A young Nigerian lady has gone viral after speaking up about her academic journey in UI. Netizens congratulated her massively in the comments section.

The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping the Cavaliers. Read fan reactions and celebrity sightings. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-york-knicks-end-27-year-wait-reach-first-nba-finals/

The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected recruitment fraudster in Taraba for defrauding victims of N3.6m under the guise of securing army recruitment slo Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-man-over-n3-6m-recruitment-scam-in-taraba/

The outbreak continues to spread across parts of Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The post Africa Secures $498.8m Ebola Response Pledges appeared first on Channels Television.

Muhammad Dalhatu has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Kano State after defeating the ex-military head's son, Mohammed Abacha.

The singer, born Tyla Laura Seethal, won the Best Afrobeats Artist category, defeating top African acts including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema and Moliy. The post Tyla makes history with double America Music Awards win appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s debt levels remain moderate compared to other African countries, and the country is creditworthy to take additional loans for infrastructure development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has said. Onanuga, who is the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made the remarks in a post on his X handle while comparing Nigeria’s debt […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, affirming that he remains eligible to run based on earlier judicial decisions and imposing a N20 million fine on the plaintiff for lack of merit. The court held that previous judgments […] The post Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking to Bar Jonathan From 2027 Presidential Race appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has hailed the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA, Shehu Mohammed Tasiu, and his team for transforming the naval base through several developmental and welfare projects. Vice Admiral Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Suleiman Dantsoho Ibrahim, gave the commendation during […] CNS Abbas hails NNS DELTA Commander, Tasiu, team for transforming base through developmental projects

Nigeria’s private sector credit recorded a major decline after the Central Bank of Nigeria reduced interest rates earlier this year, raising fresh concerns over weak lending to businesses and productive sectors of the economy.   The News Chronicle reports that private sector credit dropped to N80.59 trillion in April 2026 from N94.61 trillion recorded in […]

The Borno State Government has announced a temporary restriction on vehicular and human movement during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as part of measures to strengthen security across the state. The directive, approved by Governor Babagana Zulum, was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar. According […] Eid-el-Kabir: Borno govt restricts movement over security concerns

The presidency has urged worshippers in Kwara and Kogi states to suspend mountain prayer gatherings temporarily due to rising insecurity concerns.

Babcock University has recognised and celebrated seven excellent law graduates who achieved an outstanding result with first-class honours at Nigerian Law School.

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command, has strengthened security deployments across the nation’s capital to ensure a peaceful and safe Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has activated a coordinated joint security architecture under the code name “Operation Sweep […] Eid-el-Kabir: Police activate Operation Sweep FCT, assure safety of residents

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has claimed that infidelity on the part of a woman affects her relationship or marriage more than that of a cheating man. Featuring in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, the actor argued that, unlike men, women lose interest in their relationships once they begin to cheat.  He stated […] Women lose interest in relationships, marriage once they begin to cheat – Yuletide Edochie.

By Ado Oyeyemi A former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, has withdrawn from the governorship primary of the Accord Party in Oyo State, citing alleged manipulation of the party structure and rising violence within the party. Owoseni, who also served as security adviser to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, announced his withdrawal [...]

Arsenal's internal frustration has risen after a leaked clip of Mikel Arteta declaring they'll be champions of Europe sparks mixed fan reactions online.

The Nigerian naira traded within a narrow range against the United States dollar on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid continued efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to stabilise the foreign exchange market. At the official market, data from the Central Bank […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, May 26, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf approves a N20,000 Eid-el-Kabir package for civil servants, highlighting his commitment to worker welfare amid economic challenges.

The federal government and the World Bank have agreed to cancel $717.7 million in undisbursed financing under a power-sector recovery programme after key reform milestones were not met and sector conditions changed. World Bank documents show the cancellation ends the remaining portion of a $1.52 billion Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP), according to Channels TV […]

Public health officials across the United States, Canada, and Mexico are stepping up preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup as concerns grow about infectious diseases, extreme weather, and food safety risks during the tournament.   Millions of football fans are expected to travel among 16 host cities for the event set for June and […]

The police identified the suspect as Asuquo Etim, a resident of Etebi Village in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The post Police arrest 63-year-old suspected drug dealer, recover bags of cannabis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

One thread ties the entire volume together, and it is the one announced in the title. Leading with our humanity means beginning with the recognition that the people who programmes are designed to serve are not a homogeneous beneficiary class. They are individuals, differentiated by proximity to power and by the irreducible specificity of their […] The post Amina A. Salihu: Redefining leadership, while leading with humanity, By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Defending champions Argentina and England will have their World Cup teams based in Kansas City under a list of training sites announced by FIFA on Monday. The post Full list: FIFA announces 48 World Cup team base training sites appeared first on Vanguard News.

Indian refiners have turned to imports from Nigeria and other Africa oil producers as well as Latin America after supplies from the Middle ‌East were disrupted as the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, data provided by trade sources show. Refiners in the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer bought […]

The statement added that specialised units, including the Rapid Response Squad, Counter Terrorism Unit, Mining Marshals and Crack Squad, had also been placed on high alert to tackle any possible security threats.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Katsina State has confirmed the death of nine persons and injuries to 17 others following a tragic road accident involving a commercial bus and a trailer along the Kankia-Katsina highway.

…Says Over 10 million Votes Proves Majority Stand Firmly With The Renewed Hope Agenda A coalition of labour leaders, professionals and artisans operating under the aegis of Working People United (WOPU) has congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) on his last weekend victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries. According to the results […]

A professor in a Nigerian university celebrated his daughter, who bagged a PhD degree at 26. His post caught many people’s attention on social media.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Baba Azare, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Uyo on Monday. The post Police recover 69 firearms, arrest 178 suspects in Akwa Ibom within five months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market showed greater stability in April 2026 as the naira strengthened against the United States dollar, supported by aggressive liquidity-control measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria.   The News Chronicle reports that the naira appreciated by N19.67 during the month, closing at an average exchange rate of N1,361.51/$, compared with […]

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja shares heartwarming baby shower moments, showcasing her stepdaughter's bond with her newborn son amidst recent controversies.

The returning office for the People’s Democratic party (PDP) Governorship primaries for Enugu state , High Chief Wisdom Okoye has declared Chief Sampson Nnamani as winner of the election with 7,542 votes to defeat former Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji who polled 121 votes . Declaring the results in Enugu , Chief Wisdom stated […]

  A 25-year-old fashion designer, Kowiu Oloyede, arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly posting misleading videos about bandits and kidnapping in Atan, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, has admitted that he created the clips to gain popularity on TikTok like Nigerian streamer Peller. OSUN DEFENDER reports that Oloyede, popularly known on TikTok as […] The post I Created Fake Bandit Videos To Be Famous Like Peller — Ogun Suspect appeared first on OsunDefender.

Iranian authorities on Tuesday executed a man after convicting him of cooperation with and espionage for Israel's Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said. The post Iran executes man over cooperation with Israel’s Mossad appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election conducted across wards in Abia State. Atiku polled 25,153 votes to defeat his closest rival, Rotimi Amaechi, who secured 18,339 votes in the exercise. Businessman and presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, came third with 3,264 votes. The result was […]