President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of six influential persons into top gender position, a development that has got Nigerians talking.

While government agencies maintain digital systems intended to support transparency and oversight in the mining sector, many affected communities remain unable to access or use them effectively. The post Nigeria’s mining data exists online, but communities most affected cannot access it appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

15 May marks the 80th birthday of one of Nigeria’s most enduring revolutionary intellectuals — Edwin Ikechukwu Madunagu: mathematician, journalist, Marxist theorist, archivist, teacher, agitator, and organiser. For more than five decades, Edwin Madunagu has stood firmly on the side of workers, students, women, peasants, and the oppressed. While governments changed, dictators rose and fell, […] The post Comrade Edwin Madunagu’s long march to 80, By SOLAR Collective appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Minister Saleh Mamman’s 75-year sentence for N33.8bn fraud raises questions. Is this a turning point in the fight against Nigerian corruption? Read More: https://punchng.com/saleh-mammans-conviction-is-karma-coming-for-others/

Kwara State launches a livestock agenda to reduce Nigeria’s dairy imports, valued at $1.5bn, aiming to boost local production and the national economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-moves-to-cut-nigerias-dairy-imports/

A young boy was hit by a stray bullet after a mob disrupted an NDLEA raid in Cross River. The operation led to the arrest of two suspected drug dealers. Read More: https://punchng.com/boy-hit-by-stray-bullet-as-mob-disrupts-ndlea-raid-in-criver/

Oyo State Police have arrested a suspected kidnapper at the point of collecting a N10m ransom for an abducted victim in Atiba Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-kidnapper-arrested-while-collecting-n10m-ransom-in-oyo/

Nasiru Bala Ja’oji, a former presidential aide, has secured the ticket to contest for the Tarauni Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-presidential-aide-defends-2027-reps-bid/

World record holder Tobi Amusan wins her third African Champs title in the 100m hurdles and now sets her sights on the Diamond League in China. Read More: https://punchng.com/amusan-hungry-for-more-after-african-champs-gold/

British American Tobacco Nigeria has appointed Ruth Owojaiye as Director of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs to strengthen its governance and engagement. Read More: https://punchng.com/bat-nigeria-names-owojaiye-regulatory-affairs-director/

Discover everything about Artificial Intelligence in this comprehensive guide. Learn tips, tricks, and strategies from experts. Updated for 2025. This article The Complete Guide to Artificial Intelligence in 2025 – Part 1 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Britain stands at a moment when frustration can either deepen democratic maturity or embolden grievance merchants. The choice the parties make before 2029 may not only shape Britain’s future, but also its moral relationship with Africa and the wider world. The next British general election is in 2029, but you could already feel the tremor […] The post Does it matter to Africa if Nigel Farage comes to number 10?, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Dapo Abiodun has launched a new health insurance scheme for retirees in Ogun State, providing free, quality healthcare to former public servants. Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-launches-health-insurance-for-ogun-retirees/

Six-time Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers begin intensive preparations for the 2026 NPBL season, aiming for redemption after last year’s narrow defeat. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-plot-npbl-title-comeback/

Join the MFM Ajah musical concert on May 24, 2026. Experience divine healing, hope, and deliverance through powerful worship and praise. All are welcome. Read More: https://punchng.com/mfm-ajah-announces-2026-musical-concert/

An analysis of Nigerian politics, where public office is often treated as a shelter for self-preservation rather than a platform for collective service. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-politics-of-the-pocket/

NIGERIA’S out-of-school children crisis is a brutal national emergency. According to UNICEF, the country has about 18.3 million out-of-school children — the highest figure globally. This is a national plague. UNICEF identified Jigawa, Kano and Katsina as the states with the worst numbers, collectively accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden. This Read More: https://punchng.com/out-of-school-children-still-a-plague/

FactCheckAfrica launches new AI-powered civic technology tools to boost public accountability and democratic participation in Nigeria before the 2027 elect Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-tools-unveiled-for-civic-participation/

Extortion in Lagos targets Nollywood crews, undermining the creative industry. Governor Sanwo-Olu must act to protect businesses and creatives from street Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-stop-extortion-of-nollywood-crews/

Sevilla head coach Luis García calls Akor Adams phenomenal after the striker scored the decisive goal in a dramatic 3-2 LaLiga comeback win over Villarreal Read More: https://punchng.com/sevilla-coach-hails-phenomenal-adams/

Aspirant Hassan Liman calls for credible, violence-free APC governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, vowing to resist manipulation and extortion. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-gov-aspirant-seeks-credible-primaries/

Tony Bellew backs Anthony Joshua for a knockout win in the highly anticipated Joshua vs Fury fight. Find out why the former champ believes it won’t go the Read More: https://punchng.com/bellew-predicts-joshua-knockout-win-over-fury/

A coalition of 52 CSOs faults the delay in releasing the judgment of the DSS–SERAP case, warning it undermines judicial transparency and democracy in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/csos-fault-delay-in-dss-serap-case-ctc-release/

Residents of Wamba LGA in Nasarawa State pledge support for Governor Abdullahi Sule’s 2027 senatorial bid, boosting his campaign for the APC primary. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-govs-senatorial-bid-gets-boost/

Nigeria’s weightlifters have stamped their authority at the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships and 16th Mediterranean Cup in Ismailia, Egypt, winning 10 gold and five silver medals after two days of competition. The championships, which also serve as qualifiers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, have seen Nigeria emerge as one of the dominant forces in Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-wins-10-gold-medals-at-african-weightlifting-champs/

A youth group rejects the Kano constituency consensus for Ajingi/Gaya/Albasu, urging an aspirant to challenge the outcome they call a breach of fairness. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-rejects-consensus-outcome-in-kano-constituency/

Bauchi State Police have arrested a 60-year-old man, Musa Garba, for the alleged defilement of a nine-year-old girl in Toro Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-60-year-old-man-for-alleged-defilement-of-minor-in-bauchi/

Nigeria’s new U-20 and U-17 head coaches have selected their assistants to rebuild the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets squads for upcoming qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-flying-eagles-golden-eaglets-coaches-pick-assistants/

Sa’adu Zungur University trains lecturers on research skills to foster staff development, innovation, and industry collaboration for societal growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-varsity-trains-lecturers-in-research-skills/

Katsina Police foiled a kidnap attempt, rescuing an 18-year-old girl after a gun duel with bandits in Danmusa LGA. The victim is now safe. Read More: https://punchng.com/18-year-old-katsina-girl-freed-in-foiled-kidnap-attempt/

Hundreds of women stage a protest in Kano over the exclusion of APC’s AA Zaura from the senatorial race, demanding justice and fair treatment for him. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-women-protest-apc-senatorial-aspirants-exclusion-from-race/

Bauchi State Police have arrested two suspects for allegedly running a fake job offers scam using forged Civil Service Commission recruitment documents. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspects-nabbed-for-fake-job-offers/

Gunmen launched a deadly bandit attack on the Yankamaye community in Kano State, killing three residents and injuring several others in an indiscriminate s Read More: https://punchng.com/three-killed-as-bandits-attack-kano-community/

Read our exclusive interview with Victor Moses on his Chelsea career, Antonio Conte’s influence, and why he initially thought their offer was a joke. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-thought-chelseas-offer-was-a-joke-victor-moses/

Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic goal, a dramatic 98th-minute penalty, secures a 3-2 win over Motherwell and keeps the Scottish Premiership title race alive. Read More: https://punchng.com/scottish-title-race-impact-thrills-iheanacho/

Former Super Eagles forward Obinna Nsofor gives Osimhen transfer advice, urging him to leave Galatasaray for a club that can win the Champions League. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsofor-advises-osimhen-to-leave-galatasaray/