A student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, has been found dead in his apartment after allegedly committing suicide in his off-campus residence. The lifeless body of the deceased student, identified as Audi Emmanuel, was found dangling from a rope and already emitting an offensive odour. The incident, which occurred along Awolowo Road, Emure-Ile, Owo […] RUGIPO student allegedly commit suicide

Hamzat, who has served as Lagos deputy since 2019, has intensified consultations, meeting Femi Gbajabiamila, and secured backing from the GAC and Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his governorship bid. The post Hamzat Forcing Consensus, Scared Of Primaries, Says Lagos APC Gov Aspirant Ajose appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Borno State Commissioner for Works,Mustapha Gubio has officially declared his interest in the 2027 governorship election after obtaining the All Progressives Congress, APC, nomination and expression of interest forms valued at N50 million in Abuja. The forms were reportedly collected on his behalf on Tuesday, marking a formal entry into the race for the […] 2027: Ex-Borno commissioner picks APC governorship form

The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 elections, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said whoever is going to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election must be a man of impeccable character. The post Whoever is going to defeat Tinubu must be impeccable – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the disciplinary trial and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman over the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine “Mene” Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, after authorities confirmed the officer violated Force Order 237 and established operational procedures governing the use of firearms. Ogidi, described by family members […] The post Delta Extrajudicial Killing: IGP Orders Disciplinary Trial Of ASP appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Bashir Bolarinwa declares his bid for the Kwara governorship in 2027, promising to tackle insecurity and prioritise education, healthcare, and economic growth.

The petitioners described Isaacs Kekemeke's aspiration as a "political overreach," "ill-timed and ill-conceived," despite his constitutional rights to contest. The post 2027: Ondo APC chieftains oppose senatorial ambition of party’s South-west chief, petition Yilwatda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that he is set to abandon the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP. Datti Baba-Ahmed announced this on Tuesday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He attributed his decision to internal disagreements within […] BREAKING: 2027: I am leaving Labour Party to join PRP – Datti Baba-Ahmed

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Ademola Lookman has returned to training with Atlético Madrid, but manager Diego Simeone remains uncertain about his availability for tomorrow night’s UEFA Champions League semifinal clash against Arsenal. Simeone revealed that the Nigerian forward is still dealing with discomfort in his abductor muscle—an issue that forced him off in the Copa [...]

EFCC PRESS RELEASE Alleged N1.63b Money Laundering: EFCC Re-arraigns Bauchi Accountant-General, One other A banker identified as Abimbola Williams on Tuesday narrated in court how multi-million cash transfers were made from Bauchi State Sub-treasury Account to an account of an unregistered Bureau De Change operator, Jasfad Resources at 18 different times and on different dates. […]

“She has played a pivotal role in deepening the Bank's retail footprint, expanding our customer base, and strengthening our proposition to small and medium-sized businesses across our markets,” the bank stated. The post Access Bank deputy managing director to retire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Edo State Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, Sani Kabir and Hamza Nuhu, near Edo State University. Arms including Dane guns and ammunition were recove Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-kidnappers-recover-arms-in-edo/

A 20-year-old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Ondo State was found hanging in his room in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/20-year-old-ondo-poly-student-found-dead-in-apartment/

The Nigeria Police Force condemns the fatal police shooting in Delta of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, and has ordered the trial of the officer responsible. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-condemn-killing-of-suspect-in-delta-order-officers-trial/

Niger Delta APC chieftain, Promise Lawuru, picks nomination form to contest the 2027 Reps race, aiming to unseat the incumbent in Warri Federal Constituenc Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndelta-apc-chieftain-joins-reps-race-picks-nomination-form/

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the heartwarming moment a Nigerian man was treated specially by his wife onboard a flight.

The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, who disclosed this in Makurdi, said the state is on high alert following a reported COVID-19 case involving a Chinese national in Cross River The post COVID : Benue activates emergency response appeared first on Vanguard News.

Delta police reacted to a viral video of an Effurun shooting, confirmed the officer’s arrest, and explained what led to the incident while outlining next steps

The Delta State Police Command has announced the next move after an officer tied and killed a suspect in public, leading to outrage from Nigerians.

Jigawa State has called on the media to intensify public awareness campaigns on the importance of immunisation, aimed at eliminating non-compliance across the state. The State Immunisation Officer, Dr Shehu Ibrahim, made the call during a one-day mass mobilisation dialogue on the polio campaign and routine immunisation, organised by the State Primary Health Care Development […] Jigawa urges media to boost immunisation awareness, tackle vaccine refusal

The EFCC re-arraigns Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sirajo Jaja, and a BDC operator over an alleged N1.6 billion money laundering and fraud case. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-re-arraigns-bauchi-ag-bdc-operator-over-n1-6bn-fraud/

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Leaders of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, in Lagos East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Senator Adetokunbo Abiru for another term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement, which took place on Tuesday at the residence of Otunba Busura Alebiosu, GAC and apex leader in Lagos East, was a strong, resounding […] The post 2027: Lagos East GAC leaders endorse Sen Abiru’s re-election appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, which occurred in Effurun, Delta State. Reports indicate that operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway regarding a suspect apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to […] Effurun shooting: IGP reacts as police officer kills suspect, assures justice

The lawyer was said to have been assaulted by the task force officials on 20 January at a plaza in Eke-Awka Market in Awka, the Anambra State capital, after he allegedly interfered with their enforcement exercise. The post NBA vows justice for lawyer assaulted by task force officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Zamfara senator Kabir Marafa defects again, joining the NDC from the ADC after only three weeks, citing internal party litigation as the reason. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-zamfara-senator-marafa-dumps-adc-for-ndc-three-weeks-after-defection/

Baba-Ahmed, who was the vice presidential candidate alongside Peter Obi under the Labour Party in 2023, described the idea of a single opposition candidate in 2027 as “a lie.” The post Unified Opposition Presidential Candidate In 2027 Impossible – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Channels Television.

“I was very convinced that I could drink alcohol. Jesus turned water into wine, so why not?“ The post ‘Why I stopped drinking alcohol’ – Yemi Osinbajo recounts defining moment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A newly – completed $56.5 million building complex funded by the People’s Republic of China has been handed over to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as part of measures to strengthen relations between both sides. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said the […]

The Kenyan online betting market continues to evolve, and players are becoming more demanding of the quality of service. When choosing a platform, local users pay attention not only to the coefficients, but also to the convenience of the interface, the availability of familiar payment systems and the reliability of withdrawals. 1Win Kenya has been […] The post 1Win Kenya: The Best Betting and Casino Platform in Kenya appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Get the starting line-ups for the Champions League semi-final first leg as Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich against Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and PSG. Read More: https://punchng.com/kane-leads-bayern-kvaratskhelia-in-psg-line-up-for-champions-league-semi/

The Lagos State House of Assembly has appointed Adenike Osinowo as the new Clerk, following the removal of Olalekan Onafeko. Learn about the new appointees Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-assembly-removes-clerk-confirms-new-appointments/

The ruling clarifies the commission’s mandate over consumer complaints in regulated sectors, drawing a line between professional discipline and consumer protection in healthcare services. The post Court affirms FCCPC powers to investigate medical negligence cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A former Zamfara senator, Kabir Marafa, on Tuesday formally defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The post Sen Marafa defects from ADC, joins NDC as party targets North-West support appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent Hajj Reporters warns that the soaring cost of Jet A1 fuel poses a serious threat to the successful airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The post Jet Fuel Hike: Group canvasses subsidy for Hajj air carriers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

World Cup fans in New York will be able to see games in free fan zones, organisers and city officials announced on Tuesday, amid worries about the sky-high cost of watching this premier sporting event. New York is among the host cities for the World Cup, which is being shared by the United States, Mexico […]

Oluwatobiloba Falokun, a medical student from OAU, excels with 11 distinctions, emerging joint top in his class. He celebrated his academic journey and achievements.