The NDLEA’s Kano command arrested 52 suspects and seized illicit drugs during ‘Operation Sharar Mafaka,’ a two-day raid targeting multiple drug dens. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-raids-drug-dens-arrests-52-suspects-in-kano/

Cadbury Nigeria Plc announces the resignation of its director, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, from the company’s board, effective May 1, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/ibukun-awosika-resigns-as-cadbury-nigeria-director/

CAN condemns the fatal Ekiti church attack, urging swift government action to rescue abducted worshippers and enhance security in vulnerable communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/can-condemns-ekiti-church-attack-demands-rescue-of-abducted-worshippers/

Ex-foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar buys the N50m APC form for the Bauchi governorship 2027 election, pledging to tackle development challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-foreign-minister-tuggar-picks-n50m-apc-bauchi-gov-form/

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede details the six-month money laundering investigation into Pastor Jerry Eze before clearing the cleric of any wrongdoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-efcc-investigated-pastor-jerry-eze-for-money-laundering-claims-olukoyede/

Amnesty International condemns the extrajudicial killing of Mene Ogidi by a police officer and calls for a transparent investigation and public trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/extrajudicial-killing-amnesty-decries-brutality-seeks-public-trial-of-officer/

Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun claims he helped Gbenga Daniel become governor and senator, while announcing his own 2027 bid for the Ogun East Senate seat. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-helped-daniel-become-governor-senator-says-abiodun/

A youth group endorses Lebechi Mbam for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, citing his experience, competence, and integrity for the position. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-endorses-ebonyi-works-commissioner-for-reps/

Health experts call for urgent action to address the growing burden of sickle cell in Nigeria, where about 150,000 children are born with it annually. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-experts-urge-urgent-action-on-sickle-cell-in-nigeria-africa/

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of land in Abuja to ambassadors and high commissioners-designate. Wike said the move is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic presence and improving engagement with foreign missions. The minister also called on the envoys to help attract Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-abuja-land-for-envoys-as-wike-seeks-more-investment/

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 26 suspects for various crimes, including robbery and cultism, and recovered a stolen bus valued at ₦145 mill Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-26-suspects-recover-%e2%82%a6145m-stolen-bus-in-bayelsa/

Pharmacists call for collaboration to boost the Nigeria pharmaceutical industry, aiming to increase local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported med Read More: https://punchng.com/pharma-group-urges-stronger-ties-to-cut-nigerias-medicine-imports/

Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, APC governorship aspirant for the 2027 Lagos State election, has picked up his nomination and expression of interest forms.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Nigeria has been drawn against Sudan or Comoros in the African qualifying phase of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games Women’s Football Tournament as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday conducted the draws of the global tournament at CAF’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The 10-time African champions [...]

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed no fewer than 18 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during coordinated operations in Borno State. The operations, which took place along the Azir Bridge in the Timbuktu axis and the Bulabulin Forest, were carried out by troops of Sector 2 in collaboration with […]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face the winner of the first-round tie between Sudan and Comoros in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The draw was held on Wednesday at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The qualification series will be played across [...]

A South African court has ordered Robert Mugabe’s son deported after a shooting incident. Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe faced attempted murder charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-african-court-orders-deportation-of-mugabes-son-over-shooting-case/

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the commission investigated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, for six months over suspected money laundering before clearing him of any wrongdoing. The post I investigated Pastor Jerry Eze for alleged money laundering – EFCC boss appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a $516 million syndicated loan requested by President Bola Tinubu to fund the construction of Section 1, Phases 1A and 1B of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This came after the consideration of a report during plenary presented by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Aliyu Wamakko. […] Senate approves Tinubu’s $516m loan request

At least two people lost their lives and several homes were destroyed after a violent communal conflict erupted between neighbouring communities in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the attack occurred around 10:30 a.m. on April 28 when more than 100 armed men allegedly stormed Adiko community from […] Two feared dead as communal clash rocks Benue communities

Katsina police successfully repelled a bandit attack in Dandume LGA, arresting one suspect and rescuing two injured residents after a fierce gun battle. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-repel-bandit-attack-in-katsina-arrest-suspect-rescue-victims/

Two Jewish Londoners were stabbed on Wednesday in north London following a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in the area, as the prime minister and mayor of London led condemnation of the "appalling" assaults. The post Two London Jews stabbed in latest attack targeting Jewish community appeared first on Vanguard News.

Actress Tonto Dikeh’s former husband, Olakunle Churchill, has stated that there is no legally recognised marriage between him and his wife, Rosy Meurer, amid reports of marital crisis and alleged divorce proceedings. Reports had earlier claimed that Meurer filed for divorce following Churchill’s reported reconciliation with his ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh, who is now an evangelist. [...]

Efforts to resolve a N300 million alleged illegal eviction and property damage case out of court continued on Wednesday, as property developer Cecil Osakwe and Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa urged the court to allow settlement talks to be concluded. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the first defendant, Ahmed Raji, SAN, told the court that […]

The political atmosphere in Mushin Constituency II came alive on Wednesday as former Lagos State All Progressives Congress, APC, spokesman, Seye Oladejo, formally picked his nomination form to contest for the House of Representatives seat under the party. Speaking shortly after picking the nomination form, Oladejo reiterated his unwavering commitment to quality representation and impactful […] Ex-Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo picks APC nomination form for House of Reps

The defection comes just three weeks after he joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on 8 April. The post Three weeks after joining ADC, ex-Zamfara senator defects to NDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya reveals that many of his children have chosen not to follow him into the family business, preferring their own paths. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-many-of-my-children-dont-want-to-follow-me-razaq-okoya/

The response from the apex Christian body reflects growing concern over a string of similar attacks, with CAN warning that the violence is no longer isolated. The post Ekiti church attack: CAN demands swift action, rescue of worshippers appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Senate has launched a probe into the recent Adamawa attacks in Lamurde, directing NEMA to provide immediate relief for displaced communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-probes-adamawa-attacks-orders-relief-for-displaced-communities/

Bodex Media has paid glowing tribute to billionaire businessman and Globacom Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, celebrating his remarkable legacy in business, nation-building, culture and philanthropy. In an elaborate tribute titled ‘Celebrating an Icon — Dr. Mike Adenuga at 73’, the media organisation described Adenuga as more than […]

Bodex Media has paid glowing tribute to billionaire businessman and Globacom Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, celebrating his remarkable legacy in business, nation-building, culture and philanthropy. In an elaborate tribute titled ‘Celebrating an Icon — Dr. Mike Adenuga at 73’, the media organisation described Adenuga as more than […]

Authorities in Benue State have arrested eight individuals over the alleged murder of a 32-year-old man, Nyamkyegh Mpalegh, who was reportedly buried alive in Kwande Local Government Area. Security expert, Zagazola Makama reports that the tragic incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on April 27 at Tse-Bata community in Mbakyagher Council Ward. He disclosed that the […] Eight arrested over alleged murder, burial of man alive in Benue

The defender won eight Women's Super League titles with the Blues, including six in a row between 2020 and 2025, as well as six FA Cups and four League Cups. The post Chelsea captain Millie Bright announces retirement from football appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have sustained offensive operations against terrorist elements in Borno State, recording major gains through coordinated ground and air assaults across key strongholds. The Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Maiduguri, noting that the operations were conducted under Operation Desert […] Troops neutralise terrorists, destroy enclaves in Borno

The Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, explained why he formally withdrew from the race to pick up the All Progressives Congress ticket for the South Borno Senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement on Wednesday, his aide, Bilyaminu Umar Ngulde, said his decision to step […] 2027: Why I stepped down for Nigerian Senator Ndume – APC’s Askira

Nigerian Army troops neutralize 18 terrorists in Borno state, recovering a large cache of weapons and ammunition in coordinated operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-18-terrorists-in-borno-recovers-weapons/