https://www.pnn.com.ngPrima News Network (PNN) delivers breaking news, politics, business, world news, sports and entertainment from Nigeria and across Africa.en-nghttps://www.pnn.com.ng/2027-makinde-urges-nigerians-to-shun-religious-divisionhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/2027-makinde-urges-nigerians-to-shun-religious-divisionSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:59:24 GMTNewsOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to shun religious division ahead of the 2027 elections, citing his own mixed-faith family background. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-urges-nigerians-to-shun-religious-division/https://www.pnn.com.ng/police-arrest-two-masquerades-in-aibom-over-extortionhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/police-arrest-two-masquerades-in-aibom-over-extortionSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:59:24 GMTNewsThe Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly blocking a road and extorting motorists while disguised as Ekpo masquerades. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-masquerades-in-aibom-over-extortion/https://www.pnn.com.ng/jonathan-urges-stronger-support-for-indigenous-tech-firmshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/jonathan-urges-stronger-support-for-indigenous-tech-firmsSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:59:24 GMTNewsFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the FG and private sector to increase investment in local tech start-ups to create jobs and boost economic gro Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-urges-stronger-support-for-indigenous-tech-firms/https://www.pnn.com.ng/2027-adc-will-win-13-northern-states-amaechi-boastshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/2027-adc-will-win-13-northern-states-amaechi-boastsSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:59:24 GMTNewsFormer Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, says the ADC will defeat President Tinubu in 2027, claiming the party has the support of 13 northern states. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-will-win-13-northern-states-amaechi-boasts/https://www.pnn.com.ng/fg-issues-high-altitude-travel-advisory-after-16-nigerians-die-in-addis-ababahttps://www.pnn.com.ng/fg-issues-high-altitude-travel-advisory-after-16-nigerians-die-in-addis-ababaSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:57:22 GMTEconomyThe Federal Government has issued a high-altitude travel advisory warning Nigerians about potential health risks associated with transiting. The post FG issues high-altitude travel advisory after 16 Nigerians die in Addis Ababa appeared first on Nairametrics.https://www.pnn.com.ng/who-is-melissa-oneils-partner-heres-what-fans-have-pieced-togetherhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/who-is-melissa-oneils-partner-heres-what-fans-have-pieced-togetherSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:50:03 GMTNewsWho is Melissa O’Neil’s partner? Fans have long been curious about the actress’s love life, as she has been linked to a few names but remains tight-lipped.https://www.pnn.com.ng/high-cost-of-doing-business-forces-40-of-nigerian-breadmakers-to-shutdownhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/high-cost-of-doing-business-forces-40-of-nigerian-breadmakers-to-shutdownSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:47:25 GMTNewsNigerian breadmakers say high energy costs and costly loans shut 40% of members in two years, prompting calls for grants and single-digit lending to survive.https://www.pnn.com.ng/ronaldinho-jubilation-as-former-barcelona-and-psg-star-set-for-huge-comeback-to-football-ahttps://www.pnn.com.ng/ronaldinho-jubilation-as-former-barcelona-and-psg-star-set-for-huge-comeback-to-football-aSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:46:33 GMTNewsRonaldinho will start for Serie C side Ravenna against rivals Forli, ending a decade away from competitive football as fans prepare for his long-awaited return.https://www.pnn.com.ng/from-peller-to-jarvis-five-nigerian-celebrities-tiktok-turned-into-starshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/from-peller-to-jarvis-five-nigerian-celebrities-tiktok-turned-into-starsSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:43:59 GMTNewsSeven Nigerian TikTok stars rose to fame through Peller’s livestreams, Jarvis’s robot act, Geh Geh’s advice, Fido’s viral hit and Jojo of Lele’s online moments.https://www.pnn.com.ng/belgium-announces-steps-to-extending-visa-in-country-mentions-payment-ruleshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/belgium-announces-steps-to-extending-visa-in-country-mentions-payment-rulesSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:42:36 GMTNewsBelgium required prior approval before booking Tuesday or Thursday Brussels visa extension appointments, accepting passports and Bancontact payments only.https://www.pnn.com.ng/un-global-compact-network-nigeria-urges-businesses-to-turn-commitments-into-measurable-imphttps://www.pnn.com.ng/un-global-compact-network-nigeria-urges-businesses-to-turn-commitments-into-measurable-impSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:41:08 GMTBusinessAt its 2026 Responsible Business Leadership Dialogue, the UN Global Compact Network Nigeria brought together business leaders, investors and development read more UN Global Compact Network Nigeria urges businesses to turn commitments into measurable impacthttps://www.pnn.com.ng/podcast-host-to-sue-mtn-other-telcos-over-alleged-disappearance-of-150gb-datahttps://www.pnn.com.ng/podcast-host-to-sue-mtn-other-telcos-over-alleged-disappearance-of-150gb-dataSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:40:36 GMTPoliticsDespite these regulations, complaints of unexplained data depletion persist, raising questions about existing regulatory measures and the transparency of operators' billing systems. The post Podcast host to sue MTN, other telcos over alleged disappearance of 150GB data appeared first on Premium…https://www.pnn.com.ng/italy-fines-meta-805m-over-accessing-users-photoshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/italy-fines-meta-805m-over-accessing-users-photosSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:29:48 GMTWorld NewsThe social media giant is accused of not informing about 20 million users it had access to their photos.https://www.pnn.com.ng/tenerife-boss-says-owonos-12-match-ban-feels-lighthttps://www.pnn.com.ng/tenerife-boss-says-owonos-12-match-ban-feels-lightSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:26:49 GMTSportsTenerife boss Alvaro Cervera reacts to goalkeeper Jesus Owono's 12-match ban as the club prepare for their first game since the death of Jesus de Miguel.https://www.pnn.com.ng/nelfund-disburses-n13554-million-to-students-in-three-institutions-records-8397-applicatiohttps://www.pnn.com.ng/nelfund-disburses-n13554-million-to-students-in-three-institutions-records-8397-applicatioSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:26:06 GMTEconomyThe Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a combined N135.54 million to 1,298 students across three tertiary institutions The post NELFUND disburses N135.54 million to students in three institutions, records 8,397 applications in one day appeared first on Nairametrics.https://www.pnn.com.ng/2027-tinubu-promises-to-rebuild-plateau-communitieshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/2027-tinubu-promises-to-rebuild-plateau-communitiesSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:14:45 GMTNewsPresident Bola Tinubu has promised to rebuild Plateau communities affected by violence and facilitate the return of displaced residents during a rally in J Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-promises-to-rebuild-plateau-communities/https://www.pnn.com.ng/barcelona-raises-300-million-more-for-camp-nou-as-stadium-redevelopment-costs-hit-18-billihttps://www.pnn.com.ng/barcelona-raises-300-million-more-for-camp-nou-as-stadium-redevelopment-costs-hit-18-billiSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:12:54 GMTEconomyFC Barcelona has completed a €300 million bond issue to finance the remaining redevelopment of Spotify Camp Nou, marking a new stage in the The post Barcelona raises €300 million more for Camp Nou as stadium redevelopment costs hit €1.8 billion appeared first on Nairametrics.https://www.pnn.com.ng/fg-urges-medical-checks-for-nigerians-flying-through-addis-ababa-after-16-deathshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/fg-urges-medical-checks-for-nigerians-flying-through-addis-ababa-after-16-deathsSat, 14 Nov 2026 16:05:09 GMTBusinessThe Federal Government has issued an urgent travel health advisory to Nigerians transiting through or visiting Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, read more FG urges medical checks for Nigerians flying through Addis Ababa after 16 deathshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/pretoria-denies-presidential-intervention-in-high-commission-livestream-controversyhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/pretoria-denies-presidential-intervention-in-high-commission-livestream-controversySat, 14 Nov 2026 16:03:37 GMTBusinessVincent Magwenya, spokesperson for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has rejected claims by Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa that read more Pretoria denies presidential intervention in High Commission livestream controversyhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/exclusive-nrs-drags-sterling-global-oil-ceo-to-court-over-alleged-oml-146-tax-liabilityhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/exclusive-nrs-drags-sterling-global-oil-ceo-to-court-over-alleged-oml-146-tax-liabilitySat, 14 Nov 2026 16:03:22 GMTEconomyThe Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has filed criminal charges against Sterling Global Oil Resources Limited (SGORL) and its Chief Executive.. The post EXCLUSIVE: NRS drags Sterling Global Oil, CEO to court over alleged OML 146 tax liability appeared first on Nairametrics.https://www.pnn.com.ng/tinubu-to-commission-strategic-development-projects-in-plateau-ahead-of-apc-rallyhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/tinubu-to-commission-strategic-development-projects-in-plateau-ahead-of-apc-rallySat, 14 Nov 2026 16:01:37 GMTBusinessPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday commission three strategic development projects in Plateau State during the APC Presidential Campaign read more ​Tinubu to commission strategic development projects in Plateau ahead of APC rallyhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/nvidia-loses-18tn-in-market-value-as-shares-fall-below-4trnhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/nvidia-loses-18tn-in-market-value-as-shares-fall-below-4trnSat, 14 Nov 2026 15:58:09 GMTBusinessNvidia has lost more than $1.8 trillion in market value since its October peak, with the chipmaker’s valuation falling below read more Nvidia loses $1.8tn in market value as shares fall below $4trnhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/best-performing-nigerian-stocks-for-the-week-ended-november-13-2026https://www.pnn.com.ng/best-performing-nigerian-stocks-for-the-week-ended-november-13-2026Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:53:55 GMTEconomyThe Nigerian equities market rebounded from the previous week's weakness, gaining about N2.20 trillion in market capitalisation as the... The post Best performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended November 13, 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics.https://www.pnn.com.ng/nigeria-cautions-against-travel-via-ethiopias-main-airport-due-to-altitudehttps://www.pnn.com.ng/nigeria-cautions-against-travel-via-ethiopias-main-airport-due-to-altitudeSat, 14 Nov 2026 15:42:54 GMTWorld NewsThe foreign ministry in Abuja says 6 Nigerians with underlying health problems have died this year while transiting through Addis Ababa.https://www.pnn.com.ng/us-has-floated-ukraine-ceding-donbas-for-nato-membership-zelensky-sayshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/us-has-floated-ukraine-ceding-donbas-for-nato-membership-zelensky-saysSat, 14 Nov 2026 15:15:57 GMTWorld NewsThe Ukrainian president says US envoys touted the exchange as part of efforts to end the war with Russia.https://www.pnn.com.ng/former-stoke-city-manager-thordarson-dies-aged-71https://www.pnn.com.ng/former-stoke-city-manager-thordarson-dies-aged-71Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:04:59 GMTSportsGudjon Thordarson, who led Stoke City to promotion from the third tier in 2002 and managed three other English clubs, dies aged 71.https://www.pnn.com.ng/concerns-mount-as-apc-failed-to-present-partys-flags-to-candidates-at-ondo-rallyhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/concerns-mount-as-apc-failed-to-present-partys-flags-to-candidates-at-ondo-rallySat, 14 Nov 2026 15:03:13 GMTPoliticsAlthough the Presidential Campaign rally for Mr Tinubu attracted a large crowd, with candidates and their supporters adequately represented, none of the party’s 12 National Assembly candidates or 26 Ondo State House of Assembly candidates were publicly presented or handed the party’s flag. The…https://www.pnn.com.ng/nigeria-risks-repeating-oil-era-failures-in-minerals-sector-expert-warnshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/nigeria-risks-repeating-oil-era-failures-in-minerals-sector-expert-warnsSat, 14 Nov 2026 14:22:39 GMTPoliticsTengi George-Ikoli, Nigeria Country Manager at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), said the country had failed to translate nearly seven decades of commercial oil production into broad-based economic development The post Nigeria risks repeating oil-era failures in minerals sector,…https://www.pnn.com.ng/mark-your-calendars-lagos-international-theatre-festival-returns-to-muson-centre-this-novehttps://www.pnn.com.ng/mark-your-calendars-lagos-international-theatre-festival-returns-to-muson-centre-this-noveSat, 14 Nov 2026 13:30:23 GMTEntertainmentThe Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) returns for its 2026 edition on November 14–15 at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, bringing together an exciting programme of theatre from Nigeria and around the world. The festival, which attracts more than 25,000 attendees across its programme days, has…https://www.pnn.com.ng/awujale-succession-why-govt-cant-abdicate-its-statutory-responsibility-by-soji-adeyemihttps://www.pnn.com.ng/awujale-succession-why-govt-cant-abdicate-its-statutory-responsibility-by-soji-adeyemiSat, 14 Nov 2026 13:15:01 GMTPoliticsGovernment must not usurp customary authority. But neither must it surrender its statutory responsibility in the name of avoiding controversy. The post Awujale Succession: Why govt can’t abdicate its statutory responsibility, By Soji Adeyemi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.https://www.pnn.com.ng/her-enterprise-africas-advantage-hersphere-global-summit-2026-convenes-africas-foremost-wohttps://www.pnn.com.ng/her-enterprise-africas-advantage-hersphere-global-summit-2026-convenes-africas-foremost-woSat, 14 Nov 2026 13:02:53 GMTEntertainmentAfrica’s economic story is increasingly being written by women. Across the continent, women own and operate a remarkable share of small and growing enterprises, sustain household and community economies, and drive innovation in sectors from finance and technology to the creative industries. Yet…https://www.pnn.com.ng/tinubu-flags-off-construction-of-35bn-bakassi-deep-seaporthttps://www.pnn.com.ng/tinubu-flags-off-construction-of-35bn-bakassi-deep-seaportSat, 14 Nov 2026 12:18:07 GMTPoliticsSpeaking at the ceremony, Governor Otu said the project had faced political, environmental, and legal obstacles before the Tinubu administration supported its revival. The post Tinubu flags off construction of $3.5bn Bakassi Deep Seaport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.https://www.pnn.com.ng/video-nafdac-uncovers-unregistered-cosmetics-packaging-materials-in-fresh-raid-on-lagos-trhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/video-nafdac-uncovers-unregistered-cosmetics-packaging-materials-in-fresh-raid-on-lagos-trSat, 14 Nov 2026 10:11:06 GMTNewsThe development comes weeks after it uncovered packaging of fake wine in the Complex. The post VIDEO: NAFDAC Uncovers Unregistered Cosmetics, Packaging Materials In Fresh Raid On Lagos Trade Fair Complex appeared first on Channels Television.https://www.pnn.com.ng/its-a-miracle-us-mayor-reacts-as-two-ships-collide-in-mississippi-riverhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/its-a-miracle-us-mayor-reacts-as-two-ships-collide-in-mississippi-riverSat, 14 Nov 2026 09:53:53 GMTNewsNew Orleans Mayor, Helena Moreno, has described as a miracle the successful rescue of passengers from the Mississippi River following a collision between a tanker ship and a cruise boat. The mayor said all passengers were accounted for after the incident, which occurred when the tanker reportedly…https://www.pnn.com.ng/faa-grounds-all-us-flights-over-air-traffic-control-outagehttps://www.pnn.com.ng/faa-grounds-all-us-flights-over-air-traffic-control-outageSat, 14 Nov 2026 09:49:33 GMTNewsThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide grounding of departing flights across the United States following a communication outage affecting air traffic control centres and radar capabilities. The agency announced the restriction on Friday, saying it was taking the measure…https://www.pnn.com.ng/msf-raises-alarm-as-diphtheria-deaths-exceed-1260-in-nigeriahttps://www.pnn.com.ng/msf-raises-alarm-as-diphtheria-deaths-exceed-1260-in-nigeriaSat, 14 Nov 2026 09:45:43 GMTNewsMore than 1,260 people have died from diphtheria in Nigeria since the disease outbreak started in late 2022, while suspected infections have surpassed 41,000, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. The international medical humanitarian organisation, also known as Doctors Without Borders, said the…https://www.pnn.com.ng/how-lifestyle-late-detection-fuel-diabetes-crisis-in-nigeriahttps://www.pnn.com.ng/how-lifestyle-late-detection-fuel-diabetes-crisis-in-nigeriaSat, 14 Nov 2026 09:43:58 GMTNewsAs Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Diabetes Day, WDD, health experts have warned a diabetes crisis in the country The post How lifestyle, late detection fuel diabetes crisis in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.https://www.pnn.com.ng/adc-candidate-seeks-forensic-probe-into-unn-students-deathshttps://www.pnn.com.ng/adc-candidate-seeks-forensic-probe-into-unn-students-deathsSat, 14 Nov 2026 09:43:24 GMTNewsDr Charles Ugwuanyi, African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Enugu North Senatorial District, has urged the police to conduct a thorough forensic investigation into the deaths of four University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, students. Ugwuanyi made the call in a statement on Saturday, following…https://www.pnn.com.ng/airspace-now-opened-up-no-cyberattack-ushttps://www.pnn.com.ng/airspace-now-opened-up-no-cyberattack-usSat, 14 Nov 2026 09:42:42 GMTNewsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy told a late-night briefing at the White House that US airspace was now "opened up," while warning it would take time for the travel chaos to clear. The post Airspace Now ‘Opened Up,’ No Cyberattack — US appeared first on Channels Television.https://www.pnn.com.ng/of-courts-candidates-and-ten-weeks-to-polling-dayhttps://www.pnn.com.ng/of-courts-candidates-and-ten-weeks-to-polling-daySat, 14 Nov 2026 09:30:39 GMTNewsIn Nigeria, you can win your party primary, pick your running mate, launch your campaign with drummers and a sea of branded caps, and still wake up one Thursday morning to discover that you are no longer a candidate. Welcome to election season, 2027 edition, where the most important campaign venue…