An Oyo police shooting results in the death of a motorcyclist after a confrontation. The command has detained officers and launched an investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/policeman-shoots-motorcylist-dead-in-oyo/

The Sokoto NLC secretariat was razed by a fire, suspected to be from an electrical fault. The blaze destroyed decades of records and office equipment. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-razes-sokoto-nlc-secretariat/

NNPP’s Buba Galadima sparks outrage with his election comments, urging Nigerians to go to polling units with kerosene to defend their votes in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/go-to-polls-with-bottles-of-kerosene-defend-your-votes-galadima-tells-voters/

Three police officers were killed in a deadly Kwara attack on a Police Mobile Force camp. The commissioner has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-promise-justice-for-three-officers-killed-in-kwara-attack/

    The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Saturday, officially announced his defection to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) along with members of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Tanimu Turaki-led executives. Mohammed announced the defection at the Bauchi Government House, flanked by the National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Dantalle. The move came […] The post Just In: Gov Mohammed Dumps PDP For APM appeared first on OsunDefender.

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti South Senatorial District have announced Senate spokesman, Adeyemi Adaramodu, as the consensus candidate for the 2027 polls. The post 2027: Senate spokesman Adaramodu emerges Ekiti South APC consensus candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kwara State Police Command has pledged to bring perpetrators to justice following a deadly assault on a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo Village, Kaiama Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of three officers. The state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Saturday through the command’s [...]

A man took to social media to share his observations about the celebrity boxing match between Portable and Carter Efe and explained why the skit maker won.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Party, (ADC), Alhaji Buba Galadima, has confirmed that both Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi will be announcing a new platform on Monday. Galadima made the announcement at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in Abuja. Galadima said: “As from Monday, when our leaders declare on which […] 2027: Buba Galadima reveals date Obi, Kwankwaso will defect to NDC

Following weeks of consultation, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The defection, announced by the governor at the Government House on Saturday, follows weeks of speculation over his political future amid the crisis rocking the PDP. Mohammed had earlier described the […] BREAKING: Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed finally dumps PDP, joins APM

Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi are reportedly set to dump the ADC with millions of their supporters as sources revealed their last day with the coalition.

The NLC chairman in Rivers raised concerns over alleged lack of transparency in the scheme’s operational guidelines, and government’s failure to fulfill its counterpart funding. The post NLC seeks termination of contributory pension scheme in Rivers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has said his decision to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election in Nasarawa State is driven by a clear sense of purpose and firm conviction. Adamu, a former Inspector-General of Police, said his years of service at the highest levels of national responsibility have […] ‘I entered Nasarawa governorship race with clear vision, strong conviction’ – Adamu

  General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has advised young men against marrying women who lack basic domestic skills or insist on extravagant wedding ceremonies that could lead to financial strain. Speaking at the May edition of the church’s Holy Ghost Service, which held on Saturday, Adeboye warned […] The post Don’t Marry Women Who Can’t Cook, Adeboye Tells Men appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker Oby Kechere, widely recognised for her role in the 2002 comedy classic Aki na Ukwa.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, says any presidential aspirant who leaves the party because he failed to get the ticket is compromised. Okonkwo stated this on Saturday on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’, adding that such a person is working for President Bola Tinubu. His remarks comes amid speculations that former […] The post Any ADC Presidential Aspirant Who Leaves After Failing to Get Ticket Is Tinubu’s Spy – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on OsunDefender.

Until his defection, Mohammed was the chairman of the PDP's Governors' Forum.  The post Gov Mohammed Dumps PDP For APM appeared first on Channels Television.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued six abducted civilians in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area, marking another operational success in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. The rescue followed sustained offensives, including recent air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains. Acting on credible intelligence, troops intercepted and […]

Oris Lucky reveals shocking findings from his investigation into the brutal killing of singer Mena in Delta State, sparking widespread reactions online.

Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to reports that opposition leaders Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso are set to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Ahmed said Obi can’t lead Nigeria if […] ‘If he can’t face primaries, he can’t lead Nigeria’ – Bashir Ahmad on Obi’s ‘defection’ to NDC

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo Adekimi, has vowed to deploy operational, intelligence and tactical resources to ensure that masterminds of Saturday’s attack on a police mobile force camp at Tenebo in Kaiama are tracked and brought to book. Three police officers were killed in the attack while several others sustained injuries. Reacting […] Kwara: CP vows to track down bandits behind killing of three policemen

  The All Progressives Congress aspirants for the Ondo East/Ondo West Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives have accused the party’s state leadership of allegedly plotting to impose a consensus candidate ahead of the primaries. The four aspirants — Jibayo Adeyeye, Ade Adeniyi, Bola Fisayo and Michael Ajilo — raised the allegation in […] The post Ondo APC Aspirants Kick Against Consensus Arrangement appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigerian singer Asake faced heavy criticism from music fans after he referenced President Bola Tinubu's popular phrase in a new track off his latest album

Pastor Adeboye shares a humorous anecdote about a rapture scare, using the story to warn couples about resolving conflicts before sleeping. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-was-trembling-sweating-adeboye-recounts-night-he-thought-he-missed-rapture/

"We have worked hard to ensure that the AFCON is held in East Africa, and our commitment remains unwavering. I am confident that we will organise a very successful AFCON in these three countries," Motsepe said. The post CAF confirm dates for 2027 AFCON appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, has expressed sorrow over the death of Mike Okaka, a devoted supporter of the Obidient Movement, who passed away in the United States. Obi paid tribute to Okaka in a post on his X handle on Saturday. “With profound sadness, I received the shocking news of the passing of my […] Peter Obi mourns death of Obidient Movement member

It said the move was a product of extensive engagement within the party. The post Ebonyi APC Stakeholders Adopt Consensus Candidacy For All Elective Positions appeared first on Channels Television.

Organised labour in Lagos State has declared support for the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of a potential governorship bid in the 2027 election. The endorsement was announced by the Lagos chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on […] 2027: NLC, TUC endorse Hamzat for governorship poll

Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m race hopes end at the World Relays after a botched baton exchange leads to disqualification. Learn about the team’s setback. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-relays-nigeria-stumble-in-womens-4x100m-race/

Buba Galadima reveals Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will unveil a new political platform on May 4, signalling shifts in opposition dynamics ahead of 2027 elections.

An Iranian military officer says a renewed US-Iran conflict is ‘likely’ hours after President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with a new negotiation propos Read More: https://punchng.com/renewed-war-with-us-still-possible-says-iran/

With only a few days left, we are working to conclude discussions on where to move,” he said. The governor’s statement comes on the heels of the leadership turmoil in the PDP, worsened by the recent Supreme Court ruling which nullified the party’s Ibadan convention.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that God has already determined Nigeria’s next president ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that the outcome is beyond human control. Adeboye made the statement during a workers’ meeting at Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday. He […] The post God Has Already Chosen 2027 President — Adeboye appeared first on OsunDefender.

Residents of Mbaivour community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State have raised concerns after personnel of the Nigerian Air Force reportedly ordered them to vacate their land. Personnel from the Nigerian Air Force in Makurdi, Benue State, on Saturday reportedly visited Mbaviohor community in Gbemacha Council Ward, Gwer East, and instructed residents […] Benue community raises alarm over alleged Air Force eviction order

“It’s not because we don’t know English or we cannot reply. The reason we don’t reply is that we always want peace.”

Former Kaduna Central Senator , Shehu Sani, has said political defections are legally allowed in Nigeria and called on supporters to stop insulting political aspirants over party movements. Sani made the comment in a cryptic post on his X handle on Saturday, where he used football clubs as an analogy to address growing speculation around […] The post Obi, Kwankwaso Free To Leave ADC If They Want — Shehu Sani appeared first on OsunDefender.