Nigeria’s Falconets produced a record-breaking performance at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, hammering New Caledonia 10-1 to secure their place in the Round of 16. The emphatic victory marked the biggest-ever win for Nigeria at the U-20 Women’s World Cup, as the Falconets finis...
Now, leaders of the countries describe the status quo as unsustainable and call for the right to determine their own future. The post Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales set plan to leave UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Chimamanda Adichie Says Son’s Death Changed Her Feelings Towards Nigeria TVC News
Lagos exhibition sparks plans for wheelchair American football league in Nigeria Nigerian Voice
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, for the next phase of his three-week annual leave in Europe. Tinubu arrived in the French capital on Sunday and was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Ayodele Oke, according to a video shared on the official X han...
The Architects, Artisans and Construction Managers Institute of Nigeria has inducted over 40 new members in Abuja, urging them to uphold building standards Read More: https://punchng.com/architects-institute-inducts-40-new-members-urges-compliance-with-building-standards/...
The Architects, Artisans and Construction Managers Institute of Nigeria has inducted over 200 new members, urging them to uphold professional ethics. Read More: https://punchng.com/architects-institute-inducts-200-new-members-urges-compliance-with-building-standards/...
The film tests whether Mama Deola’s short-form comedy can survive the demands of feature-length storytelling. The post MOVIE REVIEW: ‘A Mama Deola Wedding Story’ is one funny skit stretched too far appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The figures highlight the significant contribution of Nigerian professionals to the UK health system, but also come amid persistent concerns over the shortage of health workers in the country. The post 10,494 Nigerians in UK health sector as country battles health worker shortage...
The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died suddenly in a hospital in Abuja, his family has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-commissioner-for-power-dies/...
President Bola Tinubu, represented by VP Shettima at the BRICS summit, has called for the reform of the UN Security Council and the global financial system Read More: https://punchng.com/brics-tinubu-seeks-reform-of-un-global-financial-system/...
Nigerian-American driver, Ugo Ugochukwu, has become the first Formula 3 champion from the United States after finishing second in the final race of the sea Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-teenager-ugochukwu-wins-formula-3-title/...
I don’t want to return to Nigeria, says Chimamanda after son’s death The Guardian Nigeria News
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) should lead a national conversation on this issue. It has previously advocated medical and psychiatric evaluation of presidential and governorship candidates. An independent multidisciplinary panel could establish appropriate standards, cond...
Petrol prices have increased across major Nigerian cities, with retail outlets now selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) between N1,400 and N1,450 per litre. The post Petrol rises above N1,400/litre as crude oil climbs past $100 per barrel appeared first on Nairametrics ....
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Civil society organisations have said that the June 2026 acquittal of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke by a jury at Southwark Crown Court does not automatically determine or terminate separate asset-recovery litigation pending...
Lagos clarifies proposed Magistrates Law amendment The Guardian Nigeria News
*Urges commercial sale of other crude-oil products Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said Nigeria should supply crude oil for domestic refining at its production cost, rather than its international mark...
A movement has invited Nigerians globally to participate in an International Praise Day on September 26, 2026, to promote national unity, hope and solidari Read More: https://punchng.com/movement-mobilises-nigerians-for-international-praise-day/...
…seeks an order of mandamus to compel release of original certificates By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The credentials of the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, appear to be under scrutiny, as three separate suits before the Federal Hig...
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a patriot and colossus of public service. The seasoned entrepreneur and politician died on Saturday, three ...
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, for the second phase of his three-week vacation in Europe. The President was welcomed by the Nigerian Ambassador to France, Ambassador Ayodele Oke. DAILY POST reports that the President left Nigeria two weeks ago for Europe to c...
Three key officials of Governor Bassey Otu’s government, including two serving commissioners and the head of a key parastatal, have died during the first term of his administration. The Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Eka Williams Abang, died in Abuja on Sunday. Acco...
The collaboration with AFEDEV also provided an opportunity for Nigerian sports administrators from different states to observe wheelchair American football and consider how to introduce the sport in their respective locations. The post US Consulate backs AFEDEV’s push for wheelch...
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-with-arms-in-edo/...
The NDLEA noted that its Directorate of Operations and General Investigation intercepted a music speaker containing three packs of Colorado at a motor park in Maza Maza, Lagos. The post NDLEA intercepts Colorado shipments from UK, recovers drugs hidden in speakers appeared first ...
The rights group said both the station's manager, Charles Abah, and a security guard were arrested during the raid. The post Police unlawfully declare radio presenter wanted – Amnesty International appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion after finishing second in the final race of the season in Madrid, Spain. The 19-year-old secured the championship on Sunday at the newly built Madring circuit, driving for Campos Racing...
Those celebrating division should bring their arithmetic down from the clouds and put it on paper. An ordinary calculator is remarkably indifferent to political excitement. Nigeria has already supplied a recent illustration. In the 2023 presidential election, Bola Tinubu won abou...
2027 Hajj: Lagos demands more slots Daily Post Nigeria
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the passing of ex-PDP chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a patriot and a colossus. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-mourns-bamanga-tukur-says-nigeria-lost-a-colossus/...
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that six Islamic scholars were abducted in Zamfara State but denied reports that they were kidnapped at the residence of former governor, Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The Army said the clerics were abducted while travelli...
The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share, providing investors with an opportunity to own a stake in a company that plays a strategic role in Nigeria's energy and industrial landscape. The post How to buy Dangote Refinery shares through FirstMobile, FirstO...
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper cooperation with BRICS countries in artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, fintech, telecommunications, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing, as the Federal Government seeks to attract investment and a...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to move beyond diplomatic condemnations and institute legal proceedings against South Africa over the alleged killings and abuse of Nigerians in the country . Falana’s call follows the reported ...
The NDLEA has intercepted UK-bound synthetic cannabis and other drugs concealed in bread and speakers, arresting several suspects across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-uk-bound-cannabis-drugs-hidden-in-bread-speakers/...
Commercial motorcyclists in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have decried rising cases of motorcycle theft in communities across the area. The motorcyclists expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Bwari, Abuja. The riders called on sec...
Experts seek integrated transport network to drive Nigeria’s economic diversification The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s capital market is about to witness one of the most significant transactions in its history. The planned Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (“DPRP” or “Dangote Refinery”) brings to the Nigerian Exchange an enterprise that...
For millions of Nigerian businesses, the problem may not be that they have nothing to prove their creditworthiness. It may be that lenders have historically been looking for the wrong proof. For decades, if you’re talking about small-business loans in Nigeria, the discussion pret...
Nigerian comedian, Real Warri Pikin, has won the Best Stand-Up Comedian award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas. Read More: https://punchng.com/real-warri-pikin-wins-best-stand-up-comedian-at-afrimma-2026/...
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – TROOPS of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN on said they have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. The suspect,...
Nigeria’s largest listed companies are led by executives who have spent varying lengths of time at the helm, with some CEOs and managing directors staying in their positions for more than a decade and, in one case, about 25 years. The post Top 10 longest-serving CEOs on the NGX 3...
By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Apapa is moving to tackle key bottlenecks in Nigeria’s export logistics chain, with plans to scale up rail evacuation and commence 24-hour barge operations in the fourth quarter of 2026. The terminal, Nigeria’s largest container facility, unveiled t...
Nigeria has called for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial institutions. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call on behalf of President Bola Tinubu on Sunday at the 2026 BRICS Summit. He called for a more representative, equitable a...
The President of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Leonard Kawas, has defended his group’s endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term. Read More: https://punchng.com/charismatic-bishops-president-defends-endorsement-of-tinubu-for-2027/...
Nigeria must shift from late kidney care to prevention—Expert says The Guardian Nigeria News
The Kwara State chapter of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to harmonise their salaries with magistrates. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-law-officers-seek-equal-pay-with-magistrates/...
By Emma Una, CALABAR The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died in an Abuja hospital, throwing the state’s political and public service community into mourning. William reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatm...
The Presidential Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi lack the capacity to move Nigeria forward if elected in 2027. The council’s Chief Communic...
Iroha did not wait until his career was over before putting his plans together. The post How Ben Iroha went from Super Eagles star at USA ’94 to Dallas businessman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is expected to remain elevated in August despite recording two consecutive months of disinflation, with analysts projecting the rate between 15.3% and 15.94%. The post August inflation rate seen rising above July’s 15.43% – Analysts predict appea...
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor A fresh disagreement has erupted between broadcaster Oseni Rufai and Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over efforts to assist a Nigerian, identified as Ekene, who is reportedly being hel...
A legal luminary, Yusuf Abdussalam, has tasked Nigerian journalists with equipping themselves with an understanding of the distinction between legitimate public-interest reporting and publications that could violate existing laws, damage reputations or threaten public peace. Spea...
The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to introduce a N500,000 monthly minimum wage for Nigerian workers if elected President. Speaking in an interview with The Independent, Sowore equally stated that his administration would provide...
An army spokesperson also confirmed the kidnapping to PREMIUM TIMES. The post Gunmen abduct six imams in Zamfara – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Medical doctors say stigma and negative perceptions are discouraging cancer patients and survivors in Nigeria from seeking necessary support and treatment. Read More: https://punchng.com/stigma-hinders-cancer-patients-survivors-from-seeking-support-doctors/...
NiDCOM has defended its handling of Nigerians detained in India, stating they failed to use an earlier amnesty offered by the country’s authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-defends-response-as-nigerians-demand-release-of-india-detainees/...
Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed her feelings towards Nigeria, adding that she no longer wants to return to the country. Adichie made this known in an interview with The New York Times, where she spoke about...
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