Senator Jimoh Ibrahim clarifies the Electoral Act amendment is based on a Supreme Court ruling, codifying its stance on INEC’s powers and the IReV portal. Read More: https://punchng.com/electoral-act-amendment-firmly-anchored-on-supreme-court-judgment-jimoh-ibrahim/

Igbo youth leaders condemn a viral fake news report falsely quoting Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s President-General calling for war. Read their official statement. Read More: https://punchng.com/igbo-youth-group-dismisses-call-for-war-demands-probe-into-fake-news/

Police in Senegal arrested 14 people, dismantling a transnational paedophile gang involved in child exploitation operating between Senegal and France. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-14-over-child-exploitation-in-senegal/

Nigeria’s NCDMB has released new guidelines for oil contracts to eliminate unqualified middlemen and streamline the contracting process, effective Dec 2025 Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-contracts-ncdmb-issues-new-rules-to-flush-out-unqualified-firms/

Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty secures a dramatic 2-1 victory for Man City at Anfield, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-haalands-late-penalty-earns-city-rare-anfield-win/

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly anchored on an existing Supreme Court…

A tanker explosion killed a driver and a conductor opposite the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, office along the Ihiala-Onitsha Road in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno, confirmed the incident on Sunday in Awka, the state capital. Asekhauno stated that the […] Driver, conductor feared dead in Anambra tanker explosion

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has disclosed that the ruling party has a strong youth presence. Yilwatda said that 49.8 percent of APC members are youths between the ages of 18 and 35. Featuring on TVC Sunday Politics, Yilwatda said most of the youths are in the APC. He […] 49.8 per cent of APC members are youths – National Chair, Yilwatda

MANCHESTER – Erling Haaland’s penalty in second-half stoppage time kept Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge alive on Sunday with a 2-1 win against Liverpool. Haaland’s spot kick sealed a comeback victory for Pep Guardiola’s team in an explosive game at Anfield and cut the gap on first-place Arsenal back to six points. City’s title […]

A fatal Kano trailer crash in Gezawa LGA, caused by reckless driving, has claimed over 30 lives. Governor Abba Yusuf mourns the victims and warns drivers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reckless-driving-blamed-as-trailer-crash-kills-over-30-in-kano/

Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has said that Nigeria needs a leader who can go extra mile to sacrifice his life for the country. Omotola made this statement on Sunday while responding to questions in an interview on Channels Television. She was speaking about the forthcoming 2027 general elections. She said, “It’s unfortunate that we’re still […] 2027: We need leader who can die for Nigeria – Omotola

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said his side became more direct and active as they beat Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. City came from behind to win 2-1 at Anfield, thanks to a late Erling Haaland penalty. Dominik Szobozslai put the Reds in front with a sensational free-kick, before Bernardo Silva equalized […] EPL: Why Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 – Guardiola

A former NDA registrar praises Edo’s leadership retreat, designed to close governance gaps, improve communication, and strengthen service delivery in the s Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-nda-registrar-hails-edos-strategic-leadership-retreat/

MADRID — Teenage star Lamine Yamal made up for missing an open goal with a trademark curler from outside the penalty area as Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 on Saturday to move four points ahead at the top of La Liga. Robert Lewandowski had put Barcelona ahead and 18-year-old homegrown player Marc Bernal scored his first […]

The Abia State Government has dismissed claims that it inflated the 2026 budget, describing reports of irregularities as misleading. The clarification followed rumours that the state government increased certain allocations The post Abia denies budget inflation, clarifies photocopier allocation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Oyo State Police command has disclosed that it has seized no fewer than nine bags of Indian hemp. The command also revealed that it seized one hundred and one (101) wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Canadian Loud. Other illegal drugs were also seized during the operation, DAILY POST gathered. The Public Relations Officer […] Oyo: Police seize 9 bags of Indian hemp, other illegal drugs 

The Abia State Government has approved the implementation of an adjusted minimum wage for teachers and staff of the State Education Management Board as part of efforts to improve their welfare. The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Basic and Secondary Education, Kenechukwu Nwosu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Umuahia, […] Abia government approves adjusted minimum wage for teachers, SEMB staff

MANCHESTER, England — It’s four Premier League wins in a row for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and a season that was unraveling just weeks ago now looks full of promise. United won 2-0 against Tottenham on Saturday to extend Carrick’s 100% start as head coach and boost hopes of a return to the Champions […]

Nigeria has called for a reset of the global economic system as emerging market economies seek fairer treatment in international trade, finance and monetary policies. The call was made on The post Nigeria calls for global economic reset appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A video making the rounds online has captured the moment a Nigerian couple expressed their joy as they welcomed a child after 30 years. Netizens congratulated them.

Edo kidnappers arrested: Police apprehended three suspects for the abduction of a doctor and the murder of his brother in Auchi after a ransom was paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-over-doctors-kidnap-brothers-death-in-edo/

Galatasaray doubled their advantage just after the hour mark in the 62nd minute. Yunus Akgun met another superb delivery from Yilmaz with a bullet header that crashed in off the crossbar, leaving Fofana with no chance.

After a few years abroad, I returned to Nigeria and faced a dilemma. Let me tell you all about it. A few days ago, I was dragging my luggage through Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Everything felt bright and beautiful. Not necessarily in aesthetics, but in the vibrant colours, sounds, and energy all around. After three [...]

Mr Ogba described the forthcoming conference as a strong endorsement of the progress Nigeria has made in staging world-class marathon events The post Running Conference in Lagos set to revolutionise road races in Africa – Ogba appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

…forum to finalise reconciliation of guber aspirants  As political activities ahead of the Osun State 2026 governorship election gather momentum, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator The post Osun 2026: Basiru, ex-lawmakers begin consultations to boost APC chances appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

New scrutiny of official US justice documents has exposed unresolved inconsistencies in the timeline surrounding the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying long-standing public doubts and fuelling persistent rumours that he may not have died in federal custody as officially stated. A press statement issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the […]

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected illicit drugs, including 101 wraps of Canadian loud and nine bags of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp, during an operation in Ibadan. The seizure was made at an apartment located on Abanise Street, Academy area of Olomi, following actionable intelligence, the [...]

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of Dr. Ibrahim Tahir and his brother, Abu. Both brothers were kidnapped on January The post Police arrest three suspected kidnappers over abduction of Edo doctor  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The state police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the arrests were made following intelligence-led operations targeting kidnapping networks in Auchi and its environs.

Victor Osimhen achieved a personal milestone after scoring his 15th goal of the season as Galatasaray crushed Rizespor 3-0 to retain top spot in the Super Lig.

He attributed his enthusiasm to the calibre of politicians on parade in the ADC. The post 2027: ADC Has People To Challenge Tinubu, Defeating Him Requires Collective Effort — Dalung appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen was on target as Turkish giants Galatasaray secured a commanding 3-0 away win against Çaykur Rizespor on Sunday. Osimhen’s goal, his 15th of the season, completed a comprehensive performance for the reigning champions. Galatasaray opened the scoring through Barış Yılmaz, who expertly headed home Noa Lang’s precise cross. Yılmaz then turned […]

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three young children by suspected kidnappers in Abakaliki, the state capital. The children were reportedly taken in the early hours of Saturday at Nkwegu, opposite the Nkwegu Military Cantonment gate, in Abakaliki Local Government Area. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer [...]

Nigerian rapper Falz slams the government’s response to the Kwara massacre, citing misplaced priorities as politicians focus on 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-falz-slams-govt-over-kwara-massacre-cites-misplaced-priorities/

Former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane, has said Manchester City’s 2-1 win at Liverpool, is a “hammer blow” for Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City came from behind to win 2-1 at Anfield, thanks to a late Erling Haaland penalty. Dominik Szobozslai put the Reds in front with a sensational free-kick, before Bernardo […] EPL: Man City’s win over Liverpool a hammer blow for Arsenal – Roy Keane

CHIDI UGWU The Federal Government is set to introduce a new performance and accountability benchmark for state-owned enterprises as the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) prepares to roll out its…