The Ogun State government has commenced a major health audit, testing over 500 residents for lead poisoning in Ogijo following factory closures. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-tests-500-residents-for-lead-poisoning-in-major-health-audit/

Centrist Rob Jetten becomes the Netherlands’ youngest-ever and first openly gay Prime Minister, leading a new center-right coalition government. Read More: https://punchng.com/centrist-rob-jetten-sworn-in-as-youngest-dutch-prime-minister/

A 21-year-old was shot and killed in a Mar-a-Lago shooting after attempting to breach the perimeter. Here’s everything we know about the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/all-we-know-about-21-year-old-shot-at-donald-trumps-mar-a-lago-residence/

Nigeria’s Lassa fever response is hampered by high transport costs, data gaps, and poor coordination, according to the NCDC. Discover the key obstacles. Read More: https://punchng.com/transport-costs-data-gaps-hindering-lassa-fever-response-ncdc/

Three people died and one was injured in a lone-vehicle crash along the Railway Crossing on the Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway on Sunday, the Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The accident involved a white Volvo commercial truck with registration number AYE 977 XA. FRSC spokesperson Afolabi Odunsi said the crash […] The post Three Dead, One Injured in Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway Crash appeared first on OsunDefender.

Youths in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, protest the killing of 10 community members by blocking the Jos highway and demanding justice for the victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-youths-protest-block-highway-after-10-deaths/

Australian Jewish Teenager Accused Of Murder Anthony Ufoh A Jewish teenager was assaulted at a Scouts camp in Australia after being seen wearing a kippah and Israeli flag on Saturday, local media reported on…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared that last Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Area Council election is a dress (final) rehearsal for the 2027 general election. APC candidates won five out of the six chairmanship seats in the FCT at Area Council election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking at the post […]

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has directed the timely completion of the mega projects ongoing at Ile Ife, Iwo, Osogbo, Ikirun and several other towns, warning that governance tempo must be sustained in the best interest of the people. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said Adeleke spoke Sunday night at a […] The post Adeleke Directs Timely Completion Of Mega Projects In Ile-Ife, Iwo, Osogbo, Ikirun appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Embassy of the United States, Abuja has commended Nigerian-born aerospace engineer Wendy Okolo for her pioneering contributions to aviation research at the NASA Ames Research Center. In a post shared on its official X platform, the embassy described Okolo as a trailblazing Nigerian-American scientist whose work is advancing flight safety and control systems within […] US Embassy applauds Nigerian-born engineer, Wendy Okolo for leading NASA flight safety research

Delta governor's aide Ossai Ovie Success has criticised Tonto Dikeh for hugging her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, at their son King Andre's 10th birthday party

British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has reaffirmed his appreciation of Asia and his love for Philippine cuisine in his latest Netflix documentary, calling the culture “Incredible”. The ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Chef’s visit to Manila in January last year was shown in episode 4 of ‘Being Gordon Ramsay’. He took the trip to the Philippines for his […]

A student of Obafemi Awolowo, David Ojuko, has threatened legal action against a fellow student, Adeife Adewale, who he claimed falsely accused him of rape. Ojuko, in a letter through his counsel, Kingsley Enekwe, said Adewale, a student of the department of English Language and Literature, on February 17, falsely accused him of a criminal […] The post OAU Student Demands N15m, Public Apology From Colleague Who Accused Him Of Rape appeared first on OsunDefender.

A man has narrated how he went from a University of Ibadan dropout to a first-class graduate from Babcock University. He shared why he quit UI years ago.

APC spokesman says the National Assembly was realistic about Nigeria’s tech limits regarding real-time e-transmission of election results in the new act. Read More: https://punchng.com/nass-realistic-on-real-time-e-transmission-of-election-results-apc-spokesman/

Explosive allegations of widespread fraud and systematic theft of public funds have erupted surrounding the compensation process for land acquired for the proposed Abia State International Airport in Nsulu, Isiala…

  LAGOS – The All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) polls and the by-elections in Rivers and Kano States has confirmed…

Chad’s government closes its border with Sudan indefinitely, citing incursions by armed groups from Sudan’s civil war to prevent the conflict from spreadin Read More: https://punchng.com/chad-shuts-sudan-border-until-further-notice/

George Akume confirms many attackers in Nigeria’s recent killings are non-Nigerians. The SGF discusses security and military cooperation with international partners.

One of the more consequential decisions that I have taken in my life was reached a couple of years back, when “Comrade Editor” Dapo Olorunyomi invited me to start writing a column for the Ilorin-based “Nigerian Herald” newspaper – where Mr. Olorunyomi edited the editorial pages. The concerns around which our conversations were based back […] The post What is in a name?, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The FCT Administration has suspended the enforcement of its Drivers and Riders Permit Levy after protests from dispatch riders over multiple taxation. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-suspends-enforcement-of-drivers-riders-permit-levy/

APGA supporters question Obi Cubana’s pro-Tinubu stance, while his brother Ikenna Iyiegbu seeks House of Reps, amid debate on family loyalty and political influence.

The housing project proposed by Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno for the benefit of Akwa Ibom residents in Abuja has continued to receive accolades from stakeholders. A trustee of the Akwa Ibom community in Abuja, Comrade Tommy Etim Okon (PhD), has applauded Governor Eno over the initiative, saying it is in line with the […]

Nigerian businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has berated streamer Cater Efe for destroying a brand new car he gifted him during a stunt with fellow streamer Peller. DAILY POST reported that Cater Efe and Peller shocked viewers after they violently damaged each other’s cars during a livestream on Saturday. E-Money, who […] ‘I’m not happy about it’ – E-Money scolds Carter Efe for destroying car gift

  The relics (skeleton) of St Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, have opened for public viewing for the first time, 800 years after his death. Born in late 1182 in Assisi, Italy, to a wealthy cloth merchant, Francis (originally named Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone) renounced his wealth after a spiritual […]

Bandits operating in parts of Kebbi South have demanded N100 million from residents of Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area, warning of an attack if their demand is not met. The threat was conveyed in a letter addressed to community leaders, referencing a previous attack on Woro community in Kaiama LGA, Kwara State, where […] The post Bandits Demand N100m from Kebbi Community, Threaten Attack appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has said it is working with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki national leadership to legally reclaim the party’s electoral mandate in last Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections. The group stated this in a message congratulating the Chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council, Mohammed Kasim and the […]

The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State will henceforth provide security in mosques and churches during the Friday prayers and Sunday services, respectively. The new state commandant of NSCDC, Mr Bala Bawa Bodinga, disclosed this while speaking with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin. Bodinga said the decision to provide security for worshippers during […]

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho” and regarded as Mexico’s most wanted drug lord, has reportedly been killed during a military operation, according to multiple local media outlets. Mexican newspapers El Universal and Reforma, along with broadcaster Televisa, reported that security forces neutralized the fugitive cartel leader on Sunday. However, as of press […] Mexico’s most wanted drug kingpin ‘El Mencho’ reportedly killed in military raid

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored the 330kV Shiroro–Mando line, improving network flexibility and national grid reliabili Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-restores-330kv-shiroro-mando-line-to-service/

Former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of about 40 people and the injuries sustained by several others in the recent mining site tragedy at Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday evening, Fayemi described […]

Malaysia has taken a step toward strengthening accountability and curbing executive dominance with the introduction of a bill seeking to cap the prime minister’s tenure at two terms. The proposal marks a significant shift for Malaysia, where there is currently no limit on how long a head of government can remain in office. Under the […]

Abia APC Stronger, More United After Strategic Talks – Kalu By Torkwase Nyiekaa, Abuja Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives…

The Chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has resigned. DAILY POST reports that the decision was disclosed in a letter dated 23 February, 2026, sighted by our correspondent. It was addressed to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Visitor to […] ESUT Governing Council chairman, Ohaa resigns

Rectors’ Absence Disappointing, Unacceptable – Reps Committee By Torkwase Nyiekaa, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and Other Higher Technical Education has described the absence of several Rectors…

More than 200 political prisoners at Rodeo I prison in Guatire, Venezuela, have launched a hunger strike to protest their exclusion from a newly approved amnesty law, detainees’ relatives and news agencies report. The strike, which began on Friday night, is being led by inmates who feared they will not benefit from the scope of […]