As ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government continued the defence of their 2025 budget performances, while disclosing revenue projections for 2026, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on…

Kano State announces the official Eid al-Fitr break for schools will begin on March 1, 2026. Find out resumption dates for all primary and post-primary stu Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-sets-march-1-for-second-term-break/

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) projects a N23.8bn internally generated revenue for 2026 and expands its UTME centres to 1,000. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-projects-n23-8bn-igr-expands-utme-centres-to-1000/

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to invite new players ahead of a March tournament against Jordan and Iran, amidst discussions about his future.

The NRC officials face separate charges bordering on abuse of office, money laundering and corruption. The post EFCC arraigns three NRC directors over alleged N2.04bn fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian stock market closed on a negative note yesterday, extending the bearish trend from prior trading sessions with a loss of N73 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) shed 114.41 points, representing a loss of 0.06 per cent to close at 194,370.20 points. Similarly, the market capitalization lost N73 billion to close at N124.754 […]

Moved by the desire to support constituents, the Director General of Gombe Geographic Information Systems (GOGIS), Dr. Kabiru Usman Hassan, has uplifted over 500 beneficiaries with cash grants, food items,…

A Delta State High Court has sentenced a 55-year-old man to 60 years imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl. The court also ordered a ₦50m compensatio Read More: https://punchng.com/man-jailed-60-years-for-raping-minor-in-delta/

NAHCON finalizes the 2026 Hajj airlift agreement, warning airlines to adhere to strict timelines and operational standards for a smooth pilgrimage. Read More: https://punchng.com/nahcon-signs-2026-hajj-airlift-deal/

Ogun State Police update on Abigeal Nsikak, known as Mirabel on TikTok, following her rape allegation; she is receiving welfare support during the investigation.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, 25 February, presented a proposed ₦184,392,160,433.00 budget for the Ministry to the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation at the National Assembly. The post Keyamo presents N184.4bn aviation budget to NASS appeared first on Vanguard News.

The court consent president of the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, has dismissed the emergence of Chief Linus Igbudu as the acting president of the organization.…

The Edo State Government has described former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a destabilising figure in the state’s political space, alleging that crises often trail his political engagements. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Wednesday, Commissioner for Information in Edo State, Kassim Afegbua, said Obi’s political history reflects a pattern of internal party […] Peter Obi is a problem to us – Edo govt

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, charged the newly decorated Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to strengthen discipline within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and confront banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities threatening the country. Speaking during the decoration ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President said Disu was assuming office at a defining […]

The disclosure was made on Wednesday during the presentation of the agency’s 2026 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund.

French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast coming into view -- a first major trophy with Real Madrid, and a second World Cup triumph. The post Mbappe’s World Cup dream in doubt as knee injury lingers appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Edge of the Abyss We’re standing on the brink. Not metaphorically, literally. Right now, in the Persian Gulf, American aircraft carriers slice through waters that could ignite with a single miscalculation. Israeli war rooms are buzzing with theories about Trump’s “real” intentions. And in Tehran, commanders are calculating how many missiles it would take […]

Bucks Coal Fired Pizza in North Palm Beach, Florida, is receiving backlash for selling iguana meat on hand-tossed pizza after an Instagram video prompted a visit from the Health Department, according to its owner. Amid regulatory concerns about the surprisingly popular pizza topping, the pizzeria has announced it will stop selling reptile meat on its […]

A new entrant into the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Olumide Akpata, has disclosed that he and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, separately received intelligence about an alleged assassination attempt on their lives. Akpata recounted the incident, which he said occurred in Benin, Edo State, and involved prominent figures including Obi, former John Oyegun, and other […] Peter Obi: We received reliable information on assassination attempt in Edo – Olumide Akpata

Nigeria’s Joint Revenue Board urges states to adopt the new tax regime, a comprehensive reform aimed at simplifying laws and boosting national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/revenue-board-urges-states-to-align-with-new-tax-regime/

Gates emphasized that these relationships occurred while he was married, prior to his 2021 divorce from Melinda French Gates and stressed they were unrelated to Epstein or any of the disgraced financier's victims.

Prateek Suri, Chairman of Maser Group, recently held a high-level meeting with the Minister of Mines of the Central African Republic to advance cooperation in the country’s gold mining sector, reinforcing Maser Group’s growing presence in Africa’s natural resources landscape. During the meeting, the Ministry of Mines presented gold mining assets with an estimated value […] CAR opens gold dialogue with richest Indian of Africa Prateek Suri

The alleged recordings were found in a Samsung phone, which was seized from the former minister when she was arrested in London in 2015.The alleged recordings were found in a Samsung phone, which was seized from the former minister when she was arrested in London in 2015. The post Court hears recording of Diezani Alison-Madueke’s heated exchanges with oil contractors who bribed her appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mexico’s president insisted fans faced no risk as cartel violence erupted after a leader’s death, while FIFA confirmed venues and expressed calm confidence.

A High Court in Abuja has refused a request by defence lawyers to prevent a video from being played in court in a case involving alleged document forgery and impersonation. The case is before the Federal Capital Territory High Court and involves Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa and another defendant. At Wednesday’s hearing, the prosecution sought […] Abuja court allows video in trial despite defence protest

Lekan Olayiwola analyses AMAC 2026 results and shows how low turnout and structured mobilisation warn Nigeria’s political class for the 2027 elections.

Lionel Messi reflects on his biggest childhood regret about not learning English, sharing heartfelt insights on education and his early footballing choices.

2026 is set to be a year of politics and politicking. On February 17, National Assembly passed the harmonised version of Electoral Bill 2026 and in an unprecedented manner, without recourse to the Office of Attorney General and Minister of Justice for legal opinion, President Bola Tinubu signed the bill last Wednesday, February 18, 2026. […]

As Nigeria’s aviation and travel distribution sector grapples with currency instability, tightening margins and evolving global airline strategies, Finchglow Travels has marked its twentieth anniversary with a strong appeal for…

The Federal Government has said Nigeria must record sustained annual economic growth of between 10 and 12 per cent over the next decade to achieve its goal of building a The post FG targets 10–12% annual growth to achieve $1trn economy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ghanaian social media sensation Bannerman-Martin Lorretta popularly known as Aba Dope has shared her inspiring journey from being a victim of cyberbullying to becoming a successful TikTok influencer. Sharing her The post How I rose from cyberbullying to TikTok stardom – Aba Dope appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A High Court in Abuja has accepted additional documents as evidence in the ongoing trial of former National Health Insurance Scheme boss, Professor Usman Yusuf, over an alleged N90.4 million fraud. Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kuje gave the ruling on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The case was brought by […] Court admits evidence in ex-NHIS boss Yusuf’s N90.4m trial

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that registration and submission of applications for pre-qualification under the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. The post NUPRC closes 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Qualification Friday appeared first on Vanguard News.

…confirms N5bn relief for traders, urges transparent disbursement …assures AKK gas pipeline will revive Kano industries Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday restated the Federal Government’s resolve to prevent a The post Singer Market: Fed govt to enforce proactive fire safety measures, says Shettima appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Mr Oyewole replaces former CJN Olukayode Ariwoola, whose retirement in 2024 left the South-west region's slot on the Supreme Court bench vacant. The post Supreme Court gets full bench as CJN inaugurates Justice Oyewole appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has criticised the current centralised payment system for federal capital projects, calling for a return to the old The post Fagbemi faults centralised project payment system, seeks return to direct funding of MDAs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.