Governor Abiodun prayed that the blessings of Eid-el-Kabir would bring peace, joy, divine favour, and renewed hope to every family and the nation as a whole The post Abiodun felicitates muslims on Eid-el-Kabir, urges peace, sacrifice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The EU and other international partners reaffirm their commitment to the Ogoni cleanup, a crucial environmental restoration project in Nigeria’s Niger Delt Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-others-reaffirm-support-for-ogoni-cleanup/

Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are back in full training for PSG ahead of their Champions League final against Arsenal. Get the latest updates here. Read More: https://punchng.com/dembele-hakimi-back-in-psg-training-ahead-of-champions-league-final/

The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT), has approved a 50 per cent fare discount on all train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.   The discount takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and will […]

One of the key provisions of the proposed law would make it mandatory for all estate agents operating in Lagos to register with LASRERA. The post Lagos Unveils New Tenancy Bill To Regulate Rent Hikes, Estate Agency Fees appeared first on Channels Television.

A Magistrate Court in Abakaliki has remanded six persons in custody over the alleged murder of Isinkwo Autonomous Community’s traditional ruler, HRH Eze Josephat Ikegwu. The defendants—Ucha Johnson, Ogobuchi Igwe, Nkpuma Nwankwo, Edwin Onwoshi, Itumo Joseph and Emmanuel Nwaba, were arraigned on Tuesday on charges of conspiracy, murder, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. Prosecution […]

The state government said remains committed to reducing barriers to home ownership and increasing the supply of affordable housing across Lagos. The post Nigeria’s Housing Deficit May Hit 28 Million Units — Lagos Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

Ex-Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi has rejected the outcome of the ADC presidential primary election. Amaechi explained the reason for his decision.

The Naira depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha holidays.  The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened to N1,375.41 per dollar on Tuesday, down from N1,374.92 traded on Monday.  This means that the Naira dropped by N0.48 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis.  Meanwhile at […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 26, 2026: Nigerian currency depreciates ahead of Sallah holidays

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Anambra State with a total of 58,566 votes.   Chairman of the 11-member ADC committee that conducted the primary election in the state, Hon. Nduaka Nworisara, who declared the results in Awka, the state capital, on Wednesday, said former […]

The deal to end the war in Iran will need the approval of the United Nations Security Council, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi indicated on Tuesday. At the UN headquarters in New York, Yi said: “We believe that once an agreement is reached, it will be submitted to the UN Security Council for endorsement for […] China says UN Security Council must approve Iran deal

A graduate of University of Benin (UNIBEN) has taken to social media to share details of the amount he paid as school fees at the university from 100 to 400 level.

Paris Saint-Germain duo of Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are back in full training. This is a huge boost for the Ligue 1 champions ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Arsenal. Dembele, who is the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, injured his right calf during a league game gainst Paris FC on May 17. Hakimi sustained […] UCL final: PSG get double injury boost ahead of Arsenal clash

The Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Prof. Sandy Onor as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election.   The decision came after a statewide consensus exercise involving all registered party members.   The affirmation process covered the 196 wards across the three senatorial districts of the state, […]

The football community is reeling from the shocking death of Nigerian forward Victor Udoh, who tragically passed away at the young age of 21.   The former Southampton and Royal Antwerp striker was found dead in Abuja, Nigeria, under circumstances that local reports describe as “suspicious.” The exact cause of his death remains unknown, leaving […]

The NSCDC Kwara Command intercepted 36 tonnes of lithium and arrested three suspects for illegal mining. Investigations are ongoing into the lithium interc Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-intercepts-36-tonnes-of-lithium-in-kwara/

Eze Josephat Ikegwu was reportedly shot dead by gunmen at his residence on the night of April 1. The post Police Arrest Six Suspects Linked To Murder Of Ebonyi Monarch appeared first on Channels Television.

Lagos LG Chairman, Surah Animashaun, felicitates with Muslims on Eid-El-Kabir, urging fervent prayers for national security and the success of the 2027 ele Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-lagos-lg-chair-urges-muslims-to-pray-for-national-security/

Troops have neutralised a suspected notorious kidnap kingpin identified as Idi Yaya during a security operation in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Details of the incident were contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, troops acted on intelligence received at about 6:10 am on […] Troops neutralise suspected kidnap kingpin in Kaduna

The victory keeps Nigeria’s perfect Unity Cup record intact, with the Super Eagles now set to defend the title they have won in all three previous editions. The post Debutant Azeez Fires Nigeria Past Zimbabwe Into Unity Cup Final appeared first on Channels Television.

Police disclosed that two suspects were identified by the victims as members of the kidnapping gang. The post Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers In Edo appeared first on Channels Television.

Femi Azeez scored twice on his debut as the Super Eagles defeated the Warriors of Zimbabwe 2-0 in the semi-final of the Unity Cup on Tuesday night. Azeez opened the scoring for Nigeria with a superb shot from outside the box in the sixth minute after he was set up by Terem Moffi. The Super Eagles dominated […] Unity Cup: Azeez fires double as Super Eagles overpower Zimbabwe 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights across the creative, innovative and commercial sectors. She made the promise on Tuesday after receiving Mr Oluwatobilola Moody, Director of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Nigeria Office, and his team. The reception was held ahead […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commiserated with the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the loss of more than 130 lives and about 500 infections following an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak. Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa conveyed the condolence in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, expressing Nigeria’s solidarity with […]

Debutant Femi Azeez scored twice to send Nigeria’s Super Eagles into the final of the 2026 Unity Cup after a convincing victory over Zimbabwe in London on Wednesday night. The post Unity Cup: Nigeria beat Zimbabwe 2-0, qualify for final appeared first on Vanguard News.

The acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, has warned boat operators across the country against overloading and night travel ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.   Girei gave the warning during an interview with journalists at the NIWA headquarters in Lokoja, stressing that compliance with […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has re-arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Ibrahim Yusuf Lawal, after allegedly discovering that he faked his death to evade prosecution over drug-related offences. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Tuesday, revealing that the suspect was brought before the Federal High Court in Benin, [...]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man cried out over the WAEC exam arrangement for June. Netizens reacted.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria and beyond on Eid-el-Kabir, urging peace, sacrifice and national unity. In his Sallah message issued on Tuesday, Akume described the occasion as a period of deep spiritual reflection, compassion and devotion to the values exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He called […]

The shutdown left Iranians largely cut off from international networks, with only a domestic intranet working for daily tasks like shopping, ride-hailing and education. The post Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After Months-Long Shutdown appeared first on Channels Television.

Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two injured persons following a bandit attack on Lusuru village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident reportedly occurred after armed men attacked the community in the early hours of Tuesday, forcing residents to flee for safety. Details of the operation […] Troops rescue two injured victims after bandit attack in Kaduna community

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on Eid-el-Adha 2026, urging them to remain vigilant amid rising security challenges. In his Sallah message, Makinde congratulated the Muslim faithful on witnessing the Festival of Sacrifice and prayed that God preserve their lives to witness more years in good health […]

Femi Azeez wasted little time announcing himself on the international stage The post Unity Cup: Debutant Azeez fires Super Eagles past Zimbabwe into final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian equities market experienced a significant N889bn loss due to a pre-holiday sell-off ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir break. Learn more about the mark Read More: https://punchng.com/equities-slump-triggers-n889bn-loss-ahead-of-eid-el-kabir-break/

Former Royal Antwerp and Southampton youth forward Victor Udoh has passed away at the age of 21, prompting an emotional tribute from his former teammate, Pierre Dwomoh, who expressed his sorrow and disbelief upon receiving the news. Dwomoh also shared on Instagram how he first learned of the tragic development and found it difficult to […] Former Nigerian player, Victor Udoh dies at 21

The Accord Party in Ogun State has announced Okewole Olaniyi as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The party’s chairman, Oke Rotimi Michael, who also doubles as chairman of the electoral committee, made the announcement during the 2026 primary election for the governorship and State House of Assembly elections, held on Tuesday at its […] Ogun 2027 election: Accord party presents Okewole Olaniyi as its gubernatorial candidate