In a stirring call that rang like a moral trumpet, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has challenged young Nigerians to turn their gadgets into instruments of virtue rather than vehicles of vice. He urged them to wield digital technology with wisdom, using it to entrench righteousness and preserve their moral compass in an age […]

  A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has reportedly died following an accident during a display in the Federal Capital Territory. A viral 58-second video circulating on social media on Saturday, showed that the incident reportedly occurred during a “show of force” exercise by the Corps’ Female Strike Force. also […] The post Show of Force: Female NSCDC Officer Crushed To Death By Operational Van In Abuja appeared first on OsunDefender.

Gombe State has approved N337 million to train 700 forest guards in Osun, aiming to enhance state security by integrating existing vigilante groups. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-okays-n337m-for-training-of-forest-guards-in-osun/

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Determined to lift the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy for the first time when the 2026 edition gets on the way in Morocco in three weeks time, Ghana’s senior women’s team Black Queens today walloped their Hong Kong opponents 4-0 in the first match of the [...]

Four people have died and 18 others were injured following a stampede during the distribution of the annual Ramadan Zakkat (alms) at a residence in Katsina metropolis. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared the incident on Saturday in a post on X, stating that the tragedy occurred around 9 pm on Thursday at the residence of […] Four dead, 18 injured during Zakkat distribution in Katsina

  The Benue State Government on Friday confirmed the death of 10 health workers following an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected infections recorded across the state. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Msuega Asema, disclosed during an assessment visit by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul […] The post Lassa Fever Kills 10 Health Workers In Benue appeared first on OsunDefender.

In his first public response to the strikes, which triggered missile launches from Tehran, Starmer said that Britain's operations were separate from the attack on Iran and "in line with international law". The post Starmer Says UK Warplanes Involved In ‘Defensive’ Mideast Actions appeared first on Channels Television.

Akindele  urged a shift away from the "seniority" complex, suggesting that in the new Nollywood, "money be the senior." The post ‘It Is All About Hard Work!’ Funke Akindele Urges Creatives To Own Their Craft appeared first on Channels Television.

President Bola Tinubu has ignited another celebration after renewing the appointment of a prominent appointee of late President Muhammadu Buhari.

A young man celebrated the completion of his engineering studies at the University of Ibadan. He was the president of his department and bagged a 2:1.

Military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israel against targets inside Iran have drawn strong reactions from the African Union and the European Union, with both bodies warning that the development marks a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. In a statement posted on X on Saturday, the Chairperson of the […] The post AU, EU Condemn US–Israel Strikes On Iran appeared first on OsunDefender.

The renewal, which took effect from Friday, February 27, ensures that Audi continues in office following the expiration of his initial tenure. The post Tinubu Renews Tenure Of NSCDC Commandant-General Audi appeared first on Channels Television.

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has condemned the indictment of the Federal government by the Oyo state House of Assembly on the state of power supply in Oyo…

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria (COCSON) has queried the ongoing confrontations involving activist Omoyele Sowore and the Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, maintaining that while it…

A Nigerian lady studying in Germany went viral on social media after scoring 1.3 in an 11-credit exam, earning lecturer praise and sparking reactions on TikTok

The leader of Abia State Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dr. John Nwadighoha, has urged companies in the state to take it as a matter of civic responsibility to fulfill…

The Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia, in a statement on Saturday, strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait. Explosions were reported across parts of the Persian Gulf on Saturday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched multiple waves of regional attacks, prompting several countries to activate air defense systems. Air [...]

Following reports from Israeli media suggesting that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, may have been killed in Saturday morning’s military strikes, Iranian officials have confirmed that the leader remains alive. Israeli Channel 12, citing anonymous sources, had indicated that the 86-year-old leader could have been killed, with other Israeli outlets reporting similar claims while […] Iran confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei alive amid reports of strike

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks on neighbouring countries after joint strikes from the US and Israel earlier today. In a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, he says: “France, Germany and the United Kingdom have consistently urged the Iranian regime to end Iran’s [...]

Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, has denied allegations linking him to an ongoing online dispute between controversial activist VeryDarkMan and content creator, King Mitchy. It would be recalled that King Mitchy has been embroiled in an online exchange with VeryDarkMan after she renovated a public school within six days with financial backing from Seyi […] The post I Will Not Be Bullied – Seyi Tinubu Speaks On VDM’s Allegations appeared first on OsunDefender.

The world has responded to the start of a conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran. Countries are asking for peace and are criticizing Donald Trump’s government for taking part in the attacks while talks about nuclear deals with Iran was still on. The fight between Israel and the United States against Iran, […] War: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE blow hot as the world reacts to US, Israel attack on Iran

  The Kano State Government has condemned claims by Buba Galadima against Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Department of State Services (DSS), describing them as false, malicious, and politically motivated. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said Galadima’s accusations that the governor and […] The post Galadima’s Allegations Against Gov Yusuf, DSS False, Malicious – Kano Govt appeared first on OsunDefender.

Donald Trump has called on Iranians to use major US and Israeli attacks to overthrow their government. In a video message, Trump said, “After we are done, you take over your government, it’s yours. I think this is your chance to do it.” He also warned Iranian military forces that they would be protected if […] Trump urges Iranians to overthrow government amid US-Israeli attacks

Popular journalist, Pastor Olumide Akinrinlola has dismissed claims that Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is allegedly the most ‘useless governor in Nigeria’ amid the mass resignation of the governor’s aides. DAILY POST reports that Aiyedatiwa’s senior special assistant on diaspora matters, Fola Olasehinde-Vicente, in a viral letter, tendered her resignation. Earlier, two media aides to […] Mass resignation: Gov Aiyedatiwa not most useless governor in Nigeria — Akinrinlola

Iran’s Foreign Ministry accuses the US and Israel of criminal military aggression, vowing a decisive response and citing violations of international law. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-accuses-us-israel-of-criminal-military-aggression/

“Disu has saved many lives, especially those of youths and young graduates, who could have found themselves either as victims or engaged in fraud and other criminal activities.” Those words were not written today. They are a direct quote from my August 2021 article, “Abba Kyari: The Celebrated Super Cop and the Unsung Heroes.” In […] The post Between IGP Disu and DIG Mba: A personal reflection, By Yushau A. Shuaib appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Iran's foreign minister said the country's supreme leader was alive, along with all high-ranking officials, after Israel and the United States launched strikes across the country on Saturday. The post Iranian supreme leader Khamenei is alive – Foreign minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Jigawa State Police Command said it has arrested several suspected criminals and recovered stolen items, including a car, motorcycles, drugs and a cow, during recent operations across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, the command’s spokesman, on Saturday. The police said that on February 15, 2026, […] Police arrest suspects, recover stolen vehicles, livestock, drugs in Jigawa

No fewer than 40 people were killed after an Israeli strike hit a girls’ elementary school in Minab in the southern Hormozgan province, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA. At least 45 others were wounded in the attack, the news agency reported. It provided no further details about the casualties. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) [...]

“Let me be clear: the allegations and insinuations made about me are false. I met Mitchy once, in a public setting…” The post VDM vs King Mitchy: Seyi Tinubu speaks out, denies allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The President charged Audi to reposition the service to play a more significant role in the country's security, especially as the police refocus on their primary responsibility of protecting citizens from bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists.

He also predicted that Arsenal will beat Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. According to Shearer, Arsenal are likely to overpower Chelsea and secure all three points.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Tehran’s missile capabilities and said Iran has no intention of attacking the United States, even as the region remains embroiled in an ongoing military confrontation.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who headed the nuclear talks for the Iranian delegation, vowed that his country would defend itself against the strikes by Israel and the US. In a defiant message posted on social media, he said: Netanyahu and Trump’s war on Iran is wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate. Trump has turned ‘America [...]

At the core of the proposal is the establishment of an independent, multi-stakeholder National Crisis Communication Hub designed to shift Nigeria from fragmented, after-the-fact responses to a coordinated, real-time monitoring and response system. The Hub would track fake news, hate speech, and organised misinformation campaigns as they emerge, while synchronising communication across ministries, departments, and […] The post Can National Crisis Communication Hub respond at the speed of the lie?, By Shuaib S Agaka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A dramatic live‑streamed clash between Nigerian social media influencer King Mitchy and activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has erupted into one of the most talked‑about controversies on Nigerian social platforms this week. What began as a heated online debate over school renovation projects and accusations involving prominent figures quickly escalated into shocking claims, confusion, and viral ‘death’ […] The post King Mitchy & VDM live stream controversy: The clash, alleged poison ingestion & their own viral ‘death’ announcement appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.