Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Wike, Bala in war of words
Fubara’s friends, Secondus, Omehia, others regroup, vow to back Tinubu’s re-election bid
Mbah promises accelerated consolidation
Federal Govt’s N30b cash for Bodija explosion victims intact, says Oyo Govt
Again, police suspend enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permit
Keyamo, ADC spokesman lock horns over zoning of presidency
Anthony Joshua’s driver to face charges
Tinubu eulogises Eze Ikonne on 97th birthday, 52 years on throne
FirstBank successfully completes N500b capital raise
Federal lawmakers unveil Tax Laws
First Lady welcomes five New Year babies
NJC faults reports on FHC judges’ appointment
Mutfwang resigns from PDP
Akpabio ends legal battles, withdraws all defamation suits after New Year sermon
Governors ‘commit to development’
I will deliver Abia to APC in 2027, says Kalu
Ondo govt donates gifts to babies
‘Santa Claus’ visit reflects nation’s global relevance’
Body reviews year-long advocacy, reaffirms commitment to accountability, others
How 2025 redefined aviation accountability in Nigeria
2027: You have no party to produce your successor, Wike blasts Bala
Okpebholo vows more crackdown on cultists, kidnappers in 2026
First baby of 2026: Minister hails First Lady’s commitment to maternal child welfare
Truck driver killed in hit-and-run accident on Lekki–Epe expressway
APC pledges renewed commitment to Nigerians
Bodija explosion: N30bn received from FG intact in bank, we await N20bn balance – Oyo govt
2026 will see faster road projects, stricter monitoring — Umahi assures Nigerians
Police arrest Anthony Joshua’s driver
New Year: FRSC urges motorists to prioritise safety, obey traffic laws
PHOTOS: Plateau Gov. Mutfwang resigns from PDP
2026 will be fast, strange, troublesome – Olukoya warns evil traders
2026: Akpoti-Uduaghan urges Nigerians to embrace unity, shared responsibility
Be generous, giving brings abundance — First Lady Tinubu
Ekiti 2026: PDP governorship candidate alleges APC plot over INEC omission
Fire razes four electronics shops worth millons in Ikotun
Tinubu felicitates Prof. Adeniyi at 60
NJC faults reports on appointment of judges for Federal High Court
Ini Edo: My movie is not a slight to Christian celebration
Filmmaker Chinneylove dismisses Lily Perez’s plagiarism allegations
Nigerian celebrities celebrate New Year, share aspirations for 2026
DJ Spinall, Davido, King Promise, Wande Coal, others light up Detty Rave 7 in Ghana
Singer Crayon cuts dread in traditional tribute on mother’s first posthumous birthday
Mercy Aigbe, Itele, other celebrities born on New Year’s Day
Nancy Isime announces break from social media
Lamido’s suspension and the PDP’s unresolved crisis
APC pledges renewed commitment to Nigerians
APC chieftain urges unity, resilience, calls for functional LG councils in Abia
New Year: Tinubu Media Force hails president’s reform-driven leadership
Obidient movement will follow Obi to ADC – National coordinator
Chelle gets cash boosts ahead of showdown with Mambas
Cranes’ Ikpeazu admits Super Eagles as toughest opponent ever
Onyedika selected for AFCON Best XI
Blackburn clear air on injured Alebiosu
Aina set for long-awaited forest return against Aston Villa
Federal Govt unveils growth acceleration strategy to boost jobs, investments in 2026
Warri monarch to environment ministry: Abigborodo oil field rightly named
ECN DG commends Tinubu’s energy reforms, calls for public support
Investors net N32tr gain at stock market
Budget Office cautions against speculation on Tax Reform Acts
EDITORIAL: Arthur Mbanefo (1930 – 2025)
A question of enforcement
Resilient Professionals, Resilient Nation
Local government autonomy critical to national development
2026 Nigeria: Looking forward backward
Happy New Year 2026
The Punch
2027: Obi won’t settle for VP slot, says Utomi
Reps minority caucus demand solution to insecurity
Tinted permit crackdown paused as police confirm court order
Osun poll: Adeleke predicts victory, Oyebamiji, Salaam seek support
New Year: Govs, APC, CAN call for resilience, good governance
Businessman demands posthumous honour for Efunroye Tinubu
Seven ways to protect your savings from scammers
FirstBank completes N500bn capital raise
Bank recapitalisation to drive bullish capital market, says CBN
Banks’ bad loans spike after CBN withdraws forbearance
Akpabio withdraws all defamation suits after priest’s sermon
ADC faction rejects Obi, disowns Enugu registration
Atiku slams govt over economy, insecurity, vows change in 2027
Kaduna gov supports orphans, hospital patients on birthday
Cleric advises politicians and clergy on integrity
Kogi gov signs tax reform laws
2027: ADC faction rejects Obi’s defection
Obaseki’s ally house burnt in Edo
PDP mum as Mutfwang dumps party
Judges’ appointment: NJC clarifies 34 applicants disqualification
N’Assembly invites public to scrutinise tax laws
N26.4bn footwear, headgear, umbrellas imported in three months –NBS
LASG warns against misinformation over GNI building fire
Developers unveil quiz app to boost study habits
INEC chair urges staff to build public trust in 2026
Ekiti PDP gov candidate rejects exclusion by INEC
Wike, Bauchi gov lock horns over terrorism financing claims
Ignore sounds of war, Fubara tells Rivers people
Aiyedatiwa pardons 77 Ondo inmates
Bodija: N30bn FG fund remains unused, Makinde tells Fayose
New Year: Sanwo-Olu hails Lagosians, reaffirms people-focused governance
Soldiers kill three suicide bombers, escorts in Borno
Rivers PDP faction slams Fubara for ‘betrayal’, defection to APC
Alliance with PDP elders proves loyalty to Tinubu, Fubara dismisses blackmail
US lawmaker raises the alarm over ISIS threats in Nigeria
Fire incidents hit FCT, Lagos, four others on New Year celebration
Plateau gov’s wife welcomes New Year babies
APC begins e-registration of members in Sokoto
New Year’s Eve fire destroys 24 electronics shops in Lagos
17 suspected armed robbers, drug dealers arrested in Jigawa
Bayelsa fire kills 11-year-old child
Anthony Joshua’s driver detained over Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
12 killed in Lagos, Ogun road crashes on New Year’s Day
Bank recapitalisation to drive bullish capital market, says CBN
Alliance with PDP elders proves loyalty to Tinubu, Fubara dismisses blackmail
I will deliver Abia to APC in 2027 — Kalu
I’ll withdraw support if Peter Obi runs as VP in 2027 – Utomi
Fubara appoints two ex-commissioners, three others as special advisers
FULL LIST: Latest English Premier League results
EPL: Man City’s title bid dented by Sunderland 0-0 stalemate
EPL: Maresca’s sacking as Chelsea coach disappointing — John Terry
Asake to headline Spotify African heat playlist for 2026
Editorial: Economy in 2026: From risk to recovery
Aláàfin Òyó cuddling a dead empire (2)
Nigeria: That audacity to deny herder-farmer conflict
From Benin to Ilorin, the normalisation of beating
Why Africa’s markets demand live intelligence, not archives
Kwara and the power of discipline
From custodian to defendant: A Nigerian tragedy
Tax policy being used to subjugate Nigerians, not grow economy – Adewole
STEM gives African students global edge, say educators
JAMB tasks Nigerians on responsible conduct
ThisDay
FG: Nigeria Ready, Equipped For AfCFTA Market, Lists Milestones
Netanyahu: Israel Working On Agenda To Support Persecuted Christians In Nigeria
New Tax Laws: ADC Youth Wing Issues 7-Day Warning, Vows Nationwide Protests
In New Year Address, Zelensky Says Peace Deal With Russia 90% Ready
FG Unveils 2026 Economic Growth Agenda, Set To Prioritise Jobs, Investments
Senator Godiya Akwashiki’s Passing Is A National Loss, Says Deputy Senate President
Abiodun Signs Ogun’s N1.669 Trillion 2026 Budget Into Law
Mutfwang Signs Two Key Bills Into Law, Sets New Fiscal Framework For Plateau State
Tinubu Lauds Hadiza Bala-Usman’s Public Service Achievements On 50th Birthday
Despite FG’s Promise, Airline Operators Insist Existing Tariffs Erode Profitability
Airports Certification As Key To Safe Destination
Insurance Commissioner Tasks Takaful Promoters On Harnessing Market Potentials
Aliko Dangote Phenomenon: Deeper Perspective On Industrial Development Potential Dan Kunle
IpNX Honoured For Outstanding Social Impact At Sustainability Awards
NAMA Allays Harmattan Threat To Flight Safety
MILESTONES AND BENDS OF THE 10TH SENATE
A COLLECTIVE TRIUMPH:Umo Eno Wins NEAPS Award, Writes MARTINS AKPAN
2025: Year Of Mixed Fortune For APC
Working With Shettima: A Personal Reflection
As Judiciary Struggles With Negative Perception In 2025…
2026: A Year Of Renewal, Impact And Rising Expectations
Why Army Chief Lt. Gen. Shaibu Signals Nigeria’s Counter-Insurgency Shift From Containment To Elimination In 2026
Michael Arokodare: A Life Of Intellect, Focus And Integrity
As Justice Adumein Challenges Corruption
Expectations For 2026 As A Year That Must Deliver
Time, Tragedy, Nigeria: Looking Ahead Into 2026
THE YEAR OF POLITICS AND ECONOMIC CONSOLIDATION?
IS PROTECTING CHILDREN A CRIME?
Grand Tycoon, Burna Boy, Wizkid Named Visibility 50 Africa Honourees
Churchill Oliseh Using FC Ebedei As Pathway To Stardom For Football Talents
Mutiu Adepoju Pledges Pathway For Grassroots Stars As Aramoko Hosts Annual Football Tournament
Owanta Community Emerges Champions Of Ika Nation Football Tourney
Who Will Think Nigeria Out Of The Hole?
NLC Vows To Pursue Urgent Wage Review In 2026
PASSIONATE PLEA TO FELLOW NIGERIANS
NNPC Announces N12 Trillion Payment To Federation Account In 10 Months
FG: Nigeria Ready, Equipped For AfCFTA Market, Lists Milestones
EDITORIAL: RISING CASES OF FOOD POISONING
Leadership
Akume’s New Bride Zaynab Ngohemba Speaks On Reason For Marriage To SGF
Ibadan Explosion: Return Federal Government’s Unspent N30bn With Interest, Fayose Tells Makinde
7 Die, Scores Missing As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off The Gambia Coast
No One Above Age 70 Should Seek Executive Political Office — Pat Utomi
‘Fubara Deceived Us, Boasted Tinubu Would Force Wike To Support His Reelection’, Says Factional Rivers PDP Chair
2 Toddlers, 6 Others Die In New Year Day Auto Crash In Ogun
Police Suspend Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit
Police Arrest Driver In Anthony Joshua Car Crash
CAN Urges Compassionate Leadership, Security Action In 2026
Jigawa Destroys 5,520 Cartons Of Expired Noodles
‘Face Your Problems With Your Super Powers’, Wike Mocks Bauchi Governor From Rivers
France Moves To Ban Social Media For Under-15s
Anti-graft War: NSCI Tasks EFCC On Due Process, Calls For Restraint, Transparency
Gabon Suspends National Team, Sacks Coach After ‘Disgraceful’ AFCON Outing
Remi Tinubu Welcomes ‘First Baby’ Of 2026
FRSC Calls For Crash-free New Year Celebrations
Anthony Joshua Discharged From Hospital
Remains Of Anthony Joshua’s Friends Repatriated From Nigeria
Abuja Eatery Fire Caused by Objects Thrown During New Year Celebrations — Fire Service
Nigeria Stops Handing Over Of 10,000 Hectares To Cameroon
‘Fubara Deceived Us, Boasted Tinubu Would Force Wike To Support His Reelection’, Says Factional Rivers PDP Chair
‘Wike Is An Undertaker In PDP’, Says Bauchi Governor Mohammed
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Formally Quits PDP
We’re Ready To Receive Gov Yusuf – All Progressives Congress
The Sun
PDP’s bleeding continues as Plateau gov joins APC
Troops rescue 5 kidnap victims in Kogi forest, recover bodies
Troops foil attack, neutralise 5 bandits in Plateau
Aiyedatiwa grants pardon to 77 prisoners
New year’s eve accident: Police confirm death of 2 villagers in Ebonyi
Gov. Abiodun grants clemency to 71 inmates
APC thanks Nigerians for patriotism, resilient, declares worst period over
Ex-Ebonyi guber candidate resigns from PDP
A/Ibom Rep mobilises 100,000 youths for Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno’s re-election
Dispensation of justice too slow in Nigeria – Atabo, SAN
Benue: Apa indigenes pledge support for Olofu’s senatorial bid
Again, airlines warn new tax laws may push airfares up
2025: Economic ‘gains’ yet to soothe manufacturers’ pains
2025: How funding shortages stifled Nigeria’s property boom
FirstBank successfully completes N500bn capital raise
‘Why we appointed Falz, Maroune as AFRIMA’s hosts’
How Ayo Benzi won Next Afrobeats Star’s N150m grand prize
MOWAA: How global partnerships strengthen African cultural institutions
Yuletide: Fun as NGO fetes Correctional Centre for Junior Boys’ inmates
Beat Nigeria, pocket N11.3m each
Nwabali sad on cross over night
I’m proud of him!
AFCON 2025 Power Ranking: Lookman outshines Salah
Editorial: Tanko Muhammad (1953-2025)
It’s now time for national unity, prosperity
Why your communication goals keep failing (And what to do in 2026)
Classification of kidnappers, bandits as terrorists
The tax matter and other stories
FCT Minister Mahmoud praises First Lady’s maternal welfare initiatives
Wike hails FCT residents and promises more Tinubu-backed projects in 2026
New Year: Gov Mbah rules out complacency, promises accelerated consolidation
Architect of modern Kano
Decade of service: Day Borgu Emir clocked 10 on throne
Tribune
When Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival stoke up Vibing December with unifying moments
From culture to commerce: Awakan advocates creative platforms as tourism drivers
Kebbi recruits 819 forest guards to strengthen security
Father of the nation, Tanko Yakasai, at 100
N’West security crisis requires community solutions, not guns alone —Group
Emir of Gusau immortalises father, launches foundation
Zamfara gov pays N25m to secure certificate for doctor after nine-year delay
AFRIMA unveils FalzTheBahdGuy, Moroccan-Senegalese actress, Liliane Maroune, as hosts of ninth edition
World’s 500 richest billionaires add record $2.2trn in 2025
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year drone strike
Several killed, others injured in fire at New Year’s party in Switzerland
Again, Police suspend tinted glass permit enforcement after Court order
Eight die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash
Police arrest 43 miscreants over new year eve disturbance in Asaba
Stranger Things ends after 10 years with epic, emotional two-hour finale
‘Oversabi Aunty’ rakes in N382.9m in 11 days, emerges weekend box office hit
2027: You’ll lose my support If you run as VP — Pat Utomi tells Obi
‘We were deceived’ — Rivers PDP chair blasts Fubara over defection to APC
2026 will be a year of peace, prosperity — Remi Tinubu
PDP will never die — Oyo deputy gov
2026: SEC targets long-term capital to bridge infrastructure, sectoral gaps
NGX Consumer Goods Index leads market rally with 129.12% growth
Top seven mistakes new investors should avoid in 2026
Naira ends 2025 higher at official market
Turmeric reduces liver fat in obese diabetic individuals
Shortage of Arabic, Islamic Studies teachers threatens moral education —Grand Mufti of Ibadan
MUSWEN honours retired Executive Secretary at send-off ceremony
Al Habibiyah charges religious leaders to embrace philanthropy to tackle poverty
Scholars urge moral responsibility at 115th MSSN Islamic Vacation Course
