Civil society organisations in Osun State have formally petitioned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, over alleged irregular staff redeployments ahead of the governorship election. The petition was submitted after a peaceful demonstration staged in Osogbo on Thursday as members of the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens gathered […] Osun Guber Poll: CSOs petition INEC chairman over redeployments

Experts raised security concerns that Nigeria lacks AI-specific standards to address threats such as fraud, disinformation, data poisoning, and automated cybercrime. The post Experts discuss AI governance, urge Nigerian govt to set up regulatory body appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JAMB has opened up on the saga that happened at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre where a UTME candidate was asked to remove her hijab during screening.

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club Al-Hilal, where French striker Karim Benzema plays. The post Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal appeared first on Vanguard News.

The operators warned that many airlines are already at their “last breath,” with reserves nearly exhausted and some facing possible shutdown within days. The post [VIDEO] Jet A1 Price Hike: Airline Operators Warn Effect Of Aviation Shutdown Will ‘Be Huge’ appeared first on Channels Television.

AFN has welcomed Favour Ofili back after World Athletics denied her switch to Turkey, affirming the sprinter's eligibility to compete for Nigeria.

Philip Agbese appointed as chairman of the Labour Party’s media and publicity subcommittee for the national convention, now scheduled for April 28, 2026.

In April, the World Bank repeated a familiar prescription, one of many that have never guided any developing nation toward genuine success. The pattern is predictable: a prescription, followed by confusion, and ultimately chaos. This time, it urged Nigeria to reopen petrol imports to moderate inflation. The argument was wrapped in technocratic language, but the […] The post Reopening fuel imports is not reform, it is regression, By Dan D. Kunle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Pope Leo XIV slams ‘tyrants’ on his Cameroon visit, calling for peace in the conflict-torn region while his war of words with President Trump continues. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-slams-tyrants-on-cameroon-visit-as-trump-spat-continues/

The Nigeria Revenue Service has announced plans to launch Rev360, a next-generation revenue administration platform, on April 30, 2026, as part of efforts to improve efficiency, transparency and taxpayer experience. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Service said the new platform marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of Nigeria’s tax administration system. According […]

A pro-Goodluck Jonathan group has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent remarks describing the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as “inexperienced.”   The reaction came from Juan Amechee Governor, National Coordinator of the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Project (GJLP), who described Atiku’s comments as “unfortunate and revisionist.”   In a statement released on […]

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has officially resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). See his reasons. Read More: https://punchng.com/mimiko-resigns-from-pdp-2/

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has blamed the delay in some of the projects embarked by the state government across the state on allegedly hijacked Osun local government funds.   Adeleke, who spoke in Osogbo at a meeting of key state officials involved in the implementation of key mega projects in the state explained […]

The numerous calls for his resignation by different groups, including opposition parties and civil society, are nothing but a demand for accountability. Whether he chooses to come clean or to retain the services of whitewash agents to survive to the next day is not up to him. Six months after his appointment as the chairman […] The post Amupitan’s ‘yanga’ wakes trouble, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday mocked the African Democratic Congress, ADC, dismissing its recent national convention as “noise making” and “rascality” while reaffirming his readiness for the 2027 general elections. Tinubu also described the ADC event as a “street convention”. The President spoke while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, RHA, […] ‘Street convention’ – Tinubu mocks ADC, condemns ‘disobedience’ of court orders

The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has explained that his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was driven by his ambition to win election and provide people-oriented representation at the National Assembly. Madumere, who is contesting the Owerri Senatorial seat under the PDP, […]

Justice Raehman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences court in Ikeja on Thursday convicted and sentenced 63-year-old cleric, Chris Douglas to life imprisonment for sexually abusing a teenage girl and inflicting significant psychological harm on her.   Justice Oshodi held in his judgment that Douglas, who is the pastor in charge of Peculiar Generation […]

President Bola Tinubu has declared that no amount of pressure or intimidation will distract him from pursuing his vision for Nigeria. Tinubu made the assertion while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He charged them to uphold integrity and work collectively toward […] 2027: I am Jagaban, they can’t scare me — Tinubu boasts

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has identified regulatory overlaps and weak legislative frameworks as major constraints undermining Nigeria’s economic growth, warning that persistent structural and institutional gaps continue to weaken the country’s business environment.   This position was outlined in a newly launched baseline report by the Ernest Shonekan Centre of the NESG, developed in […]

The South East Development Commission(SEDC), has said 210 startups have advanced to the next stage of South East Venture Capital Programme (SEVCP) pitch competition.   The programme is aimed at advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda’s commitment to expand access to capital for startups and strengthen Nigeria’s investment landscape.   SEDC’s executive director, Finance and Chairman, […]

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has intensified his political engagements with key stakeholders within the party as preparations gather pace for the forthcoming primaries. As part of his recent consultations, Jandor met with members of the influential Governance […] Lagos 2027: After Hamzat, Jandor meets GAC members ahead of primaries

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has reported a 22 per cent increase in insurance revenues to N160.56 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.   The insurer, a member of the AXA Group, disclosed this in its audited financial results released on the Nigerian Exchange, showing broad-based expansion across its core business segments of […]

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium and that the two sides were "close" to a peace deal to end the war that has engulfed the Middle East. The post Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium supply appeared first on Vanguard News.

A civil society group protests the mass redeployment of Osun INEC staff, fearing it could compromise the upcoming governorship poll and alleging partisan m Read More: https://punchng.com/cso-protests-osun-inec-staff-redeployment-petitions-amupitan/

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said it is not a member of the coalition group on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), faulting former vice president Atiku Abubakar on the claim.   In a statement on Thursday, clarified that the party has no intention of joining or collapsing into the ADC. […]

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, political stakeholders from the Ilaje/ Ese Odo Federal constituency and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency federal constituency in Ondo South Senatorial District are already making their voices heard loud and clear. The message is simple and unambiguous. They want President Bola Ahmed Tinubu back in Aso Rock for a second […]

Tinubu said that his political journey, including the primaries and general election that brought him to office, had already prepared him for current challenges. The post Opposition Won’t Scare Me, I Won’t Run From Nigeria’s Challenges – Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

The West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) and the Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ISPEN) have called for swift reforms in clinical nutrition practices, urging hospitals to adopt a “golden hour” approach to nutrition screening to curb rising cases of hospital malnutrition.   The call was made during a high-level […]

MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, following new compliance requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The company disclosed the development in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, explaining that the suspension is part of efforts to align with the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, […]

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is a continuation of that of his predecessor, late Muhammadu Buhari. Describing the late ex-President as a partner, Tinubu he took over from himself. Tinubu made the remarks while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […] ‘Buhari was a partner, I took over from myself’ – Tinubu

Stakeholders in Egor local government area of Edo State have renewed calls for the area to produce the next Member of the House of Representatives representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency of the State, citing decades of political imbalance and the need to uphold equity and fairness.   The demand comes amid growing political realignments ahead of […]

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has disclosed that ongoing reforms have streamlined more than 60 tax laws into a simplified framework aimed at improving efficiency in tax administration and collection. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Service’s Head Office, Adedeji said Nigeria’s tax system […]

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has disclosed that ongoing reforms have streamlined more than 60 tax laws into a simplified framework aimed at improving efficiency in tax administration and collection. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Service’s Head Office, Adedeji said Nigeria’s tax system […]

A mother installs a baby monitor in her son's room after noticing he is tired and restless and sees unexpected movement leading to a chilling discovery at night.

The Nigerian Muslim Congress, Northern Elders Political Development Group and Youths Vanguard for Peaceful Co existence of Nigeria have rejected a call by a United States lawmaker for the removal of the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle.   In a statement on Wednesday jointly signed by Dr. Abdullahi Usman Sarki and Hon […]

The new Institute of Maritime Studies at UNILAG is set to advance Nigeria’s blue economy. Learn how this new facility will boost human capital and research Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-maritime-institute-will-advance-blue-economy-oyetola/