In less than 4 months from now, Nigeria will hold its 2027 general elections; yet, not many would believe the assurances by the electoral body that the process will be free and fair. No one can blame the doubting Thomases because the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is notorious for...
safety
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 21-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Mali and forced into prostitution, arresting three suspected members of an international human trafficking syndicate. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Special Tac...
schools
Students with disabilities at the University of Jos face barriers to independent living and learning due to inaccessible hostels and classrooms. The post Unsafe Hostels, Other Facilities: How UNIJOS fails students with disabilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
News
Usor was instrumental as LASK cruised to a 4-0 home win over Slovan Bratislava, setting up Kasper Jørgensen for the opening goal in the 19th minute. The post UCL Roundup: Usor bags assist as LASK win big, Man United stage stunning comeback appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ...
parks
The Nigeria Democratic Congress in Borno has reinstated its House of Assembly candidate, Mohammed Bunu, after clearing him of anti-party activity allegatio Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-reinstates-borno-candidate-after-atiku-campaign-controversy/...
Local
By Cynthia Alo Lagos State Government is planning to establish between 50 and 100 small food-processing plants around its proposed food systems and logistics hub as part of efforts to promote local processing, add value to agricultural produce and strengthen the state’s food supp...
News
Spanish club Villarreal have signed Beninese striker Merveille Akinocho from Nigerian academy Beyond Limits on a long-term deal after he turned 18. Read More: https://punchng.com/villarreal-sign-beninese-striker-from-beyond-limits/...
News
Nigeria’s Flamingos will aim for a first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final when they face Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final match in Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-face-brazil-test-for-historic-final-place/...
business
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling 5-10% of its equity in an IPO, with a primary focus on the domestic market. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-eyes-10-equity-sale-london-new-york-listings/...
News
Nigeria’s medal hopes in women’s beach volleyball at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games have ended after a 2-0 quarter-final loss to the Netherlands. Read More: https://punchng.com/dakar-2026-nigerias-beach-volleyball-medal-hopes-end/...
News
The EFCC has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State, following intelligence operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-busts-chinese-linked-illegal-refinery-in-ogun/...
News
The Nigerian Senate has threatened to review the Bilateral Air Service Agreement with China unless Nigerian airlines are granted reciprocal flight rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-debates-national-carrier-demands-equal-china-flight-rights/...
Local
The Lagos State Government has extended financial aid and free healthcare to older persons with disabilities and elderly parents caring for children with d Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-extends-financial-aid-healthcare-to-elderly-caregivers/...
