Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has advised pilgrims from the state to shun all forms of vices and conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors during the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The governor gave the warning while addressing the first batch of 560 pilgrims set for airlift to the holy land. According to a statement […]

Civil society organisations have mounted pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that unresolved controversies from the 2023 polls could further weaken trust in the country’s democracy. The groups, Yiaga Africa and Centre for Transparency and Advocacy, said the […]

Pass rate rises from 13% in 2021 to over 26% Increase driven by digital learning exposure – Experts The performance of candidates in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has shown a steady but uneven improvement over the past five years, with the proportion of candidates scoring 200 and above rising from about 13 per […]

Saab, 54, often described as Maduro’s “bag man,” was deported following his arrest in February, according to Venezuela’s migration agency. He had previously been released from US custody in a prisoner swap, where Washington freed him in exchange for Americans imprisoned in Venezuela.

With barely eight months before Nigerians return to the polls, the battle for Aso Rock is increasingly becoming less about the candidates themselves and more about the powerful forces assembling behind them. The post 2027: Powerful forces behind Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ibrahim  Hassan-Wuyo Political opinion across Northern Nigeria appears sharply divided over the renewed promise by the presidential hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, with many stakeholders describing the proposal as politically strategic but lacking enforceable guarantees. Obi recently reiterated that he would […] The post 2027: North divided over Obi’s one-term promise appeared first on Vanguard News.

“From December 25, audiences will meet Haaland as the legendary Viking ‘Haaland’ in our new animated feature film ViQueens.”

* Fubara allies allege witch-hunt, dump party Bayelsa, Edo primaries peaceful, orderly C/River aspirants decry ‘charade’, threaten fallout By Samuel Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu, Dan Abia, Emem Idio, Akuopha Ochuko, Emma Una & Ike Uchechukwu Discontent trailed the APC House of Representatives primaries in Rivers State, as loyalists of the Minister of […] The post APC Reps primaries: Wike loyalists sweep Rivers; crises, claims of imposition rock S-South states appeared first on Vanguard News.

THE All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primaries, held across the country, yesterday, were characterized by high-wire intrigues, drama, and protests. The post APC Reps tickets: Protests, violence, disqualifications mar primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s deepening security crisis assumed fresh urgency at the weekend after terrorists reportedly abducted 42 schoolchildren in Borno State... The post Terrorists ‘abduct 42’ schoolchildren in Borno  appeared first on Vanguard News.

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While some denounced the conduct of the primaries, others said they were fair and peaceful as dictated by the party's constitution. The post ‎Mixed reactions, confusion trail APC Reps primaries in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Security operatives tracked Mr Mainok’s movements across multiple locations in northern Nigeria, including Abuja and Maiduguri, while attempting to avoid compromising the operation prematurely. The post What we know about how Islamic State leader Mainok was killed in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The APC members staged a protest at the voting centre in Omu-Aran, where they had gathered for the constituency’s primary election. The post 2027: Constituents oppose lawmaker’s fourth term bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The former president said Nigeria would only attain greatness when citizens speak the truth, even in difficult times. The post Jonathan advocates prayers for Nigerian leaders, urges citizens to work collectively for peace appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, clarified that lawmakers only attract projects while implementation rests with the executive arm. The post Reps deputy speaker reacts to report linking him to Abia e-learning facility project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The latest increase comes just two days after CNG prices were raised by Rs 2 per kg on May 15, leading to a cumulative hike of Rs 3 per kg within 48 hours.

In Lagos, security operations have long been supported by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, a public-private initiative established by the state government to provide logistics and equipment to security agencies operating in the state. The post Lagos security Fund donates vehicles, protective gear to police in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

May 17, (THEWILL) — Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s re-election bid on the platform of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has collapsed, THEWILL can authoritatively report, after failing to get the support of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, his […] The post EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu, Wike Reject Fubara’s Bid, Pick Ex-Minority Leader Chinda for Rivers Gov. appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 17, (THEWILL) — Former Governor of Sokoto State, who is also a former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, at the weekend withdrew from the race to return to the National Assembly on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. In his place is a former Commissioner in the […] The post 2027: Why I Withdrew from Senatorial Race – Tambuwal appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 17, (THEWILL) — The recent declaration by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding its new agreement with Chinese companies to restore two of the country’s long-neglected refineries has raised concerns among stakeholders and the general public. The NNPCL had disclosed on May 4, 2026, that it signed the MoU with two Chinese […] The post Concern Grows Over NNPCL’s Latest Refinery Revamp Plan appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 17, (THEWILL) — Lagos State House of Assembly is considering the “Lagos State Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Bill 2025” to eliminate multiple taxation and illegal levies. The proposed law, which underwent public hearings recently, aims to consolidate over 60 different levies into nine primary categories. Essentially, it bans unauthorised groups, […] The post THEWILL EDITORIAL: Curbing Illegal Levies and Multiple Taxation: The Lagos Example appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A sudden Lagos special needs eviction has left 32 children with cerebral palsy and autism homeless after their therapy center of 16 years was shut down. Read More: https://punchng.com/eviction-32-lagos-children-with-cerebral-palsy-autism-rendered-homeless/

Nigeria’s federation oil earnings fell by N78.7bn despite rising crude prices. Discover the factors behind the decline in PSC proceeds and revenue shortfal Read More: https://punchng.com/federation-oil-earnings-slump-by-n78-7bn-despite-rising-prices/

Nigerian port agents protest as the NRS denies blanket port demurrage waivers for delays caused by the new National Single Window system. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/nrs-denies-blanket-waivers-as-port-agents-protest-delays/

Get the full results from the APC Reps primary. See how Mudashiru Obasa, Yusuf Buhari, and others won their tickets, while 14 aspirants were disqualified. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-apc-bars-14-obasa-buharis-son-win-tickets/

A political shake-up looms for the 2027 Senate elections as governors and ex-governors plan to unseat many serving senators. Over 45% may not return. Read More: https://punchng.com/govs-ex-govs-threaten-senators-return-tickets-to-nassemby/

Convicted terrorist Kabiru Sokoto files a Kabiru Sokoto appeal at the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn his 2013 life sentence for terrorism. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-was-wrongly-convicted-for-terrorism-says-kabiru-sokoto/

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) officially submits Adewole Adebayo as its presidential candidate to INEC for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-receives-adebayo-as-sdp-presidential-candidate/

Zamfara State celebrates its first-ever Hajj flight from the new Gusau International Airport, carrying 415 pilgrims directly to Saudi Arabia. Read More: https://punchng.com/zamfara-records-first-hajj-flight-from-gusau-airport/

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde will declare open the 59th National Board Meeting of the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) in Ogbomoso on May 20, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-to-grace-bsn-board-meeting/

At least five people are confirmed dead and ten rescued after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Durumi, Abuja. Rescue efforts continu Read More: https://punchng.com/five-die-in-abuja-building-collapse/

Controversy erupts after a joint US-Nigerian operation killed a top ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who the Nigerian military had already declared dead. Read More: https://punchng.com/controversy-trails-killing-of-isis-leader-earlier-declared-dead/

Experts support Nigeria’s new policy for mandatory drug tests for students to combat rising substance abuse and safeguard the nation’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-back-fgs-mandatory-drug-tests-for-secondary-school-students/

Presenter Edgar Eriakha shares the realities of live TV pressure, from unpredictable guests to last-minute changes on TVC’s ‘Wake Up Nigeria’. Read More: https://punchng.com/edgar-eriakha-opens-up-on-pressure-of-hosting-live-tv-show/

A new report from JAMB reveals over 22.5 million JAMB UTME candidates and Direct Entry applicants registered between 2015 and 2026. See the yearly stats. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-recorded-over-22-million-utme-candidates-since-2015-report/