Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a fierce and coordinated attack on the Garaha District in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, overrunning a military camp, killing at least three…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Leo Stan Ekeh, Founder and Chairman of Zinox Group, on his 70th birthday on February 22, describing him as “one of Nigeria’s pioneering innovators…

Alexis Mac Allister struck deep into stoppage time as Liverpool snatched a dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest in a chaotic finale at the City Ground. The Argentina midfielder bundled The post EPL: Mac Allister’s goal seals late Liverpool victory at Forest appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe says his side is determined to maintain their momentum as they prepare to face Rivers United in their next Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. The Maliya Boys extended their unbeaten run to seven matches after a goalless draw against Warri Wolves in Ozoro on Saturday. Agagbe praised his […] NPFL: Agagbe targets extension to unbeaten run against Rivers United

Ejiro Peters powered to victory in the 100m women’s race at the ongoing 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin City on Saturday, describing her gold medal-winning performance as a pivotal moment that will propel her to future success in athletics. Peters clocked an impressive 11.58 seconds to secure the gold for Delta State. Host state […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 20 suspects for sundry electoral offences in the just-concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government elections. The Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Oyewale said the suspects were arrested across the FCT for offences […] FCT Council polls: EFCC arrests 20 for alleged electoral fraud

United States Secret Service agents shot a man who breached the inner perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s private residence, on Sunday. According to the US Secret Service, the man, believed to be in his 20s, was confronted by agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office around 1:30 a.m. local time. […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr. Moses Paul has alleged widespread voter intimidation and vote-buying by the ruling party during Saturday’s local council election in Abuja. Addressing journalists after casting his vote, the candidate claimed that some of his agents were beaten and that voters were […]

Lionel Messi was filmed confronting the referee after Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC in the 2026 MLS opener, sparking global fan reactions.

Tragedy struck in Aminigboko community, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday as three men reportedly died while attempting to desilt a shallow water well suspected to have…

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have finalised agreements to launch a $50 million impact innovation fund aimed at strengthening the Nigerian start-up ecosystem. The fund is expected to provide patient capital to pre-seed, seed, and early-stage startups addressing critical social challenges in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, saying it is concerned about the delay in announcing the results from Kuje Council after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections, which was held on Saturday. The party raised concerns against the backdrop of the delay in announcing the results […]

Posting on X, he stated that holding elections during Ramadan contributed significantly to voter apathy in the FCT council polls and urged INEC to review future election dates to avoid similar challenges.

Raul Jimenez struck twice as Fulham ended a three-match Premier League losing streak with a 3-1 win away to Sunderland. The Mexico international opened the scoring nine minutes into the The post EPL: Jimenez double earns Fulham victory at Sunderland appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, will preside over the launch and a one-day seminar for the Nigerian Sports Yearbook. The event will take place at the Olumo Hall, Radisson Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, at 12 noon. Organisers confirmed that Dikko will be joined […]

Arsenal overpowered Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday, to re-establish a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners arrived for the North London Derby two points ahead of Manchester City. City held on to defeat Newcastle 2-1 at the Etihad on Saturday. Against Spurs, Mikel Arteta’s men took the lead through Eberechi […] EPL table: Arsenal re-establish five-point lead after 4-1 win over Tottenham

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, congratulated successful candidates of the PDP in the Area Council Elections which were held in Abuja on February 21, 2026. According to the national public secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, PDP said the victory, though less in number than it anticipated, is gladdening because […]

Arsenal asserted their Premier League title credentials with a resounding 4-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling North London derby. The Gunners, now with a five-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City (who have a game in hand), showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match, which saw […]

In the ruling which is final and not subject to appeal, the tribunal dismissed the contractor’s claims in their entirety, relieving Nigeria of potential financial exposure estimated at over $6.2 million (approximately ₦9.3 billion) in claimed payments and damages.

Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has tasked the new All Progressives Congress (APC) local government executives in the state to ensure the party’s success in next year’s general elections in the state. He stated this after the emergence of new APC local council executives in Sokoto at last Saturday’s party congresses. Aliyu gave the change […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is targeting no fewer than 10,000 beneficiaries in Lagos residents as part of activities marking his 89th birthday. A statement in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, said the medical outreach is under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation. According to the Foundation’s Chief Executive […] The post Obasanjo targets 10,000 beneficiaries in Lagos to mark 89th birthday appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has identified major concerns as the country’s capital importation rebounded by 380 percent on a year-on-year basis, rising to $6,014.77 billion in the third quarter of 2025 from $1,252.66 billion in the same period the previous year. The development had triggered excitement within President Bola Ahmed […] Nigeria’s capital importation rebound fails to translate into productivity – CPPE

The military said that five tricycles and two vehicles used by terrorist for attacks and logistics were set ablaze with their contents, while a cache of arms, ammunition, bandoliers, and camel pouches was recovered. The post Troops Kill 25 ISWAP Fighters, Recover 13 AK-47s appeared first on Channels Television.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the peaceful conduct of the FCT Area Council elections, declaring that the outcome…

A 28-year-old commercial motorcycle rider identified as Ayoade Ohiremen has reportedly been killed while bargaining for the purchase of a new motorcycle in Edo State. DAILY POST learnt that the incident occurred in the Ahor community on the Oluku Road bypass in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area, Benin City. It was gathered that the incident took […] 28-year-old motorcycle rider killed while bargaining for new bike in Edo

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Nigeria’s grid operator, has clarified that last Thursday’s Southeast blackout was not a national system collapse but a localised transmission issue that was swiftly resolved. NISO’s management stated that its “attention has been drawn to certain media reports, alleging that a ‘system collapse’ occurred at approximately 11:54hrs… resulting in […]

President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has said that  aggressive investors’ education and strong enforcement against infractions will help the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) achieve its 2026 targets. The  SEC on February. 20 inaugurated a liquidity working group targeting no fewer than 20 million new investors into the […]

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), have raised concerns over voter apathy, logistical shortcomings and alleged political interference in elections conducted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers and Kano states. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC and Chairman of TMG, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, […]

The National Assembly, Sunday, highlighted the creation of a dedicated fund for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), mandatory electronic transmission of election results and creation of a digital membership…

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has commenced the implementation of an import-deletion programme aimed at promoting local manufacturing of motorcycle and tricycle components, creating jobs and conserving The post NADDC begins import-deletion programme for motorcycle, tricycle components appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan, has concluded a one-year capacity-building programme aimed at The post LASEPA, UNIDO, Japan conclude cholera prevention capacity-building project in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The federal government is hoping to channel up to five per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) yearly to the funding of industrial development. The aim is to reposition the economy toward large-scale production, export competitiveness and job creation. The plan is contained in the Nigeria Industrial Plan (NIP) launched in Abuja last […]

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the peaceful conduct of the Saturday’s Area Council elections, describing the outcome has shown to…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio projects a landslide victory for the APC in Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom, for the 2027 elections, citing local support. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-akpabio-predicts-landslide-victory-for-apc-in-aibom-lg/

Agents confronted the man and told him to disarm but he raised his gun. The post US Secret Service Kills Man Trying To Access Trump Florida Estate appeared first on Channels Television.

Communities in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State are now enjoying electricity supply from Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest power distribution company (DisCo) based in Aba, Abia State. The communities had been without light for over a decade, according to Bernadette Obi, who runs a big fishing business in Umuola, one of the communities now […]