23/01/2026
*Welcome to popular stand today Friday 22nd January 2026*
*Punch*
* Food aid cuts put one million at risk in northeast Nigeria — WFP
* S’Court closes Kudirat Abiola’s murder case, frees Al-Mustapha
* ICYMI: Tinubu posts three ambassador-designates to France, US, UK
* Attack scare: Police deploy officers to top Lagos schools
* Abductions: US demands action, FG vows to track bandits
* PHOTOS: Gridlock as truck overturns on Otedola Bridge
* Navy steps up efforts to boost local warship production
* ICYMI: Tinubu posts three ambassador-designates to France, US, UK
* Police unveil two new outposts in Kogi communities
* Navy steps up efforts to boost local warship production
* Morning Recap: Tinubu posts ambassadors, Wike’s son graduates, other top stories
* Food aid cuts put one million at risk in northeast Nigeria — WFP
* Mutfwang fumes as terrorists kill seven Plateau miners
* Wike sues FCT workers over indefinite strike
* Canada doesn't live because of US, PM Carney hits back at Trump
* US, Ukraine, Russia to hold security talks in UAE
* 2026 Hajj: States, tour operators demand more slots for Nigerians
* Loopholes in Electoral Act threaten 2027 election – Atiku
* 2027: N’Central APC cautions Tinubu against dropping Shettima
* Lakurawa kills six in Sokoto, military destroys terror cells
* NJC clears 14 for appointment as FHC judges
* Insecurity: PDP slams AbdulRazaq over school closure
* Kano Deputy Gov condoles PUNCH reporter over mother’s death
* Akpabio seeks S’Court validation of Natasha’s suspension
* Anambra partners China Consortium to boost rice production
* Stakeholders advocate end to Plateau, Benue farmers attacks
* Outrage as US immigration agents detain five-year-old
* Turkey invites FG to claim 76 artefacts
* Lagos forum launches scholarship drive for indigent secondary students
* Kaduna group passes vote of confidence in Tinubu, Sani
* Gov’s aide empowers 500 business owners
* Uzodimma raises committee for Imo 50th anniversary
* Kaduna traditional ruler urges upgrade to first class status
* Maina demands whistleblower fee for $1.3tn recovery
* Kaduna LG strengthens security network with 166 JTF recruits
* Renewed bandit attacks hit Katsina, residents abandon communities
* Bauchi ex-governorship candidate begs Mohammed to create more emirates
* A’Ibom communities in ownership battle of oil-rich creek
* Engineers, CBOs hail Sokoto-Badagry highway project
*Vanguard*
* US withdrawal from WHO takes effect one year after Trump’s order
* Fayose reveals ‘what truly happened’ during Makinde–Tinubu meeting
* Why I declined to constitute panel to probe Fubara — Rivers CJ
* Tinubu approves posting of 4 ambassador-designates; Are to US, Oke to France
* Kaduna abductions: US raises fresh concerns, tasks FG on stronger action
* Bank customers’ complaints grow by 143%, as CBN resolves 9,771
* Thai Police arrest 11 Nigerians over alleged international romance scam
* Emir Sanusi returns to university, resumes studies as law undergraduate
* FG signs concession agreement for Enugu Airport
* REDMI Note Series Exceeds 460 Million Global Shipments, Expanding Xiaomi’s Flagship-Level Innovation
* 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook: EnterpriseNGR report presentation sees further stability
* Banks, fintechs facilitate N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scam — EFCC
* Nigerian shippers reject port fees hike, fear inflation
* Football: English Premier League table
* Canadian Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 23, 2026
* 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook: EnterpriseNGR report presentation sees further stability
* Nigerian shippers reject port fees hike, fear inflation
* Thai Police arrest 11 Nigerians over alleged international romance scam
* No bomb detected in Lagos schools – Police
* How e-registration is widening fault lines in APC
* Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 23, 2026
* Trump withdraws invite for Canada’s Carney to join ‘Board of Peace’
* N4trn debt: FG bows to pressure, pays N152bn to contractors
* I’m comfortable in PDP, Makinde says after meeting Tinubu
* Mutfwang fumes over fresh killings in Plateau communities
* Why I declined to constitute panel to probe Fubara — Rivers CJ
* ‘Canada doesn’t live because of US,’ PM fires back at Trump
* Tinubu approves posting of 4 ambassador-designates; Are to US, Oke to France
* Taraba woman disfigures teenage girl’s face because husband likes her over
* Lassa fever claims 2 lives in Benue as cases rise to 9
* Ekiti tightens security as Amotekun arrests 16 suspected bandits
*The Nation*
* Tension as suspected miscreants attack Lekki Palm Estate
* From piste to the world: The thrilling Thomas’ fencing story
* Tinubu approves posting of four Ambassador-Designates to key foreign missions
* Rivers CJ gives conditions to raise impeachment panel
* Nigeria-U.S. security talks yielding results, says Fed Govt
* NJC seeks President’s approval to appoint 14 lawyers as FHC judges
* NAHCON, Saudi Hajj Ministry hold strategic talks on hajj preparations
* Uphold fairness, unity, Tinubu tells FCC leadership
* 78-year-old bags PhD in UNILAG
* From piste to the world: The thrilling Thomas’ fencing story
* Tension as suspected miscreants attack Lekki Palm Estate
* From local outfit to continental powerhouse: Udezue shares AFA Sports’ remarkable journey
* Wale Tinubu bags UNILAG honorary doctorate
* Fed Govt ready to tackle ecological challenges in Ibadan, says Akume
* 24 Nigerian varsities in 2026 global subject rankings
* False claims against Tinubu: DSS tenders Sowore’s post in court
* Akpabio asks Supreme Court to hear appeal on Natasha’s suspension
* Tinubu posts ambassadors to U.S., France, High Commissioner to UK
* Nigeria’s economic reforms working, says IMF
* Fayose raises dust over Makinde’s Villa visit
* EFCC indicts banks, Fintechs in N162b scams
Queeneth Njoku.