Gunmen abduct a businessman in Irawo, Oyo State, after trailing him from a market. A 10-year-old girl was also injured by gunfire during the kidnapping. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-abduct-businessman-injure-child-in-oyo-attack/

Iran’s chief negotiator issues an ultimatum in the US Iran negotiations, demanding Washington accept its 14-point peace proposal or face ‘failure’. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-must-accept-proposal-or-face-failure-says-iran-chief-negotiator/

SERAP files an appeal against a ₦100m defamation judgment to DSS officials, calling it a miscarriage of justice that could cripple its operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/defamation-serap-appeals-%e2%82%a6100m-judgment-in-favour-of-dss-officials/

Frank Edoho reveals his starting salary on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ was ₦100,000 monthly before a major sponsorship deal improved his pay. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-first-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-salary-was-%e2%82%a6100000-frank-edoho/

A suicide bomber in a three-wheel vehicle killed at least seven people and wounded 20 in a Pakistan suicide bombing in the country’s northwest. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-killed-in-pakistan-suicide-bombing/

President Trump is set to discuss controversial US arms sales to Taiwan with President Xi during his visit to Beijing, amid ongoing US-China tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-brushes-aside-taiwan-concerns-ahead-of-xi-meet/

The commendation came during a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi at Government House, Dutse by participants of Senior Course 48 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna The post Visiting Armed forces team commends Jigawa’s environment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Abia State has started the reallocation of newly-built shops at Ekeoha Shopping Complex. Learn about eligibility and how to apply from May 7 to May 14. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-begins-reallocation-of-newly-built-shops/

Popular Nigerian digital creator, English Alhaji, has raised alarm after receiving bandits’ calls. English Alhaji raised an alarm in a video shared on his Instagram page. DAILY POST recalls that English Alhaji had a week ago commended the youth of Achepe community in Nasarawa State for repelling bandits’ attack. While faulting the youth for handing […] ‘My life in danger’ – English Alhaji raises alarm after receiving calls from bandits [VIDEO]

The defiant message came after US President Donald Trump rejected the latest counteroffer from Iran and said that a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8 was on "life support". The post Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face ‘failure’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

“I dare say INEC cannot conduct elections in Nigeria without the NYSC,” Mr Amupitan said. The post INEC to deploy 1.4 million corps members for 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has insisted that it is mandatory for lawmakers in the Senate to have access to motions before they are considered and passed on the floor of the Red Chamber. Speaking in an interview with Arise News, monitored by The News Chronicle, Oshiomhole was reacting to his recent confrontation with […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will be deployed for the 2027 general election. Joash Amupitan, INEC chairman, spoke on Monday when he paid a courtesy visit to Olakunle Nafiu, the director-general of the NYSC, at the Yakubu Gowon House in Abuja. Amupitan said […] The post INEC Mulls Deployment of 1.4m Corps Members For 2027 Elections appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 12, (THEWILL) — Miatta Fahnbulleh resigned from the British government on Tuesday and told Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prepare an exit timeline after declaring that he had lost the trust and confidence of the British public. In a resignation letter, Fahnbulleh said the public no longer believed Starmer could deliver the change promised […] The post UK Communities Minister Quits, Tells Starmer to Prepare Exit Timeline appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigerians may have stewed in poverty for years, suffering the deprivations of an extravagantly gifted country with exemplary equanimity. Yet, nothing has rattled Nigerians like the insidious insecurity that is now invading every aspect of their lives. While the Nigerian government has maintained that steady progress is being made against the forces of insecurity in the […]

Nigeria is seeking a $1.25 billion World Bank loan to support economic reforms, boost jobs, and strengthen key sectors ahead of approval in 2026.

MTN Nigeria to compensate subscribers for network disruptions from November 2025 to January 2026, enhancing service quality as NCC enforces accountability standards.

The Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OPPAN) has raised the red flag over unsafe chemotherapy practices in the country, warning that weak safety protocols and poor infrastructure could place cancer patients and healthcare workers directly in harm’s way. The association sounded the warning on Monday in Abuja during a one-day capacity-building training for oncology […]

The 2026 top scorer got three marks lower than the 2025 top scorer.  The post JAMB Unveils 2026 UTME Top Scorers As UNILAG MBBS Applicant Leads Chart (FULL LIST)  appeared first on Channels Television.

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday, revealed that some important members of the international community will not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele made it known that the president has all it takes to defeat the opposition […] 2027: International community will align with opposition to remove Tinubu – Primate Ayodele

A Nigerian man has gathered reactions online after making a prediction on the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

  The Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of a woman, Mrs Ogechi John, over the alleged killing of her nine-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda John, in Enugu East Local Government Area of the state. In a statement shared on the WhatsApp media platform of Governor Peter Mbah on Monday, the government said the suspect, an […] The post Enugu Woman Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Stepdaughter appeared first on OsunDefender.

Jose Mourinho discusses his future at Benfica amid Real Madrid's interest, with the manager hinting at a potential return after two trophyless seasons.

Nigerian influencer Jarvis shares a candid glimpse into her relationship with Peller, showcasing his late-night gesture and fans' varied reactions to it.

The latest incident, the abduction and eventual death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas, has again drawn public attention to insecurity on the strategic highway linking northern Nigeria to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post Kaduna-Abuja Highway: Fear returns as kidnappers resume attacks on travellers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Osun State's government alleges Asiri masterminded an attempt on singer B-Red's life. Asiri denies claims, calls them a political smear ahead of elections.

Report reaching DAILY POST from Ogbomoso in Oyo State indicates that armed robbers have attacked a 132KVA power substation in the ancient city. The power station located at Temidire/Ajeja along Ikirun Road was attacked by the armed robbers numbering about six.  Our correspondent learnt that the armed robbers invaded the station on Monday and carted away some […] Armed robbers attack Ogbomoso power station

SERAP described the ruling as “a travesty and miscarriage of justice,” arguing that the judgment was legally and procedurally flawed. The post SERAP appeals N100m DSS defamation judgment, seeks stay of execution appeared first on Vanguard News.

To ensure sanity and safety on roads across its metropolis. Lagos State government has concluded plans to launch a state-owned driver’s licence in collaboration with the federal government. The state’s commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this at the 2026 annual ministerial briefing, commemorating the seventh year in the second term in office of Governor […]

The Federal Government is currently in talks with the World Bank for a new $1.25 billion loan, according to a document obtained by Channels Television. The document titled ‘Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration’ noted that the proposed loan will finance ongoing economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness. According to the document, talks are […] The post Despite $51.86bn Debt, FG In Talks With World Bank For Fresh $1.25bn Loan appeared first on OsunDefender.

LeBron James says he hasn’t decided on his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept from the NBA playoffs, leaving him to consider retirement. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-playoffs-i-havent-decided-on-my-future-says-lebron-james/

Tension has mounted in Akwa Ibom political space ahead of the electioneering with opposition aspirants accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of resorting to intimidation to suppress dissenting voices. So far, two opposition aspirants – the former minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, who had bought the […]

A man who became a PhD holder at 27 took to the streets to protest his unemployment. Many reacted after seeing what he wrote on his placard as the video trended.

Who is Djimon Hounsou's wife? The actor has never been married. Explore his relationship history which includes a long-term partnership with Kimora Lee Simmons.

A retired police commissioner, Ikechukwu Ayodele Aduba, has described the federal government’s selective approach to heritage repatriation and curricular design as counter productive and fuels separatist sentiment. The position may not be unconnected to the global publicity and diplomatic pressure for the return of Benin bronzes while Igbo-Ukwu artefacts-evidence that reframes Nigeria antiquity itself remain […]

The Delta State Government has kicked off a statewide revalidation exercise for beneficiaries of its Widows Welfare Scheme, moving to clean up records and tighten the screws on accountability. The exercise, which began on Monday at the Uvwie Local Government Council Secretariat, is designed to update beneficiaries’ data and ensure transparency in the administration of […]