Liverpool manager Arne Slot admits the current campaign is the toughest of his career, with the Reds falling short of the club’s high standards. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-current-season-toughest-of-my-career-says-slot/

The Nigerian Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, has appointed a 12-member committee to work with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Act amendment. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-electoral-act-senate-appoints-12-members-to-work-with-reps/

The Nigerian Senate faces turmoil and protests as it reconsiders Clause 60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill regarding electronic transmission of results Read More: https://punchng.com/electoral-act-tension-as-senate-revisits-clause-60-amid-protests/

The IOC will allow Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych to wear a black armband for war dead at the Olympics but has banned his helmet tribute. Read More: https://punchng.com/ukrainian-athletes-to-wear-black-armband-at-olympics-for-war-dead/

A 79-year-old French ex-teacher has been charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault against 89 minors in nine countries between 1967 and 2022. Read More: https://punchng.com/french-ex-teacher-charged-with-rape-sexual-assault-of-89-minors/

Senator Sunday Katung partners with Project C.U.R.E. to assess and revive neglected Southern Kaduna hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/senator-partners-us-group-to-revive-southern-kaduna-hospitals/

Heavy rainfall causes temporary Lagos flooding and severe traffic gridlock in Lekki. Officials assure residents the situation is short-term as waters reced Read More: https://punchng.com/rains-trigger-flooding-traffic-gridlock-in-lagos/

Peter Obi joins protesters demanding urgent Electoral Act reform. He insists on real-time electronic transmission of results, calling network excuses unacc Read More: https://punchng.com/electoral-act-network-excuses-no-longer-acceptable-obi/

The Senate has constituted a 12-member committee to liaise with the House of Representatives on the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, following controversies generated by the bill. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the composition of the panel on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session. Akpabio said the committee would engage with [...]

Harry Kane is close to becoming the fastest English player to score 500 career goals. See how his scoring pace compares to Ronaldo and Messi. Read More: https://punchng.com/kane-set-to-become-fastest-englishman-to-score-500-goals/

Bayelsa traditional rulers demand fairness and a swift conclusion to the decade-long Diezani Alison-Madueke trial, citing injustice and her local contribut Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-monarchs-demand-fair-trial-for-ex-minister-alison-madueke/

Nigeria’s CAC accuses banks of aiding corruption by allowing inactive companies to operate, undermining the national anti-corruption framework. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/cac-accuses-banks-of-aiding-corruption-by-hosting-inactive-company-accounts/

By Ismail Omipidan At first, my intention was to address this memo directly to the Senate, especially as it is likely that the lawmakers will discuss the matter again today. However, on a second thought, I decided to speak directly to Nigerians. In doing so, I borrow the admonition of His Excellency, Babatunde Raji Fashola, [...]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security listed 18 Nigerians for deportation, raising the total to 97, after a nationwide ICE crackdown on serious crimes.

Nigeria’s fall to 85th place in the most recent global internet speed chart highlights growing concerns that faster connection speeds are not being matched by improvements in access.   Despite increasing internet penetration, Nigeria’s median mobile download speed in December 2025, according to the most recent Speedtest Global Index published by the US-based firm Ookla, […]

A 23-year-old woman was rescued alive after falling into a well in Kano. This successful Kano well rescue highlights recent fatal well incidents. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-fire-service-rescues-woman-from-well/

  Cornerstone Insurance Plc, announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, delivering an outstanding performance marked by significant growth in insurance revenue and insurance service…

“Queen Dammy and Ashabi Simple want to ruin my life whenever they meet behind my back in their houses. They even contacted my wife, but I put a stop to everything…” The post Alaafin’s ex-wife, Queen Dammy, threatens to sue Portable, gives him 24 hours to withdraw intimacy claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s federation account recorded a significant rise in inflows in 2025, reaching over N35 trillion, according to the accountant-general of the federation.

A former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called for the mandatory inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results, saying the move could save countless lives during elections. Amaechi joined protesters on Tuesday, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, demanding that the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act explicitly Read More: https://punchng.com/real-time-electoral-transmission-will-reduce-deaths-on-election-day-amaechi/

A 27-year-old woman, Faith Olusesan, has been brutally killed in the Funbi Fagun area of Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that Olusesan was attacked at her sister’s residence, owned by a serving police officer, Helen Adetowubo (DSP), shortly after returning from the market where she had gone to purchase [...]

Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter) in Nigeria following the rapid spread of The post Why Pete Edochie is trending on X in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigerian singer 2Baba opens up about his life with new wife Natasha, reflections on his past marriage with Annie Idibia, and his regrets as a father.

The aides, Mr Kelvin Okon, a non-statutory special assistant to the chairman, and Mr Edet Okon, official personal assistant to the council secretary, were placed on indefinite suspension with effect from 9 February 2026. The post C’River LG chairman suspends aides over indecent social media videos appeared first on Vanguard News.

Big Brother Naija stars, Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, and Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as Bambam, have The post Teddy A, Bambam spark breakup rumours after unfollowing each other on Instagram appeared first on Tribune Online.

The brother of Nanyah, who died from a snakebite, gave an emotional speech at her tribute service in Abuja. He shared a clip of his speech and his parents' tribute.

Nenadi Usman has officially assumed office as the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP making her the first female to lead a major political party in Nigeria. Speaking at the secretariat on Tuesday, Usman expressed gratitude and optimism over the development. “I want to particularly thank God Almighty for a day like this. […] Nenadi Usman-led NWC officially takes over Labour Party secretariat

Bvndle Loyalty Limited, Nigeria’s fast-growing loyalty and rewards platform, has announced the appointment of Mr Nonso Okpala, Group Managing Director of VFD Group, as chairman of its board. The appointment The post Nonso Okpala chairs Bvndle Loyalty board appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Yet, despite all your unrelenting wickedness and unprecedented cruelty, not just in Kaiama but everywhere else that you and yours have killed, pillaged, plundered and abducted in our nation, you will NEVER conquer or break the spirit of our people or dismember our nation, because God is against you and the ancient boundaries cannot be […] The post To the butcher of Kaiama, By Femi Fani-Kayode appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi explains his reasons for joining the N’Assembly protest, criticizing the current government and electoral act amendments. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-attended-nassembly-protest-with-my-son-amaechi/

According to him, the mandate is critical to Nigeria’s peace and stability, especially at a time the country must remain united in purpose as global dynamics continue to shift. The post Inclusions should not compromise excellence — Gbajabiamila tells FCC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Having gained against the United States dollar on Monday, its best performance in several months, the naira opened the week on a firmer basis at the official foreign exchange market.   Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria show the local currency closed at N1,354.9 per dollar, up from N1,384.5 on the same day […]

The Senate has convened an emergency plenary to reconsider contentious amendments to the Electoral Act, following mounting pressure from Nigerians and civil society groups demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. The extraordinary session, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, comes less than a week after the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment […]

Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno on Tuesday moved a motion at the Senate to reverse the upper chamber’s previous decision regarding Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Repeal and Enactment Bill. During an emergency plenary session, Monguno stated that the motion recalled the bill was originally passed by the Senate on Wednesday, 4th February 2026. He […] E-transmission: Senator Monguno moves to reverse Senate decision

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and CRC Credit Bureau have opened talks on a new partnership aimed at using data and technology to strengthen Nigeria’s insurance industry, improve regulation, and The post NAICOM, CRC team up on insurance data appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Abdu Maikaba alleged that he had faced threats to his life, both physically and through social media platforms, and said he had made the decision after consultations. The post NPFL: Abdu Maikaba steps down as Wikki Tourists technical adviser appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.