The Presidency dismisses claims linking President Tinubu to Peter Obi’s political troubles and the internal crisis rocking the ADC, calling them unfounded. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-not-cause-of-obi-adc-woes-presidency/

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo calls for prayers during Easter, linking Christ’s resurrection to the development and rise of Edo State. Read his message of Read More: https://punchng.com/easter-okpebholo-seeks-prayer-for-edo-nigeria/

The Lagos State government has sealed a property in Lekki due to illegal borehole drilling and environmental violations. Learn more about the state’s actio Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seals-lekki-property-over-illegal-borehole-drilling/

The NSC praises 16-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke for his remarkable 687km Enugu–Lagos cycling feat to champion autism awareness in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsc-hails-16-year-old-for-687km-enugu-lagos-cycling-feat/

Ondo State Police have arrested a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Usman, for the alleged sexual defilement of a teenage girl in Owo local government area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-for-defiling-teenage-girl-in-ondo/

Seven players from the Eritrean national football team have absconded in South Africa after a historic AFCON qualifier victory over Eswatini. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-eritrean-players-abscond-in-south-africa-after-afcon-qualifier/

Seven kidnap victims from the Easter Sunday church attacks in Kaduna’s Ariko community have been rescued following a joint security operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-kidnap-victims-of-kaduna-church-attacks-rescued-police/

Donald Trump claims the US attempted to arm Iran protesters but says the weapons were diverted by intermediaries, who will pay a ‘big price’. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-tried-to-arm-iran-protesters-but-lost-weapons-says-trump/

Sir Craig Reedie, former WADA president and chair of the British Olympic Association, has died at 84, leaving a legacy in clean and Olympic sport. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-olympic-official-reedie-dies-at-84/

Troops conducting security operations in Plateau State neutralized two terrorists and arrested a suspected kidnapper in Wase and Shendam LGAs. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-two-terrorists-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-in-plateau/

The Presidency has warned the former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, against unfairly targeting President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing crisis in the African Democratic Congress, ADC. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser of the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga described the attacks as “baseless” and […] 2027: Presidency warns Peter Obi against casting aspersions on Tinubu

Displaced Ogoni communities in Rivers State raise an alarm over renewed land grabbing on ancestral lands, 32 years after a military invasion. Read More: https://punchng.com/displaced-communities-cry-out-over-land-grabbing-in-rivers/

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed the backlash over his controversial statement directed at Channels TV’s news anchor Seun Okinbaloye. Speaking on News Central on Monday, Wike explained that his earlier remark was merely a figure of speech reflecting his frustration. “It’s really unfortunate, you know, in Nigeria people blow […] Just figure of speech – Wike clarifies comment on shooting Seun Okinbaloye

April 06, (THEWILL) — United States President, Donald Trump, has declared that ongoing U.S. war efforts against Iran are progressing successfully, stating that American forces possess the capability to decisively end the conflict in a single night. THEWILL reports that the statement comes as military activities intensify, with the United States and its ally, Israel, […] The post U.S. Could Strike Iran “In One Night,” Donald Trump Warns as Israel Hits Tehran Airports appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, under the special mandate of Operation Wutan Daji, have neutralized 2 suspected terrorists and dismantled several criminal hideouts during a series of intensive clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area. ​The coordinated mission, which was carried out on 4 April 2026, in partnership with local vigilantes, targeted known insurgent corridors […] Plateau: Nigerian army neutralises terrorists, arrests kidnapper

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect and the death of three persons following a pre-dawn attack on Pwomol Village in Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The post Plateau Police confirm three gunmen killed in Barkin Ladi village appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris vows to deliver the state for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, following a stakeholders’ meeting with key APC figures. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kebbi-gov-vows-to-deliver-state-for-tinubu/

Nigerians have started reacting to the disruption of church service during the arrival of the Senate President Godswill Akpabio amid the Easter service on Monday.

Nigeria’s rapidly expanding medical aesthetics sector took centre stage with the hosting of The Aesthetics Show Lagos 2026, a pioneering gathering that signals a transformative shift in advanced skincare and cosmetic medicine across Africa. Billed as the country’s first Advanced Aesthetic Technology Symposium, the event brought together leading practitioners, global technology providers, and key industry […]

Nigerian Army troops intercept terrorist supplies, including fuel and IED materials, and arrest 16 suspects during sustained operations in North-East Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-intercept-terrorists-supplies-arrest-16-in-north-east/

NBA President Afam Osigwe defends a petition against Jibrin Okutepa, citing professional accountability over personal vendetta in a legal dispute. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-president-defends-petition-against-senior-lawyer/

Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Kasey Keller, has snubbed Portugal and Argentina while naming the three favourites to win the 2026 World Cup. He feels Lionel Messi cannot lead Argentina to defend the World Cup title, nor can Cristiano Ronaldo lead Portugal to win it. According to him, France, England, and Spain are stronger contenders for […] Ex-Tottenham goalkeeper, Keller snubs Portugal, Argentina, names favourites to win 2026 World Cup

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to deploy to Kaduna State in response to the recent attack in Ariko Village near Gurara Dam. The post Kaduna attack: IGP Disu deploys DIG, kidnapped victims rescued appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro critiques Eric Chelle after Nigeria's third-place finish at the 2025 AFCON, highlighting expectations for the national team.

President Donald Trump on Monday hailed the successful rescue of two U.S. Air Force airmen shot down over Iran as a “historic” demonstration that “we leave no American behind.”

The Jigawa State Government has cautioned residents against paying any fees for registration into the President’s Renewed Hope Support Programme. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, made this known in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday. He noted that the registration process is completely free of charge. He […] Jigawa govt warns against illegal fees in Renewed Hope Programme registration

A 65-year-old farmer, identified as Kehinde Ojo has allegedly been killed by persons suspected to be herdsmen in Oriire local government area in Oyo State. The deceased was allegedly killed on Sunday by herdsmen who demanded he allow their cattle graze in his cassava farm. The incident according to sources close to the village occurred […] Sixty-five-year old farmer killed in Ogbomoso, police arrest three suspects

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised five suspected terrorists and arrested a suspected kidnapper while dismantling several criminal hideouts in Plateau State. The post Troops neutralise five terrorists, arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Route to Market (RTM) West Africa Summit is set to return in June 2026, positioning itself as a leading platform for driving consumer-centric growth and strengthening market resilience across the region’s rapidly evolving fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

The collaboration marks a symbolic reunion between both artistes, revisiting a mentor-mentee relationship that began during Adekunle Gold’s early days at YBNL. The post Olamide, Adekunle Gold announce first-ever collaboration ‘Formation’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu will embark on a two-day working visit to Lagos on Wednesday and Thursday to inaugurate six key infrastructure projects executed by the state government. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Akosile, in a post on X, said Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-unveil-six-projects-in-lagos-wednesday-thursday/

The Lagos State Government has commenced prosecution of 45 individuals and corporate entities over alleged tax defaults running into billions of naira, signalling a renewed crackdown on non-compliance with tax obligations.

April 06, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could effectively bar the party from participating in the 2027 general elections. In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said INEC’s refusal to accept official correspondence from the ADC, undermines its statutory […] The post INEC Actions Could Exclude Us From 2027 Polls – ADC appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Gombe ADC Youth Network issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Nafiu Bala to resign amid a deepening leadership crisis, accusing him of internal party sabotage. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-adc-youths-give-nafiu-bala-48-hours-to-resign/

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over renewed attacks in parts of the country, urging him to fulfill his earlier promise that such incidents would not recur. The post ‘Enough of hollow rhetoric’ — Atiku slams Tinubu over insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos has deployed 500 additional LASTMA officers to manage traffic during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to commission several key state projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-deploys-500-extra-lastma-officers-for-tinubus-visit/