Excitement is mounting ahead of the 2026 Ikoyi Club/Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala scheduled for May 23 at the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938. Now in its ninth edition, the competition has continued to establish itself as one of Nigeria’s leading grassroots swimming events, providing young athletes with a platform to showcase their talents […]

The Niger State government has successfully completed the transportation of all 2,281 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-completes-transportation-of-2281-pilgrims-to-saudi-arabia/

Kwara residents in Edu LGA say “We have been neglected” as they lament the poor condition of a health centre serving 11 communities in urgent need of care.

The regional parliament, at the close of its First Ordinary Session in Abuja, adopted a resolution urging member states to deepen intelligence sharing, improve border security coordination and strengthen joint military operations. The post ECOWAS Parliament passes new resolution on regional security, amid coordinated Mali attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A News Agency of Nigeria survey at Oba, New Benin, and Uselu markets showed litre prices recently declined from between N1,500 and N1,600 to approximately N1,200 and N1,300 across several trading outlets. The post Fragile relief as palm oil prices drop in Benin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, and former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, to head its presidential primary committees ahead of the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries. According to a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Imoke will […]

José Mourinho is set for a sensational return to Real Madrid, having reportedly reached a verbal agreement for a second spell as manager with the club. Read More: https://punchng.com/mourinho-agrees-to-return-to-madrid/

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that the former governor must provide one surety in like sum. The court ruled that the surety must reside in either Maitama or Asokoro districts […]

Nigeria-eligible striker William Osula sparked major reactions after performing a Michael Jackson-inspired dance celebration for Newcastle in the Premier League.

Justice Abdulmalik granted bail to Crack after the Federal government opened its case against the blogger by calling its first witness, Uruntu Douglas, an operative of DSS.

"The points raised are Iranian demands that have been firmly defended by the Iranian negotiating team in every round of negotiations," he said. The post Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal appeared first on Vanguard News.

The group alleged that strange movements by suspected political thugs and acts of intimidation against them had heightened fears of violence ahead of the primary. The post Gbenga Daniel’s Loyalists Threaten To Boycott Ogun APC Senatorial Primary appeared first on Channels Television.

May 18, (THEWILL) — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has intervened in the dispute between Senator Kawu Sumaila, who represents Kano South, and Alhassan Rurum, a member of the House of Representatives for Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya.   The reconciliation came just after the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state announced the conclusion of its senatorial and House […] The post Gov Yusuf Reconciles Sumaila, Rurum As APC Concludes Primaries appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk reflects on the final match loss to Kasimpasa, addressing player fatigue and ambitions for the next season after clinching the title.

Founders Rant X Brings Raw, Honest Conversations About Building in Nigeria to Alliance Française, Ikoyi. On May 13, 2026, over 150  founders, operators, and investors walked into Alliance Française, Ikoyi on the morning of May 13, 2026, and did something that does not happen enough in Nigerian tech: they told the truth. Founders Rant X, […] Paul Onwuanibe, Katharina Link, Fola Olatunji, others gather in Lagos at Founders Rant X by UnwindFest

Despite an Abuja Federal High Court judgment that stopped it from conferring the Blue Silks rank on Nigeria lawyers, the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, has said it will go ahead with the activity. ALDRAP had introduced the Blue Silks rank as an alternative to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, title […] Despite restraining order, ALDRAP insists on Blue Silks, says judgment contradicted Supreme Court

It added that a verification letter from the surety's immediate department must be submitted alongside a tax clearance certificate covering the last six months. The post Phone-Tapping Charge: Court grants El-Rufai N100m bail, seizes passport appeared first on Vanguard News.

WhatsApp boosts user privacy with new disappearing messages, chat themes, and automatic group greetings. See the latest features for improved messaging experience.

May 18, (THEWILL) —The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Sunday, recounted the state’s journey to its gas-powered electricity project and how the demise of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, in 2024, almost scuttled it.   Governor Diri also stated that the power turbines, commissioned by President […] The post How Herbert Wigwe’s Passing Almost Stopped Bayelsa Power Project – Gov Diri appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

I have been reliably informed that plans have allegedly been concluded … to forcefully take him into custody today from the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he is meant to appear,”

Ahead of the 2027 general election, Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has emerged the senatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ekiti Central unopposed.

A decade ago, infertility in India was largely discussed in silence. It was often associated with couples who had been trying for many years, usually in their mid or late thirties. In most cases, the assumption was that a pregnancy takes time and will eventually happen. Today, that assumption is changing. Across fertility clinics in […] The post India’s Growing Infertility Crisis: Why More Young Couples Are Struggling to Conceive appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gunmen had attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso on Friday. The post [Video] ‘Help us’ – Abducted Ogbomoso school principal, teacher beg FG, Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.

This is contained in a petition he filed on Sunday to the All Progressives Congress Primary Election Petitions Committee, alleging that ward results across the constituency showed he won. The post House of Reps member challenges APC primary result appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The freight train crashed into the public bus on Saturday afternoon at a busy junction in Bangkok, with the vehicle bursting into flames and 30 people left injured. The post Train Driver Charged After Deadly Bangkok Bus Collision appeared first on Channels Television.

Learn about Hon Omotunde Ayoade (JP), the PDP consensus candidate for Ifo Constituency II, and his journey from humanitarian service to political leadershi Read More: https://punchng.com/from-humanitarian-service-to-political-leadership-hon-omotunde-ayoade-jp-answers-the-call-to-represent-ifo-constituency-ii/

An old video of actress Mo Bimpe claiming she could never marry Lateef Adedimeji surfaced online weeks after the Nollywood couple welcomed triplet boys

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is set to be screened on Tuesday as the sole presidential aspirant of the factional Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party constituted a 14-member screening committee for the exercise, with former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former Plateau State governor Jonah Jang and former […] The post 2027: PDP to Screen Jonathan As Sole Presidential Aspirant Tuesday appeared first on OsunDefender.

Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly emerged as the sole presidential hopeful of the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections, according to fresh indications.

Comedian Kilnt COD addresses Frank Edoho's marital saga, highlighting the broadcaster's role and offering insights into relationship dynamics and fidelity issues.

According to a statement from the court, the Crescent Sighting Department reached the decision after reviewing testimonies submitted by witnesses regarding the lunar sighting.

May 18, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s fixed-income market offered investors some of the highest sovereign returns seen in years during the first quarter of 2026, before the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) easing cycle triggered a steady decline in yields across Treasury bills and Federal Government bonds.       A review of primary market auction […] The post FGN Bonds, T-Bills Deliver Peak Sovereign Yields In Q1 2026 Before Rate Cuts appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has closed the sale of its presidential form but extended the deadline for other elective posts for the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-ends-sale-of-presidential-form/

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million with one surety in like sum, while imposing strict conditions for the perfection of the bail. The Department of State Services (DSS) had arraigned the former Governor of Kaduna State on a five-count […] The post Just In: Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail appeared first on OsunDefender.

Two aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, are currently at loggerheads over who is the authentic winner of the primary election in Ibadan North West/ Ibadan South West Federal Constituency. The two gladiators are Folake Olunloyo-Osinlowo and Rotimi Ajanaku. DAILY POST reports that primary elections for various federal constituencies in APC were […] Two APC aspirants lay claim to Ibadan North West/South West ticket

The latest action comes just 48 hours after both countries confirmed a separate joint mission that led to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior IS figure described as the group’s second-in-command globally. He had also been under United States sanctions since 2023.