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UEFA publicly withdraws support for FIFA’s current leadership, citing a secret World Cup investment plan. Learn why confidence in FIFA leadership is lost.
Atiku Abubakar defends his role in stopping Obasanjo’s third-term bid, stating he chose constitutional democracy over personal loyalty. Read his full respo
Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s aide, faults Cardinal Onaiyekan’s economic and insecurity comments, stating the cleric spoke for Catholics, not all Christians.
A professional forum urges the Nigerian Federal Government to accelerate civil service automation and digital governance to prevent administrative lapses a
Veteran journalist and Ibadan chief, Lekan Alabi, has died at 76. The Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland passed away in Lagos. Read more about Lekan Alabi’s lega
INEC has publicly displayed Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima’s academic credentials and personal particulars ahead of the 2027 elections. Learn more about T
“Of course, what I know about him later… I would not have picked him. Thank God that God did not allow his actions and reactions to overwhelm me, divert my focus from Nigeria or harm Nigeria.” The post Choosing Atiku as running mate was my biggest political mistake – ...
US embassies in several Middle Eastern capitals warned American citizens to beware of an "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave. The post US embassies urge citizens to consider leaving Middle East appeared first on Vanguard News.
Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as 10-man Tottenham beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty pre-season friendly in Sydney on Saturday. The post Ten-man Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney appeared...
My first conversation with an Iraqi turned into a lesson on why we should never judge people based on what we see in history books or on television. The post Glasgow 2026: Reporter’s Diary – Day 6: My First Meeting with an Iraqi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Lekan Fatodu, Director-General (D-G) of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), on Saturday confirmed Lagos as host of Africa’s biggest football gala, the 2026 CAF Awards. The post Lagos to host 2026 CAF Awards appeared first on Vanguard News.
Former Plateau State Governor and elder statesman, Senator Jonah Jang, on Saturday delivered a sobering message to Nigeria's political class and citizens, warning that political power is temporary and that only character, faith and service to humanity endure. The post Power is te...
The national record holder lived up to his billing as one of the favourites, pulling away from the field in the closing stages to cap a remarkable championship for the 20-year-old quarter-miler. The post Ogazi wins 10th gold medal for Nigeria at Glasgow 2026 appeared first on Pre...
An early morning inferno has razed five buildings at Bomadi-Overside, the business hub of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, claiming one life and destroying property worth millions of naira. The post One dead as earlier morning inferno razes buildings in Delta communit...
The controversy has once again placed the entertainment industries of both countries at the centre of a diplomatic and social conversation. The post FLASHBACK: From Burna Boy to Tyla, three times Nigeria-South Africa tensions spilt into music appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
The commission said the exercise, which began on Saturday, is in line with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which requires it to publish candidates' particulars within 21 days of receipt. The post 2027: INEC displays Tinubu, Shettima’s credentials, calls for public...
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, on Saturday publicly acknowledged her past political differences with former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, declaring that she had forgiven him and moved on as the elder statesman marked his 80th birthday. The post ‘I&#...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered his most scathing public assessment yet of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing his read more Obasanjo reopens rift with Atiku, says picking ex-VP was biggest error
Police officers assaulted the journalist, seized her phone and camera, and detained her at the Anti-Violence Crime Unit in Guzape alongside dozens of traders. The post Court awards journalist N12 million in damages against police for illegal arrest, detention appeared first on Pr...
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has lifted the ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel following an assessment of the security situation in the Holy Land. The post Middle East war: NCPC lifts ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel appeared first on Vanguard News...
“I am a star. I was bitten. As I blew him, Okocha put his hand on my back and bit me…” The post ‘Charles Okocha didn’t beat me, he bit me’ — Portable on why he walked out of boxing rematch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
VFD Group Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, with profit after tax (PAT) more than doubling to N10.06 billion, representing a 100.8 per
Edo State government launches a thorough investigation into the death of a factory worker at Rongtai Group, which sparked unrest and property destruction.
Former Bauchi Rep, Aminu Danmaliki, has officially dumped the APC for the PRP, citing principles over political convenience ahead of the 2027 elections.
Tottenham Hotspur, with 10 men, secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea in a pre-season friendly, handing new manager Xabi Alonso his fir
Durojaiye questioned the basis of Dasylva’s comments, maintaining that he was neither the convener of the event nor in the protocol team The post Alaafin demands apology from professor over ‘late arrival’ remarks appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Lagos West District of the Assemblies of God Nigeria will start its annual Grace and Prayer Conference with theme, ‘El-Shaddai (The Almighty God)’ from Wednesday, August 5th and runs
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced that its 2026/2027 Pre-Admission Screening exercise, popularly known as the Post-UTME, will hold from August 13 to August 15, 2026. The post UNILORIN announces 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening schedule appeared first on Vanguard News...
National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Senator Nenadi Usman, has urged political leaders to shelve bitterness and make the 2027 elections a contest of ideas, not war. The post 2027 election should be contest of ideas, not war – Nenadi Usman appeared first on Vanguard Ne...
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has said her 19th free medical and surgery outreach aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in