The Nigeria Football Federation has opened contract extension talks with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle following Nigeria’s AFCON third-place finish.

Governor Uba Sani has said that his administration has pursued difficult but necessary reforms to stabilise public finance, improve governance and create a predictable business environment in Kaduna State. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs Patience Fakai at the opening ceremony of 47th Kaduna International Trade fair […] Reforms are necessary to achieve results – Uba Sani

SERAP petitions the CCB, urging an investigation into senators for alleged unlawful alterations to the Electoral Act Amendment and Tax Reform Bills. Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-senate-over-electoral-act-tax-laws-serap-urges-ccb/

Oluremi Tinubu had warned that Nigerian leaders were honoured abroad but ridiculed at home, blaming hate driven narratives and urging unity for progress

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Chelsea FC Women as a minority owner, celebrating the club's winning culture and aiming to elevate women's football further.

The Federal Government will on Monday convene a two-day National Economic Council (NEC) Conference in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across Nigeria’s The post Fed govt convenes NEC conference to drive inclusive growth, strengthen economic coordination appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos-based businessman told investigators that he turned to drug trafficking to fund the completion of his house at Enugu. The post NDLEA Arrests China-Bound Auto Dealer With 95 Cocaine Wraps appeared first on Channels Television.

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has issued a forceful declaration against any move to undermine the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections, labeling the system an indispensable safeguard against electoral fraud. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the coalition expressed deep concern over what it […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the National Assembly to reconsider and approve a proposed amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill that would mandate the electronic transmission of The post NBA urges National Assembly to approve mandatory electronic transmission of election results appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has unveiled the members of its National Campaign Council for the forthcoming 2026 Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections. The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 21, 2026, across the six area councils of the FCT, Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali. […] FCT Council Poll: APC unveils national campaign council list

Hundreds of secondary school students in Oginibo, Imode and Agbaghare communities of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have received a major educational boost following a series of interventions The post Delta communities’ students get educational boost from works commissioner appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to promptly and effectively investigate members of the Senate allegedly involved in removing provisions on…

The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Assembly and the Council of State to review the appointment of Professor Joash The post Muslim group urges Tinubu, N’Assembly to review appointment of INEC boss appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Governor Ahamadu Umar Fintiri has inaugurated one of his signature projects, "Hospital" in Fufore local government area of The post Gov Fintiri inaugurates Fufore Cottage Hospital appeared first on Tribune Online.

Ethiopia orders Eritrea to immediately withdraw its troops from its territory, citing an “incursion” and collaboration with rebel groups along the border. Read More: https://punchng.com/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory/

A major disaster was narrowly avoided in the early hours of Sunday when a fully laden Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker overturned along the inward carriageway of the Lekki–Epe Expressway The post LASTMA averts midnight fire as PMS tanker overturns on Lekki–Epe expressway appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The directive affects selected communities across six Local Government Areas The post Insecurity: 16 kidnap victims rescued as govt closes markets, motor parks in Kogi appeared first on Tribune Online.

CAC delists over 400,000 inactive firms to enhance Nigeria's corporate register integrity, while launching digital registration and aiding 250,000 small businesses.

The Lagos State Government on Sunday sealed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway) over alleged repeated environmental infractions. The closure was announced The post Lagos seals Ladipo spare parts market over environmental violations appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The naira strengthens 1.5%, buoyed by rising external reserves to $46.91 billion, as confidence in Nigeria's forex markets surges, easing speculative pressures.

Lagos State emergency authorities averted a potentially catastrophic fire in the early hours of Sunday following the overturn of a fully loaded Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker along the inward-bound lane of the Lekki–Epe Expressway at Awoyaya. The tanker, reportedly carrying tens of thousands of litres of PMS, lost control at approximately 2:00 a.m., causing […] Lagos: Midnight tanker crash on Lekki–Epe expressway- Fire disaster narrowly averted

The body warned that poorly sequenced value-addition policies could distort markets The post CPPE warns against compulsory domestic value addition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Aisha Yesufu, Frontline activist, has called on the Senate to impeach its President, Godswill Akpabio. Yesufu charged the senators to stop saying Akpabio is the problem and stop playing the role of both the bad and good cop. She made the remark while noting that senators have the constitutional powers to ensure that real-time electronic […] Electronic result transmission: Stop pretending, impeach Akpabio – Aisha Yesufu to Senators

The Lagos State Government has sealed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, also known as the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, over repeated environmental violations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the action on Sunday via a post on X, citing indiscriminate refuse dumping and illegal street […] Lagos govt seals Ladipo Spare Parts Market over environmental violations

At Premium Times Books, we are proud of Senator Effiong Bob’s monumental endeavour at social and political documentation in The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria. It is a significant reflection on and interpretation of the efforts of a vital class of political actors and personalities, who have been shaped by the experience of service in […] The post Understanding – and relieving – the burden of the Nigerian legislator, By Musikilu Mojeed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ademola Lookman is in line to make his LaLiga home debut for Atletico Madrid against Real Betis on Sunday (today). The encounter is slated for the Metropolitano Stadium. Lookman linked up with Diego Simeone’s side from Atalanta on Monday. The Nigeria international made an impressive debut for the Rojiblancos, providing a goal and an assist […] LaLiga: Lookman set for maiden Atletico Madrid’s home appearance

Security agencies in Osun State have been placed on heightened alert this Sunday following sharp exchanges between the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the state government over alleged plans for protests targeting branches of a commercial bank across the state. The dispute centres on claims by the APC that demonstrations were being prepared by pensioners […] Osun LG Impasse: APC, state govt clash over protest claims

The pilot phase of the National Youth Apprenticeship Programme has commenced in the Ashanti Region, with over 1,000 young people receiving tools and equipment to enable them acquire employable skills. At a brief ceremony held at Ejisu to officially hand over the apprenticeship equipment to various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for onward distribution, the deputy Chief Executive Officer of the programme, Alhaji Inusa Mahama, reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment through skills development.

Nigeria’s NDLEA uncovers methamphetamine concealed in everyday items like Hollandia yoghurt packs and MP3 players, highlighting new drug trafficking trends Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ndlea-uncovers-methamphetamine-concealed-in-yogurt-packs-mp3-players/

An expert on power, Mr Lanre Elatuyi has called for a defined policy direction from both government and stakeholders to achieve stable electricity supply in the country.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport while heading to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine weighing 1.589 kilograms buried in his stomach. NDLEA stated that Nwabueze was arrested on Saturday 31st January 2026 at […] NDLEA arrests China-bound auto parts dealer at Kano airport for ingesting 95 wraps of cocaine

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta  The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, Abiodun […] The post Kwara Terror Attack: Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Ladipo spare parts market due to repeated environmental infractions and improper waste disposal. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seals-ladipo-market-over-environmental-violations/

Bandits attacked Karku village in Southern Kaduna, killed seven people, and abducted a Catholic priest with ten others, sparking calls for urgent action.

Mr Tinubu, who assumed office in 2023, is expected to be accompanied on the state visit by his wife, Remi Tinubu. The post King Charles invites Tinubu to first state visit for Nigerian leader in 37 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Edo State Police arrest a kidnap suspect, Usman Abdulkarim, after a gun duel during a coordinated raid on Ekeke Forest. Read more on the operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-kidnap-suspect-in-edo-forest-raid/