April 18, (THEWILL) — Chelsea have committed Moises Caicedo to an extended long-term contract that will keep the Ecuadorian at Stamford Bridge until 2033. The midfielder, who cost the club £115 million when he joined from Brighton and Hove Albion in August 2023, originally signed an eight-year agreement. The revised terms add a further two […] The post Caicedo Signs New Chelsea Contract To Stay At Stamford Bridge Until 2033 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The suspension came after government intervention, offering a temporary pause in a deepening aviation fuel crisis. The post Airline operators suspend planned shutdown temporarily after govt intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Politics is often described as the art of compromise, persuasion, and governance. Yet, in many societies, it has been reduced to a theatre of contradictions where truth is bent, morality is suspended, and loyalty is traded for convenience. At the center of this theatre stands the figure of the “politrickian*, a politician who thrives not […]

The management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has confirmed the disbursement of over N1.4 billion from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund....

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned a newly constructed Governor’s Office Complex in Borno State, describing it as a major step toward strengthening governance and improving service delivery. The project, delivered by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, is part of ongoing efforts to modernize key government facilities and create a more conducive working environment for officials […]

On the surface, football appears to be the ultimate meritocracy. Twenty-two players step onto the same pitch, compete under identical rules, and for the same 90 minutes, they share a common objective: victory. However, once the final whistle blows and the stadium empties, a less visible but equally telling divide emerges. Two players who stood […]

The Zamfara State Government has targeted 1.6 million children to be vaccinated in this round of immunisation exercise, urging parents to comply...

A young man identified as Musa has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly killing his mother, Nana, during a dispute over a N40 million inheritance in Abuja. According to reports obtained by The News Chronicle, the incident occurred on Monday night after the suspect demanded access to the […]

Former Senate President and ex-Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has accused Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of weaponising the judiciary to pursue a political vendetta, following renewed attempts to link him to the 2018 Offa robbery incident. In a statement issued on Friday night via his verified Facebook page, Saraki described the move as a […]

Political strategist and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf has warned that very soon bandits will be in the Nigerian Senate and the House of Reps. Speaking on Arise News, Yusuf said Nigerians were now paying bandits taxes and going to them for mediation in the North. He also […] Insecurity: Bandits will soon enter Nigerian Senate, House of Reps – Baba Yusuf

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran threatened to close the vital waterway once again if the US blockade continues. The post US Blockade Of Iranian Ports Will Remain If No Deal Reached – Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

INTRA-STATE cultural and subregional tensions are building up in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 governorship elections because of credible worries that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s all-too-well-known Yoruba nationalist agenda is about to upend the state’s harmony through candidate imposition. First, some background. Like several states in the country, Kwara is a multi-ethnic and multicultural […]

By Salifu Usman, Abuja And Abiodun Sivowaku, Lagos A fresh war of words has erupted over the long-declining state of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, with former Gombe State FA chairman, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, levelling grave allegations of mismanagement against former sports ministers, Solomon Dalung and Sunday Dare. In a strongly worded interview, […]

Trump also insisted that Washington and Tehran would jointly transfer enriched uranium stored in Iran to the United States under the touted plan to end the war, which began on February 28. The post Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will ‘remain’ if no deal reached appeared first on Vanguard News.

Domestic prices of petrol and diesel are expected to decline following a sharp drop in global crude oil prices triggered by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. As of Saturday morning, DAILY POST reports that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude fell by 11 percent and 9 percent to $83.85 and $90.38 per […] Fuel, diesel prices set to drop in Nigeria as crude oil slumps

Nigeria midfielder, Frank Onyeka is now expected to seal a permanent transfer to Coventry City, DAILY POST reports. Coventry City confirmed their promotion to the Premier League on Friday night after a hard-earned 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers at the Ewood Park. Onyeka joined the Sky Blues on loan from Brentford in January, with an […] Transfer: Onyeka to join Coventry City on permanent deal

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, does not have the capacity to deliver Rivers State to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Wike said this on Friday while interacting with reporters in Abuja, the nation’s capital city. He […] 2027: Amaechi, David Mark can’t deliver Rivers, Benue to ADC – Wike

‎Onuoha, a Professor of Law, takes over from Obo Efanga, who has been redeployed to Edo state in the same capacity. The post Akwa Ibom Gets New INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof Anugbum Onuoha  appeared first on Channels Television.

Nnamani Michael Ikenna, a first-class graduate from the Department of Industrial Chemical/Petrochemical Technology at the University of Port Harcourt, shares his journey in an exclusive interview with ANAYO ONUKWUGHA. Born in Enugu and fluent in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Igbo, and some Yoruba, Nnamani opens up about how hard work, determination, and unwavering focus […]

By: Sayo Alagbe ITS location is not its albatross, nor its fate as unfortunate. Its future is what lies in the womb of time amidst uncertainty and unfortunate factors that have soaked its prospects in the bowl of doom and destruction. It is just a matter of time before its relevance and significances become points […]

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has slated May 4 to deliver its ruling in a trial-within-trial concerning Henry Omoile, a co-defendant in the ongoing prosecution of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. Omoile is contesting the voluntariness of statements he made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which form part of the [...]

Bayern Munich legend, Oliver Kahn, has named two managers who could become Real Madrid’s new coach if the Los Blancos decide to part ways with Alvaro Arbeloa. Arbeloa has been under pressure after Real Madrid’s elimination from the UEFA Champions quarter-final stage at the hands of Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Arbeloa’s side are also nine […] LaLiga: Oliver Kahn names two managers to become Real Madrid’s new coach

NIGERIA, especially from the spectrum of the political and security scenes, delivers drama in spades. Scenes from our political and security stages are enough to last us short, combustible and, sometimes, hilarious cycles as we watch one cast or the other do their thing. Nigerians, like the hapless but entertained audience, often watch in utter […]

Justice Forum’s Vice Chairman denies opposing the Lagos Rep’s bid, endorsing Babajimi Benson for a fourth term and citing his impactful projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/justice-forums-vice-chairman-backs-lagos-reps-fourth-term-bid/

Newly appointed Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has described his role as the leader of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team as a tremendous privilege. Busari, recently handed the reins by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), takes over a side that clinched the bronze medal at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. His comments come […]

The wait is almost over for Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as they prepare to discover their group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The official draw ceremony is scheduled to take place next Tuesday, April 21, in Berlin, Germany. A total of 16 nations have secured their places at the […]

Troops operating in Kaduna State have arrested a suspected terrorist amid growing signs of violent rivalry among armed groups terrorising parts of the state. Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended on April 16, 2026, at about 6:45 p.m. at a Forward Operating Base in Afaka, located in Igabi Local Government Area. Intelligence reports [...]

Participants were taken through practical sessions aimed at improving their understanding of the game, while sporting equipment, including rugby balls, boots and jerseys,was distributed to encourage The post NRLA, Australian High Commission host Lagos schools clinic to boost grassroots development appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested a mortuary attendant, identified simply as Amaobi, for allegedly desecrating a corpse in Agwabi community, Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspect was apprehended on Friday after he was reportedly seen moving around the community with a human leg, which he allegedly removed from [...]

Presidency has said that Nigeria is not a poor country, urging a shift in national discourse from poverty narratives to addressing inequality The post Nigeria not a poor country – Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.

JAMES KWEN writes on the promise by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar not to contest for the office of the president again if he fails in the 2027 race. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has for the umpteenth time thrown his hat into the ring for the […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The post How to check 2026 UTME first batch results: a step-by-step guide appeared first on Vanguard News.

On Saturday April 11, 2026, the Federal Road Safety Corps, conscripted me for a valuable, precious, and timeless assignment. It was not a rescue of road traffic victims. Neither was it a training on how to coordinate awareness campaigns in pidgin English. Nor was it a special intervention patrol to checkmate the growing insanity among […]

Authorities in Oakland are considering slamming a $1m penalty on a US-based Nigerian physician, Matthew Bernard, over the alleged illegal removal of dozens of protected trees, sparking a fierce debate among city officials and environmental advocates. The controversy centres on claims that Bernard, alongside his partner, Lynn Warner, cut down about 38 mature trees between [...]

Looking for the current gift card rates in Nigeria today? Every day, thousands of Nigerians search for things like “gift card rates,” “gift card to naira,” and “which gift card has the highest rate in Nigeria”—because rates change constantly, and selling at the wrong time or on the wrong platform can cost you money. This […] The post Gift Card Rates in Nigeria Today (2026) – Full List & Best Cards to Sell appeared first on Vanguard News.

IN collaboration with the OWD Foundation, Dr .Oladipupo Wilson Diriwari recently facilitated the distribution of JAMB registration forms to indigent students in Ajeromi-Ifelodun in Lagos State, helping them take a critical step toward tertiary education. The initiative is part of a broader, sustained intervention that has, over the past eight years, covered not only JAMB […]