The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, arraigned one Okeke Ejike Callistus, a suspected fake Bureau De Change operator before Justice D. A. Onyefulu of the Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State. Callistus was arraigned on a ten-count charge bordering on forgery and stealing to […]

NNPC Ltd partners with Chinese firms to revitalise Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, aiming for improved operations and profitability amid Dangote dominance.

Kano House of Assembly confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state last Monday following his successful screening by an ad hoc Committee

French authorities in late 2020 arrested modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel after allegations he procured women for the US billionaire. He was found dead in prison in 2022. The post Ex-Model Accuses French Scout Of Grooming Her For Epstein appeared first on Channels Television.

Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics? The post Cartoon: Gentleman? In Nigerian politics? appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali-Baba, has pledged to prioritise security and development in Yobe State if elected governor in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former police chief stated this after submitting his N50 million expression of interest and nomination forms in Abuja yesterday. Alkali-Baba […]

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged electorate in Ekiti State to resist inducement and exercise their civic responsibility freely at the impending June 20 governorship election in the state. The electoral body which raised fresh concerns over the persistent threat of vote buying ahead of the polls said noted that Ekiti has a history […]

However, when I learned that the IGP had dismissed the officer and ordered his prosecution, I was relieved. This is how leadership should look."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed that demand for tickets for the 2026 World Cup has reached unprecedented levels, with more than 500 million requests already recorded. Speaking at the FIFA Congress, Infantino described the figures as extraordinary, especially when compared to previous tournaments. The combined ticket requests for the 2018 and 2022 editions totalled […]

The Nigerian Naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States Dollar on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 5, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election , Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has offered a detailed reflection on Nigeria’s 2023 general election dynamics, expressing doubt over whether northern political forces will unite behind key opposition figures ahead of future polls. Speaking on the evolving opposition realignments, Ahmed said he deliberately avoids mentioning […] North may reject Obi, Kwankwaso joint ticket – Datti

Addressing journalists at Kano Press Centre, Monday evening, Leader of the Coalition, Inyass Muhammad Auwal, said: "As the conscience of the youth and a major stakeholder in the Kano project, we feel compelled to address the circulating rumors regarding the potential allocation of the Kano Central Senatorial Ticket to Senator Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, following his recent return to the party."

Today, nearly 100 Nigerian companies are operating in the sector. That is phenomenal,” she said.

Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, created a record on Monday following his side’s Premier League 3-1 win against Chelsea on Monday. The Nigerian international netted a brace against the Blues at Stamford Bridge to give his team all three points. His teammate, Igor Jesus, also scored for the visitors against the hosts during the encounter. […] EPL: Nigeria’s Taiwo Awoniyi makes record after Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win over Chelsea

A reintegration strategy can only be effective from a position of strength — when it becomes clear that the state will neutralise the kingpins and anyone who persists in terrorism. The post EDITORIAL: Imperatives for reintegration of terrorists into society appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Oguntoyinbo has advised the National Caretaker Committee of the party, led by Tanimu Turaki, to rescue Nigerians from the hardship imposed on them by the ruling All Progressives Congress. Oguntoyinbo said this in a statement made available to DAILY POST in Ibadan, the […] Rescue Nigerians from untold hardship – Oyo PDP chieftain, Oguntoyinbo urges Turaki, others

Arsenal stand 90 minutes away from a defining moment in their modern European history as they host Atletico Madrid in a finely poised Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. With the first leg in Madrid ending 1-1, courtesy of penalties from Viktor Gyökeres and Julián Alvarez, the tie is […]

Lobi Stars FC have constituted a committee to verify and review the contractual status of all players, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and ensuring proper compliance with club obligations. The decision, approved by the club’s chairman, was confirmed in an official statement issued by the Media and Communications Director, Emmanuel Uja. The exercise […]

Scribblers, scribes, authors and publishers – all of these are facing ever worsening conditions in pursuing their work in battling the goons of secrecy and impunity.  The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index has rottennews on that score. For the first time since the index came into being, RSF states that “over half […]

The Kwara Football Association has appointed sports lawyer Ibrahim Temitayo Abiola as its new Assistant Secretary in a move designed to reinforce the association’s administrative and technical capacity. Chairman of the FA, Mallam Idris Abdullahi, confirmed the appointment, explaining that it followed a recommendation from the association’s board as part of ongoing efforts to reposition […]

The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso did not leave the party suddenly, but had planned it ahead of time. He spoke on Arise News Prime Time on Monday, where he described the ADC as a party with a clear direction and structure. […] Obi’s exit from ADC premeditated — Bolaji Abdullahi

Nigeria has renewed its push to become Africa’s leading sports destination, unveiling an ambitious plan to host the 2031 African Games and the 2034 Commonwealth Games as part of a broader strategy to transform the sector. Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, outlined the vision during a chat with journalists on the […]

The Olori Janet Afolabi Foundation (OJAF) has unveiled the Newswatch 5 Lecture Series in Ikeja, Lagos. The event also paid tribute to the late Yakubu Mohammed, a media icon who co-founded Newswatch alongside the late Dele Giwa, the late Dan Agbese and Ray Ekpu. The chairman of the occasion, Chief Tola Adeniyi, said Mohammed rebranded […]

The Ebonyi State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on Amasiri Autonomous Community in Afikpo Local Government Area, three months after the killing of four indigenes of Okporojo Village in Idima Community, Edda Local Government Area. The Director of the State Security Service, DSS, in the state, Mrs E.Y. Kolawole, announced the development while briefing […] Ebonyi Govt lifts curfew on Amasiri community

The Champions League semi-final return legs are set for Tuesday and Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that only two of the remaining four teams – Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich – will secure their ticket to the final. Tuesday fixture: Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid The kickoff for this game is 8 pm, and […] UCL: Two final spots up for grabs as Arsenal welcome Atletico, Bayern chase PSG

The political realignment involving former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has continued to generate debate across Northern Nigeria, as questions grow over how voters in the region will respond to their reported movement into the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). While the development is being described by […] 2027: Northern Nigeria divided as Obi, Kwankwaso float joint NDC ticket

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed reports suggesting plans to defect to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following Peter Obi’s exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Monday night by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the reports as “fake news” and categorically denied […]

Providing an update, the command’s spokesperson, Blessing Agabe, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended after coordinated operations by police teams.

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has once described Chelsea as a broken club following their 3-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest on Monday afternoon. The ex-defender pointed to the absence of a connection between the players and the coaching staff and even the club’s fans. Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, Carragher remarked that […] EPL: ‘Broken football club’ – Carragher slams Chelsea after 3-1 defeat Forest

The leadership of Accord Party has dismissed claims that it risks de-registration, insisting it fully complies with constitutional requirements and remains an active political force in Nigeria’s democratic landscape. In a press statement issued yesterday from its national secretariat in Abuja, the party said there is “no basis whatsoever” for the Independent National Electoral Commission […]

Panic gripped residents of Ikotun in Lagos State after gunmen suspected to be cultists killed two people, including a bride’s father and a hypeman identified simply as Victor, during a violent attack in the area. The assailants reportedly invaded a post-wedding celebration, opening fire and causing guests to flee for safety, while the community was […] Gunmen kill bride’s father, hypeman at Lagos wedding after-party

As part of a strategic roadmap to modernise Nigeria’s livestock sub-sector, the Jigawa State government has entered into a technical partnership with L&Z Integrated Dairy and Farms and Sahel Consulting to implement the Advancing Local Dairy Development in Nigeria (ALDDN) project. The initiative, designed to transition subsistence pastoralism into a high-yield commercial enterprise, seeks to […]

A Federal High Court, Jalingo, has ruled that the former Taraba State governor, Rev. Jolly Nyame, is not eligible to contest in the 2027 general elections. In a judgment delivered in suit number FHC/JAL/CS/6/2026, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Taraba Progress Front against Nyame and another respondent, Justice Mashkur Salisu held that the […]

Former Beşiktaş midfielder, Sinan Engin, has slammed Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen, reminding the striker that he is not bigger than Galatasaray. He expressed worries over Osimhen’s on-field attitude during games, noting that the Nigerian now argues with referees and teammates. The former Beşiktaş man was particular about how the former Napoli attacker now plays carelessly, […] Turkey: You’re not bigger than Galatasaray – Sinan Engin slams Osimhen

At least five persons have been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in the Fan District of the Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. LEADERSHIP learned that the incident occurred on Sunday night, which has heightened tension in the area, with residents expressing concern. A resident of the community, Bot James, who […]

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party presidential running mate with Peter Obi in the 2023 election, has revealed the major problem he has with the former Anambra State governor. In an interview released on X Monday, Baba-Ahmed told Peter Obi to stay away from the 2027 presidential election if he is not ready to fight. […] 2027: Stay in your house if you can’t fight – Datti Baba-Ahmed slams Peter Obi