Nigeria National League, NNL, side Bichi First FC have signed experience forward Wasiu Jimoh. Jimoh joined the second tier club on short-term contract until the end of the season. He moved from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit Kwara United. Jimoh’s experience will be vital for Bichi FC, who are pushing for promotion to the […] NNL: Bichi First FC sign Jimoh from Kwara United

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, LGAN, has unveiled its plans of hosting the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, AACT, from November 1 to 7 in Abuja. Speaking in Abuja during a press briefing, the Association’s President, Dr. Mrs Lami Ahmed said Nigeria bidded for the challenge in Morocco and won. She said this shows [...]

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four of the 13 defendants standing trial over the killing of former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada The post Rivers court sentences four to death over killing of former Ahoada DPO appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Katsina United technical adviser Azeez Mohammed has insisted that proper fan education is key to eradicating crowd trouble in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Mohammed stated this in the aftermath of the crowd trouble that occurred during Katsina United’s matchday 25 clash against Wikki Tourists in Bauchi. The incident resulted in the postponement of […] NPFL: Katsina United coach proffers solution on how to curb crowd trouble

…says IReV wasn’t designed for electronic voting …faults claims on rejection of use of IReV for 2027 polls The Senate on Thursday clarified that the electronic transmission of election results The post Real-time result transmission not e-voting, Senate clarifies appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Federal Government has issued a ban on using Naira notes for decorative purposes ahead of the 2026 Valentine’s Day celebrations. The directive specifically targets activities such as making money bouquets, cash towers, and cake designs featuring banknotes. Authorities say these practices violate Nigeria’s currency laws and will no longer be tolerated. The Central Bank […] Nigerian govt set bans money bouquet ahead of Valentine’s Day

PORT HARCOURT – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the Rivers State Executive Council with immediate effect. In a special government announcement issued on Thursday, the governor directed all Commissioners and…

 …party affirms Adeleke for second term The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Hon. Sunday Bisi, on Thursday rejected moves by a faction within the party The post 2026: Osun PDP chair dismisses removal move, accuses Oyinlola of betrayal appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

KC Gaming Networks Limited, owners of Bet9ja, has denied owing the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission following the closure of its outlets across the state. The company’s shops were The post Bet9ja denies owing Enugu Gaming Commission appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The high-level delegation is participating in a six-day international capacity-building workshop in Kigali, Rwanda. The post Jigawa govt officials in Rwanda for training on leadership, policymaking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Dr Bolaji Akinola, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has criticised Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun over “his frequent foreign travels.” The post Oyetola’s aide labels Adeleke’s foreign trips junketing appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has responded sharply to a statement issued by Paul Ibe, a media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, concerning the Minna meeting between Atiku and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. In a post on his X handle, Fayose said, “I saw the response of one Paul Ibe, one […] Fayose blasts Atiku’s aide, threatens to ‘spill more beans’ over Minna meeting

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council and sacked all Special Advisers. Fubara has also appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, Mr Onwuka Nzeshi to replace former CPS, Nelson Chukwudi, who was relieved of his appointment. The cabinet dissolution was contained in a Government Special Announcement issued in Port Harcourt on […] The post Fubara Sacks All Commissioners, Special Advisers appeared first on OsunDefender.

Patience Ogbodo-Iwuagwu The Enugu State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has sustained its fight against illicit drugs and substance peddling with the arrest of…

The Director for Governance, Justice and Peace, Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference, Rev. Father Michael Quaicoe has called for stricter enforcement of Ghana’s laws, insisting that offenders must face swift and severe punishment to serve as a strong deterrent to others.

The Nigerian Army has uncovered and apprehended an alleged impostor, Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf, who falsely paraded himself as a retired Maj.-Gen, misleading the public and abusing the prestige of the military institution. The post Army exposes man parading as retired Major General appeared first on Vanguard News.

National oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has released its monthly report summary for The post NNPC posts N60.5trn revenue after tax appeared first on Tribune Online.

Michael Carrick faces exclusion as Manchester United's permanent coach despite an impressive run. The club considers Thomas Tuchel as an alternative for the role.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council and dismissed all Special Advisers. The governor also appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, The post BREAKING: Gov Fubara dissolves cabinet appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Senate has warned that it may refuse to approve the 2026 budget proposal of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over concerns about poor fund releases to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the continued non-payment of contractors. The threat was issued on Thursday during a budget defence session between the Senate […] 2026 budget: Senate threatens to withhold approval over N2.2tn contractors’ debts

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said the operation of the newly constructed bus terminals depends on the approval of the Federal Executive Council The post FEC approval delaying bus terminal operations in FCT – Wike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Deputy Chief Executive of Forestry Commission and Spokesperson of NAIMOS, Elikem Kotoko, has suggested that Ghana may have reached a critical point where the use of tougher measures, including brute force, may be necessary to effectively clamp down on illegal mining (galamsey).

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the Rivers State Executive Council days after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, deepening intrigue over the state’s protracted political standoff. The post Days after Tinubu meeting, Fubara dissolves cabinet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the state Executive Council as part of measures to give his administration a fresh beginning. The governor’s action came the same day The The post JUST IN: Fubara dissolves Rivers Exco, appoints new CPS appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Nigerian man in the diaspora has taken to social media to share how much his United Kingdom pastor gave to his mother when she was returning to Nigeria.

Former Taraba Central Senator, Abubakar Yusuf, has revealed the major issues affecting Nigeria’s budget. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television on Thursday, Yusuf said massive splurging is one of the major issues affecting the budget. He said that the nation’s budget ought to have been a surplus budget, lamenting […] Budget: Govt spending on what it does not need – Former lawmaker, Yusuf

"For the avoidance of doubt, the LPPC does not recognise any parallel intermediate, or alternative rank styled as 'Blue Silk'..." The post LPPC disclaims ‘Blue Silk’ rank, vows to protect sanctity of SAN designation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Anele said the suspect also falsely claimed to have attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and to be a recipient of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).

A heartbreaking video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady mourned her twin brother who passed away. Netizens reacted.

Top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) arrived in Asaba, Delta State, on Thursday for the burial of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, DAILY POST reports. The delegation was led by the NFF’s Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi. Also on the delegation were the NFF’s Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire, and Executive […] NFF officials storm Asaba for Ndidi father’s burial

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday, resisted arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, minutes after he arrived from Cairo, Egypt. Short video clips trending The post El-Rufai resists arrest as passport seized at Abuja airport appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

“That is why we are organising this town hall meeting to engage directly with them and keep them informed about the activities of the agency, as well as the efforts of the government to ensure their safety in healthcare delivery and guarantee quality care in both public and private health facilities across Lagos,” the Permanent Secretary said.

The initiative is expected to test a model that combines weather forecasts with agronomic guidance to deliver tailored advisories directly to farmers via mobile phones. The post NiMet, partners move to pilot digital climate advisory service for farmers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has rejected allegations linking Chinese mining companies to illegal mining activities and the funding of terrorism in Nigeria, describing the claims as false, baseless and damaging to China-Nigeria relations. The post China denies US claims of illegal mining, terror funding in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hon. Abdullahi El-Rasheed defects from PDP to APC, citing Governor Yahaya's leadership and President Tinubu's reforms as key motivators for his decision.

The Kano State Government has denied claims that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf wrote to the Federal Government to prevent Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from entering Kano. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government described the allegation, made by Alhaji Buba Galadima, as false […] Kano Govt denies writing FG to block Kwankwaso’s entry