The Chief of Defence Staff has deployed special forces and drones to Oyo State to combat recent Oyo kidnappings and restore security. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/cds-deploys-troops-drones-to-stop-oyo-kidnappings/

Iran’s foreign ministry accuses the US of violating the ceasefire in Hormozgan province over the past 48 hours, threatening retaliation. Read more on the e Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-accuses-us-of-violating-ceasefire-over-past-48-hours/

Former Minister Isa Pantami reveals why he sought the Gombe PDP governorship ticket, citing high poverty levels and the need for inclusive governance in th Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-sought-gombe-pdp-governorship-ticket-pantami/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls on Nigerians to embrace unity and care for the vulnerable during Eid-el-Kabir, emphasizing sacrifice and compassion. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-first-lady-urges-unity-care-for-vulnerable/

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar secures victory in the ADC presidential primary in Osun State, polling 12,321 votes. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-wins-adc-presidential-primary-in-osun/

Kwara State Police Command announces massive deployment of personnel and emergency numbers for a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Stay safe in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-police-order-massive-deployment-roll-out-emergency-numbers-in-kwara/

Netflix Nigeria’s Blood Sisters Season 2 teaser has reignited widespread online conversations after viewers criticised the prison uniforms featured in the series as unrealistic and disconnected from Nigerian prison realities. The post TRENDING: ‘Blood Sisters’ trailer sparks Nollywood’s accuracy versus creativity debate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The senator representing Osun Central, Olubiyi Fadeyi, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primary election held ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fadeyi, who contested for the APC ticket, lost the primary election to Adekunle Rasheed Adegoke. However, he has described the exercise as invalid. In a statement he made […] Osun Senator, Fadeyi rejects APC primary election result, cites irregularities

Abia APC governorship candidate, Eric Opah, demands justice for Wendy Achumba, a nursing student allegedly murdered in Imo State. Read more on the Abia nur Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-apc-gov-candidate-seeks-justice-for-slain-nursing-student/

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has directed teachers in public schools across Oriire local government area to stay away from the schools.  NUT issued this directive in view of the recent abduction of 39 students and seven teachers in some schools in the local government area.  The abducted students and teachers are still in […] Stay away from schools in Oriire LG – NUT directs teachers

Bauchi State Police Command launches a new Violent Crime Response Unit to tackle kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry, enhancing security in Bauchi. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-vow-to-tackle-violent-crime-in-bauchi/

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has declared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the winner of its presidential primary election in Imo State. Chairman of the ADC National Presidential Primary Electoral Panel, Imo State, Eko Atu, who made this announcement on Tuesday, said Atiku recorded an overwhelming victory in the exercise in the 305 political […] Atiku floors Amaechi in Imo ADC presidential primaries

There appears to be no end in sight to the political crisis in Rivers State as an Abuja Federal High Court has been asked to stop a major candidate, Kingsley Chinda, from participating in 2027 governorship election in the state.  Chinda, a known ally of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike, emerged the governorship […] Court asked to stop INEC from recognizing Chinda as APC Rivers guber candidate

Mr Pantami secured the PDP ticket after defecting from the All Progressives Congress (PDP), where he accused the APC leadership in Gombe of unfair treatment. The post JUST IN: Pantami clinches Wike faction’s PDP governorship ticket in Gombe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Akpabio is facing renewed criticism in Akwa Ibom after mocking former Governor Emmanuel at a public event, reviving memories of years of public attacks that many residents now describe as personal, divisive, and politically excessive. The post Akpabio under fire for throwing jabs at ex-Governor Emmanuel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has explained how his team can beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Arsenal and PSG will clash in the Champions League final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday. Both teams qualified for the competition after beating Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in the semi-final stage. Speaking to […] UCL: How Arsenal can beat PSG in final – Rice

Former minister Isa Pantami secures the Gombe PDP governorship ticket for the 2027 elections after defecting from APC. Learn more about his candidacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/pantami-clinches-gombe-pdp-governorship-ticket-after-dumping-apc/

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has again opened up about her relationship with fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, revealing that their once-close friendship gradually faded over time. The post ‘We grew apart’ — Kate Henshaw speaks on relationship with Genevieve Nnaji appeared first on Vanguard News.

The court told the lawyers to the parties that they would receive notice from the court once the judgment was ready. The post Court Reserves Judgment In Owo Church Attack Trial appeared first on Channels Television.

“In March 2026, a pot of jollof rice cost an average of N30,435, up 19.4 per cent from October. The Iran war doubled fuel prices, tripled transport fares, and sent food costs spiralling. Families now swap meat for smoked fish and trek to markets to survive,” the report stated The post Cost of preparing a pot of Nigerian jollof up 19.4% – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The government hailed President Tinubu’s inclusive leadership for strengthening internal democracy in APC The post Gov Abiodun presents his Ogun East senatorial district nomination certificate to Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In line with the revised electoral guidelines, the Imo State chapter of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, has submitted the list of its candidates for the State House of Assembly election to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after conduct of its primaries. Submitting the list of the candidates who emerged after the exercise to […] Imo ZLP submits list of State Assembly candidates to INEC after primaries

Former Southeast spokesman for President Bola Tinubu and chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Josef Onoh, has criticised the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, Uche Nnaji, over remarks in a viral video in which Nnaji reportedly said he was wealthy enough to spend only one term in office to “recover” and rebuild the state. The post Onoh faults Nnaji’s one-term promise, backs zoning, Mbah’s record appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has thrown his weight behind the candidature of Kingsley Chinda in Rivers state governorship race. Expressing his support on Tuesday while interacting with newsmen, Wike said a good product markets itself. According to him: “Everybody knows that Kingsley Chinda is the material. He’s quite experienced. “He has worked […] Rivers guber: ‘Good product markets itself’ – Wike backs Chinda’s candidature

A financial analyst, Kalu Aja, has explained what Nigerians should know about the report of the ‘federal government’s cancellation’ of a $717 million World Bank power sector loan. In an analysis on an X account on Tuesday, Aja said, contrary to claims that the Nigerian government cancelled the loan, the World Bank actually withdrew the facility […] What Nigerians should know about $717m cancelled World Bank loan — Kalu Aja

A young lady has shared a memory of having an intimacy education conversation she had with her mother. The daughter exposed the parents during the talk.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has advised Muslims across the country to watch their backs during the forthcoming Eid al-Kabir festival.  The traditional ruler gave the advice in a statement signed on his behalf by his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, on Tuesday.  The monarch congratulated the Muslim faithful on seeing another Eid al-Kabir.  […] Eid al Kabir festival: Watch your back as you celebrate – Olubadan cautions Muslims

A graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) who worked in a cassava factory and also took loans to pay his school fees has displayed his CGPA.

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Accord Party, insisting that no individual or political bloc can determine who succeeds President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The post 2027: I’ll contest on Accord Party platform – Olawepo-Hashim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reacting to the abductions and what they described as a “muted response” from Mr Tinubu and his administration, they demanded urgent action from security agencies and the government. The post Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, ID Cabasa, others condemn Oyo abduction, insecurity in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has declared a former Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, Omar Suleiman, as winner of the Adamawa State governorship primary of the party. In a ceremony on Tuesday in Yola, the Adamawa ADC Governorship Primary Committee which organised the election announced local government by local government results that placed Suleiman […] ADC declares ex-NPA MD, Omar Suleiman Adamawa governorship candidate

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, has elected Professor Sandy Onor as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Professor Onor, who was the 2023 PDP governorship candidate in Cross River State, scored a total of 25,197 votes to emerge the winner of the presidential election primary in Abia. He was elected the […] 2027: Sandy Onor wins PDP presidential primary in Abia, scores 25,197 votes

Tinubu said his government remains committed to building a Nigeria where all citizens can live in peace, worship freely, and pursue their dreams without fear. The post Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Improved Security, Calls For National Unity appeared first on Channels Television.

NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa visits officers injured in an Abuja mob attack, vowing justice and full support for their recovery. The agency reaffirms its comm Read More: https://punchng.com/marwa-visits-injured-ndlea-officers-vows-justice-after-abuja-attack/

Some Nigerians took to social media to celebrate as they earned a PhD degree from Babcock University. Their thesis topics caught people’s attention.

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Bayelsa State after defeating former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Hayatu-Deen Muhammed. The post Amaechi defeats Atiku, Hayatu-Deen in Bayelsa ADC presidential primary appeared first on Vanguard News.