The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has cautioned the airlines against dust haze capable of causing harm to airplane operations. NiMet in its daily climate predictions obtained by LEADERSHIP, noted that “there is dust plume is currently being observed over Chad and Niger Republic. Northerly winds at 800m with speed of 25-30 knots are expected to […]

Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia announced he was leaving his role at the crisis-hit French club, just days after the departure of coach Roberto De Zerbi. “I am leaving with The post Marseille sporting director Benatia quits club appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The United States government has slammed sweeping sanctions on eight Nigerians over alleged links to terrorist networks, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), freezing their assets and blocking access to financial systems under US jurisdiction. The measures were unveiled in a voluminous 3,000-page document released by the US […]

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have reportedly intercepted five suspects conveying about N37 million in cash under suspicious circumstances in Borno State. Security expert, Zagazola Makama, in a report posted on his official X handle on Monday, said the suspects were apprehended while travelling in a red Golf wagon with registration number MNG 463 XA […] Nigerian troops intercept suspects with N37m cash in Borno

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he “always wants” Mohamed Salah to stay at the club after the Egyptian starred in their FA Cup win over Brighton. The 33-year-old scored The post Van Dijk wants ‘so important’ Salah to stay at Liverpool appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Nigerian court will hear a suit seeking the political party deregistration of the ADC and others for failing to meet electoral performance thresholds. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-to-hear-suit-seeking-adc-others-deregistration-feb-24/

Arrangements have been concluded for the take off annual public lecture ,in honour of the pioneer Chief Press Secretary in Ekiti State , Chief Biodun Akin- Fasae.Septuagenarian Akin Fasae had…

“The Army is so critical in our life as a nation, and we will support you with everything that you need,” he added. The post 2026: N’Assembly backs N1.504trn Army budget, vows to tackle funding delays appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control raises an alarm over a Lassa fever outbreak, with 15 health workers infected and 2 deaths reported. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-raises-the-alarm-as-lassa-fever-kills-two-health-workers-15-infected/

The South-South Zonal Executive Council of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of the Delta State Executive Committee over alleged The post NAPPS South-south suspends Delta executive indefinitely over alleged constitutional breaches appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The United States government has sanctioned eight Nigerians over alleged links to terrorism financing and cybercrime, blocking all their assets and financial dealings within US jurisdiction. The action was announced in a 3,000-page document dated February 10, and released by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a unit of the US Treasury Department. The […]

According to NBS, disaggregated data showed that urban inflation on a year-on-year basis stood at 15.36 per cent in January 2026, a sharp 14.09 percentage point drop from the 29.45 per cent recorded in January 2025.

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Abia Chapter, has strongly criticised the decision to bar journalists from covering the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 27 fixture between Enyimba FC and Ikorodu City FC in Aba on Sunday. Enyimba suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Ikorodu City at the Enyimba International Stadium. The match […]

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Wednesday swear in the 14 newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court. Supreme Court’s Director of Information and The post CJN Kekere-Ekun to swear-in 14 new Federal High Court’s judges Wednesday appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has dismissed claims of being opposed to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Momodu stated that he has consistently supported the former Anambra State governor. He was reacting to an X user @Blazeregent who charged him to purge himself of anti-Obi sentiments. The X user was […] I can never be anti-Peter Obi – Dele Momodu

Among the 30 referees who received badges, four are futsal referees, four are beach soccer referees, eleven are assistant referees, while eleven

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian woman fought with her sister-in-law for shaving the heads of her four children.

Charles Onyekamuo Eastern students, acting under the aegis of National Association Of Nigerian Students (NANS), South East zone , have declared their intention to contribute money to buy the “Expression…

Get the latest Nigeria top stories. Ex-governor El-Rufai faces charges for phone tapping, the US sanctions 8 Nigerians, and the 2027 election date may shif Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-el-rufai-charged-over-nsa-phone-tapping-us-hits-eight-nigerians-with-terror-sanctions-other-top-stories/

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested two suspects in connection with a case of culpable homicide that occurred in Byazhin area of the FCT. They were arrested after the Byazhin Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call reporting that one Chidera Benjamin, aged 16 years, […]

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention, NCDC, on Monday in an advisory to healthcare workers called for a heightened index of suspicion and strict compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures following a disturbing rise in Lassa fever infections among medical personnel. The post NCDC raises alarm as 15 health workers contract Lassa fever, 2 die appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pandemonium at Nnamdi Azikiwe University as an attack on UNIZIK students by suspected herdsmen leaves several injured, with one student losing fingers. Read More: https://punchng.com/pandemonium-as-hoodlums-attack-unizik-students/

The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has concluded its National Chocolate Week 2026 celebrations, held as part of activities leading to National Chocolate Day on 14 February.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026, swear-in 14 new judges recently appointed for the Federal High Court of Nigeria. The inauguration is scheduled to take place in Courtroom Two of the Supreme Court, Abuja. The National Judicial Council, NJC, had recently recommended 14 candidates to President […] CJN to inaugurate 14 new judges for Federal High Court February 18

Kcee and E-Money enhance Amamputu with a new 3.3km road, a modern health centre, and direct support, transforming community access and well-being.

Leo-Nelson Adzidogah, a former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) for Akatsi South, has renewed a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, urging the government to release end-of-service benefits owed to former MMDCEs. In a letter dated February 16, 2026, Adzidogah described the delay in payment as “increasingly worrying,” noting that many former officials are struggling financially after dedicating years of service to the nation without engaging in other employment.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said Nigeria’s Capital Importation hit  US$5,120.50 million in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025). This was contained in the NBS Report on The post Nigeria’s capital importation hits $5,120m in Q2 2025 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, has declared that the integration of technology into revenue systems is no longer optional but critical to the…

Scores of women on Monday staged a peaceful rally at the main entrance of the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to fast-track the passage of the Women Reserved Seats Bill ahead of the 2027 general election. The proposed legislation is among the 44 prioritised constitutional amendment bills currently awaiting final voting by the National Assembly and Read More: https://punchng.com/women-storm-nassembly-demand-passage-of-reserved-seats-bill-before-2027/

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho insisted he is capable of saying no to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he played down rumours of a return to the Spanish giants on Monday. The post Benfica’s Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch appeared first on Vanguard News.

American music publication Billboard has come under fire after resharing an article that classified Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, as a “one-hit wonder.” The post Billboard labels Rema a ‘One-Hit Wonder’, faces backlash appeared first on Vanguard News.

A group of former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) has sent a high-priority passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama, pleading for the immediate release of their End of Service Benefits (ESB).

Lauretta Onochie, former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has publicly expressed support for former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, urging that due process be respected amid his impending appearance before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The post Lauretta Onochie backs El-Rufai, calls for due process in EFCC probe appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled a cattle rustling attempt in Benue State, arresting two suspects and recovering stolen meat. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-foils-cattle-rustling-in-benue-arrest-two/

A pressure group in Rivers State, the Rivers First Movement, RFM, has accused the state’s political leadership of economic mismanagement, rising unemployment, insecurity and the “cartelisation” of public wealth, and is demanding an independent audit of government finances spanning more than a decade. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the group’s Director General, Maobuye Nangi Obu, […] Group demands forensic audit of Rivers State finances since 2015

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that a fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano State has been successfully contained following a coordinated response involving multiple emergency agencies. The incident, which began on Saturday, February 14, 2026, prompted the rapid deployment of firefighters and emergency personnel from several organizations, including the Kano State […]