Nigeria’s government will review MTN’s proposed $6.2bn IHS acquisition, citing its importance to the economy, national security, and market competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-review-mtns-6-2bn-ihs-acquisition-minister/

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, visits FCT councils to assess preparedness for the upcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-inec-chairman-visits-fct-area-councils-ahead-of-saturday-poll/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for prayers for Nigeria’s peace and prosperity as Christians and Muslims commence the holy seasons of Lent and Ramadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/remi-tinubu-seeks-prayers-for-nigeria-as-lent-ramadan-begin-wednesday/

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs outlines the country’s foreign policy for 2026, focusing on strategic autonomy, regional stability, and global partne Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-unveils-nigerias-three-foreign-policy-priorities-for-2026/

On 15th February 2026, one of Nigeria’s most influential businessmen stepped into a facility that has come to symbolize ambition on a continental scale. Femi Otedola, investor, energy executive, and chairman of Geregu Power, visited the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos State, and described it in striking terms. On that same day, through his official […] The post Why Femi Otedola called Dangote Refinery the ‘8th Wonder of the World’ after his 15 February 2026 Visit appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Kaduna police killed several bandits and arrested 17 suspects in a four-day raid on criminal hideouts, recovering sophisticated weapons and illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-bandits-arrest-17-in-kaduna-raids/

Four people were recently beheaded in Ebonyi community, South-east Nigeria, in a renewed land dispute. The post You must produce severed heads of slain victims, Nigerian governor tells community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Anambra APC Chairman, Mr Basil Ejidike, has said that the party is collaborating with APGA to win the 2027 Presidential Election in the state. The post 2027: APC working with APGA to win Anambra for Tinubu – State chair appeared first on Vanguard News.

The defence lawyer drew attention to the official legal opinions of former AGFs Aondoakaa and Malami regarding the controversial Mambilla power project. The post Mambilla Power Project Trial: Agunloye’s defence lawyer evokes former AGFs’ legal opinions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Residents of Modakeke in Ife East Local Government Area have sought the intervention of the Osun State government over the bad condition of Akarabata Primary Health Centre. The residents said the facility, which serves majority of the people in the town, was on the verge of total collapse. One of the residents who spoke in […] The post Community Seeks Adeleke’s Intervention Over Dilapidated PHC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The governor's responsibilities will include working in close collaboration with the director-general and the APC hierarchy to ensure harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across all levels of mobilisation and engagement architecture. The post Tinubu appoints Kaduna gov as Renewed Hope Ambassador deputy director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Tinubu appoints Kaduna Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy DG for APC party outreach ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-names-kaduna-gov-renewed-hope-ambassador-deputy-dg/

The Anambra APC endorses President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 election, citing his performance and aiming for party unity and mobilizat Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-anambra-apc-endorses-tinubu-restates-commitment-to-party-unity/

Galatasaray come from behind to thrash Juventus 5-2 in a thrilling Champions League playoff. Noa Lang’s brace helped secure a commanding first-leg lead. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhens-galatasaray-thrash-juve-5-2-in-ucl-first-leg-playoff/

The vice-chancellor said the fund was vital amid dwindling government allocations and rising institutional demands. The post Nigerian university launches trust fund to boost financial sustainability appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill to amend the Nasarawa State Electricity Law 2024, aimed at strengthening power supply and improving electricity delivery across the state. The post Nasarawa Assembly passes electricity amendment bill, begins Ramadan recess appeared first on Vanguard News.

Onubogu listed environmental influence, peer group influence, poor parenting, and availability as some of the causes of drug abuse. The post Anambra: NDLEA appeals for operational vehicles, proposes integrity test for admissions appeared first on Vanguard News.

AHEAD of the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The post 2027: Tinubu appoints Kaduna gov, Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador, deputy DG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ghana-Russian Center for Commerce and Relations has signed a landmark agreement with Kuban State Agrarian University to promote practical and innovative agriculture in Ghana.

President John Mahama on Tuesday, February 17, officially opened the maiden Tree Crop Investment Summit, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding Ghana’s export base and fully taking advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

An official said the incidents comprised 15 fire outbreaks, 10 flooding cases, 10 rainstorm and windstorm incidents, one case of banditry or conflict and seven other related emergencies across the state. The post Edo recorded 47 disasters in 2025, over 10,000 affected — Agency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tensions flared during deliberations on Tuesday, with opposition lawmakers staging protests over the removal of the “real-time” transmission clause inside the chamber. The post Electoral Act Amendment: PDP Lawmaker Accuses Reps Leadership Of Sidelining Minority Caucus appeared first on Channels Television.

The PDP warns Nigerians that the manual transmission of election results could undermine electoral transparency and compromise the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-faction-urges-nigerians-to-reject-manual-transmission-of-election-results/

The Yobe State House of Assembly has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate a series of complaints over alleged misconduct by healthcare practitioners across hospitals in the state. The committee is also mandated to determine whether there is a shortage of qualified medical doctors in some health facilities. The Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. […] Yobe Assembly sets up ad-hoc committee to probe healthcare complaints

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has called for renewed commitment to grassroots governance and inclusive development ahead of Saturday’s Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory. The post Adebayo urges focus on grassroots governance ahead of FCT poll appeared first on Vanguard News.

Organisers said the initiative was informed by lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed Nigeria’s dependence on imported medicines and weaknesses in global supply chains The post NIPRD trains young scientists to boost medicine security, safe antimalarials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Rosy Meurer sparks reactions online after taking serious actions against husband Olakunle Churchill shortly after he celebrated his son with ex-wife Tonto Dikeh

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH. The announcement followed the sighting of the crescent moon across parts of Nigeria. This was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Sokoto and signed by Professor Sambo Wali Junaid, Chairman of the […] The post Sultan Declares Wednesday First Day Of Ramadan appeared first on OsunDefender.

This was Juve's joint-second heaviest defeat in European competition, after their 7-0 humbling by Wiener Sport-Club. The post Galatasaray Thrash Juve In Champions League Play-off 1st Leg appeared first on Channels Television.

The Ghana Police Service says five assorted firearms have been recovered following an intelligence-led operation against suspected robbery gangs in the Bono Region, which resulted in the death of one suspect after a shootout.

Shooting Stars forward Lucky Emmanuel, believed their matchday 26 victory over Warri Wolves is a big motivation ahead of their next league match in Jos. Emmanuel netted the second goal in Shooting Stars’ 4-2 win over Warri Wolves in Abeokuta. Sodiq Ibrahim, Steven Amos and Desmond Ojietefian were also on target for the Ibadan-based club. […] NPFL: Win over Warri Wolves big motivation for Shooting Stars – Emmanuel

Alhaji Muhammad Saa’d Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has announced the sighting of the new moon and commencement of fasting on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement issued to…

The Sultan of Sokoto has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan after the crescent moon was sighted across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/sultan-confirms-moon-sighting-declares-wednesday-first-day-of-ramadan/

Since Mr Kanu's conviction, prominent Igbo leaders have called for his release through a political solution. The post ‘Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to Kenya’, Traditional ruler tells Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

IBADAN – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Tuesday commissioned the motor park and 540 modern shops constructed by the Ibadan North Local Government, and ordered the immediate relocation of…

According to him, biomedical engineers are vital to keeping medical devices for diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring in proper working condition. The post Minister blames poor maintenance culture for hospital equipment failures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.