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Harmony Chidi leads Nigeria’s charge in Morocco, but Zofia Burzan and Poland’s emerging talents stand between the Flamingos and a winning start to their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign The post Poland vs Nigeria: Five Players to watch as Flamingos begin World Cup campaign ap...
Poland U-17 women’s head coach, Paulina Kawalec is targeting a positive start against Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Poles will open their campaign at the tournament against Akeem Busari’s side at the Mohammed V1 Football Complex Pitch 4, Rabat o...
By Peter Duru, Makurdi At 36, Sughnen Yaaya has taken on what many would consider a dangerous and daunting task of confronting the menace of human trafficking in Benue, a state he says has recorded the highest cases of trafficking in the country. Yaaya, an activist and anti-human...
Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu may be experiencing health challenges, claiming that the president is unable to walk. Fayose made the allegation while reacting to Tinubu’s decision not to attend every campaign even...
Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign against Poland in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-open-world-cup-campaign-against-poland-in-morocco/...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Presidential Campaign Council has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of supporting his party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, out of personal ambition. The Director of Media and Publi...
“I will fix Lagos. Our slogan is ‘A New Lagos For All’. This is not just a mere slogan, but a determination to put the people at the centre of my administration. My deputy, Prince Lateef Adenkule Adele, and I will fix Lagos and make it work for all,” he said. The post Lagos LP go...
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has accused President Bola Tinubu of running Nigeria aground. Baba-Ahmed was reacting to Tinubu’s remark that Nigerians should not expect him to travel to every state to campaign. Speaking during the i...
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The All Progressives Congress APC has proposed that President Bola Tinubu lead its campaign rallies in 12 states, starting with the first rally in Kaduna on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and ending with a major closing rally in Lagos on Saturday, January 9, 2...
Mr Tinubu’s major economic measures include the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. The post 2027: Why Nigerians should re-elect Tinubu – Campaign Spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Benue State, Prof Terhemba Shija, has pledged to shut down all internally displaced persons (IDP) camps across the state if elected governor in 2027. Shija said his proposed administration would deploy drones,...
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. President Bola Tinubu met with heads of security agencies in the country on Thursday, charging them to demolish all bandits’ camps and rescue abducted victims across the country. The meeting, which lasted for hour...
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Daniel died while undergoing his compulsory three-week orientation course at the NYSC camp in Enugu State. The post Senate probes death of ex-SUG president in Enugu NYSC camp appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to rescue all abducted persons and ensure no terrorist or bandit camp remains anywhere in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-security-chiefs-to-rescue-abductees-clear-bandit-camps/...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of deceiving Nigerians with their campaign strategies. Wike made the allegati...
Property, including vehicles, food items, and other goods, estimated to be worth millions of naira, has been destroyed following a petrol tanker explosion along the Benin-Lagos Expressway at Oluku market. Goods and vehicles parked along the road were completely razed by the infer...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reported absence from campaign rallies in some states, saying he cannot seek another four-year term while relying on governors, ministers and defectors to defend the hardship Nigerians have endured...
The deceased hailed from Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. The post How ex-SUG president died at NYSC camp – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu should step down as Nigeria’s leader because he is “unwell”. Okonkwo said the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Pres...
Read Also: I won’t abandon governance for campaign, Tinubu pledges Vanguard News The post Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy appeared first on Vanguard News ....
Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram should be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations. The post ANALYSIS: New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake Chad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigerian forward has been sidelined since sustaining the injury in September, shortly before Valencia’s meeting with FC Barcelona, bringing his promising start to the campaign to a temporary halt The post Injury Update: Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq nears Valencia return ap...
Mr Tinubu’s latest commitment comes more than three years after he promised to increase women’s participation in government during his 2023 presidential campaign. The post 2027: Tinubu pledges support for women’s reserved seats bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The annual development programme will screen players in Lagos on 19 October before moving to Ado-Ekiti, following last year’s scholarships for 10 participants. The post Ajayi Elebire basketball camp targets more scholarships as fifth edition begins appeared first on Premium Times...
Lagos Accord leaders have urged Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his loyalty following reports of his appointment to Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-campaign-accord-leaders-urge-adeleke-to-clarify-loyalty/...
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the expanded presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “confession of fear”, accusing President Bola Tinubu of prioritising political alliances over Nigeria’s economic hardship and insecurity. Atik...
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu's expanded campaign council and questioned the use of the Presidential Villa for its inauguration. The post Atiku faults Tinubu’s expanded campaign council, use of Presidential Villa appeared first on Premi...
The governor made the pledge when he visited the project site at Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area. The post Otti pledges accelerated work on Abia industrial park project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The DG of the Makinde/Daura Campaign Organisation says Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has what it takes to reset Nigeria and address its challenges in 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-will-reset-nigeria-campaign-dg/...
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has criticised the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, describing it as an attempt to weaken Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. Kola Ologbondiyan, Director...
By Ayobami Okerinde The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and governors of Anambra and Osun states, Charles Soludo and Ademola Adeleke, are present at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja. The t...
A member of the Edo State House of Assembly and estranged wife of Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, Natasha Osawaru, has sparked reactions after introducing herself using her maiden surname, Osawaru, instead of Idibia, her husband’s surname. In a video s...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has departed for Abuja for the inauguration of the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council at the Presidential Villa. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-adeleke-heads-to-abuja-for-inauguration-of-apc-2027-campaign-council/...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka on Wednesday charged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, to release its Presidential Campaign Council list. Olayinka said the NDC shou...
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Ozurumba, whose asylum application was rejected after he provided cooking services at a camp operated by a Nigerian separatist group. According to a report by Vanguard, the case centr...
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called on President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, to give him additional money following his participation in an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Lagos. The rally, held on Tuesday at the Onikan Sta...
The apex body overseeing APC campaign activities in Kano will be chaired by Governor Abba Yusuf. The post APC announces Kano campaign council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
***Why Tinubu pushed for Wike, Soludo, Adeleke despite internal push-backs ***Rainbow Coalition has come to stay, Wike tells APC govs By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — To ensure a smooth sail for President Bola Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential poll, the Presidency and ruling All...
•Online shopping sector jumps 15 points to 75% in new report •Customer satisfaction hits 71% despite service quality decline in key sectors •Power, Public Sector trail at 51%, 53% By Prince Osuagwu E-Commerce appears to be one sector in Nigeria where customers are not complaining...
The removal of his cap by the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, during a Christian worship event has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerians criticising the gesture as disrespectful to Yoruba tradition and others defending his right to pract...
Former presidential aide and Arise Television’s Morning Showanchor, Reuben Abati, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, saying the administration acted too late to provide relief to Nigerians. Abati said the temporary nature of the intervention raised qu...
Nigeria’s opposition, including Atiku Abubakar, rejects the FG’s 30-day petrol discount, calling the NNPC-led intervention inadequate and politically motiv Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-30-day-petrol-discount-sparks-opposition-backlash/...
Mr Obi also explained how he intended to tackle corruption, arguing that the conduct of the president and members of his immediate family would be central to his anti-corruption strategy. The post Campaign council defends Obi over fuel subsidy U-turn appeared first on Premium Tim...
The camp of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on X on Thursday, Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, said Tinubu cannot claim economic success while making Nigerians po...
The Nigerian Army has taken over the Old Oyo National Park and converted the facility into a training centre as part of efforts to strengthen security in the area. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen Auwalu Mahmuda, disclosed this following the...
The Nigerian Army has taken over the Old Oyo National Park, converting it into a training centre to prevent its use as a hideout by criminals. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-takes-over-old-oyo-park-after-oriire-abduction/...
Veteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen, sparking congratulations from fans and coll Read More: https://punchng.com/video-veteran-yoruba-music-rapper-lord-of-ajasa-becomes-us-citizen/...
In this interview with Nairametrics, Popoola discusses the structural changes driving Nigeria’s capital market, the growing influence of domestic investors, the role of technology in widening access to investment opportunities, lessons from the banking recapitalisation exercise a...
Lekki Port and stakeholders are tightening truck movement controls, using an e-call-up system and designated parks to ease traffic congestion on the corrid Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-port-tightens-truck-controls-to-ease-congestion/...
CHI Life Assurance has launched a new campaign, ‘The Legacy: Golden Key of Assurance,’ to encourage Nigerians to protect family wealth and secure the futur Read More: https://punchng.com/chi-life-targets-stronger-financial-protection-with-new-campaign/...
Nigeria, who occupied 26th position in the previous ranking, were punished for their mixed results in the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The post FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles plunge to 30th, drop to Africa’s sixth appeared first on Premium Ti...
Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The contingent arrived Casablanca at 10.16 local time. The team is currently lodged at Ibis Hotel, where they will settle in to prepare ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cu...
Mr Otaru said the movement of APC members to the SDP reflected growing dissatisfaction within the ruling party The post 2027: Defections from APC to SDP intensify as Adamu builds Nasarawa campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
A 54-year-old Nigerian, Aliyu Abdulmalik, who has drug-resistant Parkinson’s disease, is seeking public support to raise N65m for brain surgery in Turkey. Read More: https://punchng.com/54-year-old-parkinsons-patient-seeks-n65m-for-brain-surgery/...
By Adegboyega Adeleye Twenty-one Super Falcons players have arrived in camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying double-header against Comoros, with star forwards Asisat Oshoala and defender Ashleigh Plumptre among the notable abs...
By Steve Oko Former Imo State Governor, Dr Ikedi Ohakim, has described the death of elder statesman and pro-democracy campaigner, Chief Ralph Obioha, as a painful loss to Nigeria, recalling his sacrifices in the struggle for the restoration of democratic rule. Obioha, who died on...
The Super Falcons camp in Ijebu Ode is gradually filling up ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros, with 18 players now in camp. The latest arrivals are Toni Payne, Christy Ucheibe, and Janet Akekoromowei, who joined the team as preparations intensify for...
