In an official statement, the NFF described Mr Galadima as one of Nigeria’s most respected sports administrators, noting his immense contributions to football development across several decades. The post Former NFF president Ibrahim Galadima dies at 74 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Mohammed Gwarzo, has announced his intention to contest the Kano North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, setting up a potential political contest with the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin. Gwarzo made the declaration while addressing supporters in Kano, where […]

Fresh from a first league win away at fierce rivals Manchester United since 1981, Leeds all but secured their top-flight status. The post EPL: Leeds Pull Clear Of Relegation, Bournemouth Sink Newcastle appeared first on Channels Television.

A fresh crisis is brewing in the Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following allegations of a planned parallel congress by a faction within the party.

The Federal Government vows to ensure stability in the education sector at the Yakubu Gowon University’s combined convocation, honoring three individuals. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-vows-stability-as-yakubu-gowon-varsity-honours-three/

Abuja Police Command dissolves tactical squads, creating a unified crime response unit to enhance operational efficiency and tackle violent crimes in the F Read More: https://punchng.com/police-create-unified-crime-response-unit-in-abuja/

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces firing on at least one tanker after ordering commercial vessels not to pass through the strategic waterway, according to multiple reports on Saturday.

Federal legal advice clear Bukola Saraki as fresh charges revive Offa robbery case The post Offa Bank Robbery: How Attorney-General’s office cleared Saraki appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that the second batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, will be released before midnight on Saturday. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a post on his official X handle, assuring candidates who sat for the examination on Friday, […] UTME 2026: JAMB to release second batch of results Saturday

Seeking a second Champions title, Sundowns will host the first leg of the final in Pretoria on May 15 with the return match in Rabat or Berkane on May 24. The post Mamelodi Sundowns Beat Esperance To Reach CAF Champions League Final appeared first on Channels Television.

A private security guard in Lagos, named Obada Ezekiel, has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with two others to steal a Lexus RX 300 SUV under his watch. According to Ogun police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspects were arrested at about 11 a.m on Saturday, following a distress call and credible intelligence. Babaseyi stated […] Security guard, two others nabbed for car theft in Ogun

Anambra Police have arrested Eric Nwombu for posing as a JAMB coordinator and collecting candidates’ examination slips. Investigation continues into the fraud case.

Popular Nigerian juju musician Yekini Kolawole Ajao, popularly known as Y.K Ajao, is dead. His death was made known in a statement posted on musician, Shina Peters’ Instagram page on Friday night. “Still hard to believe, You weren’t just a friend, you were my brother. Prof Y.K Ajao, your sound, your spirit, your presence; unforgettable. […] Nigerian Juju music icon, Y.K. Ajao is dead

Anambra police arrest a man posing as a fake JAMB coordinator for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of exam materials. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-fake-jamb-coordinator-in-anambra/

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed widespread claims that travellers abducted in Benue State were candidates of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), clarifying that the victims were not linked to the examination process.

A few weeks ago, in March, demolitions and the subsequent erection of fences began at the park, forcing many businesses to leave, while others who do not have alternatives continue to hang around, waiting for the government to provide clarity. The post Jabi Lake: How demolition triggered confusion, panic among vendors, residents in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Governor of Anambra State and national leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has read a riot act to the leaders and members of the party, while reeling out guidelines for the conduct of the party’s forthcoming primary elections. Soludo who addressed APGA faithful during the South-East zonal convention of the […] Soludo reads riot act to APGA members, adopts option A4 for primaries

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the results of 632,788 applicants who took part in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).  This was said by JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin on Friday. According to Benjamin, the results of candidates who took part in the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 […] The post How To Check UTME 2026 Result As JAMB Releases Scores appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde to announce his preferred candidate for the Oyo Governorship 2027 race in May, pending a Supreme Court ruling on the PDP. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-to-name-governorship-candidate-in-may-awaits-supreme-court-ruling-on-pdp/

A development economist, Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, has blamed the failure of the Ajaokuta Steel Company on poor leadership, corruption and policy inconsistency. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka made this known while speaking at the Virtual International Conference on Ajaokuta, where he called for the full privatization of the steel complex. He recommended that majority ownership be handed to a capable […] Failure of Ajaokuta Steel caused by corruption, poor leadership — Economist Oyelaran-Oyeyinka

Nigeria’s music industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran juju musician, Y.K. Ajao, widely regarded as one of the enduring figures of the genre’s golden era.

JAMB announces that the 2026 UTME results for candidates who took the exam on Friday, April 17, will be released before midnight on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/friday-utme-results-to-be-released-before-midnight-jamb/

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has appealed to constituents of Alimosho Constituency II to re-elect the current lawmaker, Kehinde Joseph, for facilitating the construction of an ultra-modern Abaranje Secondary School in the community. The Speaker made the appeal on Saturday during the commissioning of the school in the constituency. […]

The FRSC denies harassment claims from a viral video in Abuja, stating officers acted professionally during a routine traffic stop and footage is misleadin Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-denies-harassment-claims-in-abuja-traffic-operation/

Chairman of the Turaki-led PDP faction in Bauchi, Samaila Burga, announced the development during a press briefing on Saturday. The post Bauchi governor ends efforts at joining APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has allayed fears Alex Iwobi sustained a serious injury in the team’s 0-0 draw with Brentford, DAILY POST reports. Iwobi picked up a hamstring injury in the 43rd minute encounter. The 29-year-old was replaced by his compatriot Samuel Chukwueze. There were fears the versatile could miss the rest of the […] EPL: Silva provides injury update on Iwobi

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has firmly denied claims circulating on social media that the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, was invited to serve as “Royal Father of the Day” at the proposed foundation-laying ceremony of an Ecumenical Chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement issued on Saturday by […]

Iran reversed its pledge to reopen the strait to commercial traffic during a ceasefire in the Middle East war in protest at an ongoing US counter-blockade of the route, a crucial passage for commodity shipments. The post Trade Ships Hit In Hormuz As Iran Recloses Strait appeared first on Channels Television.

Tunde Perry faces backlash after revealing a plan involving Portable and Soso Soberekon's Rolls-Royce. Fans praise Portable for his street smarts amidst the drama.

Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, a former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has died on Saturday after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed by former Secretary-General of the NFA, Sani Ahmed Toro. Galadima was a prominent figure in Nigerian sports administration, having led the NFA before it was restructured into the Nigeria Football Federation […] BREAKING: Former NFA Chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 75

A boy's outfit to the venue of his JAMB examination has sent social media users into a frenzy. While some people wondered why the boy wore such, others defended him.

Singer African China reveals his harrowing experience of evading threats during his career, combining martial arts and voodoo for protection against dangers.

“Inter-local government connectivity is not just a promise, it is a priority we are delivering on,” Mr Mbah stated on a post on X on Friday, 17 April. The post Mbah vows more inter-local govt connectivity in Enugu through quality roads appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed's planned defection to APC collapses as power-sharing talks fail, leading his camp to explore alternative political options.

In order to resolve the division,  the caucus unanimously agreed to constitute a high-powered committee The post Bauchi APC splits over Bala Mohammed’s defection; sets up committee appeared first on Vanguard News.

The father of two victims abducted Wednesday from a Benue Links bus en route Otukpo has cried out over ransom demands by their captors, who he said are insisting on N9 million for each of his kidnapped children. The post Armed men demand N9m for each abducted Benue bus passenger appeared first on Vanguard News.