S&P Global Ratings upgrades Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B’ from ‘B-‘, citing President Tinubu’s key economic reforms and improved outlook. Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-credits-tinubu-reforms-for-sp-rating-upgrade/

The All Progressives Congress clarifies that members don’t need proof of paid membership dues to vote in the ongoing APC primary elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-dismisses-dues-payment-condition-for-voting-in-ongoing-primaries/

Former President Goodluck Jonathan laments the growing Nigerian insecurity, warning that the country has normalized violence and is losing its moral values Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-have-accepted-killings-as-normal-jonathan/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) announces a screening postponement for its presidential and governorship aspirants to Monday, May 18, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-shifts-presidential-governorship-screenings-to-may-18/

See the full list of APC disqualified aspirants for the House of Representatives primaries. Find out which candidates from Ondo, Rivers, and other states w Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-apc-releases-list-of-disqualified-reps-aspirants-across-states/

A CIVIL society organization, the Defence for democracy, has criticized the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for clearing former minister of science and technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, to contest the primaries for the forthcoming governorship elections in Enugu State despite being under investigation over alleged forged credentials. Nnaji resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet over […]

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has shared an emotional account of his lifelong battle with sickle cell disease, revealing a time when the physical pain drove him to despair. Speaking during an interview with media personality Angela Yee, the singer recounted a severe health crisis he suffered at the age […]

A social media user, Samuel Adeboye Adeyeye, with the username @Swanky, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for spreading malicious falsehoods about the family of celebrity couple Adekunle Gold and Simi. Adeyeye was convicted after pleading guilty to charges of intentionally circulating fake news on digital platforms. The convict had claimed that the singers […]

The House of Representatives primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) commenced across Kogi State on Friday, with a large turnout of party members recorded in many ward headquarters as voting began as early as 8 a.m. In Idah Federal Constituency, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Joel Oyibo Salifu, participated in the exercise […]

President Bola Tinubu said his administration achieved economic stability and would deepen reforms if re-elected for a second term in the 2027 elections.

The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in a case involving alleged human trafficking, baby factory activities, and the theft of a 10-day-old infant from the General Hospital, Kaura Namoda. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the incident was reported at the Kaura Namoda […] Zamfara: Police recover stolen 10-day-old baby, arrest suspect

It was an emotional moment, filled with tears of joy, as two Nigerian Taekwondo Grand Masters were honoured by the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation at the ongoing Nigeria Taekwondo Federation National Open Trials. The event took place in the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Grand Master Sunday Koffi Akani […]

Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), says it is expanding its natural gas distribution network to help industries cut operating costs, improve productivity and transition toward cleaner energy sources. The oil firm stated this when it hosted a Business and Investment Forum in Port Harcourt, that brought together key industry stakeholders to explore opportunities to reduce operating […]

Musa attends his son's wedding feeling like a stranger. He overhears Amara and Femi in the bathroom and uncovers a betrayal that shatters the entire family.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercise earlier scheduled to hold this weekend to Monday, May 18, 2026. The party disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the statement, the adjustment also affects the screening arrangements for some federal lawmaker […]

A former Chief of Staff to the Kano State Government, Shehu Wada Sagagi, has alleged that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf frustrated repeated efforts to reconcile with the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Wada Sagagi, in an exclusive interview with a local radio station, explained the lingering political tension between the governor and […] All Kwankwaso’s peace overtures to Gov Yusuf were rejected — Ex-Chief of Staff, Sagagi

There was heavy security presence at the Kaduna State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday as the party commenced its primaries election amid heightened political tension. Security operatives stationed at the entrance of the secretariat barred all persons from gaining access into the premises, insisting that nobody was allowed to enter the […]

Residents of Oke Ayo Estate, Elere, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State have pledged to support only the political party that provides the community with a transformer ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. The residents made their position known on Saturday while receiving delegates of the Accord during their monthly meeting. Speaking on behalf […] ‘Provide us with electricity transformer and you’d get our votes’ — Osun community

Robert Lewandowski announces he is leaving Barca this summer, saying his ‘mission is complete’ after winning three La Liga titles in four seasons. Read More: https://punchng.com/lewandowski-to-leave-barca-with-mission-complete/

‎Arguably the greatest entertainer of all time, Michael Jackson is still making waves even in death, as his song “Billie Jean” just hit #1 on the Global Spotify chart. ‎ ‎Driven heavily by the massive buzz and release of his highly anticipated 2026 biopic, Michael, the track pulled in over 6 million streams in a […]

Nigerian comedian and digital content creator, Ekene Clinton Egbuna, professionally known as “Klintoncod”, has come out to talk about his experience with divorce and how it challenged him emotionally, leading him to walk away from skit-making. In an interview, he said he had been with his ex-wife for 13 years before the marriage ended. He […]

Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has been selected for his fourth World Cup, after the South Korea captain was named in their squad for the tournament. The 33-year-old left Spurs last year and now plays for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC. South Korea start their campaign against the Czech Republic on 12 […]

Taiwo Awoniyi has been recognised by Nottingham Forest for reaching a major career milestone—his 100th appearance for the club. The Premier League side presented the Nigerian striker with a special shirt to mark the occasion. Teammates and staff honored him during Friday’s training session. Awoniyi’s century came two weeks ago in Forest’s impressive 3-1 win […]

Crude price differentials in Europe are poised for a rebound in the coming weeks as the effects of recent price containment measures wear off. Prices for many grades relative to the North Sea Dated benchmark hit all-time highs in the first half of April, with acute shortages of crude caused by the effective closure of […]

The romance between Real Madrid’s explosive winger Vinicius Jr. and Brazilian social media star Virginia Fonseca has come to an end. After seven months of public appearances, joint social media posts, and private moments away from the pitch, the couple has officially parted ways. Virginia, a powerhouse influencer with millions of followers across Brazil, broke […]

Members of the All Progressives Congress in Ijesa North Federal Constituency on Saturday, protested against the endorsement of the lawmaker representing the constituency, Hon Wole Oke for the 2027 general election. Oke, who is the Director General of the APC campaign council was reportedly endorsed by the leadership of the party in the district on […] The post Members Reject Endorsement Of APC Guber Campaign DG Oke As Rep Consensus appeared first on OsunDefender.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf warns the state’s 2026 Hajj pilgrims to be good ambassadors and shun all vices while in the Holy Land of Saudi Arabia. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-warns-pilgrims-to-shun-vices-at-holy-land/

Offshore drilling contractor, ADES Holding has secured a new contract in Nigeria for its Main Pass IV standard jack-up rig. The contract has a one-year firm term with an additional one-year unpriced option, with the firm term value of the contract of $48.2 million. The company said the rig recently completed its previous work in […]

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has lamented that the Friday’s abduction of some pupils and students in Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire local government area has crippled many families.  Makinde expressed his concern at the launch of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, of the State Police HCommand in Ibadan on Saturday.  The event was hosted by […] Abductions in Oyo community have crumbled families – Makinde concerned over violence

The military described Al-Minuki as a high-value target and one of the most active terrorist figures within the ISIS network. The post Slain ISIS commander was involved in 2018 Dapchi schoolgirls’ kidnap — DHQ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria is among other oil and gas producers profiled in a recent report that have failed to use proceeds of oil and gas exploration to turn around its economy and livelihoods of citizens. Across Africa, more than anywhere else, oil and gas production has fallen far short of its promise as an engine of economic […]

The chief medical director of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, Prof Ikpeme Ikpeme has said in the last few years, the hospital has swiftly reprimanded many staff who showed poor conduct to work, patients, visitors or officials. There have been reports suggesting that personnel at the facility are often negligent and exhibit rude attitudes […] We punish ill-behaved personnel, commend performing staff at UCTH- CMD, Ikpeme 

The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons have uncovered a network of groups allegedly luring vulnerable women with unwanted pregnancies, adopting their children, and subsequently trafficking them to other states for sale. A report alleging that some children were illegally taken and adopted by […] Kano Govt, NAPTIP uncovers child’s adoption chains

President of the United States, Donald Trump, late Friday via his Truth Social Platform, announced the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the terrorist group’s second-in-command globally. The post ‘I Look Forward To More Strikes’, Says Tinubu After Killing Of ISIS Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for a more comprehensive and coordinated counter-terrorism strategy following the reported killing of senior Islamic State commander, Abu Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint operation involving the United States and the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a statement issued on Saturday, Olawepo-Hashim described the development as a clear demonstration of […]

A social-political organization, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) on Thursday launched a nationwide civic engagement and media advocacy initiative aimed at promoting awareness of government support programmes, while encouraging grassroots participation in governance. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja by the Convener of the group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, is expected to engage more than 10,000 […]