Former Nigerian Senator Ben Murray-Bruce mourns the death of Jesse Jackson, recalling their long friendship and the activist’s global impact on civil right Read More: https://punchng.com/a-truly-great-man-murray-bruce-mourns-jesse-jackson/

Nigerian lawmakers in a rowdy session over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, sparking chaos and forcing the House into a closed-door meeting. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-reps-in-rowdy-session-over-electoral-act-amendment-bill/

Discover the top US philanthropists of 2025. See who, from Warren Buffett to Jeff Bezos, made the list and what causes they are supporting. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-from-warren-buffett-to-jeff-bezos-top-10-us-philanthropists/

Abia State shortlists 24,023 applicants for its teacher recruitment CBT, with plans to employ 4,000 new teachers to enhance the education sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-shortlists-24023-applicants-for-teacher-recruitment-cbt-to-hire-4000/

Osun State clarifies that Osun LG salaries are being paid despite ₦230bn in withheld allocations, which has affected allowances but not core pay. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-workers-salaries-paid-despite-withholding-of-%e2%82%a6230bn-osun/

The NBA and ECOWAS Court collaborate to address the non-enforcement of court judgments, a major threat to justice and the rule of law in West Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-ecowas-court-seek-stronger-enforcement-of-judgments/

The Yobe State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt, arresting four suspects who impersonated security operatives to abduct a 35-year-old ma Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-kidnap-attempt-arrest-suspects-in-yobe/

Explore the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, the iconic civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and two-time presidential candidate. Learn about his activi Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-civil-rights-leader-jesse-jackson/

NANS JCC Lagos condemns the collapse of highway security in Nigeria after student leaders narrowly escaped a coordinated kidnap attempt on the Ilesa axis. Read More: https://punchng.com/student-leaders-escape-kidnap-nans-condemns-poor-highway-security/

“My mother was in the know. When I got home, they gave me Phensic. She rubbed my body, and that was it. There was no conversation…” The post ‘The pain was searing’ — Biodun Stephen opens up on being circumcised at six appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A former Nigerian lawmaker supports US military aid to Nigeria, believing it will help curb insecurity by providing advanced tech, training, and intelligen Read More: https://punchng.com/ex%e2%80%91lawmaker-backs-us-military-aid-to-curb-nigerias-insecurity/

Today, February 17, 2026, King Andre, the son of Nigerian movie actress Tonto Dikeh and businessman Olakunle Churchill, marks his 10th birthday. This milestone comes amid a significant change in the family’s story. This is not just another birthday celebration for the young boy; it arrives after a long period of public dispute and recent […] The post King Andre turns 10: Why this milestone birthday hits deeper for Tonto Dikeh & Olakunle Churchill appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The House of Representatives was on Tuesday engulfed in disorder as lawmakers clashed over moves to revisit the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The tension-filled sitting, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, witnessed heated exchanges shortly after plenary resumed. Proceedings began with the Speaker reading the sole item listed on the day’s Order Paper, a [...]

There was pandemonium on Tuesday when personnel of Nigeria Police Force threw canisters of teargas at protesters at the National Assembly main entrance. Trouble started when some protesters who besieged the National Assembly to express their grievances against Senate’s approval of both electronic transmission and manual collation of election results tried to forcefuly gain entrance […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THERE was a scare at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday over the death of an infant allegedly linked to his taking of a dose of the Rubella measles vaccine which is currently being administered to children below 14 years old. Vanguard gathered that some children […] The post Rubella measle death scare in UBTH, State government denies report appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday declared that democracy in Nigeria must be judged by visible infrastructure and improved living standards, not merely by…

Chairman, Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission, NCDC, Titus Zam, says Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) is not a member of the committee, contrary to her claims. Zam, who represents Benue North-West in the upper chamber, gave the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday while reacting to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims of her being a […] Natasha not a member of Senate committee on NCDC – Sen Titus Zam

Vibrant Democracy Needs Good Opposition, Says Sani Anthony Ufoh Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central in the Senate, has stated that for democracy to thrive in a nation,…

Juventus manager, Luciano Spalletti has hailed two Galatasaray players, Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi, ahead of both sides’ UEFA Champions League tie on Tuesday night. Spalletti acknowledged the exceptional abilities of both forwards, adding that they are strong and the best strategy to neutralize their impact is to limit their possession of the ball. The […] UCL: They’re very strong – Juventus manager Spalletti hails two Galatasaray players

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump would not succeed in destroying the Islamic republic, as talks between the two countries began in Geneva. The post Khamenei says US ‘will not succeed’ in destroying Iran as talks start appeared first on Vanguard News.

No fewer than six people have lost their lives and others were wounded in a road crash along Makurdi-Gboko Highway in Tarka local government area of Benue State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the accident occurred on Monday and involved Toyota and Sharon buses, which collided head-on. Speaking on the incident, the Security Secretary of Tarka local […]

According to him, the Kogi Central Senator is not a member of the committee as such it would have been out of place to invite her to its meeting. The post NCDC panel chairman accuses Senator Natasha of ignorance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has mourned the death of U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, describing it as an “end of an era.” DAILY POST had earlier reported that Jackson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, surrounded by family and friends, according to a statement released by his family. Reacting […] End of an era – Shehu Sani mourns US civil right icon Jesse Jackson

Civil rights leader and Baptist minister Jesse Jackson has died at 84. A close associate of MLK Jr., he twice ran for president and founded Operation PUSH. Read More: https://punchng.com/civil-rights-leader-jesse-jackson-dies-at-84/

The Anambra State government has sealed shops in Ogidi and Obosi markets for two weeks due to traders’ failure to open for business on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-seals-shops-in-two-markets-for-two-weeks-over-sit-at-home/

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for more inclusion of residents and indigenous groups in political appointments, while urging voters to support the party’s candidates in upcoming elections. The call was made on Monday at a town hall meeting organised by the APC FCT Geo-political Forum, […]

Governor Bassey Otu has declared that Cross River State will no longer sit on the sidelines while decisions that shape its economic destiny are made. Speaking with fire in his voice at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, Otu insisted that the state deserves equity and fair play in the ongoing move to relist it […]

Former Super Falcons player, Asisat Oshoala, has said that Benfica will lose badly to Real Madrid in their Champions League knockout play-off match. The Portuguese team beat Madrid 4-2 in their last game of the group stage. This result stopped Los Blancos from progressing directly into the Round of 16, while Benfica landed the last […] UCL play-off: Oshoala predicts Benfica vs Real Madrid clash

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched the distribution of Ramadan palliatives to 300,000 households across all 27 local government areas of the state. The intervention is designed…

India is discussing social media age restrictions with platforms, following global moves to protect children online and regulate deepfakes. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-discussing-age-restrictions-with-social-media-platforms/

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has urged Muslims to pray for divine intervention in the security and other situations confronting the state and the country at large as…

Senator Orji Kalu says the National Assembly’s joint committee will soon finalise its decision on the Electoral Act harmonisation, focusing on key issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-to-finalise-electoral-act-harmonisation-soon-kalu/

Access ARM Pensions has stepped up advocacy for wider adoption of its Personal Pension Plan (PPP) and dollar denominated RSA Fund VII, positioning both products as strategic tools to deepen pension penetration and strengthen long term savings resilience under Nigeria’s evolving regulatory framework. The Pension Fund Administrator made the case at a webinar themed “Understanding […]

A 21-year-old apprentice kills his master in Anambra with a pestle following a dispute. Police urge early conflict intervention and community support. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-urge-early-intervention-as-apprentice-kills-master-in-anambra/

Proceedings in the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Tuesday as lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill. During plenary, Francis Waive, chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Business, moved a motion for the house to reverse its decision on the bill […] BREAKING: Electoral Act: Reps in rowdy session over motion to rescind bill

Kano State has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a patient from the viral disease. Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas of the Kano Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) disclosed that one woman has died, while two more cases have been confirmed so far. He said the index case involved a French national […]