Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido advises ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to avoid the 2027 race, warning it could undermine his status as an elder statesm Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-should-stay-out-of-2027-race-lamido/

PDP candidate Wole Oluyede campaigns for the Ekiti election, promising inclusive governance, youth empowerment, and improved welfare for residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/oluyede-woos-ekiti-voters-with-development-welfare-promises/

INEC presents an updated voter register with over 1 million voters for the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, assuring a credible process and warning agains Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-over-1m-voters-to-elect-next-gov/

Explore how Nigeria’s climate governance, through its Climate Change Act and synergistic approach to awareness, tech, and finance, is a model for Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-climate-governance-strategic-synergy-as-model-for-africa/

Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji is honored by workers’ unions for his outstanding commitment to workers’ welfare and people-oriented policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/workers-union-honours-oyebanji/

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a disclaimer, warning the public that the circulating ‘AFRIPOL 2026’ programme is fake, misleading, and unauthorized. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-disown-afripol-2026-programme-as-fake/

All eyes are on the APC governorship primary as top aspirants vie for the party’s ticket. Legit.ng brings you the live udpates from several states.

A Nigerian lady has sparked buzz after recording herself rocking an Arsenal jersey at her workplace with constant cheering following her club bagging the EPL title.

China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges through a tea heritage and cultural diplomacy initiative held at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. The 2026 “Maritime Silk Road Impressions: Immersive Salon of Intangible Cultural Heritage from Ancient Zayton Port” interactive experience activity brought together diplomats, cultural stakeholders, government […]

Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Ninalowo have won the Lagos APC primaries for Agege Constituencies I & II, securing the party’s assembly tickets. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasa-backed-candidates-win-lagos-apc-assembly-tickets/

After a nationwide round of party primaries, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday said that the exercise produced “the most competitive” contests in Nigeria’s history, The post APC declares primaries ‘most competitive in Nigeria’s history’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Southampton’s expulsion from the Championship play-offs is confirmed after their appeal was rejected. Hull City will now face Middlesbrough in the final. Read More: https://punchng.com/championship-play-offs-southamptons-appeal-rejected-expulsion-confirmed/

In a withdrawal notice dated 10 May, Senator Buba said his decision was informed by "growing internal distortions and factionalisation within the party". The post BREAKING: Bauchi Senator Shehu Buba pulls out of APC governorship primary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In a withdrawal notice dated 10 May, Senator Buba said his decision was informed by "growing internal distortions and factionalisation within the party". The post BREAKING: Bauchi Senator Shehu Buba pulls out of APC governorship primary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Otedola disclosed this on Wednesday after leading a delegation of top executives from First HoldCo on a visit to the Dangote refinery. The post VIDEO: Otedola Places $100M Stake In Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.

Old comments from Frank Edoho about Chike resurface amidst marriage crisis, sparking fan reactions and discussions about their past support and current allegations.

The APC has reacted to reports alleging the disqualification of Abia governorship aspirant, Eric Opah, ahead of the party’s primary election on Thursday.

Ogun Speaker Oludaisi Elemide emerges as the APC consensus candidate, securing the assembly ticket for the Odeda State Constituency for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-speaker-wins-apc-assembly-ticket/

Aston Villa secures a historic Europa League title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Freiburg. Read how Unai Emery’s side dominated the final. Read More: https://punchng.com/aston-villa-beat-freiburg-3-0-to-win-europa-league-final/

Cross River State launches its 2026 wet season farming program, distributing improved seed yams to boost food security and support local farmers. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-unveils-2026-wet-season-farming/

Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The post Aston Villa end trophy drought with Europa League final win over Freiburg appeared first on Vanguard News.

World football governing body FIFA says it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of the country’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

The endorsement took place during an affirmation ceremony held at the PDP headquarters in Katsina on Wednesday. The post PDP Endorses Dan Lawan, Nura Khalil As Consensus Senatorial Candidates In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, announces his withdrawal from the APC governorship primary election, pledging to support the eventual candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-fubara-withdraws-from-rivers-apc-governorship-primary/

Abuja, Nigeria – Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, the Segilola Gold Mine, emerged as one of the standout winners at the maiden edition of the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), held on 14 May 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s […] SROL sweeps three Awards at maiden Solid Minerals Excellence Awards 2026

Net profit surged to $58.3 billion, more than tripling from $18.8 billion in the year-earlier period. The post Nvidia Posts Record $81.6bn Quarterly Revenue On AI Spending Boom appeared first on Channels Television.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the winners of its senatorial primary elections in Abia State. They are Jude Udeachara (Abia North), Bob Ogu (Abia Central), and Chinyere Onuoha (Abia South). Jude Udeachara, who was the PDP House of Representatives candidate in 2019, polled 39,740 votes to win in Abia North. Bob Ogu, who […] Ogu, Udeachara, Onuoha win PDP Senate tickets in Abia

A Nigerian coalition says the elimination of ISIS-linked commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki demonstrates improved counter-terrorism coordination and effectiveness.

​The United States government is set to prosecute Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz, 94, the President of Cuba between 2008 and 2018, and brother of the late Fidel Castro. Also charged are Lorenzo Alberto Perez‑Perez, Emilio José Palacio Blanco, José Fidel Gual Barzaga, Raul Simanca Cardenas, and Luis Raul Gonzalez‑Pardo Rodriguez In the indictment the Department […] US indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro

Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has won the Surulere Constituency I APC primary election after incumbent Desmond Elliot withdrew from the race. Read More: https://punchng.com/odunuga-bakare-clinches-lagos-apc-ticket-after-desmond-elliots-exit/

“I urge you to eschew bitterness and carry everyone along in your discharge of legislative duties and responsibilities and your services to your constituency,” Zulum advised.

Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Miga State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC representative from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, Usman Dange, announced this while addressing journalists after the conclusion of the party’s […] Jigawa Speaker Dangyatin emerges APC consensus candidate for Miga 2027 polls

Mr Fubara promised to support whoever emerges the party governorship flag bearer The post Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, has said the party already has systems in place to settle disagreements that may come up after its primary elections.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan decries political thuggery in Nigeria, calling for urgent electoral and judicial reforms to strengthen the nation’s demo Read More: https://punchng.com/thugs-in-nigeria-fly-first-class-says-jonathan/

Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi to contest exclusion from APC senatorial primary, alleging unconstitutional directives and calling for a boycott amid political thuggery.