Ademola Lookman is in line to make his LaLiga home debut for Atletico Madrid against Real Betis on Sunday (today). The encounter is slated for the Metropolitano Stadium. Lookman linked up with Diego Simeone’s side from Atalanta on Monday. The Nigeria international made an impressive debut for the Rojiblancos, providing a goal and an assist […] LaLiga: Lookman set for maiden Atletico Madrid’s home appearance

Security agencies in Osun State have been placed on heightened alert this Sunday following sharp exchanges between the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the state government over alleged plans for protests targeting branches of a commercial bank across the state. The dispute centres on claims by the APC that demonstrations were being prepared by pensioners […] Osun LG Impasse: APC, state govt clash over protest claims

The pilot phase of the National Youth Apprenticeship Programme has commenced in the Ashanti Region, with over 1,000 young people receiving tools and equipment to enable them acquire employable skills. At a brief ceremony held at Ejisu to officially hand over the apprenticeship equipment to various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for onward distribution, the deputy Chief Executive Officer of the programme, Alhaji Inusa Mahama, reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment through skills development.

The Ogun State government is building a ₦1bn AI-powered digital classroom at Remo Secondary School to advance technology-driven education in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-plans-n1bn-digital-classroom-for-ogun-school/

Nigeria’s NDLEA uncovers methamphetamine concealed in everyday items like Hollandia yoghurt packs and MP3 players, highlighting new drug trafficking trends Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ndlea-uncovers-methamphetamine-concealed-in-yogurt-packs-mp3-players/

An expert on power, Mr Lanre Elatuyi has called for a defined policy direction from both government and stakeholders to achieve stable electricity supply in the country.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport while heading to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine weighing 1.589 kilograms buried in his stomach. NDLEA stated that Nwabueze was arrested on Saturday 31st January 2026 at […] NDLEA arrests China-bound auto parts dealer at Kano airport for ingesting 95 wraps of cocaine

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta  The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, Abiodun […] The post Kwara Terror Attack: Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Ladipo spare parts market due to repeated environmental infractions and improper waste disposal. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seals-ladipo-market-over-environmental-violations/

Bandits attacked Karku village in Southern Kaduna, killed seven people, and abducted a Catholic priest with ten others, sparking calls for urgent action.

Mr Tinubu, who assumed office in 2023, is expected to be accompanied on the state visit by his wife, Remi Tinubu. The post King Charles invites Tinubu to first state visit for Nigerian leader in 37 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Edo State Police arrest a kidnap suspect, Usman Abdulkarim, after a gun duel during a coordinated raid on Ekeke Forest. Read more on the operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-kidnap-suspect-in-edo-forest-raid/

Residents across multiple regions of Ghana should prepare for scheduled power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) rolls out a series of planned maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery. 

The Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has graduated a total of 6,824 students at the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions.

The Jigawa state government reassures parents about HPV vaccine safety, encouraging immunization for girls aged 9-14 to prevent cervical cancer. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-reassures-residents-on-hpv-vaccine-safety/

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Seth Welbeck, for allegedly threatening a police investigator with a firearm and possessing a weapon and ammunition without lawful authority.

Says it will position the nation to competitively access the estimated $7.7 trillion global halal market By Henry Umoru  ABUJA- THE Senate has hailed the Federal government for what it described as the bold and forward-looking launch of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy, a strategic policy initiative aimed at positioning the nation to competitively access […] The post Senate hails FG on launch of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Billionaire Femi Otedola's visit to his family home in Epe, Lagos, captivated many with touching moments and religious decor, highlighting his bond with his mother.

Billionaire Femi Otedola's visit to his family home in Epe, Lagos, captivated many with touching moments and religious decor, highlighting his bond with his mother.

Global music star 2Baba has described Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats artist, saying he currently operates on a different musical level compared to peers like Davido and Wizkid. Speaking The post Burna Boy ahead of Wizkid, Davido locally, globally – 2Baba appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has begun investigations into alleged vote buying and vote selling during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries held earlier this year. In a public notice dated February 8, 2026, the OSP said it had commenced investigations into the NPP presidential primaries conducted on January 31, 2026, as well as the NDC parliamentary primaries at Ayawaso East on February 7, 2026.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the Southeast is receiving more federal attention under the administration of President Bola Tinubu than at any time since the return to The post Southeast receiving unprecedented federal attention under Tinubu, says Umahi appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Musa Nimrod, has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing the prompt release of funds approved for sports development in the country.

Former First Lady of Kano State, Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje, has commended the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, for launching the Kano Mega Empowerment The post Ganduje’s wife commends minister over Kano mega empowerment programme appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. The post Lagos shuts down Ladipo Spare Parts Market over environmental violations appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.) has commissioned two newly renovated and remodelled Corporal and Below Quarters at Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto State. The project is aimed at The post Defence Minister Musa commissions renovated quarters for corporals in Sokoto appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The 184 suspects in custody include pregnant women, minors, and adults, and are currently being profiled. The post Operatives Arrest 184, Rescue Minors In Anti-Trafficking Raids In Plateau appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigerians have taken to social media to pay tribute to late footballer Sabiru Olayinka Adeniji, expressing grief and offering condolences to his grieving family following his tragic death in the United Kingdom. The post ‘Heart goes out to his wife and daughter’ Nigerians mourn footballer Sabiru who died in UK appeared first on Vanguard News.

As Ondo State celebrates its golden jubilee, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Agboola Kelly, has highlighted what he described as the contributions of the Minister of The post APC chieftain hails Tunji-Ojo’s role as Ondo marks 50th anniversary appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Iran’s foreign minister vows to continue Iran nuclear enrichment, refusing to be intimidated by US military pressure and sanctions amid ongoing talks. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-insists-on-nuclear-enrichment-despite-us-military-pressure/

"Now I’m glad I said yes, it was different coming on set, such a long life has been lived in the last seven years. It’s like cycling, something you never forget."

The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of markets and motor parks in seven LGAs to cut off supplies for terrorists and bandits. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-orders-closure-of-markets-motor-parks-over-insecurity/

Iran foreign minsiter Abbas Araghchi, meanwhile, warned that Tehran would target US bases in the region if the US attacked Iranian territory The post Iran Rejects US Demands, Insists Uranium Enrichment Will Continue appeared first on Channels Television.

The government has launched a nationwide training and capacity-building program for coconut farmers under the presidential initiative for coconut development. The first phase of the training session kicked off at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, with about 500 coconut farmers and agricultural officers from the Ashanti and Western North regions in attendance.

  FEB 8 – A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally gave away more than $40bn (£32bn) worth of bitcoin to customers, briefly making them multi-millionaires. It had planned to give customers a small cash reward of 2,000 won – $1,37 – but instead gave them 2,000 bitcoins on Friday. The platform, Bithumb, apologised for the […]

Nigeria plans to raise $2.5bn to clear power sector debts and upgrade transmission infrastructure, benefiting 12 million customers and unlocking 4,484 MW capacity.