Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois is tired of Jude Bellingham’s behavior at Real Madrid and has told him to ‘change’. The 2025/26 season is turning out to be another tough campaign for Real Madrid, and they might miss winning a trophy for the second year in a row. The Spanish big team ended their partnership […] Real Madrid: ‘Change, you’re seriously harming the team’ – Courtois tells ‘disobeying’ Bellingham

Mr Isaac Fayose, a businessman and brother of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, in this interview with DAILY POST, speaks on a wide range of issues, including US President, Donald Trump’s interest in Nigeria, Peter Obi’s chances in 2027 amid the controversies surrounding electronic transmission of results, state police debate, among others.  Excerpts! […] INTERVIEW: Electoral Act amendment: Peter Obi is gone – Isaac Fayose 

The director general of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, yesterday cautioned media practitioners against sensational reportage that conferred undeserved publicity on the cowardly activities of bandits and terrorists. Aremu gave this advice in Ilorin, Kwara State, as the government and people of the state grappled with the aftermath […]

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as an enemy of democracy. Okonkwo said this on Sunday during and interview on ‘Inside Sources’ with Laolu Akande. The lawyer said the Senate President should be removed if he does not resign honourably from the office. The Nollywood veteran-turned politician […] Electoral Act: Akpabio enemy of democracy, should be removed – Kenneth Okonkwo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a 137-member National Campaign Council for the February 21, Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Area Councils election. The governor of Kwara state and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is the chairman of the council, while the governor of Imo state and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ […]

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has gone past Cristiano Ronaldo and become the second player in the club’s history to reach 200 goal contributions. He achieved the feat faster than the 41-year-old. In the game against Tottenham, Fernandes scored his 104th goal for the Red Devils in just 314 matches. The midfielder came from Sporting […] EPL: Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievement at Man United

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has paid a supervisory visit to Lamisu Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) in Machina, where he ordered the complete upgrade and revitalisation of the facility, alongside the recruitment of additional human resources for health. The Governor undertook the visit on Sunday, 1st February 2026, as part of his administration’s […]

Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves was all praise for youngster, Kobbie Mainoo’s performance in the 2-0 Premier League home win over Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend. Following Spurs captain, Cristian Romero’s dismissal for a challenge on Casemiro, the Red Devils made their numerical superiority count, with Mainoo’s flick-on off a Bruno Fernandes corner flicked […] EPL: Owen Hargreaves names Man United star who never plays bad game

The Yobe State Government has formalized contracts for the repair and asphalt overlay of the Kaliyari–Bayamari and Bayamari–Geidam roads, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening road infrastructure and stimulating economic activities across the state. The Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umaru Wakili who represented the state government at the signing ceremony explained that the project, which was […]

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The House of Representatives had passed its own version of the bill in December 2025, which differs markedly from that of the Senate. The post EDITORIAL: Electoral Reforms: What is the Senate really afraid of? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A private security man employed by a private school in Aba, Abia State,  has been arrested by the police after he allegedly defiled a three-year-old pupil of the school. The incident happened on  Friday at Umuosi Road by Ibadan Road, Aba, after school hours, while the pupil was waiting for her parents to come and […] School security man in police net for defiling pupil in Aba school 

A SuperComputer, PolyMarket, has given its fresh predictions on the Premier League title race after Manchester City beat Liverpool on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s men came from behind to take all three points, thanks to Erling Haaland’s late penalty. The result means that City maintains a six-point gap behind leaders Arsenal with 13 matches left. PolyMarket […] EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners after Man City beat Liverpool 2-1

The Nigerian Army’s 82 Division has issued a press statement clarifying that the security operation in Amasiri, Ebonyi State, is a joint effort aimed at protecting innocent citizens, not an invasion as claimed by some social media reports. The statement, signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division […] Ebonyi mayhem: Nigerian Army clarifies Amasiri security operation, denies invasion claims

National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has explained why Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is yet to be formally welcomed into the party. While Speaking on TVC Politics, he attributed the delay to strategic considerations surrounding the upcoming Ramadan fast. He stated that the party deliberately prioritised the formal reception […] APC: Why Fubara is yet to be officially welcomed – Yilwatda 

A senior tax analyst and policy expert, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has disclosed that Nigerians are earning more through reductions in Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) deductions, leading to higher net pay and improved business transformation in the country. She said Nigeria’s new tax laws are no longer proposals, rumours or theoretical policy experiments, but are in force and […]

One of the survivors of the bandits’ attack on Woro community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State is dead. LEADERSHIP gathered that the deceased simply identified as Ligita died on Friday at a hospital in Kainji, Niger State where he was receiving treatment. It was gathered that the deceased was one of the […]

Nigeria’s electricity sector faces a fiscal and political showdown as the Federal Government proposes funding 2026 electricity subsidies from the Federation Account, spreading costs to states and local governments. CHIMA NWOKOJI examines the concern being expressed by state governors and the validity of arguments expressed by energy experts, arguing that states should not pay debts […] The post Electricity subsidy “Power” Play: Issues in states, FG clash over who pays the bill appeared first on Tribune Online.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned Arsenal that “many things are going to happen” in the Premier League title race. Guardiola was speaking after their 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. The Reds went in front thanks to a stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai in the 74th minute. But City fought back through Bernardo […] EPL: Many things are going to happen – Guardiola warns Arsenal about title race

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has said the team will not qualify for next season’s Champions League through the Premier League. Carragher was speaking following the Reds’ 2-1 loss to Manchester City on Sunday. According to him, it would take a big twist for Arne Slot’s team to finish in the top five spots. If […] EPL: Carragher predicts big team that will miss out on Champions League football

The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has raised concern over critical gaps in Nigeria’s cancer care system, calling for immediate government investment in women-centered screening, diagnosis and treatment services. MWAN president, Dr Maureen Umeakuewulu, made the call in Abuja while marking this year’s World Cancer Day with the theme, […]

Nigeria’s real sector, particularly manufacturing, is not yet out of the woods. But improved macroeconomic stability has sparked a noticeable uptick in output and competitiveness. This encouraging trend reflects bold The post How economic reforms are driving the manufacturing sector’s comeback appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Federal Government will today convene a two-day National Economic Council (NEC) Conference in Abuja. It is a part of efforts to strengthen economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across The post NEC summit to strengthen economic coordination, accelerate inclusive growth, says Bagudu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria is among 11 sub-Saharan African countries currently benefitting from a £15 million ICT/digital infrastructures and broadband projects. A delegation from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced this at the The post £15m ITU-European Commission projects for Nigeria, 10 wub-Sahara African countries appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has endorsed the ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). He described this as his political structure and machinery for the 2027 general election in Akwa Ibom The post 2027: Akpabio adopts ‘ARISE with RHI’ as APC political structure for Tinubu, Eno appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, has approved a public investment of over $500 million for the development of integrated infrastructure in key tourism areas, including Cabo Ledo, Quicombo and Namibe. The decision reinforces the government’s strategy to promote tourism as a driver for economic diversification, which was steered by an international investment expert, […]

The alleged N8.7 billion money laundering case involving ex-Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), and two others, and the asset forfeiture case involving him have now been The post Alleged N8.7b fraud: New judge takes over Malami, two others’ trial appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday hosted a high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), led by its Commander, General Dagvin Anderson, at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which was attended by Nigeria’s top security leadership, was disclosed in a post on X […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

Jailed leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday directed the immediate and permanent cancellation of the long-running Monday sit-at-home across the Southeast. According to a statement The post Kanu directs end to Monday sit-at-home in Southeast appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has said the recent killings in Woro community of Kwara State was a reminder of The post ‘Woro killings expose Nigeria’s rural insecurity’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The British High Commission said it has not been formally notified of the Enugu High Court judgement ordering the British Government to pay £220 million to the 21 coal miners The post £220m judgment: ‘UK High Commission not aware of Enugu verdict’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Wife of Abia State governor, Priscilla Otti, has warned that the state’s low prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) should not be taken for granted. Otti handed down the warning during the observation of 2025 Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in Umuahia, the state capital. The first lady noted that the achievement […]

In the Fourth Estate of the Realm, the line between advocacy and reporting is often thin, but it must never be invisible. Journalism, at its core, is a service to The post Omoyele Sowore: The limit of aluta appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Last week, Kaduna State became the focal point of national and global attention as an unusual convergence of high-profile figures arrived with a shared message: peace must translate into progress, The post Kaduna rising: When the world stood still for Sani’s inclusive governance, infrastructure appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

For decades, Nigerian media served as the backbone of the country’s democracy exposing corruption, holding governments accountable, and giving voice to citizens in ways that no other institution could. Today, that backbone is breaking. Newsrooms are shrinking, newspapers are folding, experienced journalists are fleeing the profession or the country, and the quality of public interest […]

Tenebe had allegedly issued the death threat to Ms Agho, for criticising the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo