Former Minister Labaran Maku and two presidential aspirants have been cleared after the Labour Party screening ahead of the May 30 primaries. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-minister-maku-two-presidential-hopefuls-scale-lp-screening/

Lens makes history, winning their first-ever French Cup after a dominant 3-1 victory over Nice. Discover how Lens secured this historic triumph. Read More: https://punchng.com/lens-beat-nice-3-1-win-french-cup-for-first-time/

The NSCDC Gombe Command has arrested five suspects linked to motorcycle and phone theft syndicates. Learn more about the arrests and ongoing investigations Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-five-over-motorcycle-phone-theft-in-gombe/

Former Edo Majority Leader Matthew Iduoriyekemwen and 35 others have secured Edo ADC tickets for the 2027 general elections. Discover the full list of cand Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-majority-leader-35-others-win-edo-adc-tickets/

Emir Aminu Bayero has formally notified security agencies of plans to conduct the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Kano Durbar festivities from Nasarawa Palace. Get detai Read More: https://punchng.com/bayero-notifies-police-dss-of-eid-el-kabir-durbar/

Omoyele Sowore reaffirms his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, with AAC primaries scheduled for next week. Read More: https://punchng.com/sowore-confirms-2027-presidential-bid-says-aac-primaries-hold-next-week/

The NYSC Director-General announced the scheme’s anniversary celebration will become an annual nationwide event, recognising excellence and contributions t Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-anniversary-celebrations-to-become-annual-nationwide-event-dg/

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ebonyi State has declared Mr Oriji Tobias Nnabuike as the winner of its governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Coordinator of Electoral Matters and State Returning Officer for the exercise, Mr. Bassie Umoke, announced the result shortly after the conclusion of the primary held at […] 2027: Oriji clinches ADC governorship ticket in Ebonyi

Senator Ned Nwoko’s legal adviser rejects the Delta APC senatorial primary result, alleging widespread irregularities and manipulation. Get the full detail Read More: https://punchng.com/nwokos-legal-adviser-rejects-delta-apc-senatorial-primary-result/

England boss, Thomas Tuchel, has identified three outstanding players who prevented Chelsea’s Cole Palmer from making his team’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Tuchel recently named his squad for this year’s World Cup tournament starting next month. Palmer was among the players who did not make the Three Lions’ squad for […] World Cup: Tuchel names three outstanding players who prevented Palmer from making England squad

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has been declared the APC governorship candidate for Plateau State after securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary electi Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-apc-declares-mutfwang-plateau-gov-candidate/

"Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over," he said. "Their visit should not function as the first step in the Green Card process." The post US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in Benue State, Innocent Omudu, on Thursday escaped death after heavily armed gunmen attacked his convoy. The incident occurred while Omudu and his team were returning to Otukpo after the party’s primary election, where he emerged as the consensus candidate […] Otukpo/Ohimini: Gunmen attack ADC Reps candidate, Omudu, in Benue

Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over Nice in the final at the Stade de France on Friday. The post Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ogun State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olanrewaju Iskeel Saka as the new Head of the Public Service of Ogun State. The appointment follows the statutory retirement of the immediate past Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya. Until his appointment, Mr. Saka served as the Permanent Secretary, Bureau […] Ogun appoints Olanrewaju as new Head of Service

The WHO has raised the Ebola risk to its highest level in DR Congo due to the Bundibugyo strain. Learn about the rising cases and global response. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-risk-now-at-highest-level-in-dr-congo-says-who/

Mr Dagogo secured the ADC governorship ticket in Rivers State after polling 64,700 votes in the party’s primary election. The post Ex-lawmaker, Farah Dagogo, wins ADC governorship ticket in Rivers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Claims suggesting that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has endorsed Peter Gregory Obi ahead of the 2027 elections have been investigated.

Saturday's presidential primaries of APC will hold simultaneously across all 8,809 wards as the party picks its 2027 presidential candidate The post APC presidential primaries hold across 8,809 wards appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. The post Mutfwang wins APC ticket to run for second term appeared first on Vanguard News.

He described it as contradictory for critics to oppose reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange-rate unification while simultaneously demanding immediate foreign investment inflows. The post Budget office DG defends Tinubu’s foreign engagements, faults Peter Obi’s claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, an APC senatorial aspirant, presented his primary election result to Oba Ewuare II, seeking royal blessings for his political journ Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-aspirant-presents-senatorial-primary-result-to-oba-of-benin/

The Lagos State Government said no fewer than 35,461 criminal cases were recorded across courts in the state within the last three years, as data from its Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS) highlights Lekki, Ajah and Lagos Island as leading crime hotspots.   Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, disclosed this during the 2026 […]

The World Health Organization's member states on Friday reached a consensus to note Argentina's notification of withdrawal from the WHO, adding they would always welcome full cooperation from Buenos Aires. The post Argentina follows US, withdraws from WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paul Onuachu scored twice as Trabzonspor defeated Konyaspor 2-1 in the final of the Turkish Cup on Friday night. It was the 10th time Trabzonspor lifted the Turkish Cup. Onuachu, who finished as joint top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig in the 2025/26 season, opened the scoring for the Black Sea Storm in the 18th minute, […]  Onuachu grabs brace as Trabzonspor beat Konyaspor to win Turkish Cup

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a woman suspected of collaborating with Boko Haram/ISWAP at a security checkpoint in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources cited by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama said the suspect, identified as 50-year-old Kellu Abba, was apprehended around 8am on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to move supplies […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected international businessman, Mr. Eric Opah, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Abia State, following primaries conducted on Thursday. Opah emerged victorious after polling 125,977 votes to defeat former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Henry Ikoh, who scored 5,905 votes in the keenly […]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man expressed happiness over being done with his 100 level. Netizens reacted.

Governor Dapo Abiodun announced a cash intervention scheme for 50,000-100,000 Ogun State residents under the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme.

Ogun State Police Command boosts security and urges calm amidst unverified rumours of bandit invasion. Residents advised to remain vigilant but avoid panic Read More: https://punchng.com/police-boost-security-urge-calm-over-rumoured-invasion-in-ogun/

In a nail-biting finish, Chinedu Nwaogu showcased remarkable poise by sinking two crucial free throws with just two seconds to go, propelling Rivers Hoopers to a dramatic 77-76 comeback win against Raptors BC on Friday afternoon. This victory capped off their 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Phase I campaign in style. Throughout the match, […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Asaba has dismissed an application by Chief Mike Nwaukoni seeking temporary release of his international passport to enable him travel abroad for medical examination. The defendant is among several others — including Barr Francis Okolie, Prince Eugene Ojo Izediunor, John Nwona and Adigwe Eluemunor — who are standing trial […]

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Tijjani Ahmed Galadima, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his role in ensuring the peaceful and credible conduct of the party’s governorship primary election in the state. Galadima gave the commendation during a visit to the governor at the Government House, Yola, […]

Delta State governor and coordinator of the Presidential Primary Election in the state, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure in Delta State will deliver at least 390,000 affirmation votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oborevwori gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the founding leader of the […]

NCCE has launched an overhaul of Nigeria’s teacher education system and competitive and professionally respected teachers The post Teacher education now matter of national survival – Education commission  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Youth Service Corps has urged prospective female corps members to refrain from applying henna on their fingers before reporting to orientation camps. In a notice shared on its verified X account on Friday, the NYSC explained that henna designs can interfere with the biometric fingerprint registration process, which is a mandatory part of Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-urges-prospective-corps-members-to-avoid-henna-on-fingers/