Nigeria’s House of Reps urges state assemblies to pass the Special Seats for Women Bill to address gender imbalance and boost female political representati Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-urge-state-assemblies-to-back-special-seats-for-women-bill/

Former VP Atiku Abubakar objects to President Tinubu’s $516M loan request for the Sokoto-Badagry highway, citing Nigeria’s rising debt and lack of transpar Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-faults-tinubus-516m-loan-request-for-sokoto-badagry-highway/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches the Energise Commercialisation Now initiative to boost innovation commercialisation and turn research into economic grow Read More: https://punchng.com/oluremi-tinubu-unveils-national-innovation-commercialisation-initiative-in-kano/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike waives Certificate of Occupancy fees for the Nigerian Law School in Abuja and declares an emergency on staff housing. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-waives-c-of-o-fees-for-nigerian-law-school-in-abuja/

MSF launches an emergency response for 5,000 people displaced by fresh Borno violence, providing essential aid, water, and sanitation in Pulka. Read More: https://punchng.com/msf-unveils-emergency-aid-for-5000-displaced-by-borno-violence/

Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a terrorist attack and rescued abducted civilians during a patrol in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Details of the operation were made known in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the post, the troops […] Troops repel attack, rescue abductees in Sokoto

President Tinubu, however, urged the aviationb ministry to review and implement every recommendation that the ICAO auditors made to ensure that Nigeria not only maintains, but goes even further on the rating. The post Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s ICAO 91.45% Aviation Safety Rating appeared first on Channels Television.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, endorses President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, urging support for his vision and Renewed Hope Agenda. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-fubara-backs-tinubus-re-election-bid-urges-unity-southern-solidarity/

Troops of the Nigerian military have intercepted suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a patrol in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the post, the troops under Operation FANSAN […] Troops intercept suspected terrorists, recover AK-47 in Zamfara patrol

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday met with the Legislative Forum of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Atiku made this known in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday. Although the reason for the meeting was not revealed there are indications it is connected to the 2027 general elections. Atiku said, […] 2027: Atiku meets ADC Legislative Forum

The Edo State Government has arrested an illegal orphanage operator, Grace Efe Uwadia, over an alleged N2 million adoption scam in Owan East LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-arrests-illegal-orphanage-operator-over-n2m-adoption-scam/

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal suffers a hamstring injury but is expected to recover in time for the World Cup. Read the latest on his recovery and status. Read More: https://punchng.com/lamine-yamal-injured-but-expected-to-be-fit-for-world-cup/

The family of Mrs Olanike Ogundare, who was abducted from her residence in the Oke Agaye area of Ijedodo, Lagos State, has engaged security agencies to secure her release. The victim was reportedly taken around 1:00 a.m. from her home on No. 1 Olufemi Ogundare Street by armed assailants who stormed the premises in a […] Family seeks help as kidnappers abduct woman, demand N60m in Lagos

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS logistics supplier and intercepted a quantity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, concealed in a tricycle in Borno State. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X. Makama stated that the suspect was apprehended […] Troops intercept suspected terrorist’ logistics supplier in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian military have destroyed a suspected terrorist camp during an offensive operation in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Details of the operation were shared in a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the post, the operation was carried out in the early […] Troops destroy suspected terrorist camp in Zamfara operation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is currently holding talks with officials of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, at his Abuja office. According to a statement from his spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, the discussion is focused on the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the FCT. On Tuesday, members of the […] Wike meets leaders of NUT over FCT primary school teachers strike

Nigeria’s House of Reps calls for urgent troop deployment to Borno & Kaduna communities following escalating bandit attacks, abductions, and killings. Read More: https://punchng.com/send-soldiers-to-borno-kaduna-communities-reps-tell-fg/

April 23, (THEWILL) — Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has voiced concerns about the growing influence of social media on the music industry. In a recent appearance on the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Shopsydoo on April 23, 2026, Zlatan said music is no longer limited to professional artists. “It used to be that artists were the […] The post Zlatan Ibile Raises Concerns Over Influencer Culture Affecting Music Quality appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

"It is on this note that I urge the media not to give room to political actors trying to tear the fabric of this nation. The post 2027: FG won’t succumb to blackmail by political desperados – AGF appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has faulted the request by President Bola Tinubu’s government for the approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance portions of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. In a statement on Thursday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku noted that infrastructure development—particularly one that seeks to connect the Northwest to […] Sokoto-Badagry Highway: Atiku blasts Tinubu over additional $516m foreign loan request

The screening focused on Mr Darma’s strategy for the housing sector, including plans to improve affordability, address abandoned projects, and restore the Abuja Master Plan. The post Senate confirms new housing minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The South African Consulate General in Lagos, in partnership with Brand South Africa and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), hosted the 4th edition of the South Africa Focus Week in Lagos, Nigeria, from 22 to 26 April 2026. The annual platform continues to grow as a strategic initiative aimed at fostering social cohesion […] 4th edition of South Africa focus week returns to Lagos, strengthening bilateral ties, economic collaboration

  Viral videos on social media have depicted South Africans showing hostility to African immigrants, triggering fresh concerns of xenophobia. In one such video, a group of South Africans are seen confronting a Ghanaian, questioning the migrant’s decision to move to South Africa. “This thing of you guys moving from one country to the other, its […] The post ‘We Don’t Want Africans Here’ — Says South Africans In Fresh Xenophobic Protest appeared first on OsunDefender.

April 23, (THEWILL) — The Plateau State High Court has ordered the remand of four suspects linked to the Angwa Rukuba killings in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), following a delay in proceedings caused by the absence of defence counsel. The suspects, including Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu […] The post Plateau Court Orders DSS Remand for Angwa Rukuba Terror Suspects appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Ute Okpu Kingdom in Ika North East local government area of Delta State has suspended the burial of late Dr Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu until an independent autopsy is conducted to determine the cause of his death. Dunkwu, until March 7, 2026 served as the Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker of the House […] Delta community demands autopsy, independent investigation into death of Reps Speaker’s aide

The Senate has confirmed Muttaqha Darma, President Tinubu’s ministerial nominee, who pledged to tackle Nigeria’s housing crisis and urban challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-confirms-tinubus-ministerial-nominee/

Aliko Dangote's net worth hits $33.2 billion in 2026, driven by his refinery's success in making Nigeria a net fuel exporter and expanding into petrochemicals.

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has warned the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, of possible imprisonment over alleged disobedience of a subsisting court order. The warning was contained in a Form 48 notice dated […]

Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has stated that the worsening insecurity in his district where residents face daily threats of killings, kidnappings, and displacement by bandits necessitated his defection to the African Democratic Congress. This was as he insisted that the ongoing legal crisis within the ADC will not deter his resolve […] The post Worsening Insecurity Behind My Defection To ADC — Sokoto Senator appeared first on OsunDefender.

Commercial activities were suspended at Agbalata International Market in Badagry on Thursday as Lagos State commenced burial rites for the late Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu-Toyi I. The monarch passed away on January 12, prompting the state government to organise a series of ceremonies to honour his life and traditional leadership within the Badagry community. […] Agbalata Market shut as Lagos begins burial rites for Akran of Badagry

April 23, (THEWILL) — U.S President Donald Trump has ordered United States forces to carry out immediate lethal action against any vessels suspected of laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, dramatically escalating tensions with Iran and raising fresh fears of a direct military confrontation in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. […] The post Trump Orders “Shoot-to-Kill” Naval Action in Strait of Hormuz as U.S-Iran Tensions Spike appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to deploy additional troops to communities in Borno and Kaduna States following recent attacks by armed groups. The resolution followed the adoption of motions of urgent public importance moved during Thursday’s plenary by lawmakers representing affected constituencies. A member representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Midala Balami, […] Reps urge FG to deploy troops to Borno, Kaduna over increasing attacks

Lamine Yamal issues a statement after his injury during Barcelona's win over Celta Vigo confirming he is out of the season but aims to return for the 2026 World Cup.

  The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has expressed confidence that divine intervention will see him through mounting public scrutiny, declaring that “God will calm every storm” as he continues to lead Nigeria’s electoral body. Amupitan made the statement in Abuja during an end-of-tenure appreciation service organised by the Nigerian Baptist […] The post God Will Calm Every Storm, INEC Chairman Says Amid Social Media Controversy appeared first on OsunDefender.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI under Sector 2 have successfully foiled a terrorist attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons and ammunition. The attack, which began shortly after midnight on April 23, 2026, lasted until about 3:00 a.m. but was met with a swift […]