Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, is dead. Her death was announced on Thursday by Nollywood director, Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram. “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-aunty-ajara-dies-after-illness/

British energy giant Shell reports an 11% rise in net profit to $17.84 billion for 2025, driven by higher volumes and lower costs despite falling oil price Read More: https://punchng.com/shell-defies-market-slump-with-17-84bn-year-end-profit/

China says it will not join nuclear talks with the US and Russia at this stage, following the expiration of the New START treaty amid arms race fears. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-declines-nuclear-talks-as-us-russia-treaty-expires/

Lagos traffic agency, LASTMA, impounds 27 vehicles for overloading and safety violations, warning of a zero-tolerance policy to enhance road safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-impounds-27-vehicles-for-overloading-safety-violations/

Peter Obi condemns the tragic Kwara killings, calling the attacks a major national failure and urging decisive action to end insecurity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-condemns-kwara-killings-urges-decisive-action-on-insecurity/

Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Nigeria’s Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months, a Red Cross official confirmed Wednesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/red-cross-confirms-162-deaths-in-kwara-massacre/

Femi Fani-Kayode condemns the shocking Kwara killings of over 160 people, urging the federal government to establish a permanent military base in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/fani-kayode-condemns-kwara-killings-urges-establishment-of-military-base/

Japanese atomic bomb survivors fear a new arms race and nuclear war as the last US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, New START, officially expires. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-atomic-bomb-survivors-fear-war-as-us-russia-pact-expires/

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an investigation into an officer accused of unlawful detention and sexual assault against a Nigerian wom Read More: https://punchng.com/nis-orders-probe-into-officer-accused-of-sexual-assault/

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded major operational successes in the North-East with the arrest of a suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP terrorists and the safe repatriation of 700 Nigerian refugees from Cameroon into Borno. A credible military source revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday […] Troops nab ISWAP logistics supplier, secure refugee return in Borno

Energy expert, Nick Agule, has criticised Nigeria’s electricity pricing regime, describing it as punitive to consumers despite poor and unreliable supply, while warning that state governments lack the capacity to shoulder rising power costs. Agule spoke on Wednesday during an interview on ARISE TV, where he compared electricity costs in Nigeria with those in the […] Minimum wage buys only 350 units of electricity in Nigeria, 7,500 in UK – Agule

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie issues a public apology to her colleague Mercy Johnson, her family, and kids over past misunderstandings and social media p Read More: https://punchng.com/im-deeply-sorry-angela-okorie-publicly-apologises-to-mercy-johnson/

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has publicly apologized to her colleague, Mercy Johnson Okojie. DAILY POST recalls that Angela Okorie was first arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Center, Abuja, at her Lagos residence on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, over accusations of cyberbullying Mercy Johnson. On Wednesday, January 29, Angela Okorie was remanded […] ‘I am deeply sorry’ – Angela Okorie apologizes to Mercy Johnson amid controversy

Today, Ademola Lookman grabs the spotlight as Atletico Madrid plays Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, which marks the Nigerian striker’s first competitive test since arriving in Spain.   Selected in Diego Simeone’s first squad, the Super Eagles winger is expected to feature prominently, underscoring the coach’s confidence […]

President Bola Tinubu takes decisive action following a deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Kaiama, Kwara State, which left 162 people dead.

Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping…

Rabiu Kwankwaso condemns the barbaric Kwara killings in Woro and Nuku, urging the government to act decisively against rising insecurity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-slams-kwara-killings-urges-action/

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded 27 commercial and private vehicles during a coordinated enforcement operation targeting widespread violations of loading regulations across major roads in the state. The early-morning exercise formed part of a renewed statewide crackdown on vehicle overloading, a practice authorities say has continued despite repeated warnings and public sensitisation […] LASTMA seizes 27 vehicles over overloading, safety breaches

Barcelona are already planning their defensive rebuild ahead of the next transfer window, and in that context, a clear priority has emerged. Strengthening the centre-back position is at the top…

Extending a slow recovery propelled by rising confidence in Nigeria’s economic forecast, the naira gained value at the official foreign currency market throughout midweek trading.   According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the currency closed at N1,359 to the dollar on Wednesday, up from N1,367 on Tuesday and N1,384.5 at the beginning […]

FEB 5 – The Trump International Hotel proposed for the Serbian capital Belgrade was supposed to mark a new chapter in the country’s modern history. It would take the place of one of the city’s most arresting sights: the bomb-damaged, but still semi-functional, remains of the defence ministry complex, or Generalstab (General Staff) as it […]

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has said that women’s exclusion from Nigeria’s digital economy is not accidental but a result of deep structural barriers embedded in policies, culture, and access to resources. Fatima Babakura, Project Lead for the Greening and Feminist Centering of the National Digital Transformation Agenda revealed this on Wednesday […] Women’s exclusion from digital economy structurally engineered – CITAD

FC Barcelona continue to place strong emphasis on identifying young talents capable of shaping the club’s future. Whether through La Masia or smart recruitment abroad, the Catalans remain consistent in…

Get your Nigeria news recap. Read about the tragic Kwara massacre, updates on the Diezani trial in the UK, and other major headlines from across the countr Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-kwara-massacre-diezani-trial-ogun-killings-rivers-dispute-other-updates/

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an Army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State after Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly overnight attack on Worro community, killing several villagers. In a statement made available to The News Chronicle on Thursday President said the fresh military presence will anchor Operation […]

Kenya’s exports to the UK in Q3 were dominated by tea, coffee, and horticultural products, which accounted for nearly 70 percent of total exports.

  The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the APC-led Senate of being afraid of free and fair elections after rejecting key electoral reforms meant to strengthen transparency and integrity in Nigeria’s voting process. This was contained in a statement signed and released by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdulahi on Wednesday. […] The post Senate’s Rejection Of E-Transmission Shows APC’s Desire To Cling To Power By All Means – ADC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The naira recorded the highest two-day gain against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira rose to N1,358.28 on Wednesday, up from N1,372.91 on Tuesday. This means that the naira appreciated by N14.63 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Recall that […] Naira records highest two-day gain against US dollar 

All eyes are on the Estadio Benito Villamarín today as Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman stands on the cusp of a highly anticipated debut for Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old Nigerian international, a recent acquisition from Italian Serie A club Atalanta, is expected to feature in a pivotal Copa del Rey quarter-final encounter against […]

Pep Guardiola hailed Arsenal as ‘the best team in Europe and maybe the world’ after Manchester City set up a Carabao Cup final against the Gunners by beating holders Newcastle…

In a remarkable display of generosity, the chairman of the Kaduna State Volleyball Association (KADSVA), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has once again committed a substantial sum of 2.8 million Naira towards scholarships for talented volleyball players in Kaduna State. This announcement was detailed in a statement released yesterday by Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, a board member […]

The Nigerian Naira extended its winning streak against the United States Dollar during the early hours of Thursday, February 5, 2026. Building on the momentum from the start of the week, the local currency has significantly improved its position in the official market, as liquidity levels remain robust. Official Market Performance In the Nigerian Foreign […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, February 5, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

The PDP has reacted strongly after the Senate rejected electronic transmission of election results, warning the move could encourage manipulation in Nigeria.

A friend of Ifunanya Nwangene, the singer who passed away after being bitten by a snake in her Abuja apartment, has shared rare photos she took with the late singer.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has denied reports that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as incorrect and based on a misunderstanding of how modern refineries operate. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, David Bird, explained its processes and standards at a media briefing. The company stated that it refines crude oil and […] The post Dangote Refinery Denies Importing Finished Petroleum Products appeared first on OsunDefender.

Attackers Tie Victims’ Hands Behind Their Backs Before Executing Them Fresh details emerged on Wednesday on Tuesday’s attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State by suspected terrorists. A younger brother of the traditional ruler of Woro, Mr Ali Umar, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the attackers […] The post 75 Kwarans Massacred For Refusing To Surrender To Extremists – Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on OsunDefender.