Arsenal will be hoping local rivals Tottenham can do them a favour when City visit north London, while Villa host Brentford on Sunday. The post Arsenal Thrash Leeds To Stretch Premier League Advantage appeared first on Channels Television.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-dominated National Assembly of deliberately delaying the passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill, warning that continued postponement could imperil the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Friday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party said the delay […] ADC accuses National Assembly of delaying passage of 2025 Electoral Bill

Nigerian lawmakers decry the North-West economic decline, calling for coordinated efforts to address insecurity, poverty, and infrastructure deficits. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmakers-decry-north-west-economic-decline/

Everton salvaged a dramatic late draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, with Beto scoring in the seventh minute of added time to cancel out Pascal Gross’ first-half strike.

IPOB Reaffirms Kanu As Sole Authority, Denies Secret Meeting With Anambra Gov The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reaffirmed that its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, remains the sole authority…

Spokesman of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful, has reacted to the group’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s advise to residents of the South-East to ignore the Monday, February 2, 2026 sit-at-home declared by the group in solidarity with traders of Onitsha Main Market. Onitsha Main Market was closed for a week by Anambra State […] Sit-at-home: Non-member cannot speak for IPOB – Emma Powerful replies lawyer, Ejiofor 

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has dismissed suggestions that his administration may remove Muhammadu Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. According to the governor, there is “absolutely no plan or agreement” aimed at unseating Sanusi from the throne. This clarification was made by the governor’s Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature, during an interview […] The post No Plans To Remove Sanusi As Emir Of Kano – Gov Yusuf appeared first on OsunDefender.

Governor Nwifuru dissolves Amasiri Community's leadership after violent attacks. Four dead in Edda Local Government Area as boundary disputes escalate.

He also dismissed all political appointees from the community, including the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Amari Omaka.

The newly elected Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State has declared its allegiance to the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, led by Kabiru Turaki, describing the national leadership as the only legitimate authority within the party. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Lagos State PDP Publicity […] Lagos PDP pledges loyalty to Turaki-led NWC

Arsenal delivered a crushing response to their recent wobble on Saturday, tearing Leeds United apart in a ruthless 4–0 demolition at a rain-lashed Elland Road to reassert their authority in the Premier League title race.

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to ensure they submit their yearly tax returns, emphasizing that compliance is mandatory for both individuals and employers. Oyedele made the call during a webinar held in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board and targeted at HR […] Everybody must file tax returns by March 31 – Nigerian govt

The governor said the decision was informed by increasing traffic congestion and transportation challenges in the area, stressing that the project would improve mobility, enhance road safety and stimulate economic activities in Bakori The post Gov Radda approves dual carriage road project for Bakori LGA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the launch of the industry’s first dedicated Gold Launchpad — a groundbreaking event that enables users to buy tokenized gold at half price with The post MEXC Unveils Industry-First Gold Launchpad: Zero-Fee Tokenized Gold Investments Arrive as Gold Prices Hit Record Highs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Manchester United has officially announced the permanent transfer of defender Rhys Bennett to Fleetwood Town. The confirmation came in a statement on the club’s website on Saturday. Bennett, who spent the previous season on loan at Fleetwood, made 35 league appearances for the League Two club. The 22-year-old rose through the ranks in United’s academy […] Transfer: Man Utd confirm deal for Bennett

The market leader has, however, appealed for some time to enable traders to remove their goods from areas affected by illegal structures. The post Anambra govt, traders agree on phased remodelling of Onitsha market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Discover why governors blame the socio-economic North-West decline on a widening skills gap and collapsed industries, leading to insecurity and unemploymen Read More: https://punchng.com/nwest-decline-tied-to-skills-gap-industry-collapse-govs-ex-minister/

Harrysong threatens ex-wife Alexer Peres with a ₦1 billion lawsuit after her tearful custody surrender video, giving her 14 days to issue a public apology

UNODC's commendation followed recent declaration of the NPF-NCC AS the Best cybercrime Unit in Africa by INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Directorate in Singapore.

Two people were killed and four others injured after unknown gunmen attacked a farm near an illegal mining site in Taran, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, police have confirmed. The attack occurred at about 11:30 pm on Thursday, January 29, at a site owned by the Ban Community of Barkin-Ladi LGA. A police […] Gunmen kill two, injure four in night raid on Plateau farm

The operations come against the backdrop of sustained security challenges in parts of north-western Nigeria, where criminal gangs have in recent years targeted rural communities for abductions and other violent crimes. The post Police rescue two kidnap victims, arrest suspect in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Amasiri community was recently involved in a land dispute with neighbouring Okporojo village, in Oso community of Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, resulting in four deaths and destruction of several properties. The post Nigerian governor sacks aides, dethrones traditional rulers over deadly land dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai have killed a top Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander and thwarted several terrorist and criminal activities across Borno and Adamawa States, the military confirmed on Saturday. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of the JTF Headquarters, Lt Colonel Sani […] The post Military Confirms Killing Of Top ISWAP Commander appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigerian Afrobeat songstress, Ayra Starr, has named Burna Boy her top collaboration choice. Ayra Starr made this known while speaking with Love Island USA star, Chelley Bissainthe, during a Billboard interview shared about her nomination for the 2026 Grammy. While tagging it a moment of reassurance in her career, Ayra Starr said “I am very […] ‘Burna Boy is my number one collaboration choice’ — Ayra Starr reveals

The association had expected well over a thousand people to take part, and Danes braved subzero temperatures en masse to support their veterans and the 44 Danes who died in Afghanistan. The post Thousands Join Danish War Vets’ Silent March After Trump ‘Insult’ appeared first on Channels Television.

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the party’s South-South Vice Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, has lauded Friday’s Federal High Court ruling that nullified the party’s recently held National Convention. In a statement issued on Saturday, the state chairman of the Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-pdp-faction-hails-court-nullification-of-ibadan-convention/

Two people, including a soldier, were killed in the early hours of Friday when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to Zagazola Makama, the attack occurred at about 1:20 am on January 31. Security patrol teams responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a sustained gun […] Bandit attack claims two lives in Katsina

He disclosed that OOU is currently ranked 16th out of 321 universities nationwide in the latest Webometrics ranking, placing second among state-owned institutions in Ogun State.

  Donald Peterson, PhD, President and Founder of the D-Peterson Foundation, represents a rare blend of academic excellence, policy leadership, and grassroots impact in Nigeria’s development space. Though not one…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Jigawa Command, has promised to investigate a suspected trafficking case involving four persons handed to it by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS. The State Commander, Mr Abdulkadir Turajo, said this on Saturday in Dutse. Turajo said the command received the four victims on Friday […] NAPTIP receives 4 victims of human trafficking intercepted at Jigawa border

The governor clarified that the oil drilling exercise is being carried out by the Federal Government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and not by the Ogun State Government. The post Abiodun commissions roads in Ijebu-Ode, clears air on Ogun oil exploration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A popular cleric has warned the NFF that the Super Eagles face a bleak future unless a Nigerian coach is appointed and treated equally to foreign managers.

The ADC warns that electoral bill delays by the National Assembly could undermine critical reforms and threaten the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 elections Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-warns-delays-in-electoral-bill-threaten-2027-elections/

The governor who made this known on Friday, noted that the village was selected following the accidental bombing that claimed innocent lives in December 2023. The post How Tudun Biri village was reconstructed — Governor Sani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State — Governor Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed that education remains a cornerstone of his administration’s developmental agenda, emphasizing continued investment in the sector as essential for securing the state’s future. The Governor made the statement during the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), held at the institution’s permanent site in Ago-Iwoye. […] Abiodun donates N2m to overall best graduating student of OOU, says education pillar of development 

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has recorded a commanding performance in the Bono East Region, securing 5,049 votes across all 11 constituencies in the New Patriotic Party's presidential primaries held on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Dr Bawumia's tally represents approximately 69% of the total valid votes cast in the region, cementing his dominance in an area considered crucial to the party's fortunes.