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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen as interim coach of the Super Falcons ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign. According to a statement issued by the NFF on Tuesday, Eguavoen will lead the senior ...
By Golok Nanmwa JOS- Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented the prolonged killings and displacement of thousands of Nigerians in Plateau State, saying the continued existence of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps underscores...
The governor received the continental hopefuls at the Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City, where he showered encomiums on the players, technical crew and officials for making Edo State and Nigeria proud with their impressive campaign The post Gov. Okpebholo reward...
Anthony Ehilebo, the Special Adviser on Media and Digital Media Communication to the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has described the meeting between his principal and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, flagbearer, Peter Obi, as a poliical ...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commiserated with Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Plateau State. Addressing IDPs victims on Tuesday in Plateau State, Obi said as long as they remain there, the entire Nigeria is still in the IDPs...
For Nigeria, Aduku, did not hide his disappointment with his team's performance, but insisted that the defeat would not derail their campaign The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Aduku promises improved Falconets display after Spain defeat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala on Tuesday accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of engaging in content creation. Bwala faulted Obi’s presence at the launch of the Allied Peoples Movement, AP...
An Oyo State suspect, Adejoke Popoola, confesses to selling her own babies and stealing 19 children, exposing a vast child trafficking network in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-sold-my-own-babies-stole-19-children-oyo-trafficking-suspect-confesses/...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has arrived in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Obi was received on Tuesday morning by chieftains of the NDC ahead of his presidential campaign engagements in the state. DAILY POST had earlier reporte...
China head coach Wang Jun says his team is now firmly focused on the clash with Nigeria’s Falconets, DAILY POST reports. The Asians started their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on a winning note, thrashing debutants New Caledonia 5-0. Huang Jiaxin bagged a hat-t...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has revealed why he attended the launch of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, presidential campaign office in Abuja. Obi disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday. He said his presenc...
Ogunsakin’s progress in New York follows an impressive qualifying campaign in which he defeated Poland’s Tymon Litwic 6-3, 6-0 before stunning Canada’s top seed Felix Roussel 6-3, 6-4 to secure his place in the 64-player main draw. The post US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin eyes another...
China striker Huang Jiaxin is anticipating a tough duel against Nigeria’s Falconets, DAILY POST reports. Wang Jun’s side opened their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over debutants New Caledonia on Monday afternoon. Jiaxin bagged ...
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), over attendance at the inauguration of the presidential camp...
Nigeria’s Falconets began their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to Spain. Read about the Falconets World Cup opener. Read More: https://punchng.com/falconets-lose-world-cup-opener-to-spain/...
Spain head coach, David Aznar has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against Nigeria’s Falconets. La Rojita began their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Moses Aduku’s side. Aznar’s side took a well deserved lead ...
By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria’s D’Tigress ended their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign without a win after suffering a 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B game in Berlin on Monday. The defeat was D’Tigress’ third in the group stage, following earlier los...
Nigeria’s Falconets began their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on a disappointing note after losing 2-0 to Spain in their Group F opener on Monday. The Nigerian side, who arrived in Poland after an extensive period of preparation, struggled to break down the former cha...
Nigeria will face China PR on Wednesday as they look to revive their hopes of progressing from Group F. The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria’s Falconets begin campaign with defeat to Spain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders in Taraba state under the aegis of Concerned Taraba Citizens have listed 42 unfulfilled campaign promises against Governor Agbu Kefas, insisting that the outstanding projects cannot be ignored as the governor seeks a second term in the 2027 gov...
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has sparked mixed reactions online following his appearance at the inauguration of the Abuja campaign office of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, ...
D’Tigress managed just 13 points in each of the first three quarters, while France scored 31 in the first, 34 in the second and 30 in the third The post D’Tigress, battered by France, end World Cup campaign winless appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said he would not return fuel subsidy if elected but revealed his alternative plans. Speaking during the inauguration of his campaign office in Abuja on Monday, Makinde pr...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday declared that his Allied Peoples Movement, APM, counterpart, Seyi Makinde, is qualified to be the President of Nigeria. Obi made the remark during the inauguration of Makinde’s presidential campaig...
Nigeria’s Falconets begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on Monday when they take on Spain in a highly anticipated Group F opener at the Arena Sosnowiec in Poland. The match, scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time, presents a stern early test for Moses Aduku’s side, wit...
The ultimate measure of this intervention will not be the number of ghost workers removed or the amount of money recovered. It will be whether Nigeria has the courage to follow the trail to its source, hold those responsible accountable and permanently close the doors through whi...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday attended the inauguration of the campaign office of his Allied Peoples Movement, APM, counterpart, Seyi Makinde. The inauguration of Makinde’s campaign office took place in the Federal Capital Terr...
Spain coach David Aznar is targeting a positive start to his side’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The 2018 champions will open their campaign against Nigeria’s Falconets at the Arena Sosnowiec on Monday (today). La Rojita have a promising b...
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on Monday declared that the president never promised Nigerians Eldorado before assuming office. Dare made the remark in a post on X while faulting the opposition’s campaign against Tinubu’s Re...
Nigeria’s Falconets kick off their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against defending champions Spain. Coach Aduku targets a winning start. Read More: https://punchng.com/falconets-face-spain-in-world-cup-opener/...
Ikorodu City FC have strengthened their squad with the signing of Afeez Bankole for the new campaign, DAILY POST reports. The Oga Boys signed Bankole from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kwara United. Bankole featured regularly for the Harmony Boys in the NPFL last se...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The advice by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, to young workers struggling with high rents to consider living with their parents or relatives has sparked mixed reactions among residents. While some described the advice as unrealistic and i...
LAGOS — Mixed reactions have continued to trail the exit of Uber, a global ride-hailing company, from Nigeria, with some residents expressing concern over the impact on commuters and drivers, while others said alternative platforms could fill the gap. Some Lagos residents, who sp...
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Behind the controversy trailing the proposed amendment of the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court Law, 2015, is a policy question that goes beyond the proposed extension of the retirement age of Law Officers from 60 to 65 years like the Magistrates Findings by V...
Sani says the late Mr Fawehinmi was more than a campaigner for political freedom, describing him as a committed pan-Nigerian who believed that Nigeria’s progress depended on the development of all parts of the country. The post Gani Fawehinmi’s legal battles opened Nigeria’s poli...
Barau FC striker, Joseph Atule, has revealed that the team’s target is to win the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. Atule believes the Kano club has the quality needed to achieve the feat. The Maliya Boys opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Nasarawa Unit...
Akpabio made the appeal on Saturday while receiving a high-level delegation of the Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly in Abuja. The post 2027 Push: Akpabio takes Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ campaign to the North appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The advice by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, to young workers struggling with high rents to consider living with their parents or relatives has generated controversy in the state, with some residents describing the suggestion as unrealistic and insensitive, while ot...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will embark on a vigorous campaign across the country to seek the support of Nigerians for his presidential ambition. Makinde made the declaration on Saturday while addressing guests shortly after he was conferred with the ch...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a 71–67 defeat to Hungary in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin on Saturday. Rena Wakama’s side endured a difficult start to the contest, trailing 21–13 at the end of the first quarter. Hungary maintained...
Nollywood actress, Oluebube Obio, has claimed she was forced to attend an All Progressives Congress, APC, campaign event, saying her life and safety were not guaranteed. Oluebube made the claim after facing criticism over videos showing her at the campaign, with some Nigerians qu...
Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi does not give out money for political campaigns. Olayinka recalled that Obi “dropped money”...
Lagos State Government plans to reconstruct Ikoyi intersections at Parkview and Banana Island within six months to ease persistent traffic bottlenecks. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-reconstruct-ikoyi-intersections-in-six-months/...
Nigeria’s U-20 men’s handball team kicks off their African Nations Championship campaign against Algeria. Follow their quest for continental glory and Worl Read More: https://punchng.com/u-20-handball-nigeria-begin-african-title-quest-against-algeria/...
Lagos’ growing plastic waste problem is polluting beaches, harming aquatic life, and threatening human health through contaminated seafood. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-beaches-to-plates-how-lagos-plastic-waste-pollutes-aquatic-life-threatens-humans/...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a 99-81 loss to South Korea. Read about the D’Tigress World Cup opener Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-lose-to-south-korea-in-world-cup-opener/...
By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with an 81-99 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday, fading late after staying within six points entering the final quarter. South Korea led 26-22 after the opening quarter,...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a 99–81 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday. Rena Wakama’s side made a bright start but ended the first quarter four points behind, with South Korea leading 26–22. The African champions re...
Former Liverpool and Bournemouth footballer Jordon Ibe has been fined and sentenced to community service after pleading guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend during an argument in south London. Ibe admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm after initially denying the c...
The Lagos State Government will commence a six-month improvement project at the Turnbull–Parkview intersections along Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, on September 14, 2026, as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion in the area. The post Lagos begins six-month Turnbull-Parkview upgrade S...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Surulere Federal Constituency I, Dr Adefolaseye Adebayo, has accused the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) of selectively removing her campaign banners while leaving those of candidates of the ruling All Progr...
Social commentator, Isaac Fayose has stirred conversations online after taking a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the country’s economic situation. In a viral video, Fayose sarcastically remarked that Tinubu may be the only Nigerian president to successfully u...
Abiodun Ajayi, Iyabo Obasanjo’s campaign DG, resigns from his Ogun SUBEB post to focus on her 2027 Senate bid. Get the full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-iyabo-obasanjos-campaign-dg-resigns-from-ogun-subeb-post/...
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to rapper Erigga after the latter praised musicians who built their careers without financial backing from wealthy families. Erigga, whose real name is Erhiga Agarivbie, sparked the conversation in a post...
Reactions have continued to trail the exit of global e-hailing company, Uber from Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Uber announced its exit from Nigeria after 12 years of operations on Wednesday. Uber, in its terse statement on Wednesday, did not state the reason for its exit but ...
