The ICPC said Mr El-Rufai has been served with the corruption charges and reiterated its commitment to due process and the rule of law. The post ICPC set to arraign El-Rufai before two courts in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Galatasaray have announced that their forward, Victor Osimhen, has undergone successful surgery. Osimhen sustained an injury during Galatasaray’s 4-0 defeat to Premier League side Liverpool at Anfield last Wednesday. The Nigeria international was subsequently diagnosed with a fracture in his right forearm. Galatasaray provided an update on the surgery via their official website on Monday […]

The rollout, which will begin in eight states - Anambra, Ebonyi, Gombe, Kwara, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)- is part of efforts to expand access to innovative HIV prevention options. The post Nigeria rolls out new HIV prevention injection, restricts use for pregnant women appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Super Eagles, on its official X page, have revealed their new kits ahead of upcoming international fixtures, with sportswear giant Nike confirming the designs blend performance technology with modern style. The post Super Eagles unveil new Nike jerseys despite W/Cup miss appeared first on Vanguard News.

A UI graduate shared how she overcame doubts about her course, gained hospital experience, and pursued data analysis to secure a role and build a career.

Osun lawmaker Rabiu Atanda withdraws his resignation from the Accord Party hours after leaving, reaffirming his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-lawmaker-withdraws-resignation-from-accord-hours-after-leaving-party/

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates scheduled for the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will spend more time in the examination compared to previous years. The Board made the announcement on Monday via its weekly bulletin. Traditionally conducted over two hours, the Mock UTME has been extended to […]

An Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on Lagos Island has convicted and sentenced a sales manager, Tracy Benibile, to two years and two months’ imprisonment for stealing ₦1,000,000 from her employer, Aromire Aromimure.

A military transport plane crashed Monday when taking off in Colombia, officials said, with at least 80 people aboard though there were conflicting reports about how many troops were dead and injured. The post Colombia military says 80 troops believed dead in plane crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

A chieftian of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Mr. Princewill Dike, has urged President Bola Tinubu to see the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, as most qualified politician to lead the president’s re-election campaign in 2027. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, Dike expressed confident that, Wike, […]

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a team to a Calabar gas explosion that injured 43 people in the Edibe-Edibe area. Read More: https://punchng.com/nema-sends-team-to-calabar-after-gas-explosion/

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Vandeikya/Konshisha federal constituency, Hon. Sesoo Gboko Ikpagher, has said he was not against the re-election of Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, for a second term. Ikpagher, who left the camp of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume and returned to Governor Alia’s camp said […]

The US immigration agency at the center of a firestorm over heavy-handed enforcement tactics began deploying to major airports on Monday, as officials scrambled to ease mounting travel disruption during a prolonged, partial government shutdown. The post US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, was captured in a tense exchange with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, during an early morning raid at his residence in Abuja. In a video cited online, Malami is seen questioning the legitimacy of the operatives’ presence, repeatedly demanding to see a valid court […] Where is your court order, do you want to disgrace me – Malami clashes with EFCC operatives [VIDEO]

Beyond electoral matters, the Congress also approved the appointment of a new global audit firm as the new independent auditor of the federation. The post NFF approves new statutes, sets September date for Elective Congress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The football community mourns the loss of Santiago Castrillon, who tragically collapsed during a U20 tournament in Colombia, leaving teammates heartbroken.

The football community mourns the loss of Santiago Castrillon, who tragically collapsed during a U20 tournament in Colombia, leaving teammates heartbroken.

Oil prices sank 10% after President Trump announced a halt to strikes on Iran. Explore the reasons behind the market’s rapid reaction and what it means. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-trumps-surprise-iran-remarks-sent-oil-prices-tumbling/

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has stated that the Nigerian business environment remains extremely challenging, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). According to a policy…

Nigeria seeks investors to unlock its vast agricultural potential through climate-smart farming, addressing food security and promoting sustainable growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-investors-to-unlock-agricultural-potential-climate-smart-farming/

When it comes to understanding how the defender position works, most fans begin with steals and blocks because they are easy to count and remember. The problem is that defense usually tilts a possession before the highlight arrives. A defender might cut off the driving angle, shade a ball handler toward help, tag the roller […] The post 4 defensive traits that still define NBA defenders appeared first on Vanguard News.

The PM told a parliamentary committee that the UK was deploying short-range air defence systems to Bahrain at speed and was doing the same with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The post Middle East War: UK Sending Air Defence Systems To Gulf, Says PM Starmer appeared first on Channels Television.

A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) and pro-Tinubu support groups in Bauchi State has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party’s national leadership to affirm the outcome of the recently conducted Bauchi state Congress. The coalition also urged the APC national leadership to immediately inaugurate the newly elected executives in Bauchi State. […]

Verydarkman challenges Tonto Dikeh's prayer videos, questioning her faith and the influence of clerics, igniting a heated debate among fans on social media.

Security operatives have arrested two individuals in connection with the killing of cows and the recovery of meat suspected to have been stolen in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Sylvester Kuman and Nyitor Akaangee, both from Udei Village, were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March […] Two arrested for allegedly killing cattle in Benue community

Governor Uba Sani has been described as a servant-leader whose tutelage has enhanced the governance abilities of all appointees that have had the privilege of working in Kaduna State Government in the last two and half years. In a statement issued by the immediate past Commissioner of Public Works and Infrastructure, Arc Ibrahim Hamza on […]

Legend Internet Plc announces a planned merger with Spectranet Limited, a move set to reshape Nigeria’s broadband sector and expand service coverage. Read More: https://punchng.com/legend-internet-to-merge-with-spectranet/

While a couple of nations would be looking forward to clinching a World Cup ticket, some would only be playing friendlies in readiness for the World Cup. The post 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Teams, draws and schedules appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption-related offences in both federal and state courts in Kaduna. In a statement issued on Monday, the anti-graft agency said El-Rufai would be docked alongside one Joel Adoga before the Federal High […]

Police on Monday arrested Tajudeen Baruwa hours after he led members of his faction to seize control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers national secretariat in Abuja, in a dramatic escalation of the union’s prolonged leadership crisis. Baruwa and his supporters had stormed the union’s headquarters earlier in the day, wresting control from […] The post Police arrest Baruwa after taking over NURTW secretariat in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.

Britain is sending short-range air defence systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday. “We’re deploying short range air defence systems to Bahrain at speed,” Starmer told a parliamentary committee, adding the UK was “doing the same with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia”. The UK is working with […] The post UK sends air defence systems to Gulf to counter as Iranian missiles appeared first on Vanguard News.

Proceedings in a ₦152 million property dispute before a Lagos High Court in Osborne, Ikoyi, were on Monday adjourned until April 22, 2026, following the failure of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve its final written address on parties.

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has resolved to formally arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after weeks of detention . In a statement issued on Monday , the Commission disclosed that El-Rufai will be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on March 24, alongside […]

FCT Police deny shooting allegations during an NURTW clash in Abuja, stating they only restored order. Seven suspects, including Baruwa, were arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arraign-baruwa-others-deny-shooting-nurtw-members-in-abuja/

Nigeria plans to introduce a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, to help end HIV/AIDS by 2030. Learn about the new PrEP option. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-roll-out-hiv-prevention-injection-as-52000-doses-arrive/

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed alleged attempts by certain individuals to incite members in Mozum Ward, describing the move as unlawful and without merit. In a statement issued by the Media Adviser to the State Chairman, Abu Michael, the party condemned the actions of some ward executives, noting […]