The All Progressives Congress in Katsina State has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-katsina-apc-endorses-tinubu-radda-for-re-election/

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke offers words of encouragement to his nephew, Davido, following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-adeleke-encourages-nephew-davido-after-grammy-loss/

The EFCC arraigns Victor Thompson for allegedly defrauding American investors of $525,276 through a fake mineral and seaport investment scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-fake-investor-for-defrauding-americans-525276/

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed its national convention for March 28-29, 2026, in Abuja to elect a new National Working Committee Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-faction-to-hold-national-convention-march-28-29/

Governor Francis Nwifuru sends the second batch of 98 Ebonyi scholars to UK for postgraduate studies under the state’s scholarship scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/nwifuru-sends-98-ebonyi-scholars-to-uk/

Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026, a public holiday in Ogun State to commemorate its 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-50-abiodun-declares-tuesday-public-holiday/

Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has been encouraged by his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, after missing out on a win at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The post ‘Proud of you’, Adeleke rallies behind nephew Davido after Grammy loss appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chelsea, on Monday, secured transfer deals for three of its players. The Blues made the announcement in a statement on their website on transfer deadline day. The players are Joel Philbert, David Fofana, and Aaron Anselmino. Philbert completed a permanent transfer to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur. He joined Chelsea at age 14 during the […] Transfer deadline day: Chelsea secure deals for three players

A joint security team has rescued at least 10 victims abducted by kidnappers in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State following a gun battle with suspected kidnappers in the area. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said in a statement that the operation took place on February 1, 2026, at about 8:00 […] Niger: Joint security team rescues 10 abducted victims in Mariga

Sky Bet Championship club Coventry City have completed the loan signing of Frank Onyeka from Brentford, DAILY POST reports. Coventry City can make the move permanent should they secure promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season. Onyeka joined Brentford from Danish outfit FC Midtjylland in 2021. The Nigeria international made 87 […] Transfer: Onyeka joins Coventry City on loan 

Manchester United, on Monday, announced transfer deals for two of its players. In a separate statement, the Red Devils announced that Ethan Wheatley and James Scanlon have left Old Trafford for new clubs. Wheatley will spend the rest of the season on loan at League One side Bradford City. The striker returned from a similar […] Transfer deadline day: Man Utd announce deals for two players

Residents of Osun State have been informed of a new phase in the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise, as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the rotation of Integrated Voter Enrolment Devices, IVEDs, across wards in the state. The initiative, according to a statement by Musa Olurode, Public Affairs Officer of INEC in […] CVR: INEC begins ward-level rotation of IVED 

Prof Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has stressed the need to return to the culture of mentoring people in Nigeria’s leadership. Prof Gambari made this call on Monday when he appeared as a guest on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, there is a disconnect between […] Nigeria’s leadership: We need to go back to mentoring people – Gambari

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly planning to “go on strike” and will refuse to play for Al-Nassr in their upcoming Riyadh derby clash, according to sources in his native Portugal. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, now 40, is said to be deeply frustrated with the management of the Saudi club. Initial reports suggested his potential absence […]

Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has successfully secured all 2026 Hajj accommodation for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of deadlines. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-secures-2026-hajj-accommodation-in-makkah-madinah/

Infantino was widely criticised for giving Trump the honour on behalf of his governing body at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC in December. The post FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gunmen have abducted two residents in Ora-Igbomina, an Osun community, late on Sunday. This follows a similar incident less than two months ago. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-gunmen-strike-in-osun-community-abduct-two/

The X (formerly Twitter) handles of Special Adviser on Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, and Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, on Sunday, became a theatre of heated exchanges over grammar and the propriety of public statements. The drama followed Onanuga’s reaction to reports of vandalism affecting […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the South East Development Commission, SEDC, is set to roll out the ambitious “Vision 2050” Regional Plan for the South-East. DAILY POST recalls that the SEDC is one of the regional development bodies established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. On Monday, the SEDC commenced the initiative with […] SEDC unveils vision 2050 development plan for South-East

Gambari said this category of people often seeks power but lacks the willingness to make sacrifices for ordinary citizens. The post Those Who Benefit Most From Nigeria Are Least Committed To Its Stability — Gambari appeared first on Channels Television.

The APC has unveiled the committee for its national convention, naming Gov. Hope Uzodimma as Chairman and Gov. Mai Mala Buni as Secretary. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-unveils-convention-coordination-committee/

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to set aside an interim forfeiture order on properties seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. DAILY POST reports that Justice Emeka Nwite had, on January 6, ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 […] Malami seeks court order to vacate EFCC’s forfeiture of 57 properties

Speaking at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Wike vowed to protect the national party from internal "vampires." The post I’m interested in all activities of Oyo PDP – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Delta State Governor Oborevwori highlights technical education as a crucial tool to tackle youth unemployment, creating skilled entrepreneurs instead of jo Read More: https://punchng.com/technical-education-key-to-ending-youth-unemployment-oborevwori/

Discover the latest PDP unity efforts as its BoT and Caretaker Committee push for reconciliation and respect for court decisions before the next convention Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-backed-pdp-bot-caretaker-committee-urge-unity-ahead-of-convention/

Every administration is ultimately judged by its willingness to confront difficult structural problems. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, tax reform represents one such necessary but challenging intervention, designed not for political convenience, but for long-term national stability and economic renewal. The recent controversy surrounding the newly enacted tax laws, particularly claims of falsification and [...]

A Nigerian man has been trending online after his chat with the late Ifunanya Nwangene surfaced on social media. Netizens tearfully mourned her demise.

Taraba State government approves ₦5 billion for outstanding gratuity payments and death benefits for retirees and families of deceased public servants. Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-gov-releases-%e2%82%a65bn-for-retirees-gratuities-death-benefits/

Morocco's Hakim Ziyech criticises referee Ali Moussa after a controversial CAF Confederation Cup match, amid ongoing issues with African officiating standards.

The NBS reports Nigeria food prices eased in Nov 2025. See the latest data on the cost of rice, beans, garri, tomatoes, and onions across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/food-prices-eased-in-november-2025-nbs/

The National President of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria, BBN, Professor Samson Duna, has said that the growing wave of terrorist attacks on churches and Christian communities across the country is politically motivated. Prof Duna spoke at the end-of-year thanksgiving service of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria and the investiture of three national patrons at […] Terror attacks on Churches politically motivated — BBN President

Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. The star attacker has signed a contract until June 2030. Read More: https://punchng.com/atletico-madrid-sign-lookman-on-four-year-deal/

The PDP’s caretaker chairman has announced plans to soon release a congress timetable for outstanding states, paving the way for a seamless national conven Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-to-release-congress-timetable-soon-caretaker-chair/

By Julius Ogunro I was a guest at the launch of Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi’s latest book in Abuja last Tuesday. The unveiling of The Loyalist: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice drew leading opposition figures from across Nigeria, reflecting Abdullahi’s own political journey and his movement across party lines over the years. From Rauf Aregbesola [...]

  Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Sunday night, abducted two residents of Ora-Igbomina, an Osun community located on the boundary with Kwara State. Sources within the community said the perpetrators struck at some minutes to midnight on Sunday at a private residence along Aran-Orin Road, Papa, Ora-Igbomina and kidnapped the victims. The latest abduction occurred less […] The post Again, Gunmen Invade Ora Community, Abduct Two appeared first on OsunDefender.

The All Progressives Congress’s e-registration drive has successfully registered over 7 million new members, says National Youth Leader Dayo Isreal. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-e-registration-hits-7-million-youth-leader/