The tax authority encouraged the taxpayers to take advantage of the extension of operation hours to resolve tax-related matters, seek guidance, and ensure timely compliance with their obligations. The post NRS adopts weekend operation to aid tax filing compliance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A young Nigerian lady trends online as she posts a video showing the moment she walked up to popular singer Davido and told him to do something unexpected.

Former Minister of Aviation and political figure Femi Fani-Kayode has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.

The Benue State House of Assembly has approved the suspension of the Auditor-General for Local Government, Abraham Gberidyer, over allegations of fraud and financial mismanagement involving N4.6 billion. The decision was taken during plenary led by Speaker Berger Emberga after Governor Hyacinth Alia sent a letter to the Assembly through the Office of the Head […] Benue Assembly suspends auditor-general over alleged N4.6bn fraud

Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said the Nigerian government cannot stand by and watch the systematic harassment and humiliation of its nationals residing in South Africa. She stated this during a phone conversation with Ronald Lamola, the South Africa Foreign Affairs Minister, according to a statement she posted on her Facebook page. The minister […] Xenophobic attacks: ‘We can’t stand and watch’ – Details of talks between Nigeria, South Africa revealed

A Nigerian billionaire was arrested in Switzerland after NDLEA and international agencies uncovered an alleged multi-billion naira drug laundering ring.

Benue State collaborates with IOM and NEMA to boost disaster preparedness, strengthening local emergency management and supporting communities in need. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-partners-iom-nema-to-boost-disaster-preparedness-in-communities/

Police said six of the victims have so far been identified as students of the Faculty of Engineering, Gudi Campus of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, while another victim was said to be a visitor at the lodge at the time of the incident.

May 07, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido, has been named as one of the inductees for the 2026 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 1 in Atlanta’s Historic Westside. The Walk of Fame honours individuals who have made major contributions to Black music […] The post Davido To Receive Black Entertainment Walk Of Fame Honour As He Marks 15 Years In Music appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Chelsea have slumped to ninth in the Premier League table and their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League appear to be over. The post Struggling Chelsea have ‘foundations for success’ – Interim boss McFarlane appeared first on Vanguard News.

Popular Nigerian TikTok personality Jarvis has dismissed claims that she is expecting a child with fellow content creator Peller. The pair exchanged words during a livestream on Wednesday night after Peller suggested that they were preparing to welcome a baby together. “My baby with Jarvis is coming soon,” he said during the session. Jarvis, however, [...]

The House of Representatives is set to consider a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive national framework for the regulation and control of alcohol consumption in Nigeria, as part of efforts to strengthen public health governance and curb alcohol-related harm. The post Reps to consider Bill on National Alcohol Control framework appeared first on Vanguard News.

As nations worldwide exercise caution over the MV Hondius cruise ship carrying confirmed and suspected hantavirus cases, Nigeria… This article Nigeria’s Preparedness Imperative: Lessons from the Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Crisis appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Labour Party, LP, has reported a surge in the scramble for its nomination and expression of interest forms for various elective offices. LP spokesperson, Ken Eluma Asogwa, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that several aspirants seeking to contest in the 2027 general elections thronged the party’s National Secretariat to purchase nomination forms. Among […] 2027: Betty Akeredolu, Barguwa, others purchase Labour Party nomination forms

TS Academy, an edtech platform that trains young people in digital and technical skills, brought together over 1,400 of its students and alumni in Lagos for the first edition of TS Connect, a student community hangout designed to give learners a space to meet, interact, and connect beyond their online classes. The event was open […] The post TS Academy Brings Over 1,400 Students Together for First TS Connect Event in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

“We are at the threshold of a very important reform, which NECO is spearheading, and that is the Computer-Based Examination, which is to commence this year,” the minister said. The post NECO’ll commence computer-based exams this year – Alausa appeared first on Vanguard News.

A public affairs analyst, Mahdi Shehu, has said that a possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the presidential race in 2027 could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape. Shehu made this known in a post shared on X on Thursday, reacting to Jonathan’s statement that he is consulting widely following calls from different groups […] Jonathan’s possible 2027 presidential bid could dilute bloc voting — Mahdi Shehu

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected ammunition courier along the Obajana–Lokoja Road in Kogi State after reportedly finding bullets hidden inside a bag of maize. The suspect, identified as Yahaya Umar, was arrested by troops of 12 Brigade following intelligence reports about an arms trafficking network operating in the North-Central region. Military […] Army arrests suspected courier with 500 rounds of ammunition in Kogi

A heartbreaking post making the rounds on TikTok captured a Nigerian lady's plea for help to find her biological father who left her since she was born.

Charly Boy seized the microphone from Governor Rochas Okorocha at his father's funeral, opposing political messages at the solemn event, over a decade later.

A Nigerian lady has celebrated as her United Kingdom visa was approved in four days after biometrics, sparking reactions and congratulatory messages online.

The naira gained almost N10, closing at N1,357 per dollar, compared to N1,375.5/$ at the beginning of May. This means the naira improved by about 1.2% within one week.

  Following the rejection of his diplomatic posting to Germany as Nigeria’s envoy, Ambassador-designate, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has now been reassigned to South Africa as Nigeria’s High Commissioner by President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed personally by Fani-Kayode on Thursday afternoon via a post on his verified Facebook page. OSUN DEFENDER recalls that the Federal […] The post Tinubu Re-assigns Fani-Kayode To South Africa After Germany ‘Rejection’ appeared first on OsunDefender.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has reacted to reports that a ‘faction’ of the Obident Movement has disbanded the group and expelled its leader, Peter Obi, as well as himself. In a telephone conversation with DAILY POST, Tanko dismissed the report as false, adding that those behind the purported expulsion are […] ‘How can they expel the owner’ – Tanko reacts to Peter Obi’s ‘expulsion’ from Obidient Movement

A Nigerian man, Kenneth Godwin, has been charged in the United States over an alleged wire fraud scheme linked to a casino in South Dakota. The US Department of Justice said a federal grand jury indicted Godwin on charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and illegal access to a protected computer. Authorities […] Nigerian indicted in US over alleged casino wire fraud

A Nigerian man has been indicted by a US federal grand jury for a wire fraud scheme targeting a tribal casino, facing a potential 20 years in prison. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-man-faces-20-years-jail-in-us-over-wire-fraud/

May 07, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, May 8, 2026, for the hearing of a suit filed by former Deputy National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the legitimacy of the party’s leadership structure currently headed by former Senate President, David Mark. THEWILL reports […] The post ADC Leadership Dispute Returns To Court As Judge Fixes May 8 For Hearing appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

With the reversal, all duly elected senators are now eligible to participate in the election of presiding officers without the prior requirement of taking the Oath of Office and Allegiance. The post Senate Reverses Standing Orders Amendment On Leadership Elections appeared first on Channels Television.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of 2 National Mission Force Brigade to redouble their efforts in eradicating the persistent security challenges in their Joint Operations Area (JOA) and Southern Kaduna generally. Gen. Oluyede, in a statement issued by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, gave the […] Chief of Defence Staff tasks troops on ending insecurity in Southern Kaduna

The Confederation of African Football has admitted Nigeria back into the CAF A Coaching Convention, meaning that the Nigeria Football Federation can again resume the activation of CAF A coaching courses after years of waiting and high expectations on the part of the country’s coaching family. “We are pleased to inform you that the CAF [...]

Legal scholar David Bassey Antia explains INEC's limits on party deregistration and why strict legal procedure must guide electoral decisions in Nigeria

Liverpool F.C. has scaled back planned ticket price increases for the next two seasons following significant fan protests and talks with supporter groups. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpool-cut-planned-ticket-price-hikes-after-fan-protests/

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has been redeployed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa after requesting a change from his initial Germany po Read More: https://punchng.com/fani-kayode-redeployed-from-germany-to-south-africa-after-request/

Social media activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM) has announced the rescue of the baby who was stolen at birth in a hospital in Owerri, Imo State, and sold for ₦4.5m, following a coordinated multi-state police operation. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, VDM detailed how the case was […]

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Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, said on Thursday that Femi Fani-Kayode requested that he be reposted as the ambassador-designate from Germany to South Africa. Sani said that Fani-Kayode requested the reposting for a personal reason. DAILY POST had previously reported that President Bola Tinubu approved the reposting of Fani-Kayode from Germany to South Africa. […] Fani-Kayode requested redeployment from Germany to South Africa – Shehu Sani