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The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna Governor Uba Sani in 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-defence-minister-urges-nigerians-to-unite-supports-tinubu-kaduna-gov/
Liverpool’s winless Premier League run at Anfield extends to four matches after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Fulham, who earned their first point. R…
Newly promoted Hull City twice came from behind to hold Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League clash on Saturday. Read More:…
Businessman Abdulrahman Haske has resigned from the APC and joined the Allied Peoples Movement as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Adamawa elec…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects for armed robbery, motorcycle theft, and cattle rustling in separate operations across the…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Calabar, the state capital. …
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the PDP described Tukur as a distinguished statesman, elder, adminis…
During preliminary questioning, Mr Ekpo allegedly claimed that his 61-year-old mother sent him to set the house ablaze. The post Man arrested over all…
In five games against top-flight opposition since Xabi Alonso took charge, Chelsea have scored 16 times and conceded 12. The post Hull hold Chelsea, L…
However, some of East Africa's highest mountains have snow, glaciers and ice despite being close to the Equator. The post Three countries in East Afri…
Several thousand people gathered on Saturday in Uganda to pay final respects to a king once recognised as the world's youngest monarch, with the presi…
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s history.…
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90. He was a former governor of old Gongola State. Rea…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has mourned the death of former Governor …
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman, and former governor of the old Gongola State, Bam…
The approval comes amid renewed industrial dispute over salaries, allowances, promotion arrears and other demands by KASU lecturers. The post KASU-ASU…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman, and former Governo…
The PDP National Treasurer, Diran Odeyemi, says the party’s collaboration with the Accord Party in Osun State has ended after the last governorship po…
“I’ve seen the good, the bad, the ugly when it comes to life in football.” The post How my father’s investments saved me after I went bankrupt at 27 —…
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections sche…
A media aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Eta Uso, has faulted the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onan…
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died from the consumption of local herbal alcoholic mixtures, commonly ca…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has displayed the particulars of 19 candidates, making the forthcoming contest one of the most cr…
A 68-year-old Nigerian grandfather, Chris Osagbaekhoe, has graduated with a first-class degree in Social Work from Goldsmiths, University of London. R…
His appointment comes as the Tinubu campaign strengthens its communications structure ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The post Ex-Jonathan sp…
He was the third civilian governor of the defunct Gongola State, serving from August to November 1983, when the military took over The post Bamanga Tu…
Haske described his move to the APM as “a convergence of principle and purpose”, saying he would focus on accountable leadership, economic empowerment…
The government said there are 60 suspected cases, of which 29 persons have unfortunately died, three persons on admission, while the remaining 27 are …
The three Nigerian clubs have taken contrasting paths into the decisive stage of the preliminary rounds, but the objective is the same: survive the fi…
Morka questioned the confidence of the opposition in negotiating over the presidency before Nigerians have decided who will occupy the office in 2027.…
A woman, Sandra Okpara, has recovered N1.64m that she mistakenly transferred to an account linked to Pastor Jerry Eze’s Streams of Joy International. …
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, …
Governor Okpebhoko of Edo carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet as he redeployed three commissioners from their initial ministries The post Okp…
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye, has died in a hospital days after he was rescued from kidnappers in Isin LGA of Kwara State. Read Mor…
Police in Akwa Ibom have raided a criminal hideout in Idu Uruan Village, arresting two suspected drug dealers and recovering large quantities of canna…
The Director General expressed optimism that the national commission will approve the request in good time to allow more intending pilgrims to complet…
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has named Alvaro Vargas Llosa, son of the late Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, as the new ambassador to the Unite…
Family sources confirmed Bamanga Tukur’s passing on Saturday. The post Ex-PDP chair Bamanga Tukur dies at 90 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerians who invested millions in an online platform known as PXES are counting their losses after the Ponzi scheme crashed and became inaccessible. …
Aliko Dangote says Dangote Refinery shares, offered at N525, could hit N10,000. He assures small investors of priority in the IPO and a dollar dividen…
Former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, explains why he provided his vehicle to Peter Obi during his visit, calling it a statesmanlike gesture. Read More…
Pastor Jerry Eze’s church, Streams of Joy International, has refunded N1.64m to a woman who mistakenly transferred the money as an offering. Read More…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says state governors, not President Tinubu, should explain how the gains from petrol subsidy removal are being spen…
Nigerian passport holders can apply for an electronic visa to travel to 54 countries and territories, a new global passport evaluation has revealed. R…
Arsenal will look to maintain their perfect start to the season and aim for a sixth consecutive victory when they face Sunderland at the Stadium of Li…
The UK Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that Nigerian dancer Poco Lee’s sexual offence case is still active, with a court date set for Sept 15,…
Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Adunni Ade and others headline an ambitious thriller where seemingly respectable neighbours are anything but ordinary. The…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, and recovered a stolen wine-coloured Toyota Cam…
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission has announced that local government elections will hold on Saturday, September 26, 2026, across the sta…
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Ooni announced the twins' birth in March. The post Ooni, wife unveil twins’ faces, names after traditional rites (PHOT…
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu is not opposed to citizens recording police officers while…
“Part of the inspiration was to empower people to empower themselves, and part of the motivation was to be a voice to the voiceless – that was my inne…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned his players not to repeat last season’s mistake of dropping points when they face Sunderland at the Stadium of…
Former US President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to “cheat like hell” in the November 3 election during a mock pledge at a Republican gatheri…
The accusing lawyers said Ms Godwin-Isaac had reported her earlier passport missing or stolen and later obtained another passport. The post Interior m…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has warned his players to maintain their focus and intensity after a perfect start to the season with five wins in all com…
Public and private schools in Ekiti State are set to resume on Monday, September 14, for the 2026/2027 academic session, the government has announced.…
UFC CEO Dana White has ruled out a return for former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, calling him a “bad guy” he no longer wants to do business w…
This comprehensive package delivers a seamless competitive gaming sanctuary — a refuge from distraction where performance and responsiveness lead to v…
Nigerians abroad can now renew their passports without visiting an embassy using the Nigeria Immigration Service’s new contactless application system.…
