By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Abuja– PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Friday, as part of his working vacation, held extensive talks in Paris with Mr Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group. During the meeting,...
Mr Bollore’s connection to Nigeria’s media industry has become more significant following Canal+’s acquisition of the MultiChoice Group The post Tinubu, Bolloré discuss new investments in Nigeria’s film, entertainment sectors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi put Nigeria ahead in the 33rd minute before captain Harmony Chidi doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time. The post Flamingos beat Ghana 4-2 to maintain winning start at WAFU B appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The police are investigating the incident. The post ‘Armed robbers would soon visit him,’ police officer captured on video telling local council chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian passenger, Abdullahi Salisu, has alleged that a dispute with Ethiopian Airlines over a ticket change and refund has left him stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, since June 29. Salisu, who was scheduled to fly from Abuja to Cair...
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, as part of his working vacation, held extensive talks in Paris with Mr Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group. According to presidential spokesper...
President Bola Tinubu met with French tycoon Vincent Bolloré in Paris to attract investment into Nigeria’s film, entertainment, and digital economy sectors Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-meets-french-tycoon-seeks-investment-in-nigerias-creative-economy/...
Today’s signal The government’s response to the deaths of 37 mining detainees in Minna will be judged less by the speed of its first statements than by whether it produces an independent, credible and public account of what happened. Nigeria’s most consequential...
Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna are set to settle their ongoing fight in a celebrity boxing match. The highly-anticipated face-off is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos State. The organisers, Balmoral...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Nigeria Forward Project has urged political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to respect the principle of power rotation and allow President Bola Tinubu from the South to complete his eight-year presidential tenur...
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has described the further moderation in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to 15.39 per cent in August 2026, from 15.43 per cent in July, as a positive but fragile development, urging the Federal Government to shift ...
Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation disburses N735m to 2,916 beneficiaries across Nigeria guardian.ng
A political mobilisation march by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Effurun, Delta State, was today disrupted following a confrontation with a group described by the organisers as suspected political thugs. The incident occurred during the party’s one m...
The company alleged that shares pledged as collateral for a N500 million loan were sold without its knowledge. The post EFCC recovers, hands over N140 million to loan, investment company appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Hamzat will sustain Lagos’ development trajectory, PBAT movement says The Guardian Nigeria News
…Demand thorough, transparent investigation By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Northern States Governors’ Forum, NSGF, has expressed grief over the death of 37 persons arrested on suspicion of illegal mining activities who subsequently died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil...
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has set aside the Federal High Court’s judgment in Lokoja, Kogi State, which ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. In a split decision of two to one, a three-member panel of the appellate court ...
By Chioma Obinna From smoky suya to charcoal-roasted boli, Nigerian street food is a celebration of bold flavours, spicy sauces and irresistible combinations. Across the country, roadside food vendors have turned simple ingredients into meals that have become part of everyday lif...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA— The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has called for an independent, thorough and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence ...
Lagos APC Inaugurates 2027 Campaign Council Independent Newspaper Nigeria
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Human rights organisation, Global Rights, has condemned the reported use of live ammunition by security forces during protests in Minna, Niger State, following the deaths of 37 detainees in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC. ...
Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a three-night concert residency at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, in December. Davido made the announcement on his verified Instagram page, @davido, on Friday, announcing “Oriadè: The Residency...
An INTERPOL operation involving Nigeria used artificial intelligence to identify 126 suspected foreign terrorist fighters from jihadist content online. Read More: https://punchng.com/interpol-operation-uncovers-126-foreign-terrorist-suspects/...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— President Bola Tinubu has urged the Bolloré Group to deepen its investments in Nigeria’s film, entertainment, telecommunications and digital sectors, saying the country’s growing global cultural influence must translate into jobs and lasting economic...
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has criticised African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his call on President Bola Tinubu to reduce petrol prices and ease the economic burden on Nigerians. A...
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned Nigerians against malicious electronic messages falsely claiming recipients have violated traffic rules. Read More: https://punchng.com/data-commission-warns-nigerians-against-malicious-electronic-messages/...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged four United Nations Special Rapporteurs to urgently intervene over the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State and the reported use o...
The Nigerian Stock Market hit a record N162.2 trillion in market cap for the first time ever as stocks closed the week on a high. The post NGX market cap hits N162 trillion for the first time ever appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has reversed the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), pending a fresh hearing over a...
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 119,850 litres of crude oil suspected to have been stolen at an illegal refining site in Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The discovery was made on Thursday, September 17, 2026, by personnel of the Nigerian Nav...
Firm pledges to strengthen lending reach to small businesses, traders, individuals The Guardian Nigeria News
The appointment, approved by President Tinubu followed USA Igwesi’s nomination by the Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah The post USA Igwesi emerges Enugu Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri. Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the Federal High Court’s judgment in Lokoja, Kogi State, which ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. In a split decision of two to one, a three-member panel...
NACCIMA President, Jani Ibrahim, commended the governor for his administration’s efforts in tackling insecurity and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. The post NACCIMA hails Mbah on security, seeks partnership to drive $30bn economy appeared first on Premi...
Breaking the blue ceiling: Stella Okuyiga’s eyewitness account of Nigeria’s first policewomen, By Godwin Onyeacholem Premium Times Nigeria
The State Head of Civil Service, Mr Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka, said the appointment is aimed at strengthening leadership continuity and improving operational efficiency in the state’s basic education administration. The post Abiodun appoints Oso Ogun SUBEB Secretary appeared first o...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate steps to reduce the cost of petrol, warning that Nigerians are already struggling under the combined burden of high energy, transportation and food costs. Speaking at a press briefi...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ordered a complete and open investigation into the deaths of some miners who were caught illegally and detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, stressing that the life of every Nigerian matters. The illegal miners died...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reportedly carried out overnight airstrikes on suspected terrorists’ positions around Bagega Forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Local sources said the strikes targeted multiple locations after a large convoy of armed terrorists, re...
The Nigerian Army has announced a special recruitment exercise for skilled men and women as part of the 92 Regular Recruits Intake, with online registration scheduled to run from September 16 to October 21, 2026. According to the Army in a post on X on Friday, the exercise is spe...
Concerns have been raised over alleged procurement irregularities, poor staff welfare and other governance issues rocking the Federal Government’s agency, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, under its Managing Director, Jane Egerton-Idehen. DAILY POST reports th...
Survivors of the incident that killed 37 suspected illegal gold miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have narrated their ordeals inside the cell where they were kept. One of the survivors, while recounting his experience, said 17 people we...
The naira appreciated slightly against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, ending three straight days of depreciation. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira strengthened marginally to N1,331.20 on Friday from N1,331.28 traded on Thursday. Th...
Nigeria’s appetite for mobile internet is expanding rapidly, but beneath the rising volume of videos streamed, payments processed, businesses conducted, and services accessed online is a less visible requirement: more infrastructure. The post Nigeria’s Data Boom comes with a grow...
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has demanded DNA tests for his two children with actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde, popularly known as Ashabi Simple, before taking responsibility for their upkeep. Portable made the demand in an Instagram Story on Frida...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced that it will participate in the 2027 general elections following a Court of Appeal judgment setting aside a Federal High Court ruling that ordered its deregistration. The party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, disclosed...
Lagos police present N89.2m to families of 157 deceased officers Daily Post Nigeria
Every day, countless Nigerians visit online platforms for everything from banking to streaming and government services. It sounds promising, with mobile access and new technology making these services more available than ever. Yet, a surprising number of people never get past the...
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has demanded transparent investigation and accountability over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu might temporarily provide succour following the recent hike in the pump price of fuel. Atiku said Tinubu’s intended action will be based on a planned protest by Lag...
WOW Experience Launches TheNaijaDreams, Inviting Nigerians to Share Their Dreams for Nigeria — and the Part They Will Play guardian.ng
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to use AI and advanced surveillance to fight evolving security thre Read More: https://punchng.com/embrace-ai-advanced-surveillance-to-fight-insecurity-cds-tells-military/...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over N140 million recovered during an investigation into alleged obtaining of money by false pretence and diversion of funds to an investment and money-lending company, B4 Sail Limited, in Lagos. According to a statem...
Turkish professional football manager and former player, Fatih Terim, has highlighted the qualities that make Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen such a difficult opponent, describing the Nigerian as one of the best strikers in world football. Terim, who previously held the manag...
Surviving the Craft: Notes from the close of The Lagos Review Writing Weekend – Terh Agbedeh thelagosreview.ng
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira today appreciated to N1,380 per dollar from N1,385 in the parallel market on Thursday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,329.99 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that ...
Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has explained the requirements for Nigerians and other West Africans seeking to join the United States Army, warning prospective applicants against online scams. Momodu, who recently enlisted in the US Army, said applicants must already be resident i...
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has deployed a team of experts to Niger State to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Faru...
Global clean energy firm BLUETTI and UN-Habitat have provided solar kits to communities in Makurdi and Yelwata, Benue State, under the LAAF programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/clean-energy-for-nigerian-communities-bluetti-un-habitat-unite-to-empower-makurdi-yelwata/...
The Nigerian Army has sought a partnership with the PTDF to train personnel and support local production of drones for security operations against terroris Read More: https://punchng.com/army-seeks-ptdf-partnership-to-produce-drones-locally/...
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