The special forces will “aggressively and decisively” address the resurgence of terror attacks in Plateau. The post Chief of Army Staff deploys special forces to Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Panic erupted in Gassol town, headquarters of the Gassol local government area of Taraba State, as irate youths attacked the convoy of a state lawmaker, Hon. Abdullahi Muwalid, who narrowly escaped lynching. The incident happened on Saturday, 7th February 2026, over alleged poor performance and misrepresentation at the house. Hon. Muwalid, who is representing Gassol […]

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has opened up on the reasons behind his rift with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that their differences were based on principles of governance rather than personal animosity. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Monday, El-Rufai clarified that contrary to public belief, he and Tinubu never shared a […]

The Anambra State Government has suspended the headteachers of nine public primary and secondary schools for two weeks over low attendance of pupils and students on Monday. The sanction was announced by the Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Vera Nwadinobi, during an on-the-spot assessment of schools across parts of the [...]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has spoken about the discord between Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports. Osimhen, and Lookman were involved in an on-the-pitch spat during the Super Eagles’ Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique at the [...]

ABUJA – Abia people have been charged to hold the state government accountable for persistent financial inconsistencies and lack of transparency in the administration. A chieftain of the All Progressives…

He said the troops recovered weapons, ammunition, military and police camouflage, and documents, including a foreign passport, during the operations, further degrading the terrorists’ operational capability. The post Army overruns terror camp in Kogi, rescues 14 victims appeared first on Vanguard News.

Two men, who are family members of the five women kidnapped in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba local government area of Ekiti State, have also been detained by the abductors with the N10 million ransom they paid to free the women. The latest abductees, identified as Ibrahim Saliu and Mohammad Saliu, are being held in the kidnappers’ den, […]

Former Kaduna State Governor and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir El-Rufai, has disclosed that the party will not adopt zoning or any form of consensus arrangement in its presidential primary ahead of the next general elections. Speaking on Trust Tv, El-Rufai said the ADC is committed to conducting free, fair, and […] The post There Won’t Be Zoning In ADC Presidential Primaries – El-Rufai appeared first on OsunDefender.

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes wants his old club to sign  Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero. Scholes said he loves the character of the 27-year-old, adding that he would love to see him at the Red Devils. This is coming after Man United’s recent 2-0 win against Spurs in the Premier League at the weekend. […] EPL: I love his character – Paul Scholes hands Man Utd signing to make

A UNILAG couple, Olawale and Blessing Olulaja, share their inspiring journey of graduating together while raising three children and overcoming hurdles. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-children-two-degrees-unilag-couple-beat-odds-to-graduate/

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has explained the reason he didn't join Peter Obi to protest at the NASS against the blocking of the real-time election result.

Imo State recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a week-long programme of events. The celebration, which culminated in a grand finale on February 7, 2026, featured notable guests, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, business moguls, and other stakeholders from within and outside the state. The golden jubilee provided a platform to highlight the […]

Pharmacists advocate for inclusion in routine immunisation services to reduce the number of unvaccinated children in Nigeria and improve public health. Read More: https://punchng.com/pharmacists-seek-inclusion-in-immunisation-services-to-expand-coverage/

Emmanuel Fernandez has won Glasgow Rangers’ Player of the Month award for January, DAILY POST reports. Fernandez was recognised for his strong defensive displays during the month under review. The Gers conceded just one goal in January. It’s the first time the centre-back will be winning the individual accolade since his arrival at the club. […] Scotland: Fernandez scoops Rangers’ Player of the Month award 

No fewer than nine worshippers were abducted by suspected bandits in the early hours of Sunday during a vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, in the Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. It was learnt on Monday that the attack occurred at about 2am while the church was observing a [...]

Nigeria’s Harmattan season has shown unusual patterns this year, particularly in Northern Nigeria, raising concerns among climate experts and residents. Traditionally, the Harmattan period between November and February is marked by intense cold, dry winds and dusty conditions. However, the 2025/2026 season has been noticeably different, with inconsistent coldness and changing weather patterns, which experts […]

Dutch electronics giant Philips reports a €897 million annual profit for 2025, its first since 2021, signaling a strong recovery from recent losses. Read More: https://punchng.com/dutch-electronics-giant-philips-posts-first-annual-profit-since-2021/

The Senate has reacted to the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which  ruled that the Red Chamber acted within its constitutional powers when it suspended the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged misconduct. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s parliamentary privilege and constitutional rights […]

The Nigeria Police Force sealed the secretariat on 19 November 2025 following clashes between rival factions of the PDP leadership. The post PDP secretariat remains sealed amidst reopening claim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Abdul Ningi, has aired his view on The post 98% of Senators keyed into E-transmission of results — Senator Ningi appeared first on Tribune Online.

Residents of Danhonu II community in New Millennium City, Chikun local government area, Kaduna State, have staged a protest at the Millennium City Divisional Police Headquarters over the abduction of seven residents. They demanded urgent action against a surge in kidnappings in the area. The protesters, who blocked the major access road to the police […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security has added 18 more Nigerians to its deportation list, raising the total number of Nigerians slated for removal over criminal convictions to 97. The latest development comes barely a week after it was reported that 79 Nigerians convicted of various offences had been pencilled down for deportation by [...]

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Kogi following sustained offensive operations against terrorists within forest enclaves around Lokoja axis. A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday that the rescue followed a successful assault on Batijjo’s camp in the Adonkolo/Kakanda Forest. The source […] Troops overrun terror camp in Kogi, rescue 14 victims

First Lady Remi Tinubu has described the United States’ recent intervention and scrutiny in Nigeria as a “blessing,” saying they have helped draw global attention to the country’s security challenges and ongoing reforms. In an interview with Fox News in Washington, D.C., the President’s wife reflected on the heightened international focus on Nigeria, including criticisms […]

The Nigerian government has officially reopened the Nigeria-Niger border at the Kamba corridor, aiming to revitalise trade and strengthen West African ties Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reopens-nigeria-niger-border/

Immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has said that his successor and incumbent governor Uba Sani is not his godson. El-Rufai made this known on Monday in an interview on Trust TV, adding that he does not care about  his successor. He said, “Governor Uba Sani is not my godson. I don’t care […] Gov Uba Sani not my godson – El-Rufai

An 18-year-old housewife has been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly mutilating her husband’s genitals with a sharp object. The incident, it was gathered, occurred on Friday, during a domestic dispute in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, told PUNCH Metro in a telephone conversation that […] The post 18-Year-Old Wife Cuts Husband’s Manhood appeared first on OsunDefender.

The national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party remained locked on Monday as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, delayed its planned move to take over the party’s secretariat. The Wike-backed group attributed its absence at the PDP national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, to what it described as [...]

Enugu Air has strengthened its operational capacity with the addition of a new Embraer 195 aircraft to its fleet, underscoring its growing commitment to safe, reliable and efficient air travel…

The Chairman of Ado Local Government, Sunday Oche, confirmed the abduction and said security agencies had been mobilised. The post Terrorists abduct nine worshippers in Benue days after deadly Kwande attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Senate has pledged strict oversight and effective implementation of the proposed N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to ensure that budgetary allocations translate into tangible benefits for Nigerians. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, gave the assurance yesterday during the public hearing and interactive session on the 2026 Appropriation Bill in Abuja. He assured Nigerians that […]

A total of 1,500 residents of Bunkure local government area in Kano State have benefitted from a free dental outreach championed by the FCT minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, as part of her empowerment programme. The event held at the Bunkure Primary Health Care Centre brought relief and restored smiles to a community long burdened […]

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has said the elimination of revenue leakages in the Federation Account will serve as a critical pathway to Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability and long-term economic stability. The governor made the assertion at the opening ceremony of the ongoing retreat of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Postmortem Sub-Committee on Assessing […]

A retired army officer has been shot dead in a suspected armed bandit attack in Benue State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the attack occurred on Sunday at about 5:00 p.m. in Anem Village, Ikyurav-Ya, Kwande Local Government Area […] Suspected gunmen kill retired soldier in Benue

The Anambra State Government has suspended headteachers of nine state-owned schools for two weeks following reports of low attendance of pupils and students on Monday. Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Vera Nwadinobi, announced their suspension on Monday, during an assessment visit to the affected schools to monitor attendance. Nwadinobi expressed […] The post Sit-At-Home: Anambra Suspends Nine Headteachers Over Pupils’ Low Attendance appeared first on OsunDefender.