Oyo State government denies viral reports claiming the release of teachers and students abducted from Oriire LGA schools. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-denies-reports-of-abducted-teachers-students-release/

Richard Akinaka, an entrepreneur, has emerged as the Bayelsa PDP senatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections. Learn more about his victory and pled Read More: https://punchng.com/businessman-emerges-as-bayelsa-pdp-senatorial-candidate/

Former Gombe Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo secures PDP clearance to contest for Gombe North Senate. Learn about the 2027 poll and other cleared aspirants. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-poll-pdp-clears-gombe-ex-gov-dankwambo-for-senate/

NFF Technical Director Austin Eguavoen warns Super Eagles against complacency in the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers, dismissing claims of an easy draw. Read his ful Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2027-eguavoen-dismisses-easy-draw-claims-for-super-eagles/

Lagos Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, secures the APC House of Assembly ticket for Apapa Constituency I, polling 2,926 votes. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-deputy-speaker-wins-apc-assembly-ticket/

Ben Murray-Bruce announces Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of Silverbird Group, bringing decades of experience to lead the conglomerate. Read More: https://punchng.com/roy-murray-bruce-named-chairman-of-silverbird-group/

May 21, (THEWILL) — China’s exports of solar panels and cells to Africa surged 83 percent year-on-year in April 2026, highlighting the continent’s growing appetite for renewable energy solutions amid rising electrification efforts and increased investment in solar infrastructure. According to Chinese customs data reported by Reuters, exports to African countries climbed to 123,787 metric […] The post Africa’s Solar Demand Accelerates As China’s Panel Exports Jump 83 Percent appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

"We encourage them to save and think beyond monthly allowance. If you cannot save from N77,000, even if you are paid N300,000, you may still struggle to save,” he said. The post Save, think beyond monthly allowance – NYSC tells corps members appeared first on Vanguard News.

nafisatNigeria and Italy have agreed to establish a joint Working Group to drive a proposed Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing campaign aimed at mobilising $5 billion for global education support ahead of the September 2026 Global Education Summit in Rome. The initiative, known as the “Multiply Possibility Campaign,” is targeted at transforming learning opportunities […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Katsina State has affirmed Governor Dikko Radda as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise was conducted on Thursday under the supervision of officials from the party’s national headquarters. Dr Yakubu Maccido, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Governorship Consensus Exercise, said 160 delegates […] APC primaries: Radda secures Katsina guber return ticket

Governor Dikko Radda emerges as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Katsina State in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/radda-emerges-as-katsina-apc-governorship-candidate/

For days, social media had been flooded with speculation, leaked conversations and competing narratives about the collapse of Frank Edoho’s second marriage. But while netizens argued over allegations, rumours and supposed betrayals, the veteran broadcaster remained largely silent until now. In an official statement shared after the controversy spiraled online, the former Who Wants To […] The post What Frank Edoho is saying about the controversy trailing his marriage split appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) led by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of frustrating its efforts to conclude screening and conduct primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also threatened to mobilise supporters for a protest in Abuja, alleging that INEC has continued […]

May 21, (THEWILL) — Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the planned private placement for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has already attracted close to $2 billion in investor requests ahead of the company’s proposed initial public offering (IPO). Dangote disclosed this on Wednesday, during a visit by Femi Otedola and senior executives of […] The post Dangote Refinery Attracts Nearly $2bn Investor Interest Ahead Of IPO appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

When Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the announcement did not merely generate political buzz; it ignited tension across the country and unsettled deeply rooted assumptions about loyalty, power, and political inheritance in Northern Nigeria. It was the kind of move that shattered […]

APM governorship candidate Laja Adeoye has called on INEC to remain neutral ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election, insisting that votes must count.

Federal High Court in Abuja heard video evidence as coup suspects detailed plans to cut power and infiltrate the Presidential Villa against Tinubu.

May 21, (THEWILL) — Young entrepreneur and aspirant, Mr Richard Akinaka, has won the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial primary election for the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District. Mr Akinaka was announced on Wednesday as the sole candidate at the Senatorial District Headquarters, St. Peter’s Primary School, Yenagoa, which served as the collation centre, by the […] The post Richard Akinaka Emerges As PDP Candidate For Bayelsa Central Senatorial Seat appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has concluded arrangements for its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the 9th edition of the Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE), scheduled to be held on July 30 and 31, 2026, in Abuja. The event, themed “Tourism Transformation Through Collaboration, Policy […] The post FTAN Fixes July 30 For 2026 AGM, Tourism Investors Forum In Abuja appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN) as part of efforts to professionalise the tourism and hospitality industry and improve Nigeria’s global competitiveness. The inauguration was held during the Sectoral Personnel, Practitioners, Operators and Institutions Registration, Induction, and Fellowship […] The post FG Inaugurates Tourism Sector Skills Council As NIHOTOUR Pushes Industry Reform appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A husband swears to stand by his wife forever but abandons her after a mistake leaves her broken, unaware that karma is already on its way to humble him.

May 21, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose second and final tenure expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a State House press release issued on Thursday, by the President’s Special […] The post Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A Plateau APC senatorial aspirant, Gyang Zi, withdraws from the primary and demands N10bn damages over a defamatory publication declaring him ‘not cleared’ Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-apc-senatorial-aspirant-quits-primary-demands-n10bn-damages/

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results earlier withheld over suspected examination malpractice, following what it described as a detailed fraud screening process. The examination body said the release came after a comprehensive review of cases flagged during and after the conduct of […] The post JAMB Releases 279 Suspended UTME Results After Fraud Screening appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has affirmed Gov. Dikko Radda as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Katsina APC affirms Radda as governorship candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East to overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise the continuation of major federal infrastructure projects across the region. Umahi spoke on Wednesday during an inspection tour of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Ebonyi State. The […] 2027: Back Tinubu or risk losing federal projects – Umahi tells South-East

The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has shut down a suspected brothel and arrested 11 people, both men and women, in Sokoto metropolis. The operation took place on Wednesday evening, in the Sokoto Cilma area of the state capital. Officials said the raid was carried out under a special exercise tagged “Operation Tsaftace Birni Shehu,” which is aimed at […] Hisbah shuts down suspected brothel, arrests 11 in Sokoto

DR Congo confirms its first Ebola case in South Kivu, an area under M23 militia control, complicating efforts to contain the deadly outbreak. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-confirm-first-ebola-case/

Newton Isokpehi, a police officer whose viral video sparked nationwide outrage after he threatened to “shoot dead” anyone who records him while on duty, has issued a public apology, blaming frustration for his earlier outburst and attempting to clarify his remarks. The officer came under heavy criticism after a video surfaced showing him threatening to […] The post Police Officer Who Threatened To Shoot Civilians Filming Him Apologises appeared first on OsunDefender.

Aina succeeds Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure is widely associated with sweeping reforms in examination administration, transparency, and revenue generation at JAMB. The post Segun Aina: New JAMB Registrar Who Once Served Agency As Corps Member appeared first on Channels Television.

Joint security operatives have rescued the kidnapped Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government in Ekiti State, Mrs Grace Ogunleye, unhurt. Read More: https://punchng.com/joint-security-operatives-rescue-kidnapped-ekiti-lg-vice-chairman/

A former Director of Mobilization of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has publicly apologized to the Movement and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his past criticism of the organization and its leadership. He apologized in an open letter posted on his official X handle on Thursday. It read: “Open Apology Letter to […] I was childish — Morris Monye tenders apology to Peter Obi, Obidient Movement

By Ado Oyeyemi A Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has sentenced a school proprietor, Benson Arinze, to life imprisonment for sexually abusing a six-year-old pupil. Justice Abiola Soladoye delivered the judgment on Wednesday after finding the defendant guilty of defiling the minor. Arinze, who owns Nurtured Brooks Nursery and Primary [...]

Speaking in Pidgin English, Isokpehi insisted that his comments were misunderstood and clarified that he was not against citizens recording police officers. The post ‘I was angry’ — Police officer who threatened Nigerians over filming begs for forgiveness appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied allegations that it is preventing aspirants from purchasing nomination forms for the 2027 presidential election. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong. It read, “We are aware of an […] 2027: Turaki PDP faction speaks on alleged refusal to sell presidential forms