By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state. The Army, however, confi...
The Federal Government is returning to one of its most frequently issued bonds as it looks to raise another N1 trillion from investors on Monday, September 14. The post DMO returns to popular 2038 bond with fresh N600 billion offer appeared first on Nairametrics ....
A former CIS president advises Nigerians seeking to invest in the N2.15tn Dangote Refinery IPO to use licensed stockbrokers for professional advice and sup Read More: https://punchng.com/stockbrokers-offer-safer-route-to-dangote-ipo-ex-cis-boss/...
The NDLEA has warned Nigerians against receiving consolidated cargoes from abroad without knowing their contents, as some are used to smuggle illicit drugs Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-warns-nigerians-against-receiving-unknown-cargoes-from-abroad/...
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council weekend declared that four years is enough to rescue Nigeria from corruption, insecurity, poverty and bad governance, insisting that its candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, offers the most credi...
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians against accepting consignments from relatives and friends abroad without knowing the full contents, following an emerging trend of illicit drugs being concealed in consolidated cargoes. The warning was issued b...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to 5,381 students studying nursing and midwifery across 21 institutions under its student financing scheme. The intervention, which covers federal and state nursing an...
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerian Catholics to actively participate in politics rather than withdraw from the political process because of the perception that politics is a “dirty game”. Fayemi made the call while...
By Rosemary Iwunze & Dickson Omobola Leading insurance provider and member of Leadway Group, Leadway Assurance, has created a seasonal insurance product targeting millions of Nigerians in the diaspora and international visitors expected to travel to the country during festive per...
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Civil society organisations, CSOs, have called for further legal proceedings involving former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in Nigeria following her recent acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom. The or...
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has concluded plans to close the unemployment and underemployment gap, especially among young people, first-time jobseekers and those not currently in education. Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that Nigeria’s unemp...
An aide to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has defended President Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal, saying the governor’s performance shows its gains. Read More: https://punchng.com/abioduns-performance-shows-gains-from-tinubus-subsidy-removal-policy-aide/...
By Enitan Abdultawab ABUJA — Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, a leader of the Charismatic Bishops, has defended his political activities, saying he supported Peter Obi’s presidential bid in 2023 without receiving any financial reward from the former Anambra State governor. Kawas ...
NPFL: Sporting Lagos fortify squad with seven new players Daily Post Nigeria
Petrol prices are rising in Abuja after Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its gantry rate, leading to higher costs at filling stations and inflation fea Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-price-rises-in-abuja-as-dangote-increases-gantry-rate/...
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has issued a stern warning to South Africa to immediately put a stop to the killing of Nigerian citizens in the country. Fani-Kayode, while issuing the warning, said the patience of Nigeria over the xenophobic mob att...
Financial market analysts have expressed differing views on the valuation of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO), while largely agreeing that the transaction is set to deepen Nigeria’s capital market and attract a new generation of investors. The post Dan...
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen 2016 Toyota Camry at a hotel in Ifo, less than eight hours after it was reported stolen. The vehicle, belonging to an Indian national based at the Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Lagos, was allegedly stolen on Wednesday by his drive...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Women account for only 123 of the 1,303 candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to contest the 109 senatorial seats nationwide in the 2027 National Assembly elections, representing roughly nine percent of the total field, ac...
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says she no longer wants to return to Nigeria following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamanda-adichie-says-she-does-not-want-returning-to-nigeria-after-sons-death/...
By Kingsley Omonobi BENIN — Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Wabaizigan, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo Stat...
The DSS has alerted leaders in Osun State to an alleged plan by terrorists to attack worship centres and markets to frustrate the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-terrorists-plot-attacks-on-osun-worship-centres-lagos-crackdown-raises-child-protection-c...
The arrests followed a military operation on Saturday, after troops received intelligence on the killing and moved to a settlement believed to have been used by the attackers The post Soldiers arrest three suspects after 17-year-old was killed in Plateau appeared first on Premium...
Lagos derby to be played in Nigeria’s top division for the first time in 10 years UA.NEWS
The Falconets must be more clinical, as they have created enough chances across their opening two matches to suggest the goals can come; what has been missing is the final touch. The post FIFA U-20WWC: Falconets face New Caledonia in must-win clash appeared first on Premium Times...
NPFL: Decade later, Lagos derby returns as Inter Lagos, Sporting Lagos battle for bragging rights premiumtimesng.com
Ogun State Police have recovered a stolen 2016 Toyota Camry from a hotel in Ifo and arrested one suspect less than eight hours after it was reported stolen Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-toyota-camry-in-ogun-arrest-one-suspect/...
NTDA Director-General, Ola Awakan, during the meeting, called for a structured China-Nigeria Tourism Market Development Programme. The post Nigeria, China deepen tourism cooperation to attract Chinese tourists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
French coach Didier Six has named the four best teams in Africa at the moment, including the Super Eagles of Nigeria among the most impressive African teams. Nigeria finished as runners-up at the last Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire before earning a bronze medal at the fol...
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the police in Anambra State arrested Mrs Onyeanusia on Friday in connection with the incident. The post How I discovered my wife was sexually molesting our daughter – Husband appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
“Local currency settlement is a practical mechanism to reduce transaction costs, to bring bilateral trade,” he said. The post BRICS countries to trade in local currencies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigerians living in South Africa have called for stronger measures against the country over the continued xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals. The President of Akwa Ibom Indigenes Forum in South Africa, Akaninyene Willie, made the call while reacting ...
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has explained his recent statement that Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar lack the capacity to fix Nigeria if elected president in 2027. Baba-Ahmed said his comments were made in the interest of fairness, arguing that ...
Nigeria’s decision to cut tariffs and import levies on vehicles may not be enough to return a significant share of vehicle imports to Lagos ports, as industry operators say high clearance costs, port bottlenecks and lengthy processing times remain major concerns for importers. Th...
The latest adjustment followed an N85 increase in Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s gantry price, from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre. The post Abuja filling stations increase petrol prices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
NPFL: Lagos derby steals spotlight as six games headline Super Sunday The Guardian Nigeria News
How Lagos Is Turning WHO Digital Health Advice Into Working Mental Health Care Bioengineer.org
Plateau-based cleric Isa El-Buba has revealed the real reason he stopped supporting the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview on the ‘Mic On’ podcast hosted by journalist Seun Okinbalo...
The dancer’s appearance comes two days before his scheduled hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The post Poco Lee resurfaces with Burna Boy after reported release from UK custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nottingham Forest manager, Olivier Glasner, has explained why he deployed Ola Aina as a centre-back during their win over Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon. The Nigerian international played as the left-sided centre-back in a back three, contributing to Forest’s hard-fought 2-1 t...
NUJ Lagos Unveils 2026 Press Week, Peterside Headlines Public Lecture Radio Nigeria Lagos
LAWMA Launch Youth Initiative to Boost Waste Management in Lagos TVC News
Secretary General of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Archbishop Chivir Chianson, has said God told them that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 general elections. Chianson made this disclosure on Saturday while responding to questions in an interview on...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State Council, has advised politicians and their supporters to refrain from hate speech, inflammatory statements, violence and other acts capable of undermining the peace, security and stability of Abia State. The NUJ made the call in U...
Reactions have trailed the existence of fake agencies in the Federal Civil Service under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. Many Nigerians from all walks of life have come down heavily on Tinubu’s administration, with some questioning the policies he and members...
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has led other dignitaries to the airport in Yola to receive the body of the former Governor of the defunct Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. The body arrived Saturday night after it was flown from Abuja where the former top politician d...
Nigerian filling station operator, MRS, has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, again. A market survey by DAILY POST on Saturday showed that MRS filling station adjusted its petrol price to N1,395 from N1,310 per litre in Abuja and its environs. This means that...
Firm expands Nigeria’s first over-water resort, wellness centre in Lagos thenationonlineng.net
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a p...
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has called on the 19 Northern Governors and the FCT Minister to urgently rebuild the Northern Nigeria Development Company, NNDC, as a solution to the region’s economic decline and worsening insecurity. In a press stat...
The 45-page New Delhi declaration was adopted on Saturday, the first day of the BRICS leaders' annual summit. The post BRICS adopt resolutions on conflict resolution, multilateralism, tariffs, trade, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Ogun State’s growing digital transformation has earned Governor Dapo Abiodun a major national recognition, with the Governor emerging Governor of the Year – Public Service Innovation at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026. The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernmen...
ADC Will Make Lagos True Mega City — Akintunde Independent Newspaper Nigeria
•Death toll rises to eight in eight months By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigerian High Commissioner Designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the South African Government to protect Nigerians in the country and bring those responsible for the killing of Nigerian ...
•Dangote notifies customers of 6.7% increase By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigerians are poised for fresh hardship as the increase in petrol and diesel prices threatens to trigger another wave of higher costs across the economy. Specifically, Abuja and other northern cities are s...
By Steve Oko, Emmanuel Iheaka & Jeff Agbodo The reported attack and obstruction of the convoy of presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, in Benue State has triggered fresh anxiety in the South-East, with Igbo leaders and socio-cultural organi...
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, mean...
• President, ex-VP funds can support 56,000 businesses in Nigeria By Nnamdi Ojiego More than $10 million committed by the camps of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to lobbying activities in the United States could have funded tens of thousands ...
By Adedayo Olalekan Every rainy season, Lagos holds its breath. Streets vanish under brown water. Cars stall mid-bridge. Families wade home carrying what they can save. And every year, the same question resurfaces: who let this happen — and who, if anyone, is prepared to stop it?...
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