The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, on Monday officially flagged off the Forum of Yobe State Focal Persons and Project Coordinators (FPPC) Education Empowerment Programme in Damaturu, charging…

No fewer than six persons have so far been confirmed dead, while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a tanker truck, laden with groundnut oil ran over a tricycle, popularly referred to as “Keke Marwa” and a commercial Susuki Mini Bus along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Tuesday. The tragedy, which occured at the […]

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara claims his state has not received support from the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government, unlike APC states.

A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has advised both the Muslims and Christians to leave peacefully and tolerate each other. Oguntoyinbo gave the advice while felicitating with both the Muslims and Christians on the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fast and Lent. The PDP chieftain in a statement […] Ramadan, Lent: Live peacefully, tolerate one another – PDP guber aspirant to Muslims, Christians

A tragic incident occurred Tuesday night at Awhum Market in Enugu State after a massive tree suddenly collapsed within the market premises, leaving several people dead and others injured. According to a video cited by our reporter, resuce efforts began immediately, with local residents working to pull victims from beneath the tree. Authorities are yet […] Enugu: Tragedy as tree falls inside Awhum market, several reported dead

The deal is part of the federal government's broader efforts to align the petroleum sector with global climate commitments. The post Nigeria, IEA seal pact on methane reduction, clean cooking expansion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Police Command in Lagos State on Wednesday confirmed that it apprehended a 31-year-old woman over alleged rental and commodity fraud amounting to about N105 million. The post Lagos police apprehend woman over alleged rent, rice fraud schemes appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has officially unveiled the Manufacturing Priority Agenda 2026 (MPA 2026). It is a strategic designed to pivot the nation toward an export-led economy and resolve the structural bottlenecks stifling industrial growth. The MPA 2026 goal is to elevate manufacturing’s GDP contribution to 20% by 2030, increase exports to 30%, […] The post KAM launches plan to boost manufacturing to 20% of GDP by 2030 appeared first on HapaKenya.

The Senate, on Tuesday, amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, reducing the mandatory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days. This change grants the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) greater flexibility to schedule the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections between late December 2026 and January 2027. The […]

A Nigerian doctor sparked reactions after revealing he struggled financially 10 years into practice, sharing how his old car broke down in Abeokuta.

Peru’s Congress on Tuesday voted to impeach interim President Jose Jeri, deepening the country’s prolonged political instability and marking the seventh time since 2016 that a Peruvian head of state has been forced from office. Jeri, 39, who assumed office in October 2025, was removed over allegations of irregular government appointments and suspected corruption linked […] Peru congress impeaches interim president Jose Jeri after four months

The House of Representatives has clarified that a probe into the annual losses from tax concessions and waivers was not a witch-hunt, but a move to strengthen incentive administration, protect public funds, and restore confidence in government support programmes. The Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of Tax and Export Incentives, Waivers […] The post Probe into tax concessions, waivers not a witch-hunt, says Faleke appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Tijani noted that the government has taken deliberate steps to stabilise and strengthen the telecommunications sector. The post FG to review MTN’s acquisition of IHS Towers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, on Tuesday set a record after his side’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff first leg win on Tuesday. Recall that Arbeloa watched as Real Madrid defeated Benfica 1-0 in Portugal. Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the match to give the Spanish LaLiga giants a first-leg advantage. […] UCL: Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa sets record after win over Benfica

What NITDA described reflects a broader pattern that has followed nearly every major artificial intelligence model released in recent years. From Google’s Gemini to Anthropic’s Claude, from Meta’s LLaMA to widely deployed open-source models, similar vulnerabilities have surfaced repeatedly. The technical labels may differ, but the core issue remains the same. When Nigeria’s National Information […] The post NITDA’s warning and the bigger truth about AI security, By Shuaib S Agaka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) emerged overall Champion and Best Sports Company at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG), which ended on Saturday in Abuja. The post NLNG wins 20th oil, gas industry games appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Three Rifles Recovered At Accident Scene  By Police In Niger, Suspects Killed By Mob Anthony Ufoh The operatives of the  Niger State Police Command have recovered three AK-47 rifles and…

Team Nigeria Athletics have stepped up preparations for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. The camp, which brings together a blend of seasoned campaigners and promising young talents, has already begun to take shape with rigorous training sessions at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. Coaches and technical officials have expressed satisfaction with the athletes’ commitment, noting that the [...]

Tension flared on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, traded words during deliberations on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026. The confrontation unfolded during clause-by-clause consideration of Clause 60, which deals with the electronic transmission of election results. Abaribe, a […]

Zenith Bank Plc has advised members of the public to disregard videos circulating online linking the Banks’ Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, as endorsing an investment scheme known as Wealth Bridge. The bank gave the advice on its official X on Tuesday in Abuja. It said that the videos had urged members of the public […] Zenith Bank warns public against investment scheme video linking Jim Ovia

SereniMind, a Nigerian health technology platform, is taking bold steps to address Africa’s growing youth mental health challenges. It’s taking the steps through its Africa Wellness Voices Initiative, a digital The post Mental health advocates turn to technology to reach African youths appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Afrobeats singers Tems and Burna Boy have made history by becoming the African artists with the most Billboard U.S Hot 100 entries, surpassing South African group Seether. The duo earned The post Tems, Burna Boy break record for most Billboard Hot 100 entries by African artists appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Kano State Censorship Board orders the immediate Kano Ramadan closure of all entertainment and event centres for the holy month to ensure peaceful fast Read More: https://punchng.com/ramadan-kano-orders-closure-of-event-centres-entertainment-venues/

Governor Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State denies sponsoring thugs amidst the Ondo APC crisis, blaming supporters of other aspirants for the secretariat fracas. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-apc-crisis-aspirants-supporters-caused-secretariat-fracas-aiyedatiwa/

Miley Cyrus is returning to her Disney roots, as the award-winning star is set to participate in the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,” which will stream on Disney+. Reflecting on the impact of the iconic series, Cyrus said “Hannah Montana will always be part of who I am. What started as a television show became […]

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, pledged Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with the court towards finding practical solutions that will uphold the integrity of the judicial institution and advance sub-regional integration. The post ECOWAS Court to partner Nigeria in tackling judgment-related challenges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A frantic search was underway for nine back-country skiers missing on Wednesday after an avalanche in the mountains of California, where a huge storm has dumped heavy snow. The post Nine skiers missing in California avalanche appeared first on Vanguard News.

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has issued an urgent ultimatum to its Kenyan subscribers: complete physical identity verification or face a total service shutdown. In an update to its regulatory compliance strategy, the company has set a firm deadline of April 30, 2026, for all existing users to verify their identities in person at […] The post Starlink sets strict April 30 deadline for in-person ID verification for customers in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

A close associate of Jose Peseiro reveals how he stopped Nigeria from a FIFA ban by preventing a player with dual citizenship from competing in the AFCON qualifiers.

Anambra Police have arrested a second Anambra kidnapping suspect linked to a ₦1 million ransom case involving armed robbery and cult-related crimes in Awka Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-second-suspect-in-anambra-kidnapping-robbery-case/

Istanbul erupted as Galatasaray secured a sensational 5-2 victory over Italian giants Juventus in their Champions League knockout stage clash. A dominant second-half performance, highlighted by two crucial assists from Victor Osimhen, propelled the Turkish side to a memorable win. The first half was a seesaw battle, with Galatasaray’s G. Sara opening the scoring in […]

Naira Gains Traction To N1,337 Against The Dollar As Global Peace Talks Continue Anthony Ufoh The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday stated that the Naira had appreciated by…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said the appointment takes immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor [...]

Ahead of the Area Council Election of the FCT scheduled for Saturday, 21st February 2026, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel across the FCT as part of its comprehensive operational order for the peaceful conduct of the polls. The post FCT polls: Police deploy personnel, to restrict movement 6am-6pm appeared first on Vanguard News.

Peter Obi and Gov. Sanwo-Olu extend goodwill as Lent and Ramadan begin simultaneously, calling it a symbol of shared sacrifice and national renewal. Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-sanwo-olu-felicitate-nigerians-as-lent-ramadan-begin/

Britain’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.0% in January, its lowest since last March, bolstering chances the Bank of England will cut interest rates. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-inflation-falls-to-3-0-in-january/