A 25-year-old man has died after accidentally falling into a soakaway in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Authorities urge caution around uncovered openings. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-year-old-man-dies-after-falling-into-soakaway-in-oyo/

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has revealed that adapting to the Premier League felt more natural to him than his stint in the Netherlands. Despite initially facing criticism at Ajax, Bassey subsequently moved to Fulham, where he has since established himself as one of the division’s leading defenders. The Nigeria international has become a pivotal […]

Edo State Police successfully rescued all 13 passengers abducted along the Benin-Lagos expressway, utilizing drones and bush-combing tactics. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-13-victims-abducted-along-benin-lagos-expressway/

His rival, Stanley Osifo, recorded zero votes. The post Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary In Akwa Ibom With 389,197 Votes appeared first on Channels Television.

Mr Namadi expressed confidence that the outcome of the presidential primary would send a strong signal to opposition parties that the APC is on track for a sweeping victory at all levels in the 2027 general elections. The post Jigawa gov reaffirms one million votes pledge for Tinubu in 2027 presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

May 23 (THEWILL) — The Edo State Police Command says it has rescued all 13 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Lagos Expressway, following a coordinated operation involving aerial surveillance, drones, intelligence gathering and sustained bush-combing tactics. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Benin City, […] The post Edo Police Rescue All 13 Abducted Passengers Along Benin-Lagos Expressway appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Governor Fubara said the successful outcome of the primary was a result of proper planning and coordination by party stakeholders. The post APC Presidential Primary: Tinubu Dominates With 280,468 Votes As Osifo Records Zero appeared first on Channels Television.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned the Senegalese football supporters jailed after violence at the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat for "humanitarian reasons", a royal court statement said on Saturday. The post Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for ‘humanitarian reasons’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The army said the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Nigeria-Cameroon border in the Sector 1 area of the joint task force operation. The post 12 terrorists killed in foiled attack on Borno military base — Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has announced plans to constitute a reconciliation and peace committee to address grievances arising from the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in the state. Kefas made the disclosure while reacting to the outcome of the APC presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly primaries. He called on aggrieved […]

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Kaduna State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as presidential candidate in next year’s election on Saturday. The affirmation exercise, conducted across all 255 political wards in the 23 local government areas of the state, witnessed a large turnout of party members and stakeholders who rallied behind […] Affirmation: Kaduna APC unanimously endorse Tinubu

May 23 (THEWILL) — A former governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has led the door-to-door campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to monitor the presidential primary election in his ward, declaring that the reelection of the President is not negotiable. Eradiri, who represented the campaign founded by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias […] The post President Tinubu’s Re-Election Not Negotiable – Eradiri appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Mr Galadima polled 414,444 votes, while House of Representatives member Abdulrazak Namdas placed second with 86,004 votes. Abdulrahman Haske came third with 65,424 votes. The post Galadima wins Adamawa APC governorship primary, Haske fumes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday secured a decisive victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held at L2 Ward, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, polling a total of 4,996 votes. The exercise featured two aspirants for the APC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election — President Tinubu […]

Three persons were reportedly killed, several others sustained injuries while some were abducted following separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. The post Three killed, commuters abducted as ‘herdsmen’ attack Benue communities, Police checkpoint appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Nigeria’s Flamingos put one foot in the next round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after a commanding 5-0 victory over Guinea in the first leg of their second-round clash in Abidjan on Saturday. Captain Harmony Chidi starred for the Flamingos with a brilliant hat-trick, while Oluwakemi Adegbuyi [...]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general election, has secured a unanimous victory in Mafa Ward of Borno State, the home ward of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The direct primary election was held at Mafa Central Primary School and supervised by the Chairperson […]

May 23 (THEWILL) — Former Zamfara State Governor and Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, on Saturday, led thousands of supporters in his hometown and Maradun South ward (Runfar Makaranta) to reaffirm support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. […] The post Matawalle Leads Zamfara APC In Formal Endorsement Of President Tinubu’s 2027 Ambition appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

President Bola Tinubu secured 450,517 votes in the APC presidential primary in Gombe, demonstrating strong support for his 2027 bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-wins-apc-primary-in-gombe-with-450517-votes/

Naval Commander Yilchini Jan Bida (rtd.), an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Plateau State, has rejected the outcome of the exercise, describing the process and the declared results as “flawed” and lacking credibility. Bida, in a statement issued in Jos, expressed strong objection to the declaration of Governor Caleb Mutfwang […]

The Director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center and Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Prof. Kunle Odunsi, has raised concerns over the rising global burden of cancer, revealing that one in four people will develop the disease in their lifetime. Prof. Odunsi made this known in Abuja during the public […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 38 suspects during a two-day raid on drug hotspots across Kano metropolis ahead of the Eid al-Kabir celebrations. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, on Saturday, the operation, carried out under the agency’s ongoing “Operation Sharar Mafaka”, […] NDLEA arrests 38 suspects in Kano drug raid ahead of Eid al-Kabir

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged winner in the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election held across Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, May 23. He secured a total of 389,197 votes cast by party delegates across the state, as announced by the State Collation Officer, Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of the state. Governor […] Tinubu wins with 389,197 votes at APC presidential primary in Akwa Ibom

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma warns that Nigerian democracy is at risk without a strong opposition to challenge the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 electio Read More: https://punchng.com/democracy-at-risk-without-strong-opposition-uzodinma-warns-after-apc-primary/

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party. President Tinubu stated this after he participated in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise has further deepened the [...]

The major contender of President Bola Tinubu in the APC 2026 presidential primary election has lost third state in his region in the ongoing poll to the president.

The participants reaffirmed their commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections The post Ogun APC leaders, members hold statewide pro-Tinubu peaceful rally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme formally submits his candidacy to contest against Florentino Perez in the upcoming Real Madrid elections. Learn more a Read More: https://punchng.com/spanish-bizman-riquelme-to-contest-against-perez-in-real-madrid-elections/

The ADC said tension escalated when “no fewer than three truckloads of armed police officers” arrived at the facility while its leaders waited The post ADC leaders denied access to El-Rufai in custody, ICPC gives reason appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ADC Youth leaders in Enugu endorse Rotimi Amaechi for the 2027 presidential ticket, rejecting Atiku's claims and demanding transparency for the upcoming primary.

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the appointment of Prof. Segun Aina as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as a reflection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to engaging capable young Nigerians in governance. Oba Akanbi also commended President Tinubu for appointing Prof. Aina as the […] JAMB: Prof Aina’s appointment is reflection of Tinubu’s governance commitment — Oluwo

President Bola Tinubu secured 100,880 votes, defeating Stanley Osifo (0 votes) in the APC presidential primary in Osun State. Learn more about the peaceful Read More: https://punchng.com/osifo-scores-zero-as-tinubu-wins-apc-presidential-primary-in-osun/

Abdulaziz Ganduje, Umaru Ganduje's first son, has joined the NDC and obtained a nomination form to contest for a House of Representatives seat in Kano State.

Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, put up a commanding performance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Guinea in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifier in Abidjan on Saturday.

Polish striker Pajor opened the scoring on 55 minutes and netted again in the 69th minute, with Paralluelo's superb late strike ending the contest before she completed the rout of a stunned Lyon in stoppage time. The post Barcelona Thrash Lyon 4-0 To Win Women’s Champions League appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Ogun Governor Ibikunle Amosun declares APC members are united in their support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term ambition ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-are-united-for-tinubus-second-term-amosun/