Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Saudi Arabia for Madrid, Spain, with his family following escalating tensions and strikes in the Middle East. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-leaves-saudi-arabia-for-madrid-following-strikes/

EU asylum applications dropped by 20% in 2025, but the EU warns that the crisis in Iran could trigger refugee movements of an unprecedented magnitude. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-asylum-applications-down-as-iran-concerns-mount/

Police confirm one farmer was killed and another attacked by unknown gunmen along Agunla Farm Road in Ayede-Ogbese, Ondo State. An investigation is ongoing Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-attack-two-farmers-kill-one-in-ondo-community-say-police/

Iranian drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a fire and minor material damage. No casualties were reported in the attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/iranian-drones-hit-us-embassy-in-riyadh-no-casualties-reported/

The Lagos State Government appoints Adetola John as the new Accountant-General, a strategic move to ensure continuity in public financial management. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-gets-new-accountant-general/

France has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the UAE to protect its naval and air bases from drone attacks following recent strikes on the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-deploys-jets-over-uae-to-protect-its-military-bases/

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda announces a cabinet reshuffle, nominating two new commissioners and appointing several senior government aides. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-gov-reshuffles-cabinet-nominates-two-commissioners/

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended nine students for two academic sessions due to examination malpractice and result forgery. Get the details Read More: https://punchng.com/unical-suspends-nine-students-over-exam-malpractice-result-forgery/

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia shares why she doesn’t see herself as a single mum, but a single woman raising two kids after her split from 2Baba. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-im-not-a-single-mum-annie-idibia/

FIFA begins the 100-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup but remains silent on the anticipated Nigeria-DR Congo verdict over ineligible players. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-begins-100-day-countdown-to-2026-wcup-mum-on-nigeria-dr-congo-verdict/

The Abia State government advises farmers on climate-smart practices to prepare for projected above-normal rainfall in 2026. Learn key strategies. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-advises-farmers-to-prepare-for-heavy-rains/

The late T. B. Joshua remains one of the most talked about religious figures to emerge from Nigeria in the last three decades. Born Temitope Balogun Joshua on June 12 1963 in Ondo State Nigeria, he rose from modest beginnings to become the founder and spiritual leader of Synagogue Church of All Nations, widely known […] The post Late TB Joshua saw the Israel–Iran War coming decades ago — What he predicted is terrifying appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Africa Prudential Plc has reported a strong earnings performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting a profit before tax of N4.26 billion, a 51.51 per cent increase over the N2.81 billion recorded in the previous year. According to the financials of the company posted on the Nigerian Exchange, its or ofit after tax […]

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday an overnight Iranian attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, as Tehran keeps up its retaliation campaign in the Gulf over US and Israeli strikes. The post Saudi condemns ‘unjustified’ Iran attack on US embassy in Riyadh appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace successfully rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau and intercept a suspected gun runner with fabricated rifles in Kadu Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-two-kidnapped-victims-nab-gun-runner-in-plateau-kaduna/

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has expressed gratitude and credited God for the success of the premiere of her first directorial debut, held on Sunday at the Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. The 48-year-old actress described the project as a deliberate effort to tell stories centered on women. She had earlier said the film grew out of her desire […]

Ace producer and music executive, Osabuohien Osaretin, popularly known as Sarz, has spoken extensively about the negative impacts of poor infrastructures, especially epileptic electricity supply, on the creative industry in Nigeria. Appearing in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Sarz explained that unavailability of electricity at the time creatives are inspired could lead to […] At 36, I’ve never experienced 24-hour electricity in Nigeria – Music Producer, Sarz

The federal government begins payment of February 2026 salaries, explaining the reason for the delay and outlining plans to clear wage award arrears.

An Iranian-American woman reacted to reports of Ali Khamenei’s death, questioning US intervention and warning that bombing cannot bring true liberation.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that a possible presidential ticket featuring former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso would pose a serious challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. Speaking during a recent church service shared online, Ayodele […] Jonathan, Kwankwaso ticket will shake APC – Primate Ayodele

Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has insisted that the presidency should remain in the southern part of the country in 2027, saying the region deserves to complete eight years in line with Nigeria’s long-standing power-sharing understanding. Speaking on Tuesday on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the governor said although zoning is not provided for in […] The post 2027: Presidency should remain in the South  —  Gov Fintiri insists appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) deployed at Wase, have rescued two kidnapped victims around Kukawa in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, in a statement said the rescue operations took place on 22 February 2026, in Mansur village in Alkaleri […] Troops rescue kidnapped victims, intercepts suspected gunrunner

The University of Calabar, UniCal, has suspended nine students over alleged examination malpractice and forgery of results. The suspension is contained in a statement by the institution’s registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha. Icha said the decision to suspend the students was reached at the 252nd Senate meeting following reports presented by the Ad-Hoc Senate committee on […] University of Calabar suspends 9 students over exam malpractice, result forgery

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Governor has decided to go ahead with state’s All Progressives Congress on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 despite a Federal High Court order that has refrained…

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes have suffered a major blow as two countries have emerged as likely replacements if Iran withdraws amid Middle East tensions.

The federal government has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to immediately suspend all deductions from contractor remittances under Executive Order 9, paving the way for a smoother transition in federal revenue flows. The decision was taken at the inaugural meeting of the Implementation Committee for Executive Order 9 of 2026, held […]

Oluwadunsin Sanya has joined the ADCCE board, bringing digital media expertise to strengthen Africa’s celebration, tourism, and destination storytelling economy.

US dollar surges amid US-Iran tensions, pushing the euro to a 2015 low, while gold and oil prices rally as investors seek safety in volatile markets.

The Israel-Iran war, centred on the ownership of nuclear weapons, has entered day nine, but how many countries have nuclear weapons in the world? Full list compiled.

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other filling stations have increased their Premium Motor Spirit pump price. A DAILY POST correspondent who went round NNPCL outlets in Abuja on Tuesday gathered that petrol has been adjusted upward to N960 per liter, up from N875 sold on Monday. This means that the state-owned oil firm jerked […] BREAKING: NNPCL, other Nigerian filling stations increase fuel price

Nigeria’s Super Falcons return to action in Yaounde on Tuesday with a point to prove after suffering a narrow 1–0 defeat to Cameroon in the first of two international friendlies over the weekend. The post Super Falcons brace up for second Cameroon friendly series appeared first on Vanguard News.

Desola Afod confronts critics on Instagram, sarcasm aside, amidst marriage troubles with actor Kunle Afod, claiming her lifestyle supports her family.

Donald Trump says the US-UK relationship is strained after PM Keir Starmer’s initial refusal to allow use of UK bases for strikes against Iran. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-uk-relationship-not-like-it-used-to-be-says-trump/

The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested suspected cultists and armed robbery suspects in separate intelligence led operations carried out across Warri, Ughelli and Sapele, with firearms and live ammunition recovered. In a statement posted on the official page, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the Command disclosed that the […] Delta Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, recover firearms in statewide operations

The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission has ordered the compulsory retirement of Shari’a Court judge, Sadisu Muhammad-Haruna following findings of corruption and abuse of office. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Dutse by the commission’s Director of Protocol and Publicity, Mr Abba Wangara. Wangara said the decision followed a thorough investigation of a petition submitted […] Jigawa retires Shari’a judge over alleged misconduct, promotes over 80 staff

Continental Hotels Group is celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 with a range of activities, including an all-staff lunch, talks from healthcare and wellness specialists, and panel discussions on the theme “Give to Gain.” The group’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment is evident in its policies and practices, which promote fair recruitment, professional development, […]