The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reportedly preparing to reinstate Ivorian official Doué Normandez as Director of its Referees Committee, signalling a potential shift in the organisation’s approach to officiating standards across the continent. Normandez, a respected figure in African refereeing circles, was relieved of his duties in August during a restructuring exercise led […]

Pretty Mike has reacted after he won the court case against NDLEAS. He shared how he feels and appreciated the people who stood by him during the period.

CHRICED said rising violence, unemployment, inflation and shrinking civic space are eroding the country’s foundations, urging government and institutions to act decisively to avert further decline. The post Group warns of national emergency as insecurity, hardship deepen in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Amid Middle-East Tensions that have made Aviation fuel also known as Jet-A1 experience over 300 per cent surge in price, domestic airlines under the umbrella of the Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) have issued a warning of a possible nationwide shutdown of flight operations beginning Monday, April 20, 2026. The operators said the cost of […]

Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists have reportedly killed a Nigerian police officer and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF. This was disclosed in a post on X by a security analyst, Brant Philip. He said the police officer and CJTF members were captured previously in separate locations in Borno […] ISWAP terrorists execute Nigerian police officer, two CJTF members

International donors pledge €1.5 billion in aid for Sudan, marking three years of a devastating war that has displaced millions and caused a major crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/donors-pledge-1-5bn-euros-as-sudan-marks-three-years-of-war/

Nigeria’s 2026 Flood Outlook has warned that over 14,000 communities across 33 states and FCT faced severe flood risks between April and November.

The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has announced the cancellation of classification matches for teams placed between 17th and 32nd at the forthcoming 47th Men’s African Club Championship in Kigali. The tournament, scheduled to run from 22 April to 3 May, has been expanded to accommodate a record number of participating teams. A total of […]

A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has reacted to a growing controversy involving an Islamic scholar and a pastor, stressing that both sides acted wrongly and urging respect for the law. In a post shared on X, Ahmad said he had been tagged by many people over reports that a scholar placed a bounty on […] Bashir Ahmad condemns insult of Prophet Muhammad, bounty placed on pastor

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) must pay compensation to former national team co-coach Mehdi Nafti following a contractual dispute linked to his departure in July 2024. According to the ruling, the FTF has been ordered to pay 142,000 Tunisian dinars (approximately €41,500) after failing to […]

Atiku Abubakar asserts that consensus will be the primary approach for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary ahead of the 2027 elections.

Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, his national team coach Didier Deschamps said Wednesday. The post France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

A frontline clearing agent, Dr. Segun Musa, has cautioned that the ongoing implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) at Nigeria’s seaports could undermine the Federal Government’s economic gains if executed prematurely. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Musa, who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Widescope Group, argued that Nigeria is not yet […]

Kano police have arrested two Kano fraudsters from a syndicate that impersonated spirits (Aljannu) over the phone to defraud over 500 victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-fraudsters-in-kano/

CADA defends Governor Otti's administration, highlighting developmental progress in Abia, including improved roads, stable electricity, and enhanced sanitation.

Former Ogun Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye defects to the APC, declaring his intention to seek re-election for the Odogbolu State Constituency. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-ex-minority-leader-joins-apc-declares-re-election-bid/

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested and arraigned nine traffic offenders as part of the ongoing ‘Operation No Traffic Gridlock’ in the Sango-Ota area of the state. The offenders are Rufus Kunle, Sanni Ogbewi, Aremu Oluwatunmise, Kayode Ariyo, Wisdom Akpan, Yinka Molaolu, Olushola Adebowale, Ikechukwu Ogah and Nwuda Chukwuka. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP […] Police arrest, arraign nine traffic offenders in Ogun

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has blamed their exit from the Champions League on key refereeing decisions. Paul Cubarsi was dismissed for a last-man tackle as Atletico Madrid won the first leg at the Nou Camp. Although Barca took a two-goal lead in the second leg, Ademola Lookman pulled one back for Atletico. Hansi Flick’s men […] UCL: Laporta lists five refereeing decisions that cost Barcelona against Atletico

Nigerian actress Victoria Inyama opens up about her traumatic but ‘beneficial’ female circumcision experience, sparking a conversation on FGM. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-victoria-inyama-opens-up-on-circumcision-experience/

Grief hung heavy in the air on Wednesday as Nigeria bid a final farewell to Late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Ismail and other soldiers who died in active service, their lives cut short in the line of duty.

Oseni Braimah, a brigadier-general killed by terrorists in Benisheikh, Kaga LGA of Borno State, has been laid to rest. The post Photos: Brigadier-General, soldiers killed by terrorists buried in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is willing to step aside for Peter Obi if the latter emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday. When asked if he would step down for Obi if he […]

Antoine Griezmann is daring to dream of a perfect ending to his Atlético Madrid career after helping the club reach their first UEFA Champions League semi-final in nine years following a tense aggregate victory over FC Barcelona. Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat at the Metropolitano Stadium, Atlético progressed 3-2 on aggregate, with the final whistle […]

The United States is discussing holding a second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, the White House said on Wednesday. The post White House confirms second round of Iran talks in Pakistan appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, opening talks with Sinoma New Materials Nigeria Company Limited to deploy innovative technologies aimed at delivering affordable homes at scale. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a high-level meeting with the global building materials […]

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda led a government delegation to the burial of Hajiya Hauwa Abdulkadir Nasir, wife of the Government House Chief of Staff. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-katsina-gov-at-burial-of-chief-of-staffs-wife/

Nigeria’s National Assembly and executive branch commit to closing gaps in the nation’s budgeting process to align it with national development plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-fg-to-close-gaps-in-budgeting-development-planning/

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government would be unable to conduct a free and fair election in 2027 under a competitive multi-party system, insisting that the ruling party is structurally inclined to manipulate the electoral process to its advantage. Lawal made […]

The Edo State Government has issued a 21-day ultimatum to members of the Hausa community residing around

A video of a popular OPM woman driving around a compound with her autistic husband caught the attention of netizens who reacted in the comments section.

Kun Khalifat FC Chairman, Michelle Amaefula, has commended his players for their recent impressive performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Owerri-based club have recorded back-to-back wins in their battle against relegation. Kun Khalifat FC currently sit bottom of the NPFL table with 39 points. Amaefula insisted that they won’t give up in […] NPFL: Kun Khalifat will keep fighting for survival – Amaefula

A former lecturer with the Mechanical Engineering Department, Bayero University, Kano, Dr Muttaqha Rabe-Darma, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Katsina Central Senatorial seat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ex-don, who is contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledged to use his extensive experience […]

Akwa United are optimistic of securing promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Promise Keepers trail Nigeria National League, NNL, Conference A leaders Sporting Lagos with one point. Akwa United will do battle with Solution FC in the last game of the season, while Sporting Lagos will face Osun United. “Hope Alive. […] NNL: Akwa United hopeful of NPFL return ahead of final-day decider

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola and the federal government reforms. This was as Dantsoho assured investors that Nigeria has the capacity […]

A man whose identity had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report was rescued after reportedly attempting to jump into the Lagos Lagoon from a bridge. Eyewitnesses said the individual had parked his vehicle on the bridge before entering the water, prompting alarm among passersby. The situation was, however, swiftly […] Man rescued after attempting to jump into Lagos lagoon