The NSCDC in Oyo State has arrested a 28-year-old housewife for allegedly trafficking a 17-year-old girl to Côte d’Ivoire for prostitution. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-housewife-in-oyo-for-human-trafficking/

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has conceded defeat in the party’s presidential primaries, following early results indicating a clear lead for former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Matawalle also urged Nigerians and political stakeholders to give the president the political space required to advance reforms aimed at economic stabilisation, institutional strengthening and national cohesion. The post 2027 elections: Tinubu will win convincingly – Matawalle appeared first on Vanguard News.

Portugal is on high alert for more heavy rain after Storm Kristin left five dead and 200,000 without power, with warnings of flash floods. Read More: https://punchng.com/portugal-braces-for-more-rain-as-200000-remain-without-power/

The NDDC commissions a 9.4km road network and a 1,500-seater hall in Ogu, Rivers State, advancing the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-unveils-9-4km-road-1500-seater-hall-in-rivers/

Femi Kuti has rejected claims linking him to Buhari or Tinubu, saying it's impossible for Fela's children to align with governments their father opposed

The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has ordered the immediate removal of all government appointees from Amasiri community of the state. Those affected include…

Former Inspector-General of Police Sir Mike Okiro and a former Senate President Ameh Ebute have called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Okiro and Ebute The post Okiro, Ebute canvass support for Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

House of Representative member Alhassan Ado Doguwa on Saturday received hundreds of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) members to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State. The move is The post APC gains momentum in Kano as Doguwa welcomes commissioner, ex-NNPP leaders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Michael Imoudu, doubtlessly, ignited the 1945 General Strike at a time when the leaders of the labour movement argued that the strike was “ill-timed”. But Imoudu himself was prompted by the  Lagos society to make the strike. Lagos – the capital city of colonial Nigeria – was the hotbed of the strike movement. Its workers […] The post Sparks that ignited Nigerian nationalism, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated 9.4-kilometre Ogu Community Road Network and a 1,500-seater Royal Hall built by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) The post Wike inaugurates, NDDC 9.4km road, 1,500-seater hall in Rivers community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

According to her, the FUK management, in collaboration with security agencies, including the police, has the situation fully under control

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by Modibbo Adama University, Yola, in recognition of his contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, the university said the honour was presented during its combined 29th Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-mau/

First HoldCo Plc taking the bull by the horn with record impairment charge, grows gross earnings to N3.4 trillion for the unaudited full year ended 31 December, 2025 The post First HoldCo Plc grows gross earnings to N3.4trn, strengthens balance sheet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has described Governor Kefas’ defection to the APC as personally touching, adding that the governor had made the right decision.   Senator Shettima who represented the President at a grand reception to formally receive Governor Kefas to the APC at Jolly Nyame Stadium […]

The Kano State Government has presented ₦5 million each to the families of four military personnel and a vigilante who died in the line of duty in Shanono Local Government The post Yusuf lifts families of deceased soldiers, vigilante with N25 million appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Senegalese Football Federation has reacted after CAF has imposed heavy sanctions on them after chaotic scenes at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Common symptoms include unintended weight loss, fatigue, brittle hair, and weakened immunity. The post Bauchi Govt introduces baby formula to curb undernutrition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In a stunning display of dominance, Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the English Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side came into the match under pressure after a home defeat to Manchester United last weekend, but blitzed past Leeds on Saturday […]

The leadership of the Labour Party has once again reiterated that the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, as well as the removal of the names of its executives from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, portal, will not deter its plans to put up a strong showing in the 2027 general election. […] Removing Abure executive from INEC’s portal strange, unacceptable – LP

The Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Saturday officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress and was formally received by Vice President Kashim Shettima at a ceremony in Jalingo. Shettima, who received the governor on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, described the development as a moment of pride for the Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-gov-defects-to-apc-received-by-shettima/

Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor dismissed the February 2 sit-at-home order as fake and fraudulent, urging South-East residents to ignore the false directive attributed to IPOB.

President Tinubu had yet to return from a Türkiye visit as the Presidency gave no timeline, while officials said engagements and bilateral talks were ongoing.

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Gopa, in a now-deleted video posted on her Instagram page, accused the singer of persistent harassment and undue interference in her life. The post Child Custody: Harrysong gives ex-wife 14-day ultimatum to apologise over alleged defamation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has revealed the real leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in different states across the federation. Speaking at the official reception of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State in Jalingo, Tinubu declared that the APC is under the leadership of every state governor in the country. The president, who was represented […] Tinubu declares APC governors as party leaders in their states

The NSCDC said preliminary investigation indicated that the offence was committed on Nov. 25, 2025, when the suspect and her husband orchestrated the trafficking of the victim to Libya for prostitution.

Farouk Aliyu, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress, APC, has cautioned that a Christian–Christian presidential ticket would be unpopular in Northern Nigeria, arguing that such a move could effectively sideline Muslim voters in the region. Aliyu made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on ARISE Television, where he weighed in on ongoing […] 2027: Replacing Muslim with Christian northerner as VP will cause problem – APC chieftain, Farouk Aliyu

Heart of Lions have handed Asante Kotoko a huge blow in their chase for the title following a 3-1 victory in the Ghana Premier League at the Kpando Sports Stadium. Kotoko, who trailed leaders Medeama by eight points – after Friday’s loss to Nations FC – could not take advantage of the slip up. After […]

Femi Otedola defends the N748bn bad loan write-off at First Bank, calling it a strategic move for long-term stability despite a 92% profit drop. Read More: https://punchng.com/otedola-defends-n748bn-bad-loan-write-off-at-first-bank/

In a bid to reduce maternal deaths caused by unsafe abortions, experts and stakeholders in Ogun State have warned residents to seek medical care from qualified and well-trained doctors rather than quacks. The warning was given at a one-day training for civil society organisations on basic reproductive health issues and the reduction of unsafe abortions, […] Maternal mortality: Experts warn Ogun residents against patronising quacks

Governor Francis Nwifuru, while condemning the violence, said "those that started the war will regret it". The post Gov Nwifuru Sacks Commissioner, Withdraws Monarch’s Certificate Over Ebonyi Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

Prominent Nigerians, including the representatives of the governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Saturday, attended the funeral prayer and burial of the former dean of School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Ilorin, Prof. Badmus Yusuf. Yusuf, the founder of Hilal Crescent Centre and Chief Imam of Hilal Jummat Mosque, GRA, Ilorin, died on Friday […]

Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has explained why the firm’s profit crashed by 92 per cent in its 2025 financial year performance ahead of the 2026 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recapitalisation deadline. In a statement on his X account on Saturday, Otedola said the company was affected by ₦748 billion […] Recapitalization: Why First HoldCo profit crashed by 92 per cent — Chairman, Otedola

Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface pledges support to help a young Nigerian footballer with his physiotherapy and rehabilitation after ACL surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/boniface-pledges-support-for-injured-nigerian-footballer-seeking-acl-treatment/

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to education as a cornerstone of sustainable development, pledging continued investment in the sector to secure the state’s future. Abiodun made this known on Saturday during the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, which coincided with Ogun State’s 50th anniversary […]

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano's defection from the NNPP to the APC on Monday has taken a new dimension as a major risk in the political alignment pointed out