LAGOS – The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), a coalition of leaders of the organised civil society and labour movement, has announced plans to escalate its ongoing protests on electoral…

Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construc­tion Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading manufacturers of construction machinery, in a move set to accelerate…

Flights in and out of Kenya's main airport are being delayed following a planned strike by aviation industry workers, the national airline and airports authority have said.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arriv­al of 100 United States military personnel and associated equip­ment deployed to Nigeria as part of efforts to fight and counter ter­rorism in…

The Adabraka District Court has granted GH¢30,000.00 bail with two sureties each to two persons accused of damaging a tombstone at the Osu Cemetery.

With the release of the 2027 gen­eral elections timetable by the Independent National Elec­toral Commission (INEC), Nigeria has once again been thrust into a familiar but unresolved debate: should election…

Logan Paul has sold an ultra-rare Pokémon trading card for a record-shattering $16.5m (£12m), according to the auction company.

Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu II, the President of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana, has expressed concern about the ongoing politicisation of the country’s cocoa sector.

As International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches, Wema Bank has announced plans to host its 2026 IWD Grand Event on March 4, 2026. The bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, said this year’s celebration is inspired by the global IWD 2026 theme, “Give To Gain.” The event […]

The facility, alongside many others across the state, has been struggling to provide medical care for malaria-positive patients despite being an endemic area. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Vulnerable Nigerian communities continue to suffer from US aid cuts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former governor of Osun State and one-time National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has revealed that the weight of presidential pressure on political leaders has become unbearable — even for those in the ruling party. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Sunday evening, Oyinlola disclosed […]

Barcelona’s hopes of reclaiming the La Liga summit were dashed as Fran Beltrán’s late winner secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Girona in a pulsating Catalan derby. The defeat leaves Barça two points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid. The captivating encounter saw both sides create numerous opportunities. Raphinha and Vladyslav Vanat went close before […]

Wrexham, the Welsh club famously owned by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have been drawn at home against eight-time winners Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round. The Red Dragons secured their place in the last 16 for the first time in 29 years after a thrilling victory over Championship side Ipswich Town […]

A 14-year-old girl, Miss Esther Etiyemonu, on Monday, symbolically took charge of state affairs as one-day governor of Lagos State. Elected governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, temporarily stepped down from his job, yielding his seat to Miss Etiyemonu. Miss Etiyemonu, a Senior Secondary School II student of Lagos State Senior Model College in […]

About 100 United States soldiers have landed in Nigeria as their exact location in the country has been spotted. The Defence Headquarters has now opened up.

Officials in the US state of Minnesota say the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has refused to cooperate with their investigation into the death of Alex Pretti.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed the party’s leadership sharing formula of 60:40 between new defectors and existing members in Kano State chapter of the party, saying the arrangement was aimed at fostering inclusiveness and strengthening internal cohesion. Yilwatda stated this during a courtesy visit to Kano […]

American actress and singer Maya Hawke, widely known for her role as Robin Buckley in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, has tied the knot with musician Christian Lee Hutson. The 27-year-old star reportedly exchanged vows with Hutson in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. Photos circulating online captured the couple in […]

A canoe carrying over 100 passengers, including bridemails, has capsized on Yauri River in Yauri local government area of Kebbi State, killing at least 14 passengers. Chairman of the local government area, Abubakar Shuaibu, who confirmed the unfortunate incident to journalists on Monday night, said the incident occurred in Gumbi Village of Yauri local government […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims that FIFA has reached a decision regarding their protest concerning player eligibility in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speculation had been rife, but the NFF has clarified that no verdict has yet been delivered. Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, […]

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is set to make his highly anticipated return to the boxing ring on 11th April, after a 15-month absence. The “Gypsy King” will face Russian-born contender Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 37-year-old announced his comeback on 4th January, a year after initially retiring following his second consecutive […]

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has marked a personal milestone after graduating from a discipleship class at Streams of Joy International, the ministry led by Pastor Jerry Eze. The actress shared the news on her Instagram page, posting a video of herself holding her certificate while reflecting on the transformation she experienced throughout the spiritual programme. […]

Billionaire Thomas Pritzker says he has retired as the chairman of Hyatt Hotels after his ties to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced in the latest files released by the US Department of Justice.

The legal representatives of Sophia Momodu have issued a strong statement warning that they will pursue every lawful measure to resist any attempt to intimidate counsel or interfere with ongoing judicial proceedings, following recent social media controversy involving Afrobeats singer Davido. In a press release signed by the management and board of partners at PUNUKA […]

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday, reaffirmed his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying Kano State’s political and economic weight makes it imperative for the state to align with the Federal Government in the interest of accelerated development. The governor said this after he was formally received into the ruling party […]

President Bola Tinubu has described investment in education as the greatest weapon against poverty, commending Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri, for his massive investment in model schools across the 21 local government areas of the state. Tinubu spoke on Monday during his first official visit to Adamawa State, where he commissioned several projects, including the […]

Three South Africans have been charged with murder over the killing of a Nigerian Bolt e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, after dashcam footage of the incident was shared widely on social media and sparked public outrage. The post 3 South Africans charged over murder of Nigerian Bolt driver appeared first on Vanguard News.

‎‎Thirteen-year-old saxophonist Jeremiah Oluwajenyo, popularly known as JeremiahFJ Sax, has continued to capture national attention after emerging first runner-up at the just-concluded De9jaspirit Talent Hunt Season 4, one of Nigeria’s most competitive and widely followed reality talent shows. ‎ ‎Jeremiah, a JSS 3 pupil from Lagos State, impressed judges and viewers throughout the ten-week show […]

Police operatives have rescued one Babangida Mohammed who had allegedly been chained for 10 years over mental illness by his father, Mohammed Lawal, in Shadawanka, a community on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis in Bauchi State. The victim was confined in chains by his 72-year-old father, Mohammed Lawal, who claimed he took the drastic step […]

The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Edo State Branch has commended the Edo State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, for their apprehension of a kidnap suspect linked to the abduction of one of its members, emphasising the police force’s unwavering dedication to citizen safety. The post NMA hails Police over arrest of kidnap suspect linked to doctor’s abduction in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has explained why she no longer pays monthly tithes to the church, saying she now channels the money to hospitals, widows and individuals facing urgent financial needs. Makinwa disclosed this in a video shared on her YouTube channel on Saturday, where she spoke during a podcast session about her evolving […]

Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have not been selected for a Premier League game this weekend.

Tensions have escalated at DAAR Communications Plc following a public dispute between Chairman, Raymond Dokpesi Jr and former Group Managing Director, High Chief Tony Akiotu, over the company’s recent management restructuring. The post Dokpesi Jr, ex-GMD Akiotu bicker over DAAR Communications mgt shake-up appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said its forthcoming congresses won’t hold in Osun, Ekiti, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party had constituted members of the Ward/Local Government Congresses Screening Committees, Screening Appeals Committees, as well as the Ward/LGA Congresses (election) and Congresses Appeal Committees. The committees lists was published on the […]

Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Company Limited in a move set to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, positioning it to become the largest refinery in the world. The agreement will […]

By Steve Oko Umuahia—An auto crash, weekend, claimed the lives of 14 guests returning from a traditional marriage and wedding ceremony, while many others sustained serious injuries. The victims, from Umuahia, Abia State, were travelling back from a marriage ceremony in Enugu State on Saturday night when the coaster bus conveying them collided head-on with […] The post 14 wedding guests die in auto crash appeared first on Vanguard News.