Pakistan bombs Kabul: Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
Pakistani defence minister says Pakistan is waging 'open war' against Afghanistan....
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Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court bars Mamman’s lawyer from recalling prosecution witness
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday stopped the defence in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, from calling a prosecution witness as part of its case in the alleged N33.8 billion fraud charge. At the resumed hearing, defence counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN, made an oral application […] Alleged N33.8bn fra...
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“Will be difficult” – Ex-Super Eagles star weighs in on Eric Chelle’s contract demands
Eric Chelle‘s demands for a new contract and an improved salary has received mixed reactions from fans and ex-Super Eagles stars as well, Soccernet.ng reports. Olympic 1996 Gold medallist Garba Lawal has opined that the Franco-Malians' requests will be a hard one for the NFF to reach because he failed to win the AFCON 2025 […]...
Read Full Story →Governor Fintiri, Cabinet, Join Adamawa Assembly Members To Dump PDP For APC
Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri announced that members of his cabinet and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state had moved with him to the ruling party. The governor said his decision was driven by the need […] The post Governor Fi...
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No country has real-time transmission of election results – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has said that no country in the world has real-time electronic transmission of election results. Omokri stated this on Thursday in reaction to the rejection of the Electoral Act by the opposition leaders. DAILY POST had reported that leaders of opposition political parties in Nigeria on Thursday kicked against the […] ...
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‘I was so isolated’: Pro-Palestine activist attempted suicide in UK prison
Recently bailed Palestine Action-linked activist Charlotte Head, 29, spent 18 months in pre-trial detention....
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Indian court acquits Modi’s opponent Kejriwal in graft case
Delhi court acquits former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in a long-running graft case, which the opposition leader called a political conspiracy by the ru Read More: https://punchng.com/indian-court-acquits-modis-opponent-kejriwal-in-graft-case/...
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Reschedule police recruitment exercise to accommodate fasting Muslims — IHRC-RFT insists
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria, has called on the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force to reschedule the recruitment screening for 50,000 Police Constables, currently slated to begin on 9th March 2026. In a statement signed on Friday by the Country Director, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the...
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LaLiga: Ejuke ready for “any role” as Sevilla brace for Betis Derby
It has been a demanding campaign for the 28-year-old, one shaped by flashes of brilliance but weighed down by inconsistency. Widely regarded as one of Sevilla’s most gifted dribblers, Ejuke has struggled to fully impose himself The post LaLiga: Ejuke ready for “any role” as Sevilla brace for Betis Derby appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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MTN Nigeria nearly doubles staff earning ₦2.4 million monthly in 2025
According to its full-year financial report released on Thursday, the number of staff in the highest salary band rose to 659 in 2025, a 97.3% increase from a year earlier....
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BREAKING: Adamawa gov Fintiri defects to APC
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the developmental interest of the s Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adamawa-gov-fintiri-defects-to-apc/...
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Edo crowned champions as 2nd Niger Delta Games close in Grand style
The week-long multi-sport event, which featured over 3,000 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, was organised by Dunamis Icon Limited and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The post Edo crowned champions as 2nd Niger Delta Games close in Grand style appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Father sentenced to life imprisonment for m8rder of his three-week-old son in South Africa
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the m8rder of his three-week-old infant son in Driekoppies,...
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Mother of three who disappeared days before Christmas 2001 resurfaces 24 years later after leaving children behind to begin new life
A woman who vanished more than two decades ago has been found alive and well and was seen publicly for the...
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Man admits manslaughter after his carer was found de@d
A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the dath of his carer, Irene Mbugua, in Birmingham. Irene,...
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Army, NUJ move to deepen cooperation in Sokoto
The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division and the NUJ in Sokoto pledge stronger Army NUJ cooperation to enhance security, public trust, and accurate reporting. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-nuj-move-to-deepen-cooperation-in-sokoto/...
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‘Nigerian Christians bear brunt of persecution’ – Rep Moore asks Trump to act
US Congressman, Rep Riley Moore, has insisted that Christians in Nigeria bear the overwhelming brunt of violent attacks for over two decades, calling for decisive American action and stronger bilateral conditions to address the crisis. Moore stated this on Thursday while speaking on what he described as escalating insecurity in Nigeria, adding that violence ...
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Ms Gideon drops new single 'Tiki Tak Tak'
Sony Music Entertainment officially unveils Tiki Tak Tak, the latest masterstroke from rising star Ms Gideon. The track represents a pivotal shift in her artistic trajectory, a bold, high-fidelity expression of passion that arrives with the weight of an industry heavyweight. Tiki Tak Tak captures a singular moment in contemporary African pop where the polish...
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Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report
A local governor says authorities found two mass graves in the outskirts of the eastern city of Uvira....
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Ex-West Brom man warns Osimhen after Galatasaray striker’s ‘disappointment’ comment
Former West Brom player, Ifeanyi Udeze, has criticised Victor Osimhen for publicly expressing disappointment in his Galatasaray teammates following their UEFA Champions League victory over Juventus. The former Bendel Insurance defender argued that such comments could potentially undermine team unity and morale. Osimhen, who scored the decisive extra-time goa...
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