The uncle of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a slain corper in Abuja, refutes military claims of a crossfire, stating soldiers shot his nephew through a closed door. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-crossfire-soldiers-fired-through-my-nephews-door-slain-corpers-uncle/

Learn how Edo State is transforming its agriculture by engaging genuine farmers, eradicating ‘political farmers,’ and introducing profiling and cluster mod Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-tackles-fake-farmers-expands-agric-engagement/

An 86-year-old ex-soldier reflects on declining military discipline, his civil war experience, family life, and the lessons learned over 35 years of servic Read More: https://punchng.com/military-discipline-has-declined-ex-soldier/

Actress Blessing Onwukwe discusses the overwhelming public reaction, personal backlash, and career boost from her role as ‘Mama Monica’ in the film ‘Monica Read More: https://punchng.com/people-confuse-my-mama-monica-role-for-reality-blessing-onwukwe/

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc reports a 103% jump in Q1 revenue to N7.22bn, driven by increased trading activity and stronger investment income. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-revenue-jumps-as-trading-activity-boosts-earnings/

Discover how Wunmi Aloba, Mohbad’s widow, is rebuilding her life. Learn about her new hair brand, fashion line, and movie industry debut. Read More: https://punchng.com/wunmi-aloba-steps-out-of-shadows-rebuilds-life-after-mohbad/

The Nigerian government has launched a new education data bank, capturing 32 million students to improve planning, resource allocation, and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-captures-32-million-students-in-databank/

Gunmen kill three officers in a deadly Kwara police attack on a camp in Tenebo Village. The command has vowed to track down and arrest the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-three-kwara-cops-as-police-track-suspects/

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s planned defection from the ADC threatens the opposition’s consensus deal to field a single candidate against the APC in 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-defection-plan-threatens-coalition-consensus-deal/

Nigeria gains a N5.13tn oil windfall from the US-Iran conflict, boosting government revenue but leading to higher domestic fuel prices and public hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-war-fg-earns-n5tn-oil-windfall-amid-rising-fuel-hardship/

Leaders of the Gombe ADC are pressuring Nafiu Bala to drop his lawsuit against David Mark’s leadership, amidst an ongoing internal party crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-adc-leaders-pressure-bala-to-withdraw-suit-against-mark/

Senate President Akpabio tells Igbo youths to shun armed struggle, warning it will fail. He urged dialogue for development and peace in the South-East. Read More: https://punchng.com/shun-armed-struggle-akpabio-tells-igbo-youths/

Precious Ezeaka, a double first-class graduate, shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt with consistency and faith to succeed in law school. Learn her Read More: https://punchng.com/i-battled-self-doubt-to-succeed-double-first-class-graduate-ezeaka/

Discover insights from Olawale Ayilara, founder of LandWey, on real estate, failure, innovation, and his vision for Isimi Lagos and Nigeria’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/growth-without-structure-is-destruction-isimi-lagos-chairman-ayilara/

Canada-based gospel artiste Amiexcel releases new singles ‘All Sufficient One’ & ‘Taste and See.’ Discover her inspirational music about faith. Read More: https://punchng.com/amiexcel-releases-new-singles/

The Temple Company, a creative firm, restructures its leadership as founder Idris Olorunnimbe steps down. Terfa Tilley-Gyado is the new president. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-temple-company-reorganises/

Carter Efe emerges victorious over Portable in their highly anticipated celebrity boxing match, bagging the N50m prize. Get the full fight details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/carter-efe-floors-portable-bags-n50m-in-boxing-clash/

Gynaecologists warn against closely spaced pregnancies, citing risks like stillbirth, anaemia, and maternal death. Learn why proper birth spacing is vital. Read More: https://punchng.com/gynaecologists-warn-against-closely-spaced-pregnancies-cite-stillbirth-risks/

Experts urge Nigeria’s government to tackle rising child abandonment by addressing poverty, strengthening policies, and improving family planning services. Read More: https://punchng.com/tackling-child-abandonment-requires-strong-policy-drive-experts-tell-fg/

Experts warn flushing unused drugs fuels antibiotic resistance and pollutes water. Improper disposal has serious environmental and public health consequenc Read More: https://punchng.com/flushing-unused-drugs-fuels-antibiotic-resistance-water-pollution-experts/

Discover why reliance on unregulated caregivers is leading to a rise in preventable deaths among senior citizens in Nigeria as family support systems weake Read More: https://punchng.com/senior-citizens-deaths-rise-as-families-turn-to-unregulated-caregivers/

May 03, (THEWILL) — ‎Many leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and its supporters rejoiced aloud at the Thursday, April 30, 2026 Supreme Court ruling that knocked down the ‘status quo ante bellum,’ order of the Appeal Court, which the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, relied upon to derecognise the David Mark-led National Working […] The post ‎AFTERMATH OF SUPREME COURT RULING: ADC Presses Ahead with Primaries as Obi and Kwankwaso Exit appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 03, (THEWILL) — ‎Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) Plc experienced significant assets growth in 2025, propelled by various key balance sheet components, including a 10.4 percent increase in lending to customers, which rose to N16.9 trillion from N15.3 trillion in 2024. This highlights the bank’s dedication to fostering rapid economic development through targeted lending to […] The post Ecobank Assets Climb 14.6% Amid N1.8 Trillion Lending Surge in 2025 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 03, (THEWILL) — ‎On 28 March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a recapitalisation programme to produce stronger, healthier and more resilient banks that could support the goal of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. New thresholds were spelt out. International commercial banks were pushed to N500 billion authorisation licence. National commercial […] The post THEWILL EDITORIAL: Beyond Banks’ Recapitalisation appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Ocheni Christopher As Nigeria marks the Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there is a growing but under-acknowledged crisis. As far back as 2018, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 were reported to have used drugs, with about 3 million living with drug use disorders, according to the United Nations […] The post Mental health and addiction in Nigeria’s classrooms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Aviator has become one of the most talked-about games in online casino circles across Africa, and if you haven’t played it yet, you’ve definitely heard people mention it. The concept sounds almost too simple — a plane takes off, a multiplier climbs, you cash out before it flies away. But there’s more going on underneath […] The post How to Play the Aviator Crash Game appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

By Tosin Shobukola By all appearances, Artificial Intelligence feels distant, complex, even intimidating to many nigerian businesses. For some, it is a vague concept wrapped in buzzwords. For others, it is something to fear, an intrusive force capable of replacing jobs or exposing private data. But beneath the surface of tools like ChatGPT lies a […] The post Beyond Chatgpt: The hidden AI opportunities Nigeria is missing appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Bunmi Sofola “Less than a year after my brother-in-law’s death, I rang my sister, Beverly and was surprised to hear her giggling down the line”, said Tope, herself widowed at age 48.  “When I asked what was going on, she told me she had a ‘gentleman visitor’.  This was around 11a.m., so I told her […] The post It pays to enjoy being a merry widow! appeared first on Vanguard News.

Beloved, we thank God that has kept us alive to witness the fifth month of the year.  Glory be to God. Some clerics refer to the month of May as the month of Grace.   Could it be because the word Grace is a five-letter word? I don’t have the answer but the   Grace of God is […] The post His grace is sufficient, by Funmi Komolafe appeared first on Vanguard News.

The European nation endured a 28-year World Cup absence before re-establishing itself among Europe’s competitive sides. The post Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Resurgent Scotland returns after 24 years appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting an imminent political realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his associates.

Ekiti South APC adopts Senate spokesman Adeyemi Adaramodu as its consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election, citing party unity and stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ekiti-south-apc-adopts-senate-spokesman-adaramodu-as-consensus-candidate/

The US Embassy issues a UK security advisory urging citizens to stay vigilant as the national terrorism threat level is raised to ‘severe.’ Read More: https://punchng.com/stay-vigilant-in-uk-us-tells-citizens/

The APC is in severe crisis as a former vice chairman was seen in trending video cursing anyone who endorse a particular candidate ahead of the primaries.

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of social media influencer Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” stating that the action was linked to alleged attempts to incite discontent among serving soldiers.

In an effort to raise awareness for educational and enlightenment purposes, WITHIN NIGERIA recognizes a significant event that happened on May 3 in our country, Nigeria. Nigerian militants blew up Shell wells On this day, May 3 in 2008, militants in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta blew up three oil wells operated by Royal Dutch Shell. […] The post May 3: Today in Nigeria history, Governor Oshiomhole’s aide, ‘Olaitan Oyerinde’ was assassinated appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.