Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) has announced a power outage across the Lekki, Ajah and Ibeju-Lekki axis of Lagos State following a loss of supply affecting about 12 feeders. The post Power outage hits Lekki, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki as 12 feeders go down — EKEDP appeared first...
Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a 1-1 draw by Korea Republic in their last friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday afternoon. Mary Mamudu gave the Falconets the lead one minute before the half hour mark. Mamudu, it would be recalled, also scored Nigeria...
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has warned that insecurity in the North Central region poses a serious threat to the food security of more than 200 million Nigerians. Governor Alia stated this while hosting participants at the North-Central Regional Security Summit ...
The faction says it is supporting the proposal by some opposition leaders to field a single presidential candidate because of the pains and hardships the Tinubu administration has allegedly brought on Nigerians. The post 2027: Why we endorsed opposition’s proposal to field single...
Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Tuesday, accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of engaging in “endless church tours” whenever elections are close. Ahmad described Obi’s action as a political ...
Defence spokesperson, Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). The post Over 1,000 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims rescued in two months — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The document, dated 1 September, and purportedly signed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, claimed FIFA had raised concerns over the resignation of former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and threatened possible sanctions, The post NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria del...
The NFF denies a ‘fake’ FIFA letter regarding interference, as a Nigerian delegation meets FIFA President Infantino to discuss football reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/nff-denies-fifa-letter-as-nigerian-delegation-meets-infantino/...
The Defence Headquarters clarifies that the US personnel withdrawal is routine and won’t impact Nigeria’s counterterrorism cooperation with the United Stat Read More: https://punchng.com/us-personnel-withdrawal-routine-wont-affect-counterterrorism-cooperation-dhq/...
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, urges President Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to locate the new 83 Division headquarters in Delta due to its strat Read More: https://punchng.com/why-delta-should-host-new-83-army-division-hq-oborevwori/...
Nigerian actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, better known as Atinuke Kareem, is dead. The actress died after a long battle with breast cancer. Owolabi Ajasa, the governor of the Ogun State chapter of Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, an...
NANS urges Nigerians not to support calls for fuel subsidy return, advocating for accountability in savings utilization instead of unsustainable payments. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-rejects-calls-to-bring-back-fuel-subsidy/...
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 34-year-old driver, Segun Falola, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl. The Chief Magistrate, C.M. Kushanu, did not take Falola’s plea after he was ...
Rivers United have departed Nigeria for Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first leg clash against San Pedro. The Pride of Rivers travelled through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday (today). They will square up with Sa...
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into alleged inciting comments made by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo, and Senator Francis Fadah...
Kano Pillars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede, is targeting maximum points in his side’s next league game against Niger Tornadoes. The Sai Masu Gida were held to a 2-2 draw by Kwara United in their opening fixture of the season in Ilorin on Sunday. The Sai Masu Gida will do b...
FIFA has written to Nigerian football authorities, demanding clarifications over reports alleging government interference in the issues surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The Secretary General of the world football governing body, Mattias Grafström, signed the lett...
The Federal Government mandates compulsory participation in Nigeria’s national tertiary education ranking for all universities, polytechnics, and colleges Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-makes-tertiary-institution-ranking-compulsory-for-varsities-polytechnics/...
Africa produced more than 639,000 tonnes of tobacco leaf in 2024, representing about 11 per cent of global tobacco-leaf production, the analysis noted. The post Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Pivot Integrated Energy Services Limited has secured N100.08 billion from its maiden Commercial Paper (CP) issuance, marking the company’s first entry into Nigeria’s debt capital market. The post Pivot Integrated Energy secures N100 billion in oversubscribed maiden Commercial Pap...
The Federal Government has commenced the first phase of its national Audience Measurement System (AMS) in Lagos, with selected households set to receive monthly 36GB data incentives for participating in the new television audience measurement programme. The post Lagos homes to ge...
— Says anyone promising restoration is playing politics By Dayo Johnson Akure The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Babatunde Akinteye, has declared that politicians promising to restore fuel subsidy ahead of the 2027 elections are merely ...
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria calls for a review of former Governor El-Rufai’s continued detention, urging adherence to the rule of law. Read More: https://punchng.com/sharia-council-demands-review-of-el-rufais-continued-detention/...
Nigerian equities closed August 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declining 0.44% over the month, even as a strong finish on the final trading day largely driven by banking and consumer goods sector gains helped the market retain much of its excep...
Nigerian equities closed August 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declining 0.44% over the month, even as a strong finish on the final trading day largely driven by banking and consumer goods sector gains helped the market retain much of its excep...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will kick off their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a home clash against the Barea of Madagascar, DAILY POST reports. The matchday one fixture will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Wednesday, September 23...
Nigeria’s economy recorded stronger growth in the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its trajectory toward a projected one-trillion-dollar economy. The Federal Ministry of Finance said in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja that real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.43 ...
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States personnel should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of the Nigeria-United States security partnership,” Mr Uba said. The post Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from...
Lagos State reviews Mainland Hospital’s emergency readiness for a potential Ebola outbreak, inspecting infrastructure and equipment to ensure operational r Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-outbreak-lagos-reviews-mainland-hospitals-emergency-readiness/...
The move to adopt renewable energy in Nigeria has received a fresh boost with the injection of a total of $4 million for the development and deployment of solar-powered mini-grids across 19 communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states. The Federal Government has adopted a shift toward...
The Nigeria Customs Service generated N1.38 trillion in revenue between July and August 2026, driven by technology-driven operations, improved trade facilitation, and enhanced border enforcement. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed t...
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the authorities to respect the rule of law in the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued on Monday, the council’s Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, said it was concer...
The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested two men over an alleged attempted murder and violent attack on a woman working on her farm in Iwo. DAILY POST gathered that the farm is located in an area along the boundary between Osun and Oyo states. The suspects, identified as 55-year-old ...
Nigeria is entering the month with stronger foreign exchange liquidity, external reserves above $53 billion, record formal diaspora inflows of $947 million in July, just $53 million short of the CBN's $1 billion monthly target, and the expected return to the FTSE Russell Frontier...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced hearing in a suit seeking to stop the 2026/2027 Oyo LG elections over OYSIEC’s timetable. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-begins-oyo-lg-elections-suit-hearing/...
It is impossible to imagine Nigerian cuisine without Jollof Rice. More than one of West Africa’s most loved dishes, jollof has been part of many moments that bring people together, from family tables and wedding parties to special gatherings and sometimes in the most unexpected p...
Presentation of the report marks the official closeout of the landmark exercise designed to provide an evidence-based foundation for strengthening the capacity, effectiveness and future-readiness of Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service The post Phillips Consulting presents PASGA Repor...
Lagos State Police Command denies teargassing pensioners during a protest, stating the viral image is AI-generated. Learn more about the NUP protest. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-teargassing-lagos-pensioners-say-viral-image-ai-generated/...
The Adamawa State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has condemned the alleged attack on a presiding Area Court judge in Mayo-Inne, Fufore Local Government Area, Dauda Hamman. The union, describing the attack as an assault on the nation’s legal system, said t...
Nigeria’s economy is gaining momentum towards a $1tn GDP by 2030, with Q2 2026 growth at 4.43%. Discover key sectors driving this expansion. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-targets-1tn-economy-as-gdp-growth-rises-to-4-43-fg/...
Four members of the same family died and four others were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed at Popo Giwa in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday morning. The post Four family members die in Kwara building collapse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Lagos State Council, were tear-gassed during their protest in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, August 31, 2026, describing a photograph circulating on social media as AI-generated. Th...
Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) increased to N138.78 trillion in July 2026, representing a 16% year-on-year rise from N119.89 trillion recorded in July 2025. The post Nigeria’s money supply hits N138.78 trillion in July despite tight CBN policy appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Nigeria’s economy recorded its strongest quarterly growth in five years in the second quarter of 2026, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.43% year-on-year. The post How Nigeria achieved its fastest quarterly GDP growth in five years appeared first on Nairametri...
Kelechi Nwakali has joined Cypriot club, Omonia 29 Maiou, on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. Nwakali recently departed English League One club, Barnsley. The 28-year-old becomes the second Nigerian to join Omonia 29 Maiou following the arrival goalkeeper Francis Uzoho l...
The revered traditional ruler passed away on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Gusau The post Gov Lawal mourns Sarkin Zamfara Zurmi, Bello Sulaiman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Mr Bulus said the deaths were recorded within three days of the outbreak, warning that the number of cases could increase if urgent measures were not taken to contain the disease The post Diphtheria outbreak kills 15, infects 117 in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
The police say the achievements reflect the force’s deployment of intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, enhanced inter-agency collaboration and tactical operations. The post Police arrest 1,334 suspects, rescue 383 kidnap victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
Nigeria’s private sector recorded its strongest improvement in business conditions in 29 months in August 2026, driven by a surge in new orders, stronger output and improved customer demand. The post Nigeria’s private sector growth hits 29-month high at 54.3 – Report appeared fir...
The DHQ says the military troops also rescued 777 kidnapped victims The post Nigerian military conducts 7,062 operations, kills 1,487 terrorists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
A surgeon advocates celebrating kidney donors and doctors in Nigeria, urging a regulated system over victimisation amidst organ harvesting allegations. Read More: https://punchng.com/celebrate-kidney-donors-doctors-not-victimise-them-surgeon/...
The Nigeria Customs Service invites 3,852 successful candidates for physical screening and documentation in Abuja. Learn about the requirements and schedul Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-invites-3852-recruits-for-screening-in-abuja/...
The Federal Ministry of Finance has said the Nigerian economy expanded by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the latest growth rate also...
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Army Headquarters to site the headquarters of the newly created 83 Division of the Nigerian Army in Delta State. Oborevwori made the appeal when he received a committee from ...
FIFA has requested clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a letter dated September 1, 2026, signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on behalf of the FIFA...
Eight companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange are set to distribute cash to shareholders in September 2026, spanning sectors including hospitality, real estate, telecommunications, financial services, consumer goods, logistics, publishing and education. The post 8 NGX stocks se...
The Ogun State Police Command has scheduled a security stakeholders’ workshop ahead of the 2027 general elections in a bid to ensure adequate participation and a credible election process. The meeting, themed ‘Elections, Community Mobilisation, The Law and The Media,’ will be hel...
The warning followed a forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) identifying Ogun among states expected to experience heavy rainfall during the year The post Ogun issues fresh flood alert, urges relocation from vulnerable areas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps has recovered a stolen white pick-up vehicle in the Federal Capital Territory and handed it over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation. The vehicle, a white pick-up with registration number YAB 677 XD, was recovered in the early hours...
Consider Comfort Okon, who has sold frozen fish and stockfish from the same corner stall in Onitsha’s main market for thirteen years, and who keeps a small transistor radio propped against a bag of crayfish for company through the slow hours of the afternoon. In the last full wee...
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