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Bishop Ezeokafor Is a Living Testimony’ — Soludo By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, on his 74th birthday. In a goodwill message, Soludo commended Ezeokafor for dedicating his…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has mourned the death of the Commissioner for Power, Prince Eka Williams, describing his passing as an irreparable Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-gov-mourns-power-commissioner/
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Kaduna State chapter, has disclosed that its members lost more than 200,000 cattle and at least 50 people to cattle rustling, banditry, communal clashes and other forms of insecurity between January…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has raised concerns over the decline of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, citing high energy costs and inadequate financin Read More: https://punchng.com/nesg-raises-the-alarm-over-nigerias-manufacturing-decline/
[Darfur Network for Human Rights] DNHR expresses serious concern over the situation of women detained in Nyala, South Darfur State. Reports continue to indicate that large numbers of women, including activists and women human rights defenders, remain in detention.
After collecting only one point from their opening two matches, Moses Aduku’s side needed a victory to keep their campaign alive and responded with an attacking display... The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria’s Falconets qualify for Round of 16 with historic 10-1 win appeared first on Premium Times…
[Dabanga] Khartoum / New York City -- Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Commander and Sovereignty Council President Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan said a US-backed proposal to extend the UN arms embargo on Darfur to all of Sudan will fail at the Unite Nations Security Council.
Tunnicliffe made a half-century and Naidu took a three-for as Zimbabwe fell to a 64-run loss
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has appealed to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, to allocate additional slots to the state to accommodate the growing number of intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim…
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, is coordinating rescue operations following the collapse of a four-storey uncompleted building at Independence Layout, Enugu State. The incident occurred at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, prompting the…
There are ideas that begin in institutions. There are ideas that begin in universities, think tanks, laboratories and conference rooms, surrounded by shelves of books and the reassuring architecture of intellectual authority. And then there are ideas that begin at a desk. A desk can be ordinary…
Rangers swept into the Scottish League Cup semi-finals after a dominant 3-0 victory over arch-rivals Celtic, with Dan Neil scoring a double at Ibrox. Read More: https://punchng.com/rangers-rout-celtic-3-0-to-reach-scottish-league-cup-semis/
Now, leaders of the countries describe the status quo as unsustainable and call for the right to determine their own future. The post Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales set plan to leave UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Pope Leo XIV called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on his home country.
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is appealing to the government to extend its fuel subsidy intervention into the second pricing window of September to cushion consumers from expected increases at the pumps.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the late ex-SSS DG, Albert Horsfall, describing him as a patriot who served with integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-extols-legacy-of-late-ex-sss-boss-horsfall/
The figures highlight the significant contribution of Nigerian professionals to the UK health system, but also come amid persistent concerns over the shortage of health workers in the country. The post 10,494 Nigerians in UK health sector as country battles health worker shortage appeared first on…
Nigerian-American driver, Ugo Ugochukwu, has become the first Formula 3 champion from the United States after finishing second in the final race of the sea Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-teenager-ugochukwu-wins-formula-3-title/
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Civil society organisations have said that the June 2026 acquittal of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke by a jury at Southwark Crown Court does not automatically determine or terminate separate asset-recovery litigation pending before Nigerian…
Ms Bala said the programme was recorded with her hijab on at the Channels Television headquarters in Lagos, but it was not broadcast for several weeks. The post Journalist recounts challenges, exit from BBC-Channels TV programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said Nigeria should supply crude oil for domestic refining at its production cost, rather than its international market price. The post Nigeria should price domestic crude at production…
A movement has invited Nigerians globally to participate in an International Praise Day on September 26, 2026, to promote national unity, hope and solidari Read More: https://punchng.com/movement-mobilises-nigerians-for-international-praise-day/
The party said it would continue to pursue lawful and constitutional means to protect its members and participate in the 2027 electoral process The post ADC Condemns Disruption Of Political Meeting, Arrest Of Three Members. appeared first on Channels Television.
