Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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The victory in Lagos confirmed Rangers as NPFL champions for the ninth time in the club’s history The post JUST IN: Rangers crowned NPFL champions after decisive win over Ikorodu City appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
According to the statement, $5 million will go to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment and cross-border surveillance, while another $5 million will support frontline operations through WHO’s African regional office (WHO AFRO) The post Gates Foundation commits $15 million to support Ebola response in DRC, Uganda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Don Jazzy has opened up about his evolving love life, joking that his search for a life partner may now extend beyond Nigeria. The post Don Jazzy begins search for wife in Uganda, Tanzania appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
First, let me express my profound gratitude to the Ilo family for the singular honour of inviting me to deliver this inaugural memorial lecture in memory of their beloved father and patriarch, His Royal Highness Igwe Vincent Onyekelu Ilo, the Ohabuenyi of Adu Achi. There is something deeply meaningful about memorialising those whose lives were […] The post Charity as a catalyst for social change: Moving from philanthropy to sustainable social impact, By Yemi Osinbajo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the victim's decapitated body was discovered on Thursday evening in her hostel room in the Umulogho Community within the Obowo Local Government Area of the state. The post Two men who allegedly raped and beheaded a female nursing student arrested appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The NAF noted that sustained deployments in conflict zones often place enormous psychological and physical demands on troops. The post Nigerian Air Force redeploys troops to boost mental resilience, combat readiness – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
CPPE argued that Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel had contributed significantly to pressure on foreign reserves, exchange rate instability, fiscal leakages, and the collapse of local refineries. The post CPPE warns against unrestricted fuel imports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria has become the proverbial forest of the heartless, the Igbó Òdájú. It is where mothers must take extreme care to double-strap their sucklings to their backs. Even when they do, these Òdájú, the heartless, violently yank suckling infants off their mothers’ back. It is difficult to say we have a government. Or a country. Thomas Hobbes must be […] The post Boko Haram’s slaughter of Mathematics in Oyo, By Festus Adedayo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu defeated his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, by wide margins across the country, with the businessman recording zero votes in several states. The post Tinubu wins primaries with over 10 million votes, floors sole challenger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The incident occurred on Saturday around 10:30 pm, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Kwara Police command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. The post Terrorists kill three, abduct 15 worshippers in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
In a disclaimer issued on Saturday, the army said the impersonators were operating fraudulent Facebook accounts bearing the name of an officer. The post Army flags social media accounts created to impersonate senior officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Toyin Abraham’s Marital Therapist explores domestic abuse and the societal pressure surrounding marriage, using a familiar Nollywood relationship plot. The post MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Marital Therapist’ questions Nigeria’s obsession with marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
God occupies an exclusionary zone. The word holy comes from the Hebrew word “qadowsh,” which means to cut. To be holy means to be cut off, or separate from everything else. To be in a class of its own. To be morally pure all the time and in every possible way. Will of God Many […] The post Article of Faith: No salvation without holiness (2), By Femi Aribisala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement by Sani Uba, the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east. The post Military refutes claims of unpaid allowances, says troops paid up to date appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Etsu Patigi, Ibrahim Bologi II, in a statement issued on behalf of the traditional council, described the development as a milestone The post Traditional rulers hail emergence of Kwara Speaker as APC governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Chairperson of the Niger State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Bolanle Jibogun, has raised concern over increasing cases of child abuse in the state, urging parents to pay closer attention to the safety and well-being of their children. She spoke shortly after FIDA celebrated the 2026 Children’s Day with children […] FIDA, rights advocates raise alarm over rising child abuse in Niger
ADC women leaders endorse Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, back his candidacy at North-Central town hall Women leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from across the North Central zone have endorsed the presidential aspiration of Mohammed Hayatu-Deen (OON), describing him as the candidate best positioned to restore competence, compassion, and credibility to national leadership. The endorsement came […] ADC women leaders endorse Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, back his candidacy at North-Central town hall
The Premier League ended on Sunday, with some of the teams confirming the European competitions they will play in next season. Before today, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa had confirmed their Champions League qualification. Liverpool became the fifth team to join them, despite their 1-1 draw at home with Brentford. Bournemouth narrowly failed to […] EPL 2025/26 final day: Teams that qualified for Champions League, Europa, Conference
Three clubs have officially been relegated from the English Premier League. This follows the conclusion of this season’s English top-flight league on Sunday. The three clubs are West Ham United, Burnley and Wolves. They recorded the lowest points in the Premier League this term. Wolves have 20 points from 38 games, Burnley recorded 22 points, […] EPL: Three clubs officially relegated to Championship
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration’s economic reforms have come with significant hardship for Nigerians, adding that the challenges have also taken a personal toll on him, including sleepless nights and weight loss. Speaking shortly after being announced winner, Tinubu commended the national chairman of the committee and the entire electoral team, acknowledging […] I lost sleep, weight for this presidency job – Tinubu
The Osun State Police Command has denied allegations that its operatives shot at innocent residents playing football in the Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo, during an operation carried out by officers of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID on Sunday. In a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan and signed by Police Public Relations […] Osogbo incident: Police deny shooting footballers during arrest operation
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike as “landlord”. This happened when both politicians were exchanging pleasantries at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Wike and a few other government officials were at the airport on Sunday to receive the president, who returned from Lagos State. In a video, […] Moment President Tinubu called Wike landlord [VIDEO]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant in the just concluded primary election, Stanley Osifo, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu. Osifo extended the congratulations following the announcement of Tinubu’s victory in the APC presidential primaries. The aspirant had an impressive performance in a few states like Niger, where he scored 5,248, Kano-2,675, Lagos -1,186, Abia […] Osifo congratulates Tinubu over victory
Veteran Kannywood actress Wasila Isma’il has died at the age of 46 after a long illness. Her former husband, Al-Amin Chiroma, confirmed her death in a social media post on Sunday. He said she died at the FOMWAN Hospital in Kaduna. The actress, who was born in Kaduna, was widely known for her roles in Hausa […] Kannywood actress Wasila Isma’il dies at 46
Community group, Ohaji Patriotic Forum, OPF, has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, both at the state and national level, informing them of what it described as long-standing marginalisation of Ohaji block in the House of Representatives positions since 1999 till […] Ohaji community writes Tinubu, Uzodinma, others, demand equity over reps position
The Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Kayode Are, has officially presented his Letter of Credence to United States President Donald Trump at the White House. Reno Omokri, Ambassador Designate to Mexico revealed this in his official X handle on Sunday. He wrote “Hearty congratulations to my friend, His Excellency, Colonel Kayode Are (Rtd), Nigeria’s Ambassador to the […] Nigerian Ambassador-designate to US, Kayode Are presents letter of credence to Trump
Operatives of Obowo Divisional Police Headquarters, in collaboration with community youths, have arrested two suspects linked to the rape and gruesome murder of Wendy Achumba, a 21-year-old nursing student of Mercy College of Nursing Science, Umulogho, whose lifeless body was found in her off-campus residence at Umuadara, Umulogho, Obowo, LGA, Imo State. The spokesperson of […] Imo: Police arrest suspected killers of 21 year old nursing student, Wendy Achumba
Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) across the South West have formally endorsed the presidential aspiration of Mohammed Hayatu-Deen (OON) ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Monday, describing him as the candidate best prepared to reposition Nigeria and lead the country out of its current economic and governance crisis. The endorsement was conveyed […] ADC South-West stakeholders endorse Hayatu-Deen ahead of presidential primaries, say Nigeria needs competent leadership
Nigerian media personality and content creator, Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy, has said that at 30, she is not in a rush to get married. She explained that after freezing her eggs to protect her dream of becoming a mother, she now feels secure. Speaking in a recent episode of the Echo Room podcast, Ashmusy […] I’ve frozen my eggs, not in hurry to get married – Ashmusy
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered stolen vehicles in a crackdown on car theft in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. He said the arrests were made on May 16 when operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad acted […] Police arrest three, recover stolen vehicles in Kano
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has condemned the Nigerian government over the fresh issuance of petrol import licenses to petroleum marketers despite Dangote Refinery’s capacity to meet domestic consumption. The Chief Executive Officer of CPPE disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Recall that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority recently […] CPPE backs Dangote Refinery, condemns fresh petrol import licenses issuance
President Bola Tinubu has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate after defeating Stanley Osifo The president polled 10.99 million votes to defeat his only rival, who scored 16,504 in the APC presidential primaries held in 8,809 wards across the country. This emerged from the ongoing national collation of the presidential primaries results […] 2027: Tinubu emerges APC presidential candidate with 10.99m votes
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appealed to Nigerians to pray fervently for the safe return of the students and teachers who were recently abducted in Oyo State. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its Oyo State chapter. The statement jointly signed by the President of the chapter, Okechukwu Nwabunike, and Executive Secretary, […] Pray for safe return of abducted students, teachers – Ohanaeze Ndigbo to Nigerians
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has ordered its directorates to suspend services to 11 domestic airlines. The NCAA also placed them on its updated “No-Pay-No-Service” list over unpaid statutory charges owed to the regulator. An internal memo by the agency’s Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya, ordered all departments […] Nigerian govt suspends services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, nine others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Mustapha Sule Lamido as its sole governorship candidate for Jigawa State in the 2027 general election. Isah Ahmad, chairman of the primary election committee, announced Mustapha as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming 2027 general election following the party’s consensus. He said the affirmation is in line with […] PDP affirms Lamido as sole governorship candidate for Jigawa 2027 polls
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday cautioned Nigerians not to allow politicians with no clear vision to take the country backward. The post 2027: We won’t allow opposition with no clear vision take Nigeria backward — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
Erling Haaland has emerged as the leading top scorer in the EPL for the 2025/26 season, winning a third Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City on Sunday. The post Full list of EPL topscorers 2025/26 season appeared first on Vanguard News.
Businessman and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Stanley Osifo, has accepted defeat in the party’s primary election, saying the outcome will not affect his support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post ‘God knows better’ — Osifo accepts APC Primary defeat appeared first on Vanguard News.
Rangers International F.C. etched their name further into Nigerian football history after defeating Ikorodu City F.C. 2-1 to claim a record-equalling ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL title. The post Breaking: Enugu Rangers crowned champions of NPFL for record ninth time appeared first on Vanguard News.
Bola Tinubu on Sunday admitted that the economic reforms introduced by his administration have been difficult for Nigerians and himself personally, saying the policies have cost him sleep and weight over the past three years. The post Tinubu accepts APC’s 2027 ticket, admits economic struggles appeared first on Vanguard News.
Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build a stable, prosperous, and just nation. The post Full text: Tinubu’s acceptance speech as APC 2027 presidential candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.
Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City as a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday brought down the curtain on a glittering decade under the Catalan. The post Guardiola says goodbye to Man City in final game against Aston Villa appeared first on Vanguard News.
West Ham were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday after a 14-year stay in England's top division as Tottenham escaped from a potential first drop in nearly half a century. The post EPL: West Ham relegated from as Tottenham survive appeared first on Vanguard News.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has been formally affirmed as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Benue State, pledging to restore security, revive agriculture, and rebuild public trust in governance. The post 2027: Benue PDP affirms Aondoakaa’s gov’ship candidacy as he picks 38-yr-old as deputy appeared first on Vanguard News.
Over the years, several nations have been handed unexpected World Cup opportunities after other qualified teams withdrew, were banned, or became unable to participate in the tournament. The post Full list of countries that replaced withdrawn teams in FIFA World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
In a major push to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy, President Tinubu has approved certification and compliance procedures for five proposed deep seaport projects in five states, targeting the recovery of over 70 per cent of Nigerian-bound cargo currently handled by neighbouring African countries. The post FG approves certification for five deep seaports appeared first on Vanguard News.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had told US negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, amid anticipation -- and mounting criticism -- of an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. The post Trump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.
The former finance minister of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, officially became the country's president on Sunday, taking over from his predecessor -- and ex-boss -- Patrice Talon. The post Benin’s ex-finance minister sworn in as president appeared first on Vanguard News.
President Bola Tinubu has won the All Progressives Congress APC presidential primary election with 10,999,967 votes, comprehensively defeating his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, who polled 16,504 votes across the 37 states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT. The post Tinubu polls 10.99m votes to clinch APC presidential ticket appeared first on Vanguard News.
President of the United States, Donald Trump, has welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US, Kayode Are. The post Trump welcomes Nigeria’s envoy Are, signals stronger US–Nigeria ties appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention,NCDC, has placed the country on heightened Ebola alert, warning that Nigeria faces a high risk of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD importation amid the worsening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ,DRC,and Uganda. The post Ebola alert: NCDC declares high importation risk, activates emergency response nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.
Two suspects allegedly connected with the gruesome murder of a student nurse, Miss Wendy Achumba, at Umuadara, Umulogho, Obowo local council area of Imo State, have been arrested. The post Alleged killers of Imo student nurse arrested appeared first on Vanguard News.
Says nation’s workers now ‘most vulnerable group By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has raised fresh concerns over the state of workplaces in the country, declaring that Nigerian workers have become one of the most vulnerable groups in society due to increasing occupational risks and inadequate workplace protection measures. […] The post NSITF raises fresh concerns over Nigerian workplaces appeared first on Vanguard News.
When a team qualifies for a FIFA competition but later becomes unable to take part, FIFA has established procedures to ensure the tournament continues with minimal disruption. The post 4 things that happen when country qualifies for FIFA World Cup but cannot participate appeared first on Vanguard News.
Terrorists during church Saturday night vigil killed three persons and abducted 15 worshippers in an attack at Ori-Oke Ajaiye in the outskirts of Ikiran village of Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara state. The post Kwara: Terrorists kill three, abduct fifteen worshippers in church night vigil appeared first on Vanguard News.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso defends orthodox monetary policy, rejecting calls for a return to intervention programs that previously distorted the bank’s b Read More: https://punchng.com/cardoso-rejects-calls-for-cbn-to-return-to-intervention-programmes/
Stanley Osifo accepts his defeat in the APC presidential primary, pledging full support for President Bola Tinubu and the party’s success in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/osifo-accepts-apc-primary-defeat-pledges-support-for-tinubu/
The Federal Government commends Poland for its support of Nigerian students displaced by the Ukraine war, highlighting strong bilateral solidarity and educ Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-commends-poland-for-supporting-nigerian-students-displaced-by-ukraine-war/
President Tinubu extends an olive branch to Stanley Osifo, his sole challenger in the APC primaries, declaring he holds no grudge and is open to dialogue. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-primaries-i-owe-you-no-grudge-tinubu-tells-sole-contender-osifo/
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President Tinubu acknowledges losing sleep and weight, sharing in Nigerians’ hardship due to economic reforms. He accepts APC’s 2027 presidential ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/if-you-lost-sleep-weight-ive-lost-some-too-tinubu-admits-hardship/
President Bola Tinubu formally received the APC flag and Certificate of Return, confirming him as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-tinubu-receives-apc-flag-certificate-of-return-as-2027-presidential-candidate/
Lagos State Government arrested 931 persons for environmental offences in one year, strengthening enforcement and improving air quality across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-arrests-931-persons-for-environmental-offences-in-one-year/
Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Kayode Are, officially presents his Letter of Credence to President Donald Trump at the White House. See photos from the eve Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-ambassador-to-us-are-meets-trump-presents-credentials/
Mohamed Salah plays his final Liverpool game against Brentford, bidding farewell after a glittering nine-year spell. Discover more about his departure and Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-salah-starts-in-final-liverpool-game/
FRSC advises motorists on Abuja-Kaduna traffic congestion during Sallah, recommending alternative routes and urging discipline to ease movement. Read More: https://punchng.com/sallah-frsc-issues-traffic-diversion-on-abuja-kaduna-highway/
Vice President Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria-Benin relations, emphasizing shared history, culture, and economic interest Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-reaffirms-nigeria-benin-ties-calls-for-deeper-regional-cooperation/
Senator Yakubu Lado wins the Katsina State PDP governorship primary election, set to fly the party’s flag in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-declares-yakubu-lado-winner-of-katsina-governorship-primary/
The Nigerian Army issues a strong warning against fake social media accounts impersonating top generals to scam the public. Stay vigilant and report suspic Read More: https://punchng.com/army-warns-public-over-fake-social-media-accounts-impersonating-top-generals/
Benue PDP governorship candidate, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, selects 38-year-old Dr. Oyije Ochaekiti-Ogbenjuwa as his running mate for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-pdp-gov-candidate-aondoakaa-picks-38-year-old-as-running-mate/
The US Embassy in Abuja and Lagos Consulate will close Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Plan accordingly for the US Embassy closure. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-embassy-lagos-consulate-to-close-monday-for-memorial-day/
Anambra State Police Command arrests 17 suspected cultists in Awka raids, recovering cannabis and other exhibits. Investigation ongoing into cult-related a Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-17-suspected-cultists-recover-cannabis-in-anambra-raids/
The NCAA has suspended services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, and nine other Nigerian airlines due to unpaid statutory charges. This impacts regulatory support. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncaa-suspends-services-to-air-peace-ibom-air-nine-others-over-debts/
President Bola Tinubu secures nearly 11 million votes to win the APC presidential primary, cementing his candidacy for the 2027 general election. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-wins-apc-presidential-primary-with-10-9m-votes/
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President Tinubu congratulates Dr. Ike Neliaku, NIPR President, on his re-election to the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-congratulates-nipr-president-on-re-election-to-global-pr-board/
FAAN and international airlines in Nigeria meet to discuss and improve airport operations, passenger experience, and address key operational concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-international-airlines-meet-over-airport-operations/
NABTEB extends 2026 common entrance registration to May 31 and shifts the exam date to June 13. Don’t miss the new deadline for technical college admission Read More: https://punchng.com/nabteb-extends-2026-common-entrance-registration-shifts-exam-to-june-13/
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of owing soldiers allowances, stating all legitimate payments for Operation HADIN KAI troops are up to date. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-refutes-owing-soldiers-insists-troops-fully-paid/
President Bola Tinubu secured a landslide victory in the Yobe APC presidential primary, polling 253,804 votes. Governor Buni declared Tinubu winner with 91 Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-sweeps-yobe-apc-presidential-primary-with-253804-votes/
Kano State Government seizes N200m worth of fake drugs, reaffirming its commitment to public health and a crackdown on unapproved medicines. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-seizes-n200m-fake-drugs-vows-crackdown-on-unapproved-medicines/
South West Youths Forum expresses concern over rising insecurity in the region, urging governors to take urgent action against banditry, kidnapping, and fa Read More: https://punchng.com/group-seeks-urgent-action-on-insecurity-in-south-west/
Atiku Abubakar urges the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to select a competent and experienced presidential candidate for the 2027 elections to address N Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-must-choose-competent-experienced-presidential-candidate-for-2027-atiku/
Armed gunmen attacked a prayer ground in Kwara, killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others. Police have launched a rescue operation for the Kwara at Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-three-worshippers-abduct-15-in-kwara/
Hassan Liman, a Nasarawa APC governorship aspirant, accepts defeat in the primary election and urges supporters to avoid violence, promoting peace and unit Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-apc-gov-aspirant-accepts-defeat-warns-supporters-against-violence/
By Augustine Aminu On Friday, May 15, 2026, the world was jolted by news of the killing of top commander of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abour Mainok
Les Ojugbana, founder of Lagos-based FarmAfrik, has praised Aliko Dangote for what he described as “extraordinary efforts and performance” in transforming Africa’s energy and industrial landscape. Ojugbana, who comes from
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has promised that the state will get monorail and intercity rail line as part of his plans for holistic development of
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, has congratulated Senator Bassey Edet Otu on his resounding victory at the governorship primary election of
The Mambilla hydroelectric power project is yet another monument to waste Conceived in 1972 under the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon, the 3,050MW Mambilla Hydroelectric Project in Taraba State
Paul Obi x-rays the political undercurrents in APC, Wike-PDP, NDC and ADC ahead of the 2027 presidential election About the twilight of 2022, when the All Progressives Congress (APC) were on
Behind the CBN’s calm rate pause lies rising fear over inflation, political spending, and economic stability, writes Festus Akanbi The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to retain the Monetary Policy
Crusoe Osagie writes about a brief but hopeful immersion at the London Business School, where young African professionals explored the continent’s vast business potential despite the socio-economic and political challenges that
As political spending builds ahead of 2027, analysts warn that excess liquidity could threaten Nigeria’s fragile reform gains and that the naira, inflation, and governance priorities may rise, writes Festus Akanbi
Usman Ahmed By every serious political measure, the unanimous affirmation of Governor Uba Sani by all registered members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State as the party’s
with Chidi Amuta Democracy and adversity are strange bedfellows. Hungry and deprived people either troop out to vote or look the other way at election time. Deprived people who observe
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The Super Eagles are set to take on Zimbabwe in the 2026 Unity Cup on Tuesday, but one of the opponents’ midfielders, Marshall Munetsi, is pumped ahead of the showdown.
Super Eagles centre-back Semi Ajayi delivered a solid performance as Hull City defeated Middlesbrough 1–0 in the Championship playoff final on Saturday evening to seal promotion to the Premier League.
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Nigeria made a bold and strategic move to establish as Africa’s esports capital, after the Esports Federation of Nigeria (EFN) officially bid to host the 2028 Esports
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho capped his remarkable late-season resurgence by scoring in Celtic FC’s 3-1 victory over Dunfermline Athletic FC to secure the Scottish Cup title yesterday. The Nigerian
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have expressed delight at the high level of competition among clubs as the 2025/26 NPFL
Paul Lucky Okoku Arsenal’s 22-year triumph is worth celebrating — but Nigeria must also ask why we pour so much passion, money, and identity into foreign football while our own
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season. The Portugal midfielder was also named Football Writers’ Association men’s Player of the Year this month.
Alex Olutunbosun There is a difference between political strategy and the erosion of principle. When that line is blurred, what emerges is not strength, but a dangerous precedence, one that
• To receive certificate of return, flag as ruling party’s 2027 presidential candidate today •Says democracy not sustained by noise or borrowed platforms • Hails 31 APC govs for well
Kayode Tokede Access Holdings Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, and five other leading Deposit Money Banks (DMBs)
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