PUNCH
Monster winter storm kills 30 in US, leaves thousands without power
Biden condemns Minneapolis killings, calls for transparent probe
Presidency downplays Tinubu’s stumble, says Türkiye visit on course
Investigation uncovers Col who plotted Tinubu’s ouster
Tinubu proposes 110 Court of Appeal justices
Sit-at-home: IPOB tackles Soludo as soldiers enforce market closure
Tinubu transmits 24 health bills to Senate
Terrorists abduct six in Adamawa gov’s home town
CAN, ACF worry as 166 Kaduna worshippers remain with bandits
FG plans improved security for schools in border, riverine communities
DisCos blame low generation as grid collapses third time
Wike threatens workers as court orders strike suspension
Sowore’s lawyer confronts DSS with Omokri’s anti-Tinubu comments
LAMATA unveils campaign against sexual harassment in public transport
Rivers dismisses claims of removing Tinubus portrait from govt house
US intensifies strikes in Somalia after Nigeria bombardment
Rwanda sues UK over abandoned migrant deal
Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 new civil servants
W’Bank scheme: States get 30-day deadline to publish health, education contracts
Court orders forfeiture of private aircraft over customs duty violation
2026 budget proposal, Electoral Act to get legislative attention Deputy speaker
Tinubu misses step in Trkiye, continues meetings Presidency
FG targets sachet water reduction as Nigeria consumes 2.5bn litres annually
NDLEA partners with Ondo to end cannabis cultivation
Teens underwhelmed by France’s social media ban
Nigerians ready for 2027 polls, but opposition leaders unprepared ADC
Senate commends US military support, mourns terror victims
Wike threatens sanctions as court orders end to FCTA strike
Akpabio sets high bar for 10th Senates final stretch
Bribery claims: Oyo Assembly rejects lawmakers apology
Heavy security at Onitsha market to enforce closure, maintain order- Police
20 Kaduna retirees die amid delays in pension payments NUP
Ogun first lady rallies support for measlesrubella vaccine campaign
Nigeria, UAE sign deal to waive tariffs on products
FG honours 12 teachers, reaffirms commitment to education reform
APGA chieftain backs Soludos one-week closure of Onitsha market
Sit-at-home: Anambra traders appeal for adequate security
Tinubu transmits 24 health bills to Senate for legislative action
DHQ rejects allegations of neglecting wounded soldiers
Governors dont win elections, people do, Aregbesola tells APC
Lagos announces temporary water outage in Ikeja, Magodo, others
ACF raises the alarm over continued captivity of 166 Kaduna worshippers
VIDEO: Traders protest Soludo’s one-week closure of Onitsha market
Mental health challenges fuel suicide cases in Nigeria Experts
Anambra backs JAMB’s plan to expand CBT centres
Army refutes forced labour claims at C’River barracks
JUST IN: WAEC unveils CB-WASSCE 2026 dates for private candidates
Police arrest man for possession of illegal firearm in A’Ibom
BREAKING: National grid collapses second time in four days
Germany offers 1m reward for arrest of militants behind Berlin blackout
THISDAY
2027: Daura Concerned Citizens Disown APC Endorsement of Tinubu, Radda
Akpabio Laments Soaring Food Prices, Urges Urgent National Action As Senate Resumes
House to Prioritise Electoral Amendment Bill, Constitution Review, 2026 Budget, Says Kalu
Presidency: Tinubu Stepped on Metal, Stumbled But Didnt Fall in Turkiye
World Bank-assisted Programme: States to Publish Quarterly Basic Education, Primary Health Contract Awards
Blackout Hits Nigeria Again as Power Grid Collapses
Industrial Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike
Soludo Makes Good His Threat, Floods Onitsha Main Market with Security, APCs to Enforce Closure
Tinubus FCC Pick Draws Broad Endorsement as Kalu, UNN, NANS Laud Youth Inclusion
NYA Condemns Use-and-Dump Treatment of Youth after Electioneering
Group Calls on Theodore OrjisPolitical Family to Support Tinubu
Gani Adams Urges FG to ReturnUse of Mother Tongue in Schools
Kaduna Community Cries Outover Non-Release of 13 Kidnap Victims after N40m Ransom Payment
Electoral Law Faces Defining Test as NAssembly Resumes Plenary Today
NEITI, EFCC, ICPC Forge Alliance to Tackle Graft in Extractive Sector
Nigerias Gas Output Rises 8%, Climbs by 198bn Scf Amid Elevated Flaring
NNPC, Chevron Find Fresh Oil, Gas in NDelta in Boost for 1.8m Bpd Target
FG Ends Controversy on Nigerias Housing Gap, Committee Pegs Deficit at 15m Units
AGF Takes over, to Review ICPCs Alleged Fraud Charges against Ozekhome
Sit-at-Home: Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market
Tax Laws: NGO Writes Tinubu, NASS, Demands Sanctions over Alterations
Stakeholders, Civil Society Groups Tackle NAFDAC over Ban of Sachet Drinks
GUARDIAN
Sowore’s trial: Court admits Reno Omokri’s video calling Tinubu ‘Drug Lord’ as evidence
EFCC arraigns Benue Agric company MD over alleged N59.8m fraud
EFCC files 55-count against Danjuma, Abuja socialite over contract fraud
NDLEA moves to end cultivation of cannabis, launches alternative livelihoods scheme
#OnitshaMarketClosure: Deploying soldiers to quell protest unconstitutional – Aloy Ejimakor
Nigeria’s new economic model under Tinubu to drive higher GDP figures – IMPI
RMAFC to end oil well disputes in the Niger Delta
FG issues N501b inaugural power sector bond to clear GenCos debts
National grid collapses again, four days after first outage of 2026
NNPC says new offshore well confirms hydrocarbon presence in Niger Delta
MRS to sell petrol at N839 per litre as Dangote Refinery increases gantry price to N799
VANGUARD
How disgruntled colonel built secret military network in failed coup plot against Tinubu
FCT Workers’ Strike: We’re open to reasonable dialogue, blackmail won’t move us – Wike
FG, Northern leaders, lawyers differ on amnesty for terrorists
Tension in Onitsha as traders protest market closure
Creepy Murder in Delta Hotels: Another corpse found
Suspected Yahoo boy kills friend in Delta over $1,000 transaction
Kaguru 177 worshippers abduction: Terrorists demand N250m, 20 motorcycles
84-year-old man rescued from 140-ft well in Lagos
Lagos taskforce busts syndicate selling stickers to shield drivers from arrest
Land dispute: Lawyer urges IGP to call Lagos CP to order
FG names 9 persons, 6 BDCs financing terrorism
Terrorists kill 2, abduct over 50 women in Katsina community
Recurrent grid collapses threaten manufacturing, MSMEs LCCI
Oborevwori charges police to go tough on criminals, firearm bearers
FG inaugurates taskforce to crackdown on toxic beauty products
Nigeria battles multiple disease outbreaks across six zones NCDC
Rivers govt moves to employ 5000 into civil service
Nigerias power grid crashes again, twice in four days
Nigeria key partner in Irans Africa engagement Envoy
Sowores Trial: Court admits video evidence of Omokri calling Tinubu drug lord
Contractors deny 152bn payment claim, accuse FG of misleading Nigerians
Tinubu Writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Oyewole as Justice of Supreme Court
EFCC interim forfeiture hearing for 57 Malami-linked properties stalled
Lagos Assembly denies Abuja house purchase for lawmakers
Police probe alleged assault on retired CSP after Vanguard report
Customs Duty Violation: Court orders forfeiture of private aircraft to FG
Africas economic growth to rise to 4.0% in 2026 UN report
COAS vows united alliance with Taraba in offensive against terrorism
2027: Nigerians will determine outcome of elections Aregbesola
IMPI predicts economic boom as Tinubus policy reforms power growth surge
Police uncover illegal baby factory, arrest suspects in Ekiti
Tinubu Writes Senate, seeks amendment of Court of Appeal, High Court Acts
Ndidi mourns father, recalls last call before motor accident
Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles
Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for abducted pregnant woman, nursing mother in Ekiti
Senate commends USNigeria military cooperation against terrorism
FCTA strike: Wike vows severe consequences for workers who defy court order
Military denies neglecting wounded in action personnel during combat
NRC plans LNG-powered trains, eyes 10,000km rail expansion
Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanus request for transfer from Sokoto prison
LEADERSHIP
Kurmin Wali Abduction: All Security Operatives Left, We Are Begging Them To Return – Village Head
Kwankwaso Begins Restructuring Kwankwasiyya Movement After Yusuf’s Exit
Diezani Received £100,000 In Cash As Bribe – UK Prosecutor
Federal Gov’t Raises N501bn Bond, Settles N421.42bn Power Sector Debts
Youths Protest Soaring House Rent, Demand Regulation Of Landlords, Estate Agents In Ondo
Families Make Up A Nation, Bedrock Of Peaceful Country — Pastor Komaiya
EFCC Arraigns Ex-NEDC Official, 2 Others Over Alleged N2.2bn Fraud
Presidency Plays Down Tinubu’s Brief Fall In Turkey
DHQ Denies Neglecting Wounded-In-Action Soldiers
Wike Approves ₦12bn For January Salaries Of FCTA Workers, Says Blackmail Won’t Move Him
2026 Teachers’ Summit: Zulum Hails Federal Government For Student Loan Scheme
Bandits Flee As Troops Sustain Military Operations In Kwara Forests
Troops Arrest Suspected Gun Runner, Recover 245 Pump Action Cartridges In Cross River
Federal Government Raises N501bn From Bond To Defray Power Sector Debts
Lagos Fire Service Rescues 84-yr-old From ‘Attempted Suicide’ Inside Well
Ex-Minister Kemi Adeosun Unveils ‘Tower Of Knowledge’ Built From 1,000 Books She Read
APC Unveils Elite Committee To Select Nigeria’s Next Generation Of Leaders
Alleged Defamation: Oyo Assembly Rejects Lawmaker’s Verbal Apology
NCDMB, Oil Firm Conclude Vocational Training, Empowerment Of 30 Youths In Lagos
NDLEA’s Alternative Development Project Offers Sustainable Livelihoods To Cannabis Growers —Marwa
Super Eagles Captain Ndidi Loses Father In Road Crash
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval To Increase Appeal Court Justices To 110
Germany Offers €1m Reward For Arrest Of Militants Behind Berlin Blackout
US Health Workers Pay Tribute To Slain ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
Tension In Onitsha As Traders Protest Soludo’s Market Shutdown
ICE Agents To Assist US Security At Winter Olympics In Italy
NATION
NHRC says it received over 3.7m human rights violation complaints in 2025
Court remands NEDCs project coordinator Mohammed, one other in prison over alleged N5b fraud
Presidency dismisses Tinubus stumble in Ankara as minor incident
Hearing stalled on EFCCs suit seeking Malamis propertys forfeiture
Lagos fire service rescues 84-year-old man from well in Lagos
Police arrest suspect over bomb threat to Lagos schools, nab one chance robbery gang
Ex-Speaker to lead Tinubus campaign organisation in Abia
Nigerians in UK to converge on London for property wealth creation session
Fed govts 501bn power sector bond records full subscription
Why we charged Sowore over false claim against Tinubu, by DSS
UPDATED: Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanus motion seeking relocation from Sokoto prison
Police uncover baby factory in Ekiti, arrest suspects
I nearly became a pastor at 19, but I ran away Tonto Dikeh
Lawyer: closure of Onitsha market is punishment of traders
Ondo govt, NDLEA launch alternative development project to tackle cannabis cultivation, illicit drugs
Osun 2026: What APC should consider before picking deputy guber candidate, by party leader
Minister urges HYPREP to uphold accountability in Ogoni clean-up programme
Go tough on criminals, Oborevwori charges new Delta CP
Ohanaeze youth council urges market leaders to shun Mondays sit-at-home
FCTA workers urged to comply with court order, maintain peace
Court orders final forfeiture of aircraft over customs duty violation
Economic model under Tinubu to drive higher GDP, says IMPI
Ini Edo congratulates Akindele, Abraham on Nollywood success
Awujale selection: Osugbo demands fresh council of Afobajes
Lawyer, tech expert develop apps to simplify legal case studies for Nigerians
DAILY TRUST
Nigeria under Tinubu worse than military regime – Atiku
Strike: FCTA workers won’t obey court order – NLC
Only N21bn paid, Contractors refute FGs claim
Court jails man for assaulting siblings with machete in Rivers
Tinubu stumbles, falls in Turkey
Strike: Resume now or face sanctions, Wike warns FCT workers
Super Eagles Ndidis father dies in road accident
Governors cant guarantee your victory, Aregbesola tells APC
Strike: Court orders FCT workers to resume work immediately
2027: Atikus Son Declares Tinubu Unbeatable
BREAKING: National grid records second collapse in 4 days
FCT grounded as workers strike enters day 6
EFCC Chairman Lauded for Transparency, Renewed Drive Against Financial Crimes
Bishop Kukah delivers 24th Chief S.L Edu Memorial Lecture
MRS to Sell at N839 per Litre as Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price
Enough of use-and-dump politics, youths tell politicians
Troops bust illegal arms factory in Nasarawa
FRSC cautions motorists on hazy weather, poor visibility
Gombe: FG moves to pay officers disengaged in 2007
After years in exile, Sunday Igboho returns to Nigeria
Soludo shuts down Onitsha main market over sit-at-home
London property: AGF takes over Ozekhomes case
FG moves to upgrade polytechnics to award degrees
FCT farming communities seek help over dilapidated roads
Well support leaders that will prioritise our progress FCT stakeholders
FG to spend N30bn on solar grids, inverters
Controversy trails planned oil exploration in Ogun
NNPC Ltd/Chevron targets 146,000 barrels in Awodi-07 oil well
AUTHORITY
Alleged Cyberbullying: Court warns Sowores lawyer against delay tactics
2027: Opposition leaders not ready to remove Tinubu Abdullahi
2027: Governors dont determine election outcome, people do Aregbesola
Why we charged Sowore over false claim against Tinubu DSS
France APC chapter commends Governor Yusuf over defection
LekkiEpe Road: Lagos govt assures traffic flow, safety
BUSINESSDAY
Africa Finance in Brief: Gold Rally, Currency Gains and Banking Battles
2026 World Cup: Nigeria would have qualified if I were still NFF President – Pinnick
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies living lavishly on oil bribes in UK court
‘Doctors practising in Nigeria fall by nearly 17% in one year’
Nigeria settles N501bn power debt as Tinubu tackles decades-old crisis
Recapitalisation: Insurers shed portfolios to meet requirements
How incessant grid collapse frustrates Nigerian businesses
Naira hits record N1,401.22/$ since EFEMS
Presidency blames Tinubu’s Ankara stumble on poorly laid carpet
Nigeria settles N501 billion power debts as Tinubu tackles decade-old crises
Nigeria records second grid collapse in four days
EU, India seal historic free trade pact after 20-year talks
Presidency allays fear over Tinubu’s health after Turkey’s fall
MAN calls for restraint on NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban
NEW TELEGRAPH
FG Moves To Curb Toxic Cosmetics, Warns Of Cancer, Kidney Damage
Tinubu: Most Christian-Friendly President Of Nigeria Akpabio
Lagos Taskforce Nabs Woman, Six Others Over Illegal Sale Of Immunity Stickers To Motorists To Evade Arrest
Tinubu Requests Senate To Pass 24 Health Sector Bills
Osun APC LG Chairmens Tenure Lapsed In 2025, Cannot Be Extended, Adeleke Insists
Lagos Assembly Debunks Abuja House Rumour, Warns Against Election Propaganda
FG Honours 12 Teachers, Vows To Reform Education Sector
FCT Strike: NLC Slams Court For Ignoring Ministers Criminal Violations
Lagos Taskforce Nabs Woman, Six Others Over Illegal Sale Of Immunity Stickers To Motorists To Evade Arrest
We Place People At Center Of Our Mission BON Hotels MD
FG Records Full Subscription For N501bn PPSRDP Bond
Lagos Taskforce Arrests Woman, Six Others Over Illegal Sale Of Immunity Stickers
Sanwo-Olu Approves Transformation Of Obalende Bus Stop Into Modern Transport Hub
Tinubu Administration Worse Than Military Rule Atiku
FCT Workers Strike: We Went To Court Because Politicians Hijacked It Wike
Yusufs Defection APC: Federalism Reduced To Principal, Class Captain System NNPP Scribe
Lagos Taskforce Nabs Woman, Six Others Over Illegal Sale Of Immunity Stickers To Motorists To Evade Arrest
NANS: Group Dismisses Alleged Misinformation, Backs Police
Yusufs Defection APC: Federalism Reduced To Principal, Class Captain System NNPP Scribe
Akpabio Tasks Senators To Prioritise Laws That Drive Growth, Strengthen Institutions
Go Tough On Criminals, Oborevwori Charges New Commissioner Of Police
Babcock Set To Deepen VarsityIndustry Collaboration TO Enhance Graduate Employability
NFVCB Congratulates Funke Akindele On Box Office Milestone
ACourt Suspends Judgment, Hearing On Aiyedatiwas Eligibility For Second Term
NECA Urges Shift From Safety Compliance To Business Culture
NCDMB, Jake Riley Empower 250 Youths In Lagos With Technical, Digital Skills
PDP Governorship Candidate Ajayi, Others, Rejoin APC In Ondo
FGN Bond Auctions Attract N2.25tn Bids In January
NTPIC Continues Stakeholder Engagement, Meets Tax Advisory Institutions
NigeriaU.S. Security Alliance Focused On Counter-Terrorism, Respects National Sovereignty Tinubu
National Grid Collapses For Second Time In 2026
BLUEPRINT
Cyberbullying: Court warns Sowores lawyer against delay tactics, defend DSS
Ebonyi: Umahi hails Nwifuru for sons nomination as APC LG chair candidate
NBET completes first tranche of N4trn power sector bond programme
Local equities gain N126bn amid profit taking
PayPal reopens Nigeria to inbound payments through Paga partnership
FG backs Customs reform, commends services border vigilance
EFCC arraigns Benue ADC Boss over alleged 59.8 million fraud
Disregard fake membership featuring terrorist Bello Turji APC
Lagos fire service rescues 84-year-old man from well
ADC NWC, BoT warn coalition members against altering constitution
Kanus lawyers fume over ruling rejecting transfer from Sokoto, move to appeal
Breaking: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi s father d!es in car crash
MAU set for 29th, 30th convocation, to graduate 7,094 students
NCoS speaks on jailbreak at Edo Custodial Centre
Gov Yusufs defection ll catapult Kanos development France APC chapter
Manchester Uniteds Patrick Dorgu ruled out for 10 weeks
Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanus request for transfer from Sokoto prison
Ex-Ondo deputy governor Agboola Ajayi returns to APC
Again, Nnamdi Kanu loses as bid to leave Sokoto prison suffers setback
National grid collapses for the second time in one week
Trade dispute: Industrial Court wades in, orders FCT workers to suspend strike
Basseys father reopens appeal for reunion 18 years after
Breaking: Nigerias Super Eagles Wilfred Ndidi s father d!es in auto crash
States to publish quarterly contract awards for basic education, primary healthcare under FG, World Bank initiative
Dualization of Sokoto-Gusau- Zaria road to be completed 2028 Goronyo
NMA clarifies position on CONMESS, urges caution amid labour unrest
