NDC aspirants in Enugu North warn against imposing a senatorial candidate, insisting on internal democracy to avoid electoral consequences. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-aspirants-warn-against-imposition-of-senatorial-candidate-in-enugu/

Lagos State expands its free health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, to include antenatal care, major/minor surgeries, and scans for residents. Learn more abou Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-adds-free-antenatal-surgeries-scans-to-health-insurance-scheme/

As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, CAN urges Nigerian leaders to demonstrate sacrifice, honesty, and compassion, stating citizens need visible hope, not em Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-nigerians-need-hope-they-can-see-not-promises-can/

Jigawa State Police Command deploys operatives to secure praying grounds, markets, and public places for peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-jigawa-cp-orders-dpos-to-secure-praying-grounds-markets/

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, urges staff to uphold professionalism, sacrifice, and integrity during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, emphasizing the impo Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-inec-chairman-demands-sacrifice-integrity-from-staff/

Navigate Nigeria’s new tax laws, the Joint Revenue Board, Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the free Tax Ombud service for dispute resolution. Stay informed on your Read More: https://punchng.com/understanding-intersection-between-you-and-new-tax-laws-3/

Zamfara State Police Command has neutralised two bandits, recovered and defused several IEDs as  it sustained efforts to combat banditry and violent crimes across the state. A statement signed by DSP Yazid Abubakar spokesperson of the command said “on 26th May, 2026, at about 0030hrs, a group of armed hoodlums invaded the Funture area of […]

The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman in Bauchi State, Sama’ila Adamu Burga, has stated that the timing of activities of a political party remains strictly an internal affair, citing the Supreme Court judgment in the Sule Lamido case. Burga at a press conference yesterday in Bauchi, explained that the apex court judgment declared […]

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State is facing fresh internal crisis following allegations of irregularities in its governorship screening process for the 2027 election. An aggrieved governorship aspirant, Idrees Safiyanu Garba, accused party officials of manipulating the process in favour of Senator Shehu Buba Umar, who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

Former Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel announced his retirement on Wednesday due to a serious shoulder injury. The post Kasper Schmeichel retires due to shoulder injury appeared first on Vanguard News.

“We remember with pride our gallant troops who continue to make enormous sacrifices to ensure a peaceful and secure Nigeria,” he said. The post Eid-el-Kabir: CDS urges unity, salutes troops’ sacrifices appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kaduna State pilgrims have prayed in Saudi Arabia on the day of Arafat for the end of security challenges in the country, peace and unity across Nigeria. A statement issued by the chief press secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa yesterday, noted that the day of ‘Arafat which is on the 9th of […]

Bauchi State government has approved the implementation of the white paper on the report of a panel set up to probe alleged abuse of administrative and financial procedures in the state between 2021 and 2024. The white paper also covers issues relating to unauthorised loans and financial transactions linked to the tenure of the former […]

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and former governor Ahmed Makarfi call on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, compassion, and unity this Eid-el-Kabir. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-kaduna-gov-urge-nigerians-to-embrace-sacrifice-unity/

Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii has been declared winner of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primary in Ebonyi State conducted across the 13 local government areas of the state on Tuesday. Odii emerged unopposed during the exercise monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  Chairman of the committee that conducted the primary, Dr. Lekon Rotimi declared […] 2027 poll: Ifeanyi Odii emerges Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate

Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has secured the backing of members of the Accord as the consensus candidate for the Odo-Otin State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was ratified during the party’s selection exercise held at the Okuku Town Hall in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of […] Accord members endorse Osun Speaker, Egbedun for Odo-Otin Assembly ticket

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially announced that Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, will serve as the host city for the much-anticipated 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals. This season-ending showpiece is set to unfold from Friday, 5 June, to Sunday, 14 June, 2026, bringing the country’s top-flight women’s football season […]

The anti-graft agency is seeking the final forfeiture of the properties, alleging that they are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. The post Court To Deliver Judgement In EFCC Forfeiture Suit Against Malami On July 6 appeared first on Channels Television.

Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson, has given a condition to stay at the club under new manager Xabi Alonso. Jackson is set to return to Chelsea after spending the 2025/2026 season on loan at Bayern Munich. The Senegal international was a mainstay in the Chelsea team for two seasons after joining the Premier League west London […] EPL: Jackson gives condition to stay at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso

The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, says it will resist personal ambitions, strengthen internal democracy and prioritise national service before 2027 elections. National leader of the party, Seriake Dickson, who stated this on Tuesday in Abuja. He declared that the NDC would not be turned into a special-purpose vehicle for the presidential ambition of any individual politician. He […] 2027: We’ll resist personal ambitions – NDC

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has put on hold result collation of its presidential primary election held across the country on Monday. Announcing the postponement in the late hours of Tuesday, the Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Chief Ikechi Emenike, said the decision was to allow party members who are Muslims to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir. […] ADC postpones presidential primary results collation

Alhaji Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Zamfara State after winning the party’s primary election unopposed. The primary election was conducted through a direct voting process across all 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas. A total of 36,556 votes were reportedly […] 2027: Bulawus emerges SDP governorship candidate in Zamfara

Shehu Sani has reacted to Rotimi Amaechi's rejection of ADC presidential primaries, as Peter Obi's foresight is questioned amidst a boycott by Mohammed Hayatudeen.

A former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Nasarawa State, Hon. Mohammed Tanimu Sarki, popularly known as Tancy Al-Makura, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. The former commissioner announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Gayam Ward in Lafia Local Government Area and dated […] 2027: Ex-commissioner, Tancy Al-Makura quits APC amid fallout from guber primaries

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has spoken candidly about his uncertain future at the club, addressing swirling transfer rumors with a mixture of honesty, resilience, and quiet defiance. The Brazilian forward, who captained the Gunners in their final league match of the season—a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates—opened the scoring with a poacher’s […]

Beyond the result, the spotlight firmly rested on the unfamiliar faces handed opportunities by Chelle in what was clearly an experimental squad The post Chelle challenges NPFL stars to raise their level despite impressive Unity Cup win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the nationwide deployment of personnel and operational assets to ensure a peaceful and secure Eid-el-Kabir celebration across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the IGP extended Sallah greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and reaffirmed the commitment […] Eid-el-Kabir: IGP orders nationwide security deployment

Fire has gutted 10 shops at the Katsina Central Market, also known as Fatima Baika Market, in the early hours of Tuesday. Some traders attributed the incident to a solar-powered electricity inverter, alleging that it sparked the blaze that quickly spread through parts of the market. The spokesperson of the Katsina State Fire Service, Rabe […] Fire guts 10 shops in Katsina central market

A member of the former House of Representatives from Kano State, Jibrin Abdulmumin, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated likeness for the North. This was as Jibrin declared that Tinubu has supported the North all his life. He made the declaration on Channels Television’s Politics Today while dismissing claims that Tinubu is against the North. […] Tinubu likes North, hate propaganda aimed to paint him black – Jibrin Abdulmumin

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. The post ADC postpones presidential primary results collation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of results for its ongoing presidential primary election. The announcement was made late Tuesday by the chairman of the party’s Presidential Primary Election Committee, Ikechi Emenike, who said the exercise was suspended to enable Muslim members of the party observe the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Emenike disclosed that […] The post ADC Suspends Collation Of Presidential Primary Results appeared first on OsunDefender.

In the election held on Monday, 18 May, at the branch secretariat, 51 Akpa Ube Street, Uyo, Udeme Fred Ukpong emerged as the chairman of the branch, while Joseph Denis Jacob was elected vice chairman. The post Nigerian Institution of Surveyors in Akwa Ibom has new executives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Stakeholders under the Digital Peers International (DPI)–SGP 2.0 Project have intensified campaigns for environmental sustainability, youth participation, and responsible plastic waste management during an FCT Clean-Up Exercise held at Gwagwalada Park, Area 1, Garki, Abuja. The exercise, organised under the DPI-SGP-supported project titled “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic […]

  Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been transferred to the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Kuje, Abuja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission following an order by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, for the commencement of his 75-year prison sentence. Justice Omotosho gave the order on Tuesday after EFCC […] The post EFCC Transfers Ex-Minister Mamman To Kuje Prison To Begin 75-Year Jail Term appeared first on OsunDefender.

A wave of international elite runners, including Ethiopian prodigy Lemi Teshome and Kenya’s Fridah Ndinda, will touch down in Lagos on Wednesday(Today )before heading to Auchi for Saturday’s 11th Okpekpe International 10km Road Race in Edo State. Teshome, just 19, has already scorched a 27:17 in Lille, France, last month—ranking him among the world’s fastest […]

Africa has received just 14 direct qualification berths for the boxing tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics – a decline from the 18 spots the continent was allocated ahead of the Paris 2024 Games. The new quota distribution, confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Boxing, grants Africa and Oceania one quota […]