The Nigerian Bar Association President warns the Cybercrime Act Nigeria is being misused to muzzle free speech, targeting critics and journalists. Read More: https://punchng.com/cybercrime-act-being-used-to-suppress-free-speech-nba-president/

Sweden plans to tighten its Swedish citizenship requirements, including a higher income threshold, an 8-year residency rule, and new language tests. Read More: https://punchng.com/sweden-raises-income-requirement-for-citizenship-applicants/

Get your Nigerian morning recap. Top stories include the debate on US sanctions, major Lagos crime cases, cybercrime convictions, and a new NAHCON chair. Read More: https://punchng.com/2062327-2/

Keir Starmer slams Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe for his ‘offensive’ comments, after the billionaire said the UK was ‘colonised by immigrants’. Read More: https://punchng.com/starmer-slams-man-uniteds-co-owner-ratcliffe-over-immigration-comments/

More than 80 shops were destroyed in an early morning fire at Kasuwar Yan Katako (Timber market) in Rijiyar Lemo, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed that the incident occurred on Wednesday. According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif […] Over 80 shops razed in Kano market fire

  A subtle, but significant shift is taking place in Abuja’s real estate market. Beyond location and plot size, buyers and investors are increasingly paying attention to how residential estates…

 ABUJA  – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engineer Adesayo Olusegun Michael as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA),…

  ABUJA  – The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 100kWp solar mini-grid in Damau, a rural community in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State.  Funded through the Federal…

Stakeholders attributed the recurring leadership changes to persistent discord within and outside the Hajj industry. The post Hajj stakeholders decry NAHCON leadership turmoil, seek overhaul appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, theft and receiving of stolen property. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, five of the suspects; Salim Zakari, 20; Faruk Abubakar, 17; Yusuf […] Police arrest six suspected criminals over varied offenses in Kano

  LAGOS  – The Chairman of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), Mr. Aminu Suleiman, alongside the Managing Director, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, recently visited the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the…

Brazil has ordered Elon Musk’s X to stop its Grok AI chatbot from creating sexually explicit deepfakes, threatening legal action for non-compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/brazil-orders-musks-x-to-block-groks-sexualised-deepfakes/

"They’ve not been transparent, there’s no clear communication, and no explanation of how the 150 students will be chosen" The post UNIBEN: Students in dilemma as varsity wants to reduce class of 350 to 150 appeared first on Vanguard News.

  ABUJA  – Nigeria’s electricity generation fleet continues to operate far below its installed capacity, even as grid stability indicators show modest technical improvements, according to the latest operational performance factsheet…

Kano police have arrested six suspects involved in stealing and selling stolen tricycles. The recovered items, including a horse, have been returned. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-six-over-stolen-tricycles-in-kano/

 ‘Oyo State chose to be the first sub-national government in Africa to sign and domesticate the AfCFTA strategy because the state government decided to be deliberate and forward-looking in unlocking…

 Elon Musk sits comfortably at the top of the billionaires list as the world’s richest person.  Key Takeaways  Despite an estimated net worth of $662 billion, Elon Musk supports the…

Chief Uzodinma Okpara, the son of the former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, late Dr Michael Okpara, on Wednesday, announced his full support for Gov. Alex Otti’s administration. The post Michael Okpara’s son, Uzodinma of PDP, declares support for Otti appeared first on Vanguard News.

 Tomorrow, it will be 50 years that the nation’s fourth Head of State, General Murtala Rabat Muhammed, was assassinated. He was killed in the line of duty. He was on The post Murtala: Remembering a soldier-statesman appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The sector’s contribution to the economy has declined significantly from 29.9% in 1981 to a mere 8.2% in 2024, while its real growth has witnessed a staggering decline from 14.7%…

 Dani of Foodtank is my guest contributor today.  Dear Siaka,  Greetings from Baltimore! I hope this note finds you and your community safe, healthy, and nourished.  I always love hearing…

“The demolitions in Makoko, Ekun-Agbo, Shogunro have forced over 1,000 children to stop school. Only 50 out of over 500 in my school resumed" The post Makoko demolitions: Fate of 1,000 schoolchildren hangs in the balance appeared first on Vanguard News.

 BUA Foods Plc, one of the leading food manufacturing Company, has announce the appointment of Mr. Isyaku Abdulsamad “Khalifa” Rabiu as Chief Officer, Global Procurement and Strategic Operations effective, January…

Sir: Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was on Monday announced by New Telegraph newspaper as its Governor of the Year 2025 in Education. The medium noted that it was The post On Okpebholo as Governor of the Year 2025 in Education appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  LAGOS  – Paga, the fintech company behind the Doroki merchant platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Leadway Assurance, one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance providers, to deliver comprehensive insurance…

Kwara Governor mourned forest guard Omotosho Samuel, killed in Koro clash with suspected kidnappers, and pledged N10m support to his family amid rising insecurity.

Enugu State’s vaccination campaign has successfully immunized 1.5 million children against measles and rubella, aiming for zero cases in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-vaccinates-1-5-million-children-against-measles-rubella-in-one-week/

A Lagos-based content creator and thrift vendor, popularly known as Fems Thrift, has alleged that she and a friend were sexually assaulted after being deceived into attending what was presented as a modelling job in the Ajao Estate area of Lagos State. The survivor made the allegation in a video shared on her TikTok page, […] Lagos content creator allegedly raped after fake modelling job

A man in his late 40s has been arrested at the Gomoa Dominase Onion Market for allegedly killing a 50-year-old woman, identified as Habiba, at Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.

Sir: It is deeply troubling that a significant percentage of capital items in Nigeria’s annual national budget now consist of what are labelled “constituency projects.” These projects range from the The post Constituency projects and crisis of fiscal responsibility appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

NDIC reimbursed depositors of failed banks, including Heritage Bank, within 72 hours using BVNs, ensuring swift access to funds and enhancing financial stability.

  LAGOS  – Nigeria has retained its low score on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), scoring 26 out of 100 for the second consecutive year, according to Transparency International (TI)…

LAGOS  – With nearly half of Nigeria’s population under the age of 25, the need to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and mindset to solve real national challenges has…

The NPFL confirmed that Wikki failed to properly control their supporters, leading to harassment, loss of personal items, and injuries sustained by match officials and an official of the away team The post NPFL sanctions Wikki with heavy fines, stadium ban after Katsina United clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chief Magistrate’s Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has dismissed a criminal defamation case brought by Adebimpe Audullahi, wife of Lagos-based property developer Ibile, against Nollywood actress Elizabeth Anjorin, popularly known as Lizzy Anjorin, citing the suit as “incompetent and lacking in merit.” In a ruling delivered on February 3, 2026, Magistrate Sunday [...]

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced that discussions are at an advanced stage to secure a permanent solution to restore water supply to residents of Teshie-Nungua and surrounding communities following the shutdown of the desalination plant.