Residents of Achida community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State have repelled a bandit attack, with one suspected assailant killed during the confrontation. The development was disclosed in a post shared on Thursday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via his X handle. Security and local sources said the incident occurred […] Sokoto residents repel bandit attack, kill one suspect

The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for advancing technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Held… This article Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) 2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has shut down Paradise Estate located at the Life Camp Extension of Abuja, over alleged violations of consumer rights. The enforcement followed accusations that the estate failed to deliver housing units to purchasers despite full payment. According to the Commission, the decision was based on multiple complaints […] Alleged housing fraud: FCCPC seals off Abuja estate

A man who bought a 6kVA solar inverter and 16kWh battery shares his experience battling poor electricity in his neighborhood, revealing he installed a solar system.

Roby Ekpo rejects wife Mayowa Lambe’s ₦100m demand over podcast claims, vowing to fight the lawsuit and present contradictory evidence in court. Read More: https://punchng.com/roby-ekpo-rejects-%e2%82%a6100m-demand-vows-to-fight-mayowa-lambe-in-court/

In a decisive move to curb the cultivation of illicit substances, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has strengthened its Alternative Development (AD) initiative through a strategic partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The agency also carried out a field assessment of Artemisia annua cultivation in Ibafo, Ogun State. During a […] NDLEA, FUNAAB move against illegal drugs with Artemisia farming

Brazilian defender Militao has a left thigh injury, while Turkish attacking midfielder Guler is sidelined with a right thigh problem, the club said. The post Real Madrid Suffer Double Injury Blow appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Anambra State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, on Thursday held a private meeting with Bauchi State Governor, at the Government House in Bauchi. The high-level meeting, which took place at the Presidential Lounge, was conducted behind closed doors, with details of discussions yet to be made public as of press time. [...]

Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of music star Burna Boy, has defended her son's character, amid the claims of him being arrogant.

COVID-19’s return is not just as a virus, but as a mirror, reflecting who we are, what we believe, and how easily a nation can be pulled between science and suspicion. The moment the news broke that fresh infections quietly threading their way back into Nigeria, it did more than alert public health officials. It […]

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has fixed April 30 as the final deadline for membership revalidation and registration ahead of the 2027 general election. The post APGA fixes April 30 deadline for membership revalidation, registration appeared first on Vanguard News.

No further official written statement detailing the order has been publicly released beyond the reported social media post.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has granted an immediate waiver of fees for the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja campus. The post Wike waives C-of-O fees for Nigerian Law School appeared first on Vanguard News.

Czechia returns to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with memories from the days of Czechoslovakia reaching two finals. Now, after two decades away, the team is back on football’s biggest stage and eager to write a new chapter. The post Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Czechia return after 20-year wait appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover the correct National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) ACCEPTANCE LETTER format and learn some interesting details about NYSC acceptance letter in Nigeria.

A Nigerian man warned Lagos solar permit rules could increase rents, as the state clarified the fee applies only to government-owned housing estates.

Initiated in 2021 as a presidential intervention, the project was a critical response to the prolonged power outage caused by insurgents vandalising power infrastructure, leaving the state without electricity for nearly two years. The post Zulum Commends Tinubu’s Approval Of ₦68bn For Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant  appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigerian Army and the Kaduna State Government have stepped up efforts to address seasonal security threats through closer collaboration among security agencies, communities and other stakeholders. Governor Uba Sani stated this during a security sector stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna, which focused on recurring threats such as banditry, farmer-herder clashes, abductions and attacks on rural […] Kaduna govt, Army intensify efforts to tackle seasonal insecurity

Duke Udi advises Eric Chelle on player selection for Nigeria's national team amid Stanley Nwabali's clubless status ahead of upcoming Unity Cup and friendlies.

The EFCC's N2.8 billion contract fraud charges against Mr Sirika and his co-defendants partly rest on the rejected pieces of evidence. The post Court rejects EFCC’s key evidence in ex-minister, Hadi Sirika’s N2.8 billion fraud trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation, UN-FAO, has already projected that the number of Nigerians facing hunger could reach 35.7 million by August this year. The post VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE:  Public-Private sector leaders raise concerns over food security appeared first on Vanguard News.

April 23, (THEWILL) — By all early indicators, the 2027 conversation in Akwa Ibom is not beginning with uncertainty; it is taking shape around continuity. Across political, professional, and community circles, endorsements for Governor Umo Eno’s second-term bid are emerging sooner than expected. But beneath the surface of this growing support lies a more layered […] The post OPINION: Why Umo Eno Is Gaining Momentum For 2027 And What Akwa Ibom People Still Demand appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

President Tinubu requests Senate approval for a $516m external loan to fund the crucial Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, a key infrastructure project. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-seeks-516m-loan-approval-for-sokoto-badagry-superhighway/

Ginger, a technology platform for beauty businesses, has partnered with FCMB SheVentures to unveil “Built to Last,” a year-long programme aimed at strengthening women-led beauty enterprises across Nigeria.

April 23, (THEWILL) — When the dust finally settles on the streets of Osogbo, Iwo, and Ile-Ife, the people of Osun aren’t going to be talking about how well a politician can dance or how many flashy slogans were printed on billboards. They are going to be talking about the weight of their pockets and […] The post OPINION: Broken Promises, Empty Pockets And Osun’s Plight appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

April 23, (THEWILL) — Barcelona teenage forward, Lamine Yamal, is facing a potential race against time to be fit for the 2026 World Cup after suffering a suspected hamstring injury in the club’s 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on Wednesday night. Yamal converted a penalty he had won to settle the match […] The post Hamstring Blow Threatens To End Yamal’s Season, Cloud Spain’s World Cup Hopes appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Real Madrid's faint hopes of overhauling Barcelona in La Liga suffered a further blow on Thursday with both Eder Militao and Arda Guler ruled out for the rest of the season. The post Real Madrid suffer double injury blow appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Janefrances Chibuzor The revival of the Nwonyo Fishing Festival in Taraba State has drawn renewed regional interest, with leaders from Middle Belt states pledging support for tourism collaboration, following the successful staging of the cultural event at Nwonyo Lake in Ibi. Speaking at the festival, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, who […] The post Nwonyo Fishing Festival Returns As Middle Belt States Signal Tourism Partnership With Taraba appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Labour Party’s Peter Obi and PDP’s Governor Bala Mohammed held a closed-door meeting in Bauchi, fueling speculation on political realignments. Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-bala-mohammed-in-closed-door-meeting/

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi touched down in Bauchi on Thursday, stepping straight into high-stakes political talks with Governor Bala Mohammed amid shifting opposition alliances. Obi, now a leading figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, was received at the Government House before heading into a closed-door meeting with the governor at […]

A community leader warns that heavily armed bandits have overrun forest areas in Ikwerre, Rivers State, abducting residents while authorities remain silent The post Bandits killing, kidnapping residents in Rivers community, group cries out appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission has called on citizens to revive a deep-rooted reading culture as a critical step toward building a society that values and protects creative expression. Director-General of the Commission, Dr. John Asein, stressed that encouraging reading habits would not only promote knowledge but also guarantee that creators receive due recognition and reward […]

A storm is brewing in Kaduna as a coalition of retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries has raised the alarm over the government’s continued refusal to honour agreements on the restoration of their full pension benefits. In a strongly worded statement issued Thursday in Kaduna, the aggrieved retirees, through their legal representative, Mr. Tanimu […]

A Plateau State High Court on Thursday remanded four suspects in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, over the March 28, 2026 killings in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area, and adjourned the matter till April 30, 2026, for arraignment. The arraignment could not proceed due to the absence of […]

The meeting comes against the backdrop of Mohammed’s public disclosure on March 31 that his preferred destination for defection was the African Democratic Congress.  The post Peter Obi in Bauchi for closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed appeared first on Vanguard News.

April 23, (THEWILL) — Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube star behind the MrBeast brand, is facing a federal lawsuit filed on April 22, 2026, by a former employee alleging sexual harassment, gender bias, and retaliation. The lawsuit was filed in the United States by Lorrayne Mavromatis, who worked at Beast Industries from 2022 to 2025. In […] The post YouTube Star MrBeast Faces Lawsuit From Former Employee Over Harassment Allegations appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.