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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Akpabio’s longtime political supporter, Otoabasi Udo, alleges years of sacrifice without recognition and accuses the Senate president of sidelining loyalists in appointments and party affairs. The post Akpabio’s longtime supporter alleges neglect, exclusion from political appointments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The court held that the workers, including journalists, were unlawfully excluded from absorption into the Taraba State Civil Service because they were not indigenes of the state. The post Court awards ₦108.5m to 18 workers over discrimination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The family confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin by Francis Orbih. The post Family confirms PDP National Vice Chairman Dan Orbih’s death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
This development followed a letter from the APC State Chairman, Sunday Fagbemi, addressed to the Speaker of the House, Salihu Yakubu-Danladi, requesting the vacation of the seats in accordance with Section 109 (1g) (2) of the 1999 Constitution. The post Kwara Assembly sacks two members over defection to PDP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“These children may not have been direct targets of the violence, but exposure to violence can leave deep emotional scars,” the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice Lawal Pedro said. The post 10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence — Lagos govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
According to the LOC helmsman, the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu began a comprehensive upgrade of sports facilities about three years ago, with projects spread across Surulere, Ifako, Bariga, Ikorodu, Epe, Agege, and Badagry. The post EKO 2026 to drive school sports development – LOC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The report, themed "Responsible Sourcing, Pioneering Action," sets a new benchmark for transparency and climate accountability in Nigerian agriculture. The post Sunbeth Global Concepts makes Nigerian agribusiness history with IFRS-aligned sustainability report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The faction says it is supporting the proposal by some opposition leaders to field a single presidential candidate because of the pains and hardships the Tinubu administration has allegedly brought on Nigerians. The post 2027: Why we endorsed opposition’s proposal to field single candidate against Tinubu – PDP faction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Defence spokesperson, Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). The post Over 1,000 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims rescued in two months — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The document, dated 1 September, and purportedly signed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, claimed FIFA had raised concerns over the resignation of former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and threatened possible sanctions, The post NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Africa produced more than 639,000 tonnes of tobacco leaf in 2024, representing about 11 per cent of global tobacco-leaf production, the analysis noted. The post Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States personnel should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of the Nigeria-United States security partnership,” Mr Uba said. The post Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from Nigeria – DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Daju Kachollom, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this on Monday at the flag-off ceremony held at the National Trauma Centre, Riyom, Plateau State. The post FG begins nationwide distribution of ambulances to strengthen emergency care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Presentation of the report marks the official closeout of the landmark exercise designed to provide an evidence-based foundation for strengthening the capacity, effectiveness and future-readiness of Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service The post Phillips Consulting presents PASGA Report, setting the evidence base for a more capable, future-ready Federal Civil Service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Four members of the same family died and four others were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed at Popo Giwa in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday morning. The post Four family members die in Kwara building collapse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez. The package for Fernandez is worth around £125 million and matches the British transfer record. The Argentina midfielder has been granted permission by Chelsea to undergo a medical and complete a move to their Premier League rivals. With Fernandez set to join City, […] Transfer deadline: Man City agree British record fee for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez
The Delta State Government has terminated several contracts awarded by the previous administration over slow progress and failure by contractors to deliver the projects at the pace expected by the government. Among the projects affected are the Okerenkoko Township Road, the construction of Adjei Street and School Road with interlocking stones at a new layout […] Execution below expectations: Oborevwori terminates three contracts
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has hosted former Kano State governor and NDC vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, alongside governorship, senatorial and other candidates of the party from various states across the country. Obi disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, stating that the […] 2027: Obi, Kwankwaso meet NDC candidates in Abuja, strategise on grassroots mobilisation
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned why Nigeria cannot sell Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, for between N441 and N872 per litre, like Angola, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Atiku made this known in a statement by his media team on Tuesday. […] ‘Why can’t Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, Saudi Arabia, others’ – Atiku questions Tinubu
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, have mourned the passing of Chief Dan Osi Orbih, a former chairman of the party in the state. DAILY POST reports that Orbih died on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 64. In their […] Okpebholo, PDP, AAU mourn passing of Dan Orbih, ex-PDP chairman
The United States has launched fresh airstrikes on targets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, the US Central Command, CENTCOM, has confirmed. CENTCOM said the strikes began at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, following recent attacks and attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US […] US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran’s IRGC targets
The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has joined the G-100 group in its bid to defeat the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027. The G-100 is a group of opposition leaders determined to remove the APC from power in 2027. Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee […] 2027: Turaki-led PDP faction joins G-100 opposition coalition against APC
Former Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has expressed shock over Arsenal’s decision to sell Gabriel Martinelli during the summer transfer window. He suggested that the club could have extended the Brazilian’s contract. The Gunners have parted ways with Leandro Trossard this summer while acquiring Christos Tzolis. Additionally, Gabriel Jesus has moved to Barcelona. Furthermore, Martinelli […] Transfer: Agbonlahor shocked by Arsenal’s decision to sell Martinelli
Nigerian comedian and influencer, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has called out the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, for allegedly shielding VeryDarkMan from arrest. DeeOne stated this in an Instagram video on Tuesday while reacting to the alleged failure of the police to arrest VeryDarkMan after he refused to honour an invitation […] VeryDarkMan: DeeOne attacks IGP Disu over alleged refusal to arrest activist
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Tuesday wooed investors to put their capital into Nigeria’s power sector. Tegbe made the appeal in his remarks at the Middle East Energy Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to him, Nigeria and the African continent are at the fulcrum of energy geopolitics. In a statement by […] Power Minister woos foreign investors to Nigeria’s electricity sector
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday said the former vice president is not President Bola Tinubu’s problem ahead of the 2027 elections. Shaibu said Tinubu’s problem is Nigerians who can no longer afford to live under the prevailing economic hardship. […] 2027: Atiku is not your problem, Nigerians are – Shaibu tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday declared that he was standing with Nigerians. Atiku also expressed shame on behalf of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as Nigerians paying more for fuel than citizens of other oil-producing nations in Africa. The former vice president disclosed this in a statement […] Fuel price: I’m standing with Nigerians – Atiku tackles Tinubu
The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged vandalism and theft of an electricity high-tension power line pole in Ikirun, Osun State. The suspects were arrested at about 6am at Eko-Ende Junction, Ikirun, while allegedly cutting the high-tension pole with a cutting machine powered by a generating plant. The command disclosed […] Police arrest six over alleged vandalism, theft of electricity pole in Osun
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu cannot condemn his proposal for Nigerians to enjoy a lower cost of living only to rebrand the same objective as Renewed Hope. Atiku said condemning his proposal aimed at reducing the cost of living while pursuing similar measures does not […] You can’t condemn cheaper living proposal, rename it Renewed Hope – Atiku tells Tinubu
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has advised the Lagos State Police Command to, without wasting more time, apologise for allegedly teargassing pensioners during a protest. The organisation condemned the alleged action. MURIC made the assertions in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Akintola. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday. […] MURIC demands apology over alleged teargassing of Lagos pensioners
Suspected thugs allegedly attacked and severely injured the Secretary-General of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Edewor Akpedafe. The incident reportedly occurred during a meeting held at the residence of Olorogun Miller Uloho, Advisory Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council. It was […] APC chieftain hospitalised after alleged attack by thugs in Delta
Fresh political manoeuvring is beginning to redefine the 2027 governorship race in Kebbi State, with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, increasingly positioning former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, as a major opposition challenger to Governor Nasir Idris of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The development comes as the Independent National […] 2027: Kebbi ADC vows to unseat Gov Idris as INEC clears Malami for guber race
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and provide debt forgiveness for eligible students. According to him, young Nigerians should not begin their working lives weighed down by education loans. Atiku’s position was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior […] Atiku pledges review of NELFUND, debt forgiveness for eligible students
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez. The package for Fernandez is worth around £125 million and matches the British transfer record. The Argentina midfielder has been granted permission by Chelsea to undergo a medical and complete a move to their Premier League rivals. With Fernandez set to join City, […] Transfer: Man City agree £125m deal to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea
United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has claimed that efforts by the Nigerian Presidency to secure the support of US President Donald Trump for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election have failed. Von Batten-Montague-York stated this in a post on its verified X handle on Tuesday. The firm also accused Tinubu’s special advisers of […] Tinubu: Effort to secure Trump’s support for re-election has failed – US firm
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has scheduled the final screening and documentation of shortlisted candidates in its ongoing recruitment exercise for September 7 to 19, 2026. The exercise will be held at the NCS Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja. This was contained in a statement issued by the […] The post Customs schedules final screening for Sept 7–19 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Authorities in Monterey County, California, are searching for a 14-year-old girl and her 38-year-old father in connection with the death of a newborn baby found along a roadside. The post 14-year-old wanted over death of baby she allegedly had with her father appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A former member of the House of Representatives and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), giving the agency 14 days to reopen and prosecute a financial crimes case allegedly involving former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, […] The post Agbonayinma gives EFCC 14-day ultimatum to reopen Atiku case appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mourned the death of its National Vice Chairman, South West, Dr Dan Orbih, and directed all its offices to fly the party flag at half-mast for three days in his honour. Orbih died in London after a brief illness, leaving behind a political career […] The post PDP mourns Dan Orbih, orders flags at half-mast for three days appeared first on Vanguard News.
….Cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, prostate diseases targeted By Chioma Obinna Vanguard Media Limited on Tuesday intensified its workplace health programme with a free medical outreach aimed at detecting hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, prostate diseases and other conditions that can remain undetected until they become life-threatening. More than 180 members of staff registered for blood sample collection […] The post Vanguard screens 180 staff for ‘silent killers’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by the police in Cross River State over the alleged stabbing to death of a 20-year-old man, Uwem Daniel Akpan, following a misunderstanding. The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. yesterday at Peters Street, Awi, in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state. Vanguard gathered […] The post 16-year-old in police custody over killing of 20-year-old appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR No fewer than 40 youths in Abini Community, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, have renounced their membership of the Vikings, Klans and Axemen cult groups and pledged to embrace peaceful and law-abiding lives. The youths made the commitment on August 26, 2026, during a sensitisation and engagement programme […] The post 40 cultists renounce membership, embrace peace in C’River appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the newly sworn-in local government chairmen to ensure the All Progressives Congress, APC, wins their respective areas in the 2027 general elections or risk losing their positions. Nwifuru said his directive was not a threat to opposition parties but a clear expression of […] The post Nwifuru to council chairmen: Win LGAs in 2027 or lose jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has called for an investigation into some civil society organisations, CSOs, allegedly being used as fronts by human traffickers to gain access to vulnerable communities and traffic children. The agency also disclosed that it had recovered 118 children allegedly trafficked from […] The post NAPTIP seeks probe of CSOs over alleged child trafficking appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Labour Party, LP, in Abia State has criticised former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, over her decision to resign her ministerial position and seek a fifth term in the House of Representatives. The state LP chairman, Peter Azubuike, said Onyejeocha, who represented Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency […] The post 2027: LP cautions Onyejeocha over bid for fifth Reps term appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said he joined the 2027 presidential race to tackle Nigeria’s challenges and provide Nigerians with a new lease of life. Duke, who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, lamented the country’s leadership challenges since the return […] The post Why I want to become Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the Federal Ministry of Finance has said. The ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the latest growth also represented an improvement from the […] The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP — Finance Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has said opposition parties can still forge a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections despite the absence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from Monday’s National Opposition Summit in Abuja. A chieftain of the NDC and the […] The post 2027: Opposition unity still possible despite Atiku, Obi absence — NDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
A Nigerian former care worker, Ediongseyene Essien has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of burglary and robbery offences targeting elderly and vulnerable people in Liverpool, including some people he had previously cared for. The post Nigerian man jailed 8 years for robbing elderly, disabled patients in UK; faces deportation appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Precious Enaike The planned price cap on petroleum products by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, could worsen the country’s fuel crisis and drive investors away from the downstream oil sector, former President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, has […] The post NMDPRA price cap may worsen fuel crisis, scare investors — Osifo appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Juliet Umeh The Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, TSG, Dr Umar Yakasai, has defended the composition of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, saying individuals under investigation should not be treated as guilty until convicted by a court. Yakasai, who spoke on Arise Television, also dismissed allegations that the composition of […] The post Yakasai: Omitted APC loyalists will be accommodated appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND policy and provide debt forgiveness for qualifying Nigerian students, dismissing as “dishonest” President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to present the scheme as proof that education has become more affordable under his administration. […] The post Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced plans to review its safety protocols following the abduction of 16 Corps Members in Kogi State, saying lessons had been learnt from the incident. The Corps Members were abducted on August 26 while travelling from the Bayelsa State Orientation Camp to Abuja […] The post Kogi abduction: ‘Lessons learnt, protocols to be reviewed’ — NYSC appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dickson Omobola Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, has been invited by the police over the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, some days ago. On August 11, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, and ATSSSAN, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, […] The post AIR PEACE: ATSSSAN warns of flight disruption as police invite union appeared first on Vanguard News.
Odidi women said they had developed health problems, alleging that one woman suffered a miscarriage following exposure to crude oil fumes The post Odidi women storm Heritage Energy over oil spill; ‘we’ll do right thing’ – Spokesman appeared first on Vanguard News.
Top of the chart this evening are stories that centre around Nigeria’s path to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030, as President Bola Tinubu said his administration’s reforms had strengthened the foundation for economic stability, growth and prosperity. In other news, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Naziru Kankarofi, revealed how security operatives Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-reforms-have-put-nigeria-on-path-to-1tn-economy-says-tinubu-police-rescue-nysc-members-ipob-threaten-2027-election-other-top-stories/
The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arrested six suspects allegedly caught vandalising electricity installations in Ikirun, Osun State. Four of those arrested were said to be staff members of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company. Giving further details about the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Abiodun Ojelabi, in Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-four-ibedc-staff-others-for-electricity-installations-theft-in-osun/
The wife of Delta State content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, has expressed confidence that her husband will be freed from the rape allegation involving the late 20-year-old Favour Agbro. The woman, whose name was not disclosed, said that she would continue to stand by Ogbonna, insisting that she believed he did Read More: https://punchng.com/my-husband-will-be-freed-from-rape-case-odogwu-asabas-wife/
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and the PDP mourn the death of Daniel Orbih, former AAU Governing Council Chairman and prominent political leader. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-edo-pdp-others-mourn-orbih/
Nigeria calls on ECOWAS leadership to intensify engagement with AES countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) to foster peace, security, and economic integrati Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-urges-ecowas-to-re-engage-aes-countries/
Sokoto PDP Chairman, Hayatu Tafida Aminu, dismisses former chairman Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo’s defection to ADC, calling it “not a surprise.” Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-sokoto-pdp-chair-dismisses-ex-chairs-defection-to-adc/
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani donates brand-new buses to NUJ, NBA, NMA, KASU, and Correctional Service to address mobility challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-donates-buses-to-nuj-nba-others/
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, has announced the death of Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem, who passed away after a battle with breast cancer. The news of her passing was officially announced on Tuesday by her colleague and the Executive Governor of TAMPAN Ogun State, Owolabi Ajasa, via Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-atinuke-kareem-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/
Federal High Court adjourns Atiku Abubakar’s suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 election over service issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-court-adjourns-atikus-suit-challenging-tinubus-eligibility/
Pitso Mosimane is back as South Africa’s coach, tasked with leading Bafana Bafana in the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Learn about his return and challen Read More: https://punchng.com/mosimane-returns-as-south-africa-coach-ahead-of-afcon-qualifiers/
A Nigerian taxi driver has been jailed for six years in the UK after a fatal crash caused by him falling asleep at the wheel. Learn more about the dangers Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-court-jails-sleep-deprived-nigerian-taxi-driver-for-fatal-crash/
Lagos State Parking Authority begins enforcement of 2026 parking permits, warning defaulters of fines and suspension. Get your Lagos parking permit now. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-enforcement-of-2026-parking-permits-warns-defaulters/
Family and friends protest the alleged killing of UNIPORT graduate Anthony Obodo by police in Port Harcourt, demanding justice for the victim. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-friends-protest-over-uniport-graduates-killing/
Atiku Abubakar criticizes President Tinubu’s fuel price policies, accusing his administration of causing economic hardship and promising relief only for 20 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-tackles-tinubu-over-fuel-price/
A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummeled large parts of the country for a month. Clutching a bouquet of white blooms and clad in an off-shoulder white gown, Leian Lieza Galang gingerly waded into the murky brown floodwaters inside the Saint Read More: https://punchng.com/video-philippine-couple-holds-wedding-in-flooded-church/
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for Moscow’s stance during the Middle East war, in their first meeting since the conflict broke out. Moscow has massively deepened military and economic ties with Iran since launching its own full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “We appreciate and thank you for your positions at Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-president-thanks-putin-for-russias-stance-in-war-with-us/
Cross River Police arrested a 56-year-old man for instigating a mob attack on a suspected phone thief in Calabar. Learn more about the incident and police Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-man-for-leading-mob-attack-on-suspected-phone-thief/
Manchester City reportedly agree a £125 million deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, equaling the British transfer record. Get the full details Read More: https://punchng.com/man-city-agree-deal-to-sign-chelsea-star-fernandez-reports/
Nigeria’s Falconets drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final friendly before the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Get ready for their opening match against Spa Read More: https://punchng.com/falconets-draw-south-korea-in-final-world-cup-friendly/
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt as both nations face potential US sanctions due to financial ties with Iran. Discover the strategic implications. Read More: https://punchng.com/chinas-xi-visits-egypt-as-us-sanctions-threat-looms-over-iran-links/
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has approved five new aides for youth, women, senior citizens, and grassroots mobilisation. Learn about the new Akwa Ibom appoin Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-gov-names-five-new-aides/
NAPTIP raises alarm over human traffickers using CSOs as fronts to exploit vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Learn how to identify and report suspicious a Read More: https://punchng.com/naptip-decries-csos-involvement-in-human-trafficking/
Kano State Police Command deploys 250 newly trained officers to border LGAs to boost security and rapid response, enhancing safety in frontline communities Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deploy-250-officers-to-kano-border-lgas-to-boost-security/
The Presidency dismisses US lobbyist reports on Bola Tinubu’s records as politically motivated, accusing Atiku Abubakar’s firm of creating pre-2027 electio Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-rejects-us-lobbyist-reports-as-politically-motivated/
Anambra State electoral commission issues certificates of return to 21 newly elected local government chairmen and councillors after the recent LG election Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-electoral-commission-issues-certificates-of-return-to-new-lg-chairmen/
Elon Musk urged G20 to ease AI regulation, defending data centres and criticising EU rules for stifling innovation. Learn more about his stance. Read More: https://punchng.com/musk-defends-ai-data-centres-slams-eu-rules-at-g20/
The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two of its members, Saaba Issa Gideon and Olusola Odetundun, vacant following their defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. The lawmakers represent Edu and Irepodun State constituencies, respectively. The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday after the state Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-two-members-declares-seats-vacant/
Abuja’s Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged organ trafficking linked to a kidney transplant, suspending services amid police investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-hospital-denies-organ-trafficking-suspends-kidney-transplant-services/
The Super Eagles begin their 2027 AFCON qualifiers this September, facing Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Get details on Nigeria’s path to the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-september/
Germany defender Antonio Rudiger announces his international retirement after 86 appearances, focusing on his club career with Real Madrid. Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-defender-rudiger-announces-international-retirement/
The Federal Government has commenced the first phase of its national Audience Measurement System (AMS) in Lagos, following the June 2026 unveiling of the Digital Switch Over (DSO). The Minister
Francis Sardauna in Katsina Residents of Dutsen-safe in Katsina Local Government Area of Katsina State have appealed to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda to urgently reconstruct the dilapidated Dutsen-safe-Yarkutungu road “crippling
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions will now pay N4,000 only once to verify their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or O’Level results,
A Baptist cleric, Reverend Samson Okoro Elekwa, has urged the Labour Party candidate, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, and Uko Nkole of the NDC to step down and support Senator Orji
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed the resignation of its former chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Bello Goronyo, saying he ceased to
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman (South South), Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, as painful, saying
*Says It Wants to Take Down All Terrorists in Nigeria Linus Aleke in AbujaThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated its stance against negotiating with terrorists, bandits or other criminal groups,
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for what it describes as an encouraging shift
*Says country well positioned to consolidate its standing among Africa’s largest economies Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Inspired by the second quarter (Q2) real GDP growth of 4.43 per cent, up
The Asido Foundation has welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval to amend the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide, calling it a landmark shift from punishment to
*It is a political persecution, says PDP Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly has sacked two members of the parliament over their recent defection from the
• Nigerians must carefully evaluate Atiku’s promise to return fuel subsidy Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration must translate macroeconomic stability into microeconomic prosperity in
Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State andNational Vice-Chairman for the South-South zone, has died. Orbih passed away on Monday, according
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expanded Nigeria’s national tertiary education ranking framework to cover universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. This is contained in a statement issued
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries. Director of Defence
The Olowo of Owo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has sought the support of the Executive Chairman of Still Earth Group, Ms Oyindamola Lami Adeyemi, towards
Sylvester Idowu in Warri A prominent Isoko industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Daniel Omoyibo, popularly known as ‘Danmotech’, has rallied the people of Isoko to close ranks and support the All Progressives
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin A non-governmental organisation in Kwara State,.Arike Hopeful Heart Foundation, has supported over 3,000 indigent residents of the state with various kinds of medical outreach as part
Funmi Ogundare The Yoruba Tennis Club has taken its centenary celebration into the realm of music and cultural diplomacy with a jazz festival that brought together Nigerian, Cuban cultural and
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has fixed September 3, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and possible commencement of
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan A South Africa-based medical expert, Dr. Ademola Tosin Ojo, has called on women to pay greater attention to their reproductive health and take preventive measures against cervical
Sunday Ehigiator The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has faulted the ongoing debate among President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned security agencies, rehabilitation centres and other institutions against violating the fundamental rights of persons affected by drug dependence, declaring
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Isuan Agro Estate Ltd (AHARA) has held the maiden edition of Land Banker Summit in Abuja to fill the knowledge gap of Nigerians on real estate
*26-year-old Lagos man, 24-year-old Nigerian face life imprisonment in separate US cases Michael Olugbode in Abuja The United States has extradited two Nigerian nationals arrested three years ago in Nigeria
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority’s healthcare investments have helped prevent more than $200 million in foreign-exchange outflows linked to overseas read more NSIA healthcare investments save $200m in fx, target 19 new facilities
No fewer than 200 students from 10 tertiary institutions in Ondo State have been empowered with business equipment as part read more Tunji-Ojo, interior minister, hands over business tools to 200 Ondo students
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into alleged inciting comments attributed to Francis Fadahunsi, a Senator representing Osun East read more Police probe Fadahunsi, two others over alleged incitng comments ahead of 2027
FIFA has formally accepted the mass resignations of the principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and agreed to read more FIFA okays NFF mass resignations as Nigerian football reforms take shape
For many Nigerian companies, short-term funding has traditionally meant bank overdrafts and short-tenor loans. These remain important sources of finance, read more Funding the short term: Why Commercial Paper belongs on an Exchange
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Nigeria’s GDP rate grew by 4.4% in Q2, says NBS TheCable
Tinubu Welcomes Nigeria's 4.43% GDP Growth, Promises Stronger Microeconomic Performance channelstv.com
Nigeria's economy expands by 4.4% in Q2, lifted by oil and non-oil sectors Reuters
Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns and World Cup failures BBC
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Nigeria: Conflict - LTS Situation Report (Telecoms Area) #116 - Reporting period: August 2026 ReliefWeb
Nigeria elections 2027: Issues wey go decide how Nigerians go vote for 2027 general elections and how dem fit screen candidates BBC
Mining stakeholder and institutional landscape report for Nigeria’s critical minerals sector APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute
Federal Government Monitoring Middle East Developments to Safeguard Nigeria’s Economic Stability Federal Ministry of Finance
US lifts Nigeria’s maritime security cloud: What next for the blue economy? TheCable
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FG targets a million jobs as Nigeria takes talent export drive global The Guardian Nigeria News
Mastercard Foundation and UNDP Launch Applications for Cohort 2 of the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme. United Nations Development Programme
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New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this September 2026 What Kept Me Up
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Goldman Sachs sees Nigeria nearing a growth inflection point The Africa Report
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Two Nigerians extradited to US over alleged sextortion of minors The Guardian Nigeria News
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Nigeria’s Economy on Track to Hit $1trn GDP by 2030—Finance Ministry Business Post Nigeria
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US Troop Withdrawal Is Routine, Won’t Affect Nigeria’s Security — DHQ TVC News
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NYSC Lauds Security Agencies’ Rescue Of Corp Members Voice of Nigeria
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Peter Obi visits Canadian High Commission, seeks stronger Nigeria-Canada partnership Daily Post Nigeria
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Amun demands sweeping reforms to fix Nigeria’s football crisis Business News Nigeria
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Police Launches Digital Platforms to Fight Crime Voice of Nigeria
I am part of Nigeria’s problems; let God touch us to stop stealing: Peter Obi Peoples Gazette Nigeria
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'Why can't Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, Saudi Arabia, others' – Atiku questions Tinubu Daily Post Nigeria
4.43% GDP: Nigeria’s Economy Stabilised, Reforms Delivering Results—Tinubu Business Post Nigeria
'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief BBC
Nigeria's renewable asset manager 'RAMCO' wants to turn existing solar assets into new capital Business News Nigeria
Alausa-led coalition rolls out ‘hire from Nigeria’ drive to export one million jobs by 2030 Daily Champion Newspaper
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