“Similarly, NDLEA Operatives arrested a suspected drug trafficker on Friday, Jan. 30 at Okeyson park, Alaba, Lagos, with 15.5kg skunk heading to Onitsha, Anambra state with the illicit consignment,” he stated.

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that while his tenure will end in May 2027, members of his team with whom he has delivered good governance, are poised to…

Some suspects arrested in connection with killings in Yelwata, a town in Benue State, will be arraigned on Monday before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The post FG arraigns alleged perpetrators of Benue killings Monday appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, assures residents of continued good governance after his tenure ends, stating his team will carry on the work. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-assures-of-continued-good-governance-after-tenure/

…urges Nigerians to turn prayer into action, seeks dialogue, unity across faiths First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold the shared values of love, peace, compassion, respect, The post Interfaith Week: First Lady calls for love, peace, compassion, respect appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, dismissed the claim by the Osun State House of Assembly, that he is meddling in the affairs of local government in the state. The Assembly had in a press statement on Sunday morning, frowned at what it described as the “illegal meddleso meness”of the […] The post LG Crisis: Oyetola Slams Osun Assembly Over Claim He Is Meddling In Council Affairs appeared first on OsunDefender.

…calls for unity across cultures, beliefs …describes diversity as Nigeria’s shared strength First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and solidarity across cultures The post World Hijab Day: First Lady urges mutual respect, peaceful coexistence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Governor Lawal was recognised for his leadership approach and his administration’s notable accomplishments, especially in promoting good governance in Zamfara State. The post Governor Lawal wins Sun Governor of the Year award for good governance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Torkwase Nyiekaa For years, access to national identity services in Nigeria has largely mirrored the country’s geography of opportunity, concentrated in cities, state capitals, and administrative hubs. For millions living…

The Royal Organising Committee (ROC) for the Gombe Emirates and Chiefdoms Unity Football Competition, popularly known as the Gombe Emir’s Unity Cup 2026, has been formally inaugurated in Gombe marking…

…references The Economist’s positive analysis of administration’s progress …cites inflation drop, reserve growth, investor return The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said President The post In less than three years, Tinubu has a lot to show for his stewardship — Onanuga appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…says Afrobeat pioneer’s legacy lives on …late musician becomes first African recipient of the award President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, The post Tinubu hails Fela as global icon after Grammy Lifetime Honour appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed that the Labour Party remains a strong and viable political platform in Nigeria, assuring that the party will proceed with its congresses The post Otti reaffirms Labour Party’s strength, unveils timetable for nationwide congresses appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Torkwase Nyiekaa The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has pledged to end the persistent backlog in audit reporting by ensuring the timely submission of the 2023,…

Mr Usman noted that priority is being accorded to the early conclusion of state pilgrims’ accommodation arrangements in Makkah, in compliance with Saudi regulatory timelines. The post NAHCON chair reaffirms commission’s commitment to timely, orderly preparations for 2026 Hajj appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Niger Delta Games, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission and organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited, are scheduled for Edo state from 20-27 February, with all nine states of the region expected to participate The post States on final lap of athletes’ selection for Niger Delta Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Niger Delta region states are on the very end part of their preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as they get set to move into camp ahead their travel…

Idongesit Ashameri Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has explained why his administration declined to host a planned one-million-man crusade by Pastor Yinka Yusuf, saying the decision was informed…

He said the NAF component was currently conducting interdiction missions to intercept fleeing bandits, while ground forces continued to dominate the area to prevent regrouping.

THE Edo State Police Command on Sunday said in the last few days, it has rescued three kidnap victims. The post Police in Edo rescue kidnapped victims, arrest suspects, pipeline vandals appeared first on Vanguard News.

As part of efforts to reinforce Oborevwori’s administration’s commitment to skills-based education and youth empowerment, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that he will on Monday, February…

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice made the disclosure in a statement it issued to journalists on Sunday. The post Benue Killings: FG to arraign suspects Monday, says trial will send strong signal appeared first on Vanguard News.

INNOCENT OWEH Following the implementation of the new tax laws, over 200 accredited civil society organisations, CSOs, are mounting pressure on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Independent Corrupt…

Los Blancos cut Barcelona's lead back to one point at the top of the table after the Spanish champions beat Elche on Saturday. The post Mbappe’s Penalty Earns Real Madrid Late Win Over Nine-Man Rayo appeared first on Channels Television.

ABUJA: Labour Party on Saturday announced that it would hold its congresses from wards to the 36 states of the federation starting March 2026. This would include local government, state/zonal…

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed concern over what he described as the absence of development in Ondo State. According to Sowore, an indigene of the state, who hails from Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, stressed that the state ought […] Ondo should be mourning stagnation at 50, not declaring public holiday – Sowore

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reminded Ndigbo and lovers of Biafra that the sit-at-home it declared on Monday, February 2, 2026, will still hold. The post February 2 sit-at-home sacrosanct – IPOB appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Agbese said Mr Ndume’s claims of lack of transparency on the tax laws are misleading and that the ongoing institutional reviews will resolve the matter. The post Tax Laws: Reps deputy spokesperson dismisses Ndume’s falsification claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An American-based Specialist in Family Medicine and owner of Lakewood Family Clinic, Maryland, USA, Dr. Monisade Adeyemo, has donated medical equipment, worth millions of Naira, to Afe Babalola University Multi-System…

Man Utd beat Fulham 3-2 in a thrilling EPL match. Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time winner secures Michael Carrick’s third straight victory at Old Trafford. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-carrick-extends-perfect-start-as-man-utd-beat-fulham-3-2/

PORT HARCOURT – An 85-year-old woman, Mrs Henrietta Fawehinmi, has asked the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt to compel her son, Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, a former Deputy…

By Olayinka Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Lagos has concluded plans to kickstart its 50-day rotational Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, across each ward in Lagos state today. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting on the 2nd phase of its CVR in Lagos on Wednesday, the Lagos Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Prof. Ayobami Salami, […] The post INEC begins 50-day rotational voter registrations in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has been honoured with The Sun Newspaper’s Political Personality of the Year 2025 Award. The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Otunba…

Amb. Yakubu Musa, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Protocol Liaison Officer (PLO), at the weekend disbursed scholarship fund worth over fifty million (50), to deserving 500 indigenous students studying in…

Anambra’s Police Commissioner orders increased surveillance in response to a declared IPOB sit-at-home, despite conflicting statements from the group. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-orders-surveillance-over-ipob-sit-at-home-order/

The Federal Government has officially handed over the 6MW Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant, located in Iseyin, Oyo State, to Messrs. Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited under a Public-Private Partnership…