The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted a precision airstrike in Katsina, destroying a key terrorist hideout and neutralizing several fighters in Faskari LG Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-airstrikes-hit-terrorists-destroy-hideout-in-katsina/

A joint militia from Nigeria and Benin reportedly killed 41 Fulani herders in a border raid after accusing them of being informants for the Ansaru group. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-benin-militias-kill-41-herders-in-border-raid-report/

US preacher Cindy Jacobs says God has positioned Abia Gov. Alex Otti to be a model of good governance, citing visions of infrastructure and education. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-preacher-tells-otti-to-be-model-of-good-governance/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fixed its 2026 primaries, pegging the presidential nomination form at N100 million. See the full timetable. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-fixes-primaries-sets-presidential-form-at-%e2%82%a6100m/

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani states President Tinubu will only lose the 2027 election if voting is on social media, not at real polling units. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-will-lose-only-if-election-is-held-on-social-media-gov-uba-sani/

Adebayo Adelabu rejects claims that President Tinubu endorsed a consensus Oyo gov candidate, stating the president personally approved his own ambition. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-has-not-endorsed-any-gov-candidate-in-oyo-adelabu/

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Obi made this known in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Sunday. “Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because […] BREAKING: Peter Obi resigns from ADC

Atletico Madrid star, Ademola Lookman, has named the two toughest players he has ever faced in his career so far. Lookman has played against several top defenders across Europe during his time in England, Germany, Italy and now Spain. The 28-year-old has played for clubs like Everton, Leicester City, Atalanta, RB Leipzig, Fulham and Charlton […] Atletico Madrid’s Ademola Lookman names two toughest defenders he ever faced

The opposition party outlined key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening of aspirants, primaries, and its special national convention. The post 2027: ADC Releases Primary Timetable, Sets Nomination Fees appeared first on Channels Television.

In today’s world, it is increasingly rare to find a country with absolutely no Christian presence. However, there are still a handful of countries where churches are either non-existent, extremely rare, or heavily restricted, making public Christian worship difficult or nearly impossible. The post Full list of countries with ‘almost’ no churches appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a 105-57 loss to the Indiana Fever, concluding their US tour and highlighting areas for improvement before the World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-suffer-heavy-defeat-to-indiana-fever-in-us-tour-finale/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, outlining key dates for nomination, screening, appeals, and primaries across various elective positions. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the timetable, “the sale of nomination […] The post 2027: ADC Fixes Primaries, Sets Presidential Form At ₦100m appeared first on OsunDefender.

Many car owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have resorted to using public transportation due to the recent increase in petrol prices, as the rising cost of fuel continues to deepen economic hardship across Abuja. The post Petrol Hike: “My salary not enough to buy fuel every day”: FCT residents abandon cars for public transport appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will determine the 2026 UTME cutoff marks at its policy meeting on May 11. Get the latest updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-to-set-2026-utme-cutoff-marks-may-11/

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has spoken about the challenges she faced while transitioning from R&B music to Afrobeats after relocating to Nigeria in 2012. Inspired by the rapid growth of the Nigerian music industry, the singer returned to the country after building part of her career abroad, where she worked as a backup vocalist for [...]

Motorists and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed frustration over the recent increase in petrol pump prices, warning that the development has worsened transport costs and living conditions across Abuja. The post Petrol price hike deepens hardship for FCT motorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Sokoto Police Command dismisses claims of an officer escorting a Hisbah commander, clarifying the viral photo shows the governor’s ADC in 2024. Read More: https://punchng.com/officer-in-viral-photo-not-sokoto-hisbah-commander-escort-police/

Also, low-income earners who cannot afford the high cost of transportation walk a long distance to work to survive. The post Fuel Price: Many car owners abandon vehicles, commute by public transportation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti The Senate Leader of the 10th National Assembly, Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants in Ekiti State to prepare for party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that consensus arrangements will not exempt anyone from the process. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti during a meeting with stakeholders in […] The post 2027: Prepare for primaries, Senate Leader tells Ekiti aspirants appeared first on Vanguard News.

JAMB held its 2026 Policy Meeting on May 11, 2026, in Abuja, where stakeholders set UTME cut-off marks, admission guidelines, and awarded institutions.

Senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has revealed that one of the church’s branches in South Africa was recently razed by fire in what he described as a suspected insider attack. The post Video: ‘They burnt down our church in South Africa’ – Apostle Johnson Suleman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have increasingly turned to what is locally described as “corporate begging” as a means of coping with economic hardship, with the practice becoming more visible at traffic intersections, offices, and commercial centres. The post Economic Hardship drives rising ‘Corporate Begging’ in FCT appeared first on Vanguard News.

A clergyman and resident of Sabon Gari, Yilpo, community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, which was the epicenter of an attack by gunmen on Friday, Pastor Timothy Luka, has refuted claims by the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association, GAFDAN, that the attackers were not Fulani militias. DAILY POST had reported how the […] Plateau: Cleric insists Fulani militia attacked his community, killed, injured, abducted residents

Israel said on Sunday it had approved a multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets from the United States. The post Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US appeared first on Vanguard News.

Several persons are feared dead following an attack by suspected herdsmen along the Odugbeho–Aila Road in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the victims were returning from their farms when the assailants, who had reportedly laid an ambush, opened fire on them. The exact number of casualties remains unclear at […] BREAKING: Many feared killed as suspected herdsmen ambush farmers in Benue

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Sunday, that its Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 2, has delivered a decisive blow to terrorist elements in the North-West, destroying a notorious hideout linked to kingpin Abasu Aiki during a precision air strike in Katsina State. The post NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist hideout, neutralise fighters in Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has dismissed reports suggesting a rift between him and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, describing such claims as mere speculation. The post 2027: I have no rift with Umahi – Gov Nwifuru appeared first on Vanguard News.

MultiChoice has shut down Showmax, relocating popular titles to DStv Stream. Existing subscribers can trial DStv Stream Compact until 2026 to ensure continued access

The father’s account also mentions that there were noise and argument inside the house. Sharma was in one room while his wife was in another.

The recent petrol price hike in Abuja has forced many residents to abandon cars for public transport, with some even trekking to work to cope with costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-price-hike-forces-abuja-residents-to-abandon-cars-for-public-transport/

Bolu, Wizkid's first son, shares a new music snippet, drawing mixed reactions as he raps confidently in Jamaican patois, sparking comparisons and discussions online.

It was a testimony-laden Saturday as the first anniversary celebration of The Prostate Clinic, TPC, turned into a sobering national health warning, with survivors, including retired Major General Enenche John Enenche, and others recounting their encounters with prostate cancer and the life-saving interventions that followed. The post Survivors share prostate cancer stories as TPC marks 1sr year with 100 robotic surgeries appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said the strength of any government is closely tied to the strength of its political base, as he attended the state congress of the All Progressives Congress held on Saturday in Gusau. The post Zamfara APC holds state congress, new leaders emerge appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  The Super Eagles will learn their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday, May 19, Prompt News reports. A total of 48 teams, including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will take part in the qualification series. The qualifiers will be held across three FIFA international windows in [...]

The quiet community of Mpape, Abuja, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope, transformation, and renewed possibility as the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) Worldwide, Galleon Bay Deck, officially commissioned a landmark educational intervention at LEA Primary School, Mpape, in what stakeholders described as one of the most impactful grassroots philanthropic projects recently executed by a [...]

Over 1,500 women and children received free medical care during a large-scale Kano medical outreach, including consultations, tests, and medication. Read More: https://punchng.com/1500-women-children-get-free-medical-care-in-kano-outreach/