Kwara police arrests a notorious cultist and armed robbery suspects in Amoyo, Ilorin. The suspects are linked to the Eiye Confraternity and other crimes. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-notorious-cultist-robbery-suspects-in-kwara/

Dr. Faisal Shuaib formally withdraws from the Nasarawa governorship race, pledging full support to Gov. Sule’s preferred successor, Sen. Ahmed Wadada. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-nphcda-boss-fasai-shuaib-withdraws-from-nasarawa-governorship-race/

The Nigerian Army faces backlash after a corps member was killed in Abuja. While the army claims crossfire, family alleges soldiers shot him at home. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-army-under-fire-over-killing-of-corps-member-in-abuja/

PTAD completes payment of ₦32,000 pension arrears, disbursing ₦1.73bn to 54,206 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme. Get the full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/ptad-pays-final-%e2%82%a632000-arrears-to-54206-pensioners/

The Olofin of Ado-Odo in Ogun State denies reports that Awori traditional rulers zoned the Ogun West senatorial seat to a specific constituency. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-monarch-denies-zoning-senatorial-seat/

A court dismisses Nkeiruka Onyejeocha’s application to join an election forgery suit filed by Amobi Ogah against INEC over disputed 2023 election results. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-rejects-ex-ministers-bid-to-join-forgery-suit-against-inec/

Afrobeats star Davido clinches the Best International Act award at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards, beating out artists like Rema and Tyla. Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-beats-rema-tyla-to-win-best-international-act-at-2026-lea/

Gunmen carry out another Ondo abduction, kidnapping farm manager Afolabi Ajayi in the Imafon community. Police have been deployed to rescue the victim. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-abduct-farm-manager-in-ondo/

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has dismissed viral messages about new Ikeja bridge traffic restrictions, confirming the information is false. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-dismisses-ikeja-bridge-traffic-restriction/

The EFCC calls for stronger collaboration among Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies to effectively fight corruption through intelligence sharing and joint o Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-seeks-stronger-inter-agency-cooperation-to-fight-corruption/

The US government has funded modern audiovisual interrogation rooms for Nigeria’s NDLEA to bolster the fight against international drug trafficking and cri Read More: https://punchng.com/us-agency-hands-over-funded-interrogation-rooms-to-ndlea/

Facing housing disputes with developers? Nigeria’s FCCPC is urging consumers to report cases of unfulfilled property transactions. Learn how to act. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-urges-consumers-to-report-housing-disputes/

INEC intensifies voter education for the Ekiti 2026 election, focusing on tackling misinformation, voter apathy, and ensuring an inclusive process. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-intensifies-voter-education-ahead-of-ekiti-2026-gov-election/

Human Rights Watch warns the upcoming US World Cup risks exclusion and fear due to crackdowns on immigration, press freedom, and protest rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/human-rights-watch-warns-of-exclusion-fear-at-world-cup/

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat expresses deep gratitude for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s endorsement as his successor for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-am-honoured-hamzat-appreciates-governorship-endorsement/

The Mobilisation Team for Mohammed Adamu, a retired Inspector General of Police and an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Nasarawa State, has alleged plans to force ward executives across the state to endorse a preferred governorship aspirant ahead of the party primaries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Governor Abdullahi Sule, […] Nasarawa: APC group alleges plot to force ward excos to endorse guber aspirant

Former England international, Gary Lineker, has identified a tricky fixture that could stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League title this season. Arsenal moved top of the Premier League table on Saturday after defeating Newcastle United 1-0. Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said, “Arsenal might go six points ahead of Man City […] EPL: Tricky fixture – Gary Lineker identifies team that could ruin Arsenal’s title hopes

A Federal High Court in Abuja will hear a suit on May 5 seeking to compel INEC to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, and others for alleged breaches. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fixes-may-5-for-hearing-of-suit-seeking-deregistration-of-adc-accord-party/

Mr Olododo, an indigene of Ibagun Ward, Ilorin East Local Government Area, is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post Ex-Kwara commissioner declares bid for Rep seat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Airports today are more than just transit points: they are global hubs of innovation, comfort, and connectivity. The post Top 10 airports in the world appeared first on Vanguard News.

Police in Kaduna have arrested four suspected bandits, recovering AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the criminal network Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspected-bandits-in-kaduna/

Former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has filed a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the interim forfeiture of several properties linked to him, insisting they were not acquired through illicit means. In an affidavit submitted before the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja, Malami […] Malami challenges EFCC forfeiture order, says assets legitimately acquired

With the film already released in Europe, it has globally taken in nearly $220 million, according to Exhibitor Relations. The post Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop box office with $220m appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Commissioner for Works in Kwara State, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, has declared his intention to run for the House of Representatives seat for Ilorin East and Ilorin South Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections, following his resignation from the state executive council (SEC). He promised to build a functioning local economy for the federal constituency […]

No fewer than 42 people have been killed in eastern Chad following a dispute between two families over access to water that escalated into violent reprisals, authorities have confirmed. Deputy Prime Minister, Limane Mahamat, disclosed the casualty figure during a visit on Monday to Igote village in Wadi Fira province, near the Sudanese border, where […]

Transcorp Power declares a N41.25bn dividend for 2025 after strong earnings. Learn about their financial performance and commitment to shareholder value. Read More: https://punchng.com/transcorp-power-declares-n41-25bn-dividend-on-stronger-2025-earnings/

Veteran Nollywood actor, Vitalis Ndubuisi, has cautioned the public against oversharing personal struggles, noting that constant disclosure rarely brings the expected relief. In a video message shared online, the veteran actor described discretion as one of the most significant lessons he has learned. He argued that many people mistakenly believe that explaining their challenges to […]

In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, said the breakthrough was achieved by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). The post Police foil railway vandalism syndicate, recover N400m assets, reject N100m bribe — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A former Inspector General of Police and a gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mohammed Adamu Abubakar, has accused his party leadership in the state of plotting to subvert the forthcoming primaries through ward executives. Speaking through the Chairman of Counter and Mobilisation of his campaign team, Mr. Isah Nathaniel, […]

Nigerian police officers rejected a N100m bribe while foiling a major railway vandalism syndicate, arresting two suspects and recovering materials worth N4 Read More: https://punchng.com/policemen-rejected-n100m-bribe-foiled-railway-vandalism-syndicate-ppro/

A Nigerian lady shares her emotional journey and 2026 UTME results on TikTok after four attempts, overcoming memory struggles and celebrating her success.

Nigeria’s cashew industry has warned that any move to ban the export of raw cashew nuts without first addressing structural challenges could hurt millions of farmers, reduce production and weaken the country’s competitiveness in the global market. The warning was issued in Abuja on Monday by the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) where they […]

After her mom’s death, a girl is mistreated by her aunt-turned-stepmom—even injured, she’s forced to plan a wedding until a shocking “gift” changes everything.

Nigeria has recorded progress in its drive for energy self-sufficiency as Waltersmith Limited announced the expansion of its refinery capacity to 10,000 bpd.

The Ministry of Interior disclosed on Monday that 69 people have been stripped of citizenship after 'expressing sympathy' for Iran's actions in war. The post Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people over support for Iran appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has fixed May 26 for its primaries for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The elective positions include House of Assembly, governorship, National Assembly and presidency. The NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that the party would adopt […] 2027: NNPP fixes May 26 for primaries for all elective positions