Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 500 Career Goals Since Turning 30, Closes in on 1,000
Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved yet another extraordinary milestone, scoring 500 goals since turning 30 to further cement his legacy as one of football’s greatest goal scorers. The Al Nassr FC forward reached the landmark after netting a brace against Al-Hazem FC on Saturday. The goals took his overall career tally to 964, moving him significantly […]
Enyimba vs Rivers United: NPFL Heavyweights Face Off in Port Harcourt
Two of the Nigeria Premier Football League’s most decorated clubs clash on Sunday as Rivers United FC host Enyimba FC in a high-stakes Matchday 27 encounter in Port Harcourt. Between them, the sides boast 10 league titles and consistent continental appearances. Yet, their objectives this season could not be more different. Rivers United Chase NPFL […]
PDP’s Mohammed Kasim Wins Gwagwalada Area Council Chairmanship
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mohammed Kasim, has emerged victorious in the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government polls held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Announcing the results in the early hours of Sunday, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer Philip Akpen confirmed that Kasim secured […]
BREAKING: APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Re-Elected AMAC Chairman in FCT Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election. Maikalangu, the incumbent chairman, secured a decisive victory after polling the highest number of votes. Andrew Abue, the collation officer for AMAC, confirmed that Maikalangu received 40,295 […]
APC Leads FCT Area Council Elections Amid Widespread Voter Apathy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) took an early lead in several polling units during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections on Saturday, according to results uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Results Viewing Portal (IReV). As of 10:15 p.m., APC polled 2,726 votes in Kwali LGA, ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Nigerian Army Troops Arrest Gunrunner, Recover 969 Rounds in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have intercepted a suspected gunrunner, recovering 969 rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation in Taraba State. According to a Saturday statement posted on X, the arrest occurred on February 21, 2026, at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area. The statement, signed […]
Katsina Security Forces Rescue 21 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Four Suspects
Katsina, Nigeria – In a major security breakthrough, the Katsina State Government has rescued 21 individuals abducted by bandits and arrested four suspects following a joint operation in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area. The mission was executed by the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and […]
2027 Elections: INEC to Unveil Revised Timetable Following New Electoral Act
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to release a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, following the passage of the Electoral Act 2026. Mr. Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, told Sunday PUNCH that the commission is reviewing the law to ensure full compliance. While a […]
Medical Costs Surge as Healthcare Inflation Climbs to 30.35%
Healthcare inflation in Nigeria has soared to 30.35 per cent year-on-year, deepening financial strain on households even as headline inflation shows signs of moderation, the latest Consumer Price Index report by the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. According to the January 2026 CPI report, overall inflation eased to 15.10 per cent from 15.15 per […]
NPSGGG Launches Nationwide Prayer, Voter Mobilisation Drive for 2027 Elections
The National Prayer Support Group for Good Governance (NPSGGG) has unveiled a nationwide prayer campaign ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, positioning faith, unity, and civic responsibility at the centre of its mobilisation strategy. The inaugural conference, held at the National Centre for Women Development in Abuja, brought together government representatives, party stakeholders, and prominent […]