In October 2025, PREMIUM TIMES exclusively reported how the coup plotters marked key government officials for assassination and arrest. The post What coup plotters planned for me, others – General Musa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria is set to emerge as Africa’s leading contributor to global economic growth in 2026, surpassing South Africa, according to the latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a gradual shift in the continent’s economic landscape. Nigeria is forecasted to surpass South Africa as Africa’s leading contributor to global economic growth by 2026, […]

President Trump announced the US is in talks with Cuba’s leadership for a potential deal, following increased pressure and threats of an oil blockade. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-in-talks-with-cubas-top-leaders-trump/

NEW YORK — Rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has suggested he may produce a documentary centred on fellow music mogul Jay-Z, after the latter’s name appeared in newly released Jeffrey Epstein case files containing unverified public tips. The remarks, according to AllhipHop.com, followed a social media post in which 50 Cent shared AI-generated […]

Get the latest updates from the 2026 Grammy Awards. See the complete list of Grammys 2026 winners as they are announced throughout the night. Read More: https://punchng.com/grammys-2026-full-list-of-winners-updating-live/

The hospital expressed sympathy with the family of the deceased, describing her death as a painful loss. The post How singer Ifunanya Nwagene died – Abuja hospital appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

GOMA, Congo — A landslide earlier this week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authorities said Saturday. The collapse took place Wednesday at the Rubaya mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, the spokesperson of the rebel-appointed governor […]

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s government is poised to ratify a pivotal Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement (PPSA) covering Invictus Energy’s assets in the Cabora Bassa basin by the end of March, a move expected to clarify the fiscal and legal framework for future exploration and development. The PPSA, once approved, will provide much-needed certainty over the terms […]

The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has refuted allegations of negligence in the death of a fast-rising Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwagene, who reportedly died after suffering complications from a snake bite. The tertiary hospital said its medical team deployed all necessary interventions to save the young artiste but could not prevent the fatal outcome. Nwagene, popularly [...]

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has revealed that he was listed as one of the targets in an alleged coup plot uncovered by the military, saying the plan was to shoot him if he resisted arrest. Musa made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, days after the [...]

A five-year-old boy, Foo whose arrest during a controversial immigration operation under former United States President Donald Trump sparked global outrage, has been reunited with his family, a US lawmaker has confirmed. The child, Liam Conejo Ramos, was taken into custody alongside his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement [...]

Security forces in Niger State have successfully freed over 70 kidnapped victims in a major operation. The state’s speaker commended the army and DSS. Read More: https://punchng.com/70-kidnapped-victims-freed-by-security-forces-says-niger-speaker/

Arsenal wins the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, defeating Corinthians 3-2 in extra-time to secure a historic $2.3 million prize payout. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-win-inaugural-fifa-womens-champions-cup/

Tottenham did fierce rival Arsenal a huge favor in the Premier League title race on Sunday. Dominik Solanke scored a second-half double — including one from an outrageous scorpion kick — as Spurs came from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with second-place Manchester City, leaving Arsenal with a six-point lead with 14 […]

Speaking during the courtesy visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu read out achievements of his administration in the last six years through the delivery of the THEMES+ developmental agenda, which has impacted millions of Lagos residents positively.

Pep Guardiola insists Man City will keep fighting in the Premier League title race despite a damaging 2-2 draw with Tottenham after blowing a two-goal lead Read More: https://punchng.com/man-city-wont-surrender-in-title-race-guardiola/

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and TUC will hold a solidarity rally in Abuja to support striking FCT workers fighting for their rights and unpaid salari Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-tuc-to-hold-solidarity-rally-in-abuja-february-3/

The defence minister characterized the coup plotters as “a bunch of unserious individuals,” questioning their resolve to challenge the Armed Forces.  The post I was a target of coup plot; I was supposed to be shot – Gen Musa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The attempted coup was part of growing security concerns in parts of West Africa, where several countries have experienced military takeovers in recent years. The post VIDEO: Nigeria Foiled Benin Republic Attempt Within 12 Hours — General Musa appeared first on Channels Television.

  Left to Right: Former Senate President and Son-in-Law of the deceased, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, widow of the deceased, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and…

The Abuakwa South Constituency, under the leadership of Member of Parliament Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has been widely applauded for orchestrating one of the most effective grassroots campaigns in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries. The well-coordinated strategy helped the area deliver the highest vote margin for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the Eastern Region.

The world of music has honoured a giant: Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound. His courage, creativity, and conviction defined a generation and continue to inspire the world. [...]

He said Oyetola had no constitutional or statutory role in the administration, disbursement or control of local government funds anywhere in Nigeria. The post Oyetola’s aide dismisses Osun Assembly’s LG funds claims appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria is launching over 60 high-priority gas projects to boost production and drive industrialisation under its new Gas Master Plan 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-targets-60-gas-projects-to-boost-production/

In June, gunmen attacked the Yelwata community of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, kiling scores and leaving hundreds displaced.  The post FG To Arraign Suspects In Benue Killings On Monday appeared first on Channels Television.

The Assembly alleged, without providing evidence, that Mr Oyetola, a former governor of Osun State and a nephew of President Bola Tinubu, had been issuing directives on the disbursement of local government allocations. The post Osun Assembly accuses Oyetola of illegal control of council funds, warns UBA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FMC Abuja responds to claims of negligence in the snake bite death of singer Ifunanya Nwagene, stating all necessary treatments were administered. Read More: https://punchng.com/snake-bite-fmc-denies-negligence-in-abuja-singers-death/

“It is good to be African. Being African means having high expectations for our quality of life, our food systems and our services, and we must rise to meet those expectations,” Mr Madjie stated.

MELBOURNE, Australia — As only true champions do, Novak Djokovic assessed a tournament where he got within two sets of achieving a record 25th Grand Slam title as something to work on. In an Australian Open final where both men were chasing history, 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz came back to beat Djokovic in four sets on […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has charged political and professional elites in Ogun West Senatorial District to set aside personal ambitions and embrace unity of purpose if the district must realise its long-held aspiration to produce the Governor of Ogun State in 2027. Bamidele made the call on Sunday in […] The post 2027: Unity key to Ogun West governorship aspiration — Senate Leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

There have been insinuations that Ifunaya Nwagene died at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi because there was no anti-venom drug to treat her.

HARARE – The Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO)’s investment arm, Terrestrial Holdings (Private) Limited, is under investigation by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) over a US$6.8 million corruption scandal linked to the construction of a multi-purpose three-storey building in Avondale, Harare, documents reveal. The probe centres on allegations that Terrestrial Holdings abused CIO influence to secure […]

Nigeria’s oil exports will fall by 225,000 barrels per day in February following the shutdown of the Bonga FPSO for scheduled turnaround maintenance. The post Nigeria’s oil exports to drop as Bonga FPSO undergoes maintenance appeared first on Vanguard News.

FMC Abuja refutes negligence claims in musician Ifunanya Nwagene's death, citing immediate care and anti-venom treatment for her severe snake bite complications.

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Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday. The post Atletico agree deal to sign Lookman from Atalanta appeared first on Vanguard News.