Oriyomi Hamzat emerges as Accord’s consensus candidate for the 2027 Oyo governorship election, declaring a new era of hope and development for the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/were-oyos-new-hope-says-oriyomi-hamzat-after-accord-consensus-victory/

A Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has remanded six persons in a correctional facility over the alleged murder of a traditional ruler, HRH Eze Josephat Ikegwu. The post Court remands six over alleged murder of Ebonyi traditional ruler appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Mohammed Abubakar A respected voice has finally said the quiet part out loud. No more dancing around it. No more bureaucratic fog. Professor Okey Ikechukwu, Executive Director of the Development Specs Academy, sat for an interview on Arise News and delivered a prescription as blunt as a hammer. Suspend the Amukpe-Escravos pipeline sale process. Terminate […] The post Time to reset the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline sale process appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of efforts to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The post FG approves 50% discount on NRC train fares for Eid-el-Kabir appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over rising voter apathy and the increasing spread of fake news ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, warning that both pose serious threats to democratic participation and electoral credibility. The post Ekiti Guber: INEC raises alarm over voter apathy, fake news ahead of June 20 poll appeared first on Vanguard News.

A nephew of elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), Hon. David Usman Dinshiya, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State under the platform of the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   Dinshiya, who made the declaration during a public event […]

The Nigerian Army has debunked a false social media report claiming the recent killing of Major General Hassan Ahmed, clarifying it’s recycled 2021 fake ne Read More: https://punchng.com/army-dismisses-report-on-generals-death-as-fake-news/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced results of its presidential primary in 11 states so far, indicating that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is leading his rivals, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and business man, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen by a wide margin.   The results were announced by returning officers of various states but […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defended the credibility of its presidential primary process amid allegations of irregularities and rigging raised by presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.   ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday night, said the party had not seen any evidence to either validate or dismiss the […]

The Federal Government has approved an extensive package of sports infrastructure projects across the country in a move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s sporting landscape and restoring key facilities to international standards.   The approvals were granted through the National Sports Commission (NSC) during its Tenders Board meeting, where several landmark projects and contracts were ratified […]

A Nigerian business and digital payments executive, Chinyere Don-Okhuofu, has said that transportation remains a critical backbone of Nigeria’s economy, yet much of the sector still operates with fragmented systems and manual processes that limit efficiency and growth.     She disclosed this during the recent launch of Interswitch’s Ticket Vending Platform (TVP) in Lagos. […]

Court Dismisses ₦950m Suit Against Corps, Upholds Personnel Conduct By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced nationwide special patrol operations ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations with the deployment of more than 30,000 personnel, including regular officers and special marshals, to ensure safer roads and smooth movement of travelers across […] The post Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys over 30,000 personnel for nationwide special patrol appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Mohammed called on the citizens of Bauchi State to continue supporting the government in the implementation of its policies and programmes aimed at improving their welfare and advancing sustainable development across the state. The post Bala Mohammed salutes muslims on Eid-el-Kabir appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are grappling with a massive financing shortfall estimated at about $236 billion, as only 4 per cent of the country’s 40 million small businesses currently have access to formal bank loans.   The figure underscores the deepening credit constraints facing the sector, which remains a major driver of […]

Mr Kalu says the federal government's reforms are aimed at laying a solid foundation for a more prosperous Nigeria. The post Orji Kalu urges patience with Tinubu’s reforms, advocates production-driven economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has warned TikTok users against sharing fake reports about celebrities’ deaths, describing the trend as cruel and irresponsible.   In a video posted on Snapchat, Toyin Abraham said she would not accept appeals for anyone she believes was responsible for the posts.   She said the content has continued […]

Carys Douglas is stepping into the spotlight as she prepares to make her professional stage debut.   The 23-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones has been cast in a New York City production of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, ‘The Seagull’.   The production, described as a “multi-space, site-specific theatrical experience,” is […]

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, AIG Dankombo Morris, has assured residents of Benue, Plateau, and Nasarawa States of adequate security arrangements ahead of the forthcoming Eid el-Kabir celebration. The AIG reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring a peaceful, safe, and hitch-free festive period across […]

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner and actor Timothée Chalamet could not contain their excitement after the New York Knicks secured a major victory to reach the NBA Finals.   The celebrity couple attended Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 25, where the Knicks defeated the […]

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has extended warm greetings and felicitations to all Muslim faithful in Rivers State and across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the festival of sacrifice. Fubara described the feast as a season that calls on everyone, irrespective of faith, to have deep reflection on the values of sacrifice, compassion, generosity, […]

Yoruba actress Mo Bimpe is enjoying a season of celebration following the birth of her triplets, as the actress has now secured a new endorsement deal.   The wife of Lateef Adedimeji announced the partnership on her Instagram page while sharing a promotional video for the brand. In her post, the actress reflected on how […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) advises presidential aspirants Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to seek redress for grievances over the ADC pr Read More: https://punchng.com/seek-redress-over-presidential-primary-if-you-need-to-adc-tells-amaechi-hayatu-deen/

Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has shared his thoughts on how people can identify genuine love in relationships.   Taking to his X page, the Nollywood actor stated that a man who truly loves a woman would be willing to take a bullet for her. He added that a woman who genuinely loves her husband would […]

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has revealed that she battled a secret medical condition that left her nearly blind in one eye for 10 years.   The 43-year-old Devil Wears Prada star shared the news during an appearance on the podcast, Popcast, where she said that she suffered from an early eye problem called cataract throughout […]

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos on Tuesday granted four persons standing trial over the killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, leave to call five witnesses each in their defence. The suspects—Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu Dogo), and Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (also known as Yaroro)—are being […]

A Nigerian lady cried out on social media after waiting relentlessly for sun to shine and power her solar. She shared a tweet about her experience.

Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has denied taking down her Instagram page, stating that the account was suspended after being heavily reported by fans of social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).   The reality star’s account became unavailable on Monday, May 25, during a […]

Oil producing companies are falling short of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s target of raising $1 billion for the long-delayed cleanup of Ogoniland, the trustee overseeing the fund warned on Tuesday.   Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ogoni Trust Fund Incorporated, Rt Hon. Emmanuel Deeyah, on Tuesday warned that oil producers […]

Africa requires about $200 billion annually to achieve its energy access targets by 2030, creating a funding gap of nearly $90 billion compared to the current investment level of about $110 billion, chairman of Schneider Electric, Jean-Pascal Tricoire, has said.   Tricoire said the funding deficit represents not only a financial challenge but also a […]

Kefas Wungak Ropshik, fondly called Kefiano, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Plateau state for the 2027 election.

The Accord Party in Ogun State has announced Okewole Olaniyi as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Learn more about Accord Party O Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-picks-ogun-governorship-candidate-assembly-hopefuls/

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries in Ekiti State.   According to the ADC presidential primary statement of results, signed by the chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee in Ekiti State, Hon. (Barr.) Afolabi Akinsiku, the shadow election was held across the […]

Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa urges prayers for peace and progress in Ondo and Nigeria during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Read his full message. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-aiyedatiwa-calls-for-prayers-for-ondo-nigeria/

Former Rivers State Governor and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has emerged as the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Bayelsa State.   Amaechi defeated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen by a wide margin in the direct primary election conducted across the 105 wards […]

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir and urged them to offer special prayers for peaceful 2027 general elections and national unity. In a Sallah message conveyed through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker urged believers […]

A World Bank study published has shown that digital payments are becoming increasingly central to business activity, particularly for small firms in Africa.   According to the study it goes beyond saving time as they are also associated with better access to credit.   The report, titled “Firm Credit Constraints and Electronic Payments: A Global […]