The Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday arrested two suspects, Shehu and Abubakar, in connection with the abduction of two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria at Idi-Ayunre in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, said the Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-abduct-two-cocoa-institute-workers-in-oyo-police-arrest-two/

See the full Super Eagles squad list for the Unity Cup and friendlies vs Poland & Portugal. Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi, and Ndidi are included. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-osimhen-lookman-iwobi-ndidi-make-chelles-squads-for-unity-cup-friendlies/

The Kano Zone of ASUU condemns the partial implementation of the 2025 agreement on salaries, warning of potential industrial unrest in Nigerian universitie Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-asuu-condemns-partial-implementation-of-2025-agreement/

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday described the All Progressives Congress House of Assembly primary election in Surulere Constituency I, Lagos State, as peaceful, fair and orderly. This came as the constituency’s incumbent lawmaker, Desmond Elliott, withdrew from the election, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters. Gbajabiamila spoke with journalists Read More: https://punchng.com/im-impressed-gbajabiamila-hails-lagos-apc-primaries-as-elliott-claims-intimidation/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State has affirmed Hon. Sirajo Audu as the party’s consensus candidate for the Katsina State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affirmation was led by the Chairman of Kaita Local Government Area and President of the Association of Local […]

The EU has launched a €4.5M project for conflict prevention in Sokoto, aiming to build resilience and address insecurity for over 537,000 people. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-unveils-e4-5m-conflict-prevention-resilience-project-in-sokoto/

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified mobilisation efforts in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party targeting 1.5 million registered members across the state before the end of October. The party also declared support for former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate, while hinting at a possible […]

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that uniting the country would be his foremost priority if elected President. He believes that good governance should ensure that mothers no longer live in fear for the safety of their children. After completing his party’s screening process, Obi stated that the […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government of Nigeria, calling for the immediate implementation of the 2025 agreement. The post ASUU warns FG: Failure to implement 2025 agreement poses threat to university peace appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran has jailed a former goalkeeper for the national men's football team after he published earlier this year a post deeply critical of then-supreme leader Ali Khamenei, his wife said. The post Iran jails ex-national team goalkeeper after anti-Khamenei post appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Cross River State chapter, has rejected a new education policy by the Federal Ministry of Education, which forbids students wishing to study education at the tertiary institution from participating in Unified Matriculation Tertiary Examinations (UMTE) describing it as “anti-education” and a threat to the teaching profession. NUT state chairman, […]

The Kano State Government has alleged that former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is indirectly working towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The claim was made by the Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, during an appearance […] Kwankwaso indirectly working for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid – Kano govt

Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District and a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally withdrawn from the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for May 21, 2026, citing alleged breaches of the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act, and constitutional provisions guiding internal democracy. The development was contained in a […]

The trade licence, which allows the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries such as India, was heavily criticised by opposition parties. The post UK Eases Sanctions On Russian Jet Fuel, Diesel Imports appeared first on Channels Television.

A statement issued by Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Mr Phrank Shaibu, after the exercise described the engagement as beyond routine party procedures. It said that the exercise provided the former vice-president an opportunity to present practical solutions aimed at rescuing Nigeria from economic stagnation and security challenges. The statement quoted Atiku as […] 2027: I’ll tackle insecurity – Atiku pledges at ADC presidential screening panel

About 30 per cent of Nigerians living with diabetes are affected by diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss and blindness, the Programme Lead of SightSavers under the Plateau State Eye Health Programme, Dr. Joshua Ibenu, has said. Dr. Ibenu disclosed this during a training session organised for nurses on the use of modern […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their alliance against what they described as growing unilateralism by the United States, warning against a global return to the “law of the jungle.” In a joint statement issued after talks in Beijing, both leaders criticised policies they said were aimed at dominating global […]

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives said he was impressed by the conduct of party members and the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the exercise. The post Gbajabiamila hails APC’s Surulere state constituency primary, amid Desmond Elliot’s intimidation claim, withdrawal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An Ekiti State high court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two persons to 25 years imprisonment each for kidnapping. The defendants, Ibrahim Abubakar, 44, Usman Abubakar, 49, Abdulahi Abubakar, 41, and Abdulazeez Alebiosu (59), who died during the pendency of the case, were arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye on 4/10/2022 on three counts charge bordering […] Ekiti court sentences 2 to fifty years in prison for kidnapping

With inflation rising for the second consecutive month due to the pass-through effect of the conflict in the Middle East, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that the policy measures it has implemented have created sufficient buffers to enable the country return to the path of disinflation in the near term. Speaking at […]

Peter Obi, the 2027 National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, visited Rabiu Kwankwaso post-screening, sparking optimism for Nigeria’s future.

The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the Id-el Kabir holiday break for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the ministry, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, the ministry said boarding schools are to proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, […]

The Osun State Government has said the stool of Akirun of Ikirun remains vacant. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olufemi Ogundun, on Wednesday, said the recent position of the Court of Appeal regarding the Akinrun Chieftaincy Stool is in line with the existing position of the Government […] The post Appeal Court Judgement: Akinrun Stool Remains Vacant – Osun Govt appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Transportation Minister Saidu Alkali withdraws from Gombe APC governorship primary, citing irregularities and lack of trust in the electoral process.

President Bola Tinubu has mandated all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to deepen digitisation across their operations, declaring that the era of manual inefficiency in Nigeria’s public service must give way to transparency, speed, and accountability. The president made the announcement on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held […]

Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the APC Surulere 1 primary elections after alleging intimidation and denial of access for supporters at the Lagos venue

Presidential aspirant in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday night, visited former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in Abuja. The post Obi meets Kwankwaso after securing NDC presidential primary clearance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Political analyst Temidayo Akinsuyi writes on Desmond Elliot’s struggle with Lagos APC leaders in Surulere and the Ambode-style political pressure.

Activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has said the last administration of Muhammadu Buhari and the current government of President Bola Tinubu enabled Fulani terrorists to overtake Nigeria. Farotimi stated this on Wednesday in an interview on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo. He was reacting to the worsening security situation bedeviling the country. The author […] Buhari, Tinubu govt enabled Fulani terrorists to overtake Nigeria – Farotimi

Former Arsenal captain, Thierry Henry has spoken for the first time since the current squad won the Premier League title. The Gunners last won the title 22 years ago, at a time when Henry was at the peak of his powers. Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday night meant Mikel Arteta’s men can no longer […] EPL: Thierry Henry reacts as Arsenal win title after 22 years

May 20, (THEWILL) — The Kaduna State Police Command has uncovered what it described as a disturbing family-backed kidnapping syndicate involving a son and grandson who allegedly masterminded the abduction of their elderly father and grandfather, Alhaji Rabo Jelani, in a bid to extort millions of naira in ransom. The command disclosed on Tuesday that […] The post Son, Grandson Allegedly Mastermind Elderly Father’s Kidnap in Kaduna appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Petrol prices remained stable at N1,275 per litre at gantry level while import parity rose, driven by higher crude oil prices and market volatility.

A fatal road crash in Akure, Ondo State, claimed the lives of two brothers when a truck with brake failure rammed into a car and their motorcycle. Read More: https://punchng.com/road-crash-kills-two-brothers-in-ondo/

The ward delineation exercise follows years of legal battles, protests, and agitations by the various ethnic nationalities over political representation and electoral structure within the Warri Federal Constituency.  The post INEC Unveils Ward Delineation For Warri Federal Constituency appeared first on Channels Television.

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has conveyed his eagerness to compete against the Super Eagles once more, prior to the announcement of Poland’s squad for the friendly match against the African team. As reported by Polish media outlets, including Gol24, Poland’s manager, Jan Urban, is anticipated to reveal his squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Ukraine […] Nigeria vs Poland: ‘I’ll certainly be there’ – Lewandowski confirms availability to face Super Eagles

Arsenal are set to make Mikel Arteta one of the highest-paid managers in world football with a new contract, according to Mail Sport. Arteta has led the Gunners to their first league title in 22 years this season. This was confirmed on Tuesday night, after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth. Arteta’s current deal was set to […] EPL: Arsenal to make Arteta one of highest-paid managers in football