Gunmen attack a poultry farm near Akure, Ondo State, killing a woman and her daughter. This Ondo kidnapping also saw three workers abducted. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-woman-daughter-abduct-three-in-ondo/

Nigeria’s Immigration head suspends commanders along the Lagos-Seme border corridor following serious allegations of extortion. An investigation is underwa Read More: https://punchng.com/immigration-boss-suspends-lagos-seme-border-commanders-over-extortion-allegations/

Hansi Flick faces a derby dilemma as Barcelona take on Espanyol. Will he rotate the squad ahead of the crucial Champions League return leg vs Atletico? Read More: https://punchng.com/barca-face-espanyol-derby-dilemma-ahead-of-atletico-return/

A new Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael,’ is banking on huge box office success, highlighting a powerful franchise immune to lingering abuse claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/michael-jackson-film-set-for-box-office-success-despite-abuse-claims/

The US and Iran are holding high-level talks in Pakistan to end a conflict that disrupted global energy. Here are 5 key things to know about the negotiatio Read More: https://punchng.com/five-things-to-know-about-us-iran-talks-in-pakistan/

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) lauds Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his impactful infrastructure projects across Ekiti State. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-hails-ekiti-govs-infrastructure-projects/

A Boko Haram group known as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) has released a video showing 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, claiming the captives are alive, healthy and not being mistreated. According to a video obtained and cited by DAILY POST, the terrorists displayed the […] Boko Haram releases video of abducted Borno residents

Wunmi Aloba counters her father-in-law’s DNA allegations, asserting the need to comply with court orders while revealing delays in her son Liam's paternity test.

Wizkid’s fans escalate their feud with Burna Boy in a viral video online, dancing to Speed Darlington’s diss track while reactions flood social media.

Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore has said that the alleged assassination plot revealed by fellow activist, Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, popularly known as Ijele, reflects a broader and longstanding pattern of intimidation against dissenting voices in Nigeria. Sowore stated that Ofoegbu’s claim is “not an isolated incident,” but part of what he described as a coordinated […] ‘It’s a pattern’ – Sowore reacts to alleged assassination plot against him

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted congresses across the 13 local government areas, 171 wards and 2,975 polling units in Ebonyi State. The party said the exercise, held on Thursday, was aimed at strengthening its grassroots structure ahead of the next electoral cycle and is expected to be concluded before the end of April. […] Ebonyi ADC holds peaceful congresses

The World Bank has called on Nigeria to restore petrol import licenses and ease trade restrictions, warning that current policies could trigger fresh inflationary pressure.   The organization, in its most recent Nigeria Development Update, highlighted tightening fuel supply and rising global oil prices as major threats to price stability. It was observed that restricted […]

Zack Orji defends President Tinubu amid rising fuel costs and hardship, asserting economic reforms show promise, despite criticisms of the administration’s impact.

Gunmen on Thursday night invaded the Igushin community, Ala axis of Akure, Ondo State capital, with two individuals identified as a mother and daughter shot dead. The gunmen suspected to be kidnappers had stormed the community to abduct some residents when they began to shoot sporadically. The deceased woman, who was said to be the […] Mother, daughter shot dead as kidnappers storm Ondo community

While the nine-track EP offers a personal look into his life beyond football, it struggles to deliver a distinct sound or a fully convincing artistic identity. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Iwobi’s ‘More to Life’ blends football and music, but lacks defining voice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Brigadier-General O. Braimah, Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, alongside several soldiers and the brigade’s Imam during a Boko Haram attack in Benisheikh, Borno State. Atiku, in a statement on Friday, extended his condolences to the family of the late military […] My heart is heavy – Atiku mourns death of Brig Gen Braimah

A deadly Kebbi attack on Debe village left 24 dead and a church and mosque destroyed, reports the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora. Hundreds are displaced. Read More: https://punchng.com/24-killed-church-mosque-razed-in-kebbi-attack-catholic-diocese/

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their examination slips. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the board said the slip contains key details such as the examination venue, date and time, and is required […]

The legal battle between estranged hip-hop couple Cardi B and Offset has intensified, with new court documents revealing a clash over the paternity of the “WAP” singer’s children. A judge has officially denied Offset’s request for a DNA test on Cardi B’s newborn, who was born in November 2025, following her relationship with NFL star […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned lenders against taking on excessive risk following the completion of the banking sector recapitalization program, urging a stronger focus on governance and long-term value.   Speaking at an industry conference, Blaise Ijebor, the Chief Risk Officer of the bank, noted that higher capital levels alone do not ensure […]

Former Iranian Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi has died from injuries sustained in an airstrike, Iranian state media reported early Friday. Kharrazi, who served as head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, had been wounded days earlier in an Israeli-U.S. airstrike. The state news agency IRNA confirmed his death, stating that he “was martyred a […] Iran ex-Foreign Minister, Kharrazi is dead

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Terrorists stormed Mbwelle village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State late Thursday night, killing no fewer than eight persons in a sporadic shooting that lasted close to an hour. Our correspondent gathered that most of the victims were members of the same family. The attack occurred around 11pm […] The post Eight killed as terrorists invade Plateau community appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian woman returned to school 25 years after her NCE, earned a first-class degree, and emerged best graduating student, inspiring many online.

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to share a receipt showing the total amount he paid for accommodation and school fees at Ahmadu Bello University in 2002.

A group, Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) has announced that insurgents believed to be members of Boko Haram have released the first official video showing women and children recently abducted from Ngoshe in Borno State. In a statement signed by its president, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, the group said the footage emerged following days of “active […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a specialised internet fraud academy in the Federal Capital Territory and arrested 31 suspects in a major sting operation. The facility, located in Becki Estate, Karu, was reportedly used to train “interns” in various cybercrime techniques. Among those apprehended were two suspected kingpins identified as the […]

The aide warns that the current approach to governance falls short of the solemn responsibilities of the presidency, emphasising that leadership is not a ceremonial privilege but a duty that demands presence, responsiveness, and an unwavering sense of purpose. The post Atiku’s aide faults Tinubu over Plateau visit, Lagos engagements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States and the international community to impose sanctions on key officials of the Federal Government over alleged actions he says threaten Nigeria’s democracy. Frank made the call in a statement on Friday, urging the U.S. government […] The post ADC: US Should Impose Visa Ban on Tinubu’s Officials – Timi Frank appeared first on OsunDefender.

Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of the Civil Society Organisations On Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) have commended the Federal Government and the Presidency for what they described as ongoing security re-architecturing, saying the efforts are yielding positive results across Nigeria. The group noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has […]

April 10, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to cut its global growth forecasts, citing the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict despite a fragile ceasefire. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, warned that the war’s “scarring effects” will weigh heavily on economies, with rising energy costs, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted […] The post IMF Flags Global Growth Downgrade As Middle East War Ripples Across Economies appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Pope Leo XIV embarks Monday on an 11-day visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea for his first major international trip since becoming pontiff last year. The post Pope Leo heads to Africa for first major foreign tour appeared first on Vanguard News.

DR Congo will ban cash transactions in foreign currencies by 2027, joining Tanzania in efforts to curb dollarisation and strengthen its local currency.

In a distressing turn of events, armed robbers have invaded the home of popular gospel singer Kehinde Adegbodu, just days after the burial of his twin brother and music partner, Taiwo Adegbodu. The robbery, which occurred Tuesday night around 9 p.m., targeted the family residence while Kehinde was away in Osun State. The singer revealed […]

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April 10, (THEWILL) — ‎Organisers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, have congratulated Arise T.V. News reporter, Ovieteme George, on his Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) Best Reporter of the Year award. ‎The ‎Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe, in a congratulatory message on […] The post Prosperity Cup Organisers Congratulate Ovieteme George On Best Reporter Award appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigerian poultry farmers are increasingly abandoning commercial feed suppliers in favour of homemade blends as they grapple with soaring production costs, a shift that is helping many stay afloat in a challenging operating environment. Although prices of maize and soybeans, key ingredients in poultry feed, have dropped by 62.5 percent, feed […] The post Rising Feed Costs Push Poultry Farmers Toward Homemade Alternatives appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.