Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has explained why Chelsea saw two penalty claimed waved off, in their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Antoine Semenyo’s clever finish was the only goal at Wembley, as City claimed a domestic double. But the game could have had a different outcome if […] FA Cup: Why VAR denied Chelsea two penalties in 1-0 defeat to Man City

She expressed excitement about the growing number of female producers, directors, and filmmakers in Nigeria’s film industry. The post Genevieve Calls For Greater African Film Industry Collaboration appeared first on Channels Television.

A prominent and popular cleric in the southern parts of the country has sent a strong warning to former President Goodluck Jonathan about the 2027 elections.

Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary elections across the state.   Zulum gave the commendation on Saturday while speaking with journalists after supervising the APC primary election for Gubio, Kaga and Magumeri Federal Constituency in Magumeri town. […]

The campaign team of Kogi West senatorial aspirant Abubakar Zakari Ola, alleged Saturday that political actors plan to harass, intimidate and impersonate supporters ahead of the APC senatorial primary scheduled for Monday.   Speaking at a news conference in Lokoja, Yahaya Maiyaki of the campaign’s media directorate said the group had received “credible intelligence” that […]

The Court of Appeal affirmed the two-year prison sentence imposed on George Turnah for failing to fully disclose his assets to the EFCC. The post Appeal Court upholds conviction of ex-NDDC MD’s aide for non-disclosure of assets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Apprehension gripped Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area, and environs over the weekend, as violence disrupted the electoral proceedings of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries at the collation centre due to irregularities in the election processes. The post 2027: Violence, irregularities mar APC reps primaries in Bomadi appeared first on Vanguard News.

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Yobe State and senator representing Yobe South, Ibrahim Bomai, has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race. Bomai announced his decision in a statement issued on Saturday after consultations with party stakeholders, political associates, and supporters across the state. He said the decision followed extensive discussions […] 2027: Yobe APC governorship aspirant, Bomai withdraws from race

The Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability (CPTA), alongside a coalition of over 50 civil society organisations (CSOs), has raised concern over the increasing activities of unqualified contractors, widespread use of substandard building materials, corruption in procurement processes, and persistent disregard for approved construction standards across the country.   The coalition warned that these practices […]

Rev. Joshua Adams led Christians in Niger state in prayers for Senator Sani Musa, Governor Bago and President Tinubu ahead of party primaries and 2027 elections.

Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were allegedly assembling detonated prematurely in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.   Security sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Jubilaram, where the suspected […]

Former Spain midfielder, Xabi Alonso, is expected to be announced on Sunday and will begin his new role on July 1. According to GiveMeSport, Alonso will carry the title of ‘manager’ not head coach. This is in recognition of his experience and track record, including winning the Bundesliga with Leverkusen. Alonso is viewed as calm, tactical and capable […] EPL: Chelsea to announce Xabi Alonso as new manager on Sunday

A female aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Liya Samuel Lucy, has expressed concern over the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct its primary election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Lucy alleged that she and other party members across the state waited throughout […] APC female aspirant demands clarification over failure to conduct Taraba Reps primaries

A total of 1,376 APC members across the 13 wards in Zaria federal constituency of Kaduna affirmed the speaker as the party’s flagbearer, while the party members across the 13 wards in Bende federal constituency of Abia affirmed the candidacy of the deputy speaker. The post Speaker Abbas, Deputy Kalu win APC primaries unopposed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered free medical treatment for victims fom a building collapse in Abuja on Saturday.   LEADERSHIP reports that five people died in the incident with about 11 injured survivors while others were trapped in the rubbles.   Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health […]

A judge in France is set to probe the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi after rights groups filed a complaint against Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, commonly called MBS. Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post and a critic of MBS, was assassinated in 2018 in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, while on […] French judge to probe journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing

Across many states where the exercise was conducted, both elected and consensus candidates emerged in various federal constituencies. The post Candidates Emerge As APC Holds House Of Reps Primaries Across States appeared first on Channels Television.

The FCT Emergency Management Department said its search and rescue teams had by Saturday evening recovered 16 persons from the debris The post Survivor pulled from rubble 9 hours after Abuja building collapsed appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, has reaffirmed the brigade’s commitment to providing adequate security support for critical national activities in Taraba State. General Akaliro gave the assurance on Friday during separate courtesy visits by delegations from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the […] 6 Brigade reaffirms security support for WAEC, INEC activities in Taraba

Iran’s national football team travels to Turkey for a training camp and friendlies to complete its World Cup preparation and secure US visas. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-confirms-squad-heading-to-turkey-for-world-cup-preparation/

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has hailed three Chelsea players following his side’s FA Cup final 1-0 win against the Blues. Guardiola watched as Man City defeated Chelsea to win the FA Cup, thanks to Antoine Semenyo’s only goal of the encounter at Wembley Stadium. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Guardiola heaped […] FA Cup final: ‘They’re so good’ – Guardiola hails three Chelsea players after City’s victory

The police officers were undergoing specialised operational training at the military institution when terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the facility. The post Nigeria police mourn 17 officers killed in terrorist attack on army school appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, snubbed his runner-up medal after they lost to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday night. Deniz Hommet scored what proved to be the winner in the game played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Ronaldo could be seen walking from the rest of the team towards […] Ronaldo refuses to collect runner-up medal after Al-Nassr lose Champions League final

The President also stressed Nigeria’s urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to support security operations, logistics and other national development priorities. The post Tinubu Welcomes Airbus Plan For Aircraft Maintenance Hub In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

Kabuga, suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, accused of masterminding a notorious radio station that urged on the brutal massacres is dead The post Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga dead appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of 17 police officers following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.   The incident occurred in the early hours of May 8, 2026, when terrorists reportedly launched a coordinated assault on the training […]

Parallel primaries and conflicting results marred the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary election held in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the primary elections were conducted across the nine federal constituencies in the state. It was gathered that in Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, there was a parallel exercise between the incumbent […] Parallel primaries, conflicting results rock APC Reps election in Edo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday declared winners of its House of Representatives primaries across Kaduna State, with party officials saying the exercise followed the party’s constitution and guidelines.   Yakubu Hosseini, chairman of the APC primary election committee, announced results at the party secretariat in Kaduna. In Zaria Federal Constituency, Speaker of the […]

The Enugu State government has issued a strict warning against the defacement of new bus shelters. Offenders face heavy fines and legal prosecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-warns-residents-against-defacing-bus-shelters/

Yusuf Buhari, son of Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State.   Yusuf polled 6,386 votes to defeat his challenger, Auwal Daura, who secured 322 votes in the primary election conducted on Saturday.   The […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday praised its Enugu State chapter for conducting what party officials called free, fair and exemplary House of Representatives primaries across the state.   Governor Peter Mbah joined party members in Owo Ward, Nkanu East LGA, to endorse Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, the sole aspirant for Nkanu East/Nkanu West federal […]

Kalu was elected unopposed during Saturday’s primary election of the party in Bende. The post Deputy Speaker, Kalu, wins APC ticket for 3rd term bid appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ndukuba warned that a return to partisan politics could diminish the statesmanlike reputation and global respect Jonathan currently enjoys. The post ‘Keep off,’ Anglican Primate advises Jonathan against 2027 presidential bid appeared first on Vanguard News.

Polish forward Robert Lewandowski departs Barcelona after four successful seasons, scoring 119 goals and winning three trophies, expressing gratitude to the club.

Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the party’s senatorial primary scheduled for Monday. Maidoki announced his resignation in a letter dated May 14, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Rafin Zuru Ward in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State. […] Kebbi: Senator Garba Maidoki dumps APC ahead of senatorial primary

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election and has been declared the party’s flag-bearer for the Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency. Amaewhule is the current Speaker of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly. He has been a member of the Rivers State […] Rivers: Wike’s man, Amaewhule wins APC primary for Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency