Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued 92 civilians abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP in Borno State and neutralised IEDs, demonstrating swift combat readine Read More: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-92-kidnapped-civilians-in-borno-neutralises-ieds/

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, reaffirms his commitment to delivering over one million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-gov-pledges-one-million-votes-for-tinubu-in-2027/

SERAP demands the Nigerian Federal Government disclose all local contractors and payment details for the $460 million Abuja CCTV project, citing lack of tr Read More: https://punchng.com/name-local-contractors-in-460m-abuja-cctv-project-serap-urges-fg/

President Bola Tinubu secured 915,840 votes in the APC presidential primaries in Kano and Borno states, signaling strong support ahead of the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-secures-915840-votes-in-kano-borno-apc-primaries/

US ICE Los Angeles arrested Nigerian national Etinosa Osahon for identity theft, bank fraud, and stolen mail. He faces removal proceedings. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-ice-arrests-nigerian-man-for-identity-theft-fraud/

Nigerian troops intensify clearance operations in Borno and Yobe, killing terrorists, arresting collaborators, and forcing surrenders. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-terrorists-arrest-collaborators-in-borno-yobe-operations/

Kano Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo, highlights massive turnout at the APC primary election as a reflection of Nigerians’ renewed faith in democracy and com Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-primary-turnout-reflects-nigerians-faith-in-democracy-kano-deputy-gov/

The NDLEA has seized hundreds of MDMA (Ecstasy) pills hidden in bicycle luggage carriers bound for Europe, warning against unknown parcels. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-uncovers-illicit-drugs-concealed-in-bicycle-luggage-carriers/

Social media commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly distanced himself from allegations circulating in a viral video claiming he sponsored a religious narrative aimed at inciting tension between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria. In the video, a young man was seen being questioned and assaulted after reportedly entering a mosque to pray.  […] VeryDarkMan addresses viral mosque assault linking him to alleged religious plot

Dr Kazeem Adesina Abidikugu has been declared as the winner of African Democratic Congress, (ADC) House of Representatives primary election in Ibadan North East/ Ibadan South East Federal Constituency in Oyo State.  DAILY POST reports that the election was held in all the wards cut across Ibadan North East and Ibadan South East local government […] Abidikugu wins ADC House of Reps primary in Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified clearance operations across the North-East, killing suspected terrorists, arresting collaborators, and recording fresh surrenders in Borno and Yobe states.

Kelechi Iheanacho hopes he will be offered a new deal by Scottish Premiership champions, Celtic, DAILY POST reports. Iheanacho arrived the Celtic Park on a free transfer last summer after parting ways with LaLiga outfit, Sevilla. The Hoops have the option  to extend his stay  for an additional year but are they to take a […] Transfer: Iheanacho keen to extend Celtic stay 

Barcelona secured their fourth Champions League title in six seasons as Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each scored twice in the second-half to thrash Lyon in the final in Oslo. BBC Sports reports that Pajor broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when she latched on to a pass from Patri Guijarro and planted a […]

The military said sustained offensives and pressure on terrorist enclaves have continued to trigger fresh surrenders by fighters and their relatives. The post Troops Kill Terrorists, Arrest Collaborators In Borno, Yobe appeared first on Channels Television.

A video clip that captured moments a stakeholders’ meeting of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, turned violent in Abuja has emerged online. DAILY POST learnt that trouble began when stakeholders of the party, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator, Ireti kingibe met ahead of the distribution of materials for the senatorial primary held on Saturday. […] ‘I’ll slap you’ – How ADC stakeholders’ meeting turned violent in Abuja [VIDEO]

A story surfaced online that cracked open uncomfortable questions about how we resolve conflict in marriage and the faulty scripts many of us still follow. Gistmate Media reported that a family meeting turned chaotic after a Nigerian man allegedly found two sex toys hidden in his wife’s bag. What should have been a private conversation […]

Mr Trump, in a Truth Social post on Saturday, said the deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but did not give any further details. The post Trump says agreement with Iran ‘largely negotiated’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Kwara North Traditional Rulers Council and community leaders have welcomed the emergence of Engr. Yakubu Salihu as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State. Salihu emerged as the APC candidate during the party’s governorship primary election held on Friday ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development is seen […]

Solomon Akiyesi has been laid to rest, with emotional videos and pictures from his funeral revealing heartfelt moments among grieving friends and family.

Former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State following the party’s primary election. Pidomson secured 112,086 votes in the exercise conducted across the 23 local government areas of the state, defeating four other aspirants in the race. The […] Pidomson emerges ADC governorship candidate for Rivers

By Ado Oyeyemi The Edo State Police Command has rescued the remaining six passengers abducted during an attack on a commercial bus operated by Young Shall Grow Motors along the Benin-Lagos Road. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the victims were rescued during sustained bush-combing [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles has arrested a Nigerian national, Etinosa Osahon, over alleged fraud-related offences. The agency disclosed this in a statement shared via its official X handle, noting that the 49-year-old suspect was taken into custody on May 21 and is currently facing removal proceedings. According [...]

President Bola Tinubu has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary in Bauchi State, securing 156,541 votes in the exercise conducted across the state. Tinubu defeated his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, who polled 2,650 votes. The result was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, […] Tinubu floors rival in Bauchi APC presidential primary, polls 156,541 votes

By Ado Oyeyemi A 25-year-old man has lost his life after falling into a soakaway at the Kinnira area opposite Zion Christian Academy School in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred on Friday when the victim, whose identity had yet to be disclosed as of the time of filing this [...]

There are moments in this country when the news, for once, is not about something going wrong. Last week was one of those moments, at least in one corner of the national conversation. At the RegTech Africa Conference and Expo held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, several issues emerged that deserve more attention than […]

May 24, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Direct Primaries in Kano State, recording a massive victory across the state. The Kano State Chief Collation Officer and Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, declared President Tinubu the winner after the collation of results from the 44 […] The post President Tinubu Secures APC Presidential Primary Victory in Kano appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Ado Oyeyemi Man lands in jail for trafficking teenagers to Ghana for prostitution A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Iheamama, to 12 years imprisonment for trafficking two teenagers for exploitation. The victims, identified as Bright Edim and Mary Ekong, both aged 15, were reportedly being [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Iheamama, to 12 years imprisonment for trafficking two teenagers for exploitation. The victims, identified as Bright Edim and Mary Ekong, both aged 15, were reportedly being transported to Ghana for prostitution before the suspect was apprehended. The [...]

Cement prices in Nigeria surpass N12,000 per bag, driven by foreign exchange and energy costs, impacting housing accessibility as BUA plans to boost production.

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said. The post US Secret Service kills gunman who opened fire near White House appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 24, (THEWILL) — Tension gripped Washington on Saturday evening after officers of the United States Secret Service shot dead an armed suspect who allegedly opened fire near the White House, forcing a temporary lockdown of the presidential complex while U.S. President Donald Trump was inside the building. The suspect, identified by authorities as 21-year-old […] The post Trump Safe as Secret Service Kills Gunman Outside White House appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

President Tinubu secures overwhelming victory in APC primary. Discover why President Tinubu and APC dumped Governor Fubara amidst power tussle. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-tinubu-floors-sole-challenger-in-apc-primary-why-president-apc-dumped-fubara-other-top-stories/

By Ado Oyeyemi A 33-year-old Nigerian-American, Adepoju Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in the United States for attempting to fraudulently obtain more than $22,000 through Alaska’s oil wealth dividend scheme. Salako was sentenced by a federal court in Anchorage, Alaska, after pleading guilty to seven counts of wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A 33-year-old Nigerian-American, Adepoju Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in the United States for attempting to fraudulently obtain more than $22,000 through Alaska’s oil wealth dividend scheme. Salako was sentenced by a federal court in Anchorage, Alaska, after pleading guilty to seven counts of wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s [...]

From governors’ growing dominance to elite recycling and post-primary disputes, the ruling party’s internal contests reveal deeper struggles over power ahead of the next general election. The post Four forces that may shape APC’s 2027 fortune appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ado Oyeyemi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered hundreds of MDMA pills, popularly known as Ecstasy, concealed inside bicycle luggage carriers intended for shipment to Europe. The agency disclosed the seizure in a narco-trend alert issued on Sunday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi, who shared details of [...]