In addition, police recovered hard drugs and a large quantity of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, highlighting what Ndukwe described as an intensified crackdown on drug-related crimes within the state.

Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has called for respect for his father’s legacy, dismissing comparisons to other artists. Speaking from Los Angeles where he will receive Fela’s The post Fela should be idolised not compared – Femi Kuti appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As the weekend approaches, all eyes will be on these matches to see whether Sutton’s predictions hold true, adding further excitement to an already intense Premier League season.

Gone are the days when facial and hair care were associated only with women. Grooming the extra care given especially to the face and hair is becoming increasingly common among men. Changing lifestyles, social media influence and workplace expectations have increased demand for professional-looking haircuts, beard care and skincare. Nigerian men are paying more attention […]

A lady wh earlier bagged a first-class in her Bachelor’s degree got a distinction in her Master’s degree from UNILAG. She celebrated her double first class.

At least four residents of Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State were killed on Thursday evening when armed bandits attacked the area. According to a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Bakatsine, the attackers, who were said to be heavily armed, stormed the community at about […] The post Bandits Burn Four Residents Alive For Allegedly Refusing To Pay Levies appeared first on OsunDefender.

Tension flared at the Korle Bu Police Station polling centre in the Ablekuma South Constituency on Saturday when two disqualified delegates confronted the constituency chairman over their exclusion from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries and attacked a Joy News journalist covering the event. The two individuals, whose identities have been withheld, had lost their delegate status after being removed from party positions, making them ineligible to vote in the internal polls.

Out of a total of 211,849 delegates expected to participate in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 flagbearer race, 12,589 delegates will take part in the exercise in the Volta Region.

Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is currently on trial at Southwark Crown Court in London on a raft of bribery charges that have turned her name into…

Dr. Elohor Oborevwori is a Cardiovascular Health researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, United States, and a director at You Matter Charity Foundation. In this interview with FELIX IGBEKOYI, she discusses a medical outreach that provided free cardiovascular screenings to over 250 elderly residents in Delta State. A project, that […]

"Some email correspondence with (Epstein) could be used by my detractors. I don't care about that. But we must attempt to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein" The post Elon Musk, Bill Gates: See notable names in Epstein file dump appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has passed. The [...]

  The United States government has shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding federal operations. The shutdown followed a lapse in appropriations, leaving non-essential federal agencies to begin winding down operations. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are now either furloughed or required to work without pay. Essential services, including national […] The post US Govt Shuts Down After Lawmakers Fail to Approve Funding appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, says he is confident that the party’s ongoing presidential primaries will be conducted transparently and credibly.

Burna Boy's N150 million donation surpasses Don Jazzy's N100 million, making him the top individual contributor to VDM's NGO for inmate support and medical aid.

The Nigerian Army says its new campaign tagged Operation Igbo Danu, also known as Operation Forest Flush, has recorded gains in Kwara State. The post Nigerian Army launches forest operation, dislodges bandits in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The review ends a curfew that had been in place for about 10 months as part of measures to address insecurity. The post Niger government lifts night ban on motorcycles, tricycles in Minna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NCAA  Gives Airlines Seven Days To Provide Mandatory Special Needs Assistance  Option On Ticket Reservation Platforms By Stella Omona Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued seven day…

Following the confirmation of death, the police returned to the scene and arrested four individuals, including the imam of the Ogo-Oluwa Mosque, where the victim was discovered.

For Abugri Osman Zulfa, the dream of furthering her education almost ended just days before it was meant to begin. At 23, Zulfa had already endured more loss than most people her age. She lost her mother while she was still young and grew up under the care of a stepmother. Her father, Abugri Osman […]

The Court of Appeal in Ilorin, Kwara State, has dismissed the appeals of five men convicted over the 2018 Offa bank robbery, upholding their death sentences. The convicts, Niyi Ogundiran, Salawu Azeez, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Ayoade Akinnibosun, and Adeola Abraham, were found guilty of armed robbery, culpable homicide, and illegal possession of firearms following coordinated attacks […] The post Court Upholds Death Sentences for Five Convicts in Offa Bank Robbery appeared first on OsunDefender.

Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has questioned the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to determine election petition matters.

Tanko Rashid Computer, the NDC’s Deputy National Director of Elections and IT and CEO of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has said the party "totally disagrees" with the Supreme Court's decision to restore the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Kpandai, while affirming its respect for the ruling. His comments follow a 4-1 Supreme Court judgment on Wednesday that overturned a High Court order which had annulled the Kpandai parliamentary election.

The NYSC DG, Olakunle Nafiu, advises corps members to respect local customs, be punctual, and manage their finances wisely during their service year. Read More: https://punchng.com/respect-local-customs-nysc-dg-advises-corps-members/

TRACE Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Clear Oju-Ore Bridge Construction Area After Accident OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has ordered traders and commuters operating…

Physician and political activist, Dr Arthur Kennedy, has described the court’s decision to cancel the parliamentary rerun in the Kpandai constituency as a major boost for judicial independence in Ghana.

As the world marks Data Privacy Week under the theme “Take Control of Your Data,” digital rights organisation Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has praised countries that have taken steps to strengthen data protection laws to safeguard people’s privacy. Data Privacy Week is observed to mark the signing of Convention 108 on January 28, 1981, the first […]

Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Duke, who previously left the PDP for the Social Democratic Party, SDP, before returning to the opposition party, formally joined the ADC on Friday. He received his membership card after registering with the party […] The post Former Cross River Gov Donald Duke Dumps PDP for ADC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Security Division of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on Saturday barred journalists from covering the institution’s 45th Convocation ceremony. The post Journalists barred from covering ABU’s 45th convocation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United States on Friday approved multibillion-dollar weapons sales to both Israel and Saudi Arabia, at a point of high tensions with Iran. The post US approves approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared a Biafra-wide solidarity lockdown across the South-East on Monday, February 2, 2026, in protest against Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo’s order directing traders to resume business on Mondays and the closure of Onitsha Main Market. The group said the sit-at-home is a peaceful action in solidarity with […] The post IPOB Declares Feb 1, 2 Sit-At-Home as ‘Biafra-Wide Lockdown’ appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The National Pension Commission (PenCom), in collaboration with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), will launch a self-service online data recapture application known as the Data Recapture Self-Service Platform (PENCAP) on…

The countdown to the 68th Grammy Awards has begun with Nigerian music once again taking center stage on the global scene. The ceremony is set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, The post Five Nigerians nominated for 2026 Grammy Awards appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivered a three-minute speech in support of the people of Palestine at a charity concert in Barcelona on Thursday night. Guardiola spoke at the Act x Palestine event at the Palau Sant Jordi, a day after Manchester City recorded a 2–0 Champions League victory over Galatasaray. The event marked the Read More: https://punchng.com/video-guardiola-appeals-to-humanity-in-emotional-palestine-address-in-barcelona/

The Bauchi State Government has appointed Rt. Hon. Danlami Ahmed Kawule as Commander-in-Chief of the State Forest Guards to strengthen the state’s security and environmental protection efforts. Consequently, the development has drawn widespread commendations from security experts and stakeholders, who have praised the move. Foremost among those applauding the decision is Ambassador Dr. John Metchie, […]

Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen is set to return to Italy in February as his Turkish side Galatasaray have been drawn against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Osimhen’s compatriot and national teammate, Ademola Lookman, will also face a challenging tie as his Atalanta side take on Borussia Dortmund. Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen […]