"Say 'a white man' in Nigeria, they take you more seriously" - How Hakeem Olajuwon told his parents he's going to the U.S. Basketball Network
Siju Iluyomade Set to Light Up Lagos with 18th Arise Women Programme thisdaylive.com
Appraisal of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, and Other Matters thisdaylive.com
An editorial on the recurring outbreaks of Lassa fever and diphtheria in Nigeria, which have led to numerous preventable deaths across several states. Read More: https://punchng.com/recurring-incidence-of-lassa-fever-diphtheria/...
US-based Nigerian artiste, Tune, has signed a three-year record and management deal with entertainment imprint, Enationworldwide, to boost his career. Read More: https://punchng.com/tune-lands-three-year-deal-with-enationworldwide/...
The National Association of Nigerian Students says its support for any party in the 2027 elections must be earned through measurable performance and commit Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-students-seek-performance-from-parties/...
AC Milan are preparing to open contract talks with Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze following his impressive start to the Serie A season. Read More: https://punchng.com/milan-set-to-reward-chukwueze-with-new-deal/...
A Russian football expert, Aleksandr Bubnov, has predicted that his country could struggle to beat Nigeria in their upcoming international friendly. Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-expert-predicts-tough-eagles-friendly/...
Boxer Godday Appah and streamer Carter Efe clashed with their opponents at a press conference ahead of their ‘Chaos in the Ring’ bouts in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/chaos-in-the-ring-appah-carter-efe-to-headline-independence-day-clash/...
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi finished fourth in the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, while Ezekiel Nathaniel reached the 400m Read More: https://punchng.com/ultimate-champ-ajayi-finishes-4th-as-nathaniel-reaches-final/...
Rivals clash in first Lagos derby in 10 years Punch Newspapers
Abia Warriors host Ikorodu City at the Umuahia Township Stadium, seeking their first win of the Nigeria Premier Football League season against the visitors Read More: https://punchng.com/struggling-pride-of-abia-host-free-scoring-bees/...
The Nigerian Navy has expanded its civil-military projects in Gombe State, commissioning a new NYSC lodge and an upgraded dispensary in Malam Sidi. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-expands-grassroots-projects-in-gombe/...
Ogun Senator Shuaib Salisu has commended President Tinubu’s education reforms, saying the Student Loan Fund has improved access to tertiary education. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-senator-hails-tinubus-education-reforms/...
President Bola Tinubu and northern governors have mourned the death of former PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who died in Abuja at the age of Read More: https://punchng.com/president-northern-govs-mourn-ex-pdp-chair-tukur/...
The Nigerian Army has begun investigating an officer, Capt Etim Essien, over an allegation of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in Jos, Plateau State. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-probes-officer-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-13-year-old/...
..Hail decades of service to Nigeria By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NNGF, and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed grief over the death of elder statesman, former Governor of the old Gongola State and...
Nigerian political parties have begun courting over 3.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) ahead of the 2027 elections amid insecurity concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-parties-court-idps-as-insecurity-threatens-voting/...
At least three major banks have paid outstanding import duties on their aircraft, with one paying N3bn, amid a recovery drive by the Nigeria Customs Servic Read More: https://punchng.com/three-banks-settle-aircraft-duties-amid-customs-crackdown/...
An analysis of when a tough journalistic interview becomes an interrogation, examining the confrontational style of some Nigerian television anchors. Read More: https://punchng.com/between-interview-interrogation-and-a-pr-mans-albatross/...
Wheelchair football gains momentum with Lagos exhibition Punch Newspapers
Krav Maga Nigeria advances self-defence training in Lagos Punch Newspapers
Wheelchair American Football makes history in Lagos with U.S. Consulate backing The Sun Nigeria
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in the court documents made available on Saturday, the applicant, a former factional spokesperson for LP, named the VC and UNN as 1st and 2nd respondents. The post LP chieftain sues UNN over alleged refusal to release Peter Obi’s academic r...
The gender distribution of the list showed that, out of the 18 presidential flag bearers, 16 are male (88.9 per cent) and two are female. The post 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC final presidential candidates’ list (Full List) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
The police recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen mobile phone in separate operations in the state. The post Police rescue abducted cleric in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The result keeps Mikel Arteta’s side top of the table with 12 points The post EPL Roundup: Saka seals Arsenal’s victory, Aina wins, Iwobi, Bassey grab first point appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The governor identified the medallists as Edidiong Umofia, who won gold in weightlifting; Ruth Nyong, silver in weightlifting; and Enku Ekuta, bronze in judo. The post Gov Eno makes job offer to three Commonwealth Games medalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-recovers-ak-47-in-edo/...
The Police command in Cross River has arrested a theatre assistant over an alleged unauthorised hernia surgery performed on a 60-year-old man at a private clinic in Ekori, Yakurr LGA. Read Also: Abuja barber’s ‘surgery’ made child bleed to death The command said the patient, whos...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the late former Governor of old Gongola State, Bamanga Tukur, as a national icon who gave his all to Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/bamanga-tukur-gave-his-all-to-nigeria-says-makinde/...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of Gateway Air, the state-owned airline, to airlift not only Ogun pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but also intending pilgrims from other South-West states. The Governor said Ogun would explore...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, on Saturday said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, is overhyped and overrated. Mr Onanuga also desc...
Moses Aduku, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, says his players are determined to secure victory against New Caledonia in their final Group F match at the ongoing tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Falconets will face New Ca...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has increased funding for nursing and midwifery education nearly 14-fold to N811.9 million in the 2025/2026 academic session from N59.4 million in 2023/2024. The latest figure was disclosed in a statement issued by NELFUND’s Director of ...
Mohbad died on 12 September 2023. The post Three years later, Mohbad still unburied as DNA saga, family crisis persists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Chisco Group CEO marks 70th birthday with two buses for Ikoyi Custodial Centre The Guardian Nigeria News
Says ‘Rainbow Coalition’ threatens APC’s 2027 chances By Dennis Agbo ABUJA — Former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to formally join the All Progressives Congress, APC, or ste...
DICON-D7G to provide military jetty in Lagos as Nigeria bids for African defence hub Vanguard News
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, accused President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Advisor on Digital/New Media, O’tega Ogra, of manufacturing figures and attaching them to his proposal on production subsidy to local refineries in Ni...
Urges Tinubu to strengthen security operations By Chioma Obinna ABUJA — The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called for the resignation of Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, over what it described as his administration’s failure to adequately protect liv...
By Dapo Akinrefon Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who died at the age of 90. Tukur, a former governor of the old Gongola State, also served as Minister of...
…Says resolution does not apply to all By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has clarified its recent resolution setting a minimum two-week period before burial arrangements are concluded, saying the directive does not apply to fami...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The list contains 18 presidential candidates and their running mates across various political parties and...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, released on S...
EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 3: Doma Fire First Warning, Lagos Derby Takes Centre Stage As Rising Stars Chase Sunday Spotlight Sports247 Nigeria
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, stressing that no country can prosper in isolation from the global community. Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance during a meeting with the Director-Gene...
The PDP and ADC’s David Mark have mourned former PDP chairman, Bamanga Tukur, who died at 90, describing his death as a great loss to Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-david-mark-mourn-bamanga-tukur-hail-decades-of-service/...
By Shina Abubakar Osun State Government has described Osun State University (UNIOSUN) as a leading implementer of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria–ASUU Agreement, adding that this was done even before its implementation by the Federal Government. In a statement by the Commi...
VP Shettima hails Nigerian diaspora’s global contributions. The post BRICS Summit: Shettima meets with Okonjo-Iweala, reaffirms Nigeria’s support for WTO, multilateralism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Ogun State Police have arrested a suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry during a stop-and-search operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-vehicle-theft-kingpin-in-ogun-recover-stolen-car/...
A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, has sued the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) over the alleged refusal to release details of the academic record of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Arabambi, in a fresh suit, said ...
The governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly for pilgrims from Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. The post Gateway Air ready to airlift Hajj pilgrims — Gov Abiodun appeared first on P...
OAAF urges correctional centre girls to dream beyond present circumstances The Guardian Nigeria News
Saudi Arabian Second Division side Al Nairyah Sports Club have completed the signing of midfielder, Ufere Chinedu, DAILY POST reports. Ufere linked up with Al Nairyah on a free transfer. He played for the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Enyimba last sea...
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna Governor Uba Sani in 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-defence-minister-urges-nigerians-to-unite-supports-tinubu-kaduna-gov/...
Nigeria is filled with Joshuas. They are in classrooms in rural communities. They are in crowded neighbourhoods and underserved schools. The post Oluremi Tinubu’s N10m gift and the power of purposeful philanthropy, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The state government has a little over a month left to comply with or appeal the judgement, failing which the plaintiffs would be entitled to repossess the school. The post Pay compensation for school takeover or lose it, court tells Akwa Ibom govt appeared first on Premium Times...
Nigeria’s largest listed companies continue to rely heavily on bank loans and other direct borrowings despite the rapid growth of commercial papers and other debt securities as alternative sources of corporate funding. A Nairametrics review of 19 of the largest companies in the N...
“Nigeria’s patience is running thin,” the ambassador, Femi Fani-Kayode, declared. The post Xenophobia: Over 30 Nigerians killed by South African police since 2022 – Ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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