The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) as part of broader discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The call was made during a visit to Abuja by the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State […]

Osun voters want the next governor to focus on security and public safety, employment and economic growth, education, according to International Press Centre (IPC), but candidates use proxies to present ideas on TV, radio With the Osun gubernatorial election scheduled for August 15, 2026, political conversation across the state is intensifying. According to INEC, 2,339,233 registered […] The post Osun 2026: 85% Ready to Vote, But Candidates Avoid Issues and Use Proxies appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The football gods did not disappoint, and the sheer grit of England collided head-on with the fierce, emotional self-belief of Argentina The post It’s now master vs prodigy as Ballon d’Or race is blown open, by Stephanie Shaakaa  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to urgently restore the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries to commercial operation, saying the move will strengthen competition, improve energy security and help stabilise fuel prices across the country. The News Chronicle reports that the association believes Nigeria’s downstream […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency, Mr Pius Abang Besong, has accused the Cross River State government of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation against his 2027 aspiration to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives. Besong, who spoke in Calabar, alleged that the state political establishment was weaponising state institutions […]

Convener of The Gap Parliament Nigeria, Mr Dele Oluwatade, has canvassed the adoption of a genuine regional system of government in Nigeria, He said it offers a stronger framework for tackling insecurity, promoting development and strengthening the country’s federal structure. In a position paper titled “Envisioning a Federal Future: The Case for Regional Governance in […]

BBNaija Season 11 premieres on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s edition, themed “Everything Is For The Taking,” features a record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize, the largest in the show’s history. The reality show will air 24 hours a day on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 49, with live streaming available […] The post ‘Everything Is For The Taking’: Big Brother Naija Season 11 Premieres July 26 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Healthy and Sanitise Environment Foundation (THASEF) has commended Governor Alex Chioma Otti of Abia State for his bold and visionary investment in smart school buildings across the state. The group described the initiative as a transformative step towards improving the quality of education and securing a brighter future for Abia pupils. In a statement […]

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has given the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, a seven-day ultimatum to step aside over the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila, warning that it will stage nationwide protests if its demands are not met. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National President, Isah Abubakar, the […] The post Mary Habiba: NYCN Gives Umahi Ultimatum To Resign, Threatens Nationwide Protest appeared first on OsunDefender.

Stakeholders in Rivers State have insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara did not breach any constitutional provisions by presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill before the House of Assembly in July 2026 instead of December 2025. The stakeholders, who spoke with LEADERSHIP in Port Harcourt, the state capital, said it was right for the governor to wait […]

Accra, the capital of Ghana, has hosted military chaplains and religious affairs specialists from 10 West African countries attending the inaugural West Africa Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS), co-hosted by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Ghana Armed Forces. The three-day symposium, which was also attended by representatives of the U.S. State Partnership Program, aims […]

The Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, has said that the people of the state do not know any other candidate for the 2027 presidential race except President Bola Tinubu. Emelumba said this while conducting journalists and government officials on a tour of federal and state government projects organised […]

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has identified education and healthcare as the twin pillars for rebuilding Nigeria, insisting that sustainable national development must begin with massive investments in human capital. In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, Obi said his proposal forms part of his broader roadmap, […]

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said with stable production and lack of major pipeline infractions championed by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and other security agencies, Nigeria has exceeded its crude oil production quota set by the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). NUPRC’s head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, disclosed […]

Human rights activist Joe Israel has released a video online showing controversial content creator Odogwu Asaba, pleading for forgiveness in handcuffs following his arrest for the alleged rape of a 20-year-old lady who later committed suicide. In the recorded footage, Odogwu Asaba is seen on his knees in handcuffs, desperately begging the family of the […]

As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has expressed optimism that Benue state is on course to reclaim its former prominence, assuring residents that renewed efforts are underway to restore the state’s lost glory. This comes as political heavyweights from the All Progressives […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has called for an investigation into the alleged N130 billion airport project in Governor Ademola Adeleke’s hometown Ede, raising concerns over the reported project cost, contract award process and transparency. The party, through the Head of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Osun APC Governorship Campaign […] The post APC Alleges Inflation, Demands Probe of N130bn Airport Project In Adeleke’s Hometown appeared first on OsunDefender.

The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the North West, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima, on his re-nomination as vice-presidential candidate of the APC by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The APC National Vice Chairman (North-West) thanked President Tinubu for taking the right decision in nominating the […]