Two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists Nigeria have reached the final round of the African qualification round for this year’s global tournament, following a 2-1 defeat of Senegal in Diamniadio on Saturday evening. The post Poland 2026: Falconets overwhelm Senegal 2-1, qualify to face Malawi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Falconets beat Senegal 2-1 in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round tie on Saturday night. Moses Aduku’s edged the contest 3-1 on aggregate. Kindness Ifeanyi, who scored the only goal in Nigeria’s 1-0 first leg win last weekend in Abeokuta, opened scoring for the Falconets from […] U-20 WWCQ: Falconets overcome Senegal, to face Malawi in final round

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended a suspected gunrunner on February 12, 2026, in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. This was contained in a statement by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army. According to the statement, the […] Nigerian Army arrests suspected Gunrunner in Taraba

A devastating fire has engulfed Gidan Gilas, popularly known as Gidan Mai, at the busy Singer Market in Kano, destroying goods worth millions of naira and causing panic among traders and residents on Saturday evening. Eyewitnesses said the inferno started from a provision shop, which was quickly consumed by flames. Thick black smoke billowed into […]

The Federal Government has said it will ensure that the planned ₦300,000 interest-free loans for smallholder farmers and targeted credit support for traders are released quickly and in a transparent The post FG fast-tracks interest-free loans appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Athletes at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have exhausted the entire supply of free condoms just days after the Games began, following a sharp reduction in allocation by organizers from…

In this month February 2026, one of Nigeria’s most prominent business figures, Tony Elumelu, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in a meeting that attracted immediate attention from both economic analysts and the media. The encounter was widely reported across reputable Nigerian outlets and quickly became a focal point for […] The post 2026: Inside Billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Sudden Trip to Bola Tinubu — And Why It Matters appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Paul Onuachu continued his impressive scoring form but Trabzonspor fell 3-2 to Fenerbahce in a keenly contested Turkish Super Lig clash at the Papara Park on Saturday night. Onuachu netted Trabzonspor’s second goal of the game two minutes before the break. It was the Nigeria international’s 16th goal of the season for the Black Sea […] Turkey: Onuachu goal fails to rescue Trabzonspor from defeat against Fenerbahce

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the governor of Kebbi state for the execution and naming of the ultra-modern secretariat. He commended the emir be of Argungu and the sultan…

MAAUN Group of Universities, has felicitated the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, on her 45th birthday. In a statement at the weekend, the Founder MAAUN Group, The post MAAUN Group hails Suwaiba at 45 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria has reaffirmed its resolve to champion multilateral cooperation in confronting hunger and poverty, declaring that the nation remains a responsible and forward-looking voice on the global stage. This was The post Nigeria reaffirms commitment to global fight against hunger appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Idris Kalgo, has said if former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, decides to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, the case against him will die down Kalgo made this statement on Saturday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Trust TV. He was reacting […] Attempted arrest: El-Rufai will be free if he joins APC – ADC stalwart, Kalgo

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Nigeria’s Falconets defeated Senegal 2-1 at Stade Lat Dior , Diamniadio on Saturday night, Prompt News reports. Moses Aduku’s side won the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third  qualifying round tie 3-1 on aggregate. Chinaza Kindness put the visitors in front in the 18th minute.  Kindness rose highest and powered  [...]

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed a murder incident that occurred on Saturday at about 7am at the popular Fruit Market, Oil Mill, Rumuokwurusi, Port Harcourt. The incident reportedly The post Police confirm murder at Port Harcourt market, probe dispute over trading space appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu, Saturday, declared open, the 15th Biennial Police Games, BIPOGA 2026, being hosted by Delta State. The post Tinubu declares biennial Police Games open in Asaba appeared first on Vanguard News.

Emir Sirdam reveals insights into Cubana Chiefpriest amid betrayal allegations, detailing his experiences working with the controversial businessman.

Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu, has alleged that he narrowly escaped an abduction in the past, accusing former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai of hypocrisy over claims of adherence to due process. Odinkalu made the allegation on Saturday in a post on X, whole reacting to what he described as El-Rufai’s recent public […] Odinkalu accuses El-Rufai of hypocrisy over alleged arrest plot

"I'm going to make a visit to Venezuela," Trump told reporters Friday, while adding that the date had not been decided. The post US Waives Venezuela Oil Sanctions appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has firmly rejected allegations by his former Kaduna state counterpart, Nasir El-Rufai, linking him to the disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known The post Ganduje calls for probe of El-Rufai’s claims on Dadiyata’s disappearance appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

High Court denies bail to Abuja socialite Prince Chibuike Echem and Danjuma Mohammed in multi-billion-naira fraud case linked to alleged contract scams.

Oyetola urged members of the party to work towards the victory of the APC in the Aug. 8 governorship election in the state.

Stanley Nwabali faces an uncertain future after leaving Chippa United, with ex-international Bassey Akpan warning the timing could hurt his Super Eagles career.

The Paris prosecutor's office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team of magistrates to analyse files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The post French prosecutors announce special team for Epstein files appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has warned that malnutrition remains a pressing challenge in Benue State, threatening both child survival and the state’s economic future. The post Civil Society seek nutrition investments in Benue to protect children, economy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Traders at the popular Singa Market in Kano metropolis have again suffered heavy losses following a fire outbreak that swept through parts of the market on Saturday evening. The blaze reportedly began in a large provision store before spreading rapidly to adjoining shops, destroying goods estimated to be worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses said the [...]

…says devout Muslim promoted religious harmony in words, deeds …Ojora family prays for Tinubu, First Lady during condolence visit First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday paid a condolence visit to The post First Lady pays condolence visit to Ojora’s family, hails late industrialist’s interfaith legacy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Late singer Ifunanya Nwangene, also known as Nanyah, has been laid to rest in her hometown of Nkanu East, Enugu State, following her tragic death from a snake bite. The The post Singer Ifunanya Nwangene laid to rest in Enugu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…PDP/Accord Party now carcasses—Oyetola …dancing is enough—APC guber candidate  Members and leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State on Saturday formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term The post Osun APC endorse Tinubu for 2027, receives two PDP senators, three Rep members appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State, the Hyper Progressive Movement (HPM), has unveiled a mobilisation fund of over N4.8 million and two vehicles to The post Jigawa APC group unveils N4.8m fund, vehicles to deliver two million votes for Tinubu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Since leaving office as Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has remained a central figure in Nigeria’s political conversation. Controversy has trailed him consistently, and publicity — whether favourable or hostile — has never been in short supply. For editors seeking good copies, El-Rufai is irresistible. From the moment he exited office, his name […] The post El-Rufai: Anatomy of a failed arrest, By Shola Oshunkeye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A trending video has shown the moment an ambulance allegedly knocked down an individual during the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held in Lagos on Saturday. The clip, which surfaced on X, captured participants running along one of the designated routes when an ambulance drove up from behind and appeared to [...]

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District have reaffirmed their total commitment to delivering overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Yusuf and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, in the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: We’ll deliver landslide votes for Tinubu, Abba – Senator Barau appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former Minister of State for Health and later Foreign Affairs, Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong, on Saturday formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Hong The post Former foreign affairs minister Idi Hong dumps PDP for APC in Adamawa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Five members of the national assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have officially joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State. The lawmakers were received on Saturday by APC leaders, party members and supporters in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. They included two senate members, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing […] Five PDP lawmakers defect to APC in Osun

As Nigeria pushes toward its ambitious $1 trillion economy target, a former insurance executive is positioning the financial services sector—and the newly enacted tax law—as twin pillars of macroeconomic transformation.…

THE Action Democratic Party (ADP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to shift the 2027 general election timetable to avoid clashing with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The post Shift 2027 election for Ramadan, ADP tells INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.