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‘Many Of Them Have No Experience,’ Kwankwaso Criticises APC Govs
Former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reminded political leaders that controlling many states does not guarantee victory in a presidential election, citing former President Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat in 201...
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Face Tinubu in Nigeria, not US courts, ex-lawmaker tells opposition
A former lawmaker urges opposition to challenge President Tinubu in Nigeria on policy issues, dismissing US court claims of criminal conviction. Read More: https://punchng.com/face-tinubu-in-nigeria-not-us-courts-ex-lawmaker-tells-opposition/...
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‘Nigeria is behind you’ – FG tells Karibi-George ahead Miss World finale
Minister of art and culture, Hannatu Musawa has called on Nigerians to support Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, as she advances into the final stages of the 73rd Miss World contest. Karibi-George, Nigeria’s representative at the ongoing pageant in Vietnam, recen...
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CAF Champions League: San Pedro coach upbeat ahead Rivers United clash
San Pedro head coach, Hassen Bellil, has declared his team ready for the CAF Champions League clash with Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. Bellil’s side will host the Nigerian club in the first leg at the of the first preliminary round tie at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro...
schools
AUN built to serve community, not for profit — Atiku
Atiku Abubakar clarifies that the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola was established for community service and education, not personal profit. Read More: https://punchng.com/aun-built-to-serve-community-not-for-profit-atiku/...
safety
Ogun Govt, NEMA conduct flood disaster simulation exercise
The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has conducted a flood disaster simulation exercise to strengthen emergency response in the state. The exercise, which marked the third and closing day of the simulation, was aimed at ...
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Out-of-school-children: Ogun Govt embarks on enrolment drive
The Ogun State Government has commenced a statewide school enrolment drive as part of measures to tackle the out-of-school children challenge and reduce the figure to the barest minimum. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, disclosed this...
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The United States is intervening to protect its refining industry and reduce fuel prices — Nigeria cannot afford to do less
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has followed with considerable interest recent developments in the United States petroleum refining sector, particularly the meeting convened by President Donald Trump with leading American refinery and fuel-distributio...
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CORAN Body Of Refinery Owners Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention Over Rising Fuel Prices
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has followed with considerable interest recent developments in the United States petroleum refining sector, particularly the meeting convened by President Donald Trump with leading American refinery and fuel-distributio...
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NSCDC decries rising vandalism of infrastructure in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed concern over the rate at which Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) are vandalised and stolen in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, expressed the concern on ...
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IEA says Nigeria’s energy investment could double in five years
IEA said this new arrangement would give Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, a stronger voice in global energy policy discussions. The post IEA says Nigeria’s energy investment could double in five years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Stakeholders urge labour to shape Nigeria’s low-carbon future
Stakeholders call on Nigerian labour unions to actively shape the nation’s low-carbon future, ensuring a just transition for workers and communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-labour-to-shape-nigerias-low-carbon-future/...
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BREAKING: Nigeria’s external reserves cross $54 billion, highest level in 18 years
Nigeria’s external reserves have crossed the $54 billion mark for the first time since December 2008, reaching $54.08 billion as of September 3, 2026. The post BREAKING: Nigeria’s external reserves cross $54 billion, highest level in 18 years appeared first on Nairametrics ....
parks
D’Tigress lose to South Korea in World Cup opener
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a 99-81 loss to South Korea. Read about the D’Tigress World Cup opener Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-lose-to-south-korea-in-world-cup-opener/...
safety
Fuel tanker overturns on Lagos road
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has contained a tanker accident involving a truck conveying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit on Ijako Road, inward Oke Oso, along the Ajah Expressway in Epe. The incident occurred earlier on Friday after a Mack tanker reportedly ov...
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Human trafficking: NSCDC rescues 15 minors sold for N2m each
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 minors trafficked and sold for N2 million each by a fake official of a civil society organisation, the National Council of Child Rights Adv...
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How Nigeria Can Bridge The Gap Between Traditional Healers And Specialist Hospitals
In a quiet corner of a neighbourhood in Yaba, seven-year-old Amina sits on a low wooden stool while an older woman rubs a thick, earthy herbal paste into her swollen right knee. For four agonising months, her mother, Fatimah, has watched her daughter’s energetic run slow do...
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D’Tigress suffer defeat in 2026 FIBA World Cup opener
By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with an 81-99 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday, fading late after staying within six points entering the final quarter. South Korea led 26-22 after the opening quarter,...
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2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress fall to South Korea in opening game
Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a 99–81 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday. Rena Wakama’s side made a bright start but ended the first quarter four points behind, with South Korea leading 26–22. The African champions re...
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NMDPRA protecting adulterated fuel importers in Nigeria — Expert raises alarm
Energy consumers’ advocate and expert, Abdulrahman Sani Ibrahim, has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, of protecting “adulterated” fuel importers at the expense of Nigerians. He made the allegation in a statement on Friday. Ibra...
safety
Police foil attack on Borno APC governorship candidate’s convoy
The Nigeria Police Force says its tactical team foiled an attack on the convoy of Mustapha Gubio, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, and other political figures. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Kareto-Damasak road in Borno State...
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[VIDEO] 2027: ‘I’m Equally Ready to Die’ In Fight To Rescue Nigeria, Says Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that he is ready to die alongside Nigerians determined to defend their votes and fight for what he described as the rescue of the country. Obi made the declaration on Thursday while addressing su...
business
Tinubu, Shettima, others to chart 20-year North Central development plan
President Tinubu, VP Shettima, and governors will attend a summit to create a 20-year economic, infrastructural, and social development plan for Nigeria’s Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-shettima-others-to-chart-20-year-north-central-development-plan/...
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2027 Elections: Ogun govt pledges to ensure peaceful political environment
Akinmade said the government had deliberately created an atmosphere in which opposition parties could operate freely, noting that their posters, flyers and billboards were being displayed across the state after complying with established procedures The post 2027 Elections: Ogun g...
business
Uber came to Africa to disrupt transport. Then Africa changed Uber.
In January 2016, Uber ran what the ride-hailing company called a cash experiment in Lagos where riders could pay drivers in naira notes. Lagos was the third African city to try it, after Nairobi and Cairo, and Nairobi had been only the second city anywhere in the world to test ca...
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John Fashanu serves Vivian divorce papers as family dispute takes new turn
The divorce proceedings mark a significant reversal from Mr Fashanu’s public defence of his wife when the family dispute first emerged in May. The post John Fashanu serves Vivian divorce papers as family dispute takes new turn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Iran urges UN, world leaders to stop US attacks
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Abuja has urged the United Nations, governments and the international community to speak out against what it described as continued US military attacks on Iran and the killing of civilians. The embassy made th...
safety
NSCDC arrests officers over sale of weapons, recovers AK-47 rifle sold to buyer in Otukpo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered an alleged diversion and illegal sale of service rifles by some of its personnel. The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed the development while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Afolabi said an inve...
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FIBA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigress fall to Korea
Despite Nigeria’s determined fightback, D’Tigress were unable to match South Korea’s offensive output as the Koreans secured an 18-point victory The post FIBA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigress fall to Korea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Peter Obi: NDC knows it can’t win 2027 election – Wike’s aide
Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, which is fielding Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, knows it cannot secure victory at the polls. Olayi...
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Nigerian footballer Jordon Ibe sentenced for pulling out ex-girlfriend braid
Former Liverpool and Bournemouth footballer Jordon Ibe has been fined and sentenced to community service after pleading guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend during an argument in south London. Ibe admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm after initially denying the c...
schools
FG opens applications for N2.5 billion grant for 50 student innovators
The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Student Venture Capital Grant, offering up to N50 million each to 50 outstanding student-led ventures across Nigeria. The post FG opens applications for N2.5 billion grant for 50 student innovators appear...
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FG lauds RCCG’S support for evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa
The Federal Government has expressed appreciation to the Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) for donating 265,854 thousand dollars towards the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa. The ministry disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi...
safety
Nigerian man arrested in Canada over alleged sexual assault of woman, underage girl
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Olusegun Onidare, has been arrested and charged in Canada over alleged sexual assault on two females, including a girl under 18, in Brampton, Ontario. Peel Regional Police confirmed the arrest and charges in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2026,...
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‘Why wait until you’re called out’ — VeryDarkMan tackles Wike over Abuja flooding
Social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over flooding in parts of Abuja. The activist questioned what he described as the government’s reactive approach to address...
safety
First Niger Bridge to close for 2 weeks for emergency repairs — FG
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced that it will close some sections of the First Niger Bridge between Sept. 7 and Sept. 21 to enable it to carry out emergency maintenance works. The post First Niger Bridge to close for 2 weeks for emergency repairs — FG appeared first on...
business
‘We’ve no hand in Uber’s exit’ – FAAN opens up on disputes with e-hailing firms
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has denied claims that it was responsible for Uber’s decision to discontinue its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday, FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said the company’s exit was based on its own econo...
business
NGX Begins Corporate Climate Baseline Assessments For Companies Under N-Zero Initiative
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has begun baseline assessments for companies participating in its N-Zero initiative as part of efforts to help businesses measure their climate readiness and develop credible pathways towards net-zero emissions. The assessment is expected t...
safety
Edo ministry gives update on sexual abuse of 16-year-old
An Alfa and the paternal aunt of a pregnant 16-year-old student are in police custody over alleged sexual abuse. The post Edo ministry gives update on sexual abuse of 16-year-old appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
safety
‘My NBA speech wasn’t fair’ – VeryDarkMan apologises to security operatives
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to soldiers, policemen, customs and immigration personnel over his controversial remarks at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference. VeryDarkMan, in a video posted on ...
schools
Almajiri: I established my university in Yola to invest in North, not for profit — Atiku
By Sekinat Osundiji Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended his decision to establish the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, saying the institution was created as an investment in education and the development of the North rather than for perso...
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Children begging on our streets should trouble every Nigerian, Atiku defends record
Atiku Abubakar defends his education initiatives, including AUN and programs for vulnerable children, after being questioned on street begging during his V Read More: https://punchng.com/children-begging-on-our-streets-should-trouble-every-nigerian-atiku-defends-record/...
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NDLEA arrests 68 suspected traffickers with hard drugs in Edo
The NDLEA Commander in Edo, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Thursday, while presenting the command’s August operational scorecard to journalists in Benin. The post NDLEA arrests 68 suspected traffickers with hard drugs in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Actress Jemima Osunde raises alarm over high rate of food adulteration in Nigeria
Nollywood actress, Jemima Osunde, has expressed concern over the increasing reports of food adulteration in Nigeria, questioning how citizens can completely avoid consuming unsafe food products. The actress took to social media to lament the state of food safety in the country, n...
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Court restrains Lizzy Anjorin from posting Priscilla Ojo’s son’s photos
A Lagos court has issued an order restraining actress Lizzy Anjorin from publishing photos of Priscilla Ojo’s son, Rakeem Mkambala, amid an ongoing dispute Read More: https://punchng.com/court-restrains-lizzy-anjorin-from-posting-priscilla-ojos-sons-photos/...
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Xenophobia: 1,695 Nigerians repatriated from S’Africa, says envoy
Amid rising xenophobic threats, 1,695 Nigerians have been repatriated from South Africa this year, with more evacuations planned. Learn about the ongoing e Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-1695-nigerians-repatriated-from-safrica-says-envoy/...
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Nigerian govt shuts popular bridge, gives reason
PREMIUM TIMES recalls that a social activist recently raised an alarm that some scavengers had reportedly removed bolts and iron rods from the bridge. The post Nigerian govt shuts popular bridge, gives reason appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Lagos makes LASRRA registration compulsory for school enrolment
Lagos State makes LASRRA registration compulsory for all public and private school enrolments from the 2026/2027 academic session. Learn more about this ne Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-makes-lasrra-registration-compulsory-for-school-enrolment/...