Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved constitutional changes for a Mnangagwa term extension to 2030, angering opposition figures who are demanding a referendum. Read More: https://punchng.com/zimbabwe-cabinet-okays-tenure-elongation-for-83-year-old-president-opposition-kicks/

A new pet burial law in the state of São Paulo, Brazil now allows animals to be buried in family graves, recognizing the deep emotional bond with owners. Read More: https://punchng.com/brazilian-state-legalises-burial-of-pets-with-owners/

NDLEA and Nigerian Army forces arrest five suspected drug dealers in Edo, seizing large quantities of tramadol, cannabis, and other illicit substances. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-army-arrest-five-suspected-drug-dealers-in-edo/

Police arrested a 13-year-old for a UK school stabbing in London. Two boys were seriously injured in the attack at Kingsbury High School. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-13-year-old-for-stabbing-two-boys-at-uk-school/

Nigeria’s House of Reps demands budget accountability, giving agric institutions 24 hours to submit IGR records or risk suspension of their 2026 budget. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-to-withhold-2026-budget-over-agric-institutions-non-submission-of-igr-records/

Nigeria’s 2025 CPI score remains low at 26/100, showing no progress in anti-corruption in Nigeria, according to a new report from CISLAC. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-progress-in-nigerias-anti-corruption-efforts-says-cislac/

The Katsina State Police Command said that its operatives have successfully foiled a cattle rustling and recovered 554 rustled animals in Kafur Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Aliyu Abubakar, on Tuesday in Katsina. He said, “On February 6, 2026, at about Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-554-stolen-animals-weapons-in-katsina/

Over 1.4 million Nigerians have received free reading glasses through the Jigi Bola 2.0 presidential scheme, boosting vision care across 16 states. Read More: https://punchng.com/1-4-million-nigerians-get-free-reading-glasses-under-presidential-scheme-minister/

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Kanu, the convicted leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, announced the cancellation of the illegal Sit-at-home in the region on Sunday. The post South-east traders reopen shops after Nnamdi Kanu’s cancellation of sit-at-home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A tragic accident occurred along the Ballet inward corridor to Mile 2, Okota, Isolo, Lagos, on Tuesday, claiming two lives and leaving eight others injured when a yellow commercial minibus overturned and burst into flames. Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident was caused by an unidentified private vehicle reversing on the main carriageway. The sudden […]

UK police said Tuesday they were questioning a teenager suspected of stabbing two boys at a London school, as counter-terrorism officers took over the investigation. The post UK police arrest teen suspect after double stabbing at school appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Iluyomade said the fake drugs discovered included anti malaria drugs and injections for cerebral malaria, antibiotics, postinor and anagin products that had been ban for almost 15 years in the country, among others. The post NAFDAC seizes over 10m doses of malaria drugs, cosmetics worth N3bn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Embattled Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has made a desperate, tearful appeal to the public and high-profile Nigerians for financial assistance to undergo life-saving surgery for a brain tumour. The actress, who has been battling deteriorating health for years, revealed in a series of emotional social media broadcasts that she requires approximately N25 million to cover […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N25 per litre, reducing the gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre. The post Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price from N799 to N774 per litre appeared first on Vanguard News.

The film is a contemporary reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s 1925 classic novel ‘Mrs Dalloway’, a modernist work that explores memory, identity, class and the passage of time. The post Joke Silva joins Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo in Hollywood drama Clarissa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The PDP rebukes the Senate’s inclusion of a manual election result transmission clause, calling it a ‘backdoor move’ to undermine credible elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-slams-senates-manual-result-clause-as-backdoor-move/

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has arrived in the Republic of Liberia on an official engagement at the invitation of the Armed Forces of Liberia, to participate in the country’s 69th Armed Forces Day Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, 11 February 2026. On arrival, the COAS was warmly received by the […]

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has weighed in on Nigeria’s political power rotation debate, emphasising that leadership selection should be guided by three key factors – capacity, age, and respect. Speaking during an interview in a viral video, Amaechi said, “There are three factors to look for. First is capacity, second is age, and […]

"Africa does not lack resources. What it lacks is processing capacity, industrial scale, and disciplined execution.” The post BUA Chairman calls for shift from raw material extraction to value addition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as part of efforts to improve foreign exchange liquidity in the retail segment of the market and meet the legitimate needs of end users. The post CBN approves $150, 000 Fac sales to each BDC appeared first on Vanguard News.

SAPELE—In a resounding affirmation of purposeful leadership, unity, and institutional stability, members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sapele Correspondents’ Chapel, have unanimously passed a vote of explicit confidence…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for full electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 election. She sent a notable message to INEC.

The “Double Wahala” duo that captured hearts in 2018 is currently the subject of intense social media speculation. Teddy A (Tope Adenibuyan) and BamBam (Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan), widely regarded as one of the most successful couples to emerge from the Big Brother Naija franchise, have reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking fears among fans that […]

TalkSPORT pundits have strongly advocated for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah to be included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, praising his consistency and suggesting he should edge out Harry Maguire for a spot. The post Tuchel told to pick Chalobah over Maguire for 2026 World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to her, the alleged deaths from Lassa fever at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in the state are false. The post No Lassa fever outbreak in Kwara – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Amid growing criticism over the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act, African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has urged the Senate to completely expunge provisions allowing manual transmission of election results. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, Okonkwo insisted that results must be transmitted directly from polling units […] Cancel elections where results are not transmitted electronically – Okonkwo tells Senate

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched a 5-day capacity building training program on GSM phone repairs for 50 youths in Delta State. The training is being…

Abdu Maikaba has resigned from his role as Technical Adviser of Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi, citing internal disunity and threats to his personal safety. In a resignation letter submitted to the club’s chairman on Monday, Maikaba announced his immediate departure. “I would like to use this opportunity to notify the management of Wikki […]

They say Nigeria risks entrenching a hollow form of democracy if attention remains fixed on elections without addressing weaknesses in institutions. The post 2027: Advocacy group GoNigeria calls for broader democratic reforms beyond elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ex-Arsenal forward, Dennis Bergkamp has singled out Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Al-Hilal’s Karim Benzema as the current three top strikers in the world. The retired footballer expressed his awe for these attackers, describing them as “phenomenal” and “unbelievable.” The Dutchman stated this while speaking with former Arsenal player Ian Wright on […] Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp names three current world’s top strikers

ABUJA – After more than a decade of legal uncertainty and public scrutiny, the Council of Traditional Rulers of Atissa Kingdom has demanded a fair, orderly and conclusive resolution to the…

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to order following an alleged plot to destabilize the party in the state. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman of the party in the state, […] Call Wike to order – ADC tells Tinubu, alleges plot to destabilize party structure in Rivers

The event brought together government officials, military representatives, cancer survivors, and development partners who examined how insecurity and health system gaps are turning treatable cancer cases into terminal ones. The post How insecurity, poor access is worsening cancer care in Nigeria- Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Oyetola made this known while defending the ministry’s budget before a joint sitting of the National Assembly Committees on Marine Transport and Ports and Harbours, and Maritime Safety. The post 2026 budget: Oyetola laments inadequate funding of Marine, Blue Economy Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.

A son has been arrested among three suspects linked to the kidnapping of his own father in Malabu community, Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, following a coordinated raid by security operatives. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Adamawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the arrests followed […] Son arrested over kidnapping of own father in Adamawa

“If we give him a chance, he will do something, and if he doesn’t, God will punish him a hundredfold...” The post ‘I’m ready to die with Peter Obi; he’s the best president for Nigeria’ – Charly Boy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.