigeria-UAE trade deal eliminates tariffs on 13,500 products
NEW TELEGRAPH
Nigeria Records Highest FAAC Disbursement In Q3 2025 NEITI
Police, Local Hunters Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Victim Unhurt In Bauchi
Kwankwaso, Kano Govt Disagree Over Alleged Forced Defection To APC
Gov. Aliyu Inspects Gada Jumaat Mosque Renovation
Police Commissioner Meets PSOs, CSOs Across Western Ports
APC Begins Statewide E-Registration To Strengthen Party
Ughelli Monarch, Olori Commend Oborevwori On Otovwodo Flyover
Tinubu: Nigeria To Co-Host Investopia With UAE In February, Seals Trade Pact
FG Expresses Dissatisfaction With Contractors On Abuja-Lokoja-Okene Road Construction
Make Peace With Wike, Fayose Urges Fubara
World Bank Retains Nigerias 2026 Growth Forecast At 4.4%
Registrars Roll Out New Standardised Rules For Share Dematerialisation
FG Expresses Dissatisfaction With Contractors On Abuja-Lokoja-Okene Road Construction
Nigeria Ranked 72nd On Global Govt AI Readiness Index In 2025
Ekpoma: Atiku Urges Tinubu To Focus On Fighting Insecurity
Ekpoma Protest: Edo Govt Begins Release Of Bona Fide AAU Students
BLUEPRINT
Egyptian Cup: Nigerian coach makes history, qualifies foreign club to quarter-final stage
CNG rejects release of bandits, condemns peace deal justification
Gold, lithium plants positioning Nigeria in Africa Alake
Former First Lady dies
AFCON 2025: CAF confirms referees for Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final clash
Another hospital negligence leaves women de@d in Kano
Ogun court denies Portable bail after arraignment
Uganda to shut down internet ahead of January 14, 2026 election
Court nullifies Ekiti PDP governorship primary, orders fresh exercise
Arewa group backs tax reform, forsees economic independence for northern states
Ex-Aregbesolas aide slams APC over claim of half-salary in Osun
Kebbi sensitises school principals on security awareness
Kano APC stakeholders urge massive e-registration to secure 2027 victory
Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road: FG, contractors clash over slow pace of work, funding
Breaking: U.S boosts Nigerias fight against insecurity with military supplies
Rivers crisis: Wike remains our political leader, Assembly speaker insists
