The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Sokoto State on Saturday conducted affirmation exercises for aspirants in 10 of the state’s 11 House of Representatives constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC Chairman in the state, Haruna Adiya, said only Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency would hold a competitive primary election involving two aspirants. Adiya said […] APC Primaries: Sokoto picks 10 Reps candidates by consensus

There are moments when an idea moves beyond commentary and begins entering systems. The week that just ended was one of those moments. Within the span of days, The Insecurity Triad experienced three separate but interconnected breakthroughs. First came the Brussels intervention, last Sunday via an Op-ed piece in BusinessDay by hugely respected Collins Nweke, […] The post The Sunday Stew: From Abuja to the world: The insecurity triad and rise of the independent African scholar, By Max Amuchie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Allied People’s Movement has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and a principal, and the killing of an assistant headteacher, after terrorists attacked schools in Oyo State while pupils were observing morning devotion. The attacks occurred on Friday at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, LA School and Community Grammar […] The post APM fumes as terrorists strike pupils during morning devotion in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian singer Teni has shared details about her collaboration with music star Olamide on their joint track, Zion, which has already recorded over 3.2 million views on YouTube. Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, Teni described the creation of the song as something driven by “destiny and fate.” According to her, the track was [...]

Oyebamiji assured the workers that his administration would prioritise their reinstatement and also address outstanding salary arrears and promotion entitlements.

On Thursday last week, President Bola Tinubu perfectly played the role of the General of a troop going to war. He gave a pep talk to APC party troops marching state-wards for the primary election. It was a speech garnished with onions and flavoured by aromatic spices of currie and thyme. The eventual cuisine from […] The post APC Governors’ Forum’s missing N800bn, By Festus Adedayo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Makinde’s ambition remains “immaterial and inconsequential” to the President’s electoral strength in the Southwest.

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Cubana Chiefpriest denies participating in the APC primary election, refutes political ambition claims, and reaffirms loyalty to APC and President Tinubu.

An aspirant in the Katsina APC primary for Mani/Bindawa claims his consensus mandate was stolen and handed to another candidate despite winning twice. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-apc-aspirant-alleges-manipulation-in-primary-election/

Adamu Abubakar, son of former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Chanchaga Federal Constituency in Niger State. The primary election was held on Saturday across the 11 wards of the constituency. The Returning Officer, Dan Islam, announced that Abubakar polled 30,650 […] APC Primaries: Gen Abdulsalami’s son secures Niger Reps ticket 

Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has opened up about how losing her dad at the tender age of 16 affected her life, revealing that many lost hope in her after the sad incident. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Chude Jidenowo, Rosman disclosed that the loss was traumatic to the point that she became […] ‘People said I’d end up becoming prostitute after losing my dad at 16’ – Shine Rosman 

God occupies an exclusionary zone. The word “holy” comes from the Hebrew word “qadowsh”, which means to cut. To be holy means to be cut off, or separate from everything else. To be in a class of its own. To be morally pure all the time and in every possible way. Will of God Many […] The post Article of Faith: No salvation without holiness (2), By Femi Aribisala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A 16-year-old junior secondary school dropout in Borno explains why she chose marriage over staying home due to economic hardship affecting her family. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-chose-marriage-over-staying-at-home-16-year-old-borno-girl/

The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has said that the party leadership felt that, with elections approaching and uncertainty around the legal status, time was running out, making an alliance necessary. The National Chairman of the party, Yusuf Dantalle, said this on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television. Dantalle stated that the APM needs resources […] 2027: Why we formed alliance – APM

The Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, has reiterated the need for fairness, inclusiveness and balanced representation in Nigeria’s public service system. The committee, chaired by Hon. Peter Eze, stated this during an interactive session with the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, SURCON, and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, […] FCC committee advocates fairness, inclusiveness in public service

Following the recent Oyo school attack, the Afenifere group has declared that Yorubaland is under siege, urging South-West governors to act on insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-school-attack-yorubaland-now-under-siege-says-afenifere/

Iran had said that it will soon reveal a plan for the management of navigation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and various opioids concealed in walls of cartons used to package cloths and other items going to the United Kingdom and Australia. The post NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in clothes, garri appeared first on Vanguard News.

 Edwin Philip, Lafia  As the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), scheduled 16th May 2026, to conduct House of representatives primaries across the country, police men and other see security personnel were seen in all the polling centres and to avoid any form of bridges. However members as at 3pm most polling centres were yet to […] The post Nasarawa APC Primaries: Police tightens security around, poling units collation centre appeared first on Vanguard News.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, is set to screen 2,122 state house of assembly aspirants, 748 house of representatives aspirants, 198 senatorial aspirants, and 112 governorship aspirants. The party, in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Sunday, said one presidential aspirant is […] 2027: Makinde-backed PDP to screen 112 guber, 198 senatorial, 748 HOR aspirants

The committee supervising the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries in Oyo State has cleared five aspirants to participate in the senatorial contests ahead of the forthcoming elections. According to a list circulating online, those cleared include the lawmaker representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Remi Oseni; the senator representing Oyo Central, Yunus Akintunde; alongside Gbenga Adegbola, […] Oyo APC clears five, disqualifies five senatorial aspirants

Residents of Oluyole Local Government Area in Oyo State are currently in a state of confusion over who is the authentic winner of the House of Representatives primary election ticket on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Oluyole Federal Constituency. DAILY POST reports that the primary election ahead of the 2027 […] Oyo: Confusion as four aspirants lay claim to Oluyole APC rep ticket victory

African fans from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia were granted partial relief as the US waived visa deposit rules for 2026 FIFA World Cup.

PREMIUM TIMES understands that certain coinages with prefixes beginning with “Abu” and suffixes ending with names of towns or popular Muslim names are commonly adopted within terrorist circles as aliases. The post DHQ gives different explanation from Presidency on controversy over ISIS leader’s killing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES understands that certain coinages with prefixes beginning with “Abu” and suffixes ending with names of towns or popular Muslim names are commonly adopted within terrorist circles as aliases. The post DHQ gives different explanation from Presidency on controversy over IS leader’s killing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Chief of Air Staff and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar (Rtd), has announced his exit from partisan politics. Abubakar disclosed this in a video message circulated on social media, saying the decision followed recent developments and internal crises affecting political parties in […] Ex-NAF Chief, Air Marshal Abubakar, resigns from active politics

Timi Frank has alleged threats against former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai, just as he called for the release of businessman Tunde Ayeni.

Paramedics and London's Air Ambulance reportedly treated the victim for several stab wounds at the scene before taking him to hospital.

May 17, (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking and related crimes, intercepting cocaine and opioid consignments concealed in shipment cartons bound for the United Kingdom and Australia, while also recovering 1,989 rounds of military-grade ammunition hidden inside bags of garri along […] The post NDLEA Intercepts UK, Australia-Bound Cocaine, Opioids Hidden In Carton Walls, Recovers 1,989 Bullets Concealed In Garri appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Timi Frank calls for due process and protection of rights for former governor Nasir El-Rufai in detention, urging a fair, non-selective fight against corru Read More: https://punchng.com/timi-frank-urges-fair-treatment-of-el-rufai-in-detention/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has warned that it “won’t augur well” for members to attack the party and its leaders after losing in the recent House of Representatives and House of Assembly primaries. The state chairman of the APC, Tajudeen Lawal, in a statement on Sunday, said such actions would only […] The post “It Won’t Augur Well To Attack Party Over Primary Loss” – Osun APC Warns Members appeared first on OsunDefender.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Abdul Oroh, has called for a holistic reform of Nigeria’s electoral process, insisting that only the people should nominate and elect those who represent them at all levels of government, rather than political executives. DAILY POST reports that the former human rights activist and journalist made […] APC Primaries: Oroh calls for electoral Reforms to restore public confidence

The Rivers State Police Command has detained a police officer attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, over the alleged escape of a rape suspect during an investigation. The officer, ASP Ekawhe Thomas, was also issued a formal query following a preliminary review of the incident. The suspect, identified simply as Goodnews, is accused […] Police detain officer over escape of rape suspect in Rivers

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has appealed for calm among its members following the successful conduct of its National Assembly and House of Assembly primary elections held across the state. In a statement issued by Tajudeen Lawal, the Osun APC Chairman, on Sunday, the party congratulated all successful candidates, other aspirants, party […]  Osun APC urges calm after successful NASS primaries

SERAP calls on INEC to investigate allegations that APC governors diverted N800bn from FAAC for political campaign purposes, threatening legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-n800bn-faac-diversion-for-campaign-funding-serap-urges-inec/