Ukraine’s sports minister condemns FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s ‘irresponsible’ comments suggesting the ban on Russian football teams could be lifted. Read More: https://punchng.com/ukraine-slams-infantino-over-russia-football-comments/

A French hospital evacuated its A&E after a 24-year-old man arrived with a WWI shell in his rectum, prompting a bomb squad response to the unusual emergenc Read More: https://punchng.com/hospital-finds-world-war-i-shell-in-mans-rectum-in-france/

Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James and husband Femi Atere announce they are expecting their first child together in a heartfelt video post. Read More: https://punchng.com/celebrity-designer-veekee-james-husband-announce-pregnancy/

The APC chairman defends President Tinubu’s foreign trips, stating they have secured over $50 billion in FDI commitments for Nigeria’s economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-foreign-trips-yielding-investments-for-nigeria-apc-chair/

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges the Supreme Court to dismiss Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s appeal, calling it an abuse of court process. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspension-row-natasha-asks-supreme-court-to-dismiss-akpabios-appeal/

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo argues there’s no scriptural basis for tattoos in Christianity being a sin, challenging traditional views and personal convictions. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-no-scripture-forbids-tattoos-pastor-okonkwo/

Get the full list of confirmed EPL transfer deals from the January 2026 deadline day, including all major loan moves, signings, and recalls. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-confirmed-transfer-deadline-day-deals-in-january-2026/

Medical personnel in Toulouse, southwestern France, were thrown into shock after a 24-year-old man arrived at Rangueil Hospital with a World War I artillery shell lodged in his rectum, prompting a security alert and the involvement of bomb disposal experts. The unusual incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night when the man presented himself at the […]

Police operatives have rescued a 14-year-old student who was abducted in Nasarawa State and arrested one suspect linked to the incident. This  was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the student identified as Dauda Salisu, was abducted in Gitata community. He is a […] Police rescue abducted 14-year-old student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Tuesday in Abuja, announced the suspension of the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…

A man's final chat on WhatsApp with fast-rising singer Ifunanya Nwangene moments before she passed away has broken hearts. She was bitten by a snake.

My dear white people, I trust this letter finds you well, though I imagine it must be difficult to relax these days, with the terrifying prospect of “replacement” looming over your heads. It isn’t every day that someone from the so-called global south—where colonial “benevolence” left us development problems as souvenirs—pauses to reflect on the […]

The lead pastor of David Christian Centre (DCC), Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has said that there was no biblical basis for condemning Christians who choose to have tattoos, stressing that faith should be judged by character and obedience to Christ’s teachings rather than outward appearance. Pastor Okonkwo made the remarks while speaking on Take 3, a […]

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has said that the successful take-off and sustained existence of Bauchi State since its creation in 1976 were made possible by the vision, courage, and sacrifices of its founding fathers. The governor stated this on Tuesday morning during a statewide broadcast to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of […]

“Nigeria has completed its final obligations for the launch of the Africa Energy Bank, paving the way for the institution to begin operations,” the statement said. The post Nigerian gov’t completes obligations for Africa Energy Bank take-off appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian singer Davido shares a heartfelt moment with family on the red carpet at the 2026 Grammys, reflecting on emotions after Tyla's award win.

Discover the top 10 most expensive EPL January transfers. See who made the list, from Antoine Semenyo to Marc Guéhi, and how much clubs spent. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-10-most-expensive-signings-in-epl-january-transfer-window/

Lookman arrived in Bergamo in 2022 carrying the weight of unfinished business. Previous spells with RB Leipzig, Everton, Leicester City and Fulham had promised much but delivered little in terms of continuity The post Ademola Lookman bids an emotional farewell to the club that rebuilt him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday opened up on the Monday, February 2, 2026 sit-at-home it declared to show solidarity with traders of Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, following the closure of their shops by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. In a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the group declared that “propaganda and […] Sit-at-home: We won’t allow Soludo encourage destruction of Igbo assets outside Igboland – IPOB

Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reminisced on surviving a helicopter crash that happened in Kabba, Kogi state, seven years ago. The ex-Vice President made a remembrance and thankful post on his official Instagram page on Monday, giving thanks to God for making him survive the helicopter crash. He wrote, “You have been faithful. More Read More: https://punchng.com/osinbajo-recounts-escape-from-helicopter-crash-seven-years-ago/

He explained that such unauthorised titles, particularly those using royal appellations such as Oba, His Royal Majesty or His Royal Highness, are illegal.

Actress Doris Ogala links her brother's death to Pastor Okafor's betrayal, revealing explosive evidence and alleging intimidation from powerful figures.

The evolving political conversation in Ogun State ahead of 2027 governorship election is taking an interesting dimension with the State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oloyede accusing the Senate Leader, Senator…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a counter-affidavit at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, opposing an appeal by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, stemming from proceedings at the Court of Appeal. Court documents show that the counter-affidavit was deposed to by a Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and filed in response to […] The post Sen Natasha Files Counter-Affidavit Against Akpabio’s Supreme Court Appeal appeared first on OsunDefender.

Each gender category will share N5.5 million in prize money, spread across the top 10 finishers The post Lagos City Marathon: Organisers roll out additional N11m prize money for Nigerian runners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

He also claimed that Nigerian artists success at previous Grammy ceremonies has been tied to powerful connections in the industry....

The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable trajectory against the United States Dollar during the Tuesday morning trading session, February 3, 2026. Following a resilient performance at the start of the week, the local currency continues to trade within a consolidated range as market participants react to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest macroeconomic indicators. […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, February 3, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, saying his leadership has strengthened the APC through defections and political realignments.

Blamed for a rich kid's accident, a scholarship student drops out, faces brutal fallout, and learns to resist peer pressure before it ruins his future.

At just 22, Nnadi is already carving out a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most promising young talents, a journey that began far from Europe’s grand arenas The post Nigeria’s rising midfield star Tochukwu Nnadi joins Marseille appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said, heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt. The post Bill, Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN and renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has stated that military officers accused of plotting a coup against the administration of President Bola Tinubu cannot be tried by court-martial under Nigeria’s democratic system. Falana stressed that such suspects must instead be prosecuted in civilian courts in line with constitutional provisions. […] The post Coup Plot: Soldiers Can’t Be Court Martialed Under Nigeria’s Democratic System — Falana appeared first on OsunDefender.

Portuguese football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to join his top rival, Lionel Messi, in the Major League Soccer after he refused to play for his current team, Al-Nassr. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo has kept up his incredible goal-scoring pace since moving to Al-Nassr in 2023, scoring 117 goals in 113 games. A 40-year-old […] Transfer: Clubs Cristiano Ronaldo could join as player goes on strike at Al-Nassr

Seyi Tinubu presents Obi Cubana with an appointment as the South-East Coordinator of the City Boy Movement. See why the socialite accepted the new role. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-seyi-tinubu-visits-presents-obi-cubana-with-city-boy-movement-appointment-letter/

Adamawa State Scholarship supports eligible indigenes in undergraduate, female, and postgraduate study categories. Learn how to qualify and secure funding.

Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious thug, Auwalu Ali, for his alleged involvement in organised thuggery and violent attacks on residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-notorious-thug-in-kano/