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The Nigerian, however, disputed NIDCOM's narrative. The post NIDCOM says Nigerian detained in India refused opportunity to return appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Nigerian, however, disputed NIDCOM's narrative. The post NIDCOM says Nigerian detained in India refused opportunity to return appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The police state command disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday by spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun. The post Police arrest suspected kidnappers, political thug in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
While the campaign organisation said six people were killed in the accident, the police reported four deaths. The post Six party supporters killed in road crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Shettima gave the advice on Wednesday in Ilorin at the turbaning of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of the Ilorin Emirate. The post 2027: Shettima calls for politics without bitterness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin says Mr Wike had made sacrifices for the ruling party through his support for President Bola Tinubu. The post APC lawmaker defends Wike as tension grows with party’s governors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Supreme Court said the "date for judgement would be communicated to the parties." The post Supreme Court reserves judgment in INEC appeal over ZLP challenge to Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following a fighting patrol based on credible intelligence. The post Army rescues 22 kidnap victims in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Inspector-General of Police has proposed a specialised desk to coordinate security and intellectual property protection in Nigeria’s growing creative economy. The post Police propose new desk to protect Nigeria’s creative economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Bugaje, a former member of the House of Representatives, said the leadership crisis that recently rocked the SDP was largely driven by the alleged relationship between some party leaders and the ruling party. The post How SDP leaders worked with APC to create ‘false opposition’ – Vice Presidential candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The scholarship, which was established in 2017, is for Nigerian public servants and provides support for postgraduate study in public policy at Oxford. The post Group announces recipient of Oxford public policy scholarship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
State capture manifests as a collision between narrow political and economic interest groups, leading to a skewed distribution of economic power, while giving captors an advantage in shaping power dynamics. Elections become hollow rituals, reforms are cosmetic, and citizens find themselves living in states that look like democracies on paper but which actually function like […] The post Nigeria, state capture and the implications on 2027 elections, By Uche Igwe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Despite the comfortable scoreline, Busari believes Niger’s approach offered his players valuable lessons, particularly with the Flamingos set to face an even bigger challenge at the World Cup The post Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Coach reflects on Nigeria’s flying start at WAFU B Girls tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Wadada took the APC ticket with the backing of Governor Abdullahi Sule, while Mr Adamu, who finished second in the party's primary, has moved on to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to continue his governorship bid. The post 2027: How former governor’s backing of ex-IGP Adamu could complicate APC’s bid to retain Nasarawa governorship seat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Obi had denied earlier claims by the Commissioner for Finance in the state, Izuchukwu Okafor, that Governor Charles Soludo’s administration was still repaying loans and other debts incurred by the NC candidate and other past governors of the state. The post THROWBACK: What I met in govt coffers on taking over from Peter Obi – Obiano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The club announced the change on Thursday, confirming that Mr Boehly has stepped down as chairman The post Chelsea get new owners as Clearlake takes full control appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned bakers in Niger State against using banned substances, particularly potassium bromate and saccharin, in bread production. The NAFDAC state coordinator in Niger State, James Kigbu, gave the warning during a one-day sensitisation programme for master bakers in the Minna Emirate on regulatory […] NAFDAC threatens to shut bakeries over banned bread improvers
Nigerian comedian AY has revealed that some Nigerian artistes now charge as much as N200 million to perform at his AY Live comedy show. He also disclosed that some artistes who are yet to become major stars now demand as much as N80 million for appearances. AY made the revelation while discussing how the cost […] Nigerian artistes now charge N200m, upcoming ones demand N80m – AY comedian reveals
The University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT, chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared an indefinite strike over the alleged failure to implement the Federal Government-ASUU agreement signed in December 2025. The branch chairperson, Professor Omeh Obasi Ngwoke, said the industrial action was also prompted by alleged illegalities within the institution. Ngwoke […] ASUU declares indefinite strike in UNIPORT
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Jessica Ann, to 25 years in prison for smuggling 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria. The offending drug was brought into Nigeria through Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Justice Egwuatu passed the sentence on Thursday, stressing […] Court jails South African woman for 25 years for importing 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria
Nigerian-born England U20 striker, Princess Ademiluyi, has said that she is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to play against the Falconets in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Originally from Gravesend, Kent, the Ipswich Town forward is eligible to represent the Super Falcons through her Nigerian parentage. However, having played […] U-20 WWC: Nigerian-born England star Ademiluyi ready for Falconets
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has urged Nigerian youths to take control of their neighbourhoods, streets and polling units ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He said this during his discussion with the Confederation of African Youths in Abuja. Adebayo said Nigerian youths need to be more assertive […] 2027: Nigerian youths should take control of polling units, streets – Adebayo
Lagos governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said he will conduct his campaign in Yoruba ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour made this known during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. He was responding to questions about his inability to speak Yoruba, an issue that featured prominently in […] Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour vows to campaign in Yoruba
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has expressed his confidence that Manchester United will beat Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. The Red Devils have now suffered back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Brighton. United lost the derby 1-0 before throwing away a two-goal lead against the Seagulls to lose 3-2 and exit the […] EPL: Gary Neville predicts Fulham vs Man Utd clash
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,JAMB, has explained the meanings of the “Not Admitted,” “Admission in Progress,” and “Admitted” statuses displayed on candidates’ Central Admissions Processing System. JAMB gave the explanation in an explainer video shared on Thursday, urging candidates to continue checking their CAPS for updates as the admission process progresses. Explaining the “Not […] JAMB explains ‘not admitted,’ ‘admission in progress’ statuses
Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has said that defensive adjustments have played a role in his concession of 10 goals across his first four Serie A fixtures so far this season. Udinese manager Kosta Runjaić has made frequent modifications to his central defensive partnership throughout the season, deploying seven different centre-backs within his favoured 3-4-2-1 formation […] Serie A: Why I conceded 10 goals in 4 matches for Udinese – Maduka Okoye
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered security agencies to remain on 24-hour alert and approved a Joint Security Task Force to strengthen the state’s response to emerging security threats. Adeleke announced the measures after a State Security Council meeting chaired by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, to review recent security alerts across the state. […] Adeleke orders 24-hour security alert, approves Joint Task Force in Osun
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate accused of collecting ₦14 million in ransom after abducting 10 victims along the Tegina-Makera road. The suspects, including Aliyu Muhammad Bodo, 23, of Dutsen-gogo via Babana, New Bussa, and Tukur Hassan Ali, 22, of Bode-Saadu, Kwara State, were arrested during a […] Niger: Police arrest 2 over N14m ransom, rescue 6 victims
Ekiti United head coach Jacob Vandi has promised to build a competitive and disciplined team for the new Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Vandi disclosed this in a message ahead of the 2026–27 season. He insisted that his team is still a work in progress. Vandi pointed out that pre-season matches will help his team […] NNL: Ekiti United building towards a successful season – Vandi
At least four countries have qualified for the quarter-final stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. They are Brazil, South Korea, Spain and Italy. Brazil defeated the United States via penalty shoot-out in the Round of 16 encounter following a 1-1 draw on Wednesday to progress to the last eight. South Korea defeated […] FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: 4 countries qualify for quarter-final stage
The Lagos State Government has increased the number of traffic management personnel deployed along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a severe gridlock that reportedly kept thousands of motorists and commuters on the road for more than 12 hours. The congestion affected several sections of the expressway, including Kara Bridge, Long Bridge, Magboro and Berger, with a […] Lagos deploys more officers to ease Kara Bridge gridlock, advises motorists on alternative routes
No fewer than 49 deaths have been recorded following the consumption of a deadly toxic alcohol drink in Ondo State. Amid the rising death toll, 170 people have been identified as being affected across three local government areas of the state. The health crisis had, over the past few days, ravaged the communities of Araromi […] Ondo herbal drink: death toll hits 49, 170 hospitalised
Rangers Women are set to make their maiden appearance in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, next season. According to reports, the management of the club has acquired the slot of Dannaz Ladies in the NWFL. Dannaz Ladies featured in the NWFL last season. DAILY POST reports that Rangers failed to qualify through the NWFL […] NWFL: Rangers Women acquire Dannaz Ladies, set for maiden campaign
The Presidency has once again taken a swipe at the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate Peter Obi. In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged Obi to stop deceiving Nigerians with sermons. This comes against the backdrop of the […] Stop deceiving Nigerians with sermons – Presidency blasts Peter Obi
The Abia State Government has denied the claims made by a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Charles Ogbonna, that Governor Alex Otti described Abia’s largest clan, Ngwa, as “people without brain.” Charles Ogbonna had, in a trending video, claimed that Governor Otti personally told him (Ogbonna) that Ngwa people have no brain, […] Governor Otti did not call Ngwa people brainless – Abia Govt
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, says his All Progressives Congress, APC, counterpart, Obafemi Hamzat, must be disqualified from the race because of his oath of allegiance to a foreign nation. Rhodes-Vivour made this assertion on Thursday while responding to questions during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show. According to […] Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour reveals why Hamzat must be disqualified from guber race
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The mutilated corpse of a woman has been found along a stream in the Wildlife Park Forest Reserve in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident was reported at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday after security operatives responded to a report concerning the discovery. According to security […] The post Mutilated corpse of woman found in Jos forest reserve appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ondo State Government has confirmed the deaths of 48 persons from the consumption of a local alcoholic drink suspected to be contaminated with methanol. The post Ondo confirms 48 deaths, 182 cases from suspected alcohol poisoning appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian singer Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, popularly known as Fave, has spoken about the challenges female artistes face in the music industry, saying their success is often judged by their appearance rather than their talent. The post Why it’s harder for female artistes to be successful – Fave appeared first on Vanguard News.
South African police on Thursday recovered the body of a ninth woman east of Johannesburg in two months, as a string of murders continues to stoke public anxiety. The post Ninth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years' imprisonment for smuggling 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria. The post Drug trafficking: Court sentences South African woman to 25 yrs in prison appeared first on Vanguard News.
According to the statement, the Central Leadership Committee "also resolved to expand the coalition to accommodate other forward-thinking opposition parties that have expressed an interest in joining this national endeavour." The post 2027: Opposition coalition moves to accept more parties appeared first on Vanguard News.
Jibrin, a former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, spoke on Wednesday night while featuring on Channels Television's Politics Today, where he mounted a spirited defence of the FCT minister amid mounting attacks from some APC governors. The post Jibrin warns APC govs against embarrassing Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the face-off between governors elected on the APC platform and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud – PCC appeared first on Vanguard News.
"As our president made clear yesterday, the proposed strengthening of our partnership with Canada is not against anyone else, but for our common strength," the commission's trade spokesperson Olof Gill said when asked about Trump's remarks. The post Canada alliance plan ‘not against anyone’, EU says after Trump threat appeared first on Vanguard News.
ActionAid Nigeria, market women, university students and other civil society groups on Thursday staged a protest at the gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance over Nigeria’s rising debt stock and the Federal Government’s continued borrowing. The protesters called on the Federal Government to reconsider further borrowing, while urging the World Bank and International Monetary […] The post Photos: “Stop giving loans to Nigeria”, ActionAid, others protest Nigeria’s rising debt, borrowing appeared first on Vanguard News.
"Chelsea Football Club today announced affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ('Clearlake') will acquire the ownership interest of Todd Boehly," said a club statement. The post Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital appeared first on Vanguard News.
The ADC candidate said he had since taken steps to learn the language, stressing that language and culture remained important to his engagement with Lagos voters. The post Lagos 2027: ‘I will campaign in Yoruba’ — GRV appeared first on Vanguard News.
Teams are restricted to naming 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers for each match but the former Liverpool manager took the unusual step of naming a larger squad. The post Klopp calls up 44 players in huge first Germany squad appeared first on Vanguard News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Engr. Anselm Ijebor, has said the emergence of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, will alter Nigeria’s political equation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ijebor, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, said […] The post Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will rewrite Nigeria’s political history — Ijebor appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has released a copy of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s 2014 handover report, which showed a net balance of N86.67 billion in the state’s financial position at the end of his administration. Tanko shared the document on X […] The post Anambra Debts: Obidient coordinator, Tanko releases Obi’s 2014 handover report, N86.7bn net balance appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal Government, through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has completed the payment of N18.96 billion in outstanding pension arrears to 3,958 former employees of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, under the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, DBS. The post FG clears N18.96bn PHCN pension arrears for 3,958 retirees appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, and United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, have faulted the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, report on the number of flight delays and cancellations by airlines in August, saying it is filled with inaccuracies. NCAA’s Summary of Domestic Airline Flight Disruptions Operations in August showed that domestic airlines collectively […] The post FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS: Air Peace, UNA fault NCAA data appeared first on Vanguard News.
North Korea has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear weapons state, with its leadership declaring the country's atomic arsenal permanent and irreversible. The post Only ‘idiots’ think N. Korea to give up nuclear weapons – Leader’s sister appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has mourned veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, amid an ongoing dispute with the Anambra State Government over loans and other financial liabilities allegedly incurred during his tenure as governor of the state. Obi, in a statement posted on his […] The post Peter Obi mourns Olu Jacobs, silent on N127bn Anambra debt appeared first on Vanguard News.
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday. The post US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lagos APC has named Governor Sanwo-Olu, and ex-governors Fashola and Ambode in its campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-sanwo-olu-fashola-ambode-named-in-lagos-apc-campaign-council/
Learn why filing CAC annual returns is a separate obligation from paying taxes for your business and how to avoid penalties for non-compliance in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-what-every-business-should-know-about-cac-annual-returns/
SMEDAN and the EFCC have agreed to deepen their collaboration on youth empowerment, cybersecurity, and responsible entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/smedan-efcc-deepen-collaboration-on-youth-empowerment-cybersecurity/
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, UNIPORT branch, has declared an indefinite strike over the incomplete payment of salaries and allowances to membe Read More: https://punchng.com/uniport-asuu-declares-indefinite-strike-over-incomplete-salaries-allowances/
American investment firm Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea FC after acquiring the stakes of Todd Boehly and Mark Walter. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-chelseas-new-owners-clearlake-capital/
South African police have recovered the ninth body of a woman east of Johannesburg in two months, amid a string of murders stoking public anxiety. Read More: https://punchng.com/ninth-woman-found-dead-in-south-africa-killing-spree/
Olympic organisers have approved the crocodile-infested Fitzroy River in Rockhampton for canoeing events at the Brisbane 2032 Games after a technical revie Read More: https://punchng.com/olympic-organisers-okay-crocodile-river-for-canoeing-event/
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has named a huge 44-man squad for his first camp, including 16 potential debutants, for four upcoming Nations League games. Read More: https://punchng.com/klopp-calls-up-44-players-in-huge-first-germany-squad/
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board explains the meaning of ‘Not Admitted’ and ‘Admission in Progress’ statuses on the CAPS portal for candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-explains-not-admitted-admission-in-progress-statuses/
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe explains why he partially covered a pre-match T-shirt, saying he stands in solidarity with both Ceuta and migrants. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-stand-in-solidarity-with-ceuta-migrants-says-mbappe/
The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg has issued a safety advisory to its citizens after eight women died in the Ekurhuleni area over two months. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-consulate-issues-safety-advisory-after-eight-women-die-in-sa/
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has paid a total of N18.96bn to clear the outstanding arrears owed to 3,958 PHCN pensioners. Read More: https://punchng.com/ptad-clears-n18-96bn-phcn-pensioners-arrears/
Poco Lee’s management has praised singer Zlatan Ibile for his support and urged the public to refrain from spreading negative narratives amid his UK case. Read More: https://punchng.com/poco-lees-management-praises-zlatans-support-urges-restraint/
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has mourned the death of veteran actor Olu Jacobs in a tribute on X. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-mourns-olu-jacobs-says-actor-represented-nigerian-excellence/
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has hailed celebrity chef Hilda Baci for her record-breaking achievements which brought honour to the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-gov-hails-hilda-baci-for-guinness-world-record-feat/
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission has defended the toll pricing on highways, saying charges are evaluated against road quality and benefi Read More: https://punchng.com/icrc-defends-toll-pricing-on-highways/
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham says Lionel Messi deserves to be considered for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after the Argentine reached 100 goals for the club. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-deserves-to-be-considered-for-ballon-dor-beckham/
Chelsea’s new ownership group, Clearlake Capital, has vowed to compete for the Premier League and other major trophies after assuming full control of the c Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-new-owners-vow-to-compete-for-major-trophies/
Jigawa Golden Stars FC has disowned an erroneous inscription on its new jersey which reads “Kano League Club,” stating it was unaware of the error. Read More: https://punchng.com/jersey-blunder-jigawa-golden-stars-disowns-kano-league-club-inscription/
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, after a raid on a terrorist ca Read More: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-22-kidnapped-victims-in-niger/
A federal lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has described FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as an asset to the APC, urging party members not to embarrass him publicly. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-remains-an-asset-to-apc-shouldnt-be-embarrassed-lawmaker/
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has shared a copy of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s 2014 handover report, detailing the financial position of the state when he handed over to Willie Obiano. Tanko shared the document on X on Wednesday as the dispute between Obi and the Anambra State Government Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-debt-row-obidient-coordinator-shares-obis-2014-handover-report/
OpenAI has disclosed six new cases of AI misbehaviour and pledged greater transparency, following calls from industry leaders to slow down AI development. Read More: https://punchng.com/openai-reveals-six-new-cases-of-ai-misbehaviour-vows-transparency/
The Katsina State Police Command has repelled a bandit attack in Dutsin-Ma LGA, rescuing four kidnapped victims, including a nursing baby, after a gun duel Read More: https://punchng.com/police-repel-bandit-attack-in-katsina-rescue-four-victims/
The United States has again denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly, citing the PA’s failure to reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-again-denies-palestinian-leader-abbas-visa-to-attend-un-assembly/
The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed heavily armed officers and armoured tanks in Yola ahead of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s condolence visit. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-tighten-security-in-yola-ahead-of-shettimas-visit/
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo Jong, has called the country’s nuclear-armed status “absolute” and irreversible. Read More: https://punchng.com/only-idiots-think-nkorea-will-give-up-nukes-says-kims-sister/
Todd Boehly has stepped down as Chelsea chairman after selling his stake to majority owner Clearlake Capital, which has now taken full control of the club. Read More: https://punchng.com/boehly-steps-down-as-chelsea-chairman/
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency as new cases surge due to sexual transmission and illicit drug use, with one in 60 adults now infected. Read More: https://punchng.com/fiji-declares-national-hiv-crisis/
Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun has been fined and ordered to play two home games behind closed doors after fans taunted Ruben Neves with chants about Dio Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-pro-league-bans-club-over-jota-chants-after-ronaldo-demands-action/
* NCDC seeks integrated infrastructure, value addition, security and digital expansion across six states, FCT Michael Olugbode in Abuja The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled a 20-year development roadmap
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu As the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, compete for political relevance, President Bola Tinubu has been warned
Moneda Investment Limited has successfully closed its N5 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper(CP) issuance at N6 billion, achieving 120 per cent subscription under its N30 billion CP programme. The successful
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has warned the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against diverting the €55 million-approximately N85 billion-French Government concessional loan secured for the improvement of decrepit
Nume Ekeghe Linkage Assurance Plc has unveiled DiasporaCare+, an insurance solution designed to provide Nigerians living abroad with protection for their families, assets, liabilities and other interests in Nigeria. The
Prospera Finance Limited has been honoured at the prestigious BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs award in an endorsement of its market growth and innovation. The Chief Executive Officer of Prospera Finance
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has assured Nigerians that the pursuit of commercial returns in public-private partnership (PPP) projects will not be allowed to undermine affordability and access to
Two strategies, one presidency: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike is widening the political net, while the governors are tightening the ruling All Progressives Congress structure. The question
Iyobosa Uwugiaren argues that the communiqué issued by the Nigerian Guild of Editors after its meeting in Kano recently, is both a defence of the democratic ecosystem and a reminder
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Chief Ebele Nwokoye, has been conferred with the Blue Silks rank, which was introduced as an alternative to the Senior Advocate
By Raphael Chinedu Anakwue The recent account by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo concerning the discovery that freshly squeezed orange juice consumed by his wife was reportedly unfit for human
By Nnenna John-Anozie For nine years, the officers identified and indicted in connection with my husband’s abduction and disappearance have remained unarrested and unprosecuted, despite the Nigeria Police Force’s own
By Justina Uzo The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Ola Awakan is strengtheningNigeria’s tourism development, promotion and destination marketing efforts with a new phase of strategic
The first of the 15 Agro-mechanisation projects earmarked by the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in all the 15 senatorial zones of the region is set for flag-off, Tuesday. Managing
• Inaugurates 4,000 job-capacity garment factory, revenue service house in Kwara •Hails AbdulRazaq’s legacy of continuity at gov’s turbaning as Sardauna of Ilorin •Yahaya also greets Kwara gov Deji Elumoye
• President describes his demise as a great loss to the nation Deji Elumoye, Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja and Vanessa Obioha in Lagos President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, joined other Nigerians
• Lawmakers seek states’ resolutions in 30 days Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026,
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Kwara State Government yesterday said it has recorded a significant rise in internally generated revenue as more residents and businesses entered the tax system, with
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Linus Aleke in Abuja The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for greater attention to the mental health and overall well-being of men in uniform, emphasising that their
Linus Aleke in Abuja The government and people of Plateau State have applauded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for establishing additional Nigerian Army formations and
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has declared that there was “no life” in the legal challenge by Shehu Gabam to the
Yemi Kosoko in Jos Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening security operations in Plateau State, following a series of
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Pat Utomi, professor of Political Economy, is set to lead fresh negotiations with major opposition presidential candidates as pressure mounts read more Utomi begins talks with Atiku, Obi, others over single opposition candidate
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