A heavy rainstorm wreaks havoc in Otukpo, Benue State, damaging homes and businesses. The local monarch is appealing for urgent government intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/monarch-seeks-fgs-help-as-rain-wreaks-havoc-in-benue-community/

Organisers set the final day for participants of the Lagos City Marathon to collect their medals. Find designated pickup locations before the deadline pass Read More: https://punchng.com/medal-collection-for-lagos-city-marathon-ends-today-organisers/

NDLEA arrests a 74-year-old grandpa at Abuja airport attempting to smuggle 11kg of cocaine concealed in pepper while travelling to the UK. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-grandpa-with-cocaine-hidden-in-pepper-at-abuja-airport/

See the complete list of nominees for the 98th Academy Awards. Find out who’s up for Best Picture, Actor, Actress, and more at the 2026 Oscars. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigerian-british-actress-among-nominees-as-2026-oscars-holds/

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — A pan–Niger Delta group has asked the Federal Government to decentralise pipeline surveillance operations across oil-producing communities. The group said the move would ensure fairness and transparency in the management of Nigeria’s oil resources and give host ethnic nationalities a direct role in protecting crude oil infrastructure located on their […] The post N-Delta Group to FG: Decentralise pipeline surveillance in oil communities appeared first on Vanguard News.

The latest accident adds to a series of fatal road crashes recorded in Lagos in recent months. The post Four killed, four injured in another Lagos road accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s National Convention. This is contained in a statement by the National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Sunday in Abuja. The statement said that the polling unit and ward Congresses […] The post ADC releases timetable for nationwide congresses ahead of convention appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the attack on its members in Ruwan Bago ward in Rogo Local Government Area of the state. According to the party, the incident happened during an event where a well-known politician was leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the NNPP. […] NNPP condemns attack on its members in Kano

The Wike-backed PDP Ekiti faction, led by new chairman Lanre Omolase, pledges to rebuild the party and restore it to winning ways ahead of the 2027 electio Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-backed-pdp-faction-vows-to-rebuild-party-in-ekiti/

In satellite towns like Kubwa, Nyanya, and Gwagwalada, pipe-borne water is often unavailable for long periods. The post Administrative delays, inefficiencies cripple Abuja water system appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The stage is set for a huge game in the battle for qualification for the UEFA Champions League as Man United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford on Sunday evening. The two sides are currently separated by goal difference in the Premier League table. They both have 51 points each after 29 matches as Man […] EPL: Man Utd seek revenge against Aston Villa in battle for Champions League spot

Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week. The post Israel approves emergency military funding as Iran war rages appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kebbi State Govt dismisses a viral Ramadan palliative video as a ‘stage-managed drama,’ claiming the man featured is a psychiatric patient. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-in-viral-ramadan-palliative-video-mentally-ill-kebbi-govt/

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, has urged the Military Pensions Board (MPB) to prioritise the timely payment of pensions to retired military personnel. Pheelangwah made the call during a visit to the headquarters of the Military Pensions Board in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Saturday by Queenet […]

Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has said no passenger was stranded during the disruption involving its Abuja–London service, reacting to its summons by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The airline issued the clarification hours after the NCAA announced it had summoned the carrier to an urgent meeting over what it described as a series […]

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered firearms during an operation in Keana Local Government Area of the state. The command said the arrest followed a raid on a criminal hideout at Gidan Akuya village by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), acting on credible intelligence. In a statement […] Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 in Nasarawa

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to keep his hands off the ongoing probe of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, amid reports that powerful political and judicial actors are lobbying the Presidency […] The post Hands off Tsoho probe, Tinubu told appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Saturday commended President Bola Tinubu for sustained efforts to advance Nigeria’s economic progress and strengthen national stability. The post Gowon praises Tinubu’s economic efforts, urges support for government appeared first on Vanguard News.

SERAP asks President Tinubu to probe the alleged ₦5.9bn NNPC rebranding cost, urging anti-graft agencies to investigate the expenditure for accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-%e2%82%a65-9bn-nnpc-rebranding-cost-serap-urges-tinubu/

The party said the activities form part of its constitutional responsibility to renew its leadership structures at all levels of the organisation. The post ADC Fixes National Convention For April 14, Says Ward Congresses Begin April 7 appeared first on Channels Television.

Shaibu made the call during a combined breaking of fast for Muslim and Christian soldiers observing the Ramadan and Lenten seasons on Saturday in Abuja. The post Ramadan/Lent: COAS tasks soldiers on discipline, unity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Some residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital have been displaced following a heavy rainfall that wrecked havoc in some parts of the ancient city. As a result, several houses and structures worth millions of naira were destroyed by the rain, which was accompanied by thunder storms. Some of the affected areas included Alaaka, Igbonna […]

On the occasion of Mothering Sunday, celebrated across the Anglican Communion and Christian churches worldwide, HRG Olori Dame Ayo Yemisi Jaiyeola has extended warm greetings to mothers, women, wives, widows…

Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, LSNSA, have apprehended a suspected burglar and recovered a locally manufactured firearm during an early morning operation in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The arrest, carried out by officers attached to the Imota Command, followed reports from residents of unusual and suspicious activity around the Araromi […] Lagos neighborhood security agency arrests suspected burglar, recovers gun

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Integrity Group, has commended the South-East residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for their strong support for candidates of the ruling party in last month’s Area Council election in the territory. The group noted that during the campaign period, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has elected Hon. George Turnah as its new state chairman as the party repositioned itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. Turnah emerged through a consensus arrangement during the Bayelsa State PDP Elective Congress held on Saturday at the party’s new secretariat located before King George Courta […]

Seychelles leads Africa's passport rankings, offering visa-free access to 152 destinations. Nigeria shows slight improvement, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts

The popular motorpark popularly known as Sawmill Garage in Ilorin, Kwara State was on Saturday razed by fire. LEADERSHIP gathered that two vehicles were completely destroyed during the incident that occurred in the midnight. Sources at the motorpaark said it was the swift intervention of the men of the Kwara State Fire Service that prevented […]

The command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation on Sunday in reaction to a viral video of the disruption of the ADC political activity. The post Police confirm disruption of ADC activity in Cross River appeared first on Vanguard News.

A non-governmental organisation, The Tonto Dikeh Foundation has donated ten laptops to Junior Secondary School (JSS) Durumi II in Abuja to enhance digital literacy and improve learning opportunities for students. The donation forms part of a broader initiative by the foundation to provide 30 laptops to three schools, with ten laptops allocated to each institution […]

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video accusing operatives of the Lagos State Task Force, allegedly led by CSP Adetayo Akerele, of unlawfully seizing vehicles and fabricating traffic violations in order to extort money from motorists. The video, which began circulating widely on Saturday, appears to show what the […] Police investigate viral video alleging extortion by Lagos Task Force officers

Since US-Israeli forces launched a war against Iran on Feburary 28, Tehran has responded with attacks and threats. The post South Korea ‘closely monitoring’ Trump call to send warships to Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have arrested a 74-year-old grandpa, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, after a large consignment of cocaine was discovered in foil papers and balloons concealed in his luggage. According to NDLEA, the septuagenarian who claimed he was travelling to London, […] NDLEA arrests UK-bound 74-year-old grandpa with 11kg cocaine in balloons

A cleric praises Asake for performing Umrah but reminds that touching the black stone is not compulsory, advising pilgrims to focus on other rituals instead.

The United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC) Africa has sealed a strategic partnership with the Greenvillage Empowerment Foundation (GVEF) to implement impactful capacity-building and development projects across the African continent. The agreement represents a significant step toward strengthening sustainable development and leadership capacity in Africa. The initiative is spearheaded by the Governor of […]

“The victims were released when it was apparent troops had closed in on the kidnappers, leaving no room for them to manoeuvre." The post Nigeria Army rescues five kidnapped persons, seizes weapons in Benue – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.