Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe suffered a hamstring issue in the 1-1 draw with Real Betis. Get the latest on the Mbappe injury and what it means for the World Read More: https://punchng.com/real-madrids-mbappe-suffers-hamstring-issue-at-betis/

Lagos State defends its monthly sanitation exercise against criticism, calling it a civic duty, not an economic shutdown, to foster responsibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-defends-monthly-sanitation-counters-rhodes-vivours-criticism/

Madonna University denies claims linking the death of student William Fubara to bullying, stating his passing occurred at home, not on campus. Read More: https://punchng.com/madonna-varsity-says-students-death-not-linked-to-bullying/

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) unveils its 2026 roadmap, setting costs for YPP nomination forms. The presidential form is ₦50m, with others priced. Read More: https://punchng.com/ypp-pegs-presidential-form-at-%e2%82%a650m/

The United Kingdom has pushed back strongly against Donald Trump following reports that the United States is considering reviewing Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands over London’s reluctance to support Washington’s position on the war in Iran. In a statement, Downing Street made its stance clear, declaring that “sovereignty rests with us” after a US […]

Olamide Okoya, daughter of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, is set to wed Imran Gobir, son of a former diplomat, late Abdullahi Abubakar. The post Photos: Okoya’s daughter set to marry ex-diplomat’s son appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Olufunmilayo Adebomi-Ojo, Ph.D Since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, elections have remained the cornerstone of political legitimacy. Yet, more than two decades later, a troubling pattern persists, politicians recycle the same campaign promises, while voters, constrained by economic realities and systemic challenges, often appear to move on without demanding accountability. Nowhere is […] The post [PERSEPCTIVE] Recycled Campaign Promises And Voter Amnesia In Nigeria Since 1999: The Electricity Paradox appeared first on OsunDefender.

A fresh crisis is tearing through the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State, with allegations that former governor Okwesilieze Nwodo, is trying to force a preferred candidate on the party’s leadership against the will of stakeholders. A chieftain of the party, Comrade Chika Idoko, made the claims public during a media briefing, openly challenging […]

The lawyer argued that many of the said individuals are reasonably suspected to have participated in acts constituting terrorism, murder, kidnapping and other grave offences under Nigerian law. The post Lawyer sues Nigerian govt, army over ex-Boko Haram fighters reintegration programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The United International Peace and Governance Council has issued a formal public notice reaffirming its organisational identity and distancing itself from any claims of affiliation to the United Nations (UN). The clarification comes amid growing public interest in the Council’s expanding presence across Africa, Europe, and North America. In a statement issued to journalists on […]

Learn about the CBN’s new BVN rules taking effect May 1. Update your details now to avoid account disruptions and understand new security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-cbns-new-bvn-rules-what-bank-customers-must-do-before-may-1/

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission has announced that only the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Young Progressives Party (YPP) will participate in the August 29 local government elections in the state. The Commission’s commissioner for information and publicity, Anthony Chinedu, disclosed this on Friday in Awka, noting that preparations were already underway […]

The FCT Stakeholders Assembly have applauded the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his decisive intervention to resolve the indefinite strike action by public school teachers in the territory. The strike, declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Monday, had paralysed academic activities across the six area councils of […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed the emergence of Senator Tony Nwoye as Senate Minority Whip, describing the development as a testament to both his credibility and the party’s rising prominence. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Nwoye’s appointment signals the ADC’s preparedness to […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has arrested 107 aliens in Adamawa state. The state comptroller, Sani Sule, while parading the aliens said 77 of them are Cameroonians, three are Chadian nationals, 21 are Nigeriens, and six are Burkinabe nationals identified as females. He said they were arrested following coordinated surveillance and intelligence operations carried out […]

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour criticizes the reintroduction of the Lagos sanitation exercise, calling it a parochial and unimaginative approach to waste management Read More: https://punchng.com/rhodes-vivour-slams-lagos-monthly-sanitation-as-parochial-unimaginative/

The Sokoto State Police Command said it has recorded fresh gains in its fight against banditry, including foiled attacks, arrests, and recovery of arms and ammunition across several communities. The Commissioner of Police, Hassan Shaffa, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto. “The Command remains resolute, proactive, and strategically […]

The police filed 13 counts against Ms Ohiri for cyberstalking and defamation of Mr Umahi. The post Debt Dispute: Court to arraign Umahi’s accuser, Ohiri, for cyberstalking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday convicted and sentenced an internet fraudster, Timi-pere Pere, to 12 months in prison for impersonation and $400 fraud. Justice Aneke jailed Pere after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of fraud and impersonation brought against him by the operatives of the Economic […]

There are marked similarities between what is happening in Nigeria today and the electoral contest. A relatively unknown Governor of a back water state, Bill Clinton and incumbent of the United States of America (USA), George Bush the elder. The relatively unknown Bill Clinton was roughly 20 points behind the incumbent President. Then came the […] The post EDITORIAL: Are You Better Off Today Than You Were? appeared first on OsunDefender.

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted strongly to the ruling ordering her to pay N1 billion to Yahaya Bello, marking a fresh twist in the high-profile legal dispute.

Davido's wife Chioma caused a stir on social media with her unexpected message to Big Brother Naija former reality star Bambam during her birthday celebration.

The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Yan Yuqing, has applauded Governor Peter Mbah’s bold economic vision and investor-friendly policies. Yuqing described Enugu State as a rising hub of “vitality, livability, and opportunity” with strong prospects for deeper China-Nigeria economic cooperation. The envoy gave the commendation at Government House, Enugu, where […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a significant boost to Gunners fans, confirming that key players Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori are expected to return to action for Saturday’s crucial Premier League encounter against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium. The news, initially shared via @AFC_Xtra, is a welcome relief for Arsenal, who have been […]

The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has appointed a former presidential candidate, Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies as its national matron. Archbishop Lucky Aroh led other top members of NACLFON to present the letter of appointment to the Kwara- born Adesanya- Davies in her base in Port Harcourt, River State . The delegation commended […]

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Ikeja, is part of efforts by the administration to strengthen the state’s public service and improve governance across key sectors. The post Sanwo-Olu swears in seven permanent secretaries, inaugurates Health Service Commission appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigeria Customs Service’s Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, handed over N2.6bn worth of seized drugs, including tramadol and cannabis, to the NDLEA in I Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-hand-over-n2-6bn-drugs-to-ndlea-in-imo/

A Kogi High Court has ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to pay ₦1 billion to Yahaya Bello for defamation. Natasha has rejected the judgment and plans Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-natasha-to-pay-yahaya-bello-%e2%82%a61bn-for-defamation/

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has recorded a major operational breakthrough with the arrest of three notorious armed robbery suspects and the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles in Kaduna State. The suspects; Abubakar Musa (36), Hassan Umar (30), and Joshua Raphael (20), were apprehended on […]

Pan-African investment company, United Capital Group, closed the 2025 financial year with its strongest performance on record, posting a 35 percent jump in revenue to N58.55 billion from N43.43 billion in 2024, as a surge in trading income and fee-based earnings drove broad-based growth across all its business lines. Profit after tax rose 17 percent […]

Participants have begun arriving in Abuja for a three-day CAF Women’s Football Administrators workshop, running from 26th to 28th April. The event, scheduled to hold at the Exclusive Serene Hotel and Suites, will welcome chairpersons of Women Football Commissions and heads of women’s football departments from the seven WAFU-B nations: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, […]

The Ota Youth Assembly calls for the urgent inclusion of competent youths in Ogun State governance and elective positions ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-youths-demand-due-representation-in-governance/

The final matches of this year’s President Federation Cup competition are scheduled to take place this weekend across 35 States and the Federal Capital Territory. Lagos State is the sole exception, having been granted a deferral by the NFF. As announced last month, all State and FCT finals are to be held on Saturday, 25th […]

Since his arrival, Gidado has made seven league appearances and delivered impressive performances The post Super Lig: Gidado eyes strong finish with Gaziantep appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The close-knit Cascio family, once known as part of Michael Jackson’s inner circle and long described as his “second family,” has accused the late pop star of sexually abusing all five of its children in a newly filed lawsuit that sharply contradicts years of public denials. The New York Times reports that, for more than […]

April 24, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has announced plans to hold its 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the company’s corporate head office located at 2–4 Customs Street, Lagos. According to the notice released by the company, shareholders will consider and, if approved, adopt the Group’s […] The post NGX Group Schedules 65th AGM, Proposes Bonus Share Issue appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.