The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has received Rufa’i Hanga, the senator for the Kano Central District. Mr Hanga was the only senator from the state in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where former Kano governor Rabiu…

The Taraba State Government has dissolved all existing committees and task forces set up to combat illegal mining across the state. The Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Gebon Kataps, announced the decision in a statement issued on…

Veteran actor Pete Edochie has named the first Premier of the Western Region, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as his favourite Nigerian politician, citing his contributions to education and broadcasting. The 79-year-old actor made this known during an interview on Curiosity…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has replaced Musa Angbazo with former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Nasarawa State. Mr Adamu emerged as the replacement primary winner held in Lafia, the state…

Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, producing a…

Nigeria’s teenage tennis prospect Oluwaseun Ogunsakin will make his debut in the US Open Junior Championships main draw on Sunday when he faces Chinese Taipei’s Kuan-Shou Chen. The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. Nigerian time, with Ogunsakin bidding to…

A representative of Imo State Isinwa Chidozie Senator, has been crowned Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria. Senator on Saturday emerged the overall winner at the grand finale of the pageant held on Saturday at Skyview, The Lekki…

The Nigerien government has blamed France for an attempted coup plot to overthrow the military regime. PREMIUM TIMES reported that some soldiers abandoned their front lines and staged what the authorities described as a mutiny. Between 28 and 29 August,…

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the state’s support for his re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. Radda gave the assurance on Saturday at the People’s Square, Katsina, during the flag-off and inauguration of…

Bayern Munich were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Schalke in Gelsenkirchen, ending the Bundesliga champions’ remarkable run of scoring in 59 consecutive competitive matches according to BBC Sport on Saturday. Luis Diaz came closest to breaking the…

Children who sleep in rooms where mosquito coils are burning could be exposed to smoke and pollutants that may irritate their airways and trigger breathing difficulties, particularly in poorly ventilated spaces, paediatricians have warned. The specialists explained that children are…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is hopeful of returning to action for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon next week after suffering a groin injury in Friday’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian…

The Lagos State Government has begun the process of paying the pension of a retired local government worker, Michael Odesanya, after a Saturday PUNCH report highlighted his plight over delayed retirement benefits. Odesanya, a former Chief Administrative and Human Resources…

The UrbanStreetFashion Fiesta has continued to provide a platform for fashion, entertainment and creative expression following the successful hosting of its third edition in Akoka, Lagos. The annual event is an initiative of the Creative Director of SenamImage Signatures, a…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned traditional rulers in the state against partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying those who openly participate in political activities should be prepared to be treated as politicians. Makinde gave the…