NITDA partners with HORSA to provide digital governance training for lawmakers’ spouses, focusing on digital literacy, cybersecurity, and empowerment. Read More: https://punchng.com/nitda-trains-lawmakers-spouses-on-digital-governance/

WAEC said it has released the results of 61,943 –94.21 per cent– of candidates, while the remaining 3,809 –5.79 per cent– are still being processed due to “some errors traceable to them”. The post WAEC releases Computer-Based WASSCE results, records 42% pass rate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan blocked the entrance to the office of a fellow senator at the National Assembly, protesting her alleged denial from attending the budget defence session held for the North-Central Development Commission. The post Again, furious Akpoti-Uduaghan clashes with another lawmaker over committee meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A man's post detailing how he went to a psychiatric hospital after noticing some strange developments left many teary. Netizens reacted to the post.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man mourned the painful demise of his wife. Netizens reacted to the post on TikTok.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission may have detained former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai after he honoured the invitation of the anti-graft agency on Monday. Muyiwa Adekeye, the media aide to the former governor gave this indication in an ‘update’ on El-Rufai’s invitation by the EFCC on his X handle late Monday. Adekeye, in the […]

Edo State Government has given three Community Youth Leaders popularly known as Okaigheles a seven day ultimatum to appear before the Special Security Squad Code-named “Operation Flush Out Cultist and…

Taraba State’s vision towards 2050 likely centers on sustainable development, economic diversification, and improving the quality of life for its citizens. While an official, comprehensive document detailing “Taraba State Vision…

The NSCDC in Gombe partners with the Ministry of Works to enhance fibre-optic cable protection, warning contractors against damage during excavation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-moves-to-protect-fibre-optic-cables-in-gombe/

More critically, 27,727 candidates (42.17 per cent) of those who sat for the examination, obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Of this number, 13,416 (48.39 per cent) were male, while 14,311 (51.61 per cent) were female.

Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, two adults closed a door — and the entire nation climbed the roof to inspect the ceiling fan.

Former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, on Monday demonstrated significant political influence as he led hundreds of members of the Kano business community to a high-profile event of…

Trading activity also strengthened significantly. A total of 1.1 billion shares valued at ₦64 billion were exchanged in 64,821 deals, compared with 936.4 million shares worth ₦52.7 billion traded in 50,068 transactions in the previous session. Access Corporation recorded the highest traded volume at 86.7 million shares.

‎The world will honour the late gospel music icon Ron Kenoly on Friday, February 20, 2026, as the funeral rites begin. ‎ ‎‎The Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at Jubilee Church in Orlando, Florida, where the musician served as Worship Pastor and music director for a long time under the leadership of Dick […]

Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen opens up about her traumatic childhood circumcision at age six, recalling the vivid pain of the family tradition. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-biodun-stephen-recalls-painful-childhood-circumcision-at-age-six/

EFCC creditted six of the disputed statements to Ali Bello, who is a nephew to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, and two to his co-defendant in their N10 billion money laundering trial. The post EFCC investigator denies obtaining statements from Yahaya Bello’s nephew, others under duress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved over ₦450 million in cash rewards for Team Ogun athletes and coaches for their performance at the NSF. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsf-abiodun-approves-over-%e2%82%a6450m-cash-rewards-for-team-ogun-medalists-coaches/

Dangote Group signs a $400m equipment deal with XCMG to fast-track its refinery expansion, aiming to become the largest refinery in the world. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-signs-400m-equipment-deal-to-fast-track-refinery-expansion/

The Nigeria Customs Service has firmly denied claims that it manipulates foreign exchange rates for import and export valuation. The post Customs denies manipulating FX rates, cites CBN authority appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Education minister and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said the proper use of electronic transmission will stop the altering of election results. The former Vice President of the World Bank accused some members of the Senate of attempting to undermine electoral transparency by opposing moves to […]

Muyiwa Adekeye, the media aide to Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, has released the latest development on the ADC chieftain dilemma with the EFCC.

Spanish champions Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona on Monday to leave them trailing Real Madrid by two points at the top of La Liga. The post Barca suffer title defence blow with 2-1 defeat at Girona appeared first on Vanguard News.

The year 2026 marks a significant milestone in the educational landscape of West Africa as the West African Examinations Council formally rolls out the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates, known widely as CB-WASSCE. This transition represents more than a technological shift; it embodies a new educational paradigm designed to enhance […] The post What Students must do before sitting for CB‑WASSCE in 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The finalists for the 2026 President’s Beach Volleyball Tournament have been confirmed following an exciting day of semi-final matches at the Murtala Mohammed Square Beach Courts in Kaduna In the men’s final, Savannah Spikers will face Kano Pillars. The women’s final will see Kada Emeralds take on Anista. Monday’s semi-final results saw Anista overcome Katsina […]

Kano Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC, has confirmed one person dead and two others, a doctor and another woman, infected by Lassa Fever in the state. The post Lassa Fever: Kano confirms one dead, two others infected appeared first on Vanguard News.

WAEC has released the 2025 private WASSCE results. Find out about performance statistics, gender breakdown, and how to check your results online. Read More: https://punchng.com/waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-female-candidates-outperform-males/

The governor announced a historic reward package for medalists, including₦2.5 million each for 93 gold medalists; ₦1.5 million each for 61 silver medalists, and ₦1 million each for 81 bronze medalists. The post Abiodun approves over ₦450m cash rewards for Team Ogun medalists, coaches appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

United States entertainment publication, Billboard, has been criticised on social media after labelling singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, a “one-hit wonder”. The post shared recently on the magazine’s official X account referred to a June 2025 ranking titled “The 25 Biggest One-Hit Wonders of the 21st Century,” where Rema was placed at No. […]

The EFCC has arraigned a businessman and his wife for an alleged N740m investment scam, involving charges of money laundering and obtaining by false preten Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-businessman-wife-for-n740m-investment-scam/

The Government has announced that the proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport forms part of a broader strategy to re-establish a national airline.

Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have been omitted from the roster of officials for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, following widespread criticism of their performance in Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. The match notably lacked the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), which is not […]

The judgement came just five days to the local elections expected to be held on Saturday (21 February) in the six council areas, including Bwari, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The post FCT Council Election: Supreme Court replaces APC chairmanship candidate in Bwari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has appealed to the public to refrain from sharing images and videos of victims of a terrorist attack on a truck transporting Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso.

The celebrants were returning home when the boat capsized, throwing more than 100 passengers into the water. The post 14 wedding guests drown in Kebbi boat mishap appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahead of Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in strengthening its preparations, met with the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the National Association of Transport Owners to secure a seamless transport plan for the election day. INEC chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, speaking at the meeting […]

‎The Chief Executive Officer of Kleber Group, Julia Kleber, has described Nigeria as a country with vast, but largely untapped, tourism opportunities, urging strategic investment, compelling storytelling, and capacity building to position the country as a competitive global destination. ‎ ‎Kleber whp spoke at an event in Abuja on Wednesday and said Nigeria possesses the […]