By Funke Egbemode An old schoolmate of mine simply moved out of Lagos to the East when his mother came armed to his house everyday to torment and taunt his wife. The poor woman’s sin was not even barrenness. They had kids. It was just that my friend made a few bad business decisions in [...]

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, over the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of the Ado-Ijan-Ikare The post Poly lecturers hails Tinubu for Ekiti road projects appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos State Government has charged health management staff to ensure strict compliance of the Mandatory Social Health Insurance Scheme in the daily workflows, patient management processes and supervisory structures across all state's Primary Health Centres, PHCs ahead of the enforcement. The post Mandatory health insurance scheme: Lagos orders compliance across all PHCs appeared first on Vanguard News.

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians about a fraudulent recruitment link circulating online, clarifying that it is neither authorised nor associated with the Commission. In a notice posted on its official X account on Saturday, INEC stated, “The website currently circulating as ‘INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment 2026’ is fake, misleading, and […] The post INEC Alerts Nigerians Over Fake 2026 Recruitment Website appeared first on OsunDefender.

Pensioners Plead With Okpebholo For Prompt Payment Of Outstanding Entitlement By Francis Onoiribholo, Bureau Chief, Benin Concerned stakeholders have madea passionate appeal to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over what…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised five suspected insurgents and rescued abducted children during separate operations in Borno and Yobe states. The operations, conducted between February 20 and 21, were disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani […] Troops neutralise five insurgents, rescue three children in Borno

FCT Polls Peaceful but City Records Low Turnout — Wike TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday commended residents for their peaceful…

  The demand for digital skills, professional training, and practical knowledge is rising rapidly in Nigeria. More people are learning online than ever before, and creators now have unprecedented opportunities to turn their expertise into income. If you’ve been wondering how to create an online course, 2026 is one of the best times to start. […] This article How to Create an Online Course in 2026: A Simple Guide appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Results from Polling Unit 04 at Wowo Primary School, Kuje Area Council of the FCT, have been announced with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, taking the lead. According to the official tally at the polling unit, PDP secured 38 votes, while the All Progressives Congress, APC, polled 28. The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, recorded […] FCT elections: PDP defeats APC, ADC at Wowo Primary School Polling Unit in Kuje

The e-transmission process, according to him, complies fully with existing laws. The post #FCTDecides2026: INEC chair reassures voters of e-transmission of results to IReV appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A mum shares emotional moment her nonverbal autistic son sings Old MacDonald after using Speech Blubs app, inspiring parents with his speech progress.

Thousands of commuters were left stranded on Saturday along the Abuja–Keffi Highway following the enforcement of a movement restriction order during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. According to a report by Arise News and followed by the news chronicle, security operatives cordoned off sections of the busy highway to ensure compliance with the […]

Hon. Ebenezer Alabi, FCA, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman in Ondo State, has stepped down as Akure North Local Government Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, citing what The post Former PDP chairman in Ondo resigns from APC group amid political violence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

FCT Polls: Situation Room Decries Delays, ₦10,000 Vote Trading In AMAC By Torkwase Nyiekaa, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has raised concerns over the late commencement of voting…

The sons of the two deceased lawmakers—Aminu Sa’adu Jr. and Nabil Daneji—are vying for the vacant seats. Both are contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post Voters’ apathy marks Kano bye-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms regarding election-eve movement restrictions, shifting the focus to the final results as the ultimate arbiter of political influence in the nation’s capital. The post FCT Polls: ‘We’ll know who is who’, Wike challenges Kingibe appeared first on Vanguard News.

The management of Osun State University (Uniosun) has refuted claims by consultant Sally Tibbot Limited alleging a N13.7 billion payroll fraud involving the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement Adebooye, and 249 The post Uniosun rejects consultant’s claims of N13.7bn payroll irregularities appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Some adhoc workers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, were caught sleeping at their duty posts in Saturday’s FCT area council elections. The development was attributed to the low turn out voters, which left the adhoc workers with little to do. DAILY POST reports that in many polling units, there were no voters in […] FCT polls: INEC officials caught sleeping on duty as voters fail to turn out

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a clarification following a social media complaint by an X user, @chupatric, who alleged he was detained at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for using a GoPro camera to document his travels. In a post shared online, the passenger wrote: “@mikeachimugu01 Good morning sir, please […]

Governor Otti To Newly Promoted Security Personnel: Strive To Make Positive Impacts In Society By Uche Nwosu, Umuahia Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, has challenged the newly promoted…

In February 2026, a case in Nigeria captured national attention and sparked widespread online debate, highlighting the complex intersection of social media influence, mental health, and criminal accountability. A viral claim of sexual assault made by a popular TikTok user known as Mirabel ignited conversations about public outrage, the responsibilities of digital platforms, and the […] The post On what Legal grounds can TikToker Mirabel be prosecuted after False Rape confession? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Seventeen individuals have been convicted and fined by a Lagos Magistrate Court for engaging in open defecation and urination. The Lagos State Government disclosed this on its official verified X handle on Saturday. According to the Lagos State Government, the offenders were apprehended by the Lagos Waste Management Authority. They appeared before the Magistrate Court Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-fines-17-residents-n40000-each-for-open-defecation-urination/

The Federal Government has launched EduTrace, a National Track, Trace and Asset Intelligence Platform designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of education assets across the country. EduTrace provides real-time visibility into the procurement, storage, distribution, and utilisation of government-funded education resources nationwide. The platform leverages advanced technologies including QR codes, RFID […]

The ADC had defeated the APC at a polling unit in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, securing its first win in the FCT council election amid a low turnout of voters.

My Appointments Are Based On Merit, Governor Otti Declares, As He Celebrates Ex SSG By Uche Nwosu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that the appointments into…

Tension erupts at a Nyanya polling unit as PDP and ADC agents accuse APC of vote buying, alleging voters were offered ₦1,000 for their support. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-adc-agents-protest-vote-buying-at-fct-polling-unit/

Nigeria’s INEC warns the public about a fake ad-hoc staff recruitment website for 2026. Avoid this fraudulent recruitment scam and use official channels on Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-warns-nigerians-against-fake-2026-ad%e2%80%91hoc-recruitment-website/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for Ahoada East Constituency II  bye-election, Napoleon Ukalikpe, has hailed the massive turnout of voters and the peaceful conduct of the poll. He commended The post APC candidate in Ahoada East votes, hails massive turnout, peaceful conduct appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian bride explained her reason for cancelling her wedding. Netizens reacted massively.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 20-year-old Garuba Aminu for the unlawful possession of a suspected human body part. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesman, Ayanlade Olayinka, The post Oyo police arrest 20-year-old scavenger with suspected human flesh appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ballot counting has commenced in Dawaki/LEA polling units 072, 068, 069, 067 and 004 in the Bwari area council of the FCT. DAILY POST reports that vote counting began exactly at 2:45 pm after the ballot papers were sorted. The total number of voters in the units is 414, however, only 33 persons voted. Votes […] FCT Election: Counting begins as voting ends in Dawaki

Party agents commend INEC for the smooth conduct of the FCT council poll, noting a peaceful atmosphere and moderate voter turnout in various polling units. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-party-agents-hail-inec-for-smooth-fct-council-poll/

Tension In Nyanya As Opposition Agents Accuse APC Of ₦1,000 Vote Inducement By Torkwase Nyiekaa, Abuja Tension flared on Saturday at Polling Unit 035 in Nyanya, Abuja Municipal Area Council,…

Registered voters in Abuja cast their ballots at 2,822 polling unit in the local government elections in Nigeria’s federal capital on Saturday. The post #FCTDecides2026: Polling Unit results (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

He stated that the exercise had progressed without incidents of violence, describing the development as commendable and reassuring.

Chairman of the Transitional Leadership Team of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) John Michael-Abdul, in Nasarawa State, says that more than 400,000 people have expressed interest in joining the party in the state. The post ADC says party now attractive to Nasarawa residents appeared first on Vanguard News.