The Osun State APC chapter declares it has no anointed candidates for the 2027 NASS and state assembly elections, urging members to focus on unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-no-anointed-nass-state-assembly-candidates-says-osun-apc/

PDP chieftain Omar Bolaji Gambari has declared his intention to contest for Kwara governor in 2027, unveiling his five-pillar OMARi Agenda for the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-why-i-want-to-become-kwara-governor-pdp-chieftain-gambari/

Nigerian Army troops killed three terrorists and recovered weapons during a fierce gun battle in Kadam Forest, Sokoto, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-three-terrorists-in-sokoto-forest-recover-weapons/

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and his deputy, Mani Mummuni, have officially defected from the PDP to the ruling APC, consolidating the party’s control Read More: https://punchng.com/video-apc-flag-flies-high-in-zamfara-as-gov-deputy-join-party/

Guinness World Records confirms a new record for the largest Afrobeats orchestra, with 85 musicians led by Saheed Osupa, Malaika, and others in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/saheed-osupa-malaika-83-other-set-guinness-afrobeats-orchestra-record/

Nasarawa State expresses concern over rising gender-based violence, urging collective action. On IWD 2026, the government calls on women to report abuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/iwd-nasarawa-raises-the-alarm-over-rising-gender-based-violence/

Police in Ondo State confirm the abduction of a council secretary and another person by gunmen at a poultry farm. A manhunt is currently underway. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-abduct-lg-secretary-one-other-in-ondo-community/

The EFCC has arrested Ifeanyi Mba for an alleged N10 million land fraud in Enugu. The case involves a fictitious plot in the Ogui Nike community. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arrests-man-over-n10m-land-fraud-in-enugu/

Family members, friends and political associates of former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief Patrick L. O. Adaba mni, have continued to reflect on his life of service, humility and integrity…

Prof Sunny Awhefeada’s rise to becoming the substantive Vice Chancellor of Southern Delta University, Ozoro. Prof Sunny Awhefeada’s academic journey began at the University of Benin, where he earned a…

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has declared a decisive crackdown on insecurity, promising that his administration will take firm action to restore peace across the state. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Solomon Iorpev, the governor said security personnel had been successfully deployed […] Benue: Alia declares war on insecurity, deploys operatives to troubled communities

The Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has commended female members of staff of the Commission, reaffirming the Management’s commitment to supporting and empowering women.…

“Together, the public offer and minority divestment provide sufficient capital for the bank to meet the revised N500 billion minimum capital requirement for an international banking licence,” FCMB Group stated. The post FCMB closes in on N500 billion recapitalisation target as capital raise ends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the Court of Appeal's judgment on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention in Ibadan.

The member representing Oredo Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe has rounded off his 2025 free medical eye treatments and surgery programme with over…

The presidency has reacted to the video of President Bola Tinubu's wife, Oluremi, playing a table tennis game with an influential southern governor over the weekend.

They will join other speakers at the 2026 Period Summit in Lagos as advocates push for conversations around women’s safety, empowerment, and systemic responses to gender-based violence. The post Beauty Tukura, Alex Unusual, others to lead discussions at 2026 Period Summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday at the Gooduck Ebele Jonathan Peace Keeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja decorated the newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs)…

See the full list of Africa’s billionaires for 2026. Dangote leads as the continent’s wealthiest see a collective $20.3 billion surge in their fortunes. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-dangote-leads-as-africas-billionaires-add-20bn-to-fortunes/

Nigeria’s industrialist Aliko Dangote retained the top spot as Africa’s richest person with an estimated $28.5 billion fortune. The post Dangote lead as Africa’s Billionaires add $20bn to combined wealth appeared first on Vanguard News.

Explore the latest BlockDAG price prediction. Market makers set a $0.20 near-term target, with a structural analysis pointing to a potential $1 valuation. Read More: https://punchng.com/blockdag-price-prediction-eyes-1-analysts-set-short-term-targets-at-0-20-0-50-expert-analysis/

The group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Segun Agbaje has been named the winner of the 2025 Banking Pioneer Award by the Texcellence Conference Awards. A visionary awards platform organised by CWG PLC and now positioned as the definitive gathering for Africa’s technology leaders and an enterprise community that sets […]

The governor made the declaration while receiving briefing on the successful deployment and reinforcement of security personnel to troubled areas in Kwande and other affected local governments in the state.

  A council secretary and one other person have been abducted at a poultry farm in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying the victims were abducted on Monday morning at their farm along Kajola Road, […] The post Gunmen Abduct LG Secretary, One Other In Ondo appeared first on OsunDefender.

A four-storey school building housing Yemco College collapsed in Lagos. Students and teachers were evacuated minutes before the incident with no casualties Read More: https://punchng.com/video-photos-school-building-collapses-in-lagos/

The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has rejected four out of nine nominees submitted by Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, for screening and confirmation as commissioners. During plenary…

The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic, Party PDP has instructed its legal team to immediately file an appeal at the Supreme Court ove the judgement delivered on Monday by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that the Court of Appeal upheld the decisions of the Federal High Court in Abuja, […] PDP Crisis: Battle not over yet – Turaki-led faction reveals next move

The UAE announced Eid Al Fitr 2026 holidays for public and private sector employees, with private workers set for an extension if Ramadan lasts 30 days.

The Federal Government through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation(HCSF), has begun a thorough investigation into the fire incident on Monday morning at the…

March 09, (THEWILL) — Trading on the Nigerian equities market opened the week on a mildly positive note as investors selectively accumulated stocks across key sectors, pushing the market to a modest gain at the close of Monday’s session. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation increased from N126.436 trillion at the opening of […] The post Equities Market Edges Higher as Investors Target Select Stocks appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Atlantis Pediatric Hospital has defended the conduct of its medical team following the interim suspension of its Chief Medical Director by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel , MDPIP, stating that its professionals acted with reasonable duty of care in the discharge of their responsibilities. The post Chimamanda’s son: Atlantis Pediatric Hospital says doctors exercised reasonable duty of care appeared first on Vanguard News.

In the 48-page complaint, filed in federal court in San Francisco, Anthropic seeks to have its designation as a national security supply-chain risk declared unlawful and blocked. The post Anthropic takes Trump administration to court over Pentagon row appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has warned that prolonged hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States could worsen global instability and deepen economic hardship across many countries. Oba Akanbi also appealed to Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to prioritise peace and diplomatic dialogue amid tensions in the Middle East. […] US, Israel, Iran conflict could worsen global economy — Oluwo warns

March 09, (THEWILL) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that its internal leadership battle is far from over following judgments delivered by the Court of Appeal on cases arising from previous Federal High Court rulings. THEWILL reports that the Appellate court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma, upheld the suspension of key […] The post Appeal Court Rulings: PDP Says Battle Not Over, Heads to Supreme Court appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

LAGOS – The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined the global community in celebrating women across the world on the occasion of International Women’s Day…

A Nigerian lady who applied for a Schenghen visa reacted in an unexpected way after she was rejected. She mentioned the amount she spent on the visa processing.