Former minister Isa Pantami rejects the Gombe APC consensus arrangement, calling it illegal and urging a shift to direct primaries per the Electoral Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/pantami-rejects-gombe-apc-consensus-cites-lack-of-inclusivity/

The Labour Party releases its 2027 election timetable, setting fees for its nomination forms. Presidential aspirants will pay ₦50m, while Gov. Otti is exem Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-pegs-presidential-form-at-%e2%82%a650m-offers-otti-free-nomination/

President Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria wrestling on winning a record 15th title at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-team-nigeria-on-record-15th-african-wrestling-title/

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), receiving their membership cards in a new political alignment. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-obi-kwankwaso-join-ndc-receive-membership-cards/

Bayo Orebiyi, a former aide to Governor Dapo Abiodun, has emerged as the APC’s consensus candidate for the Yewa South seat in the Ogun Assembly. Read More: https://punchng.com/abioduns-ex-aide-emerges-consensus-candidate-for-ogun-assembly-seat/

Coker-Aguda LCDA crowns John Oyinkansola as its new beauty queen in a bid to engage, nurture youth talents, and promote tourism within the community. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lcda-crowns-beauty-queen-to-promote-youth-talents/

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House decries the halt in the Awujale selection process, urging President Tinubu and Gov. Abiodun to intervene and lift the suspensio Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-selection-ruling-house-decries-silence-seeks-tinubu-abioduns-intervention/

Alexia Putellas scores twice as Barcelona beat Bayern 5-3 on aggregate to reach the women’s Champions League final where they will face Lyon. Read More: https://punchng.com/barcelona-sink-bayern-to-reach-womens-champions-league-final/

The governor argued that narratives on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram often do not reflect the realities of voter behaviour during elections The post 2027: Tinubu will lose on social media but win at polls – Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Pantamiyyah Movement has rejected the alleged adoption of a “consensus” arrangement for the governorship and other elective positions in Gombe State, describing the process as a violation of established legal provisions and party guidelines. In a statement posted via the official Facebook account of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali […] Pantamiyyah Movement rejects ‘consensus’ plan in Gombe governorship race

Legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling ill before the Red Devils' 3-2 win over rivals Liverpool on Sunday. The post 84-yr-old Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital before Man Utd win against Liverpool appeared first on Vanguard News.

Top Nigerian politicians, including Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, Gawuna, and Binani, held a closed-door meeting, fueling speculation of a new coalition for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/photo-gawuna-binani-others-join-obi-kwankwaso-in-dicksons-closed-door-meeting/

The Obidient Movement has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Peter Obi, stating his popularity is growing despite efforts to undermine his 2027 ambition Read More: https://punchng.com/obidient-movement-reaffirms-support-for-obi-after-dumping-adc/

Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of 2027.

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its commanding performance at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, where the nation secured a record 15th continental title in the women’s category. The post Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria on record 15th African wrestling title appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau ​Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr.Peter Obi and a former Governor of Kano state, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Prompt News reports that both Obi and Kwankwaso earlier today (Sunday) dumped the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The [...]

Jaiz Bank Plc recorded a double of average gains in the Nigerian stock market and the banking sector in the first four months of this year, a bullish run that highlighted investors’ confidence in the bank’s outlook. Year-to-date analysis at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed that investors in Jaiz Bank Plc saw the total value […]

According to him, consensus can only stand where all cleared aspirants voluntarily step down in writing. The post Ex-Minister Pantami Rejects Gombe APC Consensus Arrangement For 2027 Gov Poll appeared first on Channels Television.

A civil society coalition under the aegis of Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy NDRA has raised an alarm over an alleged infraction on the provision of the revised Electoral Act forbidding dual membership of two political parties by an individual. The post Same lawyer, two parties: Coalition demands INEC probe of APM, NDC; commission reacts appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru recalls all suspended government officials, excluding those in the Ministry of Lands whose cases are under investigat Read More: https://punchng.com/nwifuru-recalls-suspended-ebonyi-officials/

A former governorship aspirant and prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi, has withdrawn from the contest for the Taraba North Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, Danladi cited emerging political developments in the district and the need to prioritise party unity […] Ex-APC governorship aspirant Danladi withdraws from Taraba North Senate race

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, have increased the oil production quota of member countries in a bid to stabilize the global oil market. The post OPEC+ increases oil production quota to stabilize market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abia State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has said that the state government’s position that it has substantially complied with judicial financial autonomy in the state is “untenable.” The union also maintained that its demand for financial autonomy is a constitutional matter that should not be trivialised. JUSUN was reacting to […] Strike: Don’t trivialise our demand for financial autonomy – JUSUN replies Abia govt

Tension rises in Benue APC as Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume offer conflicting resolutions on automatic tickets after a peace meeting. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-apc-alia-sgf-disagree-over-automatic-ticket/

Over 130 Nigerians register for voluntary evacuation from South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions. The Nigerian government is coordinating flights. Read More: https://punchng.com/130-nigerians-register-for-evacuation-from-south-africa-amid-xenophobic-tensions/

A Facebook user, Aare Feyisayo, has narrated how he was allegedly forced to transfer N200,000 by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command while on his way to work in the early hours of Wednesday. The post I was forced to transfer N200,000 at gunpoint by Police — Victim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gracie Abrams has announced the upcoming release of her new single, ‘Hit the Wall’, set to drop on May 14. The singer-songwriter revealed the news in a social media post at the start of the weekend, confirming that the track will be available at 2 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Sharing the announcement on Instagram, Abrams […]

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has charged intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to conduct themselves in ways that reflect positively on the country, warning that their actions abroad will shape Nigeria’s image on the global stage. Shettima gave the directive on Sunday, May 3, 2026, during the official flag-off of the Hajj airlift at […] You represent Nigeria — Shettima sends strong warning as first 500 pilgrims depart for 2026 Hajj

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have received their membership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC. DAILY POST reports that the duo on Sunday announced their defection from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi and Kwankwaso, who are seeking a joint […] 2027: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso receive NDC membership cards [PHOTO]

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, on Sunday made history after his side’s 3-2 Premier League win against Liverpool. Goals from Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo gave the Red Devils victory against Arne Slot’s side at Old Trafford. However, according to OptaJoe, following the Liverpool game, Fernandes has now created 120 chances in the […] EPL: Bruno Fernandes makes history after Man Utd’s 3-2 win over Liverpool

Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer for Tax Ombudsman, John Nwabueze, has assured Nigerians that complaints relating to taxes, levies, and regulatory charges will be resolved within 14 to 30 days. Dr. Nwabueze made this known while addressing journalists at a breakfast meeting in Lagos, noting that the timeline is in line with the provisions of the […]

“This is how a sporting nation grows, not by accident, not by chance, but by design. By building systems that identify talent early, nurture it patiently, and prepare it deliberately for moments like this,” President Tinubu said.

Manchester United secured Champions League football with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool, thanks to a winning strike from Kobbie Mainoo. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-utd-beat-liverpool-to-secure-champions-league-place/

Frederick Leonard's old movie resurfaces, sparking reactions over his role alongside Benson Okonkwo amid his ex-wife's cryptic post about choosing herself.

The National Institute for Security Studies praises Governor Uba Sani’s Kaduna security strategy, a successful model for restoring peace and public confide Read More: https://punchng.com/niss-hails-uba-sanis-security-strategy-kaduna-peace-model/

‘M$NEY’ marks a shift from his debut single-producer approach to a more diverse, global sound. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Asake trades street anthems for spiritual reflection on M$ney appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.