Ahead of the June 20 governorship election, 13 political parties in Ekiti State sign a peace accord, committing to a peaceful and credible electoral proces Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-13-political-parties-sign-peace-accord-ahead-of-june-20-gov-poll/

Presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen advises Nigerian youths to vote for jobs and accountable leadership in the 2027 general election to address unemployment Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-vote-for-jobs-hayatu-deen-advises-nigerian-youths/

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday destroyed counterfeit and unregistered pharmaceutical products valued at about N2bn in Kaduna State. The destruction exercise was carried out at the Gonin Gora dumpsite in Kaduna and involved consignments of fake Pregabalin capsules intercepted before they entered the Nigerian market. Speaking during the exercise, Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-destroys-fake-drugs-worth-n2bn-in-kaduna/

ASUU Benin Zone threatens to shut down public universities nationwide due to the Federal Government’s failure to implement the 2025 agreement. Find out mor Read More: https://punchng.com/asuu-benin-threatens-to-shut-universities-over-unimplemented-agreement/

Adeleke University dismisses false reports linking its stadium contractor to the Osun State government’s Osogbo stadium project. Get the facts here. Read More: https://punchng.com/report-linking-us-to-osun-govt-contractor-false-adeleke-university/

VICE President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, said the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, is ready for business and committed to deepening ties with the Republic of Poland in different sectors of the economy. The post Nigeria, Poland explore strategic partnership on digital economy, defence, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has added two players to his squad for the Unity Cup in London, DAILY POST reports. KRC Genk winger Collins Yira Sor, and Shooting Stars defender Tijani Al-Ameen are the newest additions. Chelle named 27 players for the invitational tournament on Wednesday. Sor was part of the Super Eagles […] Super Eagles: Chelle adds two players to Unity Cup squad 

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Respite may have come the way of Nigeria’s political parties ahead of the 2027 general election after a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timeline that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued for the conduct of primaries and the nomination of candidates. This is even as the [...]

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Sokoto State have affirmed Governor Ahmed Aliyu as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The affirmation took place on Thursday during the party’s governorship primary in Sokoto, where delegates and stakeholders from the state’s 244 wards and 23 local government areas endorsed the governor through […] 2027: Sokoto APC affirms Aliyu as governorship candidate

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has declared that Nigeria’s economic recovery has begun following what he described as bold reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to a statement by the special assistant to the minister on media, Lara Owo-eye Wise, on Thursday, Alake made the comment at a joint […]

​The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a police officer seen in a now-viral video threatening to kill anyone who makes a video recording of him while at work. A press release by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Ngozi Ezeabata, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, […] Police officer who threatened to kill citizens over video recording arrested in Anambra 

ASUU warns Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible if public universities shut down again, citing unfulfilled 2025 agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/hold-govt-responsible-if-varsities-are-shut-down-asuu-warns/

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate and recovered five vehicles believed to have been stolen during operations linked to robbery and vehicle theft across Lagos State and other states. The command said the breakthrough followed an intelligence-driven investigation launched after a report of a stolen Toyota Camry 2008 model was received by […] Police recover five suspected stolen cars, arrest three in Lagos 

A power surge sparked a fire in an eight-flat residential building in Ilorin, Kwara State. Learn how to prevent Kwara fire incidents. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-surge-sparks-fire-in-kwara-eight-flat-residential-building/

The Nigerian Navy said it has completed five locally built vessels since 2010, while two seaward defence boats and a ferry are still under construction. The Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Admiral Akinola Olodude, said this on Thursday at a briefing in Abuja to announce activities for the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary. He spoke […]

South African police moved foreign nationals seeking safety from anti-migrant threats in Durban, highlighting ongoing xenophobia and tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africa-police-move-foreigners-seeking-safety-from-anti-migrant-threats/

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has criticised the ongoing delay in operationalising the Lagos State Victim Assistance and Witness Protection Agency, warning that this failure hampers criminal justice and leaves victims and witnesses unprotected. Justice Oshodi, who stated this while delivering judgment in a case involving defilement and […]

Mercy Johnson stirs debate with a provocative post amid backlash over her ₦25,000 sanitary pads, prompting reactions and discussions on affordability and self-love.

Hon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda has emerged the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 election in the state. The post Chinda emerges Rivers APC governorship candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

The ruling APC has finally announced the winner of its governorship primary election in Rivers state after Governor Siminalayi Fubara withdrew from the race.

Stephen Ogundipe, Lagos Assembly spokesperson, secures the APC ticket for Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I in the 2027 elections. Read more about his victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-assembly-spokesperson-secures-apc-ticket/

Uba Sani secures 459,393 votes as the APC's sole governorship candidate for 2027, pledging enhanced governance and socio-economic development in Kaduna state.

Fresh trouble is brewing in the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State after a senatorial aspirant, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, rejected the outcome of the Zamfara North primary and denied stepping down for any consensus candidate. The post 2027: Zamfara APC faces fresh crisis as Shinkafi denies withdrawal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Jigawa APC stakeholders endorse Governor Umar Namadi as their consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election, affirming party unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-apc-affirms-gov-namadi-as-2027-guber-consensus-candidate/

The party insisted that the party had not directed any official to obstruct aspirants from participating in the process. The post Turaki-Led PDP Denies Blocking Presidential Aspirants From Obtaining Forms appeared first on Channels Television.

The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations that it refused to sell presidential nomination forms to an aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party described the […]

Apparently to encourage football lovers, especially followers of the Nigeria Premier Football League, to watch Rangers International Football Club of Enugu take on Ikorodu City Football Club of Lagos in a 4:00p.m. final day league match on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Afrinvest West Africa has rolled out a cart of gifts for fans. According to [...]

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as “Yayi,” has emerged unopposed as the governorship flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State following a peaceful primary election marked by massive turnout across the state’s 236 wards. The exercise, held on Thursday, witnessed large-scale participation of party members who trooped out in enthusiasm […]

Shareholders of BUA Cement Plc have officially approved a final dividend of N10 per ordinary share for the 2025 financial year, translating to a total cash payout of N338.64 billion to eligible investors. The approval was granted at the company’s 10th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, where the company […]

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Madawaki Ward in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State have affirmed Governor Dauda Lawal as the party’s sole governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The affirmation took place during the ongoing APC governorship primary election held across the country. The exercise was observed by representatives […]

A Nigerian lady went viral after winning a content award, a N2 million cash prize and a sponsored Paris trip shortly after completing NYSC orientation camp.

May 21, (THEWILL) — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday intensified efforts to strengthen its political dominance ahead of the 2027 general election as Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna State and Abba Yusuf of Kano State emerged as the party’s governorship candidates in their respective states through consensus endorsements and affirmation votes. In […] The post Uba Sani, Yusuf Clinch APC Guber Tickets in Kaduna, Kano appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The senator representing Delta North in the National Assembly, Ned Nwoko, has alleged that the Delta State Government manipulated the APC primaries, claiming he defeated Ifeanyi Okowa in the Delta North senatorial primary. Nwoko made the allegations while speaking on ARISE NEWS on Tuesday. He expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the exercise, claiming the […]

Tatum Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N1.7 billion within eight months of operations. The figure was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the bank’s board and management to Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, where they discussed partnership opportunities and the bank’s role in Lagos State’s economy. The delegation was led by managing […]

A United Kingdom radio station, Radio Caroline, has issued an official apology to King Charles III and its global audience after a technical glitch led to the false announcement of the monarch’s passing. The station manager, Peter Moore, explained in a statement that a computer error at their main studio accidentally triggered the “Death of […]

Stakeholders in the transport sector have called for efforts to improve connectivity in Africa to boost economy, bring development and reduce poverty. The stakeholders made the call at the Chartered Institute Of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Annual Lecture Series in Abuja on Thursday. Stakeholders at the event included the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […]