Alexander Sørloth’s hat-trick propelled Atlético Madrid into the Champions League last 16, following a commanding 4-1 second-leg play-off victory over Club Brugge. With the tie finely balanced at 3-3 after an explosive first leg in Belgium, Diego Simeone’s side broke the deadlock at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the 23rd minute through Sørloth. The […]

Newcastle United cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League following another victory against Qarabag. Eddie Howe’s side already had one foot in the next round after a 6-1 The post UCL: Newcastle beat Qarabag 3-2, reach last 16 on 9-3 aggregate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The CBN governor noted that the development is a result of increased confidence of investors in the Nigerian banking sector The post Nigerian banks raise N4.05 trillion ahead of capitalisation deadline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen hinted at a return to Serie A, expressing admiration for Juventus while navigating interest from top clubs, despite his recent move to Galatasaray.

ABUJA – The Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has promised to enhance transparency and ensure that the NUPRC’s internal communication is fully digital.…

The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has offered 150 free health insurance enrollments to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Dr. Babagana Adam, also pledged to sponsor an additional 50 members as his personal contribution in […]

A racial slur was edited out of the Baftas ceremony before it was broadcast, but another one aired in error, the BBC's chief content officer has said.

Nigeria's government has rejected a media report alleging that it paid a "huge" ransom to Islamist militant group Boko Haram to secure the release of more than 200 pupils and staff abducted from a Catholic boarding school in November.

The ruling party says its national convention will be held from 26 to 27 March as earlier announced. The post National Convention: APC extends dates for purchase, submission of forms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Costa Rican footballer Derrikson Quiros has announced his breakup just three days after romantically proposing to his girlfriend, Wendy, on the pitch

Pierce County Sheriff's office said deputies had responded to reports about a man who was believed to be violating a "no-contact order" at a home near Tacoma in the western state. The post US Stabbing Spree Kills Four; Suspect Shot Dead By Police appeared first on Channels Television.

Few hours after slipping into coma, Nigerian comic actor, Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, is dead. Following complications from drugs administered to him at the hospital, Okemesi died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Announcing his death in a video shared on Instagram, actor Tony Montana Jeff stated that his body has been deposited [...]

A presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated N15m to the St. Philomena College of Nursing, Benin City, Edo State. A similar donation last year by Obi to the same hospital sparked reaction that made the State governor, Monday Okpebholo, to bar Obi […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed March 24, 2026, for ruling on a joinder application and other pending motions in a suit seeking the deregistration of five political parties over alleged non-compliance with constitutional provisions. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/25, was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) against the Independent […]

By Jethro Ibileke Five suspects have been arrested by operatives of Edo State Police Command over the alleged murder of a 57-year-old man identified as Saturday Ojewa, following unresolved issues. The deceased was reportedly murdered in Ewato community, Esan South East local government area of the state, while on his way to the farm, and […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decried the poor implementation of free movement of persons and labour protocol among member-states, stressing that the situation was seriously hindering trade and the integration process within the sub-region. The Director of Free Movement of Persons and Migration at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Mr Albert […]

About eight deputy inspectors-general of police (DIGs) and senior assistant inspectors-general of police (AIGs) are set to retire after the appointment of AIG Tunji Disu as the acting inspector-general of police (IGP). Special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had announced in a statement on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu had […]

ABUJA – The Senate has endorsed the proposed ₦140 billion 2026 budget of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), while issuing strong warnings on fiscal discipline, measurable security outcomes and urgent…

Mr Ganduje and three other defendants face a 10-count charge of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, breach of trust, and conflict of interest. The post Court adjourns Ganduje’s port ownership dispute case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In a statement, FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aminu Idris, described the claim as false and misleading. The post INEC denies result manipulation in FCT polling unit appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least 14 people have died and 440 others displaced after heavy rains hit the southeastern Brazilian city of Juiz de Fora, local authorities said on Tuesday. The downpours caused severe flooding and landslides, forcing the suspension of classes in municipal schools. Specialised teams have been deployed to respond to emergencies and search for missing […]

A top campaign official for Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, has warned that the growing political ambitions of the sons of some of Nigeria’s most powerful politicians threaten fairness and democratic competition. The post Tinubu, Wike, Umahi sons’ political ambition ‘dangerous for society’ — Gov Eno’s campaign official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Ojaja Pan Africa Limited owned by, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, has recently completed the seamless redemption of its inaugural Commercial…

The crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has degenerated into a major conflagration as hoodlums suspected to be loyal to one of the factions attacked the house of the party chieftain and former governor of the state, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, riddling his gate with bullets. It would be recalled […]

BENIN – The Governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Barrister Olumide Akpata, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) along with his…

The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member high-level committee to oversee the disbursement of billions of naira secured as relief for victims of the recent fire outbreaks at Singer Market in Kano. The inferno, which struck the market twice within a week, destroyed goods and other wares, leaving many traders counting heavy losses. President […]

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has fixed March 9, 2026, for the physical and credential screening of all candidates who successfully completed the online recruitment registration for the recruitment of 50,000 police constables. The exercise is set to hold between March 9, through April 18, 2026, across the federation. Spokesperson of the PSC, Torty Njoku […]

BENIN – Team Edo’s Swimming, Weightlifting, Kokowa contingent have delivered extraordinary performance at the ongoing Niger Delta Games tagged Edo2026, harvesting gold medals and reaffirming the host state’s dominance. Leading the…

The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently intervene following reports that the United States is considering sanctions against the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over alleged anti-Christian positions. Legislators in the US reportedly labelled Senator Kwankwaso as anti-Christian and accused him […] The post Kano Assembly Urges Govt To Respond To US Sanctions Threat Against Kwankwaso appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. They were accused of conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and unlawful control of a property […]

BENIN – Ex-Governor of Anambra State and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday donated the sum of fifteen million Naira…

Muslim scholars in Ghana have announced the official Nisaab threshold for Zakat in 2026 (1447 AH), urging Muslims across the country to carefully assess their savings and fulfil their religious obligation of charity once their wealth meets the prescribed level.

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on Tuesday, February 24, visited the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to witness the discharge of the rescued infant who had been receiving treatment at the facility’s Child Health Department.

Obi, a former Anambra State governor, also accused the APC-led Federal government of tampering with the nation’s democracy. The post Obi, ADC, Akpata Criticise APC Govt After Attack In Edo appeared first on Channels Television.

Edo Government Denies Orchestrating Attack on Peter Obi The Edo State Government has denied allegations that it directed any of its agencies to attack former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, The post I didn’t direct any attack on Obi, says Okpebholo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The EFCC said the suspect was arrested by its operatives from the Enugu Zonal Directorate in response to petitions from two Nigerian victims. The post How fraudster posing as BDC operator defrauded Nigerians of N369.3 million – EFCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.