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Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years imprisonment in US for $4M wire fraud, romance scam, and fraudulent marriage attempts

Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years imprisonment in US for $4M wire fraud, romance scam, and fraudulent marriage attempts

Gossip • 3d ago

A 40-year-old Nigerian man, Leslie Chinedu Mba, who illegally resided in Houston, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in...

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JUST IN: Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

JUST IN: Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

Naija News • 3d ago

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Fintiri hosted an APC delegation, led by the North-East Zonal Chairperson, Mustapha Salihu, for a Ramadan Iftar at the Government House last Saturday. The post JUST IN: Adamawa governor formally defects to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

Naija News • 3d ago

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Fintiri hosted an APC delegation, led by the North-East Zonal Chairperson, Mustapha Salihu, for a Ramadan Iftar at the Government House last Saturday. The post Adamawa governor formally defects to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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“They can do more” – Wolves coach breaks silence on the racial abuse suffered by Arokodare

“They can do more” – Wolves coach breaks silence on the racial abuse suffered by Arokodare

Football • 3d ago

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has spoken out against the racial abuse suffered by Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old was subject to some odd remarks on social media after he missed a penalty in Wolves' 0-1 loss to Crystal Palace last week. The striker, alongside the club, have come out […]...

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Domestic Airlines Fault FCCPC Over Price Fixing Claims

Domestic Airlines Fault FCCPC Over Price Fixing Claims

Naija News • 3d ago

AON described the FCCPC’s claim as harmful to the survival of airlines and based on flawed understanding of the industry’s economics The post Domestic Airlines Fault FCCPC Over Price Fixing Claims  appeared first on Channels Television ....

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World NGO Day: Reviewing Nigerian NGOs’ contribution to the economy, By Judith-Ann Walker

World NGO Day: Reviewing Nigerian NGOs’ contribution to the economy, By Judith-Ann Walker

Naija News • 3d ago

As the world marks World NGO Day on 27th February, rebasing of the Nigerian economy to include NGOs is a progressive move. The post World NGO Day: Reviewing Nigerian NGOs’ contribution to the economy, By Judith-Ann Walker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Delivered a Love Story & the Internet Cannot Stop Talking

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Delivered a Love Story & the Internet Cannot Stop Talking

Gossip • 3d ago

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 concluded Benedict and Sophie's love story with a surprise mid-credits wedding at My Cottage, a terrace dance mirroring their very first moment together, and fan reactions that are as beautiful as the ending itself. The post Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Delivered a Love Story & the Internet Cannot Stop Talking appeared first on ...

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2027: Why Nigerians Can Remove APC Govt – Galadima

2027: Why Nigerians Can Remove APC Govt – Galadima

Naija News • 3d ago

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has posited that Nigerians could react strongly at the ballot box if current economic and security challenges continue. Speaking on Thursday on Channels Television, Galadima criticised the policies of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and dismissed claims that living conditions have...

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Remi Tinubu Installed As Utukpa Oritse Of Warri Kingdom

Remi Tinubu Installed As Utukpa Oritse Of Warri Kingdom

Naija News • 3d ago

First lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu was on Thursday, 26 February 2026 conferred with the Utukpa Oritse of Warri Kingdom title in Delta State. The traditional title which means “The Light Of God” was conferred on her by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse-III during her one day homecoming visit to her Itsekiri maternal... The post Remi Tinubu Insta...

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MTN Nigeria Returns To Profit With N1.11trn Earnings

MTN Nigeria Returns To Profit With N1.11trn Earnings

Naija News • 3d ago

…proposes N20 dividend MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported a strong turnaround in its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting a profit after tax of N1.11 trillion compared with a loss of N400.44 billion in 2024. The telecoms giant recorded revenue of N5.20 trillion in 2025, representing a 54.9 per cent... The post MTN Nigeria...

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DSS Arrests Suspect Usman Linked To Attack On ECWA Church Kogi

DSS Arrests Suspect Usman Linked To Attack On ECWA Church Kogi

Naija News • 3d ago

The suspect is said to have been the mastermind of the 2025 deadly assault on the First ECWA Church in Kogi State. The post DSS Arrests Suspect Usman Linked To Attack On ECWA Church Kogi appeared first on Channels Television ....

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Twin brother and sister finish from University of Ibadan with different grades, get people talking

Twin brother and sister finish from University of Ibadan with different grades, get people talking

Naija News • 3d ago

Nigerians have reacted to the graduation photoshoot of twin brother and sister, as they graduated from the University of Ibadan (UI), with different grades....

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Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach deal

Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach deal

Naija News • 3d ago

Iran’s Foreign Minister states that for the Iran-US deal to be reached, Washington must drop its ‘excessive demands’ regarding its missile program. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-urges-us-to-drop-excessive-demands-to-reach-deal/...

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Adamawa: Atiku’s son snubs APC defections

Adamawa: Atiku’s son snubs APC defections

Naija News • 3d ago

The Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has opted not to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Adamu, who is the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, was noticeably absent from the list of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to formally announce their defection from the Peoples Democratic […]...

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Senate wades into fresh agitation on electoral act amendment, replies Atiku, Obi, others

Senate wades into fresh agitation on electoral act amendment, replies Atiku, Obi, others

Naija News • 3d ago

The Senate pushes back against opposition demands to amend the Electoral Act 2026, insisting due process must be followed amid rising political tension....

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Katsina agency MD dies in auto crash as gov mourns

Katsina agency MD dies in auto crash as gov mourns

Naija News • 3d ago

The Managing Director of the Katsina State Water Board, Tukur Tingilin, has died in an auto crash. Governor Dikko Radda mourns his death as a great loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-agency-md-dies-in-auto-crash-as-gov-mourns/...

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Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish club UD Almería

Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish club UD Almería

Naija News • 3d ago

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo invests in UD Almería, acquiring a 25% stake in the Spanish club through his company CR7 Sports Investments. Read More: https://punchng.com/cristiano-ronaldo-buys-25-stake-in-spanish-club-ud-almeria/...

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Tinubu has listed you for sacking – Primate Ayodele warns Customs DG, NCoS Conptroller-General

Tinubu has listed you for sacking – Primate Ayodele warns Customs DG, NCoS Conptroller-General

Naija News • 3d ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a warning to the Director-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adewale, and the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, Sylvester Ndidi. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, revealed that the Customs DG and NCos Contro...

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Breaking: Tension in opposition as another PDP governor joins APC

Breaking: Tension in opposition as another PDP governor joins APC

Naija News • 3d ago

A prominent governor among the four remaining in the PDP has officially dumped the opposition party for the ruling APC. The development was announced on Friday....

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‘They think I disrespected them’ – Super Eagles’ Chelle points fingers after leaked contract memo

‘They think I disrespected them’ – Super Eagles’ Chelle points fingers after leaked contract memo

Football • 3d ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has spoken publicly about the leaked document containing details of his proposed contract extension talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Soccernet.ng reports. In recent days, a confidential memo outlining Chelle’s conditions for continuing as Nigeria’s national team manager appeared across social media platfor...

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