Nasarawa United head coach, Mbwas Mangut has reflected on his team’s performance in the defeat to Rangers, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners fell 2-0 to their hosts at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. Mangut maintained fourth position on the table despite the defeat, and are still in the hunt to secure a […] NPFL: Mangut rues Nasarawa United’s defeat to Rangers

Prominent Plateau State-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has vehemently condemned plans by the federal government to establish a state police to complement efforts of regular security agencies in combating insecurity in the country. Last week, President Bola Tinubu urged the National Assembly to consider tweaking the constitution to accommodate the creation of state […] Plateau-based Islamic cleric kicks against state police

A civil society coalition under the banner of Kaduna Voices United plans to stage mass protests across Kaduna State and calls for the continued detention of former governor Nasir El-Rufai. It also demanded the extension of the investigation into his administration into alleged human rights violations. The group said the planned demonstrations are aimed at […]

The allegations surfaced days after the singer announced the passing of his child on social media, describing the loss as a tragedy no parent should experience.

  Prof. Itse Sagay, former chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), in this interview, speaks elaborately on the push to establish state police across 36 states of…

Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the speaker of the state House of Assembly (DSHA), Rt. Hon. Dennis Guwor, have mourned the state’s former deputy governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, who died at the age of 85. Elue served as deputy governor to former governor James Ibori between 1999 and 2007. Oborevwori described the […]

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The measure is aimed at strengthening digital systems, harmonising databases across MDAs, enabling real-time monitoring, and improving inter-agency verification to reduce leakage The post IGR Enhancement: Lawal abolishes cash collection of revenue in Zamfara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has admitted he is worried about how the team handles matches towards the end. Wright was analyzing the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League studios on Sunday Jurrien Timber scored a header in the second half of the match as Mikel Arteta’s men take all three points at […] EPL: Ian Wright reveals ‘worry’ for Arsenal in title race despite Chelsea win

The Nigerian Exchange Limited ended the week lower, as the All-Share Index fell 1.11%, market capitalisation declined, and trading activity weakened.

The Kalabari Kingdom has concluded a series of traditional rites culminating in the installation of Alabo Briebibo Dienyefa Dokubo-Asari as a chief. His father, Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakar Dokubo-Asari, who holds the titles Dabaye Amakiri I and Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari, formally presented him to chiefs and the wider Kalabari nation after more […]

Viral X posts claimed that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed in a US-Israel strike, but an aide to the former Iranian president spoke about what happened.

Members of the Ogoni Youths Development Initiative (OYDI) has decried the alleged refusal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to fund the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State The group said it is aware that the establishment of FUET and the renovation of its structures, as well […]

Some Niger Delta ex-agitators have reviewed the activities of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and expressed satisfaction with the direction of the scheme under its administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro. They said the renewed focus on education and skills development is repositioning the region for long-term stability. The ex-agitators, under the Board of Trustees of the […]

Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are grappling with tightening credit access despite record lending from development banks like the Bank of Industry (BOI), raising doubts over the reach of current financing efforts. The BOI disclosed it disbursed N636 billion to over 7,000 businesses in 2025—its largest annual outlay ever. The funds were deployed across […]

Security operatives in Ekiti State have launched a coordinated operation across forests in the North Senatorial District as part of efforts to expel suspected bandits said to be escaping intensified crackdowns in neighbouring Kwara State and Kogi State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (retd.), disclosed on Sunday [...]

The actress shared photos and videos from the visit on her Instagram page, showing her distributing welfare and healthcare materials to inmates and their children.

The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HostCom) has asked state governments in the Niger Delta region to remit a percentage of the 13% derivation fund from the federal government into the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) fund to propel development in oil and gas-producing communities. HostCom national president, Dr Benjamin Tamaranebi, who […]

Former Nigeria international Sani Kaita has officially applied for the vacant head coach position of the National U-17 men’s team, the Golden Eaglets. Kaita, a veteran of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, expressed strong confidence in his ability to forge a “virile and winning team” for Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently opened applications […]

With the release of the 2027 general election timetable, the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom have lined up behind the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared that plans have been concluded to return President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno for second terms, respectively. The declaration was made […]

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has expressed deep concern over the reported abduction of His Royal Highness, Ezeogo Francis Igwe, the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area and father of the immediate past Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, by suspected armed men on Sunday morning. The incident occurred along the Nwakpu axis of […]

  Mikel Arteta lauded David Raya’s performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, admitting his “heart almost stopped” during the goalkeeper’s vital stoppage-time save. The stop ensured the Gunners maintained their strong position in the Premier League title race. Jurriën Timber’s second-half header from a Declan Rice corner, after a Piero Hincapié own goal had […]

The Continental Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Africa, Professor Jude Osakwe, has formally commended all stakeholders who contributed to the successful hosting of the first-ever NIDO Africa-organised investment…

Foremost Nigerian security and technology firm, Advonics Security Nigeria Limited (ASNL), is set to join the global league of Commonwealth-backed enterprises, following a strategic partnership invitation from the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), weekend. The proposed collaboration, described as a defining milestone for the Nigerian firm, followed a high-level working visit to the company’s […]

LAGOS – A group, the Centre for a Better Society in Nigeria (CBSN), has issues 48-hour ultimatum to public office holders seeking elective positions to resign.     The group…

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has tightened the race for the Academy Awards after clinching the top honour at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The film won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the newly- rebranded Actor Awards — a prize that recognises ensemble performance and is […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP) have begun nationwide digital membership drives aimed at expanding their support base and strengthening internal party structures. The move follows the enforcement of Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates all political parties to maintain a fully digital membership register […]

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By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited pulled off the biggest divestment transaction by an indigenous company in Nigeria’s history last March when it completed the acquisition of Shell’s share in the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV) and retained Operatorship of the largest upstream company in the country. Also, Renaissance […] The post Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited: Energy for people and planet appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Movement for the Sustainability of Democracy in Nigeria has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what it described as peaceful and credible area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The group also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his developmental strides, stating that his administration is steadily working […]

The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has charged members of the National Assembly to recognise that beyond their constitutional mandate to legislate for over 200 million Nigerians, they remain ultimately accountable to God for every decision they take and every law they enact. She gave the admonition at the dedication and commissioning of the […]

The actress, who took to her Instagram page, revealed she is no longer in what she described as “the best vacation” of her life, hinting at a difficult personal moment.

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 430 affordable housing units under the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) workers housing scheme. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the project site located along Shendam road, Lafia, the state capital. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Sule said the project […]

No fewer than four persons have lost their lives following a stampede at Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m., when a large crowd gathered at the residence of a philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki, for the distribution of annual Ramadan alms. According to […]

The National Movement for the Sustainability of Democracy in Nigeria has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting peaceful and credible area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The group also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his developmental strides, stating that his administration is steadily working to position Nigeria among […]

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the National Assembly included both electronic and manual transmissions of results in the amended Electoral Act to avoid disenfranchising the Nigerian electorate and prevent voter apathy during the 2027 general elections. Abbas noted that due to inadequate internet penetration in the country, it […]