The factional National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has ratified the appointment of a 13-member Caretaker Committee headed by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as chairman. The decision was taken at the Makinde-backed 103rd NEC meeting held on Monday in Abuja, following a motion moved by the Edo Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-makinde-led-pdp-unveils-turaki-others-as-caretaker-committee-members/

A Federal High Court will rule on Omoyele Sowore’s no-case submission in his cyberstalking trial over alleged defamatory posts against President Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-sets-date-for-ruling-on-sowores-no-case-submission-in-cyberstalking-trial/

Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, opens up about her mother’s generosity, recalling how the actress sheltered many kids and even breastfed her cousin. Read More: https://punchng.com/iyabo-ojo-breastfed-my-cousin-priscilla-recounts-mums-generosity/

The Adamawa State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted its State Executive Council, with Saidu Komsisiri as chairman. Komsisiri is a former caretaker committee chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and hails from the same Jada Local Government Area as ADC foremost member, Atiku Abubakar. The new exco has Joseph Kwatri […] Adamawa NDC constitutes new exco, appoints ex-ADC leader chairman

Two clubs are currently battling to sign Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. According to talkSPORT, Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are the two leading contenders to sign the Brazilian. The two Major League Soccer, MLS, clubs are both currently in talks to try and sign the veteran midfielder in the summer. Casemiro is leaning towards a […] EPL: Two clubs battling to sign Casemiro from Man Utd

Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, Benji Madden, have announced the arrival of their third child. The 53-year-old Charlie’s Angels star shared the news via a joint social media statement, expressing profound gratitude for the latest addition to their growing family. The couple described themselves as “blessed and grateful” to welcome another member to […]

Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United dented their push to qualify for the Champions League. The post Liverpool’s troubled season ‘unacceptable’ – Van Dijk appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kano Pillars technical adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to Kun Khalifat FC. The Sai Masu Gida suffered a 2-1 defeat to Kun Khalifat FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, on Sunday. Nnorom Nmesoma and Ebetomame Oghenetega were on target for the home team, while Luis Dadong scored Pillars’ only […] NPFL: Babaganaru rues Kano Pillars’ loss to Kun Khalifat FC

Francis Barthlomew Chima, widely known as OmoBarca, has formally resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, citing unresolved legal disputes and ongoing leadership crises within the party. In a resignation letter dated May 4, 2026, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the ADC in Ward 09, Alaba Oro, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government […] Francis Chima resigns from ADC over leadership crisis

Annie Idibia shares her pride as daughter Isabel shines in a new film, praising her heartfelt performance alongside actor Ik Ogbonna in The Seed of the Ghetto.

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has pledged support for a newly constituted Interim National Working Committee reportedly emerging from the Turaki group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The decision was taken at the Makinde-backed 103rd NEC meeting held on Monday in Abuja, following a motion moved by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony […]

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has withdrawn from the Bauchi State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing the best interests of the state and the nation. In a video message released to the people of Bauchi State on Sunday night, the minister expressed regret over […]

Political thugs on Monday went on rampage and attacked the venue of the congress of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu. DAILY POST reports that the venue of the Congress, Aborigene Hall, Enugu, came under attack after members of the party gathered for the event. The development comes barely 24 hours after former Labour […] Political thugs disrupt NDC Congress in Enugu

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that the defendant be remanded in DSS custody until May 25, when the court will commence trial and hear the bail application. The post Court Remands ‘Justice Crack’ In DSS Custody Over Alleged Cybercrime appeared first on Channels Television.

Anambra ADC stakeholders celebrate the Supreme Court's ruling restoring David Mark's leadership as a win for internal democracy ahead of the 2027 elections.

A Belgian driver went on trial Monday accused of murdering seven people by ploughing his car into a carnival procession in a high-profile case that shocked the country. The post Belgian driver faces murder trial over carnival crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a private visit aimed at thawing relations after recent harsh criticism from US President Trump Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-to-meet-us-secretary-of-state-thursday/

Starmer said British participation would give Ukraine the "capability that it desperately needs" as Russia's war grinds into a fifth year and would boost UK jobs. The post Britain In Talks To Participate In EU Loan To Ukraine appeared first on Channels Television.

Matheus Cunha says the Man United Champions League return is vital, stating the competition isn’t the same without the club among Europe’s elite. Read More: https://punchng.com/champions-league-not-the-same-without-man-united-cunha/

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has appointed Kabiru Turaki (SAN) as Chairman of its Interim National Working Committee (NWC). The post Just in: Makinde-backed PDP NEC appoints Turaki Caretaker Chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the operation, carried out on 3 May at about 9:19 p.m., followed “credible intelligence” about suspected cult members' activities at Oku Abak Village in Abak Local Government Area. The post Police arrest 25 suspected cultists, recover firearm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The workers are insisting on a 45 per cent salary increase and full implementation of the 2009 agreement. The post SSANU, NASU Strike Grounds UNILORIN appeared first on Channels Television.

A women’s rights advocate, Hon. Mopelola AbdulMalik Bashir, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination form to contest the House of Representatives seat for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency in Kwara State. Bashir, a former Commissioner for Women Affairs in the state, has built a reputation around institutional reform, social development, […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is no cause for panic following a suspected outbreak of rodent-borne hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, stressing that the risk to the general public remains low. The post WHO: Low public risk after Hantavirus alert appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Sheikh Muftaudeen Ayanbadejo, has appealed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to urgently intervene in the delay surrounding the selection of a new Awujale, stressing the need for the monarch to be in place before the upcoming Ileya (Eid-el-Kabir) festival He spoke on Sunday at during a sendforth ceremony for […] Install new Awujale before Ileya – Chief Imam of Ijebuland appeals to Gov Abiodun

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed a violent cult-related clash in Abeokuta that left one person dead on Sunday, and says investigations have begun to track down those responsible. In a Sunday statement issued by the State command spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, detectives of the Oke Itoku Division said the incident occurred around 2:45 pm Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-killing-was-cult-clash-not-linked-to-yayi-rally-police/

The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party escalated on Monday as a faction loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurated a 13-member caretaker committee to pilot the party’s affairs. At a National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja, the group ratified the appointment of former minister, Tanimu Turaki, as chairman of the interim [...]

Seun Kuti has made it clear that there is no reconciliation in sight between him and fellow singer Wizkid, saying their fallout will last “for life.” The post ‘The grudge is on for life’ — Seun Kuti speaks on fallout with Wizkid appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Sowore’s lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, told the court that the prosecution failed to link his client to the alleged offences. The post Court to rule on Sowore’s no-case submission in trial on charges of cyberbullying Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Joy Ezeugwu, a nurse at Uwani General Hospital in Enugu State, who shared a video of deteriorating conditions at the facility, has been arrested by the Nigerian police. Joy was reportedly arrested by a team from Police Force Headquarters Annex, Enugu. An education technologist, Alex Onyia, disclosed the development in a post on his X […] Police arrest Enugu nurse, Joy Ezeugwu, over video depicting poor conditions in hospital

Lagos State is intensifying efforts to improve dispatch rider safety and reduce accidents by engaging with unions to promote adherence to safety regulation Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-moves-to-curb-dispatch-riders-crashes-with-safety-campaign/

The sister of 18-year-old social media user and UTME candidate, Kingsley Akunemeihe, has appealed to billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu to forgive her brother following his arrest over a viral post alleging that the entrepreneur had divorced his wife. The post Family begs Elumelu to forgive teen arrested over divorce rumour appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it is intensifying efforts to curb rising accidents involving dispatch riders on major highways across the state. The post Lagos plans safety drive for dispatch riders appeared first on Vanguard News.

After years of infertility, a couple brings home their newborn daughter, until a chilling discovery during her first bath turns their joy into fear and doubt.

A student who gained admission to study nursing shared why she changed her course. Her experience with UTME and JUPEB caught many people’s attention.

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by ex-Senate President Adolphus Wabara, has appointed a 13-member interim National Working Committee, NWC, for the party. Wabara, who announced this on Monday, said the move was in line with the PDP constitution. He insisted that the Supreme Court judgment which upheld the nullification […] BREAKING: PDP crisis: Wabara-led BoT appoints 13-member NWC