Timi Frank, a former deputy spokesperson to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has raised fresh alarm over the health and safety of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently under the custody of the Department of State Security Service.  In a statement on Friday, Frank alleged that a Russian doctor was brought on Thursday to […] El-Rufai detention: ‘They brought ‘Russian doctor’ without family consent’ – Timi Frank alleges 

Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as new JAMB Registrar as Nigeria reflected on how successive JAMB leaders shaped admissions since 1978.

I have written several columns on JAMB’s cut-off marks for admission seekers into Nigeria’s higher institutions recently. In those columns, I lamented the lowering of the admission bar to a ridiculous minimum. While Professor Ishaq Oloyode, who just stepped down as JAMB registrar, has many achievements to his credit—especially the purge and the massive reform—one […]

An international media personality, Donu Kogbara, says it is insensitive for the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to bring another Ikwerre man as governorship candidate in Rivers state. Kogbara stated this on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television. She was speaking on Wike’s preferred choice for the governorship election […] Rivers: Very insensitive for Wike to bring another Ikwerre man as guber candidate – Kogbara

ASUU warns of strike over unpaid salaries and 2025 agreement terms. The union accused the government of politicising the issue and neglecting education funding.

Her husband leaves at 7am and gets home at 9pm. He doesn’t close late. He closes at 4pm and spends the rest of the night in “the chamber” with friends: gisting, joking, escaping the noise and stress of home. She couldn’t say anything. He was hooked on it, and she didn’t know how to bring […]

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that abducted students, pupils, and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued, insisting that the victims are still in captivity as security agencies continue coordinated operations to secure their release. In a statement issued on Friday, the command described the reports […] The post Abducted Oyo Students, Teachers Yet To Regain Freedom — Police appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Ado Oyeyemi A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Gwale Constituency, Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata, has defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress following his failure to secure the party’s ticket for re-election. The lawmaker was formally received on Thursday by former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa [...]

Roclid Global Investment (RGI) CEO, Prince Osunbade Oluwaseun, inducted as a Life Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors, highlighting RGI’s commit Read More: https://punchng.com/corporate-professionalism-strides-into-new-heights/

Nigerian stars 2baba and AY Makun's daughters, Isabella and Michelle, go viral with a joyful dance video, showcasing their unique bond and playful spirit online.

A state High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State has remanded the state Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olusegun Olushola Adewara, at the Oke-Kura Correctional Centre. Adewara was remanded after a court declined to grant him bail in a case involving alleged defamation of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The PDP spokesman was arraigned before […] The post Court Remands PDP Spokesman In Prison Over Alleged Defamation Of Governor appeared first on OsunDefender.

Hemmed in by a jihadist blockade of the Malian capital, Muslims in Bamako have been forced to spend Eid away from their families this year. The post No way home for Eid as jihadists cut off Mali capital appeared first on Vanguard News.

The latest legal action comes months after an incident in December in Atlanta, when Hounsou called police and claimed Simpson struck him in the face after he asked her to leave his home.

By Ado Oyeyemi Tension has enveloped the Umulogho community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State following the killing of a female nursing student, Wendy Achumba, in her off-campus apartment. The deceased, said to be from Ngwa in Abia State, was a student of the College of Nursing, Umulogho and had reportedly completed her [...]

Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard will captain Norway at the FIFA World Cup. Discover the full squad, including Haaland, and their group stage opponents. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenals-odegaard-named-norway-captain-for-world-cup/

About 70 per cent of Nigerians seeking solutions to health challenges visit pharmacists before before hospitals for medical care, according to the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN). ACPN national chairman, Ezeh Igwekamma, made this claim during an interactive session with LEADERSHIP Friday in Calabar after delivering a speech at the 2026 Business Summit […]

A lady took to the internet to show a video of the solar system she recently installed in her apartment and also the receipt showing the amount she bought it for.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has said the rising crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) particularly in Rivers State points to a strong dissatisfaction among Nigerians. ADC chairman in the state, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, made the assertion in Port Harcourt yesterday when he reacted to the gale of withdrawals from […]

Health authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling to contain a growing Ebola outbreak as fear, anger, and insecurity complicate response efforts in several provinces. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has resulted in at least 139 deaths and more than 600 suspected cases, according to […]

Fortune Rice Milling Company addresses the sealing of its Kano facility by NESREA, rejecting claims of environmental disregard and outlining corrective mea Read More: https://punchng.com/rejoinder/

Mixed reactions have trailed the decision of Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to withdraw from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara had in a statement he signed on Wednesday evening said his decision was for peace and stability of the state. Reacting to the governor’s decision, a former Rivers State […]

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has attributed the flooding in Owerri metropolis, the Imo State capital to indiscriminate waste disposal. NEMA head of Operations for Imo and Abia States, Nnamdi Igwe, stated this at a sensitisation programme and downscaling of early warning messages on disaster preparedness and mitigation strategy in Owerri, yesterday. The meeting […]

The immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara State, Jamil Jibo Magayaki, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the Kaura Namoda North State Constituency seat in the Zamfara State House of Assembly. Magayaki, who recently defected alongside Governor Dauda Lawal to the APC, secured the party’s ticket […] Ex-Zamfara PDP chairman emerges APC Assembly candidate

DHQ reveals dislodged JAS terrorists behind Oyo kidnap. Also, Tinubu appoints new JAMB registrar and APC unveils gov candidates. Get the full morning recap Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-dhq-says-dislodged-jas-terrorists-responsible-for-oyo-kidnap-tinubu-appoints-new-jamb-registrar-other-top-stories/

By Ado Oyeyemi Operatives of the Gombe State Police Command have recovered 119 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition concealed inside a sack along Kalshingi Road in Kwadon, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state. The recovery followed credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer of Kwadon Division at about 10:30am on May 19, 2026. [...]

A former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) for the 2027 general elections. Madumere won in a keenly contested primary election held in the state. He defeated other contestants, including Hon. Greg Egu and Chief Summers […]

With only four women cleared as the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominees for the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly out of the 26 state constituencies, an outcry has trailed the just concluded primaries. LEADERSHIP Friday checks show that instead of the expected 35 percent slots for the women, the APC in the state, according […]

Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has stirred up the conversations surrounding money after claiming that many people do not fully understand how large a billion dollars truly is.

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have cracked down on an alleged car-snatching syndicate, arresting three suspects and recovering five vehicles believed to have been stolen across different locations. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. According to Adebisi, the operation was triggered after […]

“There is a ton of incredibly entertaining Michael Jackson story, and much of the biggest and most popular parts of his music catalogue that were not touched upon in the first film,” he said.

The abduction of 29 students, pupils and seven teachers from Community High School, LEA Basic School, Ahoro Esinele, and First Baptist School, Yawota, had shocked Nigerians and had continued to attract widespread concern.

Paris Saint-Germain boss, Luis Enrique, has named Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola as the best manager of all-time. Enrique stated this during a recent interview with Movistar Plus while reacting to Guardiola’s departure from Man City at the end of the season. He described his fellow countryman as a role model to him, adding […] ‘He’s my role model’ – PSG coach, Luis Enrique names best manager of all-time

By AAdo Oyeyemi Tragedy struck in the Igando area of Lagos State after a man identified simply as Golden was reportedly shot dead by yet-to-be-identified gunmen over an alleged business dispute. The assailants, said to have arrived on a motorcycle, reportedly stormed Fatoki Street on Tuesday while searching for the victim before eventually locating and [...]

The FCCPC has approved nine airtime and data lending firms in Nigeria while denying ban rumours, citing consumer complaints and introducing new framework.

International multimedia journalist and former BBC correspondent, Donu Kogbara, says the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, from the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries was a complete surrender. Kogbara made this remark on Thursday during a live appearance in an interview on Arise Television. She was reacting to the recent political activities in the state, […] Rivers: Fubara’s withdrawal complete surrender – Donu Kogbara

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) predicts a mass exodus from the APC following a court ruling that voided parts of the INEC timetable for the 2027 ele Read More: https://punchng.com/court-ruling-on-inec-timetable-will-trigger-apc-exodus-adc/