The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has condemned the brutal killing of Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. The council expressed deep sorrow, outrage and total condemnation over the unjust and brutal killing of its innocent young colleague, Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, who was in active service at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. Nurses leave their homes daily to save lives, yet many are uncertain of returning alive to their families. “We demand justice for our fallen colleague and urgent government intervention to guarantee the safety and security of all nurses and healthcare workers in the Federal Capital Territory. Anything short of decisive action will further expose nurses to danger and erode public confidence in the nation’s security system,” the statement added.

As we enter a new year, the questions that fill our markets, our homes, and our places of work are clear and urgent. This path was never promised to be easy, but it was promised to be honest and purposeful. My role is to be a steady voice for this administration, to explain our ambitions and our actions. This is why in 2026, our “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity” is critical. The easy politics of division and noise will persist, but the hard work of building a Nigeria that works for all must prevail.

At least 12 suspects have been arrested following an attack on an estate in Mbodo, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday afternoon, during which a resident was shot in the leg and abducted. Iringe-Koko disclosed that operatives responded to a distress call, arrested several suspects, rescued the abducted victim, and recovered exhibits, including an automatic pump-action gun. “The attack resulted in the destruction of part of the estate and damage to vehicles. She added, “The twelve suspects arrested are: Chinedu Nnodim, aged 45, from Etche LGA, Rivers State, Joel Wopara, 49, from Rukpokwu, Rivers State, Wopara Iyke, 45, from Rumuewara, Oraigwe, Rivers State, Henry Godwin Orumere, 44, residing in Anaka Abuja Road, Port Harcourt; Chidi Herbert, 47, Ehi Water, Rumuodumanya, Port Harcourt; Wobe Ginikanwa, 44, Airport Road, Rukpokwu, Rivers State. Adepoju stressed that OSPAC operatives are expected to operate strictly under police supervision and in synergy with the command.

How the President came about the decision to write off such a whooping sum of $1.42 billion and #5.57 trillion is hard to understand. Could such action possibly be as a result of a desperate ambition to win the next election? Or a bid to avoid stepping on toes of powerful people who would be exposed in the event of probe? Nigerians ought not to litter all neighbouring countries and foreign lands just because of extremely poor governance at home. What has happened is akin to Nigeria being sold in broad daylight and all Nigerians must rise up to shout: Capital No!

Instead of a half-hearted cosmetic update, Tata has given the Punch a meaningful visual refresh inspired by the Punch.ev and its newer SUVs. Feature additions that push the Punch upmarketAnother area where Tata has made the right call is feature integration. The images of the new Punch suggest that the Punch will offer ADAS, as there is a radar in front. Strengthening a proven formula, not fixing what wasn’t brokenPerhaps the biggest thing Tata has done right with the new Punch is restraint. advertisementWith these updates, the 2026 Tata Punch facelift feels less like a routine mid-life update and more like a carefully thought-out evolution.

It was a black Tuesday for journalists in Delta State and the Nigerian media as a correspondent of The Punch, Mr Matthew Ochei, died in the early hours of yesterday, after a brief illness. Ochei passed away at about 2:00 a.m., aged 43, leaving behind his wife, Mrs Uche Matthew Ochei, and three children. We pray that God will console you and give you the right frame of mind to bear this loss,” Oyowe added. Also speaking, the chairman of the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Ifeanyi Olannye, described Ochei’s death as a painful personal and professional loss. As colleagues, friends and the wider media community mourn his passing, Ochei is remembered not just as a reporter, but as a committed professional whose voice helped sustain journalism in difficult times.

Plateau State unequivocally claims the title of Nigeria’s coldest state, with Jos serving as its perpetually cool capital. Plateau State dominates as Nigeria’s coldest state not just because of absolute minimum temperatures but because coolness pervades the entire state consistently throughout the year. Comparing Plateau State with other relatively cool Nigerian locations clarifies why it deserves the “coldest state” designation. Plateau State is Nigeria’s very cold state, with Jos maintaining average temperatures of 22-24°C year-round due to its elevation at approximately 1,200 metres above sea level. Plateau State maintains colder average temperatures across the entire state compared to Taraba State because elevated terrain covers most of Plateau State, creating consistent coolness affecting millions of residents daily.

A Lagos State BRT bus was engulfed in flames on the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, disrupting traffic movement around the Adekunle axis inward Iyana Oworo. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on its official X account. Traffic officers were deployed to control the flow of vehicles and reduce gridlock while fire suppression efforts continued. Because so many commuters depend on it to move between Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island, even a brief disruption can quickly cascade into heavy congestion. These incidents call for regular vehicle maintenance and stricter safety inspections to ensure passenger safety and prevent prolonged traffic congestion.

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during an English Premier League football match. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES. AN ADDITIONAL 40 IMAGES MAY BE USED IN EXTRA TIME. /Ruben Dias will be sidelined for up to six weeks and Josko Gvardiol is out for “a long time” as Manchester City battle a growing defensive crisis, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday. City announced on Monday Gvardiol was facing a lengthy lay-off with a tibial fracture to his right leg he suffered in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

Chelsea’s under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane will take charge of the first-team squad for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Fulham, the club has confirmed. McFarlane, who has led Chelsea’s Under-21s since the summer, oversaw Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City following the departure of Enzo Maresca. Speaking at a media conference at Cobham on Monday, shortly after the appointment of Liam Rosenior as Chelsea’s new head coach, McFarlane provided an update on the transition. “I spoke to Liam briefly last night, and he’s really excited to take the role. “It was a brief conversation, and I understand he will be at Cobham later today, so I’m sure I will catch up with him more on that.

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher said Tuesday that leading the club was beyond his “wildest dreams” but insisted he has not considered replacing the sacked Ruben Amorim. “It’s an amazing honour to be able to lead a Manchester United team,” he said. “Everyone expects Manchester United to be on the top and winning, that’s the standard, that’s what we all have to try and achieve,” said a bullish Fletcher. He was asked what his United team would look like. “Hopefully it looks like a Manchester United team that represents a bit of me, I think in terms of what I know is Manchester United,” he said.

DR Congo will hope to pick their heads back up in time for the World Cup qualifiers in March. Share15h ago 18.39 GMT Full time: Algeria 1-0 DR Congo Wow, wow, wow, WOW! Algeria 1-0 DR Congo (Boulbina 119) ALGERIA WIN IT AT THE DEATH AND WHAT A GOAL TO WIN IT! Share16h ago 17.54 GMT End of 90: Algeria 0-0 DR Congo Some good chances in the second half but it remains goalless. DR Congo also make two changes with Kayembe and Kakuta coming on for Mukau and Sidiki.

Three bomb explosives have been discovered in a nearby bush, a few metres away from Ganaru village of the Zugurma district of Mashegu local council area of Niger State. A source from the community revealed that the farmers who were going for their farming activities discovered the explosive devices planted by the roadside and raised the alarm on Monday, 5th January 2026. Chairman of Mashegu local council, Mr Jibrin Egade, who confirmed the report, stated that the area has been protected from the people to avoid an explosion that could lead to casualties. Alhaji Mohammad applauded the government at all levels for their swift response, urging them to maintain the tempo of protecting the lives of the people. It would be recalled that this comes barely two days after over 30 people were grossly slaughtered in Kasuwa Daji market by terrorists in Borgu local council of Niger State.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members in 91 tertiary health institutions across the country to withdraw their services completely and indefinitely from 12:00 am (midnight) on Monday, January 12, 2026. He said the MoU arose from NARD’s 19 demands, which address critical welfare, remuneration and professional practice issues affecting resident doctors nationwide. Suleiman accused the ministry of deploying delay tactics aimed at preventing resident doctors from negotiating their remuneration with the government for the next one year. He also frowned at delays in transmitting salary arrears owed to doctors in some institutions for similar processing. Suleiman stressed the need for urgent and proactive government intervention to address the deteriorating state of infrastructure and replace obsolete equipment across health institutions nationwide.

Murphy Omoruyi, the last Labour Party (LP) member in Edo State’s House of Representatives, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing persistent crises within his former party and the demands of his constituents. Omoruyi, who represents Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, addressed journalists in Benin City on Tuesday, describing his decision as a response to local calls for change. He explained that his loyalty to the LP had previously earned him the nickname “The Last Man Standing,” but ongoing intractable crises within the party made his continued membership untenable. “However, in spite of all efforts, the intractable crises rocking the Labour Party have made my continued stay in the party impossible,” he added. This defection consolidates the ADC’s growing presence in Edo State ahead of the 2027 general elections, while highlighting continued realignments among opposition politicians in Nigeria.