Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has picked Paris Saint-Germain as the better team ahead of Arsenal. Arsenal will tackle PSG in the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest. However, Carragher feels that if the Gunners win the Premier League title, it would give them a boost when they take on the French Ligue 1 champions. “I […] UCL: Jamie Carragher picks better team between Arsenal, PSG

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed reports suggesting that the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport, Iperu, Ogun State, was rejected by Saudi carrier Flynas for Hajj operations, describing such claims as false, misleading and entirely unfounded. Reacting to media reports surrounding the temporary relocation of Ogun pilgrims to the Murtala Muhammed International […]

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has unveiled a fresh strategy aimed at integrating thousands of informal waste pickers, collectors and recyclers into Nigeria’s formal recycling and environmental management system through a Cooperative-Led Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model. Director-General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, Professor Innocent Barikor, disclosed this […]

Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah began their journey to Makkah on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an update by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) stated that the movement to Makkah commenced after the pilgrims had spent four days in Madinah. The commission said the four official airlines for the hajj […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. An attempt by some state governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to remove their Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the  Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, has hit the rocks. This follows the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the disagreement that triggered the revolt […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

The  Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Imo State chapter and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, have jointly debunked information directing pensioners in the State to submit their personal documents to the office of the Secretary to the State Government for onward payment of their gratuities. In a joint press statement signed by NLC State Chairperson, […] Labour union denies directing pensioners to submit files to Imo SSG 

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”. Iranians would “never bow to pressure”, Araghchi said in a post on X, a day after both sides accused each other of launching attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and […]

Former Chinese defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu have been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over corruption charges, according to state media reports. The former officials were purged in a broad, long-running anti-corruption crackdown ordered by President Xi Jinping after he came to power in 2012. The military court said Wei, 72, […]

A lot has happened since President Bola Tinubu signed the new tax law, which, besides renaming the revenue agency from Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), also aims to simplify compliance, reduce the tax burden on low-income earners, and, more importantly, enhance revenue generation. Although it is too early to assess […]

No fewer than 18 members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), an umbrella body of governors of the pAll Progressives Congress (APC), have passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of Imo state governor Hope Uzodimma. The confidence vote came as a result of the reported leadership change in the forum. Some members of […]

Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court has declared that only the National Boundary Commission (NBC) holds the legal authority to define and delineate coastal host communities for the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Justice Nganjiwa also ordered the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to adhere to existing legal provisions promptly. […]

The Presidency has commissioned a 100-bed Renewed Hope Specialist Hospital in Dumbin Rauga, Dutsen Abba Ward of Zaria, Kaduna State, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving access to quality medical services. The project, executed by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), is […]

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to disqualify him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan, through his counsel, Chris Uche (SAN), made the request yesterday before Justice Peter Lifu shortly after the matter came up for hearing. The former president’s lawyer informed the […]

Party may be forced to conduct primaries in Yobe, Benue, Nasarawa, other states Opposition is mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as increasing numbers of aspirants and stakeholders across several states have rejected the party’s proposed consensus mode of primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. What was initially presented by party leaders […]

Some holders of doctoral degrees (PhDs) yesterday commended the federal government for the ban on recipients of honorary doctorates from using the “Dr” title, describing it as a positive development. The scholars, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, were unanimous in describing the use of the ‘Dr’ prefix by honorary […]

At least 16 people have died in a tragic road accident in Kogi State, northcentral Nigeria, with authorities revealing details about the cause of the fatal crash.

An investigation into the late Access Holdings chief executive reveals more than 80 companies across 20 countries. The post Inside details of 80 companies linked to Herbert Wigwe across 20 countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

They clarified that Rihanna’s reaction had nothing to do with her partner’s interaction with Italian fashion designer Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert. According to TMZ, Rocky and Engelbert were merely engaged in a friendly conversation and there was no romantic undertone to the exchange.

On this day, May 9 in 1987, Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo died at the age of 78 and was laid to rest in Ikenne. He was born on 6 March 1909 in the Remo town of Ikenne, in present-day Ogun State of Nigeria. He was the only son of David Shopolu Awolowo, a farmer […] The post May 9: Today in Nigeria history, Chief Obafemi Awolowo died at the age of 78 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

“We cannot claim to fight for the working class while allowing a section of that class to be hunted like wild animals,” Ajaero stated. He urged COSATU to spearhead a mass campaign within every union, community, and workplace, educating South Africans that migrant workers are not the cause of poverty, but victims of the same oppressive system.

“Dear bloggers, fans & lovers, Thank you so much for the love for us and the Etas, but please enough with the AI pictures now!!!” she wrote. “We’ll share @etawithlove pictures soon, all the baby’s pictures flying around aren’t our babies please.”

Former How I Met Your Mother star Nick Pasqual has been found guilty of attempted murder after a brutal attack on his estranged girlfriend, Allie Shehorn, which left her fighting for her life.

The APC in Abia has provided clarity on the report that the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has endorsed Governor Alex Otti for 2027.

In a damning statement on Friday, Onanuga accused the NDC of being a political refuge for the “displaced and desperate,” and criticized its failure to present a coherent vision ahead of the 2027 elections.

Responding to the perceived slight, Seyi Vibez took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration, calling out Gold as “wack” and mocking his style. Vibez wrote, “Adekunle Gold you’re wack. And your swag is wack. Old fool!”

The community voiced their concerns over the environmental impact, stressing the importance of these trees in preventing wildfires, promoting public health, and enhancing environmental equity.

Nigeria’s 45-athlete squad, led by Tobi Amusan & Favour Ashe, targets victory at the CAA Championships and qualification for the World Championships. Read More: https://punchng.com/caa-championships-afn-eyes-title-world-champs-tickets/

He retired ten years ago. But not out of choice. Left to him, he would have worked until he was 70 or until he was no longer able physically and mentally to go on. He had always relished the feeling of well-being that going to work offered him. He knew the emotional and financial security […] The post An endangered specie, by Muyiwa Adetiba appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Douglas Baye-Osagie Structure, stability, and a bold vision are turning the Flying Antelopes from a nostalgic name into a modern institution In Nigerian football, “sleeping giant” has long described Enugu Rangers. The Flying Antelopes, once the pride of the nation and Africa in the 1970s and 80s, spent decades living off past glory rather […] The post How Amobi Ezeaku is reawakening Enugu Rangers  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pan-African Business Forum, PABF, has warned that any attack on the United Arab Emirates by a Middle East country is unacceptable. This condemnation, which came following reports that Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates on Monday, has since been countered, as Iran’s joint military command denied carrying out any attack against the UAE in recent […] The post Group condemns reported attack on UAE, seeks diplomatic resolution appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover heartfelt marriage lessons from Olagoke Shamonda. Learn about love, proposals, and valuable advice for youths planning to tie the knot. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-marriage-with-olagoke-shamonda/

The brother of a Nigerian man mysteriously killed in South Africa demands the return of his corpse for burial after his body was found in a mortuary. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africa-must-return-my-slain-brothers-corpse-sibling/

A six-year-old Nigerian girl, Ayomide Bennett, has died after a tragic Toronto building fall from a 28th-floor apartment in North York, Canada. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-year-old-dies-after-falling-off-28-storey-building/

Nigerian scholar Emma Etim has been honoured in the UK as a 2026 U21 Leader of the Future for his exceptional research in environmental responsibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-scholar-honoured-in-uk/

A Nigerian doctor in Oakland faces a nearly $1M tree cutting fine for illegally felling 38 legally protected trees on his property, sparking community outc Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-to-pay-1m-fine-for-cutting-trees/

The failed attempt by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to amend the Senate Standing Rules was, from the outset, interpreted in many political circles as an act of self-preservation. The proposed amendment, which sought to restrict eligibility for principal offices to ranking senators from the immediate past assemblies, would effectively have shut the door against the return of […] The post Inside Akpabio’s failed survival strategy, by Emmanuel Aziken appeared first on Vanguard News.