The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has confirmed that three Nigerian nationals who were stranded at a South African airport have been cleared and have departed the country. In a statement on Sunday, the agency said the travellers are expected to arrive in Lagos tomorrow morning. While welcoming their safe return, NIDCOM expressed concern over the Read More: https://punchng.com/three-stranded-nigerians-cleared-to-leave-south-africa-after-nidcom-intervention/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) reports its membership growth has surged to 500,000 following INEC’s decision to delist its top leaders. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-membership-hits-500000-after-inec-delisting-spokesperson/

Inter Milan extend their Serie A lead by thrashing Roma 5-2. Lautaro Martinez scored twice on his return to help Inter take a big step towards the title. Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-inter-thump-roma-to-extend-lead-to-nine-points/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will participate in the 2027 general elections, even if opposition parties boycott the polls over alleged INEC Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-vows-to-field-candidates-if-opposition-boycotts-poll/

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has reassured the public on the safety of natural gas following a vehicle explosion at a Kaduna motor park early Sunday, while urging calm as investigations proceed. Pi-CNG & EV highlighted years of incident-free CNG use in Nigeria, stressing its reliability, cost-effectiveness, […]

Information Minister Mohammed Idris confirms President Bola Tinubu is actively reviewing media tariff concerns raised by industry executives last month. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reviewing-media-tariff-concerns-as-promised-minister/

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Inter Milan took a big step towards winning the Serie A title by thrashing sorry Roma 5-2 on Sunday, ending a late-season wobble and moving nine points clear at the top of the table. The post Inter thump Roma to extend Serie A lead to nine points appeared first on Vanguard News.

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda visits Sayaya village after a bandits’ attack that killed a policeman, inspecting damage and ordering more security. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-katsina-gov-visits-community-after-bandits-attack-orders-more-security/

Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye responds to comments by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stating he will not be intimidated and will continue his work. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-wont-be-intimidated-channels-tvs-okinbaloye-speaks-on-wikes-comment/

Responding to allegations by the ADC that the APC is interfering in its internal affairs, Morka challenged the opposition party to provide evidence. The post Atiku, Amaechi, Others Are ‘Twinkle Little Stars’ In ADC, Making No Impact — Morka appeared first on Channels Television.

Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem criticised President Bola Tinubu over the way he handled Jos attacks, dragged Seyi Tinubu and APC supporters in a fiery statement

Idris highlighted Tinubu's outreach to neighbours and global allies to combat Sahel threats, such as terrorism, which cross borders. The post Tinubu ramps up global fight to crush insecurity- Information minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

Controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO, and her lover, IVD, have disabled their social media accounts. This comes amid the ongoing controversy trailing her cancer claim. DAILY POST reports that Blessing CEO had a few days ago solicited financial assistance from the public for treatment after announcing that she has stage 4 cancer. A few […] Blessing CEO, IVD deactivate social media accounts amid cancer controversy

April 05, (THEWILL) — Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has justified his administration’s recent political realignment with the Federal Government, while highlighting sweeping infrastructure, agricultural, power, and social welfare initiatives across the state. The justification was contained in his 2026 Easter broadcast on Sunday, explaining that the decision to align Akwa Ibom politically […] The post Gov Eno Defends Political Realignment, Unveils Massive Infrastructure, Power, Welfare Push In Akwa Ibom appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A student's struggle with a mocking teacher inspires resilience and success in a math competition, proving the power of support and personal growth.

April 05, (THEWILL) — The FA Cup semi-finals are confirmed, with Southampton set to meet Manchester City and Chelsea drawn against Leeds United at Wembley later this month. Southampton’s place in the last four was earned through a 2-1 victory over English Premier League leaders Arsenal, with Shea Charles netting the decisive goal in the […] The post FA Cup Semi-Finals Set: Southampton Vs Man City, Chelsea Vs Leeds At Wembley appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has declared that he will not be intimidated following the controversy sparked by remarks from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, while expressing appreciation for the widespread support he has received. Speaking during the Sunday edition of his current affairs programme, ‘Sunday Politics’, the TV anchor […]

The Federal Government has signalled its intention to work collaboratively with the private sector and key stakeholders towards the establishment of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council. This initiative is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s collective cyber resilience and enhancing coordinated responses to evolving cyber threats across both the public and private sectors. The plan announced by the […] FG moves to strengthen cybersecurity as NDPC reviews data protection compliance

A suspected cultist identified as Emmanuel Keta, from Ogoja in Benue State, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, for attempted murder of a JSS 3 student. DAILY POST reports that the student is identified as Naomi Monday, of the Agbado community, Iguobazuwa, in Ovia South-West Local Government of Edo […] Cultist arrested for attempted murder of female student in Edo

OPEC+ plans to increase its oil production quota by 206,000 barrels per day (bpd) for May 2026, sources told Reuters ahead of the group’s meeting. Eight core members have agreed in principle to the hike, matching the April adjustment. Yet geopolitical tensions—especially the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran—are curtailing its impact. The Strait of Hormuz, a […]

He also defended Section 84, which limits candidate nomination methods to direct primaries or consensus, arguing that the move seeks to eliminate the delegate system, which he said often enabled vote-buying and manipulation. The post Bamidele Defends 2026 Electoral Act, Says Provisions Reflect Stakeholders’ Consensus appeared first on Channels Television.

Fintiri explained that the people of Adamawa State will decide who becomes the next governor. He said no individual has the power to choose a leader for them.

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the relatives of 16-year-old Alex Ansol, who was earlier found wandering in Dadin Kowa village in Doguwa local government area of the State, have been identified and reunited. The teenager was initially found wandering after he allegedly lost contact with his relatives while travelling from Abuja to […]

Air Peace Limited has explained the delay of its Ibadan–Abuja flight, attributing the disruption to adverse weather conditions that prevented the aircraft from landing as scheduled. The post Air Peace clarifies Ibadan flight delay amid weather disruption appeared first on Vanguard News.

The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images. The post What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Bauchi State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Governor Bala Mohammed, political stakeholders, and aspirants across party lines to join its platform, pledging stability and freedom from internal crises and litigation. The State Chairman, Abdullahi Maigari Misau, made the appeal on Sunday during an interview with journalists in Bauchi. He […]

Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. Read More: https://punchng.com/fa-cup-leeds-end-39-year-wait-beat-west-ham-in-penalty-drama/

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho slammed in a dramatic late winner at Dundee as Celtic capitalised on Hearts’ earlier slip-up to move within three points of the Scottish Premiership leaders. Yang Hyun-Jun opened the scoring for Martin O’Neill’s side inside eight minutes by getting a slight touch on Benjamin Nygren’s close-range shot and they should […]

Seun Okinbaloye, an anchor with Channels Television, has said he will not be intimidated following the controversy sparked by remarks from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while also expressing appreciation for the widespread support he has received. The post ‘I’m not afraid’, Channels TV’s Okinbaloye reacts to Wike’s comment appeared first on Vanguard News.

The nation’s top cyclists are currently undergoing rigorous preparations for the upcoming National Track Championships, a crucial stepping stone towards representing Nigeria at the 2026 CAC African Track and Para-Track Cycling Championships. The continental event, set to be hosted in Abuja, promises to be a thrilling showcase of African cycling talent. The Moshood Abiola National […]

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving

Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has reacted to the suspension of the planned voter revalidation exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), taking a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC had earlier announced that it would commence a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the […] Mahdi Shehu takes swipe at Tinubu following INEC Voter Revalidation suspension

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International (AI), has called on the federal government of Nigeria to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged reckless use of firearms by military personnel, which led to the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State. The organisation made the call in a statement shared on its verified Facebook […]

Controversial relationship therapist and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has deactivated her Instagram account following a high-stakes televised encounter with a medical expert that reportedly exposed inconsistencies in her stage 4 breast cancer claims. The deactivation comes at the height of a week-long saga that began when the influencer solicited […]

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning goal as Celtic defeated Dundee in their Scottish Premiership clash at the Dens Park on Sunday. The striker had previously gone 182 days without finding the back of the net. After a bright start, Benjamin Nygren gave Celtic the lead in the ninth minute. Dundee levelled in the 57th […] Scotland: Iheanacho grabs winner in Celtic win over Dundee