Proceedings in the Senate have been momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, after a motion to rescind the earlier amendment. DAILY POST reports that the motion to rescind the bill was formally seconded on Tuesday. This paved the way for the red chamber of […] Electoral Act: Motion on election timetable stalls proceedings in Senate

JOHANNESBURG - Vision Group has moved to reassure stakeholders in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana following the provisional liquidation filing of Tongaat Hulett Limited in South Africa. The post Vision Group pledges support for Tongaat’s regional operations after South Africa liquidation filing appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

An APC chieftain urges opposition to drop 2027 ambitions, stating President Tinubu’s achievements make any challenge for the Tinubu 2027 election futile. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-opposition-no-match-for-tinubu-says-apc-chieftain/

Minority members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday staged a dramatic walkout from plenary in protest against the passage of key provisions in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, accusing the majority of pushing partisan interests ahead of electoral integrity. The post Minority lawmakers stage walkout over clause 60(3), 84 as Reps pass Electoral Act amendments appeared first on Vanguard News.

In modern music, the term one-hit wonder carries a weight that is both nostalgic and controversial. It evokes memories of songs that seemed to explode overnight on the radio or streaming platforms, capturing the public imagination, yet were rarely followed by additional hits of comparable magnitude. Billboard, the preeminent authority on music rankings, recently compiled […] The post Billboard’s 25 biggest one‑Hit wonders of the 21st Century revealed: How Rema ranked and why fans disagree appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Director General of the National Agency Against Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Adamu Bello, has identified sustained grassroots mobilisation and sensitisation as very pivotal to tackling the menace of human trafficking in the country. The DG equally called for the involvement of the religious leaders and traditional rulers and every other stakeholder to Read More: https://punchng.com/naptip-dg-calls-for-grassroots-support-to-tackle-human-trafficking/

Ahead of the Federal Capital Territory council election coming up on Saturday, youth of the nation’s capital have held a peaceful march to the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, demanding accountability and open budgeting by those who would emerge as the new chairmen. The youths who walked from the Federal Secretariat to the FCTA bearing […] FCT Area Council Polls: Nigerian youths submit citizens’ demands to candidates, others

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that Napoli treated him like a dog during his time at the club. Osimhen stated this when asked about his relationship with Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis before the club released a video mocking him on TikTok for missing a penalty against Bologna in the past. According to […] ‘Napoli treated me like a dog’ – Osimhen

Before dissolving into the executive session, lawmakers were considering a motion to rescind Clause 28 of the amendment bill, which had reduced the period within which INEC must publish a notice of election from 360 days to 180 days. The post Electoral Act: Electronic transmission debate forces Senate into closed-door session appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Three people have been confirmed killed with an unspecified number injured and houses razed following an attack on Garga community in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias. The attack occurred late Monday, February 16. It was gathered that the heavily armed attackers, numbering over 100, rode into […] Three killed, houses burnt as bandits attack another Plateau community

Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday staged a walkout, chanting “APC Ole,” following the adoption of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Trouble started after Rep. Bamidele Salam moved a motion to remove the provision allowing manual transmission, arguing that retaining it could undermine the credibility of the electoral process and […] ‘APC ole’ – Reps chant during walk out over electronic transmission

These 5 celebrity marital dramas dominated Nigerian social media in January 2026. From Portable's arrest to Tonto Dikeh's surprise reconciliation, the internet shook

Israel has occupied east Jerusalem since 1967 and later annexed it in a move not recognised by the international community. The post Israel accused of move expanding Jerusalem borders for first time since 1967 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The witnesses denied threatening Ali Bello and his co-defendant with an electric chair while obtaining their statements preparatory to the N10 billion fraud trial. The post N10bn Fraud Trial: Two EFCC witnesses deny obtaining statements from Ali Bello, co-defendant by coercion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has charged the ECOWAS Court of Justice to come up with guidelines that will facilitate the enforcement of its judgments by member states. The CJN gave the charge in Abuja when the President of the Court, Justice Ricardo Goncalves, led a delegation of the court’s judges […] CJN charges ECOWAS Court to work out guidelines for judgments enforcement

L-R: Managing Director/CEO, One17 Financial Services, Ismail Rufai; Professor of Islamic Banking and Finance, Yobe State University, Prof. Adam Abubakar, Esq.; Managing Partner, The Metropolitan Law Firm, Ummahani Amin, Partner,…

HARARE - The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs and the Air Force of Zimbabwe to pay US$116,772.48 in damages to a widow following a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a military vehicle. The post High Court orders Defence Ministry to pay US$116k over fatal military vehicle crash appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has revealed why he decided to leave Napoli following a controversial social media incident that forced his exit.

Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill come together for their son King Andre's 10th birthday, sharing heartfelt messages and a family photo that warms hearts.

While the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to bolster self-sufficiency, many nations remain heavily tied to global supply chains. The post 10 most import-dependent countries in Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

WAEC has released the 2025 private WASSCE results, reporting an 11.47% performance drop as female candidates recorded stronger results than males.

Ikorodu did Valentine’s Day differently this year. Instead of the usual quiet plans, many residents gathered at the Ferry Terminal where music, laughter and celebration filled the space as Goldberg brought its Takeover Party to town. Goldberg’s Takeover Party has built a reputation for showing up where people already know how to have a good […] Ikorodu DJ Bags N2 Million as Goldberg Valentine Takeover Draws Huge Crowd

The president says policy execution will be measured by factories built, jobs created, exports from nation's ports. The post Tinubu unveils Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Blessing Lere-Adams, a Director with the Federal Ministry of Works, on six charges of money laundering and corruption. Lere-Adams appeared before the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday over alleged offences said to have occurred between August 2022 and January 2024 in the […] The post ICPC Arraigns Ministry Director Over Alleged Money Laundering, Corruption appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Health, has directed the immediate disengagement of directors who have spent eight years or more in the directorate cadre. Those affected include directors in the ministry, federal hospitals and affiliated agencies, according to a memo obtained in Abuja on Tuesday. The development follows an earlier directive mandating […] BREAKING: Nigerian Govt orders immediate retirement of long-serving directors

President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is setting Nigeria on the path for sustainable growth and inclusive development. The post Tinubu’s purposeful, servant-oriented leadership ensuring Nigeria’s sustainable growth, devt – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested three suspects and recovered guns, ammunition and hard drugs in two separate operations. The arrests were announced in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe. According to him, “On 19th January 2026, the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested Mba […] Police arrest three suspects, seize guns, drugs in Enugu

A Nigerian man voiced his opinion on the Super Eagles’ dispute with DR Congo regarding the World Cup playoff, urging FIFA for justice amid controversy.

The Lagos chapter of the NURTW has officially unveiled a new motor park in Oyingbo named the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Modern Garage. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nurtw-names-lagos-motor-park-after-tinubu/

Frank Onyeka marked his first appearance for Coventry City in style, earning glowing praise from manager Frank Lampard after a commanding display in the Sky Blues’ 3–1 win over Middlesbrough. The post Frank Lampard ‘pleased’ with Onyeka’s Coventry debut appeared first on Vanguard News.

A man has gone viral on social media after reacting to the trending saga between a Russian man and several African women. Netizens reacted massively.

The House of Representatives on Tuesday rescinded the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill it passed last December, especially Section 60(3). The former clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act amendment bill, mandated INEC to electronically transmit results from polling units to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IREV) in real time, together with physical collation of results. However, […]

Iyabo Ojo, Omotola Jalade, and other Nollywood stars have weighed in on the heated dispute between Kunle Afolayan and Funke Akindele over movie promotion strategy

THE Senate on Tuesday reconvened for an emergency plenary session, dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for rescission and re-Committal of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026 to enable the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Adjust its elections timetable. The post Senate reopens Electoral Bill to allow INEC adjust 2027 poll timetable appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is setting Nigeria on the path for sustainable growth and inclusive development. Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality Lecture Series, organised by the Facility of Social Science, Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. The theme of the lecture is “Exemplary Leadership and Infrastructural […] Tinubu’s purposeful, servant-oriented leadership ensuring Nigeria’s sustainable growth, development – Wike

A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has mourned the passing of renowned American civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, describing him as one…