January 12, 2026 - Standard Times NG

NYSC pledges sweeping reforms to boost service delivery —DG

By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to far-reaching reforms aimed at enhancing service

Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna commences party funding, pays for ADC Ward Offices in Nnewi North, others

By: Ijeoma Sandra, Nnewi. Former leader of the Apex Youth Organization in Nnewi North Local Government Area, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, has officially commenced the funding

Zamfara: Group advocates for removal of Matawale as a Minister

A group in Zamfara identified as concerned Citizens of Zamfara state under the leadership of Alhaji Sanusi Lalan has advocated for the removal of Dr.

₦2 Billion and Counting: Funke Akindele breaks Nollywood’s Glass Ceiling Again

Funke Akindele has once again rewritten Nollywood history, as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, bulldozed past the ₦2 billion mark to emerge as the

CAF steps in: Disciplinary probe launched after Nigeria–Algeria touchline chaos

CAF has opened a disciplinary investigation following heated scenes at the end of Nigeria’s AFCON quarter-final victory over Algeria. The continental body confirmed on Monday

€2m glory for Barca as Madrid defeat reignites Alonso storm

Barcelona will pocket €2 million after edging Real Madrid in a dramatic 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. The pulsating Clasico

Algeria cries foul: Desert foxes drag CAF, FIFA over Nigeria AFCON exit

Algeria have escalated their AFCON heartbreak by formally petitioning CAF and FIFA over what they claim were controversial refereeing decisions in their quarter-final defeat

‘Fake Prophet, don’t wish me dead’ — Saheed Osupa fires back at death prophecy

Fuji icon Saheed Osupa has reacted furiously to a chilling prophecy predicting his death in 2026 by a controversial Islamic cleric. The cleric, Alpha Olopa