A new initiative will train 10,000 people to strengthen emergency response in Nigeria, aiming to reduce preventable deaths via a new digital health ecosyst Read More: https://punchng.com/10000-nigerians-to-be-trained-under-new-emergency-response-initiative/

See stunning photos of Nigerian celebrities in vibrant traditional outfits at the 12th AMVCA Cultural Day, a celebration of African culture and fashion. Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-celebrities-dazzle-at-12th-amvca-cultural-day/

A dedicated police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, has tragically died after being struck by lightning while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/thunderstrike-kills-police-inspector-on-duty-in-borno/

Adamu Atiku, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, has declared his intention to contest the Adamawa South senatorial race in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-son-joins-adamawa-south-senatorial-race/

Osun State Governor Adeleke and UNIOSUN management honour Chancellor Folorunso Alakija, celebrating her 10 years of service and philanthropic contributions Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-uniosun-honours-vc-after-10-year-tenure/

Osun State Governor Adeleke and UNIOSUN honour Chancellor Folorunso Alakija for her decade of service and significant philanthropic contributions to the un Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-uniosun-honour-chancellor-after-10-year-tenure/

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a notorious interstate car-snatching syndicate operating across the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Benue, Kogi and Plateau states. This was contained in a press statement signed by Afolabi Babawale, Assistant Commandant and Corps National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, obtained by DAILY POST. He […] NSCDC busts interstate car-snatching syndicate across six states

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has named Nicolas Jackson as the player Chelsea made a mistake selling. Merson believes Jackson is the one player who truly got the best out of Cole Palmer. Chelsea sent the Senegalese striker to Bayern Munich on loan last summer and signed Liam Delap, who has so far failed to succeed […] EPL: Paul Merson names player Chelsea wrongly sold who brought out best in Palmer

Nigerian singer cum powerhouse entrepreneur, Mr Eazi has built a career around making bold decisions people do not always understand. From turning down American rapper Jay Z’s offer, among other deals, to moving deeper into tech and business, that’s how he has protected his independence. But his latest confession has surprised many Afrobeats fans, because […] The post What Mr Eazi meant when he said he dislikes listening to Burna Boy’s music appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has zoned its governorship position to the North Senatorial District of the state. In a communiqué issued by the state chairman, Onyemaechi Nwele, and the secretary, Zaccheaus Ogbuefi, after the State Executive Committee meeting held to brainstorm on the forthcoming PDP primaries in Abakaliki, the […] 2027 polls: PDP zones guber seat to Ebonyi North Senatorial District 

A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has obtained the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential  nomination form. The post Amaechi joins ADC presidential race, picks N90m nomination form appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 49-year-old Nigerian man who was a bread hawker received millions of naira in donations after a viral video revealed his 21 years of struggle and discipline.

The Labour Party, LP, in Lagos State has declared its preparedness for the 2027 general elections, announcing plans to present candidates for all elective offices across the state. The party made the declaration during a press briefing held on Friday in Lagos, where its leadership also appealed to residents to reject vote-buying and support candidates with the […] 2027: Labour Party declares readiness, targets all elective positions in Lagos

US President Donald Trump announces a three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire from May 9-11, hoping it can lead to a long-term deal to end the war. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-announces-three-day-ukraine-russia-ceasefire/

The truce would also include a mutual swap of 1,000 prisoners each, said Trump, who has struggled to end the four-year conflict he once pledged to solve within a day of taking office last year. The post Trump Announces Three-Day Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire appeared first on Channels Television.

Joint security operations in Katsina State result in the killing of five bandits and rescue of 32 kidnap victims. Forces targeted a notorious gang leader. Read More: https://punchng.com/security-forces-kill-five-bandits-rescue-32-kidnap-victims-in-katsina/

The Abuja meeting by Bauchi stakeholders delegated Mr Dogara and 10 others to transmit the chapter's decision to the APC national leadership. The post Bauchi APC stakeholders adopt direct primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Abia State Labour Party has warned the APC to stop dragging Governor Alex Otti into its internal political crisis over the Deputy Speaker. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-drag-otti-into-apc-internal-crisis-abia-lp-warns/

For more than a decade, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has dominated music stages around the world, helping push Afrobeats to global audiences. But recently, the superstar seems to be looking beyond music and fame toward education, leadership, and possibly politics. These days, the conversation is no longer only about hit songs and sold-out […] The post Beyond music: Why Davido is returning to school for politics & family legacy appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Unfortunately, Nigeria’s political climate increasingly rewards sensational accusations over factual accuracy. Once an individual is perceived as politically relevant or influential, unverified claims are recycled repeatedly to damage reputations ahead of electoral contests or appointments. Such tactics may generate headlines, but they weaken democratic culture and erode public trust in legitimate anti-corruption processes. In recent […] The post Wunti and the weaponisation of fiction, By Isah Abu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

House of Representatives aspirants on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, say former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would be voted out if he becomes president in 2027 and fails to deliver on his promises. The aspirants made the remark on Friday at a press conference in Abuja, organised in collaboration with […] Nigerians will remove Obi if he fails as president — NDC reps aspirants

Head Judge Joke Silva explains the subjective nature of the AMVCA nominations process after fan backlash over snubs for top actors and films. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-your-favourite-actors-movies-were-not-nominated-amvca/

Galatasaray board member, Bora Bahçetepe, has insisted that the club will sell their star striker Victor Osimhen if they receive an offer of 150-200 million euros. Bahçetepe stated this on the HT Spor broadcast while fielding questions about Osimhen’s future amid reports linking the Nigerian international with a move away from Galatasaray in the summer […] Turkey: We’ll sell Victor Osimhen on one condition – Galatasaray board member, Bora Bahçetepe

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Monitoring Unit (PMU) to investigate a petition seeking a probe into allegations against two senior police officers over the alleged killing of a missing activist and blogger, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata.   The […]

Real Madrid’s season is not just falling apart on the pitch; it’s falling apart in the dressing room too. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Spanish capital woke up to reports of a physical altercation between midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni at the club’s Valdebebas training facility. By the end of the day, Valverde […] The post Valverde and Tchouameni Fight: Real Madrid Training Clash Leaves Valverde Injured appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The operatives of the Agro-Rangers Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, deployed to the Iseyin axis of the state, engaged suspected kidnappers and bandits in a gun duel, leading to the neutralisation of one suspect and the arrest of two others. SC Samuel Opebiyi, Public Relations Officer of […] NSCDC agro-rangers kill one suspected bandit, arrest two in Oyo

Arsenal will miss Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino for the remainder of the season as they prepare to face West Ham, with Arteta addressing player fitness concerns.

A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto has adjourned the hearing of a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state to May 19, 2026. The court, presided over by Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud, fixed the date on Friday after hearing an application seeking accelerated hearing of the matter due to the urgency […] Court sets may 19 for hearing of Sokoto ADC leadership dispute

Mali's government refuses to talk to "terrorist" groups, the foreign minister has said, after jihadists and allied separatists mounted widespread attacks that have rocked the ruling junta. The post Mali junta says will not talk with ‘terrorist’ groups appeared first on Vanguard News.

NAHCON dismisses rumors that Ogun airport was rejected for Hajj operations, clarifying that pilgrim relocation is due to operational timing, not facility i Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-airport-not-rejected-by-airline-nahcon-chairman-clarifies/

It started with a fever in the open South Atlantic. Within weeks, it had turned into the first hantavirus cluster ever recorded on a cruise ship, with three people dead and health officials across a dozen countries scrambling to track down passengers who had already flown home. The MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged expedition vessel operated […] The post Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Explained: WHO Response, Deaths, and Prevention Tips appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A Kano-based legal practitioner, Abba Hikima, has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, demanding an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into allegations surrounding the disappearance and alleged killing of missing activist, Abubakar Idris. Hikima disclosed this in a petition dated May 8, 2026, which he shared on his Facebook page […] Lawyer petitions IGP over alleged killing of missing activist Dadiyata

Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court has declared that only the National Boundary Commission (NBC) holds the legal authority to define and delineate coastal host communities for the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).   Justice Nganjiwa also ordered the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to adhere to existing legal provisions […]

A fresh crisis has reportedly erupted within the Progressive Governors Forum following the emergence of rival factions led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun. The development is said to have deepened divisions among governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general [...]

Passengers have been evacuated from the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling through remote islands near South America and Africa following a hantavirus cluster linked to the vessel, raising fresh concerns among global health authorities.   Health authorities confirmed that there have been three confirmed cases and five suspected cases of hantavirus on board the […]

Ten-year-old Kevin finds hidden papers in his late granny’s old sofa, uncovering shocking family secrets and a life-changing choice for him that could change all.