A Nigerian man in Ireland receives a nine-year forced abortion sentence for making his ex-girlfriend take pills to terminate her nine-week pregnancy. Read More: https://punchng.com/ireland-based-nigerian-jailed-for-nine-years-after-forcing-ex-girlfriend-to-take-abortion-pills/

NAHCON warns many intending Nigerian pilgrims may miss the 2026 Hajj after Saudi Arabia’s portal closed shortly after Nigeria’s quota was increased. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-pilgrims-may-miss-2026-hajj-after-portal-closure-nahcon-warns/

Nigeria’s National Assembly expresses dissatisfaction over the poor funding of the new livestock ministry, warning it undermines economic diversification. Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-knocks-fg-over-poor-funding-of-livestock-ministry/

Ondo State government hosts an investment summit to attract global investors, aiming to transform the state into a leading industrial hub in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-ondo-is-hosting-investment-summit-aiyedatiwas-aide/

The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Malik Anas, has disclosed that receipts from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) accounted for over 87 per cent of the Katsina State Government’s recurrent expenditures in the 2025 fiscal year. Anas made the disclosure while briefing journalists during the monthly press session held at the residence of […]

‎American Rapper Lil Poppa has died at the age of 25. ‎ ‎The musician from Florida was said to have died by suicide, according to authorities. ‎ ‎The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the rapper’s death in a statement. ‎ ‎The cause of death was ruled a gunshot wound to the head, and the […]

The Proof of Address (PoA) system will officially go live in Oyo State on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following a government directive mandating all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to commence full implementation of the address verification framework. The activation, conveyed in Circular with Reference No. AD/36/VOL.IV/72, dated February 18, 2026, signalled the state’s formal […]

The Lagos State Government has announced the enforcement of a five per cent withholding tax on gaming payouts, directing licensed betting companies across the state to begin immediate automatic deductions from customers’ winnings. The post Lagos enforces 5% withholding tax on gaming winnings appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Osun State chapters of the All Progressives Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party has trade words over the alleged existence of a N13.7 billion annual payroll fraud under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Osun APC chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, had, during a press conference in Osogbo on Friday, said disclosures credited to the […] The post Osun APC, PDP Trade Words Over Alleged N13.7bn Payroll Fraud appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Lagos State Government has commenced the implementation of a five per cent withholding tax on gaming winnings from licensed gaming platforms operating within the state. The policy, which takes immediate effect, applies to net winnings and will be deducted at the point of payout to players. In a public notice signed by Are Bashir, […] Lagos begins 5 per cent withholding tax on gaming winnings

Arsenal legend Theo Walcott has confidently said that Real Madrid will end up in eighth place if they play in the Premier League. Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and Premier League Hall of Famer Alan Shearer have given different predictions. Talking to Amazon Prime Video’s social media pages, the former football stars were asked to […] ‘They won’t qualify for UCL, UEL’ – Walcott predicts where Real Madrid would finish if they play in EPL

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has cautioned against the dangers of false rape allegations, stressing that such claims undermine genuine victims and weaken the fight against sexual violence. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, Tacha referenced the recent case involving TikTok user Mirabel, who reportedly admitted […]

A member of the House of Representatives, Inuwa Garba, representing Yamaltu-Deba Federal Constituency, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was received on Thursday by Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, and formally presented his APC membership card, signalling his full integration into the party. Garba said […] The post Gombe Rep Dumps PDP for APC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a pointed message to voters ahead of the upcoming Area Council elections in FCT on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Wike delivered the remarks during an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Apo District of Abuja on Thursday, where he addressed a large […]

Gani Adams calls on the FG and South-West governors to collaborate with his security group to tackle rising banditry and improve South-West security. Read More: https://punchng.com/gani-adams-urges-fg-swest-govs-collaboration-to-tackle-banditry/

INEC has received and inspected sensitive materials like ballot papers for the Saturday Rivers bye-election, with party agents present to ensure transparen Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-receives-sensitive-materials-for-rivers-bye-election/

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has ruled out the possibility of joining the All Progressives Congress, APC, despite acknowledging a longstanding personal relationship with President Bol Tinubu. Speaking on Friday while fielding questions on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Kingibe said she has known Tinubu for about 40 […] I have known Tinubu for 40 years but won’t join APC – Ireti Kingibe

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence, Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Okoh, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful despite the hardship and insecurity facing the country. Okoh, who also serves as President of the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), urged citizens to embrace a […] The post CAN President urges Nigerians not to lose hope amid hardship, insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.

ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over the timing of movement restrictions announced in Abuja ahead of Saturday’s elections, urging authorities to ensure that electoral conditions remain…

The Federal Government has flagged off the nationwide distribution of 15 million learners’ support kits to vulnerable pupils in schools across the country. The flag-off ceremony, held in Makurdi, Benue State, coincided with the 2026 Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Basic Education Summit and the National Launch of the Learners Support Programme (LSP). […]

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Aliyu Modibbo, described the Northern Governors Forum as just a tea party. Modibbo stated this on Friday while responding to questions in an interview on Trust TV. He was reacting to the state of nation, saying that each state operates independently. “Each state operates independently, and the […] Northern Governors Forum just tea party – Modibbo

The BAT Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has called for discernment amid the proliferation of political support groups aligned with the administration of President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to distinguish between structured ideological movements and opportunistic formations. In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity, Arabirin Aderonke, the group noted that while numerous organisations […]

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday declared that the Nigerian Police Force’s 2025 designation of human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore as a wanted person in Lagos was illegal and unconstitutional. Justice Musa Kakaaki awarded N30 million in damages against the Nigeria Police, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and Lagos […] The post Court Declares Lagos CP Declaration of Sowore as Wanted Illegal, Awards N30m Damages appeared first on OsunDefender.

The United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide (UNIEC) has expressed satisfaction with what it described as a renewed spirit of engagement by South-East traditional rulers on issues of regional and national importance. The post Igbo Elders commend South-East monarchs for national engagement, call for dialogue appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said own troops arrested a terrorists’ drone supplier known as Mallam Dauda Usman Gubula, 43 other terrorists and rescued 45 kidnap victims across the country. A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, on Friday, said troops arrested five suspected oil thieves, three suspected drug peddlers […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom US President, Donald Trump, has slammed the Supreme Court ruling that declared his global tariffs illegal, saying that he was “ashamed” and disappointed with the decision. The apex court had earlier ruled that he lacked the authority to impose blanket duties on imports, arguing that the emergency law he relied on “falls […] The post Trump slams Supreme Court ruling, announces 10% global tariffs appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received sensitive materials for the bye-elections holding on Saturday, February 21, in Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II in Rivers state. INEC received the materials on Friday at the Port Harcourt branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Leaders of various political parties were also […]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady lamented bitterly over the state of her family house. Netizens reacted massively.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday attended the burial ceremony of Mrs Grace Omuase Uredi. The funeral of late Uredi, mother of renowned politician, Chief Ross Uredi, attracted dignitaries…

The Kebbi State Government pledges stronger security for border communities after recent deadly attacks, vowing to enhance collaboration and fight bandits. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-pledges-stronger-security-after-border-attacks/

Caleb Flynn, who auditioned for “American Idol” in 2013, is back in the limelight but for all the wrong reasons, as he had been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife. According to TMZ.com, Flynn was apprehended on Thursday by the Tipp City PD in Ohio, United States and booked into the county jail for murder, […]

Nigeria’s education sector has taken centre stage on the global map as the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, received a Guinness World Record plaque for the largest gathering of teachers in the world and pledged sweeping reforms to elevate the teaching profession across the country. The post Nigeria sets global teaching record as Education Minister unveils bold reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gunmen on Friday abducted three persons in Kyaram district of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, in what residents describe as a renewed wave of insecurity in the area. The post Gunmen abduct three in fresh attack on Plateau community appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a man identified simply as Mr Abuchi over the alleged killing of his wife in Amaji village, Umuoyoro Community, Omuma Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and the arrest of the suspect […]

The Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers and kidnappers while recovering multiple locally fabricated firearms and ammunition across the state. In a statement issued on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, the command disclosed that operatives uncovered a suspected criminal armoury linked to a syndicate allegedly terrorising commuters along […] Delta: Police bust suspected gang armoury, foil hostel robbery in Agbor

He stressed that ongoing capacity-building efforts targeting food vendors, water vendors and waste workers would significantly reduce risks in flood-prone communities. The post Japan boosts Lagos’ cholera response with $1.7 million medical supplies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.