Nigeria’s rising tennis star, Seun Ogunsakin, defeats French opponent in straight sets at Roland Garros qualifiers, boosting his main draw hopes. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-rising-tennis-star-beats-french-opponent-in-roland-garros-qualifiers/

WHO Director-General visits DR Congo to support efforts against its 17th Ebola outbreak. Learn about the challenges, new vaccine developments, and internat Read More: https://punchng.com/who-chief-heads-to-ebola-hit-dr-congo/

Anambra’s First Lady, Nonye Soludo, champions menstrual hygiene, distributing sanitary pads to schoolgirls and fighting stigma in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-first-lady-promotes-menstrual-hygiene-distributes-sanitary-pads-to-schoolgirls/

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde renews his call for state police after a school abduction, urging federal action to empower state assemblies. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-renews-call-for-state-police-after-oyo-school-abduction/

President Bola Tinubu hosted the Senate leadership, led by Godswill Akpabio, for a Sallah homage visit at his Lagos residence during Eid el-Kabir celebrati Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-receives-senate-leadership-on-sallah-homage-visit-in-lagos/

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has affirmed Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. The post 2027: APM affirms Adekanmbi as governorship candidate in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.

The management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) has cancelled a planned students’ excursion to New Bussa in Niger State following security concerns raised by parents and stakeholders. The university said the decision was taken by the Vice-Chancellor, Musa Tukur Yakasai, after reviewing reports on the security situation in the area where […] ADUSTECH cancels students’ excursion to Niger over security concerns

Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday said a suspected drug baron known as Asrenre has abandoned 498kg of dried weeds that tested positive for skunk cannabis inside a shrine in Edo State. The post Two arrested, 498kg cannabis abandoned in Edo shrine appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Kenyan rights group has filed a petition to block a US-funded Ebola quarantine center in Kenya, citing constitutional concerns and public health risks. L Read More: https://punchng.com/kenyan-rights-group-sues-to-block-us-ebola-quarantine-center/

The Senate President spoke after leading a delegation of Senate Principal Officers on a traditional Sallah homage to President Tinubu at his Lagos residence to celebrate Eid al-Kabir. The post Akpabio scores Tinubu high on economic reforms, security appeared first on Vanguard News.

NCDC places Lagos, FCT, and other states on high Ebola alert due to the deadly Bundibugyo strain. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and Nigeria’s preparedn Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-places-lagos-fct-others-on-high-ebola-alert/

May 28 (THEWILL) — Senior officials appointed under President Donald Trump have reportedly pushed the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) to begin preliminary designs for a proposed $250 banknote carrying Trump’s portrait, a move that could mark the first time in more than 150 years that a living American appears on U.S. currency. […] The post Trump Allies Push Proposal For $250 Bill Featuring President’s Portrait appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 28 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers, Kano and several other states on maximum Ebola preparedness alert following fears that the deadly Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) could spread into Nigeria amid escalating outbreaks in East and […] The post Ebola: NCDC Orders States Into Full Emergency Readiness, Places Lagos, Rivers, FCT, Kano On Maximum Alert appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigerian government has dismissed claims that it has suspended the Students Upkeep Allowance under its loan scheme.  The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, disclosed in a statement by its spokesperson, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Thursday.  This comes amid reports making the rounds that the Nigerian government has suspended students’ upkeep allowances.  However, reacting, NELFUND, there is […] It’s false – NELFUND finally speaks on suspension of students’ upkeep allowances 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defeated Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to clinch the ADC presidential ticket on Wednesday. The post Group hails Atiku’s emergence as ADC presidential candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Seyi Makinde has urged Bimbo Adekanbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, in the state, to avoid inheriting his political enemies if she wins in 2027. Makinde advised Adekanbi to concentrate on creating her own leadership style. The governor gave the advice during the party’s presidential/governorship primary election, where he encouraged Adekanbi […] 2027: Don’t inherit my political enemies – Makinde tells Oyo APM guber candidate

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has once again stirred reactions online after declaring that God continues to direct him to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The post 2027: God keeps showing me Tinubu — Yul Edochie appeared first on Vanguard News.

Alex Otti has raised alarm over the continued drop in the number of Nigerians exercising their voting rights during elections. Otti, who was speaking in Umuahia on Thursday during a lecture organised to mark the third anniversary of his administration, said that only 27% of registered voters cast their votes in the 2023 election. He warned that the […] Plummetting voters figure in Nigeria could give bad leaders more opportunity to grab power – Otti warns 

Omo-Agege, who was deputy president of the 9th Senate said he consulted with his political associates nationwide, supporters, and stakeholders who are the backbone of communities before deciding to dump APC for NDC.

Edo State Police Command arrested Richard Gabriel with 36 live cartridges during a stop-and-search operation in Benin City, enhancing safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-with-36-live-cartridges-in-edo/

Former lawmaker, Usman Bugaje, has said a recent court judgment by Justice M.G. Umar has set limits on the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, accusing the electoral body of overreaching its constitutional role. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, Bugaje described the ruling as a declaratory judgment aimed at clarifying the […] 2027: INEC going beyond constitutional power – Usman Bugaje

Plateau State and Namibia are discussing a strategic partnership in tourism, mining, wildlife, and livestock. Learn how this collaboration will boost intra Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-namibia-explore-tourism-mining-livestock-partnership/

Victor Ochei’s resignation has deepened the defection rocking the APC in Delta State, coming days after former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege also dumped the ruling party. The post Delta ex-speaker quits APC as crisis rocks ruling party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on his birthday and his seventh anniversary in office. The post Abiodun has elevated standard of governance in Ogun – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Civil society groups on Thursday, May 28, asked the EFCC to clarify the status of investigations involving former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu.

The South-South leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Youth Wing, has commenced consultations with political mobilisers ahead of the 2027 elections to consolidate support for President Tinubu and the party in the region. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday, signed by the APC Youth Leader for the South-South, Avwomakpotor Uhrorho, following a […] 2027: We need leaders with strong grassroots acceptance in Akwa Ibom – APC youth leaders

Former Eric Djemba-Djemba has asserted that Cristiano Ronaldo has the potential to participate in the 2030 World Cup. The Cameroonian emphasized the Portugal captain’s relentless pursuit of self-improvement. “It would be the ideal conclusion,” the former Manchester United midfielder said as he backed Ronaldo’s ambition to continue playing until the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Djemba-Djemba believes that if his […] World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to play 2030 tournament

  The Federal Government is considering possible restrictions on flights from countries affected by the Ebola virus, as part of fresh measures to prevent any … Continue reading FG Considers Flight Restrictions, Passenger Isolation Over Ebola Threat The post FG Considers Flight Restrictions, Passenger Isolation Over Ebola Threat appeared first on Channels Television.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured a Nigerian man's reaction after discovering what his coursemate had saved her boyfriend's name as.

A teen father proudly raises his daughter alone, but on her graduation night, police arrive at his door with shocking news about the secret life she hides.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned sachet water producers to stop producing unregistered water and to renew expired licences or face punishment. The warning was given by the Director of NAFDAC in the South-South Zone, Chukwuma Oligbu, after the agency carried out an enforcement operation in parts of […] NAFDAC shuts 16 sachet water factories in Rivers crackdown

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege officially joins the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declares his intention to contest the Delta Centr Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-omo-agege-joins-ndc-after-dumping-apc/

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has called on Islamic religious leaders in the state to remain vigilant and guard against actions capable of threatening peace and stability in their communities. The governor made the appeal on Thursday while receiving the leadership of the Muslim Council of Nigeria, Wukari chapter, during a Sallah homage visit at the […] Kefas urges Islamic leaders in Taraba to safeguard peace

Just as many past winners of the World Cup, La Celeste carry a weight of history and pedigree unmatched by most nations worldwide. The post 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown: Uruguay seek to revive fading giants’ legacy appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has ordered troops to intensify offensives against bandits and kidnappers in Nigeria’s North Central region, ensuring peace Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-orders-troops-to-intensify-offensive-against-bandits-kidnappers/

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has ordered refunds for pilgrims affected by a meal service incident in Saudi Arabia after rejecting some food supplied to Nigerian pilgrims for failing to meet approved health and packaging standards during the ongoing 2026 Hajj exercise. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement issued by its management, reaffirming […] NAHCON orders refunds after rejecting meals served to pilgrims