The Sand Eagles are due to host Ghana’s Black Sharks in Kaduna on Saturday, 10 October, with the second leg to take place in Accra on Saturday, 17 October. The post Sand Eagles step up preparations for Ghana beach soccer showdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Kano State has emerged as the top-performing state in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) results by number of candidates who The post Kano tops 2026 NECO results by number of candidates with five credits, English & Mathematics appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The prayers, led by the mosque’s Deputy Chief Imam, Malam Abdullahi Aliyu, focused on the peace and stability of Nigeria and Kaduna State. The post 66th Independence: Kaduna prays for Nigeria as contractors praise Uba Sani’s debt payment plan appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
The Queen reflected on their marriage and the demands the monarch’s responsibilities place on their time together. The post ‘I’m like three women’: Olori Atuwatse says Olu of Warri won’t embrace polygamy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The CG Customs said negotiations had been conducted virtually for about six months before the two sides decided to meet physically at the NCS headquarters to finalise outstanding issues. The post Nigeria, UK advance negotiations on trade cooperation deal appeared first on Premium...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles for various traffic offences during a comprehensive enforcement operation across identified traffic flashpoints in the state. The exercise, conducte...
‎ ‎ The Flamingos of Nigeria have emerged champions of the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. ‎ ‎The Flamingos finished the competition unbeaten, record...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The leadership of the United Kingdom Chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth and development of the party following a high-level meeting with its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, in London. The ...
In what looks like further rebuttal of the claims of the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, that he and his wife are godparents of Soludo’s children, wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has insisted the claim is false. Quoting ...
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Henry Obetta Workers in Nigeria’s courier and logistics sector have called for urgent regulation of the industry, warning that weak oversight is exposing the sector and the country to security and economic risks. The workers, under the aegis of the Courie...
Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his long quest to become Nigerian President. Fani-Kayode shaded Atiku in a piece titled, ‘The Seventh Bid of Waziri’. According to him, Atiku has spent 33 years tryi...
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, SAN, has instituted proceedings before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the Federal Republic of Nigeria over alleged violations of his fundamental righ...
The AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has returned to Nigeria from the US to resume his 2027 presidential campaign after more than 20 months away Read More: https://punchng.com/sowore-resumes-2027-presidential-campaign/...
Mr Philips, in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, said their contributions supported the broader objective of CARSPO, which is to help the Nigeria Police Force review and adapt its strategies in response to the changing nature of crime and security threats. The post CARSPO 2026: Ph...
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has led tributes following the death of Lagos grassroots leader, Chief Taoreed Faronbi, fondly known as Baba Alado. Faronbi died in the ea...
Mr Sowore said he was expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos before proceeding to Abuja. The post Sowore returns to Nigeria, set for 2027 presidential campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The FCT Police Command has uncovered a link between a woman and two workers at a guest house in Gwarimpa, Abuja, and the disposal of a man’s body later found beneath Katampe Bridge. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Saturday during a briefing at the comm...
Read the 10 talking points from matchday one of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, as Nigeria, Morocco, and Cameroon secure wins while Egypt and Senegal are held. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2027-qualifiers-10-talking-points-from-matchday-one/...
Air Peace has attributed recent flight disruptions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to a shortage of Jet A1 aviation fuel and an operating restriction at the Maiduguri airport. The post Air Peace cites Jet A1 shortage, Maiduguri airport restriction for flight d...
The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers on Tuesday, with the encounter carrying significant importance for Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament. Nigeria opened their campaign with a 2-1 com...
The Abia State Police Command says it has discovered a criminal hideout where stolen vehicles are kept, in the Isuochi area of the state. According to the command, one white Dodge vehicle with registration number, Lagos APP-909KF, and a red Toyota Camry, with registration number ...
A gas outlet at Liberty Junction, Kubwa, Abuja, was gutted by fire on Sunday morning. The Federal Fire Service responded swiftly to contain the blaze. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-abuja-gas-outlet/...
Kano Beats Lagos, Oyo To Top 2026 NECO Performance Chart thewhistler.ng
The Nigerian Navy has recovered 33,800 litres of petroleum products in the Niger Delta amid its sustained pressure on crude oil theft and other illegal refining activities under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Informat...
The seizure adds to a series of major opioid interceptions reported at the Lagos airport this year. The post NDLEA intercepts N3bn opioids at Lagos airport, arrests man with 72 cocaine wraps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Federal Government is seeking to balance the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement with national security concerns by improving the profiling, documentation and monitoring of people crossing its borders. The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu Adaji, ...
Nigeria: Phyna and Nkechi Blessing to settle their clash in the ring in Lagos Benin Web TV
IGOCHE MARK STEPS FORWARD IN BID TO LEAD NIGERIAN BASKETBALL. Radio Nigeria Lagos
A Week On: Rivers Hoopers’ Championship Triumph Still Resonates. Radio Nigeria Lagos
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has given the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, seven days to account for $6.23 million election money and over N1.63 trillion missing public funds. SERAP made the demand in a letter dated September 26, 2026, signed by its ...
The airline said passengers were provided with refreshments and hotel accommodation after the service could not operate before Maiduguri airport’s night operating window ended. The post Air Peace blames fuel shortage, weather for Abuja-Maiduguri flight cancellation appeared first...
Niger Tornadoes have received a boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday six encounter against Nasarawa United, following the return of forward, Nafiu Obalowu, from injury. Obalowu had picked up an injury in the Ikon Allah Boys tie against Warri Wolves...
Hamzat Attends As PodFest Naija 2026 Unites Storytellers, Creators, Podcasters, Others The Guardian Nigeria News
Kano State has ranked first in the 2026 National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO), with 74,413 candidates that obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. The result showed that Lagos emerged second with 72,496 candidates and Oyo came third wi...
2027: How APC Plans To Stop Atiku, Obi In Lagos thewhistler.ng
Lagos Launches GBV Prevention Policy, Hosts National Coordinators’ Meeting - TVC News
Tinubu To Return To Lagos Tuesday After Four-Week Working Vacation In Europe Arise News
The chairman said the NWC also passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and other candidates who emerged from the party’s primary elections. The post APC ready for 2027 elections – National Chairman appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
The Anambra South senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, has said he will not engage in a political fight with Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, who recently described him as an illiterate factory owner. Onunkwo said it would not be wisdom on ...
Super Eagles striker, George Ilenikhena, has named his two Nigerian role models. Ilenikhena was asked which Nigerian football icon has influenced his career after he scored his debut goal for the Super Eagles against Madagascar in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on...
Mr Adaji said the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary, stretching about 2,100 kilometres, is Nigeria’s longest international land boundary. The post 24 years after ICJ ruling, Nigeria-Cameroon border demarcation nears completion – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Director-General, National Boundary Commission, Adamu Adaji, has revealed that the boundary disputes between Edo and Kogi states remain unresolved due to vanished landmarks, competing claims and community resistance. Adaji stated this in an exclusive interview with the News A...
Air Peace has attributed recent flight disruptions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to the unavailability of Jet A1 aviation fuel and weather conditions that subsequently prevented its Abuja-Maiduguri service from operating as scheduled. The airline gave the ex...
“Kano has maintained the first position in NECO twice in a row, making the state as the leading SSCE performer for the two consecutive years, (2025 and 2026), respectively." The post Kano has highest number of students who passed NECO 2026 – Governor appeared first on Premium Tim...
SERAP has given the CBN a seven-day ultimatum to account for $6.23m in allegedly diverted election funds and over N1.63tn in other public funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/account-for-6-23m-election-funds-or-face-legal-action-serap-tells-cbn/...
A woman, Shobowale Balikis, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle alcohol concealed in a water bottle into the Ibara Custodial Centre in Og Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-arrested-over-smuggling-of-alcohol-to-inmate-in-ogun-prison/...
The Nigerian team will hold a closed-door training session at 10 a.m. before heading to the airport at 2 p.m. for their scheduled 3 p.m. departure to Guinea-Bissau. The post Super Eagles depart for Guinea-Bissau clash after Madagascar win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during a weekend crackdown on one-way driving, illegal garages and other traffic offences across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu. A statement by the agency said ...
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Nigerian authorities to do more to end the frequent attacks and reprisals in parts of Plateau State, saying residents have been forced to live in constant fear of the next attack. The organisation said Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Riyom and...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s bid for the presidency in 2027 as a “desperate last attempt” to occupy Nigeria’s highest political office. The party’s reaction followed Atiku’...
"Abia-Anambra boundary stretches about 23 kilometres, with the two states agreeing on 15 kilometres." The post Why Edo-Kogi boundary disputes linger – Adaji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Udeme Akpan & Mariam Eko Oil marketers have begun cutting the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, with MRS reducing its price in Lagos and environs by N20 per litre to N1,350 from N1,370. Checks by Vanguard showed that some independent oil marketers...
An explosion at a gas refilling outlet near Liberty Junction in Kubwa, Abuja, caused panic among residents early Sunday morning after a fire broke out at the facility. The Federal Fire Service, FCT Command in a statement said its firefighters and other emergency responders arrive...
Prominent Lagos socialite and transport union figure, Chief Taoreed Faronbi, popularly known as Baba Alado, has died at the age of 83 in Mushin. Read More: https://punchng.com/mc-oluomo-others-mourn-as-mushin-strongman-baba-alado-dies/...
Read today’s top Nigerian stories, including fresh court battles over party primaries, why Solomon ‘Yayi’ Adeola changed his name, and more news. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fresh-court-battles-brew-over-primaries-why-yayi-changed-his-name-other-top-stories/...
The Lagos State APC has taken its 2027 mobilisation campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat to Nigerians in Chicago, US. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-apc-takes-tinubu-hamzat-2027-campaign-to-nigerians-in-us/...
Koro Ibo, Oladejo and Lagos APC search for ransom dailynewsngr.com.ng
Lagos International Theatre Festival returns to MUSON Centre November Vanguard News
By Matthew Johnson Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged residents of Surulere and Lagos State to support President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the elections. Gbajabiamila made the ...
SERAP also urged him and the CBN “to account for the ₦262.86 billion disbursed under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, including the names and number of beneficiaries and participating ‘Anchors.’ The post SERAP asks CBN to account for allegedly diverted $6.23m, ₦1.63trn appeared f...
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