A joint security operation in Katsina State leads to the rescue of 21 Katsina kidnap victims, including women and babies, and the arrest of four suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-receives-21-kidnap-victims-arrests-four-suspects/

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has rejoined training sessions with his Turkish Super Lig club, Besiktas, after travelling to Nigeria to attend his father’s funeral. Mr. Ndidi senior, a former soldier, tragically passed away in a car accident in the Umunede area of Delta State last month. He was laid to rest on Friday in […]

The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and Other Higher Technical Education, has expressed displeasure over the poor turnout of Rectors at the 2026 budget defence. The panel which made its feelings known at a session organised for the exercise over the weekend, described the development as disappointing and unacceptable. The committee’s chairman, Hon. Fuad […]

Fulham will be without the services of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze for their crucial away match against Sunderland on Sunday. The Nigeria international is currently nursing a calf injury, sustained during Fulham’s recent 3-0 league defeat to reigning champions Manchester City. The 26-year-old is, however, expected to make a swift recovery and be fit for […]

The Ogun State Government denies reports endorsing a prince as the new Awujale of Ijebuland, halting the selection process due to various complaints. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-refutes-endorsing-prince-as-awujale-of-ijebuland/

Tony Elumelu announces the passing of his father-in-law, Chief Israel Ogbue, former UBA Chairman, who died peacefully at the age of 99. Read his tribute. Read More: https://punchng.com/elumelu-mourns-as-father-in-law-ogbue-ex-uba-chairman-dies-at-99/

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has issued a rallying cry, asserting that the Premier League title will not be “handed” to the Gunners. Rice also revealed that the squad engaged in a “firm” conversation following their disappointing 2-2 draw with Wolves in midweek. The North London club squandered a two-goal lead at Molineux, conceding a stoppage-time […]

Cult-related attacks and killings have compounded the security challenge in Edo. The post Edo demolishes building linked to alleged cult members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Al-Nassr player Shaye Sharahili has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo attempted to observe the Ramadan fast for two days last year but found it too challenging to continue. The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar has been playing for the Saudi giants since January 2023, having joined as a free agent. In an interview with Thmanyah Sports, Sharahili […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ukalikpe Napoleon, the winner of the Ahoada East State Constituency II bye-election held on The post JUST IN: INEC declares APC candidate winner of Ahoada East bye-election in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

NASA has ruled out a March launch for the Artemis 2 Moon mission, citing technical issues with the SLS rocket. Learn more about the delay for this historic Read More: https://punchng.com/nasa-chief-rules-out-march-launch-of-moon-mission-cites-tech-issues/

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Joash Amupitan, said the voices of residents of the Federal Capital Territory will be strongly reflected in today’s Area Council Election. While monitoring the exercise across polling units in Garki, Wuse and other parts of the Abuja City Centre, he noted that all Bimodal Voter Accreditation […]

Ogun government said that the process for the selection and installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will be guided strictly by the applicable laws, established procedures, and recognised traditional customs.

Juventus’ woes continue with a 2-0 Juventus loss at home to Como. The defeat in Serie A puts their Champions League qualification hopes in further doubt. Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-struggling-juventus-woes-deepen-with-2-0-home-loss-to-como/

This is just as it has emerged that no arrests were made by the Police across the polling centres following what security situation reports attributed to the orderly conduct of voters. The post FCT polls: No arrest made by police as voters say satisfied with security appeared first on Vanguard News.

Following the historic arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday, the family of his most prominent accuser, the late Virginia Giuffre, has issued a powerful statement of vindication, declaring that “no one is above the law, not even royalty.” The former Prince Andrew, 66, was detained by Thames Valley Police at his residence on the Sandringham […]

Legendary striker Thierry Henry has advised Spanish giants Barcelona to pursue Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, who has recently been linked with several top European clubs including PSG, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid. “Barcelona need a true number 9, a top-level striker. I’m talking about fantastic goal scorers like Victor Osimhen, Erling Haaland, and Harry […]

Gombe State releases N2.2bn to compensate residents under the World Bank-assisted ACReSAL project, aiming to prevent disputes and ensure smooth implementat Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-releases-n2-2bn-to-resettle-affected-residents-under-acresal-project/

The News of Nigeria reported on 5 February that the High Court of Enugu State, presided over by Justice A.O. Onovo, delivered an 80-page landmark judgement, ordering the British government to pay £20 million each to the families of the 21 coal miners killed in Enugu State in 1949 by the Colonial administration. The post Lawyer urges UK to comply with court judgement on 1949 killing of Nigerian coal miners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice president Kashim Shettima, members of the National Assembly and the Federal Executive Council for the transformation The post Akpabio commends presidency, NASS, FEC for improvement in economy, security appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has mobilised public support for the Armed Forces’ newly launched Operation Savannah Shield, declaring that collective citizen action remains critical to defeating terrorism across the country. The Federal Government on Thursday, launched a multi-agency security operation, codenamed “Operation Savannah Shield”, to combat rising insecurity in […]

The actress shared the message in a post on her Instagram page, where she emphasised that relying on other people for happiness often leads to disappointment.

Harry Kane’s brace helps Bayern Munich secure a 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-kane-nets-double-as-bayern-beat-frankfurt-3-2/

The Nigerian military has announced the arrest of the wife of a wanted terrorist leader and the recovery of N37 million during operations conducted across the country. Speaking at a weekly briefing, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops arrested 20 suspected terrorists between February 13 and 19, 2026. Among […] Troops arrest wanted terrorist’s wife, recover N37m in nationwide operations

Crystal Palace have confirmed their intention to continue with manager Oliver Glasner following direct talks held on Saturday, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Despite what Romano described as “tense 24h at the club,” Palace officials have informed Glasner of their desire to maintain their working relationship. However, the report also indicates that Glasner is […]

Global music trends in 2025 were primarily shaped by pop icon Taylor Swift and a wave of K-pop success, according to new figures released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Swift’s 12th studio project, The Life of a Showgirl, emerged as the world’s biggest-selling album of the year, reinforcing her dominance in […]

Former Super Eagles international Mobi Oparaku urges the NFF to confirm coach Eric Chelle's future after his bronze medal win at the 2025 AFCON and salary demands.

A civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, faults the 2026 FCT council poll, citing logistical lapses, poor voter turnout, and incidents of vote buying. Read More: https://punchng.com/cso-faults-fct-council-poll-laments-low-turnout-other-irregularities/

Streaming platform Netflix has released a never-before-seen interview with late actor Eric Dane as part of its posthumous documentary series Famous Last Words, offering fans a deeply personal glimpse into the star’s reflections on life, family and legacy. The episode was filmed months before the Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria actor died at 53 after battling […]

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf praises INEC and security agencies for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the recent bye-election in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-hails-inec-security-agencies-over-peaceful-bye-election/

Diego Simeone has praised Ademola Lookman’s flying start at Atletico Madrid but urges the Nigerian winger to improve his defensive work after three goals.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at the Senator representing the FCT at the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe. This is as he faulted Kingibe’s criticism regarding his directive on election-eve movement restrictions. The former Rivers State governor also shifted focus to the final results of the FCT Area […] FCT Polls: ‘We’ll know who is who’ – Wike fires back at Kingibe

In an assessment of Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Eze Onyenbuchi Chukwu, has raised serious concerns over electoral malpractices and a dishearteningly low voter turnout. Speaking from polling unit 13 at Asokoro […]

The Städel Museum in Frankfurt has reunited one of Germany’s most significant medieval sculptures, the Altenberg Madonna, with the historic Altenberg Altarpiece after a century of separation. The rare 14th-century Virgin and Child figure, known for its exceptionally preserved original paintwork, was acquired with support from major cultural foundations and sponsors. Dating back to around […]

Stakeholders and commissioners in Ondo State praise the peaceful and hitch-free conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress across 18 LGAs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-commissioners-lg-chair-laud-peaceful-apc-congress/

Christopher Maikalangu, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, chairmanship election, has secured victory at his polling unit. According to official results, Mr. Maikalangu won with 229 votes, outpacing his closest rival, Dr. Moses Paul of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who received 15 votes. Mr. Maikalangu, who cast […] FCT Council elections: APC candidate Maikalangu wins AMAC Polling Unit