Chinese startup DeepSeek has released a new, low-cost AI model, challenging US dominance. Learn about its open-source nature, censorship, and controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-as-chinas-deepseek-releases-new-ai-model/

Get today’s Nigerian news recap. Tinubu leaves ticket decisions to govs, El-Rufai faces new charges, and an elephant kills one in Oyo state. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-tinubu-cedes-ticket-decisions-to-govs-elephant-kills-one-in-oyo-el-rufai-faces-fresh-charges-other-top-stories/

The ‘Big Catch-Up,’ a global COVID-19 recovery effort, has vaccinated 18.3 million children, targeting zero-dose children to close immunization gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/global-covid-19-recovery-drive-reaches-millions-targets-zero-dose-children/

Actress Doris Ogala’s arraignment for allegedly cyberstalking Pastor Chris Okafor was stalled due to her absence, with her lawyer citing recent surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-ogalas-arraignment-for-cyberstalking-pastor-stalled/

Laboratory workers in Oyo State are calling for better wages to curb brain drain and decry poor sachet water regulation leading to public health risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/laboratory-workers-seek-better-wages-enhanced-water-quality-checks/

The Yobe State APC chapter has officially adopted a consensus model for its 2027 governorship, National, and State Assembly primary elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-apc-adopts-consensus-for-2027-primaries/

Edo State Government has shut down an Orphanage Home and arrested its operator over an alleged adoption scam in the State. The sealed Orhanage Home identified as Uwadia Children Home is located in Afuze, the administrative headquarters of Owan East Local Government Area. It is operated by Mrs Grace Efe Uwadia. DAILY POST reports that […] Edo Govt closes Orphanage home, arrests proprietress over alleged adoption scam

CBN has increased the fee for issuance and replacement of ATM debit/ credit cards by 50 per cent to N1,500 from N1,000 The post CBN increases ATM card issuance fee by 50% to N1,500 appeared first on Vanguard News.

APC said the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for all elective positions remain open to all aspiring party members across the country. The post 2027: APC revises timetable, moves presidential primary to a new date appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sumner Sambo, Director of News, Arise News, has noted that the best political alliances Nigeria has always had is between the North and Southeast. He said that from the first republic with Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello and Tafawa Balewa and in the second republic with Alex Ekwueme, alongside Shehu Shagari, Nigeria had its best political […] North, South-East best political alliance ever – Sambo

England international, Jadon Sancho, has informed Borussia Dortmund that he is ready to rejoin the Bundesliga club once he leaves Manchester United as a free agent this summer. Sancho had joined the Red Devils from Dortmund back in 2021 for £73 million, but he failed to excel at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has spent this […] Sancho decides next club to join when he leaves Man Utd this summer

Fenerbahce is preparing to submit an official report to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) prior to their match against Galatasaray on Sunday. As reported by Samet Çayır of Fanatik, Fenerbahçe plans to lodge a complaint regarding Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has been utilizing a specialized, custom-made bandage to safeguard his right forearm following a fracture incurred […] Turkey: Fenerbahce report Osimhen to Turkish Federation ahead of game against Galatasaray

Before founding Petralon, Ahonsi accumulated over a decade of investment banking and project finance experience across Europe and Africa The post [Vanguard Awards] AHONSI ONUIGBE: Driving transformational finance, sustainable growth in Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria's diesel market faces supply constraints as inventory dwindles, pushing prices up nearly 6%. Only 10 of 52 Lagos depots have diesel available for sale.

Amaya Espinal from Love Island USA rose from a Bronx cardiac nurse to winner. Discover how her villa journey made her viral as Amaya Papaya and famous.

“There is nothing like that (Tinubu’s endorsement),” he said. “This is a political party, and Governor Adeleke is our candidate. If there is any such endorsement, I assure you that the media will be the first to know. It will come from here.”

Nigerian fashion influencer Priscilla Ojo, has reacted to the criticisms surrounding her decision to keep her son's face from the internet.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian father was surprised by his beloved son. Netizens reacted to the clip.

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The short answer is yes – but there’s a long answer. There is, in fact, more than one inside story about why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The online newspaper Premium Times published multiple likely versions in a single story. The biggest issue, […]

The APC leaders and stakeholders in Ogun East Senatorial District had endorsed Abiodun as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.

The Nigerian naira remains under pressure against the British pound across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets, with rates reflecting persistent demand for foreign currency and tight supply conditions. The post Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 24, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kebbi State Government has warned intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj against misconduct, stating that sanctions will be applied to violators during the exercise and after their return to Nigeria. The warning was issued by the Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Faruk Aliyu Yaro Enabo, during the inauguration of committees set up […] 2026 Hajj: Kebbi govt warns pilgrims against misconduct, sets up committees

There’s a phone releasing in May 2026 that has TechRadar calling it “the world’s best camera phone,” Android Police saying Samsung “should hang its head in shame,” and 9to5Google’s reviewer swapping out their Pixel for it after a week. That phone is the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. But the hyperbole game around camera phones has […] The post Oppo Find X9 Ultra Camera Review: Full Specs, Sample Shots, and Is It the Best Camera Phone Right Now? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Nigerian naira continues to trade within a relatively narrow band against the United States dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, reflecting sustained demand pressures and cautious market sentiment. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 24, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

CBN’s revised guidelines cap transaction fees and boost transparency, promoting low-value digital payments and financial inclusion in Nigeria’s banking sector.

A public affairs analyst, Sumner Sambo, has described the Obi-Kwankwaso, OK, Movement as very organic and encouraging. Sambo made this statement on Thursday during an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television. He spoke after supporters of the two politicians launched a joint movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said, “I’m […] Obi-Kwankwaso movement very organic, encouraging – Sambo

Kaduna State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners has commended  Governor Uba Sani for releasing N4.289 billion for the payment of gratuities, death benefits and accrued rights of its members. The pensioners described Governor Sani as a good ambassador of the Renewed Hope Agenda. In a letter of appreciation signed by the state executive chairman […]

Chinese startup DeepSeek releases its new DeepSeek AI model, V4. It features a one-million-word context length and is hailed as a cost-effective choice. Read More: https://punchng.com/chinas-deepseek-releases-long-awaited-new-ai-model/

Accord Party has described as a move in futility the recent protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, by the presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 presidential election, Prof. Christopher Imumolen where he asked the Comission to recognize him as the Chairman of the party. Accord, in a press […] ‘INEC can’t recognise you as National Chairman’ – Accord Party slams Imumolen

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have raided a clandestine arms manufacturing site in Gwandanu Village, Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State and arrested two suspects caught while fabricating sophisticated firearms. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, in a statement said during the precise tactical raid, troops […] Troops bust illegal arms factory, recover weapons in Jos, Kaduna

A pro-democracy group, the Partnership for Democratic Awareness and Good Governance (P4DAGG), has accused Presidential Political Adviser Ibrahim Masari of playing a role in the removal of former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. Dangiwa and Wale Edun left the Federal Executive Council earlier this week following a viral statement announcing their […]

Zamfara State government has sponsored a mass wedding for 100 couples from vulnerable groups in 14 local government areas in the state, organised by the Hisbah Commission. At the event, the state governor, Dauda Lawal, represented by his deputy, Mani Malam Mumini (Masamar Mudi), reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens. Governor Lawal, who […]

The senator added that the party has internal mechanisms for reaching out to aspirants who are not successful.

BMW just pulled the wraps off its facelifted 7 Series at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, and if you were expecting a mild freshening, think again. The automaker itself calls this the most extensive model update it has ever attempted on a single vehicle. That’s a bold claim from a company that’s been building luxury […] The post 2027 BMW 7 Series Full Specs, Interior, and Technology: Is It the Most Luxurious BMW Ever Made? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigeria’s state debt profile between 2025 to April 2026 has become one of the most closely watched fiscal stories in the country’s economic reality. The numbers reveal a structure that is uneven, concentrated, and deeply tied to how states choose to finance development, politics, and infrastructure at different speeds. While total subnational debt is estimated […] The post Nigerian States With Highest Debt (2026 Breakdown) appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.