The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Legislators’ Forum has condemned the latest move by President Bola Tinubu to secure Senate approval for an additional external loan of $516,333,070 for the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. Tinubu requested Senate approval for a $516.3 million syndicated loan to finance key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a major infrastructure project […]

A former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has distanced his party from ongoing opposition coalition talks. He insisted that the path to defeating the ruling party in 2027 lies not in elite political alliances but in mobilising millions of disengaged Nigerian voters. In a statement issued by his media […]

The Saturday Night Live alum, who has spent years working on removing his tattoos, recently debuted a new, subtle tattoo on the side of his face in honor of his daughter, Scottie, born in December 2025 to Davidson and his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt.

Prospective peace talks in Pakistan were hanging in the balance, meanwhile, with no sign of a return to diplomacy to end a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. The post Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Iran peace talks stall appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former senator representing Taraba South Senatorial District, Emmanuel Bwacha, has expressed concern over worsening living conditions in Taraba State, saying the level of hardship among residents has significantly increased. Bwacha who made the pronoucement in Jalingo, Taraba state on Thursday while declaring his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Taraba state on the […] Hardship has deepened, our people suffering – Bwacha

The federal government has reaffirmed commitment to the actualization of the 1,028km Lagos–Abidjan Corridor, a major regional highway expected to transform trade and connectivity across West Africa. The project is connecting Cote D’Ivoire from Abidjan, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria from Lagos. The Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi, gave the assurance on Thursday during […]

Some concerned stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have alerted President Bola Tinubu and National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the dwindling fortunes of APC ahead of the 2027 general election. The concerned stakeholders made their position known in an open letter to Tinubu and Yilwatda signed […]

Supporters of former acting governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Garba Umar, popularly known as UTC, have asked him to contest the Taraba North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The call was made at a gathering organised in his honour, where the stakeholders urged him to join the race under the platform of the […]

Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has said the state will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election because it has benefitted from the federal government projects and reforms. He stated this as the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State endorsed President Tinubu for a second term in office at the party’s stakeholders’ meeting in Damaturu […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards by 50 per cent to N1,500, while abolishing the N50 monthly maintenance charge on naira-denominated cards. The new charges were outlined in the apex bank’s exposure draft of the Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial [...]

Chelsea, under BlueCo’s leadership, has sacked Liam Rosenior, its fifth permanent manager since 2022, amid an era of rapid dismissals reminiscent of Abramovich.

As DeepSeek releases its first major new artificial intelligence model in over a year -- DeepSeek-V4 -- here are five things to know about the Chinese startup: The post Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek appeared first on Vanguard News.

April 24, (THEWILL) — Lagos strengthened its position as a strategic hub for international education partnerships as delegates of the UK–Nigeria Skills and Schools Trade Mission concluded high-level engagements in the city, fostering collaboration between United Kingdom institutions and Nigerian education stakeholders. The Lagos phase of the week-long mission, held from April 19 to 23, […] The post UK–Nigeria Education Trade Mission Strengthens Partnerships During Lagos Engagement appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan West local government area of Edo State has set conditions for the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, before he can join the party. The party insisted on formal processes and reconciliation prior to his participation in party activities. At the end of […]

The national leadership of Accord Party led by Maxwell Mgbuden has dismissed as illegitimate a protest staged by its former presidential candidate Christopher Imumolen at the headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It insisted that Imumolen had been expelled from the party and that there was no faction or leadership crisis in its fold. […]

April 24, (THEWILL) — BUA Cement Plc has reported a strong start to 2026, posting a pre-tax profit of ₦192.88 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, more than double the ₦99.7 billion recorded in the same period last year. The impressive performance was driven by robust revenue growth and a sharp rise in […] The post BUA Cement Posts ₦193bn Q1 Profit As Sales And Interest Income Surge appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and economists have raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed $516 million external loan to finance the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway, warning that it could further strain Nigeria’s already elevated debt burden. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had requested Senate approval for the loan, which is expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank. […]

A human trafficker, Salamatu Saidu, has been sentenced by a High Court in Maiduguri, Borno State for the fraudulent trafficking of two persons to five years’ imprisonment. ln a case update shared on its Facebook page on Thursday, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons made the disclosure, saying that Saidu was […] Borno High Court jails woman over trafficking

A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ben Agir Une, has been allegedly killed by a community vigilante group in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State after he was allegedly mistaken for a motorcycle thief. The Chairman of Buruku LGA, Raymond Aondoakura, confirmed the incident to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, condemning […] NYSC member allegedly beaten to death by vigilante in Benue

A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ben Agir, has been allegedly beaten to death by a community vigilante group in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State over suspicion of motorcycle theft. The incident reportedly occurred during a night patrol at Anibros settlement, where vigilante members intercepted him. Confirming the development […]

Recounting her visit to the police, Ms Dooshima alleged that she was treated like a criminal upon arrival The post Bread Saga: Abuja shop owner vows to stand for truth, recounts police detention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

April 24, (THEWILL) — Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s ascent to the apex of Delta State politics is a testament to the undeniable political capital of his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. As a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Oborevwori’s elevation to the governorship was underwritten by Okowa’s sponsorship. In return, Governor Oborevwori has paid […] The post OPINION: Daybreak: Why Gov Sheriff Oborevwori Must Dismantle The Okowa Monopoly appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasarawa State University chapter, Keffi (NSUK) branch, has warned the Nasarawa State Government that continued neglect of pressing staff welfare issues could lead to industrial action. Addressing journalists on Thursday, the branch chairperson, Abdulmumini Loko, said the briefing was necessary to draw attention to long-standing concerns that remain […] ASUU threatens industrial action over unresolved issues in NSUK

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has raised the cost of issuing and replacing Automated Teller Machine, ATM, debit and credit cards by 50 per cent, increasing the fee from N1,000 to N1,500. At the same time, the apex bank has eliminated the monthly maintenance charge of N50 on naira-denominated debit and credit cards, which […] CBN raises ATM card fee to N1,500, scraps maintenance charges

Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has narrated how a kidnapped pastor of the church regained freedom after he issued a stern warning to the abductors during a phone call. The cleric disclosed this while preaching in a sermon captured in a viral video, recounting that the kidnappers had reached out to [...]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 general elections. Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, announced this while briefing journalists at the end of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Thursday. Accompanied by the party’s National Leader of People With […]

…Exports 1.1bn litres to Europe The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a critical support for the country’s aviation sector, stating that the facility currently supplies more than 95 per cent of Jet A1 fuel consumed nationwide. AON spokesperson, Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed this during a television interview, […]

April 24, (THEWILL) — Anyone who has tried to get a loan to buy a house in Nigeria knows the drill: endless forms, a property valuation, and an eventual down payment of at least 25% of the property’s value. Sometimes, interest rates could go as high as 30% per annum, while the typical loan limit […] The post MREIF Is Better: FirstBank’s Mortgage Loan Is The Game-Changer For Home Ownership In Nigeria appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Lagos State Ministry of Housing has ordered all allottees of state government – owned housing estates to seek and obtain approval from the ministry before embarking on any external alterations or installation of solar panels on allocated buildings and flats. The permanent secretary, Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola, gave the order in response to […]

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The ICAO is a United Nations agency that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation. It fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. Through the […]

Chinese startup DeepSeek has released a new, low-cost AI model, challenging US dominance. Learn about its open-source nature, censorship, and controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-as-chinas-deepseek-releases-new-ai-model/

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it plans to deepen collaboration with the private sector to unlock value addition across Nigeria’s raw materials value chain, as part of a renewed push to drive industrialisation and reduce investment risks in the sector. Speaking at the 10th anniversary of the The Bullion Lecture organised by the […]

The invitation would mark a major easing of international pressure on Putin, who has been shunned by most of the West but not Trump since ordering the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The post US invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts he’ll come appeared first on Vanguard News.

A High Court of Justice sitting in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital has convicted and sentenced a 33-year-old woman, Salamatu Saidu, to five years’ imprisonment for offences relating to human trafficking. The judge, Justice Bukar M. Umar, found Saidu guilty of “fraudulent entry of persons,” an offence involving two victims aged 21 and 33 years. […] Court jails woman five years for human trafficking in Borno

The criticism comes against the backdrop of a wider leadership crisis within the association at the national level. The post NMA: Lagos faction condemns Abuja meeting amid national leadership crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.