Former Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, has rejected claims that his board contributed to the decline of the late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, insisting that there was nothing for which he needed to apologise to the former Nigeria…

Several communities in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State have been cut off following the collapse of the Zagah–Suntai road, residents have said. The road, which links rural communities to other parts of the state, became impassable after a…

Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has questioned the criteria for awarding the Ballon d’Or, arguing that the prize should not be given to a player simply because he won the Champions League or World Cup. Mourinho, speaking ahead of Real…

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued two Colombian women who were allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos. The women, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were rescued…

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday as the Reds twice came from behind in a pulsating Premier League encounter. Dan Ndoye gave Forest the lead in the 24th minute, finishing after Morgan…

A new report by Ember, a global energy think tank focused on accelerating the transition to clean electricity, estimates that Nigeria will install 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in 2026, as the use of solar energy continues to expand…

No fewer than 19 candidates have been listed to contest the Sokoto State governorship election scheduled for 2027, according to the list displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission at its state office on Saturday. The list, sighted by our…

Sustained gunshots and heavy explosions have been reported in some parts of Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic. The incident, according to Reuters, occurred early Saturday, making it the third related scenario in the junta-led country this year. PREMIUM TIMES…

Clashes erupted in Niger’s capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that…

A Nigerian delegation is heading to China next month as part of the country’s push for investment in its oil and gas sector. The delegation’s destination is the China Dongying International Petroleum and Petrochemical Equipment and Technology Exhibition (CDYPE 2026),…

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, said the state would increase its waste evacuation capacity with an additional 220 trucks. This comes barely two months after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state would soon take delivery of 150…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has called for increased investment in radiopharmaceutical therapy to strengthen cancer care and advance precision medicine in Nigeria. Mr Salako made the call at the International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji emphasizes his reliance on God for divine guidance in leading Ekiti towards peace and economic prosperity. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/i-depend-on-god-to-lead-ekiti-right-oyebanji/ Read the full article here

Heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the oesophagus, is a common digestive complaint. It occurs when stomach contents move backwards into the oesophagus, often causing a burning sensation behind the breastbone or…

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called on South-West governors to deepen regional integration and harmonise development plans, saying the region does not need constitutional amendments to pursue economic growth and reclaim its developmental strides. Hamzat spoke at the…