Read about Nigerian celebrities like Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo who have recently reunited with former friends Bobrisky and Toyin Lawani after public feuds. Read More: https://punchng.com/celebs-who-reunited-after-bitter-feuds/...
Stanley Nwabali’s heroics in Nigeria’s win over Madagascar have placed him ahead of Maduka Okoye and Arthur Okonkwo in the Super Eagles keeper battle. Read More: https://punchng.com/madagascar-heroics-place-nwabali-ahead-okonkwo-okoye-in-eagles-keeper-battle/...
State chairmen of the Nigeria Democratic Congress have rejected the operations of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, insisting on the supremacy of party structure Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-chairmen-reject-obi-kwankwaso-structures/...
Nigerian entertainers and filmmakers gathered in Lagos for the unveiling of Bebuzee, a new all-in-one digital platform for social networking and streaming. Read More: https://punchng.com/celebrities-light-up-bebuzee-app-unveiling/...
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle and Victor Ikpeba praise Stanley Nwabali for his crucial save in Nigeria’s 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar in an AFCON qual Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-ikpeba-laud-nwabali-heroics-after-nigeria-win/...
Coca-Cola Nigeria is marking its 75th anniversary with a new anthem featuring singer Johnny Drille and a 75-member choir to celebrate its history in the co Read More: https://punchng.com/coca-cola-nigeria-marks-75th-anniversary-with-johnny-drille-anthem/...
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has tipped his Nigerian teammate, Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez, to succeed in the Premier League. Read More: https://punchng.com/aina-backs-fernandez-for-premier-league-move/...
An aide to Senator Solomon Adeola has explained that the Ogun APC governorship hopeful changed his name from Sulaimon Ogunleye after converting from Islam. Read More: https://punchng.com/yayi-changed-name-after-converting-to-christianity-aide/...
Barau FC maintained their unbeaten start to the NPFL season after a 1-1 draw with Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/leaders-extend-unbeaten-run-after-lagos-draw/...
Great Nigeria House fire: 10 months after, frustrated victims seek Lagos govt help The Sun Nigeria
Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest movie screening, with over 51,000 people watching the film ‘Black Market’ in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-51000-person-movie-screening-in-lagos/...
The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has urged Nigerians to be vigilant and avoid protest areas ahead of a planned demonstration on September 30. Read More: https://punchng.com/union-alerts-nigerians-in-south-africa-ahead-sept-30-protest/...
The St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association has honoured the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/st-gregorys-old-boys-honour-ig-with-lifetime-achievement-award/...
For Nigeria, it is the possibility of turning a coastline into an economic corridor, a port into an industrial gateway and an investment agreement into a broader platform for diversification, export growth and sustainable economic expansion. The post Significance of Ogun’s $7bn D...
By Ayobami Okerinde Lagos State deputy governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, has described the state’s traffic situation as more than a transportation challenge, saying it has become part of the lifestyle of Lagos residents. Ha...
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location, with more than 51,000 people watching the movie at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturd...
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to N166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed in its latest data, released at the weekend. That figure indicated an increase of N7.44 trillion from N159.35 trillion re...
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Controversial Nigerian self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing CEO has confirmed the death of her son, while denying authorising anyone to solicit financial assistance on her behalf. DAILY POST reports that Blessing recently lost her second son , Bryan Onyedikachi, while she ...
By Ayobami Okerinde The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, says more than 10 million vulnerable Nigerians who benefited from the N75,000 conditional cash transfer programme do not have access to mobile phones or social media. Yilwatda disc...
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that a recent cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano has been contained. The outbreak was confirmed through laboratory investigation on September 23, 2026, by the NCoS medical team at the fac...
Jetour’s Lagos adventure ends with solar borehole gift to Ibeju-Lekki community The Guardian Nigeria News
President Bola Tinubu has charged newly commissioned military officers of the Nigerian Defence Academy to uphold the Constitution and protect Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/nation-counting-on-you-tinubu-tells-new-military-officers/...
NPFL: Ayoade rescues point for Sporting Lagos as Barau stay unbeaten The Guardian Nigeria News
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of Saturday’s local government elections in areas monitored by the party, describing the exercise as transparent and credible. The state chairman of the party, Dr. Johnpaul Ani, ga...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, charged the Debt Management Office (DMO) to disclose Nigeria’s external debt-service schedule for the second quarter of 2026. Atiku issued the charge in a statement by the ADC Presidential ...
Nigerian-American registered nurse Bukola Akinpelu, popularly known as Nurse Sugar, has alleged that her former husband persistently requested threesomes during their intimate moments. The nurse stated this during an interview with Ifedayo Agoro, where she spoke about some of the...
Kun Khalifat midfielder, Ameh Joseph, has expressed optimism ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Five encounter against Kwara United. The Owerri-based club will face Kwara United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that Kun K...
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Custodial Centre in Kano, which has resulted in the death of two inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/cholera-outbreak-kills-two-inmates-at-kano-custodial-centre/...
Mr Umahi’s comment follows controversies and disagreement between Mr Wike and some members of the All Progressives (APC), particularly Nigerian governors under the party's platform over the coalition. The post 2027: Umahi says Wike’s Rainbow Coalition not in Ebonyi appeared first...
The Nigerian Army has commenced renovation and infrastructure development at the headquarters of 11 Brigade in Gboko, Benue State, as part of measures to improve its operational capacity and presence in the state. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 5 Division, Nigerian Army, M...
The Federal Government has evacuated another 105 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, bringing the total number of returnees to 1,821. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-evacuates-another-105-nigerians-from-south-africa/...
Nigeria has urged the international community to make pandemic preparedness financing more accessible to low- and middle-income countries and ensure equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics. The post Nigeria demands fairer pandemic financing, vaccine access at U...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies as a failure, saying Nigerians are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. Atiku said Nigerians could no longer feed their children wit...
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the suit listed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, as respondents. The post Court dismisses suit seeking fresh investigation into Mohbad’s death appeared first on Premium...
King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja was on Saturday crowned the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State, at a colourful ceremony attended by prominent Nigerians, traditional rulers and government officials. The coronation, held at King Jaja Square in Opobo Town, marked ...
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday, according to community sources The post Five killed at Plateau mining site as soldiers rescue district head appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has further extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom until October 30, 2026, citing sustained demand and a high turnout of Nigerians seeking passport services. The post NIS further extends UK passport interven...
Nigeria’s agricultural trade balance swung from a N740.27 billion surplus in the first half of 2025 to a N56.13 billion deficit in H1 2026, as exports declined sharply while imports remained relatively high. The post Nigeria’s agriculture trade swings from N740 billion surplus to...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a 38-year-old man over the alleged defilement of an eight-year-old girl in Fana village, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident was confirmed by the Secretary of the Kebbi Technical Working Group ...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies as a failure, saying Nigerians are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. Atiku said Nigerians could no longer feed their children wit...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as one of the most ruinous governments Nigeria has endured. Atiku said the administration removed fuel subsidy, celebrated rising public revenues, ma...
The Lagos APC and Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, have congratulated APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, on his CIPM fellowship conferment in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-apc-hails-partys-national-secretary-on-fellowship-honour/...
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has praised goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s performance after Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. Chelle’s men defeated Madagascar in Uyo, thanks to goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor. Speakin...
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, cleared him of wrongdoing over allegations surrounding th...
Moses Usor can’t hide his excitement after scoring on his maiden appearance for the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. The LASK winger enjoyed a dream debut for Nigeria coming off the bench to seal a hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Barea of Madagascar in Uyo on Friday night. Mada...
Lagos waste: Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges improved sorting to ease evacuation Business News Nigeria
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has praised the spirit of his squad, singling out Victor Osimhen’s presence as evidence that the team is building a new identity. Chelle watched as Nigeria came from a goal down to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qual...
10 months after Great Nigeria House fire, victims beg Sanwo-Olu for help The Sun Nigeria
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain why Nigeria’s public debt has risen to ₦166.79 trillion despite increased government revenues, saying Nigerians are yet to see the promised gains from the administra...
Manchester United’s iconic Old Trafford stadium took on a different atmosphere on Saturday as Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze led worshippers in prayer during the NSPPD UK Prayer Conference. The event, organised by Eze’s Streams of Joy International, attracted Christians from different...
Ardova Plc-led consortium has agreed to acquire Powergas to expand its Compressed Natural Gas business and boost Nigeria’s cleaner energy drive. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-to-expand-cng-business-boost-cleaner-energy-drive/...
Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze led thousands of believers in prayer at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium for the NSPPD UK Prayer Conference on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-jerry-eze-leads-thousands-in-prayer-at-man-uniteds-old-trafford/...
King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja has been crowned the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State. The coronation ceremony, held on Saturday at King Jaja Square in Opobo Town, headquarters of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, attracted prominent Nigerians, traditional r...
Lagos NUJ hosts 2026 Media Games Oct. 5 to 9 Radio Nigeria Lagos
A former Dean of Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at University of Ibadan, Professor Surajudeen Bankole has declared that contrary to insinuations, Nigerian graduates are employable. Bankole, explained that the notion that Nigerian graduates are unemployable is not co...
Singer Timaya has said that Nigerian music wouldn’t have been popular as it is today without the contributions of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Speaking in an episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Timaya said Fela inspired him and many Nigerian artists....
George Ilenikhena has shared his excitement following his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Ilenikhena made his maiden appearance for the West Africans in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one encounter against the Barea of Madagasca...
Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins, has explained why his team lost 2–1 to Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday. Martins watched as Kari Eshan gave Madagascar an early lead, but two goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses U...
Atiku’s 2027 bid driven by personal ambition – Lagos APC The Guardian Nigeria News
Hundreds of movie lovers are trooping into the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos as the Nollywood crime thriller, Black Market, attempts to set a Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a film screening in a single location. The screening is scheduled to take place to...
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