The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made a slight adjustment to the schedule for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), shifting the arrival time for candidates in the first session. The board disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday. It said candidates scheduled for the […]

The Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, has said a total of 12,624 students will graduate during its upcoming 29th and 30th combined convocations. The institution’s vice-chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, who disclosed this yesterday during a pre-convocation press briefing, said there would be automatic employment for the overall best graduating students. He said the move was […]

The federal government has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme. The Federal Ministry of Education announced that applications for the new cohort commenced yesterday and invited interested Nigerians to enrol in the nationwide skills development initiative designed to strengthen technical capacity and address unemployment. […]

Members of the Coalition of Good Leadership Groups in Nigeria have expressed concern over the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, which has escalated into a legal dispute before a competent court. The coalition’s national chairman, Comrade Shamsuddeen Suleiman and secretary-general, Comrade John Okoronkwo, said after extensive deliberations, they recognise […]

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the government of President Bola Tinubu of  suppressing opposition politics, warning that Nigeria’s democratic space is shrinking. Obi, who stated this when he appeared on ARISE PrimeTime yesterday, said the refusal to grant his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), access to major venues […]

Justice Bello Kawu of the High Court of the  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the renewal and restructure of the nation’s pipeline surveillance contract. The federal government awarded  pipeline survlance contract to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd. The court made the decision after an exparte motion FCT/HC/M/4534/2026 filed and […]

The World Bank has commenced a four-day mid-term review of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Bauchi, Gombe, and Plateau states to assess progress, identify implementation challenges, and measures to ensure the project meets its development objectives. Speaking during the L-PRES statewide field mission held at Chartwell Hotel in Bauchi yesterday, the […]

HENRY Onyemanze Nwosu, MON, the Nigerian national team player who departed this world on March 14, was not just a footballer; he was a symbol of Nigeria’s emerging football greatness, a pure and undiluted star and a technical genius whose expertise could not be hidden even at a very young age. Born in Umuoye, Owerri […]

One of the children of Alhaji Mohammed Sani Omolori, the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Abbas Mohammed Sani, Has petitioned the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe the alleged involvement of his brother Mr Abdulrazaq Ataba Sani Omolori, in the missing of the property of their late father. The petitioner, asked […]

THERE is a joke about a child who failed his promotion examination. The child devised a painless get away to break the bad news to his no nonsense parents. Striding home with all smiles, the child opened the conversation with his parents. First, he asked his father if he remembered Orikogbo Orimoogunje, the brilliant boy […]

Nigerians are becoming  increasingly unhappy with their lot, according to a recent research findings. The country has been ranked 106th out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report – a position that continues a downward trend. Nigeria was ranked 105th in 2025 and 102nd in 2024. This downward slide becomes clearer when viewed […]

The Edo State Police Command has arrested six police personnel and four civilians over their alleged involvement in an extortion syndicate targeting residents of Benin, the state capital. Their arrest was disclosed yesterday in Benin by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem. Ikoedem said the arrest followed a series of complaints from members of the […]

Nigeria’s unemployment paradox is ultimately a measurement problem with real-world consequences. The country is not as employed as the headline rate implies, and it is not as unemployed as the 2020 peak implied. The truth is a labour market in which most people are doing something, but most of what they are doing does not […] The post Nigeria: Why 33% are jobless and everyone else seems to be working, By Akinola Morakinyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Residents of Ibadan have been encouraged to embrace peace, prayer and unity as the 2026 Shiloh Week of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Oyo Province Two, brought renewed spiritual hope to the community. The Pastor-in-Charge of RCCG Oyo Province Two, Pastor Samuel Adeyemo, urged nations involved in international conflicts to adopt dialogue, rather […]

•Push for unified protection strategy As millions of African migrant workers continue to navigate exploitation, unsafe conditions, and weak access to justice, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Trade Union Migration Network are convening a pivotal regional workshop in Nigeria aimed at closing the continent’s widening protection gaps. Scheduled for May 18–20, 2026 […]

In a significant push to deepen Nigeria’s digital economy and expand employment opportunities, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has commenced a high-level training programme equipping 31 participants drawn from 10 countries across Africa and Europe with critical fibre optic infrastructure skills. The intensive programme, hosted at DBI […]

THE National Executive Council (NEC) of a socio-cultural group of Igbomina indigenes, the Omo Ibile Igbomina, has called on its members to remain calm and law-abiding following the elevation of the Mogaji of Ganmo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The National President of the organisation, Sir Bisi Fakayode, in a statement by […]

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSLAW) has warned against the diversion of officially procured weapons. The national coordinator of the centre, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG),  Johnson Kokumo (retd), gave the warning at the inauguration of a capacity development programme on Arms Physical Security and Stockpile Management […]

In thinking about Adamawa’s future, it is important to avoid both cynicism and blind optimism. The state has seen cycles of expectation that did not always translate into lasting progress. At the same time, it retains a level of potential that makes it worth the effort to get leadership right. Thus, the decision ahead is […] The post Galadima and Adamawa at the edge of a new possibility, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Residents of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State came together in a show of unity and community spirit as the Asiwaju Odumosu Foundation organised a peaceful solidarity walk, on Saturday, in support of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun. The procession drew youths, women, traders and community members who filled major streets with songs, banners and […]

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former oil minister, told jurors on Monday, she did not abuse her position to seek or take bribes, as she stands trial on corruption charges in London. Alison-Madueke, minister for petroleum resources between 2010 and 2015 under then-President Goodluck Jonathan, has pleaded not guilty to five- counts of accepting bribes and a […]

Africa’s investment share of global FDI remains stuck at 4-6%, a PAMA report reveals. The continent struggles with shallow industrialisation and volatility Read More: https://punchng.com/africas-global-investment-share-lingers-at-4-6/

Threaten fresh action The Akoko communities of Ondo State have kicked against the failure of the state government to comply with the judgment nullifying the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. Speaking on behalf of the people, a socio-cultural and developmental organisation in the state, the Akoko Development Group (ADG), threatened to seek […]

Nigeria’s government to seek cheaper funding at IMF/World Bank meetings to combat economic pressures from global tensions and rising domestic costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-cheaper-funding-amid-global-economic-tensions/

Ghana have named Carlo Queiroz as the new head coach of their senior national football team, the Black Stars. The former Real Madrid coach, who has also previously managed Manchester United, Portugal, and Iran, will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Queiroz is set to […]

The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, banditry, robbery and other criminal offences in three months nationwide. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said this during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Placid said 17 rifles of various models, 111 live ammunition of […]

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Peter Obi, has called for a return to democratic principles exemplified by late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, particularly in safeguarding opposition parties and ensuring credible elections. Obi made the remarks during an appearance on Prime Time show on Arise News Channel on Monday night, where he reflected on his political […]

The Federal Government’s local content policy in infrastructure delivery is gaining traction on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, as HITECH Construction Company, contractor handling section 3B part of the highway ramps up community engagement and workforce inclusion across the Cross River axis. Field assessments and stakeholder interactions on Section 3B of the project reveal that […]

  Noah Okafor fired Leeds to a long-awaited 2-1 win over 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford as the Premier League strugglers boosted their bid to avoid relegation on Monday’s night. Okafor punished United’s sloppy defending with a brace in the first-half before Lisandro Martinez was sent off after pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair after the […]

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday to begin an 11-day tour of Africa – the longest trip so far of his papacy – which began less than a year ago. The head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is due to visit Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea after his stop in Algeria. In […]

Island Titans Cricket Club defeated Ibeju Lekki Cricket Club by 67 runs to claim the CCC 40-over title at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval. Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-island-titans-win-ccc-40-over-title/

Nasarawa APC stakeholders rally in Lafia, showing massive support for Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada’s governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-apc-stakeholders-rally-support-for-wadadas-govship-ambition/

The Kaduna Roads Agency (KADRA) has announced that asphalt works on the Kwoi Road projects in Jaba local government area of Kaduna State have reached an advanced stage, with the project now at 92 per cent completion. The agency said the projects which are being executed under the administration of Governor Uba Sani, was on […]

About 30,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in the Dominican Republic in recent days following persistent heavy rainfall caused by weather systems lingering over the Caribbean nation and dumping rain across much of its northern region for more than a month. Local media reports indicated that three people have died in the […]

Efforts are underway to organise a new round of talks between the United States (U.S.) and Iran following inconclusive negotiations held in Islamabad, officials said. According to The Wall Street Journal, mediators were pushing to reconvene discussions within days to preserve a fragile two-week ceasefire. Key issues remain unresolved, including the reopening of the Strait […]

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to transform Northern Nigeria, asserting that no other political actor has the vision he holds for the region. Obi made the statement on Monday night during an interview on ARISE News Channel, where he addressed issues of […]