FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Congo Football Federation, FECOFOOT, officials over financial misconduct. The world football governing body confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. FECOFOOT president, Jean-Guy Mayolas, is one of the key people that are facing allegations of financial misconduct. Earlier this month, Mayolas was handed a life sentence alongside his wife […] FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Congo FA officials

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has tasked the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Zone on the party’s unity, even as he defended the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the consolidation of political gains in the region. Addressing party leaders, delegates, and stakeholders, Sani said the North West APC zonal congress held in […]

A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, has delivered quintuplets at the Murtala Specialist Hospital, Kano. Confirming the development, her husband, Malam Salisu Nafiu, said the babies, Nafiu, a tricycle rider, expressed gratitude to God for the safe delivery, noting that all five babies and their mother were in good health. He added that this was his […]

Oxygen X is promoting financial inclusion by launching a backyard farming initiative for women in Lagos with poultry kits and financial training. Read More: https://punchng.com/oxygen-x-promotes-financial-inclusion-via-backyard-farming/

Lakurawa bandits have ambushed a vehicle of military personnel and Mobile Policemen in Giron Masa Village in Shanga local government area of Kebbi State, killing nine soldiers, one policeman, and burning down their patrol operational vehicle. Our Correspondent gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday night, when the joint patrol team was on duty to […]

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Oguntoyinbo has appealed to Oyo State government under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde to ban any form of trading on roadside. Oguntoyinbo noted that this was necessary to avoid further loss of lives on roadside. The PDP chieftain said this via […] Oyo accident: PDP chieftain, Oguntoyinbo urges Makinde to ban street trading ​

The controversy over the allegation against Omoyele Sowore, that he held a press conference inside a courtroom, is yet to abate as the Publisher of Sahara Reporters has come out to accuse the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, of turning a blind eye when the operatives of the Directorate of State Services, DSS, invaded the Court […]

The Nigerian equities market reversed its upward trend due to sustained profit-taking in banking stocks, causing the NGX All-Share Index to decline. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-value-dips-to-n128-98tn-amid-bearish-pressure/

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The two Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, factions have restarted the faltering peace process ahead of the March 29-30, 2026, national convention being championed by the bloc led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The bloc headed by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) and […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning

The Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, is facing possible impeachment after failing to respond to allegations levelled against him by the Kano State House of Assembly within the stipulated period. The Majority Leader of the House, Husseini Lawan, said the two-week deadline given to the deputy governor to defend himself had expired without […]

Four men have been arrested by the police for allegedly using the name of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to defraud a military officer of N150 million. One Yashim Kajang, of number 3, Martin Elegoma Street, Nigeria Army Post Housing E, Phase1 Kurudu, was arrested on Tuesday,  March 24, 2026, for allegedly […]

Students set fire to tyres and blocked some roads hindering vehicular and human movements. Authorities of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, have assured of restoration of calm on the institution’s campus after disquiet caused by activities of one of the anti-graft agencies in the neighbourhood. The post Kwara Polytechnic: Calm restored after EFCC operation caused violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian socialite Yhemo Lee has addressed singer Lil Frosh's claim that he slapped him at a party in the presence of his friends, explaining what really happened

As the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II mobilisation by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) gears up, frustration is mounting among parents and Prospective Corps Members over persistent delays in getting Call-up Numbers despite registration. Many graduates who completed online registration days ago are yet to receive their Call-up Numbers, LEADERSHIP has gathered. This has […]

ABUJA – Civil servants under the aegis of Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have given the Federal Government until Tuesday, March 31, to pay the 40 percent peculiar…

A Federal High Court has reinstated the Union Bank board, ruling the CBN’s January 2024 intervention unlawful and outside its statutory powers. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-restores-union-bank-board-overturns-cbn-decision/

  LAGOS  – The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from 30,639 applicants for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant.  The applicants, according to the government were…

FMDQ COO Tumi Sekoni stresses that financial literacy is essential for survival, highlighting their outreach to empower students with financial knowledge. Read More: https://punchng.com/financial-literacy-essential-life-skill-fmdq-coo/

With barely four days to the Abuja National Convention, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of division within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that the party remains united ahead of its national convention. Wike, who stated this yesterday while speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing and completed infrastructure […]

  LAGOS  – Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in artificial intelligence-driven surveillance systems on the continent, committing over $470 million to advanced monitoring technologies, according to a new report. …

 The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government for the inauguration of the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), describing the development as a critical…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned foreign currency payments for diaspora remittances starting from May 1, 2026, directing International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to route all transactions exclusively through designated naira settlement accounts in Authorised Dealer Banks (ADBs) The apex bank said the move aims at tightening regulatory oversight of diaspora remittances into […]

Reports have it that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were conducting official duties in Agbede Village, near the polytechnic, an action that sparked protest by students of the institution...

“Diplomacy must prevail,” he said. “War is not the answer. We need a way out of this disaster.” The post US/Israel-Iran War: UN chief appoints Special Envoy for peace appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An APC chieftain highlights why party stability is crucial for Nigeria’s democratic success and development, referencing the peaceful North-East zonal cong Read More: https://punchng.com/party-stability-key-to-democratic-success-adamawa-gov-aspirant/

Yoruba groups allege rising terror attacks in Nigeria are politically backed to destabilize democracy. They warn of a new terror phase and call for restruc Read More: https://punchng.com/yoruba-groups-allege-political-backing-for-rising-terror-attacks/

  As the grassroots continue to form the nucleus and focus of Nigeria body politic and development, a true leader and representative is defined by the unwavering commitment to the…

Kenny Okolugbo is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a Public Affairs Analyst. In this interview, he explains why the reconciliation moves by the two factions of…

He explained that the suspect was detained for allegedly defrauding one retired Maj.-Gen. A. K. Ibrahim and many others of over N150 million supposedly for transaction on a land at Guzape II Cadastral Zone, Abuja...

Only three countries voted against the resolution: Argentina, Israel, and the US. The post UN votes to declare transatlantic slave trade crime against humanity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

"The act of involvement of non-military personnel in surveillance, recruitment of persons and even weapon handling amounts to the act of terrorism." The post Nigerian terror suspect reportedly admits spying on US, Israeli embassies for Iran appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Four of the suspects have been arrested, an official said. The post Fraudsters allegedly impersonate Wike, defraud military officer of N150m appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The party said congresses will be held nationwide, beginning with polling units and wards slated for 7 April. The post ADC NEC approves timetable for congresses ahead of convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Northern APC Peace Agenda has commended the political reconciliation between Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, describing their alliance under the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Mr Turaki said the feuding factions of the party are exploring various pathways toward a lasting resolution of the crisis. The post Crisis: PDP exploring lasting resolution – Turaki appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The governor said that President Bola Tinubu’s leadership has been marked by courage, clarity of vision, and an unyielding commitment to repositioning Nigeria for sustainable progress. The post Tinubu is a courageous and visionary leader – Gov Sani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.