"If they really want to contest or, I mean, if they want to give us real opposition, they should forget about their differences," Aliyu said. "I’m giving free advice now. Forget about differences. Let them rally around one person, all of them, and then beat us head-on."

Are Ace and Chelley still together? Discover how the fan-favourite couple fared after Love Island USA and learn their current relationship status.

Unlike the 2023 contest, which was heavily influenced by elite endorsements and coordinated political blocs, the emerging race is being reshaped by voter sentiment, performance records, and shifting grassroots loyalties. The post 2027 Taraba Governorship Race: Kefas, Bwacha and the shrinking power of endorsements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A State High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State Capital, has sentenced  a 34-year-old man, Johnbosco Chidera Ashiegbu to death by hanging after finding him guilty of serial armed robbery and kidnapping. Johnbosco, a native of Amaiyi Akabo in Ikeduru LGA of the State, was said to have been arrested in 2024 along Okigwe […] Imo court sentences 34-year-old man to death by hanging for kidnapping, armed robbery 

Political landscape in Ekiti State recorded another major shift on Sunday as a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Hon. Ademola Alade, formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, alongside scores of his supporters. The defection, which took place at Alade’s Awo Ekiti Ward in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government […] PDP ex-chairman, Ademola Alade, supporters defect to APC in Ekiti

A plane carrying 20 UK citizens evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, has landed in Manchester, northwest England, on Sunday, television footage showed. The flight arrived at the city’s airport from Tenerife, where the MV Hondius is currently moored. The British nationals are expected to be transferred to a hospital near […]

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development trains 100 dairy farmers in Oyo to boost dairy production with modern techniques and essential inputs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ministry-moves-to-boost-dairy-production-trains-farmers-in-oyo/

Former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has raised concerns over what he described as the slow pace of development in Taraba state, 35 years after its creation. Sambo stated that the state has not achieved the level of growth expected of states created during the same period, noting that his decision to join the […] Taraba has fallen behind after 35 years – Ex-minister, Mu’azu Sambo

Edo State Police command has arrested 12 suspected cultists in Auchi who allegedly mobilised to launch attacks on rivals. Seven confessed to being members. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-12-suspected-cultists-in-edo/

The screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for aspirants for the Rivers State House of Assembly has disqualified 63 aspirants and cleared 33 others for the forthcoming party primaries ahead 2027 elections. LEADERSHIP observed that majority of those who were not cleared were supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while all those cleared were […]

Young Chinedu and his mother Yetunde lived in the shadow of a tragic accident. When Chinedu hears a stranger hum a private song, a twenty-year lie finally breaks.

The Premier League title race intensifies as Arsenal and Manchester City secure crucial wins, keeping City in contention despite Arsenal being five points clear.

After her stepmom burns her college acceptance letter, a young woman's future seems lost—until a stranger arrives with her late mother's secret message.

Former Premier League assistant referee, Darren Cann, has said VAR’s decision to rule out Calum Wilson’s late goal against Arsenal, was the correct call. The Gunners were heading to a 1-0 win, thanks to Leandro Trossard’s late goal, when Wilson forced the ball home. Although the goal was awarded on the pitch, the referee was […]

The board of the Nigeria National League ( NNL) has confirmed the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) as well as ratified the demotion of 10 clubs to the Nation wide League One following their poor performance in the just concluded 2025/2026 league season. This was part of the […]

BetPawa has paid out more than ₦295 million in bonuses and end-of-season awards following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, capped by Sporting Lagos’ dramatic Super 4 triumph in Ikenne, Ogun State.

The Ooni of Ife celebrates Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on his 100th birthday, describing him as a pillar of wisdom and moral leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/fasoranti-a-surviving-pillar-of-wisdom-moral-leadership-ooni/

The Katsina State Government approved a N3.8 billion loan to secure 3,890 Hajj slots for intending pilgrims for the 2026 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-approves-n3-8bn-loan-to-secure-3890-hajj-slots/

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru, says there is no official report yet from the party’s screening committee following questions over whether Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been screened. On Sunday, Fubara had stormed out of the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening hall in Abuja, 20 minutes after entering […] The post APC Yet To Issue Report On Fubara’s Screening – Basiru appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently direct Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Yomi Arowosafe, Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing or diverted ₦26.9 billion […] The post SERAP Queries USPF Spending, Seeks Accountability Over Alleged ₦26.9bn Missing Funds appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 11, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the high-level Africa-France Summit focused on strengthening cooperation between Africa and France on key global development priorities, including green growth, energy transition, digital transformation, and sustainable financing. THEWILL reports that the summit is being co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto, […] The post Africa-France Summit: Tinubu Joins Macron, Ruto in Nairobi for Discussion on Green Growth, Digital Future appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

They were disqualified by the APC Screening Committee chaired by Muraine Ajibola.

JAMB held its 2026 Policy Meeting on May 11, 2026, in Abuja, where stakeholders set UTME cut-off marks, admission guidelines, and awarded institutions.

Queen Mercy Atang, the BBNaija star, stunned at AMVCA 2026 in a bold 'bread outfit', revealing its journey and sparking mixed reactions on social media.

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Rivers State House of Assembly Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), chaired by Muraina Ajibola, has concluded its screening exercise ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries, clearing 33 aspirants while disqualifying 65 others over multiple compliance and documentation issues. The screening exercise, which took place between May 9 […] The post Rivers APC Clears 33 Aspirants, Disqualifies 65 Over Screening Irregularities appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Tonto Dikeh celebrates herself on Mother’s Day with heartfelt words and Instagram posts, despite recent drama with her baby daddy. Her emotional tribute went viral.

  As an entrepreneur, you may reach a point where you begin thinking about how to expand your… This article How to Expand Your Business Beyond Your City or State in Nigeria appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira continued its impressive rally against the United States dollar, with fresh market data showing the local currency gaining momentum amid improving foreign exchange inflows and stronger investor confidence. In the first half of May, the naira has staged a notable recovery, pushing the exchange rate below the key […] The post Naira Extends Gains Against Dollar, Eyes Break Below N1,350/$ appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Daddy Freeze responds to BBNaija's Ilebaye's viral video of alleged abuse by her father, sharing his controversial views on discipline and substance abuse.

This is despite gory images that corroborated testimonies from locals alleging that villagers, including minors, died during the military operation. The post Despite pictorial evidence, military denies civilian casualties in Niger airstrikes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A lady who wanted to study engineering shared how she ended up writing UTME three times. She narrated her academic journey as she bagged an accounting degree.

Tension at University of Benin as unidentified gunmen fatally shoot a student near campus. Rising insecurity sparks fears among students and residents.

May 11, (THEWILL) — Britney Spears reflected on her “spiritual journey” in an Instagram post after pleading guilty to reckless driving following her arrest for driving under the influence. The 44-year-old pop star shared a photo of a yellow-and-white baby snake, writing: “Went to the pet store with my kids and look at what a […] The post Britney Spears Shares Spiritual Journey on Instagram After DUI Plea appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

At least two people were killed and several others injured in a fresh attack at Kyeng village in Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The fresh attack, which occurred on Sunday night, was reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani bandits who invaded the village and shot sporadically for several hours. National President of […] Bandits kill two, injure dozens in fresh attack on Plateau community

May 11, (THEWILL) — Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, claiming the electronics company used her image on TV packaging without permission. The lawsuit, filed on May 8 in the US District Court for the Central District of California, alleges that Samsung used a copyrighted photo of Lipa backstage […] The post Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Unauthorized Image Use on TV Boxes appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is considering a rule change that would allow Americans to mail handguns through the The post US considers allowing handgun shipments through mail appeared first on Tribune Online.