The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria calls on citizens to embrace tolerance and peaceful coexistence during the Easter celebration for national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/easter-ansar-ud-deen-urges-nigerians-to-embrace-tolerance/

Satguru Maharaj Ji calls on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027, emphasizing unity and continued progress for the nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-maharaj-ji-urges-nigerians-to-support-tinubu/

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez will miss two key matches after manager Liam Rosenior sanctioned him for making public comments about his future at the club. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-drop-fernandez-for-two-games-over-comments-on-future/

President Tinubu confirms Nigeria is receiving foreign assistance in its anti-terror fight, aiming to deal decisive blows to terrorism and banditry. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-confirms-foreign-support-in-anti-terror-fight/

The Benue State Government has commenced the evacuation of its indigenes studying at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following recent deadly attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-unrest-benue-evacuates-indigenes-from-unijos/

Following the recent Plateau killings, the Bauchi State Government has successfully evacuated 64 students of the University of Jos amid security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-killings-bauchi-evacuates-64-unijos-students/

A lawyer clarifies that chieftaincy status cannot bar anyone from contesting elections, citing the Nigerian Constitution amidst the Ibadan Obas controversy Read More: https://punchng.com/ibadan-obas-chieftaincy-cant-stop-anyone-from-contesting-election-lawyer/

A political group, Caucus 7202, raised a N2 million cheque to support Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi’s governorship nomination for Ogun 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-2027-group-raises-n2m-for-yayis-gov-nomination-form/

The Delta State Police Command deploys officers to churches, parks, and public spaces to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Easter celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deploy-officers-in-delta-to-churches-parks-for-easter/

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Panama Papers series, which began running on 3 April 2016. The post PANAMA PAPERS @10: How Premium Times exposed top Nigerian officials’ assets in tax havens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Abia State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 500 officers and men, as well as 200 Special Marshals to highways, strategic locations and special corridors in Abia State, to ensure accident-free Easter period. The Sector Commander of FRSC in Abia State, Ngozi Ezeoma who said this in a statement, […] Easter: FRSC deploys 500 personnel, 200 Special Marshalls against accident in Abia

President Bola Tinubu’s Easter message urges Nigerians to embrace sacrifice for national transformation amidst ongoing economic and security challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/easter-no-transformation-without-sacrifice-tinubu-tells-nigerians/

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been resolved, calling on former members to rejoin the party and contribute to its rebuilding process. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, Wike described politics as a competitive but non-hostile […] Wike declares PDP crisis over, urges return of former members

Arsenal striker, Gabriel Jesus, has rated the club’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season. Jesus expressed 100 percent confidence that the Gunners will clinch the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City. Despite Manchester City holding a game in hand, Arsenal currently sits nine points clear of Pep Guardiola’s side. Speaking on […] EPL: Jesus rates Arsenal’s chances of winning title

The Benue State Government has deployed additional buses in response to the ongoing unrest in Jos to evacuate Benue students stranded in the city. This was disclosed by the Manager of Benue Links Nigeria Limited, Comrade Alexander Fanafa. He said the move follows directives from Governor Hyacinth Alia, who has prioritised the safety and welfare […] Benue deploys more buses to evacuate stranded students from Jos unrest

The All Progressive Congress, APC, has highlighted the errors made by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, which has led to the party crumbling to its nills. The APC addressed the press on Friday as a response to the press conference organised by the ADC earlier where the opposition party made several allegations against the ruling […] APC lists many sins of David Mark’s ADC that sent party crumbling

Nigerian literature has never been a static phenomenon; it has always reflected the pulse of the society that produces it, capturing the complexities of culture, politics, identity, and imagination. The year 2026 represents a pivotal moment in the trajectory of Nigerian writing, a point where centuries of oral tradition, post-colonial expression, and contemporary innovation converge […] The post 2026 Spotlight on Nigerian Literature: Key Trends shaping stories the world can’t Ignore appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Ex-lawmaker Farah Dagogo states that many Nigerians are merely surviving due to hardship, urging the government to adopt people-oriented policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/easter-nigerians-merely-surviving-ex-lawmaker-dagogo/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared the PDP crisis over, stating the party is now focused on reconciliation and is welcoming former members back. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-says-pdp-crisis-over-declares-doors-open-for-returnees/

Several persons have reportedly been trapped after a hotel building identified as Ugo West Hotel, still under construction, collapsed in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja on Friday. The incident has caused panic in the community, with residents and passersby rushing to the scene to assist in rescue efforts. Eyewitnesses said the structure suddenly gave way, […] BREAKING: Many trapped as Ugo West Hotel under construction collapses in Jikwoyi, Abuja

Introduction Living after learning from the benefits of hindsight is the art of transforming past experiences—both triumphs and failures—into a wiser, more intentional present. While “hindsight is 20/20,” its true value lies not in merely looking back, but in using that clarity to inform future actions, a process often described as converting hindsight into insight [...]

According to the invitation, Mr Ali’s nomination was approved by the University Governing Council at its 83rd extraordinary meeting, following a recommendation by the University Senate. The post Nigerian university to confer honorary doctorate on Yusuf Ali appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has finally addressed the ongoing rift between star actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, cautioning men to stay out of the conflict. In a recent interview, the legendary actor described disputes between women as uniquely complicated, famously comparing them to “Hitler’s war.” Ogogo stated that while men […]

Nasarawa State has attracted over $2.3 billion in investments since 2022, with a third investment summit planned for 2026 to boost economic potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-attracted-2-3bn-investments-in-four-years-official/

Kane missed England's friendly defeat by Japan this week with an ankle problem and has not recovered in time to face Freiburg on Saturday. The post Kane ruled out of Bayern match with injury – Kompany appeared first on Vanguard News.

Six passengers have been confirmed dead, while 12 others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident along the Okolowo–Jebba expressway in Kwara State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the crash occurred in the early hours of Thursday, around 6 […] Six dead, 12 injured in Kwara road accident

A former INEC national commissioner warns the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it must secure INEC approval for its planned convention to be legitima Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-must-secure-inec-approval-before-convention-olurode/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses speculation, confirming the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be on the ballot and contest the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdp-will-be-on-ballot-says-wike/

The Muslim Advocacy Group in Ogun State has demanded that the governorship seat be zoned to a Muslim candidate in 2027, citing a long-standing “persistent imbalance” in the state’s political leadership since its inception. They lamented that of the five democratically elected governors since the state’s creation in 1976, only one has been a Muslim. […] 2027: Ogun Muslims demands governorship slot, cites historical imbalance

Iran has issued a stern warning that it would destroy US regional assets if strikes escalated. Spokesperson for the Iranian military, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, gave the warning on Friday “Touch the infrastructure, we will destroy all your assets and infrastructure in the region,” Zolfaghari said. According to him, the warning came in response to United States […] War: We’ll destroy US regional assets if strikes escalate – Iran warns

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appreciate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for derecognising factions of the party linked to Senator David Mark. Keyamo made the remark in a statement posted on X on Friday, describing the crisis as a legal issue […] The post ADC Should Thank INEC Over Timely Leadership Derecognition — Keyamo appeared first on OsunDefender.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over the recent brutal killings in Jos, Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to stop the killings and prosecute perpetrators of such dastardly acts which have claimed numerous innocent lives and leaving many with severe injuries. A statement by the Director Corporate Affairs and External […]

The INEC chairman warned that disregarding court orders could have serious consequences, citing past electoral precedents. The post Amupitan warns ADC on implications of holding convention without INEC supervision appeared first on Vanguard News.

The World Health Organization warned Friday about "multiple attacks on health" in Iran in recent days, while paying tribute to the Pasteur Institute in the capital which was destroyed in an airstrike. The post WHO warns about ‘multiple attacks on health’ in Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United States Department of State has condemned the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, describing the attack as unacceptable, calling on the Nigerian government to strengthen security, particularly ahead of the Easter celebrations. Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom, Mark Walker, in a statement shared Thursday by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of […] Jos attack unacceptable, engage now – US Department of State to Tinubu govt

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday disclosed how Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State asked him to stop the recent national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Wike disclosed that Mohammed visited him in his house where the governor urged him to put the national convention on […] The post Bala Mohammed Sought Asked To Stop PDP National Convention – Wike Reveals appeared first on OsunDefender.