Lookman extended Atlético's lead with a superb diving header just before the hour mark. The post LaLiga: Lookman scores as Atlético end winless run with Espanyol victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

At last, justice has been served on the factional village head of Ikot Ebita, Chief Effiong Okon Ukime, in Nsit Atai local government area of Akwa Ibom State for murdering 28-year-old Archibong Edem Bassey. The State High Court sitting in Uyo, the state capital, at the weekend sentenced him alongside two senior palace officials including […]

•Injure neighbour in a violent attack•Residence protest over incessant kidnappings Suspected gunmen have abducted a couple, Jamiu Olawale and his wife, at their residence in the Olaribigba Estate of Iluabo The post Gunmen strike in Ondo, kidnap couple appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared Kasim Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as the Chairman-elect of the Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, following Saturday's Area Council Election in the territory. The post FCT Polls: PDP’s Kasim Mohammed declared winner of Gwagwalada Chairmanship election appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that the choice of choosing those who work with him was deliberate. READ ALSO: Candidates not required to remove Hijab during registration – JAMB The post Choice of my lieutenants, deliberate, says Otti, as state hosts dinner for ex-SSG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria’s development would be incomplete without sports which he said is a platform for discovering talents and a symbol to promote peace and unity. The president stated this while delivering his welcome address at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, venue for the second edition of the Niger […]

President of the South-South Youth Initiative (SSYI), Comrade Imeabe Oscar, has condemned the widespread public celebration of the demise of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the Senate. Imeade gave the condemnation in a statement on the reactions of some people in Rivers particularly from the Ogoni ethnic nationality, who allegedly […]

National Chairman of Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, Dr. Chris Akomas says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a political party that has a commitment to making life The post Ex-Abia deputy governor receives over 5000 PDP, others to APC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

•Unveils new identity, inaugurates BoT In a bid to foster accurate public discourse as well as protect the stability of the financial sector, the Association of Corporate and Marketing Professionals The post Bank recapitalisation: ACAMB educates content creator to curb misinformation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Convener of BAT Ideological Group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi has extended a campaign support in cash to chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bwari Area Council, and The post BAT supports APC candidates in LG polls appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared Kasim Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as the Chairman-elect of the Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, following Saturday's Area Council Election in the territory. The post FCTDecides: PDP’s Kasim Mohammed declared winner of Gwagwalada Chairmanship election appeared first on Vanguard News.

Actors Uzor Arukwe and Bam Bam star in a new romantic film, sparking dating rumours amid speculation about her marriage to Teddy A. See the details. Read More: https://punchng.com/uzor-arukwe-bam-bam-continue-on-screen-love-amid-dating-rumours/

Erstwhile Senate Leader, Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has applauded Governor Bassey Otu for the courage, vigour and institutional discipline, with which he is pursuing lawful and evidence-based processes to The post Dispute over oil wells: I stand firmly with Otu, Cross Riverians – Ndoma-Egba appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated both the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, and Zinox founder, Stan Ekeh, as they mark their birth anniversaries.  Ekeh turned 70 today. The post Tinubu felicitates Air Chief Aneke, Zinox boss on birthday appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Despite the high presence of security personnel, there was voter apathy in the Rivers House of Assembly bye-election in Ahoada-East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2. Our correspondent observed that voting materials and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as agents of political parties arrived early at almost all the polling […]

Former Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba has responded to attempts to misrepresent his contributions on the floor of the 6th Senate concerning the Bakassi Peninsula and the loss of 76 oil wells by Cross River State. He gave the response while reacting to attempts by his detractors to misrepresent his contributions on the floor of the […]

Mikel Arteta warns his players to embrace the pressure and noise of the Premier League title race or find another club. Read his response to criticism. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-handle-the-noise-or-leave-arsenal-arteta-tells-players/

Residents of Odi community in Kolokuma-Opokuma LGA, Bayelsa State have raised the alarm over imminent landslides and coastal erosion threatening to wash away the community into the sea. According to The post Odi community cries out over worsening landslide, erosion threat appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigerian filmmaker Martinz Nnaji Jr.’s ‘Milk and Mirrors’ film wins Best Short Film at the London Indie Film Festival, exploring postpartum identity. Read More: https://punchng.com/milk-and-mirrors-wins-best-short-film-at-london-festival/

A group of protesters on Saturday protested the recent demolition of a section of new building materials lock up shops at Nkwo Market Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra The post Community leaders, shop owners protest shops demolition in Anambra market appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

PREMIUM TIMES deployed reporters to the six area councils for live coverage of the elections. The post #FCTDecides2026: Final results for chair of six Area Councils (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

He further scored the winning goal following an exchange of passes by Amokachi and Ikpeba, to seal the victory for the visiting superstars.

A non-profit organization, Yiaga Africa, has said that allocation of voters to new polling units by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, marred the election in some places. Director of Programmes of the group, Cynthia Mbamalu, made this revelation on Saturday while speaking in an interview on Arise Television. She said voters were allocated to […] FCT polls: Allocation of voters to new polling units marred election – Yiaga Africa

Gospel singer Zion Grace celebrates her ministry’s 8th anniversary by expanding her outreach to vulnerable communities and releasing a new gratitude single Read More: https://punchng.com/zion-grace-marks-eighth-anniversary-with-wider-care-outreach/

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Prince Wale Oluwa, has called on Nigerians The post Re-electing Tinubu ‘ll sustain current national reform trajectory – APC chieftain appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Gospel singer Moses Abutu releases ‘Higher,’ an inspirational worship single rooted in faith, reassurance, and spiritual conviction. Listen now. Read More: https://punchng.com/moses-abutu-inspires-with-higher/

The Federal Ministry of Health and Medipool Nigeria Limited have formalised a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to strengthen coordination and governance within Nigeria’s medicine procurement and supply chain systems. The agreement reflects continued efforts to improve transparency, efficiency and alignment in the sourcing and distribution of essential medicines. Medipool Nigeria Limited is a federally approved […]

Lagos State government has stressed the need for occupants of its estates to embrace maintenance culture in relation to housing assets, whether public or private, to avoid decay of infrastructure and ensure that investments in real estates are well protected for maximum value. The state’s Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, who stated this at […]

The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law, clarifying that its recent advisory on the misuse of criminal justice mechanisms was directed at members of the public and not the Police. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade […]

A new report highlights the need for a stronger investment framework and structure to support the growth of the Nigerian comic industry’s creative economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/report-seeks-investment-framework-for-comedy-industry/

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice president Kashim Shettima, members of the National Assembly and the Federal Executive Council for the transformation The post Akpabio commends Presidency, NASS,FEC for improvement in economy, security appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As part of the activities marking the 25th anniversary of Sacred Heart Catholic College (SHCC), Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, the alumni of the institution, under the leadership of its President, Mr. The post SHCC at 25: Alumni body hosts career guidance session appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, at the weekend, led a delegation of the company’s management to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in The post Dangote hosts NNPCL CEO at refinery, unveils port expansion plans appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Bakare Mubarak calls for stronger institutional backing to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s creative economy at a national stakeholders engagement. Read More: https://punchng.com/mubarak-advocates-creative-economy/

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has threatened to slam a legal suit against Sally Tibbot Ltd if it fails to tender a formal apology over a payroll audit report that allegedly identified 250 members of its staff as “ghost workers.” Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Saturday, the vice chancellor, Prof Clement Adebooye, […]

The  Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu; the Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN); and Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims The post Sanwo-Olu, CAN chairman to grace APC Christian leaders’ summit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.