"There’s one: the floating of the naira. I’m not going to defend it. But I’m going to put productivity to work to make it more valuable to the people,” Mr Obi said when asked to identify one policy of the Tinubu administration he would retain The post 2027: Peter Obi names Tinubu...
—Directs members to use approved two-finger logo By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has hailed the Judiciary for directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and use the party’s modified digital logo. The ...
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over intercepted narcotics, controlled pharmaceuticals, drones and expired products with a combined value of N43.5 billion to relevant government agencies. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, handed over the seized narcotics ...
…moves to regulate internet access for under-16s By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled a major digital education intervention that will allow millions of Nigerian students to access approved educational platforms without paying for internet data, in ...
Lagos Records 53 Suspected Diphtheria Cases in 2026 Nigeria Info FM
The US Nigeria military partnership is strengthened as new equipment arrives to help the Nigerian Air Force in its counter-terrorism efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-supports-nigeria-with-new-military-equipment-under-arms-deal/...
The veteran actor spoke about marriage, polygamy, cultural identity, politics and his decades-long acting career in the wide-ranging interview. The post Pete Edochie’s Viral Interview: Seven remarks that got Nigerians talking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Dangote Refinery proves Africa has the capacity to execute massive projects on a global scale. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-proves-africa-can-build-big-projects-sanwo-olu/...
Lagos Comic Convention celebrates 15 years with major creative industry showcase vanguardngr.com
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that no one has a monopoly on violence, following an attack on its members in Kaduna State, saying those introducing thuggery into the 2027 political process are playing a dangerous game. The party sai...
Nigeria’s foreign trade landscape recorded notable shifts in the second quarter of 2026, with China retaining its long-held position as the country’s largest trading partner, while regional trade within West Africa strengthened significantly, propelling ECOWAS into the third spot...
Design Week Lagos Presents New Generation Nigerian Design Talent at Paris Design Week 2026 ahead of 10th Anniversary Exhibition in Lagos roastbrief.us
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has accused the promoters of NICON Insurance Plc and Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation of sponsoring what it described as a false and malicious publication alleging fraud in the recently concluded insurance industry recapitalisation exerci...
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has explained why he will retain President Bola Tinubu’s liberalisation of the foreign exchange market if elected President in 2027. Obi made this disclosure in an interview with Arise TV on Thursday. ...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the reported blockage of Peter Obi’s convoy from entering Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Obi, the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), had reportedly planned to visit the community to h...
The Nigerian government plans to ban open livestock slaughter and promote modern abattoirs to boost the red meat industry for domestic and export markets. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-ban-open-slaughter-of-livestock-pushes-modern-abattoirs/...
CSO protests at Lagos Assembly over alleged interference in land dispute The Guardian Nigeria News
—MJB Movement plans mass defection from ADC, PDP, NDC ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it is ready to receive and integrate more than 10,000 members of various political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a...
Nigeria Risks Becoming Feeder Market As Foreign Airlines Run 127 Weekly Flights LEADERSHIP Newspapers
The Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized smuggled goods worth N604.3 million, including Tramadol, foreign rice, Premium Motor Spirit, foreign spaghetti, used clothing and two luxury vehicles. The acting Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Na...
The Federal Character Commission, FCC, has reiterated its stand that no government agency will be allowed to deny any state its fair share of employment opportunities under the federal character principle. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mrs Ayo Omidiran, gave the charg...
On a good day, a Nigerian entrepreneur rarely thinks about the mechanics of a phone call. A customer dials an 080 number, an automated greeting plays, a representative answers, an order is confirmed, or a complaint is resolved, and business moves forward. On a bad day, the call d...
—Accuses NASS of oversight failure By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Centre for Social Justice, CSJ, has urged the Federal Government to immediately release funds for the implementation of the 2026 capital budget, warning that continued delays undermine the Constitutio...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday reported a “minor” fire outbreak at the Idu Train Station in Abuja, caused by an electrical fault. A statement by the corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, noted that the minor fire incident occurred i...
Lagos Police Receive 2,000 Cowry Cards for Personnel Transportation Nigeria Info FM
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The late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, popularly known as Tope Osoba, has been buried. Tope was buried on Thursday September 10, 2026 at Iperu Remo cemetery in Ogun State. A video from the burial ceremony captured how the actress was buried amid tears. The ceremony was atten...
…Need to shift from resilience to sustained growth – MAN By Yinka Kolawole The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has said that Nigeria is faced with the challenge of translating the country’s N372.8 trillion rebased economy into higher manufacturing output, ...
Nine of Nigeria's ten largest listed consumer goods companies generated less dollar revenue in 2025 than they did in 2022, the last full year before Nigeria's foreign exchange reforms, even as their combined naira revenue nearly tripled and all ten delivered real growth over the ...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni ABUJA — A fire incident on Wednesday evening affected part of the Idu Train Station in Abuja, damaging some electrical installations but causing no loss of life. The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, which confirmed the incident on Thursday, said the situati...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has arrested a resident of Meiran, Lagos, for allegedly dumping waste into a drainage channel during rainfall. The arrest came after a viral video circulated online showing a woman bringing refuse out of her house and allegedly dumping...
Nwobodo institutes N20b libel suit against Lagos businessman The Guardian Nigeria News
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, is gaining traction among Nigerian consumers as the country’s ride-hailing market continues to evolve, recording a 96 per cent increase in app installs and emerging as the number one ride-hailing app in Nigeria by install...
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps, has arrested a 42-year-old farmer, Ganiu Agbajo, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by th...
—Refinery expansion to drive investment, exports, industrial output By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The proposed N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering, IPO, by Dangote Refinery could help increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, from about $278 billion to $600 billion by ...
—Stations to offer self-service fuel, EV charging, LPG, CNG By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has announced plans to deploy between 50 and 70 smart, self-service energy stations across the country within the next six month...
AWKA — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East geopolitical zone in Anambra State, as part of efforts to strengthen food security and social protection for vulnerable Nigerians. Tinubu performed...
One Dead, Two Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse Nigeria Info FM
Sub-Saharan Africa could become the world’s next major growth engine as its large and youthful population creates expanding opportunities for businesses and economies, according to Mondelēz International, the parent company of Cadbury Nigeria Plc. The post Africa’s 1.3 billion co...
The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force. This was disclosed by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, on its official website on Thursday. The delivery is part of efforts to strengthen the security partnership between both countries and su...
Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has been buried in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, more than a month after her death at the age of 40. Osoba was laid to rest on Thursday, September 10, after a funeral service attended by members of her family, friends and several colleagues from the Nigeria...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday reported a “minor” fire outbreak at the Idu Train Station, Abuja, caused by an electrical fault. A statement by the Corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, noted that the minor fire inc...
By Hannah Ogunlabi If you are a foreigner interested in joining the British army, you will need to meet certain entry requirements before you can begin your application. The Army considers your age, nationality, health and fitness, as well as your education and qualifications. 1....
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, has urged Nigerian students to reject cultism, drug abuse, violence and cybercrime, saying their choices today will shape the nation’s future. Babaseyi gave the charge on Thursday, ...
Lagos Building Collapse Kills One, Injures Two During Demolition The Whistler Newspaper
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded the new logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on its official website. The commission also updated the party’s leadership on its website, placing Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as the National Chairman of the NDC, w...
Lagos Approves Free Transport Fare For Police Officers The Whistler Newspaper
Nigerian winger David Akintola has had his contract terminated by Hull City, allowing him to complete a permanent move to Cypriot club Omonoia FC. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-hull-city-terminate-akintolas-contract-ahead-of-omonoia-fc-move/...
By John Alechenu ABUJA — National Chairman of Igbo Agenda Dialogue, IAD, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has condemned the reported blocking of Peter Obi from paying a humanitarian visit to Yelwata community in Benue State, describing the incident as “one provocation too many.” Okorie said...
The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has directed its members not to bury their deceased relatives immediately. According to the diocese, families must wait at least two weeks before holding burial ceremonies. The decision was contained in a communiqué is...
By Hannah Ogunlabi Nigerian singer Adekunle has stressed the importance of genotype testing before marriage, saying couples should know their genotype and ensure they are compatible before having children. Speaking during an interview, Adekunle said there is still a need for more...
Young professionals must discover purpose, build significance – Olusola The Guardian Nigeria News
Benue State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, says the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, did not ask him to transmit a letter notifying him of Peter Obi’s visit to the state to Governor Hyacinth Alia. Speaking on Channels Television’s Lunch Time Politics programme on Thur...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Kogi state, has barred members from burying their departed relatives immediately, insisting that a minimum period of two weeks must elapse before any burial arrangement is concluded. This is co...
Smart City FC have appointed Eddy Dombraye as head coach ahead of the new season, DAILY POST reports. Dombraye signed a one-year contract with the Lagos-based club. He is expected to resume pre-season preparations with immediate effect. Dombraye has been mandated to help the club...
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday charged opposition leaders to admit the President’s efforts in averting economic catastrophe. Onanuga said Tinubu’s economic reforms are not meant to make Nigerians suffer but to address t...
Nigerian media personality, Daddy Freeze, has stated that people don’t need to serve or worship God to become rich. Daddy Freeze stated this during an Instagram Live video on Wednesday night while reacting to Peller’s remarks at Pastor Tobi Adegboyega’s church in the UK. DAILY PO...
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each D’Tigress player, completing President Bola Tinubu’s promised presidential rewards for the team’s historic 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket triumph. The National Sports Commission (NSC) con...
—Urge youths to shun political thuggery ahead of 2027 By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State Police Command has urged students to shun cultism, drug abuse, cybercrime, political thuggery and other criminal activities capable of jeopardising their future. The Polic...
The ASUSS national president has called for greater teachers’ collaboration with parents and government to improve Nigeria’s education sector and student w Read More: https://punchng.com/secondary-school-teachers-union-seeks-parents-govt-collaboration/...
The former governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has assured that he would retain President Bola Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected. The post Peter Obi backs Tinubu’s naira f...
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