Mexico’s most wanted drug lord and leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been killed during a military operation. According to local media reports, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, popularly known as “El Mencho”, was reportedly fatally wounded during a dawn operation conducted by the Mexican army on Sunday in the central-western state of Jalisco. […]

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointment of Mr Nafi’u Mohammed Musa as the new Project Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, with immediate effect. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed. According to […]

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sanan Real Homes Limited, Alhaji Sanusi Abdul Sanusi, has showered praises on the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, describing him as a visionary leader driving bold reforms across the state. In a statement issued on behalf of the firm’s management and staff yesterday, Sanusi congratulated the governor […]

The African Union has condemned the killing of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children during coordinated attacks in Zamfara State, declaring its solidarity with Nigeria and calling for the immediate release of those abducted. In a statement published on its official website on Sunday, the Chairperson of the African Union […] The post AU Condemns Zamfara Killings, Demands Release Of Abducted Women, Children appeared first on OsunDefender.

The registration process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has entered a crucial phase as the closing date approaches and prospective candidates are advised to avoid last-minute enrolment. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board fixed January 26, 2026, as the opening date and February 28, 2026, as the final day for registration, setting […] The post ALERT: Why delaying UTME 2026 enrolment could cost candidates their chance appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A district court in Minnesota, United States of America, has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release Michael Opeoluwa Egbele. Egbele, an illegal Nigerian immigrant who entered the US in 2003, was arrested for a drug offence in 2012. Senior US District Judge John M. Gerrard on Wednesday gave immigration authorities until February 20 to […] Court orders ICE to release Nigerian who entered US illegally in 2003

“I dedicate the day for special prayers across the state and in all places of worship for God to bring succour to the people," he added. The post Insecurity: Niger gov expresses concern over displacement of communities appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nasarawa United FC, affectionately known as “the Solid Miners,” secured a much-needed 1-0 home win against Bendel Insurance of Benin City on Matchday 27 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign. The victory marks a return to form for the club after recent setbacks. The decisive goal came in the 40th minute of the […]

While celebrating a near-clean sweep, the party leadership also put the opposition on notice regarding the results in Gwagwalada Area Council, stating that a legal challenge is imminent. The post FCT polls: APC mulls legal action over loss in Gwagwalada appeared first on Vanguard News.

It was a weekend of contrasting emotions for Nigerian players in the English Premier League, with Alex Iwobi playing a starring role for Fulham, while Tolu Arokodare and Ola Aina endured disappointing results for their respective clubs. Alex Iwobi was instrumental in Fulham’s commanding 3-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Nigerian […]

Matchday 27 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered a mix of dominant performances and crucial draws, with Kano Pillars making a significant leap out of the relegation zone and Ikorodu City maintaining their slender lead at the summit. Kano Pillars delivered a resounding performance, thrashing El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 3-0. This vital […]

‎The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inspected ongoing drainage, sewer and access road works around the World Trade Center Abuja and the Abuja Metro Rail The post Wike moves to fix Abuja flooding, traffic gridlock at World Trade Center axis appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday used its overwhelming majority in both chambers of the National Assembly to pass the revised Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which addresses mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the IRev portal. The clause states: “The Presiding Officer shall electronically transmit […] The post PURE DOMINANCE: APC secures Electoral Act amendments amid opposition protest appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

UNIABUJA Expels 28 Students, Withdraws Certificates Of 15 Former Students Anthony Ufoh The authorities of the University of Abuja (Yakubu Gowon University) have expelled 28 students and withdrawn certificates of…

Technical Committee Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Sherif Inuwa Ahlan, has assured that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle will see out his contract with the football house. Chelle has around nine months left on his contract with the NFF The Malian’s future, however, remain uncertain with a number of countries and clubs […] Chelle will see through his contract – Top official

LAGOS – Guinness Nigeria Plc has delivered a remarkable financial turnaround, posting a net profit of N41.2 billion for the eighteen-month period ended December 31, 2025, reversing a N54.7 billion…

Afrobeats singer Simi has responded to the controversy surrounding her resurfaced 2012 tweets, stating that the posts were misinterpreted and used to construct a misleading narrative. The singer, who was The post Simi addresses 2012 tweets, says posts were taken out of context appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Another headline features fresh data suggesting the Federal Government’s push for value-added exports is faltering, with shipments of unprocessed raw materials surging to N2.9 trillion in the first nine months of 2025. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [2027 elections] APC, 4 other parties ready appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to reports, seven persons have been killed in a deadly attack by suspected armed Fulani militia on Ratatis community in Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The News Chronicle gathered that the ugly incident occurred around 7:27 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, also left three residents seriously injured, heightening […]

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 20 suspects over alleged electoral offences during the February 21, 2026, Federal capital territory (FCT) Area Council elections, as authorities moved to curb vote trading and related violations during the exercise. In a statement shared on its official X page, the commission said the […] EFCC nabs 20 over alleged vote trading in FCT polls, recovers N13.5m

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and foiled a bizarre drug-smuggling attempt by a woman who posed as a pregnant traveller to traffic tramadol across the Seme land border in Lagos. The suspect, Rabi Muhammad, a 35-year-old businesswoman based in Kano, was intercepted on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the […]

Los Angeles FC forward, Heung-Min Son has hailed Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi as the driving force behind his move to the Major League Soccer, MLS. Son spoke at his post-match interview after leading LAFC to beat Inter Miami 3-0 at the weekend. “We are lucky to be from the same generation as Lionel Messi, […] MLS: What Heung-Min Son said about Messi after Los Angeles defeated Inter Miami

Suspected Kidnappers Murder Ransom Bearer In Adamawa,  Security Operatives Launch Manhunt For Suspects Anthony Ufoh Security forces have launched a manhunt for suspected kidnappers following the discovery of the body…

In yet another victory by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria, through the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has again won a complex international arbitration. European Dynamics UK Ltd, an international technology contractor, had entered into a dispute with the Bureau over a national e-Procurement project. LEADERSHIP reports that Mrs Funmi Roberts was the […]

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Felix Morka, says the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has every right to support any candidate regardless of political party. Morka made this statement on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. He was reacting to how the chairmanship candidates of the Peoples […] Wike has right to support candidate of any political party – APC spokesman, Morka

Actress Regina Daniels has acquired a new Luxury space bus. This comes days after she gifted her mum two new cars on Valentine’s Day. ‎ ‎Her brother, Sammy, shared a video showing the moment she received the car. ‎ ‎The car, a GAC GS3, is said to be worth over ₦145 million and is an […]

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has surpassed her South African counterpart Tyla as the African artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify. The Love Me Jeje crooner recently hit 38.3 million listeners on the platform, surpassing Tyla with 38.2 million listeners. Tems’ leap was due to new releases and features including […] Tems surpasses Tyla as African artiste with highest monthly listeners on Spotify

The University of Ibadan (UI) responds after Professor Chidi Odinkalu questioned the published list of fifty-eight (58) first-class law graduates.

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has weighed in on losing weight and advised that planning to lose weight should be done from a place of love, not shame.   Reflecting on her previous body size and sharing a throwback photo of her previous body size and her current photos via her Instagram page, the Special Assistant […]

A heartwarming video of Tonto Dikeh praising her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill at their son’s 10th birthday party has captured their emotional reunion and love.

The Chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has resigned. The post ESUT governing council chairman Ohaa resigns appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has described the recent controversies arising from the staff audits by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as “unfortunate and embarrassing.” NNPP posited that Adeleke owed Osun people an open apology and a thorough explanation of the matter that had exposed the state to […]

Private agricultural service providers in the Niger Delta can access ₦3 million to ₦10 million under the SPPG grant, promoting climate-smart practices.

Yiaga Africa has declared that the low turnout, logistics lapses and fragile collation witnessed in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election held on Saturday is a stark warning for 2027 general polls. Yiaga Africa gave this indication in a statement on the ward collation of results in FCT polls, signed by its executive director, […]

A group, Concerned Indigenous Yoruba Muslims, has dismissed a viral report claiming that the Chief Imam of Ibadanland and the League of Imams in Yorubaland rejected the authority of the Sultan of Sokoto in determining the commencement of Ramadan in the South-West. The report, which circulated on social media ahead of Ramadan 1447AH, alleged that […]

Oyo State government has dismissed the “panic-inducing rumours” making the rounds about an alleged kidnapping incident at the College of Nursing Campus in Kishi, describing the report as false and misleading. The commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, explained that the rumour originated from an unfounded alarm raised by some individuals, which created […]