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IMF chief visits Ukraine to secure $8bn survival loan

IMF chief visits Ukraine to secure $8bn survival loan

Naija News • 3h ago

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva is in Kyiv to meet President Zelensky and discuss a crucial $8.1 billion IMF Ukraine loan as the country faces war. Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-chief-visits-ukraine-to-secure-8bn-survival-loan/...

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NPFL: Why Wikki Tourists lost to Warri Wolves – Maikaba

NPFL: Why Wikki Tourists lost to Warri Wolves – Maikaba

Naija News • 3h ago

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has blamed missed chances for his team’s 1-0 defeat to Warri Wolves. Ezekiel Oroh’s lone strike gave Warri Wolves the maximum points against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Wednesday. Maikaba believed that the visitors capitalise on the only chance they had in the game. “We […] NP...

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DPP advice has brought closure to my family tragedy — Akingboye’s widow

DPP advice has brought closure to my family tragedy — Akingboye’s widow

Naija News • 3h ago

The widow of late Bamidele Akingboye, former Ondo State Social Democratic Party governorship aspirant, Mrs Christiana Akingboye, yesterday declared that the final legal advice of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions, DPP, has rightfully vindicated her family, bringing to an end months of suspicion, speculation and emotional trauma following her...

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EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list

EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list

Naija News • 3h ago

Nigeria has been removed from the EU’s list of high-risk financial jurisdictions, a move expected to boost investor confidence and ease trade with Europe. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-removes-nigeria-from-high-risk-financial-list/...

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2026 WAFCON: Nigeria’s Super Falcons to face Zambia, Egypt, others in Group C

2026 WAFCON: Nigeria’s Super Falcons to face Zambia, Egypt, others in Group C

Naija News • 3h ago

The  Super Falcons of Nigeria will be up against Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The [...]...

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Alleged $4.5bn fraud: EFCC pressured my client to implicate Emefiele — Defence lawyer

Alleged $4.5bn fraud: EFCC pressured my client to implicate Emefiele — Defence lawyer

Naija News • 3h ago

By Henry Ojelu Lagos—Mr. Nnamdi Offial, counsel to the second defendant, Henry Omoile, in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of attempting to pressure his client into implicating the former apex bank chief. Offial made the allegation whil...

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Iran’s ambassador to Nigeria speaks on mass protests, Trump’s threat

Iran’s ambassador to Nigeria speaks on mass protests, Trump’s threat

Naija News • 3h ago

“The Iranian government has undertaken economic support measures, strengthened social welfare mechanisms,..." The post Iran’s ambassador to Nigeria speaks on mass protests, Trump’s threat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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EPL: Merson predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures

EPL: Merson predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures

Naija News • 3h ago

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has predicted some of the Premier League matches that will be played this weekend. The big game will be played at Old Trafford, when Manchester United welcome Manchester City. Incidentally, the Derby is the first game of the weekend, as it has been scheduled for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. Later in […] EPL: Merson predi...

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Dangote splashes N15bn in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors at awards Nite

Dangote splashes N15bn in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors at awards Nite

Naija News • 3h ago

Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with ₦15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance. The post Dangote splashes N15bn in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors at awards Nite appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Dangote splashes N15bn in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors at awards nite

Dangote splashes N15bn in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors at awards nite

Naija News • 3h ago

Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with ₦15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance. The post Dangote splashes N15bn in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors at awards nite appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Seven People Killed In Yobe Auto Accident

Seven People Killed In Yobe Auto Accident

Naija News • 3h ago

The accident was attributed to overspeeding. The post Seven People Killed In Yobe Auto Accident appeared first on Channels Television ....

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Sokoto Govt debunks banditry claims, confirms Tidibale community safe

Sokoto Govt debunks banditry claims, confirms Tidibale community safe

Naija News • 3h ago

The Sokoto State Government has dismissed as misleading a viral video claiming that residents of Tidibale village in Isa Local Government Area were forced to flee due to bandit attacks. The post Sokoto Govt debunks banditry claims, confirms Tidibale community safe appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Uzodimma donates N600m to families of fallen heroes, victims of insecurity

Uzodimma donates N600m to families of fallen heroes, victims of insecurity

Naija News • 3h ago

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has donated N600 million to the families of fallen heroes and victims of insecurity in the state. Uzodimma made the donation on Thursday at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri, during the Armed Forces The post Uzodimma donates N600m to families of fallen heroes, victims of insecurity appeared first on The Gua...

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Governor Lawal pays tribute to fallen heroes, reaffirms support for security agencies

Governor Lawal pays tribute to fallen heroes, reaffirms support for security agencies

Naija News • 3h ago

Governor Lawal, ably represented by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, assured the families of the fallen heroes of the government's commitment to continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving their welfare and wellbeing The post Governor Lawal pays tribute to fallen heroes, reaffirms support for security agenci...

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Two killed, communities deserted as suspected herders strike Benue again

Two killed, communities deserted as suspected herders strike Benue again

Naija News • 3h ago

Residents of Turan District in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State are once again grieving after suspected armed herders carried out another deadly assault, resulting in the deaths of two farmers and the abandonment of several villages. The latest violence was said to have taken place on Wednesday afternoon, starting from Imande Avur before […] Two...

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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo council of obas’ chair

Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo council of obas’ chair

Naija News • 3h ago

Governor Makinde inaugurates the Oyo Council of Obas, with the Olubadan as chair. The new law establishes a two-year rotational chairmanship for top monarc Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-absent-as-olubadan-emerges-oyo-council-of-obas-chair/...

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Taskforce nabs fake Naval Captain, two others in Lagos

Taskforce nabs fake Naval Captain, two others in Lagos

Naija News • 3h ago

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three suspected fake naval officers, including a man posing as a Captain, identified as James K. Robert, over an incident linked to the demolition of illegal shanties and encroachments on government land at Oworonshoki, Lagos. The post Taskforce nabs fake Naval Captain, two others in Lagos appeared first on Vanguar...

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Task force nabs fake Naval Captain, two others in Lagos

Task force nabs fake Naval Captain, two others in Lagos

Naija News • 3h ago

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three suspected fake naval officers, including a man posing as a Captain, identified as James K. Robert, over an incident linked to the demolition of illegal shanties and encroachments on government land at Oworonshoki, Lagos. The post Task force nabs fake Naval Captain, two others in Lagos appeared first on Vangua...

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PDP appoints caretaker committees

PDP appoints caretaker committees

Naija News • 3h ago

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the appointment of caretaker committees to oversee party affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun States. The appointments were made by the National Working Committee (NWC) acting on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025, as amended)...

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Remembrance Day: Abbas salutes Nigeria’s Armed Forces

Remembrance Day: Abbas salutes Nigeria’s Armed Forces

Naija News • 3h ago

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has saluted Nigeria’s Armed Forces for their courage, service, patriotism, and discipline as they secure the [...]...

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