An Adamawa APC governorship aspirant alleges irregularities in the party’s primary election, questioning the transparency and fairness of the process. Read Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-apc-gov-primary-marred-by-irregularities-aspirant/

The National Bureau of Statistics reports the average cost of a healthy diet reached N1,513 per day in February, a 3.76% increase from January. Read More: https://punchng.com/cost-of-healthy-diet-per-day-hit-n1513-in-february-nbs/

A Nigerian-American man, Adepoju Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for attempting to steal over $22,000 in dividend fraud. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-jailed-18-months-for-dividend-fraud-in-us/

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing the total to five since May 15. Learn about the latest developments and containment efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-new-ebola-cases-confirmed-in-uganda/

Galatasaray President, Dursun Özbek, has ruled out any possibility of the club selling their star striker Victor Osimhen in the summer. Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Galatasaray this summer after he won the Turkish Super Lig title with the team. Clubs like Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona have […] Turkey: ‘He performed magnificently’ – Galatasaray President speaks on club selling Osimhen

Former Senator Halliru Jika secures the Bauchi ADC governorship ticket for the 2027 election. Discover how the African Democratic Congress affirmed his can Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-lawmaker-gets-bauchi-adc-governorship-ticket/

Governor Zulum formally presented Borno APC guber candidate, Mustapha Gubio, to President Tinubu, praising his commitment to peace in the Northeast. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-presents-borno-apc-guber-candidate-to-tinubu/

Forty years ago, an army of battle-ready policemen invaded Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Samaru, Zaria. This was on 22 and 23 May, 1986. The mission was to disperse a peaceful, carnival-like, students’ protest. The dancing students chorused: “Ango-Must-Go”. The police were invited by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ango Abdullahi to disperse them. Many students, and […] The post Repression on campus and the making of the “Ango-Must-Go” protests, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Three Nigerian women rescued from Mali recount horrific experiences of forced prostitution and abuse after being lured with fake job offers. Learn their st Read More: https://punchng.com/we-were-beaten-for-refusing-rescued-nigerian-women-detail-mali-trafficking-abuse/

The governor made the promise on the premise of the massive turnout recorded during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Ward 2, Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area. The post APC Presidential Primaries: Edo To Deliver 2.5 Million Votes For Tinubu In 2027 – Okpebholo  appeared first on Channels Television.

The Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, has intensified safety enforcement operations across major ferry terminals in the state, confiscating 120 damaged life jackets from boat operators during a compliance inspection exercise. The operation, carried out on Friday, was aimed at ensuring strict adherence to waterways safety regulations and improving operational standards within the state’s water transport […] Lagos: LASWA seizes 120 damaged life jackets during safety inspection

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has won the Premier League Player of the Season award. Fernandes has scored eight goals and equalled the record for most assists in a single campaign, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, with 20 The 31-year-old has won the award for the first time in his career and becomes […] Bruno Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season

The Nigerian Navy has pledged to intensify efforts to secure the nation’s waterways to ensure safety and enable businesses to thrive within the maritime domain. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made the commitment during a special Juma’at prayer service held at the Eastern Naval Command Mosque on IBB Way, Calabar, as part […]

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced a power outage in the Presidential Villa, Supreme Court, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and other parts of Abuja. AEDC disclosed this in a notice on Saturday. The distribution company attributed the outage to a technical fault. Areas affected include State House, the Supreme Court, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Lugbe, […] Blackout hits Presidential Villa, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, other parts of Abuja

American rapper Rob Base, widely known for the 1988 hip-hop hit ‘It Takes Two,’ has died at the age of 59 after battling cancer. Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard, reportedly passed away on Friday while surrounded by members of his family, according to a statement shared on his official Instagram page. The statement described the late rapper […] American Hip-Hop star Rob Base dies after cancer battle

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Saturday declared that the promised 2.7 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election remained “settled and achievable,” as the All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its presidential primaries across the country. Okpebholo spoke at his ancestral home in Uwessa, Esan Central Local Government Area […]

On March 18, 2026, President Tinubu directed ministers to resign for 2027 elections. Ex-ministers faced mixed results in APC primaries, reshaping party dynamics.

A graduate of the Department of Computer Science has displayed the two awards that his University of Ibadan faculty gave to him, triggering reactions.

Peter Obi denies avoiding Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election, clarifying their political relationship and his recent party defection. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-not-running-from-atiku-obi/

A leading event production executive and managing director/chief executive officer of Engraced Events and Entertainment, Itoto Emmanuel, has raised concerns over what he described as the growing burden of multiple taxation and overlapping regulatory charges affecting operators in Nigeria’s entertainment and events industry. Emmanuel said while he acknowledges the importance of government revenue for national […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued four abducted victims, arrested suspected terrorist collaborators and logistics suppliers, while also recording fresh surrenders of insurgents’ family members during intensified operations across the North East.

Anambra State Police Command arrests an officer for the death of a three-month-old baby in Okija. Investigation ongoing to ensure justice is served. Read More: https://punchng.com/policeman-arrested-over-death-of-three-month-old-in-anambra/

The widow of a teacher allegedly killed during the recent attack on schools in Oyo State has appealed to the government and security agencies to recover her husband’s remains for burial. Mrs. Mary Oyedokun made the appeal after her husband, Mr. Michael Oyedokun, a teacher at Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, was abducted alongside several teachers […]

In Imo, troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Izombe, in conjunction with local security outfit, rescued three kidnapped victims along the Oguta–Owerri road in Oguta Local Government Area.

Nigeria’s trade surplus rose sharply to $480 million in January 2026, driven by stronger export earnings from crude oil and petroleum products, according to the latest Monthly Economic Report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The report showed that the surplus represented a 220 per cent month-on-month increase compared to the $150 million recorded […]

Energy analysts have warned that if the Gulf exports is materially disrupted for an extended period, the world could temporarily lose close to one fifth of globally traded oil supply. They also stated that even partial rerouting would likely fail to offset the disruption fully. The consequences would extend well beyond energy markets as inflation […]

In the statement, the Director-General of the foundation, Joseph Onoja said the proposed Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2025, was imperative and critical to strengthening Nigeria’s legal framework against wildlife crimes. The post World Biodiversity Day: NCF urges Tinubu to sign endangered species bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish run as investors raked in N344 billion in gains to end the week on a positive note. This was the case, as data from Nigerian Exchange Limited on Friday showed that market capitalization increased by 0.22 percent, adding N344 billion to investors’ portfolios as the market opened at N159.733 trillion […] Nigerian stock market ends week on positive note as investors gain N344bn

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stated that his administration met 948 dysfunctional primary healthcare centres across the state as part of its initial challenges. Otti made the assertion when he hosted a delegation from BudgIT Foundation in his office in Nvosi, explaining that other sectors of the economy like education were not better […]

DR Congo's 2026 World Cup preparations have suffered setbacks as the Ebola outbreak has forced the cancellation of their training camp, forcing FIFA and USA to react

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident stemmed from a dispute between a landlord and a tenant in which a police officer handling the matter mistakenly hit a baby. The post Police detain officer linked to death of three-month-old baby appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Ododo further stated that the conduct of the primaries reflected President Bola Tinubu’s belief in democratic principles and due process. The post Ododo, Yahaya Bello Vote In APC Presidential Primaries, Praise Transparent Electoral Process In Kogi appeared first on Channels Television.

Peter Obi contrasts UK and Nigerian banking, stating UK banks offered him loans based on his educational background, not collateral. He advocates for insti Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-banks-gave-me-loans-based-on-educational-background-not-collateral-obi/

In his welcome address, Kubiangha welcomed the inductees into the NYSC family and congratulated them on their successful appointment. He described the induction as a critical step towards building a workforce that is disciplined, efficient and committed to the ideals of national service.

“All other contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses, will remain the same. Stakeholders are requested to take note of this change and update their records accordingly,” the company said. The post Airtel Africa Plc announces change of London registered office address appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

England manager Thomas Tuchel is already facing mounting pressure ahead of the World Cup after former Premier League striker Troy Deeney blasted his squad selection and warned that failure to win the tournament should cost him his job.   The News Chronicle reports that criticism intensified after Tuchel left out major stars including Phil Foden […]