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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With the regional title and qualification for next year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana at stake, there is little room for sentiment when the two West African heavyweights meet again on Sunday The post WAFU B U-20 Preview: Flying Eagles seek revenge against Burkina Faso in showdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria enter the contest as defending champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, while Cameroon have reached the knockout stage unbeaten. The post WAFCON 2026 PREVIEW: Nigeria’s dominance faces Cameroon test with World Cup ticket at stake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The final, played on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, was a competitive contest. The post MFM win inaugural Louis Edem West Africa Women’s Basketball Championship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Shooting Stars did not disclose the specific reasons behind the decision, describing the departure as a mutual agreement following discussions between the club and members of the technical team. The post NPFL: Shooting Stars part ways with Head Coach Aweroro after historic campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The governor said the rehabilitation of sports facilities was part of the state's broader investment in grassroots sports development. The post EKO 2026: Sanwo-Olu inspects Lagos facilities ahead of National Intermediate Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Madugu insists Nigeria are ready for the challenge and determined to keep their title defence alive. The post ‘We know what is at stake’ — Madugu rallies Super Falcons for Cameroon WAFCON showdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
While Algeria produced a stunning comeback against Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco held off former champions South Africa to keep their title ambitions alive on home soil. The post WAFCON 2026: Algeria, Morocco make history, achieve World Cup dreams with semi-final qualification appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
What appeared to be ordinary social media marketing led PREMIUM TIMES into a week-long open-source investigation that uncovered a growing digital marketplace where vendors sell the injections without requesting prescriptions and downplayed or denied their side effects. The post INVESTIGATION: Social media, anonymous websites drive Nigeria’s poorly regulated weight-loss injection market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The APGA candidate said his decision followed consultations with the leadership and members of his party across Osun State. The post APGA candidate withdraws from Osun election, backs APC’s Oyebamiji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Otti has congratulated former Anambra governors Messrs Ngige and Obiano on their birthdays, praising their contributions to governance and urging them to remain committed to public service. The post Otti celebrates Ngige, Obiano on their birthday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The new facility is expected to complement existing tertiary healthcare institutions in the state and provide residents with greater access to specialised cardiovascular services. The post Muslim World League to commission cardiac centre in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Lawal noted that Mr Yilwatda’s handling of the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections shows his knowledge, discipline, sincerity, and commitment to doing what is right The post Yilwatda, an asset to progressive family, Nigeria – Gov Lawal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Abiodun said the National Chairman has demonstrated the capacity, maturity and political dexterity required to lead the ruling party at a critical stage in the nation’s political development The post Gov Abiodun hails APC National Chairman, Yilwatda at 58 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The TCN condemns the vandalism of its infrastructure and appeals to host communities and the public to remain vigilant. The post Suspected thief dies while allegedly vandalising TCN electricity transmission tower appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Through direct mentorship and exposure to public officials and industry experts, the Abia State Leadership Academy is grooming the next set of commissioners, CEOs, and community leaders. This addresses the leadership gap that keke distribution could never solve. The post From Keke to Capacity: How Otti is empowering Abia youths differently, By Ferdinand Ekeoma appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Taraba State Government has rejected claims that the state is currently burdened with about N1.2 trillion in debt, describing the figure as inaccurate and misleading. Making the clarification over the weekend in Jalingo, the Commissioner for Finance, Sarah Adi, said discussions about the state’s finances must distinguish between existing debt stock, approved credit facilities, outstanding balances […] Taraba Govt rejects N1.2tr debt claim, says figure misleading
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has congratulated midfielder Romeo Lavia for successfully completing his first full match in over two years. The 22-year-old was among only four Chelsea players who participated for the entire duration of the pre-season friendly against AC Milan, held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday. Throughout the […] Pre-season: ‘I’m very happy with him’ – Alonso congratulates Chelsea star after AC Milan win
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Borno State, has declared a three-day fasting and prayer programme for the safe release of 78 schoolchildren abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. CAN said the programme would also seek the release of other victims abducted in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area, and along […] Borno CAN declares three-day fasting, prayer for 78 abducted schoolchildren
Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso, has hailed the club’s summer signing, Marco Palestra. Alonso said the 21-year-old defender is very flexible and versatile in his game. The former Real Madrid manager spoke after Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday at GBK Stadium. “He is having a great impact,” Alonso said of Palestra as […] Transfer: He’s very flexible, versatile – Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea summer signing
Real Madrid head coach, Jose Mourinho, has stated that new signing, Bernardo Silva, must exert considerable effort to regain his optimal fitness. The former Manchester City midfielder joined the Santiago Bernabeu this summer on a free transfer. Silva, aged 31, enjoyed nine immensely successful seasons at the Etihad, netting 76 goals in 460 appearances across […] Pre-season: ‘He doesn’t do any work’ – Mourinho gives verdict on Bernardo Silva
Two teams have been eliminated from the quarter-final stage of the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. DAILY POST reports that the two teams are Ivory Coast and South Africa. Ivory Coast lost 2-1 against Algeria on Saturday after goals from Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham cancelled out Inès Konan’s opening strike. South Africa also […] WAFCON 2026: 2 teams eliminated from quarter-final
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects, including a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, over alleged fraud and cyber-related offences, accused of using customers’ National Identification Number (NIN) details to withdraw money from their bank accounts. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued in Dutse on Sunday, saying the […] Jigawa police arrest six over alleged fraud, counterfeit currency
Troops of Sector 3, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have intercepted 55 cows and arrested a 13-year-old herder following separate reports of alleged farm destruction in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Saturday night. According to the report, the […] Troops intercept 55 cows, arrest 13-year-old herder over alleged farm destruction
Nigerians have tackled the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, over his recent comment about critics of economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that in a viral video, Adedeji questioned critics of Tinubu’s economic reforms about what they would have done differently. “That is what I get worried […] NRS boss, Adedeji under fire over Nigerian economy comment
Former FC Porto defender, Ricardo Costa, has defended Cristiano Ronaldo’s position in the Portugal national team. Costa insisted that Ronaldo should be recognized for competing at the highest level during the 2026 World Cup tournament. Speaking to Portuguese outlet, O Jogo, the former Portugal international noted that Ronaldo’s eternal rival, Lionel Messi, failed to perform […] Messi didn’t perform against Spain in World Cup final – Costa defends Cristiano Ronaldo
New Arsenal signing, Bruno Guimaraes, has vowed to help the Gunners after joining the North London club from Newcastle United. Arsenal officially signed the Brazilian midfielder from Newcastle on Saturday. Speaking after joining Mikel Arteta’s side, Guimaraes insisted that he would never give up on Arsenal, adding that he would play as a warrior. “I can […] EPL: I’ll never give up – Bruno Guimaraes makes promise after joining Arsenal
Morocco will face the winner of the Nigeria vs Cameroon quarter-final at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. The Atlas Lionesses booked their semi-final spot thanks to a narrow 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night. Sakina Ouzraoui scored for the hosts before Hanan Ait El Haj doubled their lead from the penalty spot. […] WAFCON 2026: Morocco await winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected a section of a bridge vandalised along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway at Vin-Niger in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, assuring residents that the damage did not affect the structural stability of the facility. Sanwo-Olu conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the affected bridge pillar on Saturday and confirmed that the ongoing construction work […] Sanwo-Olu inspects vandalised Lagos-Badagry Bridge, threatens action
The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has disowned a meeting reportedly held by members of his faction to endorse Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, ahead of the 2027 elections. Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, denied knowledge of the meeting in a response to […] 2027: Turaki-led PDP faction denies endorsing Gov Idris
Former African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for the Baure/Zango Federal Constituency, Balarabe Lawal Daga, and other opposition stakeholders have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Baure Local Government Area of Katsina State. The defectors, drawn from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, and ADC, joined the APC at a […] ADC candidate, PDP, NNPP stakeholders defect to APC in Katsina
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said the separatist is a victim of prosecutorial overkill by the state. Ejimakor claimed that the Nigerian government hoodwinked the judiciary into Kanu’s prosecutorial overkill. Posting on X, Ejimakor said the bone of contention in Kanu’s case wasn’t […] Nnamdi Kanu victim of prosecutorial overkill – IPOB lawyer, Ejimakor
FIFA, on Saturday night, released a statement, warning against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine […] FIFA releases statement over plot to remove Infantino as president
Manchester City boss, Enzo Maresca, is set to appoint a new captain for the team. This follows the exit of Bernardo Silva from the Premier League this summer. Silva has since joined Real Madrid as a free agent. City are also expected to lose Rodri, with the Spanish midfielder heavily linked with a move to […] EPL: Maresca to pick new Man City captain
The first two teams to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, were confirmed on Saturday. Algeria became the first country to seal their place, with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. Goals from Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham cancelled out Inès Konan’s opening strike. Algeria are also the […] WAFCON 2026: Two teams qualify for semi-finals
Nigeria eventually made it through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. The Super Falcons began the defence of their title with a shock defeat to Malawi. They bounced back from that result to beat Zambia and Egypt to qualify as runners-up. It appears from every evidence that Justine Madugu’s ladies […] WAFCON 2026 quarter-final: Super Falcons battle Cameroon for World Cup ticket
Oyebamiji gave the assurance during the Osun Youths Interactive Session held at Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo, where youths from different sectors, including students, professionals, civil society organisations, artisans, community groups and other clusters, engaged him on his vision for the state. The post Osun election: APC candidate eyes creative, sports industries to empower youths appeared first on Vanguard News.
Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night. The post WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon appeared first on Vanguard News.
Receiving the delegation, Sule said Nasarawa was aware of the challenges Colombia had faced in the past and commended the country for overcoming them. The post Nasarawa Govt to collaborate with Colombia on counterterrorism appeared first on Vanguard News.
Algeria and Morocco have become the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after both secured victories in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals. The post 2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
Continued attacks in the strait, which was free to transit before the war, led to the collapse of an April ceasefire. Mediators have since urged both sides to return to the terms of a June memorandum. The post Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said its new Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, personally intervened in the resolution of more than 5,000 pending complaints within five days. The development followed Aina’s decision to relocate his office to the Board’s Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) Unit, where he reviewed […] The post JAMB Registrar clears 5,000 complaints in five days, takes SERVICOM reforms to candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Vincent Ujumadu The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Mr Peter Obi, has advocated leadership that is measured by its visible impact on the lives of citizens. Obi, who was the special guest of honour at an empowerment programme organised by the member representing Awka North and South […] The post Peter Obi advocates leadership measured by impact on lives appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has commended the transformation of Alaba International Market, describing it as an example of Nigerian enterprise, innovation and economic resilience. Musa spoke at the gala and award night marking the unveiling of the “New Face of Alaba” in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he acknowledged […] The post Defence Minister unveils ‘New Face of Alaba’, hails market’s growth appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tsafe, have rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists while travelling through Magazu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was conducted at about 8:15 a.m. on August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence […] The post Army rescues 33 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.
ABUJA — The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the candidacy of Muhammad Bello Bala Shagari for leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization (NAMYO). The endorsement was conveyed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, which described Shagari, the National Representative of NAMYO Nigeria and Vice Chair for the Africa Region, as a […] The post Nigeria backs Shagari for NAM Youth leadership appeared first on Vanguard News.
Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi arrived on Saturday night. The post Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
According to Sule, the increased revenue has enabled his administration to execute major infrastructure projects without resorting to bank borrowing. The post Tinubu’s reforms fuel Nasarawa’s N90bn infrastructure boom – Gov Sule appeared first on Vanguard News.
National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has thrown the full weight of the Pentecostal body behind the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, declaring that any attack on the Catholic bishops is an attack on the entire Body of Christ. The post Attack on Catholic Bishops is attack on entire Church, PFN fumes appeared first on Vanguard News.
Six months after they were abducted by terrorists, survivors of the Woro community attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have recounted the harrowing experiences they endured in captivity, including the deaths of 13 children, forced marriages involving some young women and severe hunger and deprivation. The post Six months in captivity: Woro freed victims recount ordeal appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Nkiruka Nnorom Nigeria may be excluded from a new $1.4 billion U.S health and humanitarian assistance package announced earlier this week if the Federal Government fails to take measurable actions to address violence against Christians, according to terms contained in a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding signed by both countries. The MOU, signed on December 20, […] The post Nigeria may lose out on fresh $1.4bn US health aid over Christians persecution appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Adetutu Oyebanjo Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Biodun Oyebamiji, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of playing the victim to curry sympathy ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll. Adeleke has repeatedly accused the APC of attacking his administration and members of his party, Accord Party, to instill fear ahead of the […] The post OSUN VIOLENCE: We’re the victims, Adeleke is playing victim to curry sympathy – Oyebamiji appeared first on Vanguard News.
Another bridge in Lagos has allegedly been vandalised, with a section of the concrete protection of an overhead bridge around Mile 12 reportedly excavated to expose reinforced iron rods, raising fresh concerns over the safety of critical public infrastructure in the state. The post Another Lagos bridge badly vandalised as Sanwo-Olu allays safety concerns appeared first on Vanguard News.
Fresh fears of further violence have gripped Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with the two major opposition parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Accord Party, claiming to have lost a combined 18 members in the build-up to the poll. The post Six days to Osun election: 18 ‘killed’ as fears of more violence mount appeared first on Vanguard News.
Few opposition figures have witnessed Nigeria’s political twists and realignments from as close a vantage point as Kola Ologbondiyan. A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he now serves as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, placing him at the centre of fresh efforts to forge a formidable opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.... The post Ibadan meeting: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso still have opportunity for grand alliance — Ologbondiyan appeared first on Vanguard News.
At least 65 secondary and primary schools have been shut or rendered non-functional by insecurity across northern Nigeria, findings by Sunday Vanguard have shown... The post Insecurity: Scores of schools in 40 LGAs shut down appeared first on Vanguard News.
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A residential building collapse in Kano’s Dan Dishe area led to 13 rescues and 16 injuries. The Kano State Fire Service is investigating the cause. Read More: https://punchng.com/13-rescued-as-building-collapse-injures-16-in-kano/
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