Nigerian singer Mr Eazi and his wife, Temi Otedola, are marking their first wedding anniversary. Temi, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, shared photos from their court wedding on Instagram, reflecting on one year of marriage. She also used the moment to honour her husband’s late mother, sending a heartfelt message alongside the post. “1 [...]

Africa, for how long! We reap the dysfunctional seeds we sow. Our leaders who are today the fathers and mothers of Nepo-Children swear that their children must enjoy everything they lack or were denied when growing up under disciplined or poor parents. When other members of the communities see the outrageous and conspicuous spending of […]

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, bringing together some of Africa’s biggest names in film, television and digital entertainment. The award ceremony kicked off at 7 p.m. and recognised outstanding performances and achievements across various categories in the African entertainment industry. [...]

After her husband quits work claiming illness, a devoted wife gives him all her money until a shocking discovery exposes his betrayal and destroys her trust. too.

The reports emerging from the Progressive Governors Forum read like the kind of political gossip Nigerians have become dangerously accustomed to. Whispers of betrayal. Allegations of financial impropriety. Angry factions gathering behind closed doors. A chairman suddenly discovering that power in Nigeria is never truly owned, only borrowed until the room turns against you. Yet […]

Uche Montana was honoured with the Trailblazer Award in recognition of her rising impact in the industry. The post AMVCA 2026: Lisabi, My Father’s Shadow, Uzor Arukwe claim top honours (FULL WINNERS LIST) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has asked West Ham for help in the Premier League title race. Following their 3-0 home win over Brentford on Saturday, Guardiola ended his postmatch news conference by shouting “come on you Irons”. The result saw City close the gap at the top to two points, thanks to goals from Jérémy […] EPL: Guardiola begs West Ham for help ahead of Arsenal clash

Thomas Rachel is Germany’s Federal Government Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, an office he has held since 2025. He has been a member of the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) since 1994 and has served as spokesperson of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group on churches and religious communities. In this interview with select journalists, he […]

Julius Malema was not yet born when my generation of Nigerian student leaders put our lives and resources on the line for the liberation of South Africa and other countries under the yoke of colonialism and apartheid in the region. Yet, it was he who had the courage to defend foreigners of African descent at […]

Experts in auditing, governance, and public administration have warned that poor record keeping is worsening tax disputes, inheritance battles, failed business succession plans, and financial losses across Nigeria. The concerns were raised on Thursday in Abuja during the public presentation of the book, “Record Keeping Fundamentals: Securing Your Legacy in Nigeria’s Tax Era,” authored by […]

Discover how the film ‘My Father’s Shadow’ overshadowed blockbusters at AMVCA 12, securing five awards including Best Movie for its cinematic excellence. Read More: https://punchng.com/amvca-12-how-my-fathers-shadow-outshone-nollywood-blockbusters/

Grid instability persisted in April 2026 as Nigeria’s generation companies (GenCos) operated at just 31 per cent of their installed capacity, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported. Average available generation stood at 4,286 megawatts (MW) out of a total installed capacity of 13,625MW across 28 grid-connected plants, according to NERC’s latest operational performance […]

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for housing investment, as part of efforts to accelerate affordable housing delivery and deepen private sector participation in the sector. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, stated this ahead of the second edition of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit […]

At least 12 people were killed and five others injured after militants detonated a car bomb at a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, police officials said.

An Air Peace flight scheduled to operate a direct service from Lagos to Gatwick, London, was delayed on Friday night after passengers had already boarded the aircraft, with the airline later citing technical issues. Passengers on the London-bound flight, initially scheduled to depart at 11:40 p.m., were eventually disembarked shortly after midnight and informed that […]

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has trained quality assurance assessors across the Northeast as part of efforts to strengthen food safety standards and improve Nigeria’s livestock export potential. The three-day training, organised in collaboration with Reo-Forte Investment Limited, was held in Yola, Adamawa State, from May 6 to 8, 2026. Participants drawn from Adamawa, […]

The chairman, Airtel Africa Foundation Dr Segun Ogunsanya, and group executive director of Rain Oil Limited, Godrey Ogbechie, have urged Nigerians to embrace authenticity, resilience and hard work as essential ingredients for success despite life’s imperfections and setbacks. They spoke at the fourth edition of “Imperfectly Awesome Conversations” held at the Muson Centre, Lagos, where […]

At the event, Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by the Executive Secretary, National University Commission, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, said graduation of the 12 Chibok schoolgirls has raised hope for women’s education in the country and beyond.

Prophet Joshua Iginla has issued a strong prophetic message concerning Peter Obi’s political ambition ahead of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria.

Let me tell you a story most Nigerians already know but are too polite to say out loud. A politician attends a university convocation. He gives a speech, shakes some hands, and possibly writes a cheque. A few weeks later, something remarkable happens , a miracle of sorts, if you will. The man wakes up […]

As Nigeria’s downstream oil industry continues to attract new investments indigenous oil companies are looking towards increasing their market operations especially along the clean energy space. Recently shareholders of 11 Plc have encouraged broader partnerships to influence new investments especially in the gas business operations. The firm said it is positioning itself for growth in […]

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has launched a broader initiative to achieve its core mandate of ensuring electricity reliability, efficiency while also ensuring that the administration of Nigeria’s electricity market is done in the most transparent manner that will ensure trust and drive growth for the power sector across the various value chains. The […]

A police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, popularly known as “Buratai,” has lost his life to a thunder strike while on duty in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The Police public relations officer in the state, ASP Nahum Daso, in a tribute on Friday evening, said the officer was struck on Wednesday alongside his senior colleague, ASP […]

The Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has delivered over 202 kilometres of rural roads across several local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, according to state project officials. The disclosure came during the inauguration of an 11-kilometre Owot Uta–Nung Oku Ekwere–Afaha Udoeyop–Edeobom 1 road, which traverses Ibesikpo Asutan and Nsit Ibom local government […]

It started as rumours. There were whispers of physical altercations within the Real Madrid dressing room. Then the confirmation came days later. The reputable Marca reported that Antonio Rudiger slapped Alvaro Carreras and both players had to be pulled apart. The incident followed their 1-1 draw with Real Betis two weeks ago. In a statement, […] LaLiga: Real Madrid fights amid title-deciding El Clasico, Mourinho’s return

The Christian Health Awareness Initiative of Nigeria (CHAIN) has said honest and courageous leadership remains critical to ending terrorism and widespread insecurity across the country. The organisation stated this during an engagement with about 150 victims of kidnapping and violent attacks drawn from the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State, where survivors recounted painful […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday subjected aspirants for presidential, govenorship and National Assembly offices to questions and answers before the various screening committees ahead of the forthcoming primary elections. APC fixed presidential primary election for May 23; governorship and State House of Assembly, May 20; Senate, May 18 and House of Representatives primary […]

The chairman of the national convention planning committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof Usman Bugaje, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of attempting to suppress opposition parties and shrink the nation’s democratic space. Speaking during the 2026 SDP national convention held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, in Bauchi yesterday, Prof Bugaje […]

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has been cleared by the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) screening committee to contest in the party’s governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening exercise, held at the Plateau State Governors Lodge, was part of the APC’s nationwide vetting process for aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation Fansan Yamma, in a collaboration with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, have rescued 32 kidnapped victims and neutralised two terrorists. A statement issued in Gusau by the Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, Lt Col Aliyu Danja said, the operation which took place in […]

  The North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has said it is collaborating with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) towards tackling the rising insecurity across the region. Its managing director/chief executive officer,Dr. Cyril Tsenyil Yiltsen, has revealed. A statement by the Commission’s NCDC Media and Corporate Communications Department, said discussion to the effect […]

The Federal Government has announced a partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road beginning Monday to allow ongoing rehabilitation works on damaged portions of the highway. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Olayiwola Komolafe, disclosed that the temporary closure became necessary to enable contractors continue reconstruction work on critical sections of the road. According […] Nigerian govt announces partial closure of Ikorodu-Sagamu Road

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a mob action that led to the death of two men in Bunga Hamlet, Dagu Ward, Warji local government area of the state. The suspects are Samaila Turawa of Gwada, Danbaba Haruna of Gwada, and Ubale Mai Kaji of Ningi. The command said […]

The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has disclosed that elders of the north were embarrassed over the forum’s yet to resolve leadership crisis that led to the blockade of it national secretariat in Kaduna by the police. Our correspondent reports that the ACF secretariat was still under the firm control of police […]

Men of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested of two suspected kidnappers in Ilorin, the state capital. LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered that the suspects who were arrested on May 5 were members of a kidnapping syndicate terrorising people of the state. The spokesperson of the command, Adetoun Ejire- Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest in a statement […]

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has secured the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship nomination form for the 2027 Kebbi governorship election. In a statement shared on Saturday via his official Facebook page, Malami declared what he described as a “state of emergency on misgovernance” in Kebbi State, saying he […] Kebbi 2027: Malami declares ‘state of emergency on misgovernance,’ picks ADC nomination form