A new dawn has begun in Labour Party (LP) as Senator Nenadi Usman formally assumed control of the party’s national secretariat in The post Abure’s reign over as Nenadi takes over LP secretariat appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, has taken diverse measures to counter disinformation, while sustaining further an integrity in the information sphere in West African region. In late January 2026, it convened a two-day regional training programme for journalists and media practitioners in Cabo Verde, to strengthen […]

Tunisian referee Haitham Guirat, who officiated several matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been suspended indefinitely by the Tunisian Football Federation following a major officiating error in a domestic league fixture. The post AFCON referee suspended over officiating errors appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Police have arraigned three men before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Tuesday The post Three men arraigned for allegedly assaulting woman in Ibadan appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has resigned from office, effective Monday, February 9. Professor Usman announced The post Why I resigned as NAHCON chair, by Prof Usman appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Martini also raised concerns about weak leadership and restrictions on civil society and press freedom, which she said make it harder to fight corruption. She called on world

The world is set for another extraordinary encounter with the love of God in action, accompanied by remarkable signs and wonders, as the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris return from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15, 2026, daily at 2:00 PM (GMT+1). Broadcast live across continents and translated in real time […] Global expectations rise as Healing Streams Live services with Pastor Chris returns March 13 -15

Following the massacre of more than 170 persons in two Kwara State communities by bandits last week, the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has called on governors of Yoruba-speaking states to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity in the zone. The post Kwara killings: OPC wants South-West govs to declare state of emergency on insecurity appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has dealt smugglers a costly blow, intercepting contraband goods worth a staggering Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N172 million within three months. Unveiling the seizures at a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday, the Area Comptroller, Anderson Jaja, said the command’s dragnet had been wide and […]

A Russian attack damaged an energy facility in Ukraine's southern Black Sea region of Odesa, the largest private energy investor in Ukraine, power company DTEK, said on Tuesday. The post Russian strike damages energy facility in Ukraine’s Odesa region appeared first on Tribune Online.

The witnesses told the court they heard female screams in the night of the armed robbery incident when the Arise News journalist and a security guard were killed in Abuja. The post Witnesses recount fatal robbery that claimed Arise News anchor’s life appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinie Tempah credits his creativity to his Igbo heritage, sparking pride among the community. He highlights the global excellence of the Igbo in arts and culture.

The Federal Government flags off food support in Sokoto for 20,000 vulnerable households, providing essential items to combat hunger and poverty. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-kicks-off-food-support-for-20000-vulnerable-households-in-sokoto/

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated senators following the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the six-month suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in March 2025. The post Natasha: Akpabio congratulates senators over Appeal Court judgment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Among the standout players of Nigerian heritage celebrated by the President are quarterback Jalen Milroe, defensive force Nick Emmanwori, veteran linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, linebacker Boye Maye, and offensive lineman Olu Oluwatimi, all of whom contributed to the Seahawks’ dominant performance.

Former Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, has declared his support for the second term bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Speaking at a town hall meeting…

Samuel D. Marcus, a Logistics Specialist with the U.S. Department of Defense, has been arrested and charged with laundering millions of dollars for a group of Nigerian-based scammers, U.S. authorities announced. The post U.S. official faces 100 years for helping Nigerian fraudsters launder millions appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wike hoped that this would be the President's last intervention on the crisis rocking Rivers State. The post Wike Confirms Meeting Tinubu With Fubara, Asks Rivers Assembly To Do ‘The Needful’ appeared first on Channels Television.

NIMC has launched a new toll-free customer service line, 08000616462, to provide faster support for all NIN-related issues. Get help with enrolment & more. Read More: https://punchng.com/nimc-unveils-new-help-line-for-improved-service-delivery/

ABUJA: Senator Nenadi Usman (first female national chairman of a political party) on Tuesday led members of the caretaker committee of the party to take over the party’s Secretariat in…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has stressed that the Armed Forces alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s security challenges, calling for urgent strengthening of the Nigeria Police Force…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to his electoral mandate, declaring he will "never walk away" from fighting for the British people amid recent internal Labour Party challenges, while shifting focus to a broader battle against right-wing politics. The post Resignation: I’ll never walk away, says UK PM, Starmer appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Police has arraigned a 50-year-old Adewale Yusuff, before an Iyanganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan The post Police arraign 50-year-old over alleged land fraud in Ibadan appeared first on Tribune Online.

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator has told an Abuja court that commercial banks stockpiled redesigned Naira notes during the contentious currency overhaul, a move he said deepened the suffering of Nigerians when cash became scarce. The witness, Chinedu Eneanya, appearing as the seventh prosecution witness (PW7) in the trial of former Central […]

“The long-stop date by which all conditions required to complete the transaction expired on 26 January 2026, and certain conditions (including regulatory conditions) were not fully met,” the statement read. The post Access Bank’s bid to acquire Bidvest Bank collapses amid regulatory setbacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A political advocacy voice, Hon. Comrade Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, has called for restraint, maturity and balance in public conversations as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, urging influential voices across The post 2027: Group urges balance, restraint in national discourse ahead of elections appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says President Tinubu’s intervention in the Rivers crisis will be the last, urging a final resolution between the parties involved Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-crisis-tinubu-wont-intervene-again-wike/

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, urges NYSC corps members to leave lasting legacies, assuring them of his administration’s support and security. Read More: https://punchng.com/leave-lasting-legacy-in-rivers-fubara-urges-corps-members/

United States flagged ships have been advised to avoid Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.  The post US advises ships to avoid Iranian waters amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Tribune Online.

President Tinubu congratulates Nigerian players in the Super Bowl, hailing their achievements after the Seattle Seahawks’ victory as a source of national p Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-nigerian-players-after-seahawks-super-bowl-win/

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The tradition ruler said while representatives of the National and South-South Zonal bodies of RTIFN visited his Palace on Tuesday, 3rd of February and Friday the 6th of February 2026, the visits were purely courtesy visits in line with the Palace’s culture of hospitality.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has thrown its weight behind the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) moves to recalibrate its operations with artificial intelligence–driven transformation. The Director General of The post NITDA backs Artificial Intelligence-driven transformation at Corporate Affairs Commission appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A young widow broke down in tears on Tuesday at the ongoing OccupyNASS protest at the National Assembly in Abuja, pleading with lawmakers to deliver credible electoral reforms and mandate real-time electronic transmission of election results.

An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that commercial banks hoarded the redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 notes, leading to untold hardship for Nigerians during the period of the redesign. The post Emefiele: Commercial banks hoard redesigned Naira notes, EFCC witness tells Court appeared first on Tribune Online.

NASA is now aiming to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, in another delay over weather conditions, the US agency announced Tuesday. The post Launch to ISS delayed again over weather: NASA appeared first on Vanguard News.