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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Mr Bwala acknowledged that the immediate impact of the reforms was painful and that more Nigerians fell into poverty during the process. He argued, however, that the hardship was an unavoidable consequence of economic restructuring. The post Bwala admits Tinubu economic reforms increased poverty appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that NYSC members were released on Wednesday following a joint operation by the State Security Service, military personnel, and police operatives in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east. The post Why we withheld information on abducted NYSC members – Uzodimma appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Amnesty International says Plateau State Government discontinued the case despite a court-issued warrant for the accused person’s arrest after he repeatedly failed to appear for trial. The post Amnesty faults Plateau govt over withdrawal of four-year-old’s defilement case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria face Comoros in the first round of the African qualifying series, with both legs scheduled at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on 9 and 13 October. The post Olympic Qualifier: Eguavoen confident Falcons can overcome Comoros appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Zongo was allegedly taken into custody on Monday at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba Barracks, which houses the headquarters of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division in Jos The post Army allegedly detains Plateau human rights defender appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity made the remarks in Jos while responding to questions on political developments. The post 2027: Plateau voters, not outsiders, will choose next governor, says Plang appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The ADC national chairman said the opposition party would comply with electoral rules but would resist attempts to manipulate the 2027 elections. The post 2027: ADC will not accept rigged elections, David Mark says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Federal panel investigating the deaths of 37 persons in NSCDC custody says institutional gaps, overzealousness, and inadequate training may have contributed to the incident. The post Minna Miners’ Deaths: Probe panel cites institutional breakdown, training gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago says the state and federal governments are working to establish a responsible framework for artisanal mining. The post FG, Niger plan to organise artisanal mining, Bago says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Politics is rarely only about elections; it is also about succession, control, alliances, interests and the management of political expectations. In Kwara State, these forces have combined to produce one of the more intriguing intra-party crises ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. What began as a contest over who would succeed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has […] The post Kwara APC: How a succession battle became a political earthquake, By Ehi Braimah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“This is consistent with our aspirations to create jobs for our young people,” Mr Elumelu said. The post Sierra Leonean President Bio, Elumelu rally West African private sector to turn regional potential into investment, jobs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The office attributed the irregularities largely to weaknesses in the NPC’s internal control system and recommended that the commission’s Director-General account to the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committees and recover billions of naira for remittance to the Treasury. The post How Nigeria’s Population Commission mismanaged N245 billion on undelivered products, other controversial contracts – Auditor-General appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Uwaleke, a professor and the President, Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja The post Economic expert seeks redesign of FG’s cash transfer programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NAF released the names of 25 people aboard the aircraft, rather than the 32 earlier reported by government officials. The post Poor record-keeping caused confusion over NAF crash manifest – Ex-SSS director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Belgian football manager, Hein Vanhaezebrouck has expressed his support for Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia to win the Ballon d’Or if he stays injury-free. Lavia joined Chelsea from Southampton in 2023 and struggled with injuries until last season. The Belgium international has played 2,144 minutes across 48 games, five of which have come this season. When asked […] Ballon d’Or: Belgian football manager, Hein Vanhaezebrouck names player bound to win award
The Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, has confirmed the killing of Rwas Paul Danladi, a former chairman of the association for the Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias. The National President of BYM, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, who confirmed the incident in a statement […] Suspected Fulani militias kill former BYM District chairman
Four members of the same family have died after a house was gutted by fire at Rugan Badali Fulani Settlement in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Yobe State Police Command said the fire, which occurred on August 21, 2026, was allegedly started by the nine-year-old son of the house owner, Abubakar Idi. […] Fire guts house, kills four family members in Yobe
Members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Legacy Group from the 21 local government areas of Kebbi State, including the party’s House of Representatives candidate and two State House of Assembly candidates, have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The defectors were formally received into the APC on Wednesday by Kebbi State Governor Nasir […] 2027: Kebbi ADC candidates, Legacy Group members defect to APC
France midfielder, Aurélien Tchouaméni has picked three players to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In an interview with France 24, Tchouaméni chose three of his international teammates. They are Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) and Ousmane Dembélé (PSG). When asked which player he would give his vote to, Tchouaméni replied: “A difficult […] 2026 Ballon d’Or: Tchouameni names three players to win award
Former Ballon d’Or chief, Pascal Ferré has denied rumours that Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez tried to influence who won the award in the past. Ferré, who was in charge between 1996 and 2003, however, admitted that Pérez loves his players to win the award. Speaking with Portuguese newspaper, Record, he said: “Pérez loves this […] Ballon d’Or: Ferré speaks on Real Madrid president, Perez trying to influence who wins
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has picked between Argentine legends, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. Speaking to Soccernet after his team’s 3-0 defeat to Argentina in an international friendly on Wednesday morning, Rohr insisted that Messi is a better player than Maradona. The former Super Eagles tactician said, “I played personally against Maradona, sometimes […] Messi vs Madonna: He’s better – Gernot Rohr picks between Argentina legends
Financial expert and popular accountant, Prof Godwin Oyedokun, has explained the implications of the proposed unveiling of the Africa Credit Rating Agency, AfCRA. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Wednesday, Oyedokun said AfCRA’s unveiling would be a significant milestone for Nigeria and the African financial system. His comments come as the planned launch […] Moody’s, S&P, Fitch rival: Expert reveals what Africa’s new rating agency means for Nigeria
The younger brother of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) 2027 senatorial candidate for Bauchi South, Shehu Aliyu Musa, has lost his three children to flooding in Abuja. The children, identified as Maryam, Umar and Hanifah, were swept away by floodwaters four days ago. The PRP Bauchi State chapter said the body of Umar, the male […] PRP candidate’s younger brother loses three children to Abuja flood
Activist Mahdi Shehu has called for the scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), arguing that the rising wave of kidnappings across Nigeria has made the compulsory deployment of young graduates increasingly dangerous. Speaking on Channels Television, Shehu described the abduction of prospective corps members travelling to orientation camps in Akwa Ibom and Abuja […] Scrap NYSC now to save young people – Mahdi Shehu tells Nigerian govt
Lagos State Government has repurposed the former CACOVID Centre at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, converting the facility into an academic centre for the Lagos State University College of Medicine, LASUCOM. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday during the handover of the renovated facility, saying the initiative was aimed at expanding […] Lagos govt converts COVID-19 isolation centre to LASUCOM
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer has picked Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. According to Shearer, Kane has an insane goal-scoring record and should win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast about who should win the Ballon d’Or this year, Shearer […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards pick player to win award
Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards has said Arsenal youngster, Myles Lewis-Skelly is his favourite player in Mikel Arteta’s squad. He said this following the player’s performance for England in their victory over Czechia in the UEFA Nations League. England ended their international break with a decisive 3-0 triumph over Czechia. A Vladimir Coufal own […] EPL: ‘He’s strong, fast, has football intelligence’ – Micah Richards names favourite Arsenal player
The suit seeking the probe of abandoned erosion control projects in different communities in Enugu State is now before the Court of Appeal. DAILY POST recalls that the Federal High Court in Enugu had, in its judgment, declined to order the Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP, and the Federal Ministry of Environment to […] N60bn erosion control project: Rights group drags NEWMAP to Appeal Court
Yusuf Abdullahi Itas, a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Itas/Gadau State Constituency, has withdrawn from the 2027 general election. Itas, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), announced his decision in a letter dated October 5, 2026, addressed to the party’s state chairman. In the […] Another Bauchi lawmaker withdraws from 2027 race
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has hit a hideout of kidnappers in Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of Benue State. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Ejodame said the NAF provided close air support to surface forces during an operation […] NAF hits kidnappers’ hideout in Benue forest
With less than 100 days to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the country is yet to experience the usual election fever, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Buba Galadima, has observed. Galadima made the observation in an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, where he expressed concern over what he described as an unusually quiet political atmosphere […] No opposition candidate is sure of contesting in 2027 election yet – Galadima
Residents of Bindin and nearby communities in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have protested the reported withdrawal of military personnel from their area, following a series of deadly attacks by bandits. This was shared by security analyst, Bakatsine on X. Thousands of residents, including women dressed in hijabs, reportedly took to the streets […] Zamfara residents protest military withdrawal, block troops’ convoy during exit
Osun State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a suspected cocoa thief identified simply as Taofeek while in police detention in Agbeye, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state. The command in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Wednesday disclosed that it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s […] Osun police commence investigation into death of suspected cocoa thief
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has hinted that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, have made progress in their private ventures under the president’s administration. This was as Bwala said the commercial bank where the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, […] Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi have made progress under Tinubu – Daniel Bwala
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the late Chief Daniel Orbih turned down every inducement from the then Governor of Rivers State, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, to withdraw his support for Wike's governorship ambition. The post How Orbih refused Amaechi’s offer to abandon my gov bid – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.
President Donald Trump will present close ally Elon Musk and other tech bosses with the top US scientific award at a ceremony on Thursday, the White House said. The post Trump to give Elon Musk top US science medal appeared first on Vanguard News.
“I don’t want to live in a country run by people who threaten journalists, who call veterans traitors, and debate whether my mixed-race children are English,” she said. The post I don’t want my children’s English identity questioned – Badenoch appeared first on Vanguard News.
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reconciled Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and a member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Bichi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Gov Yusuf reconciles Deputy Senate President Barau, Bichi appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch, has called for an investigation into allegations of extortion, intimidation and unprofessional conduct levelled against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Gombe, Emmanuel Agene. The NBA also urged the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to investigate the […] The post Gombe NBA accuses AIG of extortion, police chief denies allegation appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja to set aside a ₦100 million defamation judgment awarded against it by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in favour of two officers of the State Security Service (SSS). The appeal is scheduled for hearing on Friday. SERAP, in […] The post SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal court appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has recounted how late Chief Daniel Orbih served as the divine instrument that paved the way for his emergence as Rivera governor in 2015. The post God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.
Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs. The post Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained the discrepancy in the reported number of victims of the ATR 42 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, saying a misunderstanding of civil and military aviation terminology led to the initial figure of 32 persons being reported. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who provided the clarification, […] The post NAF explains confusion over 25, 32 crash victims appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, directing secondary school teachers and education officers to report to work and continue their normal duties. The directive followed an emergency meeting of the ASUSS State Executive […] The post ASUSS rejects NUT strike, directs FCT teachers to work appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Innocent Anaba Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, will deliver the 2026 Gavel International Annual Lecture slated for November 17, focusing on the increasingly debated role of the judiciary in Nigeria’s electoral process.The lecture, entitled “Electoral Process in Nigeria: Managing the Boundaries of Judicial Intervention,” will examine the relationship between […] The post Justice Adefope-Okojie leads debate on judicial intervention in Nigeria’s elections appeared first on Vanguard News.
One of the technical grounds on which FIFA dismissed Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo for fielding an ineligible player in the world cup qualifiers was that the mail which they used in sending the petition wasn’t the right one. The post DR Congo Ineligible Player: NFF sent petition to wrong email – FIFA appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Oyo State Police Command has paraded several suspects arrested in connection with three separate criminal cases, including the alleged murder of a family of six at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. The post Family of 6 killed in Oyo over damaged phone as police parade suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has called on the Federal Government to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture and urgently reduce the cost of food and transportation. The post Overhaul security, cut food, transport costs – NSCIA to FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Wednesday lamented that the country has been in a state of war for over a decade due to insecurity, declaring that kidnapping remains a booming business for criminal elements. The post Insecurity: Nigeria in state of war, TUC laments appeared first on Vanguard News.
…moves to avert fresh crisis in tertiary institutions By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has released eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance, CONTA, to non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, in a move aimed at strengthening industrial harmony and preventing disruptions in the nation’s tertiary […] The post FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff appeared first on Vanguard News.
How fragile is Nigeria? That is one question Nigerian leaders don’t want to confront. Indeed, it irks them when anyone says that Nigeria is a fragile state. What’s more, some Nigerians, out of sheer romantic or sentimental patriotism hate it when the word “fragility” is used to describe Nigeria. It is unpatriotic, they reckon, for […] The post 66 years on, Nigeria must escape the fragility trap, by Olu Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday warned that judges appointed to election tribunals would be closely monitored. The post 2027 election cases: Your conduct will be monitored, CJN warns tribunal judges appeared first on Vanguard News.
No fewer than 1,000 northern Islamic clerics have told President Bola Tinubu to drop his 2027 re-election ambition, citing killings, kidnappings and acts of terrorism across the country, particularly in the North-West. The post Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted en route to their orientation camps in Imo State have expressed profound relief following news of their release, though their joy remains shadowed by anxiety as they await direct contact with their children. The post Imo Kidnap: Relief, jubilation as prospective corps members regain freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has slammed Reform UK MPs for questioning people’s identities, defending her mixed-race children’s Britishness. Read More: https://punchng.com/badenoch-defends-her-childrens-british-identity-slams-reform-mps/
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A senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, has died after reportedly collapsing in a hotel room following a sexual encounter Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-varsity-lecturer-dies-after-hotel-romp/
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The Akwa Ibom State Government is developing 1,048 housing units across six locations to provide affordable housing and boost urban development. Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-targets-1048-housing-units-urban-development/
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The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its partnership with the NCDMB for the 15th Practical Nigerian Content Forum scheduled to hold in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-promises-partnership-as-2026-content-forum-holds/
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UN expert and SAN, Prof. Damilola Olawuyi, has urged African leaders to balance foreign investment with human rights to ensure sustainable development. Read More: https://punchng.com/african-leaders-urged-to-balance-investment-with-human-rights/
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The African Union has launched the African Credit Rating Agency to provide Africa-focused risk assessments and challenge high borrowing costs for economies Read More: https://punchng.com/au-unveils-credit-agency-to-challenge-high-borrowing-costs/
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The global premiere of the Yoruba AI film ‘Asiri Ilu Awon Osu’ was disrupted by streaming glitches after high viewer demand overwhelmed the Docuth platform Read More: https://punchng.com/streaming-glitches-disrupt-yoruba-ai-film-premiere/
Fidelis David in Akure Scores of people have been injured following a violent clash between commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, and ticket sellers in Akure, the Ondo
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Kingsley Aliamaka The Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Cities initiative has drawn more than 100,000 expressions of interest from Nigerians across the public, private, and informal sectors, with traders and small
Jonathan Eze writes that political mobilisation becomes substantially more consequential when it is entrusted to people who already possess social relationships within their communities. A former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr
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Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and energy transition experts have called for greater involvement of workers and host communities in the formulation and implementation of Nigeria’s energy
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Vice Chancellor (VC), of MIVA Open University, Prof. Tayo Arulogun, has recommended that institutions of higher learning should tilt towards practical hands-on curriculum to enable
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has awarded N435.5 million in grants to innovators across Nigeria under its maiden innovation competitions. The grants
• Demands decentralisation of PVC collection •Atiku accuses Tinubu of abandoning farmers, says agric collapsing •Promises production subsidy for locally refined fuels Chuks Okocha and Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The
Yemi Kosoko in Jos Amnesty International Nigeria has called on Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to direct the immediate reinstatement of a rape case involving a four-year-old girl, describing its
Sunday Okobi The leaders of the Igbo Nation and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo have finally concretized and sealed the abolishment of the ‘Eze Ndigbo’ title globally, replacing it with the title
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assured foreign and local investors of enabling laws to protect their
• As UNICEF, UNESCO, others, hail governor’s giant strides in education Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a radical boost in education spending and the declaration of
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The European Union (EU) has released €225,000, equivalent to about N340 million, in humanitarian assistance to support communities displaced by conflict in Kebbi State. The intervention,
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the federal government and the scientific community have called for the development of an ethical and regulatory
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The significance of 75 years is best measured not simply by longevity but by the extent to which a company read more X-raying seven and half decades of manufacturing, jobs and local value
Dumo Lulu-Briggs, a lawyer and business magnet, who wants to be next governor of Rivers State, has revealed the hanging read more Dumo reveals hanging fruits, starting points in rebuilding Rivers economy
Rivers State University (RSU) has outlined steps to achieve its target of becoming the third best university in Africa. The read more Rivers university begins steps to top best in Africa
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Accountability strengthens Nigeria’s diaspora institutions Punch Newspapers
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