A report from NERC reveals Nigeria’s power grid operated at only 36% capacity in January, facing significant system instability and low generation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-power-grid-operated-at-36-capacity-in-january-nerc/

The white supremacist who killed 51 in the 2019 New Zealand mosque shooting is seeking a fresh trial, claiming he was irrational when he pleaded guilty. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunman-who-killed-51-in-new-zealand-mosque-seeks-fresh-trial/

An honest police officer in Borno State is commended for his integrity after returning ₦2.6 million mistakenly transferred to his bank account. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-officer-commended-for-returning-%e2%82%a62-6m-erroneous-transfer-in-borno/

Peter Obi joins the Electoral Act protest at the National Assembly, demanding real-time electronic transmission of results to prevent future election glitc Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-joins-protest-at-nassembly-says-nigerians-dont-want-glitch-again/

A severe Edo windstorm has destroyed 179 houses and displaced over 2,000 residents in Akoko Edo communities, according to a NEMA assessment report. Read More: https://punchng.com/windstorm-destroys-179-houses-in-edo-communities-nema/

A NAFDAC staff member has been awarded a fully funded Danish Embassy scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Food Technology, strengthening Nigeria’s food safe Read More: https://punchng.com/danish-embassy-awards-fully-funded-masters-scholarship-to-nafdac-staff/

Says his share of ransom from each kidnap operation was N10,000 One of the seven suspects arrested by the Oyo State Police Command over the deadly attack on forest rangers at the Old Oyo National Park, Abubakar Abdullahi, has revealed that the assault was carried out to rescue three Fulani herders earlier arrested by forest […] The post We Killed Forest Rangers in Oyo to Rescue Arrested Fulani Herders — Suspect appeared first on OsunDefender.

A community leader in the Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Amos Gyang, has narrated how Fulani bandits invaded his community, chased the residents away, renamed the village, and turned the community church into a mosque. Gyang who spoke during a charity programme organized by the ‘Plateau Unite Foundation’ in Jos […] ‘Bandits sacked our village, turned our church into a mosque’ – Plateau community leader laments

The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday officially welcomed the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang into its fold. An event organized to welcome the governor is taking place in Jos, Plateau State capital. The governor’s Political Adviser, Istifanus Nwansat, said Muftwang’s decision to join the APC was informed by the chaos in the Peoples […] APC welcomes Plateau Gov, Muftwang into party

Adama and Chioma's lifelong friendship fractures after silence and resentment. When identity theft replaces loyalty, Adama must confront guilt and reclaim her life.

A guitarist, composer and bandleader who died on Saturday, Taylor's six-decade career played a key role in shaping modern popular music in West Africa. The post Music world mourns Ghana’s founding father of highlife Ebo Taylor appeared first on Vanguard News.

Opta’s supercomputer predicts Arsenal as the likely 2025/26 Premier League champion after matchday 25, with Manchester City and Aston Villa trailing behind.

Sweden opened SI Scholarship 2026 applications on February 9, 2026, offering full funding, living allowance and travel grants to global professionals.

A military drone strike in Niger killed at least 17 civilians, including children, at a crowded market in January, reports Human Rights Watch (HRW). Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-military-drone-strike-killed-17-civilians-in-january-hrw/

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has said the South-East will never again suffer criminality following the cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home in the region. Igbokwe said the South-East is being taken back from criminals. Posting on Facebook, he wrote: “All things considered we have gradually taken back South-East. Never again […] Sit-at-home cancellation: We’ve taken back South-East from criminals – Joe Igbokwe

  Compt Frank Onyeka, Customs Area Controller (CAC), Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)(middle), Mr. Kareem Taiwo Adekunle, Chief Regulatory Officer, Investigation and Inspection Directorate, Apapa Command…

Fact-checking reveals whether Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s viral massage video was generated by AI, providing clarity on the truth behind the footage.

Nigerian rapper Falz the Bahd Guy criticises the Federal Government and religious leaders over their insufficient response to the Kwara state terrorist attacks

Oil marketers say the resumption of petrol and diesel import licences by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is a practical step to prevent supply disruptions as local refineries struggle to meet national demand.   Industry players insist the decision is driven by market realities rather than any attempt to undermine the Dangote […]

Protesters storm the National Assembly demanding mandatory electronic result transmission be included in the controversial Electoral Act amendment. Watch v Read More: https://punchng.com/video-protesters-besiege-nass-over-electronic-result-transmission/

More trouble appears to be coming the way of ex-Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, SAN, as a group of Nigerian legislative lawyers, Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, has asked the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to investigate and prosecute him over the controversial removal of former Chief Justice of […] Malami dragged to Code of Conduct Bureau over removal of ex-CJN Onnoghen, alleged abuse of office

Beige Partners Ltd., operating as Beige Africa, has been officially licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking its formal entry into Nigeria’s regulated fund and portfolio management space. The licence authorises Beige Africa to operate as a professional asset management firm under the SEC’s regulatory framework, positioning the company among institutions entrusted with […]

The Kogi State Government and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have inaugurated a sensitisation campaign... The post Kogi govt, FRSC launch campaign to curb road crashes appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has filed a defamation lawsuit against filmmaker Stanley Ontop, alleging harm to his reputation and finances from unfounded claims.

Concerns are mounting at Onne Port in Rivers State, as freight forwarders warn that a 7 percent import surcharge and rising shipping costs could threaten revenue if the ongoing protest persists.   Customs agents under four associations, led by the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, have begun picketing the offices of Pacific International Lines, […]

Based on 2025 comparative market valuations, estimated at about N12.608 trillion (approximately $9.3 billion), built environment professionals under the auspices of the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) have decried the continuous abandonment of the Old Federal Government Secretariat and the adjoining three 12-storey Ikoyi Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos. Bemoaning the sorry state of these national […] The post Experts decry abandonment of N12.6trn old federal secretariat, Ikoyi Towers appeared first on Tribune Online.

Former Anambra State governor and chieftain of the African DemocraticCongress (ADC), Peter Obi, on Monday morning, joined protesters at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, demanding the inclusion of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the ongoing amendment of Nigeria’s Electoral Act. The protesters had earlier stormed the entrance gate of the National […]

The Nigerian Army has begun its 2026 Lieutenant-to-Captain Practical Examination in Abeokuta, Ogun, with 364 officers participating in this crucial career Read More: https://punchng.com/army-conducts-lieutenant-to-captain-examination-in-ogun/

A daughter watches her generous father retire broke after supporting relatives. When illness exposes their cruelty, she learns boundaries matter more than sacrifice.

A 65-year-old man, simply identified as Ibrahim Raheem, has been apprehended by the Oyo State Police Command over an alleged case of defilement involving a six-year-old girl in Ibadan. In a statement on Sunday, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the command is currently investigating the distressing case of attempted […] The post 65-Year-Old Man Apprehended Over Defilement Of Minor In Ibadan appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal Government has approved the resumption of three long-abandoned road projects in Jigawa State, which had been neglected for years and had led to the loss of lives and destruction of property due to frequent road accidents. DAILY POST reported that state residents have raised concerns over how abandoned Federal Government road projects are […] Federal Government revives three abandoned Jigawa roads after years of neglect

A rights advocacy group has accused Iranian authorities of targeting and killing footballers as the country prepares for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, urging world football’s governing body to intervene urgently.   The group claims several players and sports officials have been killed or detained in recent months, raising fears for athletes linked to protests […]

A leading presidential aspirant of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Peter Obi, on Monday, joined protesters at the National Assembly complex in The post JUST IN: Peter Obi joins #OccupyNationalAssembly protest in Abuja appeared first on Tribune Online.

Actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about how the #EndSARS protests changed her approach to activism. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, the actress revealed that death threats The post My children received death threats during #EndSARS – Omotola appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Nigerian couple has gone viral on social media after testifying in church about welcoming their first child nearly 30 years after marriage. The emotional testimony was delivered at the The post Couple welcome first child after 30-year wait appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Protesters, on Monday, stormed the entrance gate of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to demand the real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Bill 2026. The protesters had vowed to converge on the National Assembly complex to demand the inclusion of mandatory electronic transmission of results in the ongoing amendment of Nigeria’s […]