The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has charged Nigerian youths to eschew bitterness and political violence as the 2027 general elections appro Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-say-no-to-political-violence-olubadan-charges-youths/...
Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and Barrister Azeez Yusuf have dismissed their expulsion from the All Progressives Congress, APC, by the Lagos State chapter of the party, describing the decision as belated and politically unnecessary. The duo said they had already resigned their APC m...
The NDLEA has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican meth lab in Enugu, arresting two suspects linked to a Mexican drug cartel and seizing large quantities of chemi Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-busts-nigerian-mexican-meth-lab-in-enugu-arrests-two/...
When Francis Elendu, a secondary school teacher in Enugu, in southeastern Nigeria, wants to go out, he picks up his phone and his guide cane to aid his navigation. “My guide cane is like the best tool for mobility,” he says. “I use some apps on my phone, like Envision AI and Seei...
The Benue State Police Command has clarified that a missing medical doctor, Jonah Ogbaji, was not abducted but arrested by operatives from Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/missing-benue-medical-doctor-was-arrested-says-police/...
Dangote Refinery’s premium motor spirit, PMS daily receipt to Nigeria’s domestic market surged to 35.9 million litres per day in August, as imports dropped significantly to 14.6 million litres per day. This is according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulator...
Human rights activist and lawyer, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has said that President Bola Tinubu is not different from Nigerians who japa to foreign countries to do cleaning jobs. He stated this on Channels Television on Thursday while speaking on Tinubu’s absence from the country...
ABUJA — Former Southeast spokesman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Denge.Josef Onoh, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the legal challenges facing former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and consider granting him clemency. Onoh, who is al...
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has signalled plans to deepen Nigeria’s economic relationship with Saudi Arabia, with greater emphasis on agriculture, energy, investment, aviation, financial technology and trade. The Minister of Information and National O...
I warmly congratulate Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, on his 60th birthday. I have followed Aigboje’s journey in business and public life over the years. He has earned his place among a generation of Nigerians who took bold bets on our country and proved that Nigerian institutions c...
The Nigeria Revenue Service has awarded N5.75m to four staff winners of its tagline competition, which produced the new slogan, “Inspiring Trust, Sustainin Read More: https://punchng.com/nrs-awards-n5-75m-to-winners-of-tagline-competition/...
By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Former presidential candidate and political economist, Prof Patrick Utomi, has warned that Nigeria risks serious societal instability if its electoral process, institutions and legal framework continue to lose public credibility. Utomi gave the warning wh...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has called on state governments to partner with it in implementing the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy NPRGS, a flagship initiative designed to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within 10 years through economic...
The event convener said the competition, which would begin on 26 October and end on 1 November 1, is aimed at showcasing the potential of Nigerian’s youths and discover new talents. The post Akwa Ibom to host national cycling marathon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Canadian government has warned its citizens travelling to Nigeria against consuming unregulated and adulterated alcohol following reports of casualties linked to drinks containing high levels of methanol. The warning was contained in an updated travel advisory published under...
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — Founder of Lagos Business School, Prof Pat Utomi, has warned that Nigeria is facing a serious democratic challenge as declining public confidence in the electoral process threatens the stability of the country. Utomi spoke at the ongoing 22nd All Nigeria Ed...
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Techico Resource Solutions Limited, has supported education in Warri, Delta State, through the “Back to the Creeks” initiative, with the provision of essential educational materials and teaching en...
By Godwin Oritse ABUJA — Nigeria can significantly reduce its high logistics costs by integrating rail, road and maritime transport systems, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has said. Opeifa said Nigeria’s ...
The Nigerian Army’s 1 Division has honoured four retiring personnel at a send-off ceremony in Kaduna for their years of dedicated service to the nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-honours-four-retiring-officers-in-kaduna/...
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has reacted to reports alleging that Nigeria’s National Identification Number, NIN, database had been breached. In a statement via X on Thursday, the commission described the reports as false and misleading, noting that the claim...
…New rate takes effect October 1 …Applies to FG, states, FCT tax authorities By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Federal Government has reduced the interest rate payable by taxpayers for late settlement of their tax liabilities, with the new regime taking effect from Oct...
Closing the retreat, IGP Disu charged senior officers to ensure that the resolutions were translated into practical action across commands and formations. The post CARSPO 2026: Police adopt security roadmap for 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigerian real estate company AceRoyal Estates has officially launched Villa Nova, a landmark 1,000-home residential development located in Abijo, Lagos. The project brings together secure land titles, structured mortgage financing, and a strict delivery commitment designed to giv...
Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission, NUC, and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, has said conflicts between the NUC and professional regulatory bodies are imposing immeasurable costs on Nigerian universities...
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday recused himself from the N10 billion money laundering charge against Ali Bello, a nephew of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The trial judge based his decisi...
Slum2School unveils model primary school project in Lagos’ Makoko guardian.ng
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has admitted that his players were careless in the draw against Doma United. The Peace Boys fought back from two goals down to hold Doma United to a 2-2 draw at the Pantami Stadium on Wednesday. Adegbite Michael scored twice for ...
FIFA has selected Nigerian referee Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam among 81 officials for the U-17 World Cup, ending a 25-year wait for the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-names-nigerian-referee-among-81-officials-for-u-17-world-cup/...
Nigeria is sitting on one of the greatest demographic dividends in the world. With over 60% of its population under 25 , the demand for higher education is surging at an unprecedented rate. To meet this demand, universities across the country are expanding curricula, launching ne...
Nigeria and the United States have signed an agreement to deepen American investment in the country’s mining sector, valued at an estimated $700bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-us-sign-pact-to-deepen-mining-investment/...
Seven suspects arrested over illegal waste dumping in Lagos Daily Post Nigeria
The Canadian government has warned its citizens against consuming unregulated alcohol in Nigeria, following NAFDAC reports of deaths from methanol poisonin Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-warns-citizens-against-unregulated-alcohol-in-nigeria/...
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has described Nigeria’s co-hosting of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2026–2030 replenishment campaign with Italy as a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to education and Nigeria’s ren...
By John Alechenu ABUJA — A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Chief Samson Nnamani, has urged the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, to recognise that support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election exten...
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams says Nigeria’s ambition to be Africa’s best team must begin with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/super-eagles-push-to-be-africas-best-begins-with-afcon-qualifiers-adams/...
The naira maintained its bullish momentum against the British pound despite the recent interest-rate cut by Nigeria's Central Bank. The post Naira holds strong against the pound post-CBN rate slash appeared first on Nairametrics ....
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The 2023 governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, Dr Tonte Ibraye, has resigned from the party, citing its internal leadership crisis and concerns over the legitimacy of its 2027 electoral processes. Ibraye also crit...
The 2026 Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference is underway in Enugu, with editors, media partners, Christian and political leaders converging to discuss key issues affecting Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. The conference, with the theme, “The Ballot, the Media a...
Lagos Pushes Fintech Beyond Payments as Digital Infrastructure Investment Grows nigeriahousingmarket.com
The governor said the state had witnessed 39 years of faith, resilience, sacrifices, progress and unfailing grace. The post Akwa Ibom Anniversary: ‘We have a sacred duty to build for those who’ll come after us,’ – Gov Eno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled what it described as a Nigerian-Mexican drug network operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The agency disclosed this in a s...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The post NDLEA busts drug kingpins linked to Mexican cartel, uncov...
Mr Jacobs, who died on September 16 at the age of 84. The post Olu Jacobs’ family announces funeral dates, Night of Tributes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
ABUJA — The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has dismissed reports alleging that Nigeria’s National Identification Number, NIN, database was breached. The commission described the claims as “false and unfounded,” saying the National Identity Database, NIDB, had not ...
AceRoyal Estates bets big on Lagos real estate with a 1,000-unit master-planned development in Abijo Business Insider Africa
The music-video director details the illness behind his prolonged absence and the toll it took on him and his family. The post ‘I said my last prayer’: TG Omori recounts failed kidney transplant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
2027: Lagos APC dismisses ADC Rhodes-Vivour, Gbadamosi ticket as ‘political experiment’ Daily Post Nigeria
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has donated N20 million to the families of the 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Atiku anno...
Former presidential spokesman and Arise News anchor, Reuben Abati, on Thursday faulted the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, for inspecting road projects in some parts of the country and reporting their findings to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. Abati said the ...
The Plateau State Chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has condemned the killing of the deputy commander of the Operation Rainbow security outfit, CSP David Babale. Babale was murdered by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias on Tuesday. I...
Nigeria’s fintech industry must move beyond making digital payments easier and focus on how the infrastructure it has built can support credit, insurance, savings and wider economic activity. The post Fintechs must move beyond payments to become economic infrastructure — Lagos De...
Table of contents Everything Meta announced at Meta Connect 2026 Other Meta Connect 2026 announcements Detailed specs Will the new glasses come to Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa? Meta Connect 2026 took place on September 23 and 24 at Meta’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California...
Egunjobi, Yusuf fault Lagos APC over ‘belated’ expulsion The Guardian Nigeria News
Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Chidi Odinkalu, has accused President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima of habitually abandoning Nigeria without leadership. Tinubu is currently in Paris on an extended vacation while Shettima is attendin...
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has pledged to translate ideas generated through engagements with Nigerians at home and in the diaspora into development projects. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the pledge after meetin...
Following its national launch in Abuja, the Hire From Nigeria campaign goes global at a UNGA 81 side event in Manhattan on 24 September The Hire From Nigeria campaign, Nigeria’s public-private sector-driven initiative connecting the country’s talent and technology-enabled service...
…Convenes stakeholders over traffic resurgence By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has moved to tackle renewed traffic congestion along the Apapa port access roads, Lekki-Epe Expressway and Lekki Free Trade Zone corridor, convening maritime, transportation and...
Nigerian music video director, TG Omori, reveals that some videos cost over $100,000, especially when shot abroad due to high production expenses. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-some-music-videos-cost-over-100000-tg-omori/...
…Courts increasingly determining election outcomes By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Chief Afam Osigwe, SAN, has said Nigeria is among the countries with the highest number of election petitions, attributing the development to the inc...
The paediatrician said the vagina naturally cleansed itself and advised women to wash the external genital area regularly with clean water. The post Medical expert speaks on health risks of vaginal douching appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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