An Ogun monarch has backed Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo’s governorship ambition for 2027, citing her capacity, pedigree, and constitutional right to contest. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-monarch-backs-iyabo-obasanjos-governorship-ambition/

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship poll in the Federal Capital Territory. Maikalangu, the incumbent chairman, was returned elected after polling 40,295 votes out of 62,861 valid votes cast in the election. The AMAC Collation Officer, Andrew Abue, who [...]

Famous American rapper, Nayvadius DeMun Cash, widely known as Future, has revealed that his biggest regret is not loving and treating women better. Future, who has nine children from different women, explained that the reason for his struggles with romantic relationships was due to a lack of male role model while growing up. Speaking in […] My biggest regret is not treating women better – Rapper, Future

The lawmaker representing Yakurr I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Cyril Omini, has confirmed that the recent arrest of former presidential aide, Okoi Obono-Obla, followed a petition he submitted to the Nigeria Police over alleged defamation and malicious accusations. The post Why I wrote petition against Obono-Obla – Lawmaker appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 99-year-old woman, Mrs Sarah Nwanyisunday Oparaocha from Etitinabu Na Ndagbo in Afaraukwu, the hometown of Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed to the Federal government to ensure that the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu is released. Mrs Oparaocha, who spoke to DAILY POST and other media houses on Saturday at her residence […] ‘I want to see Nnamdi Kanu before God calls me’ – 99-year-old woman begs Tinubu

Malaysian officials clarify that while Ramadan doesn’t cause tuberculosis, increased social gatherings can heighten exposure risks. Learn the facts. Read More: https://punchng.com/tuberculosis-spread-in-malaysia-not-linked-to-ramadan-official/

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to immediately withdraw the Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019, as the Regulations are unconstitutional, unlawful, and entirely inconsistent with Nigeria’s international obligations.” The post Phone tapping: ‘Withdraw unlawful mass surveillance regulations now’, SERAP tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

 February 22nd is the 53rd day of the year and 312 days to the end of the year. Today is World Thinking Day for scouts/ guides. It is the Feast…

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mohammed Kasim, has been declared winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election conducted on Saturday as part of the Federal Capital Territory area council polls. Kasim secured 22,165 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Yahaya Shehu of the All Progressives Congress, who garnered 17,788 votes. The Returning [...]

 Hear this, O land, and let the bell of truth ring! A grievous matter confronts the Nigerian Church, and it is no longer hidden behind prophecy or protocol. It now…

A former commander of the defunct Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF), General Julius Wilson, has said that the late General John Togo was not the founder of the militant group. General Julius Wilson, popularly known as General Mabeke, broke years of silence to set the record straight about the true founding of the NDLF, claiming […]

 Imagine donating a kidney to your boyfriend, only for him to leave you for another girl! That is Lilian’s story. She loved him and stayed with him during his worst…

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has praised Briech UAS and its parent company, EiB Group, for advancing indigenous defence manufacturing, pledging sustained federal support for locally…

LAGOS  – In communities across Enugu State, a quiet, but steady wave of support is changing lives. At the centre of it is all is Hon. Dr. Gloria C. Bertram-Okoli, a…

The Borno State Police Command has announced the death of the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Abubakar A. Balteh, following a road accident. In a brief statement issued on Saturday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, said the senior officer lost his life in a fatal vehicle [...]

 In this interview with CHIOMA UMEHA, Dr. Harry Udoh, the Team Lead of the Ethics and Good Leadership Awareness Initiative (EGLAI), a civil society-led platform, revealed that the CSO Project,…

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that troops arrested the wife of a wanted terrorist kingpin during coordinated nationwide operations. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this while briefing Defence Correspondents on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s activities conducted between February 13 and 19, 2026. He revealed that Aisha Auta, spouse of a […] Troops arrest wife of wanted terror kingpin in Benue

  ABUJA  – Nigeria’s electoral laws have always carried an unspoken truth: whoever controls the rules of the game often controls the outcome. Beneath the lofty language of reform, credibility, and…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in three out of the six Area Council chairmanship elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched one seat, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to announce results from the remaining two councils. In the Abuja Municipal Area Council […] APC wins three FCT councils, PDP takes one as INEC awaits to declare two LGAs results

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has confirmed the arrest of a suspended operative of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Julius Ekujumi, over his alleged connection to illicit substances weighing about 90 kilogrammes recovered from his shop in December 2025. In a statement issued, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said Ekujumi was apprehended on [...]

  Public awareness is the bedrock of accountability in an evolving democracy like Nigeria. In Ogun State, home to a particularly enlightened citizenry, there is no shortage of critics keeping…

The Nigerian international was immense at the heart of midfield as the Sky Blues snapped a long-standing away-day drought at the Hawthorns The post Onyeka reacts after MVP display in Coventry victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

 Hon. Agbocheni Mohammed, a seasoned educationist and one-time a Student Union Government (SUG) President of the Nasarawa State College of Education, Akwanga, is the House of Representatives aspirant for the…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has scolded streamers, Carterefe and Peller over their recent toxic stunt where they damaged each other’s cars during a livestream. The streamers shocked viewers as they violently destroyed the windscreens of each other’s cars in what appeared to be staged stunt on Saturday night’s livestream. Their actions sparked outrage, with […] ‘It’s rubbish’ – Victor Boniface scolds Carterefe, Peller for damaging cars

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has won the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election. LEADERSHIP reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday. In AMAC, APC’s Maikalangu garnered 40,295 votes to defeat his closest rival, Dr […]

The Nigerian currency remained stable against the Canadian dollar, trading near N994 in the official market while the parallel rate hovered above N1,065.

Lagos State Government has dismissed claims that its monthly environmental sanitation exercise has resumed. This clarification was provided by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who emphasised that no official announcement has been made regarding the start date of the exercise. The statement comes amid heightened public interest in waste management, as […] Lagos govt denies resumption of monthly sanitation exercise

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman made history with a goal in Atletico Madrid’s 4-2 win over Espanyol, breaking a 12-year record formerly held by Luis Suárez.

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of fire that ravaged a residential building in Ibadan. The incident occurred at Kosi Koro compound Oja-lgbo area of Ibadan on Saturday. It was learnt that a six-room residential building was affected by the inferno. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande […] Fire ravages residential building in Ibadan

INEC declares APC’s Christopher Maikalangu winner of the AMAC chairmanship election after he polled 40,295 votes to defeat his closest rivals. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-apc-candidate-wins-amac-chairmanship-election-in-fct/

He said the boat would treat many "sick" people in Greenland, without providing any details on who he was referring to or the number of people the vessel would help. The post We’re Sending Great Hospital Boat To Greenland, Says Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

Chief Tunde Oremule has been confirmed as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. His election came during a recent emergency general meeting The post Oremule confirmed Chairman BoT of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Xavier Vilajoana, one of Barcelona’s presidential candidates, has raised doubts over Marcus Rashford completing a permanent move from Manchester United this summer. Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, The post Rashford faces Barcelona permanent transfer setback appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has confirmed that Chukwueze will miss the trip to the Stadium of Light due to a calf injury. Chukwueze suffered the injury during Fulham’s 3–0 defeat The post Chukwueze out of Sunderland clash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka delivered an impressive performance as Coventry City F.C. secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion F.C. in the Championship, Afrik-Foot reports. The Super Eagles The post Onyeka wins MOTM in Coventry City’s win over West Brom appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tom Edozie experienced a senior Wolves debut to remember after the academy youngster came off the bench in the final moments to score the crucial goal to earn his side The post WOLVES YOUNSTER TOM EDOZIE: I dream about my EPL debut goal against Arsenal appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.