This is coming after Germany, Britain and France said they could take "defensive action" to destroy Iran's missile-launching capabilities The post ‘Don’t join this war’ – Iran warns European countries appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia shares why she doesn’t see herself as a single mum, but a single woman raising two kids after her split from 2Baba. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-im-not-a-single-mum-annie-idibia/

FIFA begins the 100-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup but remains silent on the anticipated Nigeria-DR Congo verdict over ineligible players. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-begins-100-day-countdown-to-2026-wcup-mum-on-nigeria-dr-congo-verdict/

Turkish football pundit, Uğur Meleke has insisted that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is better than Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres. Meleke spoke following Osimhen’s latest brilliant performance, where he led the Turkish Super Lig giants to a 3-1 win over Alanyaspor at the weekend. “In my opinion, Victor Osimhen is one of the top five strikers in […] Better than Arsenal’s Gyokeres – Meleke on Osimhen leaving Galatasaray for Real Madrid

Babajide’s journey has already included notable club-level milestones. She remains the only Nigerian footballer to have won Liverpool Women’s Player of the Season, an honour she claimed during the 2019/2020 campaign The post WAFCON glory is my greatest career moment – Rinsola Babajide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Zichis Agro Allied Industries is proposing bonus share of one new share for every one existing share by shareholders alongside a final dividend of 20kobo per share. This is coming after the Nigerian Exchange Limited suspended trading in the shares of the company pending the outcome of a regulatory investigation into recent trading activities on […]

A renowned diaspora leader, Dadiowei K. Akpeti, has emphasised that disqualification of candidates in the forthcoming Ijaw National Congress (INC) presidential race should be guided strictly by constitutional eligibility, rather The post INC poll: Eligibility, not popularity, must guide candidate disqualifications, says Diaspora stakeholder appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Six worshippers, who were abducted from a Celestial Church a few days ago from Uso community, Owo Local Council Area of Ondo State, have been freed from captivity. It was gathered that the victims regained freedom on Monday night following their release in the Ilado community, Akure North Local Council Area of the state. According […] Abducted Ondo worshippers freed after N9m ransom payment

By Hon Victor Okebunmi In the oil-rich, humid Niger Delta, power plants stand like giant machines of hope. Inside those plants, where turbines spin and control panels blink endlessly, *Engr The post Lighting Africa’s largest economy under a technocrat’s watch appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), Sir Chinedu Nwonu, has urged entrepreneurs, students, business owners, and emerging leaders across sectors to prioritize strategic planning and consistent execution. Nwaonu gave the advice during the 2026 edition of the UDUF Africa Active Leadership & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp held at the Onitsha […]

The Abia State government advises farmers on climate-smart practices to prepare for projected above-normal rainfall in 2026. Learn key strategies. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-advises-farmers-to-prepare-for-heavy-rains/

Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has urged Shiite protesters in Nigeria to focus on the economic implications of the Middle East crisis rather than staging demonstrations in support of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Abati made the remarks on Tuesday during the “What’s Trending” segment of The Morning Show on Arise Television. […] Iran: Worry about fuel price, cost of living not Ali Khamenei – Abati to Shiites’ protesters

A prominent political figure in Imo State, Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move that is already reshaping political calculations in the Aboh Mbaise and Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency. Ifeanyi, a former PDP chairmanship candidate and long-standing party strategist, announced his decision […] Ex-PDP Chairmanship candidate, Dumebi Ifeanyi joins APC, hails Uzodinma

The late T. B. Joshua remains one of the most talked about religious figures to emerge from Nigeria in the last three decades. Born Temitope Balogun Joshua on June 12 1963 in Ondo State Nigeria, he rose from modest beginnings to become the founder and spiritual leader of Synagogue Church of All Nations, widely known […] The post Late TB Joshua saw the Israel–Iran War coming decades ago — What he predicted is terrifying appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Africa Prudential Plc has reported a strong earnings performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting a profit before tax of N4.26 billion, a 51.51 per cent increase over the N2.81 billion recorded in the previous year. According to the financials of the company posted on the Nigerian Exchange, its or ofit after tax […]

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday an overnight Iranian attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, as Tehran keeps up its retaliation campaign in the Gulf over US and Israeli strikes. The post Saudi condemns ‘unjustified’ Iran attack on US embassy in Riyadh appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace successfully rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau and intercept a suspected gun runner with fabricated rifles in Kadu Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-two-kidnapped-victims-nab-gun-runner-in-plateau-kaduna/

Nasarawa State has attracted over $1 billion in foreign and domestic investments in 2025, projected to create over 22,000 jobs in key sectors. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-secures-over-1bn-investments-in-2025/

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has expressed gratitude and credited God for the success of the premiere of her first directorial debut, held on Sunday at the Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. The 48-year-old actress described the project as a deliberate effort to tell stories centered on women. She had earlier said the film grew out of her desire […]

Streamer Carter Efe has revealed that his career path might have been different if his father were alive. In a recent video on Honest Bunch Podcast, Efe lauded his father The post I wouldn’t be a content creator if my dad were alive – Carter Efe appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Popular Nigerian photographer and biker, Orowole Samuel Kolapo, popularly known as Kola Onifoto, has died after a motorcycle accident in the Kara area of Lagos. He was 35. According to The post Popular photographer Kola Onifoto dies in Lagos bike crash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ace producer and music executive, Osabuohien Osaretin, popularly known as Sarz, has spoken extensively about the negative impacts of poor infrastructures, especially epileptic electricity supply, on the creative industry in Nigeria. Appearing in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Sarz explained that unavailability of electricity at the time creatives are inspired could lead to […] At 36, I’ve never experienced 24-hour electricity in Nigeria – Music Producer, Sarz

Actress Faithia Williams has announced the burial arrangements for her late mother, Mrs Gloria Uzoamaka Williams. Sharing a flyer of her burial arrangements on Instagram, Williams revealed that the ceremony The post Faithia Williams announces burial plans for late mother appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

However, NIDCOM said it has not received any official emergency calls from Nigerians in Iran. The commission also explained that evacuation may be difficult right now because

However, NIDCOM said it has not received any official emergency calls from Nigerians in Iran. The commission also explained that evacuation may be difficult right now because

The federal government begins payment of February 2026 salaries, explaining the reason for the delay and outlining plans to clear wage award arrears.

An Iranian-American woman reacted to reports of Ali Khamenei’s death, questioning US intervention and warning that bombing cannot bring true liberation.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that a possible presidential ticket featuring former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso would pose a serious challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. Speaking during a recent church service shared online, Ayodele […] Jonathan, Kwankwaso ticket will shake APC – Primate Ayodele

Governor Umaru Fintiri has insisted that his relationship with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar remains intact despite his recent defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has insisted that the presidency should remain in the southern part of the country in 2027, saying the region deserves to complete eight years in line with Nigeria’s long-standing power-sharing understanding. Speaking on Tuesday on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the governor said although zoning is not provided for in […] The post 2027: Presidency should remain in the South  —  Gov Fintiri insists appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) deployed at Wase, have rescued two kidnapped victims around Kukawa in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, in a statement said the rescue operations took place on 22 February 2026, in Mansur village in Alkaleri […] Troops rescue kidnapped victims, intercepts suspected gunrunner

Scenes of jubilation erupted across Aboh Mbaise and Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency on Tuesday as Comrade Ifeanyichukwu Chukwudumebi, popularly known as Dumebi Ifeanyi, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship The post Jubilation as ex-PDP chairmanship candidate Dumebi Ifeanyi joins APC in Imo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ebelechukwu Enedah, counsel to Sophia Momodu in the custody dispute with Davido, has demanded N1 billion in damages from the singer over alleged harassment and cyberbullying. “We are Counsel to The post Lawyer demands N1bn from Davido over alleged harassment, cyberbullying appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The University of Calabar, UniCal, has suspended nine students over alleged examination malpractice and forgery of results. The suspension is contained in a statement by the institution’s registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha. Icha said the decision to suspend the students was reached at the 252nd Senate meeting following reports presented by the Ad-Hoc Senate committee on […] University of Calabar suspends 9 students over exam malpractice, result forgery

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Governor has decided to go ahead with state’s All Progressives Congress on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 despite a Federal High Court order that has refrained…

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes have suffered a major blow as two countries have emerged as likely replacements if Iran withdraws amid Middle East tensions.