The Yobe State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all recreational centres during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations due to security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-yobe-shuts-recreational-centres-over-security-concerns/

Oyo State is launching a new loan scheme to empower young farmers. Learn about the youth agribusiness loans aimed at boosting economic growth and food secu Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-plans-loan-scheme-for-youths-in-agribusiness/

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, extends warm greetings to Muslim faithful on Eid al-Fitr, calling for unity, peace, and tolerance in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-fubara-preaches-unity-tolerance/

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, invites anti-graft agencies like EFCC and ICPC to probe federal road projects, ensuring transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/umahi-invites-anti-graft-agencies-to-probe-road-projects/

A new report by BudgIT’s Tracka reveals N24bn in unexecuted, abandoned, and fraudulently delivered public projects across various Nigerian states. Read More: https://punchng.com/n24bn-public-projects-abandoned-in-states-report/

Get the full list of fixtures, dates, and venues for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. See who’s playing who in the race to the final. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-fixtures-dates-venues-of-champions-league-quarter-finals/

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has convicted and fined six motorists for various Lagos traffic offences, including driving against traffic. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-convicts-fines-six-lagos-motorists-for-traffic-offences/

The Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to defeated finalists Morocco may have belatedly corrected an injustice, but…

Nigeria faces a N94.53 petrol price gap between imports and local supply, raising concerns about reliance on foreign fuel amid rising retail prices and import prices

The African Union Commission has condemned the suicide bombings in Maiduguri, describing the attacks as a serious threat to peace and a violation of human rights. In a statement by the spokesperson, Nuur Mohamud Sheekh, Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf expressed solidarity with Nigeria, offering condolences to victims’ families and wishing the injured a quick recovery. He […] Borno bombings: African Union rallies support to help Nigeria fight terrorism

For Onuachu, the streak may have ended, but the mission remains unchanged: lead the line, chase history, and carry Trabzonspor into Europe The post Onuachu’s goal streak ends, but Trabzonspor march on in European push appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has revealed that Mohamed Salah asked for a substitution against Galatasaray during both sides’ UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg fixture on Wednesday. Slot spoke at his post-match interview after Liverpool defeated Galatasaray 4-0 to advance to the Champions League quarter-final stage. Slot’s side will now face Champions League holders […] UCL: Salah asked for substitution against Galatasaray – Liverpool manager Slot

A Nigerian woman, 44, and her two children died in a tragic US road crash in Texas. The head-on collision with a truck is under investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-woman-two-children-killed-in-us-road-crash/

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has intensified consultations within the party following a high level meeting with the Governor of…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State addresses speculation about leaving the PDP for the APC as the 2027 elections approach, sharing his stance and plans.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Oyo State has deployed 1,705 officers to strategic locations across the state to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The State Commandant, Augustine Padonu, announced the deployment while addressing personnel prior to their operational assignment, stating that the officers have been positioned to ensure […] Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys over 1,700 officers in Oyo

The Opta SuperComputer is backing Arsenal to clinch the first Champions League trophy in the club’s history this year. Mikel Arteta’s men saw off Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16 and will now play Sporting in the quarter-final. They have been given a 29.95% chance of winning the competition. Bayern Munich, who thrashed Atalanta […] Champions League: SuperComputer predicts trophy winners ahead of quarter-finals

Afrobeats star Asake revealed how he defied his father at age 15 to pursue music and shared why he still holds deep love for him despite their strained relationship

Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put Miami 1-0 up in the second leg of their last-16 clash in the regional club competition. The post Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out appeared first on Vanguard News.

Civil servants and pensioners in Kwara State, have received their salaries and pensions for the month of March, ahead of the Eid- el- Fitr celebration. The payment of workers’ salaries and retirees’ pensions commenced since Monday, March 16,2026. The early salary and pension payments followed the directive given by the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The […]

A 27-year-old Nigerian student has been arrested in South Africa for allegedly possessing cocaine valued at over R600,000 (about N49 million). Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-student-arrested-with-n49m-cocaine-in-safrica/

The All Progressive Congress, APC, in Kano State, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the NNPP Spokesperson, Ibrahim Karaye and the NNPP to retract the allegations that the Kano government of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is Influencing court proceedings, and tender a public apology. The APC, warned that failure to comply with the ultimatum would […] Kano APC gives NNPP 72 hours to retract allegations of influencing judiciary

Get your morning recap of Nigeria news today. Top stories include a new Nigeria-UK security alliance, Saudi Arabia’s Eid-el-Fitr date, and Super Eagles upd Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-nigeria-britain-set-for-fresh-security-alliances-saudi-arabia-declares-friday-eid-el-fitr-other-top-stories/

Despite the discomfort, Osimhen pressed on, showing flashes of his usual determination. His only real sight of goal came late in the first half, but his header drifted wide The post “Osimhen is in pain” — Galatasaray coach gives update on Nigerian striker’s injury appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tottenham Hotspur are out of the Champions League after their round of 16 defeat to Atletico Madrid and despite drawing against Liverpool last weekend in the Premier League, their continuity…

ABUJA  – TheKanoElectricityDistributionCompany (KEDCO) hasreleasedanewscheduleof approvedpricesforsmartelectricitymetersundertheMeterAssetProvider(MAP) scheme, while also notifying customers of planned weekend power outages across parts of its franchise area due to ongoing transmission infrastructure upgrades.  Accordingtoanoticeissued by thedistribution…

ABUJA  – A major renewable energy project valued at N7.4 billion is set to expand electricity access across several rural communities in Ebonyi State, marking an early milestone in a newly…

ABUJA  – The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has initiated a strategic collaboration with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) aimed at strengthening safety, standardization, and quality assurance within…

Cristian Espinoza fired home the second-half goal that sent Nashville SC to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, knocking out Inter Miami on a milestone night for Argentinian star Lionel Messi.…

A new support group, the Peter Mbah Progressive Movement (PMPM), dedicated to the reelection of Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has been launched in Enugu, promising to take his performance directly to the grassroots. At the inauguration of the Enugu North Senatorial District chapter of the organisation at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, on […]

In a significant boost to educational development in Jigawa State, the Nasiru Haladu Danu (NHD) Foundation on Thursday day officially launched its scholarship program for over Hundred (100) indigent students…

After flying off the toy shelves, China's snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls will soon come alive on the big screen, with maker Pop Mart announcing a collaboration with Sony Pictures. The post Labubu creators hope for monster film hit in Sony co-production appeared first on Vanguard News.

England made history following the conclusion of this week’s Champions League Round of 16 second-leg fixtures played on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Recall that four Premier League clubs from England were eliminated from the Champions League Round of 16 stage. They are Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Newcastle United. Manchester City were defeated by […] UCL: England makes history after four EPL clubs eliminated from competition

 Building a start-up around your innovation  In Part Two of this series, we examined the strategy of licensing an innovation to an existing organization with the capability to bring it…

…Laud Dangote Refinery’s buffer As Middle East conflicts continue to disrupt global oil markets, major fuel marketers in the country have assured the public that Nigeria currently has a stockpile of over 30 days of petrol supply, shielding consumers from immediate shortages. This reassurance emerged from a timely high-level webinar convened on Wednesday by the […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that those behind the recent attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno capital, will be decisively confronted. The post Those behind Borno attacks will be decisively confronted – Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.