A former EKSU VC, Prof. Oladipo Aina, says Nigeria must prioritise skills and problem-solving over academic certificates for national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-skilled-problem-solvers-not-certificate-holders-ex-eksu-vc/
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Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins, has explained why his team lost 2–1 to Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday. Martins watched as Kari Eshan gave Madagascar an early lead, but two goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses U...
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Hundreds of movie lovers are trooping into the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos as the Nollywood crime thriller, Black Market, attempts to set a Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a film screening in a single location. The screening is scheduled to take place to...
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a suit instituted by Princess Abiodun Oyefusi challenging the outcome of the African Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship primary in Lagos State. The development was disclosed by the ADC governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivou...
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Manchester United have officially announced the signing of English-Nigerian prospect David Eze. Eze has joined the Red Devils Academy, leaving Manchester City. The English Football Association had previously indicated that the 16-year-old’s transfer to Manchester United was final...
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The Nigeria Open golf tournament will return in November 2027 after a 28-year absence, the Nigeria Golf Federation has announced. Over 20 countries are exp Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-open-golf-tournament-returns-in-2027-after-28-years/...
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Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has urged editors to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of politicians. Read More: https://punchng.com/scrutinise-politicians-records-before-elections-obi-urges-editors/...
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The Taraba State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied endorsing the APGA governorship candidate, Danjuma Usman Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, for the 2027 election. The association made the clarification on Saturday in a st...
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PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, claimed on Friday that he and his wife are godparents to the Anambra governor’s children. The post Soludo’s wife reacts to Peter Obi’s godfather claims appeared first on Pre...
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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has claimed that he killed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, when he left the party and is willing to ensure that the party remains dead. Umahi made the claims during the inspection of the Abakaliki-Afikpo section of the Cross River-Ebonyi-Benu...
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Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he has never betrayed the confidence President Tinubu placed in him. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at his 2026 Mega Empowerment Programme at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. He also addressed allegations ag...
