Sanwo-Olu described the celebrant as a product of purposeful leadership, noting that Alhaji Shakiru Seriki Bamu’s enduring relevance lies in the number of lives he has guided and opportunities he has helped create over decades of public service.

The Osun APC accuses Governor Adeleke’s administration of sponsoring a pensioners’ protest over local government funds, a claim the governor’s aide denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/adelekes-aide-osun-apc-bicker-over-planned-pensioners-protest/

Governor Uba Sani has mobilized Islamic clerics, media organizations, and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance, and national cohesion. Governor Uba Sani, represented The post Governor Uba Sani mobilises clerics, media on peace drive ahead of Ramadan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Senate Committee on Finance has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for launching Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy, describing it as a bold and strategic move to position the country The post Senate committee commends Tinubu on launch of National Halal Economy strategy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Oyo State Police Command said it has begun a probe into the alleged defilement of a six-year-old girl (name withheld) by a 65-year-old man, Ibrahim Raheem, in Ibadan, the The post Police probe alleged defilement of six-year-old girl by 65-year-old man in Ibadan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has dismissed claims of discord between him and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, as well as other The post Edo APC chair dismisses rift with Oshiomhole ahead of party congresses appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has described President Bola Tinubu as an emperor with many servants. Adebayo said this on Sunday in an interview on ‘Hard Copy’, a programme on Channels Television. He was speaking on the forthcoming 2027 general elections. “President Tinubu is not going to work. He’s […] Tinubu is an emperor with many servants – SDP’s Adebayo

On Wednesday, Mr Pantami revalidated his membership with the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party’s nationwide e-registration exercise continues. The post Gombe 2027: Pantami reaffirms APC loyalty, eyes governorship seat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Senate has announced that it will hold an emergency plenary sitting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, amid growing public controversy over its recent amendments to the Electoral Act. The post Electoral Bill: Senate to hold emergency sitting on Tuesday appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daniel Korang, an author and partner at Adom Legal Consult, has defended the Amasaman High Court’s decision to reduce the 15-year jail term of Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, saying the ruling was guided by law and judicial procedure. “Sentencing at every stage of a criminal trial is a judicial exercise that is regulated by law. It is never a function of the lottery,” Korang said on The Law on Joy News, adding that judges must weigh both mitigating and aggravating factors before determining punishment.

Legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90, the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has announced. 

Enugu State recorded a total of N406,774,321,758.87 Internally General Revenue, IGR, in 2025 out of the N509,947,000,000 projected in the 2025 Appropriation Law, the Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Emmanuel Nnamani announced on Sunday. Nnamani disclosed this at the ESIRS office during a press briefing. He recalled that the total IGR […] Tax: Enugu hits N406bn IGR in one year, projects N870bn in 2026

Adebayo said lawmakers derive their authority from the people and risk losing legitimacy if they act otherwise... The post Electoral act: SDP’s Adebayo slams Senate over exclusion of e-transmission appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has announced the total and permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, saying the directive takes immediate effect from Monday, February 9, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB said the order came directly from its ‘supreme leader’, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. […] Nnamdi Kanu: At last, IPOB cancels sit-at-home in South-East

IPOB also cautioned residents against possible false-flag operations or intimidation by opponents seeking to create confusion or unrest, urging the public to remain vigilant, calm and law-abiding.

Saudi media personality Waleed Al-Faraj, has slammed superstar player, Cristiano Ronaldo, following his strike against the sponsors of the top clubs in the Professional League The Portuguese superstar has missed two League games as he continues his strike. Al-Faraj said the Knights of Najd won’t go on their knees to ask Ronaldo to come back, […] SPL: ‘We’ll not go down on our knees to beg you’ – Waleed Al-Faraj slams Ronaldo

Gov. Uba Sani has urged Islamic clerics, media organisations and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance and national cohesion. The post Gov Sani tasks clerics, media on peace drive ahead of Ramadan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Al-Nassr and move to the MLS if there’s no resolution in his disagreement with the club, according to Portuguese journalist, Duarte Monteiro. The 41-year-old still wants to play regularly to stay in good shape for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is coming up this summer. Ronaldo did not play in […] SPL: Cristiano Ronaldo’s next destination revealed as he’s set to leave Al-Nassr

Here are the top 10 most sought-after universities in Nigeria for 2026 admission, based on JAMB data, academic reputation, and student preference. The post Top 10 most sought-after universities in Nigeria for 2026 admission appeared first on Tribune Online.

Israel foolishly desired a king rather than God. God’s jealousy is a raging fire. Inordinate affection for anyone and anything other than God is a capital offence. Look at what God did to Jeremiah. Jeremiah so loved his wife that God killed her. God said to Jeremiah: “Son of man, behold, I take away from […] The post Article of faith: The wandering of desire (2), By Femi Aribisala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has named Arsenal’s David Raya as the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment. Morgan said this in a tweet via his X account on Saturday night after Raya featured for Arsenal as they defeated Sunderland 3-0 in the Premier League. A goal from Martin Zubimendi and a brace from […] He’s underrated – Piers Morgan names world’s best goalkeeper

Zenith, Sterling, Jaiz, Wema, and First HoldCo Plc collectively posted N502 billion profit in 2025, driven by growing deposits, loans, and strong balance sheets.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has condemned the assault on one of its members, Dr Adeniyi A, while on duty at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owo, demanding immediate compensation for the pain and trauma he suffered. Adeniyi was reportedly brutally physically attacked and assaulted in the line of duty by a group […] Doctors under siege: NARD condemns attack on colleague in Owo, demands compensation

Victor Osimhen has voiced support for coach Eric Chelle as the NFF discusses his contract extension following a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigerian footballer Saburi Adeniji tragically passed away from a brain injury just one day before his wife and daughter arrived in the UK from Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-mourn-as-late-footballers-widow-daughter-arrive-uk/

MAKURDI: Ardo Muhammed Risku, Benue State Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has cried out that his son, Mahmudu Risku, has been detained without trial by the…

A video has emerged showing a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Aminu Tambuwal, refusing to sit under the flag of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, had offered Tambuwal a seat with the party’s flag right behind. But the former governor of Sokoto State initially refused to sit […] Drama as Tambuwal refuses Ganduje’s offer to sit in front of APC flag (VIDEO)

As the burning issue of Higher National Diploma HND and Bachelor of Science BSC dichotomy rages, the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has blamed the Federal Government…

AEDC also apologised to Nigerians for the inconvenience caused by the poor power supply to customers’ homes and businesses. The post Many FCT residents lament deteriorating power supply despite huge investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has said Senate President Godswill Akpabio should not speak for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, regarding electronic transmission of election results. DAILY POST reports that Akpabio had justified the decision of the Senate to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results, claiming that […] Electronic transmission: Don’t speak for INEC, pass the law – David Mark knocks Akpabio

President Tinubu’s aide assures that the Federal Government is actively tackling insecurity in Nigeria and will sustain efforts to end kidnapping and terro Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-not-sleeping-over-insecurity-tinubus-aide/

In a significant counter-operation, Nigerian Army troops have recovered 529 livestock from suspected terrorists following a fierce engagement in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. Acting on credible intelligence, troops of the Forward Operation Base (FOB) Malumfashi, under 17 Brigade, mobilized to intercept the criminals around Kasuwan Sabo on Friday, February 7, 2026. Preliminary […]

The labour body demanded that the Senate issue an “immediate, official, and unambiguous account” of the exact provisions passed The post NLC Threatens Protests Over ‘Confusion’ In Electronic Election Rules appeared first on Channels Television.

By Daniel Abia The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on Ogoni youths to take responsibility for protecting oil facilities in their respective communities. MOSOP further called on oil operators in the Ogoni region, especially Shell, to liaise with the Ogoni people on how best to secure the pipelines and […] The post MOSOP makes case for pipeline security amid rising oil spills appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gunmen killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest and several others during an early morning attack on the clergyman's residence in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state, church and police sources said on Sunday.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The directive comes directly from IPOB leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who emphasized that the people should return to schools, workplaces, and markets without fear or intimidation. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, […] The post Just in: Nnamdi Kanu orders total cancellation of Monday Sit-at-Home in South-East – IPOB appeared first on Vanguard News.