The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed appreciation to political appointees who voluntarily resigned from their positions in solidarity with the group’s leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement signed by the Movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, Ph.D., the Movement commended former Commissioners, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, Managing Directors, Executive Secretaries, and other political office holders […] You chose principle over personal comfort – Kwankwasiyya commends appointees who dumped Yusuf-led govt 

The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Dr Ibrahim Bello Bashir, says strengthening skills-based technical education is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth and industrial self-reliance. Bashir stated this in Damaturu during…

Nigeria’s number one player, Daniel Adeleye, produced a determined comeback to defeat Abdulaziz Usmonjonov of Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs on Saturday at the Lagos Lawn The post Davis Cup: Adeleye fights back to secure vital win over Uzbekistan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 February 8 is the 39th day of the year and 326 days to the end of the year (327 in leap year). Today is Boy Scout Anniversary Day and Laugh…

By Olusegun Raphael President General of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club (NFSC) worldwide, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has described his election as Patron of the Confederation of African Sports Supporters (CASS), The post Ladipo: I’ll use new role as CASS patron to unify African supporters club appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 Hear the Town Crier! In your various churches, in your various church groups and upon every gathering of the children of God!  The Nigerian pulpit is bleeding. The once holy…

Lady Captain of the Ladies Subsection of Ikoyi Club 1938, Peggy Onwu, has concluded her tenure as the 2025–2026 golfing year draws to a close, capping what members described as The post Ikoyi Lady Captain Onwu bows out on a high appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 Benji is secretly dating his brother’s ex-girlfriend. According to him, he fell in love with her during the time she was having problems with his brother. Whenever they fought, she…

Tottenham skipper Cristian Romero was accused of letting his team-mates down as his first-half red card helped condemn his side to defeat as Manchester United extended their winning run under The post Man Utd beat Tottenham to win fourth straight game under Carrick appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened mass action and a possible nationwide boycott of future elections over what it described as confusion and contradictions surrounding the Senate’s amendment of the 2022 Electoral Act, particularly on the electronic transmission of election results. The post 2027: NLC threatens mass boycott, mass action over electoral ambiguity appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has raised the alarm over what it described as dangerous ambiguity surrounding the amendment of the 2022 Electoral Act, warning that unresolved contradictions from the Senate could undermine public trust and threaten the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027 Elections: NLC warns Senate against ambiguity in electoral act appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi’s 51st-minute goal to show for their dominance in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round, first-leg qualifier against Senegal. Substitute Ifeanyi The post U20 WWC Qualifier: Nigeria walk tight rope as Ifeanyi’s goal lifts Falconets over Senegal appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

State Sports Commissions and Councils of the Niger Delta Region have been invited to take advantage of the Niger Delta Games to create long-term athletes development structures rather than seeking The post Niger Delta Games: Coaches urged to discover future talents appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

No fewer than 13 journalists from various media organisations in Bauchi were injured on Friday in a road crash while covering the commissioning of projects by the North-East Development Commission The post 13 journalists injured in Bauchi autocrash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to undertake a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, following an invitation extended by King Charles III. The visit was announced on Sunday through a post shared on the official X account of the British royal family, indicating that the Nigerian leader would [...]

Arsenal, on Saturday, opened a nine-point advantage at the top of the Premier League, thanks to a 3-0 thrashing of Sunderland. The Gunners came into the game knowing that they The post EPL: Arsenal open nine-point gap ahead of Liverpool, Man City clash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has described the shutdown of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries as a necessary step to end what he called decades of self-deception in the country’s downstream oil sector. Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), Ojulari said Nigeria had spent […] The post NNPC refinery shutdown was done to end decades of self-deception, says Ojulari appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Alfred Omachi As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins, political activities across the country are gradually shifting from speculation to mobilisation. In Kogi East Senatorial District, the The post 2027: Why Kogi East must return Echocho appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The political elite in Nigeria should be deeply ashamed. While a small handful can point to visible achievements, the vast majority treat governance as a fast-track to personal wealth rather than a sacred duty to protect lives and develop their states. Across the country, insecurity has reached terrifying levels. People are slaughtered like animals, yet [...]

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Religious Affairs, Rt Revd Dr Duke Akpososo has declared that the incredible performance and developmental strides of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…

 Pope Leo XIV releases a message to mark the 12th World Day against Human Trafficking, and pledges the Catholic Church’s commitment to confront and bring an end to this “grave…

A Lagos-based gospel artiste, Matthew Ogundele, alongside three members of his team, has been found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. The other victims were identified as Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya and a blogger, Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as JoesTv. It was gathered that the quartet had [...]

The Kebbi State Hisbah command has arrested 11 persons for allegedly engaging in illicit relationships at an unregistered hotel in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi metropolis. The State Commandant of Hisbah, Malam Suleiman Muhammed, disclosed this on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi, noting that the arrests were made during a routine midnight patrol by operatives […] Hisbah arrests 11 for alleged illicit affairs at Kebbi hotel 

 On February 2, 2026, religious priests and sisters from 28 congregations gathered at the Assumpta Cathedral Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, to celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. During the celebration,…

THREE persons have been killed while a Catholic priest and 10 other residents were abducted following an early-morning attack on Karku community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan confirmed that the victims were taken in the early hours of Saturday when suspected terrorists invaded the community. In a […] The post 3 killed, catholic priest, 10 others abducted in Kaduna community appeared first on Tribune Online.

  Kingdom Men Global Network (K-MEN) last week Saturday held a Special Breakfast Roundtable and the Barnabas Breakfast Banquet in honour of the late corporate titan, boardroom guru, and respected…

Stakeholders working against Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) in Oyo State have called for sustained commitment, stronger legislation and increased investment to eliminate the practice. They warned that progress recorded over the years could be reversed if there are no further deliberate actions. They made the call on Friday in Ibadan during a media […]

  Bishop Dr. Michael Hutton-Wood, President of Hutton-Wood Global Ministries, a renowned leadership coach, mentor, and pastor of pastors has announced a free introductory mentorship session called Monthly Ministers’ Manna…

As politicians continue defecting from their political parties to join those they have criticised and called unprintable names before, JAMES KWEN, in this piece, recalls those who have, on different occasions, called President Bola Tinubu names but are today his campaigners as the 2027 election approaches. The Christian season of Easter is by the corner […]

 As God’s Mercy Revival Ministries (GOMERM) held its maiden edition of its Building the Builders international Ministers’ Summit in 2026, on Saturday February 7, themed ‘REINVENTION’, the General Overseer, Dr.…

Bishop Dr Theophilus Taiwo Ajose, President, Bishop Theophilus Ajose International Ministries, and a renowned Prophetic/Warfare Intercessor, has urged Nigerians to be steadfast in prayer.  Bishop Ajose, who is leading several…

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has called on leaders and key stakeholders in the South-East to prioritise security and peace, infrastructure development and the delivery of bankable, investment-ready projects. This, according to him, is critical if the South Eastern region of the country is to unlock […] The post Alawuba advocates security, bankable projects, to promote South-East Vision 2050 appeared first on Tribune Online.

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President Bola Tinubu will make a state visit to the UK in March 2026, hosted by King Charles III. This marks the first such visit by a Nigerian leader in Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-embark-on-two-day-uk-state-visit-march-18/

It was a celebration of a life well spent, as friends, family members, church leaders, and government officials from across Nigeria gathered at Fiditi, Oyo State, for the burial funeral…

Pascal Okechukwu, the Nigerian socialite popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been appointed as the Imo State director of the City Boy Movement (CBM), a youth-oriented support group backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. The post Cubana Chief Priest appointed Imo director of City Boy Movement appeared first on Vanguard News.