A secondary school student, Tope Oriloye, who was abducted on February 8 in Makeke Community, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has been released after a ransom of N2 million was paid. The National Coordinator of the Movement for the Advancement of Akoko Edo People, Bode Ekundayo, disclosed this in a message to […] The post Kidnapped Secondary School Student Release After Ransom Payment appeared first on OsunDefender.

A Moroccan court has handed down prison sentences of up to a year to 19 football fans, following charges of hooliganism after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. Supporters reportedly attempted to storm the pitch during the match. Following a five-hour hearing on Thursday, the presiding judge found the 18 […]

A new study reveals why chronic pain lasts longer in women, linking it to biological differences in the immune system, not emotional responses. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-chronic-pain-lasts-longer-in-women-study/

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Friday disclosed that a forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is ongoing, as part of efforts to scrutinise oil revenue deductions and boost remittances into the Federation Account. “It is an ongoing forensic audit of NNPC as mandated by Read More: https://punchng.com/forensic-audit-of-nnpc-ongoing-edun/

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Eze, has said politicians who objected to real-time electronic transmission of election results acted out of fear of being voted out of office in a free and fair election. Eze, who was a spokesman for the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (NPDP) in 2013, has […]

An airport in Florida is set to be renamed after US President Donald Trump after the state’s legislature approved a bill proposing the change on Thursday. The Republican-led legislature passed the measure to redesignate Palm Beach International Airport as the “President Donald J. Trump International Airport,” according to state records. The bill now awaits the […] The post Florida Airport To Be Renamed After US President Donald Trump appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, made the commitment during a coordination meeting with delegations from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Gusau, the state capital The post Zamfara govt vows to sustain donor-funded programmes beyond funding period appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has revealed his desire for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to have joined Saudi League side Al-Hilal. Al-Hilal reportedly submitted a €70 million bid to Napoli for Osimhen’s services during the summer transfer window. However, Galatasaray ultimately outbid them to secure the striker. Speaking to Winwin, the former Manchester United […]

A Nigerian woman, Olayinka, shared her inspiring return home with only N20,000, overcoming hardship and starting anew, motivating others facing struggles.

Former footballer Christian Jidayi found dead in Lido Adriano forest. Tributes pour in as police investigate the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.

Semi Ajayi is making good progress in his recovery from injury, according to Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic. Ajayi has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s bronze medal match against Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last month. The 32-year-old was replaced by Chidozie Awaziem late in […]

Award-winning Ghanaian musician and rapper, Black Sherif has continued to thrill his fans with good music, the latest being the song and visuals ‘Top of the Morning’. The song is his first in 2026. He reflected on his meteoric rise. In an intimate, deeply personal statement shared via his Substack, the “Kweku The Traveller” hitmaker […]

…says his deputy is loyal, denies any rift  Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has firmly dismissed speculations of an “impeachment plot” against his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, describing the rumours The post JUST IN: Aiyedatiwa dismisses impeachment plot against deputy, Adelami appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of AIG Fayoade Mustapha to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police after his intervie Read More: https://punchng.com/psc-promotes-another-aig-to-deputy-inspector-general-of-police/

Visually impaired candidates faced fees and lacked accessible texts during UTME 2026 registration, despite JAMB’s promise of free registration nationwide.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has lauded the swift intervention of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) following Thursday’s mob attack on its RS5.12 Benin Toll Gate Unit Command along the Benin–Lagos Expressway. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in a statement posted on Facebook on Friday by the Corps Public Education […]

Saida BOJ responds to Mirabel's assault claims, urging compassion for her mental health amid online backlash. Fans echo her plea for understanding and support.

The Federal Character Commission faces underfunding, hindering its mandate to ensure fairness and equity across government agencies. Lawmakers support impr Read More: https://punchng.com/federal-character-commission-seeks-improved-funding/

Brazilian football star Neymar suggests he may retire after the World Cup, citing a history of injuries but expressing hope to play in the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/neymar-hints-at-possible-retirement-after-world-cup/

The Osun State Government has once again refuted allegations of a ₦13 billion payroll scam involving Sally Tibbot Limited. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi on Friday, the government described the renewed claims as fake news sponsored by the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC. The government insisted that […] The post Again, Osun Govt Dismisses Payroll Fraud Claims, Blames APC appeared first on OsunDefender.

Ghana international André Ayew has affirmed that he has no immediate plans to retire from professional football. Ayew, currently playing for NAC Breda in the Dutch League, told ESPN in an interview that he feels physically fit and is keen to continue enjoying his career. “I never thought about it [retirement] because my body is […]

“This tournament offers the Super Eagles quality opposition and valuable international experience,” he said. The post Super Eagles set for Iran, Jordan test in Amman Invitational tournament appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday buzzed with election fever as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies geared up The post APC, NNPP test strength as INEC holds Kano Assembly by-elections Saturday appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria is preparing for the next chapter rather than waiting for a miracle. The post World Cup hopes fade for Nigeria as NFF makes key announcement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria is awaiting the FIFA verdict on the Super Eagles’ petition against DR Congo over alleged ineligible players and 2026 World Cup qualification hopes.

Works Minister David Umahi has waded into the recent violence in Oso-Edda, describing it as “inhumanity between brothers and sisters,” and reaffirmed his support for efforts by the Ebonyi State Government to restore peace between the Oso-Edda and Amasiri communities. In a statement issued on Friday, Senator Umahi stressed that the people of Oso-Edda and […] Umahi condemns Oso-Edda violence, reaffirms support for Ebonyi peace efforts

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has informed residents in parts of Gwarinpa, Dawaki, News Engineering, France Engineering, Charley Boy, and surrounding communities of a scheduled power interruption. According to the company’s statement on Friday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will carry out a maintenance exercise on the 60MVA Transformer TR1 at the Katampe […] AEDC announces power outage ahead of area council election

American actor and filmmaker Shia LaBeouf and British actress and model Mia Goth have split after 13 years together. This comes out days after LaBeouf was arrested on battery charges at Mardi Gras on 17 February for allegedly assaulting two men outside a Royal Street establishment during New Orleans’ Mardi Gras celebrations. Authorities told the […]

Human rights and social justice advocate, Ene Obi, has alleged that the rejection of amendment to the Electoral Act on electronic transmission of election results was driven by President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the President did not require the involvement of the Attorney-General of the Federation to influence its passage. Obi made the remarks in […]

…NURTW chair denies involvement in violent attack  A former commissioner and Director General of Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, has alleged that he and his supporters narrowly escaped The post Congress: How I narrowly escaped attack by thugs Ex-Ondo Commissioner  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Police in Oyo State have arrested an Amotekun officer, Saheed Ajibola, for alleged gun running, illegal arms sales, forgery, and unlawful possession. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-amotekun-officer-over-illegal-arms-sales-forgery/

Three-time African champions Nigeria will feature in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, capital of Jordan, during next month’s FIFA Men’s International Window. The mini-tournament will kick off with a clash between the Super Eagles and the senior men national team of Iran, at the 17,000-capacity Amman International Stadium, on Friday, 27th March 2026. The [...]

Ondo State Aiyedatiwa has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the lingering boundary dispute between Ondo State and Ogun State, declaring that Eba Island remains historically, The post Aiyedatiwa begs Tinubu to intervene in Ondo-Ogun boundary dispute appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A teenager, Jackson Uwagboe who murdered a 21-year-old man in what prosecutors described as a “vicious attack” in south-east London and later fled the country has been sentenced to life in prison. The post UK-based Nigerian sentenced to life in prison for murder appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government says its newly introduced tax reform measures and the Presidential Executive Order on oil and gas revenue remittance will increase the amount of money shared by the The post New oil revenue order will boost FAAC allocations – FG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A yet-to-be-identified Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, traffic marshal and a driver were reportedly killed in a tragic road accident during a rescue operation at the Oviogie community along the Benin-Ore Road in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the incident happened on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The […] FRSC marshal, driver killed while rescuing accident victims in Edo