The chairman/chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, has warned Nigerian students against drug abuse. He cautioned that a momentary high could permanently derail their future. Marwa gave the warning yesterday while delivering a drug sensitisation lecture at the combined 29th and 30th convocation of Yakubu Gowon […]

Governor Uba Sani has promised to support the Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited(DPAN) because Kaduna State is the second subnational in the Ease of Doing Business ranking in Nigeria. The Governor who made this commitment when the management of DPAN paid him a courtesy call, also pledged his administration’s support for the company because of […]

Here are images from the just-concluded National Convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, yesterday. The event, held at the Rainbow Events Centre, attracted the presence of high-profile party chieftains, including former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Governors of Anambra, Kano, Rivers – Peter Obi, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, among […] The post PHOTONEWS: Faces At the ADC National Convention appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nasarawa State government has taken steps to end the incessant ravages of floods on communities across the state. To this end, it has activated processes to acquire parcels of land for resettling communities at the downstreams of major rivers, as well as in areas prone to yearly flooding. This was disclosed by the director-general of […]

An Abuja-based beautician and cancer awareness campaigner, Yasmin Bamanga, plans to attempt a Guinness World Record in Brow Semi-Permanent Make-Up (SPMU) from Monday, April 20 to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Bamanga disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, describing the effort as “Africa’s first non-stop brow initiative,” aimed at supporting women, particularly those […]

The publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Hon. Aaron Aritmas, has said the party will give special consideration to women and persons with disabilities in the sale of nomination forms for the 2027 general elections. Aritmas, in an interview with newsmen in Jalingo, said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) […]

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has defended the controversial airstrike on Jilli in Borno State, insisting that those killed in the operation were not innocent civilians but individuals actively supporting insurgents... The post Jilli airstrike: No innocent victims —Defence Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

The political space is experiencing interesting times in the buildup to the 2027 general elections. It has been a regime of political permutations for and against the present status quo. The All-Progressive Congress (APC) has made tangible inroads in the political space, with 31 states in its kitty, amid allegations of working towards a one-party […]

Zubair Abubakar is a tech pioneer who has focused his career on making technology useful and fun for Nigerians. He is best known for two major things: giving people easy access to the law and creating games that feel like home. Here is a simple breakdown of his work: The Nigerian Constitution App Before he […]

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend any further disbursement to ZTE Corporation pending satisfactory explanations regarding the execution of the $460 million Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The House ad-hoc committee probing the $460m loan obtained from China to finance […]

A broad-based national coalition has announced plans to endorse Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which spans civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies, and grassroots networks, described the move as an unprecedented political development. National Secretary of the coalition, Tabuko Kennedy, disclosed this in a […]

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, on Tuesday, said the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) had significantly improved justice delivery in the country. The minister said it had also helped enhance convictions, facilitate plea bargaining, prohibit arrest by proxy, and support asset recovery. The AGF further noted […]

Despite a court order and political moves to deny it use of a venue, the Senator David Mark-led African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, held its National Convention in Abuja, where leaders drawn from all parts of the country ratified the party’s constitution ... The post 2027: ADC dares court, INEC, holds convention appeared first on Vanguard News.

Secretariat Report to the ADC National Convention on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Abuja PROTOCOLS. We are here today, holding the 8th African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Convention despite the desperate attempts of the ruling party and anti-democratic forces, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to emasculate our party.  Just as no power can […] The post FOR THE RECORDS: ADC Is Unstoppable; It Is The Sun Of Nigeria appeared first on OsunDefender.

In one of the operations, troops of 82 Division Garrison, with 103 Battalion and the Air Component, conducted clearance operations targeted at the enclaves of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network in Ajali Forest, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Vance said Iran must not sponsor terrorism and that Trump wanted a deal under which “the people of Iran can thrive and prosper and join the world economy.”

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, joined other international delegates at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organisation (WDO), held recently in Beijing. The high-level gathering convened over 500 participants, including senior government officials, multilateral institutions, and digital technology experts, marking a significant step toward strengthening global coordination on data […]

A youth group in Cross River State, the Akpabuyo Youth Movement (AYM) has called on Governor Bassey Otu to consider Akpabuyo Local Government Area for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general election, citing what it described as 24 years of political exclusion. The group made the call at a gathering of youths […]

If I am ‘accused’ of being pregnant with twins, shouldn’t the onus be on me to confirm or deny the unusual news? Why would Dr Lasisi Olagunju or Bamidele Johnson decide to climb the roof to shout themselves hoarse that Funke is not pregnant and indeed (for good measure), she is a virgin? So, the […]

By: Victor ibeayoka At first glance, the latest industry analysis reads like a ledger of familiar figures—subscriber gains, market shares, incremental rises and falls. Yet, beneath this arithmetic lies something far more evocative: a nation stirring into a fuller digital consciousness, and within that awakening, Globacom moving not as a sprinter in a crowded race, […]

…adopts revised party constitution, manifesto …ignore advice to undermine democracy, Tambuwal advises judges, justices …even a corpse in a coffin can defeat Tinubu in 2027 – Buba Galadima  The 8th National Convention of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ratified David Mark – led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. The convention also […]

Nigerian social entrepreneur, filmmaker, and communications strategist, Temidayo Ibitoye, has won recognition at the Iconic Africa Summit and Black-Tie Gala, in acknowledgement of his growing impact in using media, storytelling, and innovation as tools for social change, economic empowerment, and inclusive development across Africa. Through his work, Ibitoye has positioned storytelling not just as a […]

A civil society organisation, Freedom Ambassadors Organisation, has called on the Edo State government to prioritise investment in modern sanitation infrastructure, rather than pursue an appeal against a recent court judgment voiding restrictions on human and vehicular movement during monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The group’s position follows a March 26, ruling by Justice Isoken Urhomwen […]

Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, and United Capital Plc, a leading Pan-African investment bank and financial services group, recently hosted the ‘Yoga and Money Meet Up’, an exclusive wellness and financial empowerment event for ambitious women. The event, which was held in Lagos, offered a curated experience combining guided yoga and stress management […]

By: Kayode Agbeyangi Some are born great, and some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Shakespeare THE above quote from one of Shakespeare’s plays , “Twelfth Night” aptly captures the essence of Alhaj Najeem Usman Yasin. As we gather to celebrate a milestone birthday, the 70th birthday anniversary, we honour a life […]

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu, last weekend led a delegation of the hospital’s management staff on a condolence visit to the Edo State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, following the death of his mother, Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa. The delegation was received at the deputy governor’s […]

An Edo political dispute erupts as ex-commissioner Paddy Iyamu refutes claims by a group linking him to the agitation for proposed state creation. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-ex-commissioner-group-bicker-over-state-creation-claim/

Join Nigeria to celebrate Prof Otonti Nduka’s 100th birthday. Discover the legacy of a pioneer in values-based education at a landmark centenary event. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-honours-education-icon-prof-nduka-at-100/

Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji gifts N8m to 14-year-old Africa Spelling Bee champion, Oluwadamilola Adeolu, her coach, and school for her recent victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-rewards-14-year-old-spelling-bee-champion-with-n2m/

President Tinubu promises federal support for the families of security personnel killed in a recent bandit attack in Kebbi State’s Shanga LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-promises-support-for-slain-security-personnel-in-kebbi/

A coroner has adjourned the inquest into Chimamanda son’s death after proceedings were stalled due to failure to file witness statements by all parties. Read More: https://punchng.com/coroner-adjourns-inquest-into-chimamanda-sons-death/

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda signs an executive order banning miscreant groups like Kaurayi and establishes a multi-agency task force to restore orde Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-bans-miscreants-sets-up-multi-agency-task-force/

The World Bank & IMF warn the Middle East war is a growing food security threat, disrupting global supply chains and driving up food and energy prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-east-war-wbank-imf-caution-on-food-security/

Lagos Commissioner warns that delaying the Women’s Seats Bill could significantly weaken female representation in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-commissioner-warns-on-womens-seats-bill-delay/

No fewer than 80 public service retirees have commenced a two-day training organised by the Office of the Head of Service of Lagos State Government in biogas production, poultry, and rabbit farming as part of efforts to enhance their socio-economic well-being and promote self-reliance after retirement. The training, which began on Tuesday, was held at Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-trains-retirees-in-farming-biogas-skills/

Lagos State College of Health Technology warns aesthetic medicine students to adhere to strict safety standards and ethics, focusing on non-invasive proced Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-college-warns-aesthetic-medicine-students-on-safety/