Nigeria’s national grid collapse on Friday plunged the country into darkness for the second time in four weeks, affecting businesses and homes nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/grid-collapse-throws-nigerians-into-darkness-again/
The Nigerian government threatens a coastal highway closure for Section One of the Lagos-Calabar road due to motorist indiscipline and safety risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-threatens-closure-of-coastal-highway-over-safety-concerns/
President Donald Trump and his Republican acolytes are gearing up to try to provoke a "race war" over his Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, veteran Democratic strategist James Carville warned MS NOW's Ari Melber on Friday evening.
Читать дальше...Rep. Gboyega Isiaka praises the Badagry–Sokoto highway, highlighting its potential to unlock economic growth for border communities and the South-West. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-lawmaker-lauds-badagry-sokoto-highway/
The Edo State government has begun returning 2,950 plots of land in Oke-Oroma Community, resolving a long-standing land dispute for demolition victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-returns-2950-plots-of-land-to-demolition-victims/
The Nigeria Labour Congress backs the indefinite FCTA workers strike, accusing management of wage abuse, unpaid wages, and violating workers’ rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/strike-nlc-accuses-fcta-of-intimidation-seeks-mass-action/
The Nigerian Senate clarifies that any ambassadorial nominee not screened and cleared by the chamber cannot receive a posting letter from the government. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-no-posting-for-unscreeened-ambassadorial-nominees/
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection to the APC alongside lawmakers shakes state politics. Read the NNPP’s reaction and Kwankwaso’s plan for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-lawmakers-join-apc-today-nnpp-fumes/
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde declares the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is alive and ready to surprise critics in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-pdp-alive-will-shock-critics/
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is pursuing his third bachelor’s degree in Common and Sharia Law, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-pursuing-my-third-bachelors-degree-emir-sanusi/
APC leaders call for a Rivers Assembly takeover by the National Assembly, citing abuse of power in the impeachment attempt against Governor Fubara. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-leaders-push-for-rivers-assembly-takeover/
UFC 324 has gone through a few stumbles, but the historic event Saturday night will usher in a new era for the MMA organization and combat sports in general.
Poor funding and a lack of AI infrastructure are hindering the Nigerian armed forces from leveraging technology for operational effectiveness, says NCTC. Read More: https://punchng.com/poor-funding-stalling-military-tech-use-says-nctc/
The U.S. Southern Command said it had asked the Coast Guard to search for one survivor.
A public health expert is sounding the alarm after a Trump administration appointee openly questioned the need for measles and polio vaccines — and suggested letting outbreaks spread to observe the consequences. Kirk Milhoan, the newly installed chair of a key federal vaccine advisory panel, argued on a podcast that modern sanitation and medical care might reduce the risks of once-deadly diseases, even proposing a “real-world experience” to see how measles affects unvaccinated people today. The comments stunned medical professionals... Читать дальше...
Nigeria’s House Minority Caucus seeks a probe into alleged alterations of new Nigerian tax laws, citing major discrepancies from what was passed. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-laws-house-minority-caucus-seeks-further-probe/
A fresh cold wave is set to grip large parts of north India, with cold winds and falling night temperatures affecting the plains despite sunny days. The IMD has also forecast fog, colder conditions, and a fresh western disturbance that could bring rain and snowfall from January 27.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill EYN pastor Musa Umoru and four others in a devastating attack on Tarfa Village, Borno State, burning the entire villag Read More: https://punchng.com/boko-haram-kills-borno-pastor-four-others/
Australian tennis superfan James Bray says he "wants some answers" after being kicked out of Melbourne Park for being too rowdy on Friday night.
Nigeria obtained $2.6bn in World Bank loans in 2025 to fund key sectors like human capital, digital infrastructure, and health security. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-obtained-2-6bn-world-bank-loans-in-2025-report/
As temperatures drop, officials are warning about the dangers sheltering inside of abandoned buildings for warmth, particularly due to the high risk of fire.
What song will reign supreme this year? Will it be a classic oldie or new hit, a local tune or global heavy-hitter? Follow along to find out.
