Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has lamented the inadequate healthcare institutions in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Obi made the remarks shortly after donating N15 million to St. Philomena College of Nursing, Benin City, Edo State. Obi said the donation was part of his contribution to the development of […] Peter Obi decry inadequate healthcare institutions in Nigeria

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has described the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lotus Bank, unlocking a whopping N100 billion revolving credit facility, as a bold step to shatter longstanding debt financing hurdles for renewable energy projects. The agreement, signed on Monday in Abuja, targets mini-grid developers under the World Bank-backed Distributed Access to Renewable […]

As Disu takes over at the Louis Edet House in Abuja, Nigerians expect his policing with a human face philosophy to go a long way in addressing the country's security challenges.  The post Five Must-Know Facts About Acting IGP Tunji Disu appeared first on Channels Television.

Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, again attacked the Edo State secretariat. DAILY POST reports that the incident allegedly occurred a few minutes after the state leadership of the party received Barrister Olumide Akpata. Akpata was received by Mr. Peter Obi, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, Senator Roland Owie, Prof. Oserhiemen […] Thugs attack Edo ADC secretariat, 24 hours after Jarret Tenebe, APC chairman’s threat

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai. Atiku further expressed concern The post Atiku demands transparency over el-Rufai’s detention appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Antoine Fuqua, the director of ‘Michael’, the biopic about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, spoke recently about the superstar’s influence on his career. Fuqua said Michael’s refusal to be boxed into the ‘black artiste only’ category and his successful transition from musician to producing mini film music videos had a significant impact on the […]

The former railway managing director faces seven charges including abuse of office, money laundering, and unlawful enrichment as a public official. The post EFCC arraigns former railway managing director for alleged $385,000, N165m money laundering appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to immediately clarify reports claiming that more than N10 billion was allegedly paid as ransom and that two senior Boko Haram commanders were freed to secure the release of pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri. In a statement issued on Tuesday […] ADC demands clarification over alleged N10bn ransom, release of Boko Haram commanders

Fans of the award-winning Japanese animation director, Hayao Miyazaki, are in for a treat this March, as his 1989 Ghibli animation ‘Kiki’s Service’ will be released on IMAX on March 13, 2026. The reproduction stars American actors Kirsten Dunst (as Kiki), Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds. Synopsis: A 13-year-old witch moves to a seaside town […]

By Sherifdeen Amusa  The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has called on the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, to order the release of four Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) The post Rights group demands release of tanker drivers, seeks police probe appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The World Bank has identified human capital development as a critical factor for Nigeria to achieve its $1trillion economy goal. The post W/Bank: Human capital dev’t critical to Nigeria’s $1trillion economy goal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has claimed that his old club is five steps backwards under manager Liam Rosenior. The Nigerian also insisted that the Chelsea hierarchy made a mistake parting ways with Enzo Maresca, adding that they made a ‘crazy’ decision. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Obi Mikel said: “Man United being […] EPL: Chelsea five steps backwards under Rosenior – Obi Mikel

Actor Jeff Owolewa (Tony Montana) shares details of colleague, Okemesi's condition, says he's in coma after hospital rejection, appeals for prayers and support

In response to social media campaigns targeting Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, over alleged overlaps in his NYSC discharge certificate and Nigerian Law School results, The post Southeast group warns against alleged blackmail of Deputy Speaker Kalu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Journalists on Tuesday have raised concerns over the growing impact of climate change on indigenous communities in Abuja, calling on the federal and regional authorities to take proactive measures to…

The Lagos State Government has arrested 46 people for open defecation during early morning enforcement operations across Lagos Island. The arrests were carried out by the Anti-Open Defecation Squad between February 20 and 22, 2026, during routine checks around Ebute Ero and nearby areas, including Apongbon, Isale Eko, Marina, CMS, Obalende and Adeniji Adele. Confirming […] Lagos govt arrests 46 for open defecation

FORMER Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order, saying his (Wike’s) conduct during Saturday's election in Abuja was a complete embarrassment to Nigerians. The post Bode George to Tinubu: Stop Wike before it’s too late appeared first on Vanguard News.

Popular streaming service Hulu has ordered a pilot series of Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot, with actress Danielle Deadwyler cast as co-lead. The reboot, part of Coogler’s five-year deal with Disney, is a collaboration by Coogler’s Proximity Media, Onyx Collective, and 20th Television. Coogler, who had contacted the original ‘X-Files’ creator Chris Carter in 2023 about […]

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, erstwhile National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress were on Tuesday allegedly attacked by suspected thugs in Edo State. This was disclosed by Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement […] The post Gunmen Attack Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, ADC Chieftains In Edo appeared first on OsunDefender.

“I love music. I have always loved music, and I make good music," Ray Emordi said. The post Nollywood actor Ray Emordi dumps acting for music appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, Matthew Ndagoso, has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Ndagoso emerged alongside other members of the conference’s executive at the ongoing 2026 First Plenary Meeting of Catholic Bishops holding in Abuja. He succeeds Lucius Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri, whose four-year tenure as CBCN […]

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has charged boy-children to imbibe discipline and consider careers in the military and other security services. Mrs. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge The post Lagos First Lady, Nigerian Army charge boy-children on discipline, military career appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon has pointed out that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has failed to score a goal in his last two matches for the Turkish Süper Lig champions. Buffon made the comments while discussing Galatasaray’s Champions League Round of 16 playoff second-leg tie with Juventus on Wednesday. Recall that Galatasaray defeated the Serie A […] UCL: Osimhen hasn’t scored in two matches – Buffon on Juventus, Galatasaray second leg

Real Madrid will not consider a possible Jose Mourinho return to coach the club, Diario AS reports. Mourinho is expected to watch from the stands, as his Benfica side plays Los Blancos in the Champions League play-off second leg on Wednesday night. And it appears there will be no chance of him taking his place […] UCL: Real Madrid will not allow Mourinho return to Bernabeu

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has advanced talks with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to ensure only genuine certificates and candidates with authentic results gain admission into NOUN. The post NECO, NOUN partner to boost Result verification  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS = The Federal Government has debunked alleged payment of ransom to kidnappers to rescue Niger State school children.   A statement on Tuesday signed by the Minister of Information…

A financial advisor and co-founder of Policy Shapers, Comfort Adaora Okafor, has described the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as Nigeria’s strongest institutional safeguard against fiscal leakages and overreliance on foreign reform models. Okafor, who also serves as a board member of Policy Alert and has contributed to policy design and institutional accountability under the USAID–Palladium […]

The management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Ltd., FPEDL, has confirmed the electrocution of a suspected power facility vandal in Awka, Anambra State. A statement by the Head of Communications of the company, Mr Izunna Okafor, stated that the unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Ogechukwu Street, Awka. […] Suspected vandal electrocuted in Awka

For eight-year-old Janine Nneoma Obasi from Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, age is no barrier to dreaming big—or to working tirelessly to make those dreams real. In The post Little Janine Obasi eyes continental glory appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

HARARE - The Government of Zimbabwe has abandoned negotiations for a proposed US$350 million health funding agreement with the Donald Trump administration after Emmerson Mnangagwa directed officials to halt discussions, arguing that national sovereignty outweighed the potential benefits of the deal despite mounting challenges in the country’s health sector. The post Mnangagwa halts US$350 million health deal talks with Trump administration appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly has stressed the importance of finding a way to stop Victor Osimhen in their UEFA Champions League clash, DAILY POST reports. The Bianconeri will welcome Galatasaray to the Juventus Stadium on Wednesday for the second leg of their playoff tie. Osimhen troubled Juventus defenders in the first leg with his pressing […] UCL Playoffs: Juventus must stop Osimhen – Kelly

Far from the picture of regulatory overreach and investor flight painted in ADVAN's open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently, Nigeria's advertising industry has been growing, and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has the independent research to prove it. The post ARCON: Advertising industry reforms yielding positive results, not decline – Fadolapo appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former Adamawa councilor, Hon. David Dahbille Ndevino, was brutally killed, which has raised concerns over political violence in his community.

AFP reported on Tuesday that the Nigerian government paid a "huge" ransom to Boko Haram and released two of its senior commanders to secure the release of the pupils. The post Papiri Abductions: Nigerian govt denies paying ransom to terrorists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday inspected affected parts of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1, Lagos, announcing that Fingers D and E will The post Keyamo inspects MMIA Terminal 1, announces relocation ahead of demolition appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Balogun said the combined gestures go beyond ceremonial celebration and reflect a commitment to promoting excellence within the education sector. The post Gov Abiodun commended for honouring Nigeria’s best teacher appeared first on Vanguard News.