Michael Carrick faces exclusion as Manchester United's permanent coach despite an impressive run. The club considers Thomas Tuchel as an alternative for the role.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council and dismissed all Special Advisers. The governor also appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, The post BREAKING: Gov Fubara dissolves cabinet appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Senate has warned that it may refuse to approve the 2026 budget proposal of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over concerns about poor fund releases to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the continued non-payment of contractors. The threat was issued on Thursday during a budget defence session between the Senate […] 2026 budget: Senate threatens to withhold approval over N2.2tn contractors’ debts

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said the operation of the newly constructed bus terminals depends on the approval of the Federal Executive Council The post FEC approval delaying bus terminal operations in FCT – Wike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Deputy Chief Executive of Forestry Commission and Spokesperson of NAIMOS, Elikem Kotoko, has suggested that Ghana may have reached a critical point where the use of tougher measures, including brute force, may be necessary to effectively clamp down on illegal mining (galamsey).

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the Rivers State Executive Council days after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, deepening intrigue over the state’s protracted political standoff. The post Days after Tinubu meeting, Fubara dissolves cabinet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the state Executive Council as part of measures to give his administration a fresh beginning. The governor’s action came the same day The The post JUST IN: Fubara dissolves Rivers Exco, appoints new CPS appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Nigerian man in the diaspora has taken to social media to share how much his United Kingdom pastor gave to his mother when she was returning to Nigeria.

Former Taraba Central Senator, Abubakar Yusuf, has revealed the major issues affecting Nigeria’s budget. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television on Thursday, Yusuf said massive splurging is one of the major issues affecting the budget. He said that the nation’s budget ought to have been a surplus budget, lamenting […] Budget: Govt spending on what it does not need – Former lawmaker, Yusuf

"For the avoidance of doubt, the LPPC does not recognise any parallel intermediate, or alternative rank styled as 'Blue Silk'..." The post LPPC disclaims ‘Blue Silk’ rank, vows to protect sanctity of SAN designation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Anele said the suspect also falsely claimed to have attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and to be a recipient of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).

A heartbreaking video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady mourned her twin brother who passed away. Netizens reacted.

Top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) arrived in Asaba, Delta State, on Thursday for the burial of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, DAILY POST reports. The delegation was led by the NFF’s Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi. Also on the delegation were the NFF’s Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire, and Executive […] NFF officials storm Asaba for Ndidi father’s burial

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday, resisted arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, minutes after he arrived from Cairo, Egypt. Short video clips trending The post El-Rufai resists arrest as passport seized at Abuja airport appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

“That is why we are organising this town hall meeting to engage directly with them and keep them informed about the activities of the agency, as well as the efforts of the government to ensure their safety in healthcare delivery and guarantee quality care in both public and private health facilities across Lagos,” the Permanent Secretary said.

The initiative is expected to test a model that combines weather forecasts with agronomic guidance to deliver tailored advisories directly to farmers via mobile phones. The post NiMet, partners move to pilot digital climate advisory service for farmers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has rejected allegations linking Chinese mining companies to illegal mining activities and the funding of terrorism in Nigeria, describing the claims as false, baseless and damaging to China-Nigeria relations. The post China denies US claims of illegal mining, terror funding in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hon. Abdullahi El-Rasheed defects from PDP to APC, citing Governor Yahaya's leadership and President Tinubu's reforms as key motivators for his decision.

The Kano State Government has denied claims that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf wrote to the Federal Government to prevent Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from entering Kano. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government described the allegation, made by Alhaji Buba Galadima, as false […] Kano Govt denies writing FG to block Kwankwaso’s entry

Mr Wike said new streetlight contracts awarded to construction firms, including CCECC and CGC, now include advanced security features and a centralised monitoring system designed to protect public infrastructure from criminal damage. The post FCT minister unveils tech-driven plan to end streetlight vandalism in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Manchester United star, Amad Diallo has named Mason Mount as the most underrated Manchester United player. Diallo also named midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire as leaders in the Red Devils squad. The Ivory Coast international said this while speaking to ESPN’s TikTok account. He was asked to describe his Manchester United teammates in one […] EPL: Amad Diallo names most underrated player, two leaders in Manchester United squad

The OICL boss charged directors to provide not just oversight but insight and foresight... The post Odua investment targets N1trn total assets by 2030 appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Government and state security administrations have embarked on a two-day strategic meeting aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s security architecture and securing the lives of citizens. The security meeting, which is a collaboration between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Abia State Government, is being held in Umuahia between Thursday and Friday. Speaking at […] Nigerian govt, states hold strategic security meeting in Abia

Governor Umar Namadi disclosed this on Thursday during the launch of the Danmodi Students Care 2026 Mega Programme, held under the administration’s inclusive human development agenda. The post Jigawa govt spends N8 billion on scholarship in 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Francis Onoiribholo The Federal Government under its free metering programme for its four franchise states has delivered 75,000 metres to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to be distributed to…

Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has shed light on Ademola Lookman’s decision to represent Nigeria over England. Lookman, born in England to Nigerian parents, had the unique opportunity to represent either nation. Initially, he chose to play for England, advancing through their U-19, U-20, and U-21 teams. However, in 2020, the Atletico Madrid […] Jose Peseiro explains why Ademola Lookman chose Nigeria over England

A former Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, Bisi Ilaka, has formally resigned from the party. In a resignation letter dated Tuesday, February 10, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday, Ilaka thanked the PDP for giving him the opportunity to serve in […] Makinde ex-chief of staff Bisi llaka, resigns from PDP

The Chinese embassy also rejected the claim that it was funding radical Islamic groups and ethnic militias to protect its mining interests. The post China rejects US lawmakers’ allegations of illegal mining and terror financing in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

EpiC Project launches essential maternal and child health interventions in Bauchi State, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders to improve health outcomes.

No fewer than 40,000 Nigerian students have benefitted from university scholarship schemes funded by Omega Power Ministries (OPM) over the past 15 years, in what has become one of the…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the state executive council. The development came few days after President Bola Tinubu, for the third time mediated in the political impasse between the governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. Fubara, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt yesterday by his […]

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has made a powerful move concerning his cabinet following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

Patience Ogbodo-Iwuagwu The Enugu State Government has dismissed as misleading a viral video alleging neglect of Ugbene community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area, clarifying that the Community and Social…

"We would also like to charge the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to redouble their efforts .... The post Reps task Tinubu on full implementation of appropriation act appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said it recorded a profit after tax of N5.760 trillion, equivalent to $4.26 billion, for the 2025 financial year. The company disclosed the figures in its latest operational and financial update, detailing performance across upstream, downstream and gas operations. According to the report, total revenue for the year […]

Mr Maishanu reported to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the command’s headquarters in Bompai. The post Why police invited PREMIUM TIMES reporter in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.