Romanian Istvan Kovacs has been appointed to referee the Champions League final between Paris St Germain and Inter Milan in Munich on May 31,  according to UEFA . The 40-year-old Kovacs The post UCL: Romanian Kovacs to referee PSG, Inter  final appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A modern, dynamic brand for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ has been revealed ahead of the first 48-team edition of the tournament which will take place in November The post New  emblem unveiled for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – The Federal Government has begun moves to initiate sweeping reforms to revit­alise Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector, starting with a pilot overhaul of two underperforming Distribu­tion Companies (DisCos). According to a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Com­munications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, the move follows a comprehensive assess­ment of […]

Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central) on Monday presented an 18-seater bus to the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, describing the gesture as “only the beginning” of The post Dafinone presents 18-seater bus, pledges more intervention for Delta Poly, Otefe appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The final line-up for the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024 has been confirmed following the second round of qualifiers in which Algeria and South Africa booked The post Algeria, South Africa complete  line-up for CHAN 2024 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season to become the new national team coach of Brazil. The 65-year-old Italian will officially The post Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid to coach Brazil appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season,   according to Spanish media. Alonso, The post Alonso poised to take over at  Madrid appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Everton have named Angus Kinnear as their new chief executive, with the appointment bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in football to the job. Kinnear had been CEO of The post Everton appoint Kinnear as club new CEO appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Demola Olarewaju, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu had a clearer path to victory in the 2023 presidential election. Olarewaju said this while criticising the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom The post Tinubu had clearer path to victory in 2023, says Atiku’s aide appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang congratulated the Anaguta Development Association (ADA) and the revered traditional institution on the grand celebration of the 2025 Ishokori Festival. Mutfwang said that the iconic event stands as a powerful testament to the Anaguta people’s The post Mutfwang hails Anaguta’s cultural festival appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

American Bitcoin made a deal to be acquired by publicly traded Gryphon Digital Mining Inc. in a stock-for-stock merger transaction. The post Trump Family Bitcoin Operation Set To Go Public appeared first on Channels Television.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan   Economic activities expanded by 52.2 index points, representing the 5th consecutive month growth in April 2025, with the agricultural sector leading.    The Central Bank of Nigeria,   CBN, disclosed this in its Purchasing Managers Index, PMI, report for April, noting that the agricultural sector recorded the highest expansion with 53.8 index points, representing  […] The post Agric sector leads economic activities, records 9th monthly expansion appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian National Pe­troleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Monday said oil drilling will resume in the Northern region next month. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, said oil drilling activities are due in the Kolmani field, located on the border of Bauchi and Gombe states. Over $3 billion has been reportedly spent on ex­ploring […]

Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid for a second time as the most decorated manager in Champions League history after a hugely successful second spell, primed to take his talents to the international game with Brazil. The Italian’s time at The post Ancelotti exits Madrid, joins Brazil appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The British High Commission in Nigeria has said it will engage with relevant partners in the federal government once implementation details of the UK’s new immigration reforms are made available. The post UK to consult Nigeria on new visa rules affecting care, graduate routes appeared first on Vanguard News.

LAGOS – Chief Emeka Kalu, a major stakeholder in Abia State’s development, has backed Gov. Alex Otti’s ambition to vie for a second term in office in the 2027 gubernatorial election. This is as Kalu has reiterated his commitment to contest the Abia North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Kalu who is also […]

The heavily indebted company, one of the top 10 automakers by unit sales, is expected to log a record annual loss of around $5 billion later in the day. The post Nissan Shares Surge 5.5% After Job Cut Reports appeared first on Channels Television.

Tribune Online Housing: Experts suggest solutions to loan defaults by pensioners Affordable housing advocates have suggested way out of housing loans default by the retired civil servants. Why some called on the government to convert the housing loans default by the pensioners to grants, others urged the authority to rework the mortgages of the affected by removing all interest charges, and granting waivers on a percentage […] Housing: Experts suggest solutions to loan defaults by pensioners Tribune Online

She said two rounds of K2 live ammunition, two empty shells of K2 ammunition, one wristwatch, one marker, one perfume, one black thread and needle and one body cream, were also found.

Experts say Udeme Nana deserves national recognition for his initiative to get Nigerians to embrace the culture of reading. The post Akwa Poly scholar, Udeme Nana, releases books on Ronaldo, poetry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

More than 400 artists and other creatives have signed an open letter calling for the plans to be scrapped, including Paul McCartney, Elton John and Dua Lipa. The post British Govt Suffers Setback In AI Copyright Battle appeared first on Channels Television.

Amid the global debate on Taiwan’s status as an independent nation, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, on Monday said China does not object to countries developing relations with Taiwan. Rather, according The post We support relations with Taiwan, but against its independence – Chinese envoy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Despite ratifying the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190), Nigeria still struggles with implementing effective legal and institutional mechanisms to prevent and redress workplace harassment. The post Nigeria yet to institutionalise legal framework against harassment appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Unilever Nigeria Plc has declared a total dividend of N7.18 billion for the year ending in December 2024.The declaration follows a growth of N149.5 billion in 2024, which represents 44 per cent top-line growth compared to N103.9 billion The post Shareholders commend Unilever’s revenue growth, approve N1.25k dividend appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s ambitious N55 trillion budget and its path towards achieving a $1 trillion economy were laid before national economic managers, civil society groups, corporate leaders and international stakeholders yesterday The post World Bank admits Nigeria’s economic progress, says prices remain high appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Residents of Tashar Kaɗanya in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State are under threat after bandits demanded a ₦60 million levy from the community, warning of a potential attack if the sum is not paid. The threat was disclosed on Monday by security analyst @DanKatsina50 via his X (formerly Twitter) account. According to him, [...]

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared May 30, 2025, a public holiday and sit-at-home across Nigeria’s South-East to honour those who died in the 1967–1970 Biafran Civil War. According to IPOB, all movement by land, air, and sea will be banned from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. across what the group refers to [...]

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the immediate recruitment of 17,600 security guards to strengthen safety measures in public schools across the state. The announcement was made Monday in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa. Speaking at an event in Kano, Governor Yusuf said the new personnel will be deployed [...]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, seeking the immediate arrest and prosecution of Olorogun Ese Kakor, President of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa. In a statement issued Monday by his Chief Press [...]

More than 50 lecturers in public universities and polytechnics across Nigeria have been implicated in cases of sexual misconduct between April 2021 and April 2025, investigations by The PUNCH have revealed. These cases, which include both suspensions and dismissals, underscore the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in Nigeria’s higher education system. The affected academics range [...]

LAGOS – Stakeholders in the Nigerian automotive industry have commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating a policy that would give priority to locally made goods and products. The ‘Nigeria First’ policy was announced last week by the Federal Government. Speaking on the initiative in different interviews with our correspondent over the weekend, the National Automotive […]

The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), led by Pastor Evelyn Joshua, widow of the Prophet T.B. Joshua, is set for its Revival Crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa. The organisers said yesterday that a divine wind of transformation is already sweeping through Johannesburg and beyond as the people stepped up preparations for the event slated […]

She said this would enable her ministry create a new revenue stream that had never been done before, using the country’s assets to grow the economy

The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to State House correspondents after Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the repayment, ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated a Committee on State Boundary to resolve boundary issues across the 25 local government areas of the state. The governor inaugurated the committee, which will be headed by the deputy governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, during the State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Minna. He said the […]

Marine Police operatives conducting search and rescue operations along the Oron/Calabar waterways have averted a bloody attack by marine robbers popularly known as sea pirates, injuring about seven in a gun duel. The police public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, said the repelling of the criminals on a speedboat, followed distress calls and a […]