Curious about Usher’s girlfriends history? From Chilli and Naomi Campbell to his marriages and life with Jennifer Goicoechea, explore his full relationship timeline.

. Community, police explain what went wrong. 15 arrester, leaders deny rape claims By Jimitota Anoyume The Alue-Do Festival in Uruamudhu quarters of Ozoro Kingdom, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, last week, has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, with many branding it the “Ozoro rape festival.” The furore sparked by the event […] The post Ozoro: Festival of fertility or harassment? appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Chief Akinwumi Akinfenwa Let us stop pretending. Nigeria’s economic crisis is no longer about policy mistakes or reform pains. It is about official dishonesty — the deliberate promotion of a success story that millions of starving citizens know to be false. This government is not merely out of touch. It is talking down to […] The post “Stop Insulting Nigerians: An Economy That Works Only in Government Speeches Is a Fraud” appeared first on OsunDefender.

When Prayers “Fail” Dr Lilian Yeomans offered a stern comfort: “If I pray about anything and I don’t get an answer, then I know there must be a change. Since God does not change, I know the change must come from me.” If after decades of fervent prayer, national conditions have worsened, then both the […] The post Broken walls and burnt gates: A nation’s cry for hope (2), By Ayo Akerele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Explore the impact of C-of-O digitalisation in Oyo State, a key reform simplifying land ownership, boosting investor confidence, and modernizing governance Read More: https://punchng.com/lands-revolution-how-c-of-o-digitalisation-transforms-oyo-ownership/

The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, the apex socio-political youth body in the South-East geopolitical zone, has announced plans to embark on a comprehensive “Electoral sensitisation and democratic defence tour” across the South-East zone ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President General, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, Goodluck Ibem, disclosed to our correspondent Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-group-warns-against-electoral-malpractice-in-south-east/

The killing of Michael Anayo by Customs officers highlights the alarming rate of extrajudicial killings in Nigeria. This calls for justice and accountabili Read More: https://punchng.com/punish-killers-of-citizen-anayo/

Nigeria’s £746m UK ports deal aims to modernize Lagos ports but raises concerns about debt, tied funding, and sidelining domestic industrial capacity. Read More: https://punchng.com/uneasy-logic-of-nigeria-uk-746m-ports-deal/

Africa’s digital economy is entering a new phase. According to the IFC, the main constraint is no longer connectivity but compute capacity for cloud and AI Read More: https://punchng.com/compute-not-connectivity-drives-africas-next-race-ifc/

Learn how biogas production from organic waste can solve Nigeria’s energy crisis, drive economic growth, and promote sustainable development. Read More: https://punchng.com/biogas-can-fix-nigerias-energy-crisis/

LG Electronics launches its new Smart Dehumidifier in Nigeria to combat rising indoor humidity, improve air quality, and protect homes. Now available natio Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-introduces-smart-dehumidifier-to-nigerian-market/

Nigeria’s current security realities demand bold, innovative, and context-specific solutions. Establishing state police-anchored in strong institutional safeguards and guided by constitutional clarity-represents not merely an option, but an imperative. Decentralisation of policing is neither novel nor experimental; it is a well-established governance model that has delivered measurable outcomes across diverse jurisdictions. In countries such as […] The post  Insecurity and the imperative of state police in Nigeria, By John G Ikubaje appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Few reforms promise to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s elections like electronic transmission of results. In a country where ballot snatching, result manipulation, electoral violence and manual collation have too often cast shadows over the people’s will, e-transmission offers speed, transparency and traceability. Yet technology alone cannot guarantee credibility. To make e-transmission truly work, Nigeria […] The post Making e-transmission of results work appeared first on Vanguard News.

It did not have to take the many women lost this year to force recognition. It did not have to take a festival turning into a site of mass sexual assault. It does not have to take another girl being cornered, silenced, or dismissed. Nigeria does not lack laws; it lacks consistency in enforcement, alignment […] The post A festival or a culture of rape?, By Rinu Oduala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella signs a new contract until 2031. Learn about the club’s long-term commitment to the winger despite an injury-hit season. Read More: https://punchng.com/tella-extends-leverkusen-contract-till-2031/

Taiwo Awoniyi’s ‘God is the greatest’ goal celebration sparks a fierce debate over religious expression in football, dividing pundits, players, and fans. Read More: https://punchng.com/awoniyis-celebration-sparks-religious-debate/

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) confirms the abduction of retired pastor Sunday Agang in Jos, Plateau State by armed men from his residence. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecwa-confirms-abduction-of-retired-clergy-in-plateau-urges-prayers/

Police arrest a driver for a fatal hit-and-run that killed 23-year-old Nigerian graduate Oluwalayomi Fadero after a high-speed chase in Nashville. Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-arrested-over-death-of-us-based-nigerian-graduate/

The Anambra police command arrested a five-member gang, including one female, suspected of robbing motorcyclists in Ihiala and recovered a pistol. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-police-smash-five-member-gang-seize-guns/

Read the latest on Victor Osimhen’s injury. The Galatasaray star is recovering from surgery and is eager to return for the club’s Super Lig title push. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-eager-to-return-for-galas-title-push/

KRC Genk are considering a Yira Sor sale as the Nigerian forward’s contract enters its final year. Find out why the Belgian club may offload the player. Read More: https://punchng.com/genk-ponder-sor-sale/

An ex-convict, Oluokun Gabriel Adekola, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment by a Lagos court for his role in stealing N12 million. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-convict-jailed-three-years-for-n12m-theft/

Lagos police have arrested 18 suspects in connection with a violent Lagos community clash in Ilemba Hausa, Ojo, assuring residents that normalcy is restore Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-18-suspects-over-lagos-community-clash/

The Corporate Stars League returns to Lagos for its 2026 edition, uniting top Nigerian companies in a celebration of sport, culture, and team bonding. Read More: https://punchng.com/corporate-stars-league-returns/

Remo Stars coach Usman Abd’Allah is confident his team will escape relegation from the NPFL after a crucial 3-1 victory over Kwara United. Read More: https://punchng.com/remo-coach-confident-of-escaping-relegation/

Portable & Carter Efe trade words in a heated face-off before their May 1 celebrity boxing fight. Read about the charms, Bible, and intense showdown. Read More: https://punchng.com/portable-carter-efe-talk-tough-ahead-may-1-fight/

Forty teams are set for the 3rd Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer divisional qualifiers, competing across five divisions in Lagos for a spot in the state Read More: https://punchng.com/40-teams-for-3rd-spires-5-aside-divisional-championship/

Fifteen Super Eagles players have arrived in camp in Antalya, Turkey, to prepare for this month’s international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. Read More: https://punchng.com/intl-friendlies-15-players-open-eagles-camp-in-turkey/

With Stanley Nwabali inactive, the Super Eagles goalkeeper spot is open, giving Maduka Okoye a prime opportunity to reclaim his number one position. Read More: https://punchng.com/nwabali-opens-door-for-okoye-to-reclaim-eagles-spot/

The Nigerian football community mourns the death of Sanni Zubairu, president of the Nigeria Referees Association and a former FIFA referee. Read tributes. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-football-mourns-nra-president-zubairu/

FIBA settles the NBBF leadership dispute, affirming Musa Kida’s board until 2026. The NBBF FIBA ruling mandates elections under current statutes. Read More: https://punchng.com/fiba-okays-kida-stay-blocks-nbbf-statutes-amendments/

Leaders under the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for equity, stability, and adherence to Nigeria’s power rotation tradition. The post SMBLF urges parties to zone 2027 presidency to South, demands State Police, restructuring appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kebbi police have detained all suspects linked to the deaths of two young sisters at a hospital in Zuru, allegedly due to wrong medication. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-suspects-in-kebbi-sisters-deaths/

The family of the late Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu appeals for support from the NSC and NFF to organize a befitting burial for the former player. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-seeks-nsc-nff-support-for-nwosus-burial/

A truck loaded with sand lost control and rammed into the main gate of the Gombe Govt House, causing significant damage but no loss of life. Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-truck-rams-into-gombe-govt-house-gate/

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on European investors to shift from extractive trade practices to local production partnerships in Nigeria, emphasizing that technology transfer and in-country manufacturing are key to tackling youth unemployment and reducing irregular migration. The post Kalu urges EU investors to adopt ‘near-shoring’ to boost jobs, curb migration appeared first on Vanguard News.