Late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf secured a landslide victory in the APC House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday, polling 5,849 votes to defeat his rival, Auwal Lawal […]

The Nigerian world record holder clocked a season’s best time of 12.41 seconds in a high-quality final contested against some of the world’s leading sprint hurdlers. The post Diamond League: Amusan opens campaign with impressive third-place finish in Shanghai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The former president, who described exercise as essential at every stage of life, particularly in old age, said discipline and consistency in health management had sustained him over the years. The post At 89, I still exercise, manage diabetes with discipline — Obasanjo appeared first on Vanguard News.

‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has concluded its House of Representatives primary elections amid allegations of irregularities, last-minute disqualifications, and claims that voting did not hold in some constituencies. ‎ ‎The controversy was further heightened by the release of a list of disqualified aspirants on the day of the primaries, affecting seven […]

Celebrity businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has reportedly lost his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives ticket for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency of Imo State. DAILY POST reports that the nightlife promoter, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, was seeking to represent […] City Boys Movement Coordinator, Cubana Chief Priest loses APC Reps primary

Supporters of Rep. James Faleke on Saturday turned out in large numbers across Ikeja Federal Constituency, backing his unopposed return bid for the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post APC members endorse Faleke for Rep. ticket appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a bomb-making specialist identified as Abu Umar, were reportedly killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded prematurely in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on Friday in Jubilaram, where the […]

The United States has released the footage of its military operation, in conjunction with the Nigerian forces, killing top ISIS and other terrorist commanders.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has adopted a loyalist of Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, Usman Banye, as its candidate for the Rimi/Charanchi/Batagarawa Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Banye emerged during the party’s primary election held on Saturday in Charanchi after two other aspirants withdrew from the race. Party stakeholders, members, and supporters had […] Gov Radda’a loyalist emerges APC candidate for Katsina Reps seat

Jannik Sinner triumphs over Daniil Medvedev in a rain-interrupted semi-final to book his place in the Italian Open final against Casper Ruud. Read More: https://punchng.com/sinner-beats-medvedev-to-reach-italian-open-final/

Usman Banye, a loyalist of Governor Dikko Radda, emerges as the consensus candidate in the Katsina APC primary for the Rimi/Charanchi/Batagarawa seat. Read More: https://punchng.com/radda-loyalist-emerges-apc-candidate-for-katsina-reps-seat/

The party also said that due to the security situation in parts of the North, screening for National Assembly aspirants would now hold in Abuja. The post ADC postpones presidential, governorship screening appeared first on Vanguard News.

The legal action signals renewed friction in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, nearly a year after the refinery withdrew an earlier suit challenging similar import permits The post Dangote files fresh lawsuit against Nigerian govt over fuel import licences appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Zamfara police have recovered a stolen 10-day-old baby taken from a hospital. The infant is safe and has been reunited with its parents. A suspect is in cu Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-10-day-old-baby-in-zamfara-nab-suspect/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that its House of Representatives primary elections in Oyo State were conducted peacefully and transparently across the state’s 14 federal constituencies, with 74 aspirants cleared to contest ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 74 aspirants cleared as APC declares Oyo reps primaries peaceful, transparent appeared first on Vanguard News.

Another Ponzi investment scheme in Lagos has collapsed as organisers of XM Future Music Group allegedly disappeared and shut down their office abruptly.

A new Ebola outbreak in the DRC has claimed 80 lives. Health officials warn of a high lethality rate for the Bundibugyo strain with no vaccine available. Read More: https://punchng.com/drc-reports-80-deaths-in-new-ebola-outbreak-says-no-vaccine-available/

The party had scheduled the screening of aspirants for 14 and 15 May. The post ADC postpones screening of presidential, governorship aspirants appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Protest erupted on Saturday in Okpoga, headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, during the ongoing APC House of Representatives primary election for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency. The protest reportedly followed the disappearance of the three local government party chairmen from Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo with the election results. Sources told DAILY POST that tension […] Reps primaries: Protest rocks Benue as APC LG chairmen disappear with results

The Abia State Police Command is investigating an attempted attack on officers in Akwete by community youths following a probe into a child’s death. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-attack-on-officers-in-abia/

The world number one could claim a record-extending sixth Masters 1000 title on Sunday thanks to a 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 win which had almost everything over the course of its two-and-a-half hours. The post Sinner Downs Medvedev, Advances To Italian Open Final appeared first on Channels Television.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has begun the distribution of election materials for the House of Representatives primary election in the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency of Nasarawa State. The exercise is being supervised by a delegation from the party’s National Secretariat led by Abubakar Billy Tafawa Balewa, who assured party members that the process would […] APC commences distribution of sensitive materials in Nasarawa North Reps primary

Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that what Nigeria as a country requires amidst the challenges is focused leadership. The post Nigerians now treat insecurity, killings as normal – Jonathan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Bauchi SSG Ibrahim Kashim picks the NDC form for the Bauchi governorship 2027 race, vowing to improve governance and develop the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-bauchi-ssg-picks-ndc-governorship-form/

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, the 16-year-old girl who topped the 2026 JAMB examination after an interview with The Cable, received a sweet offer from a US company.

The group stressed that Nigeria’s inflation challenge remains structural and supply-driven, arguing that monetary tightening alone is insufficient to address the underlying cost pressures in the economy. The post CPPE warns inflationary conditions remain severe for households, businesses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Hypertension Society has raised concern over the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria, revealing that one in every three adults in the country is living with the condition, while fewer than one in five patients achieve proper blood pressure control. The society made this known in a statement issued on Saturday ahead of Read More: https://punchng.com/world-hypertension-day-experts-warn-of-rising-cases-poor-treatment-access/

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a Borno school attack, abducting 42 students from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba. Read More: https://punchng.com/42-students-abducted-in-borno-school-attack-ndume/

The party did not publicly state specific reasons for the disqualifications The post APC disqualifies Fubara’s loyalists, others from Reps primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has picked the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency. Buhari polled 5,849 votes to defeat Auwal Lawal Daura, who got 21 votes. As a result of the development, Yusuf Buhari has emerged the APC candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat for the […] BREAKING: Buhari’s son, Yusuf wins APC Reps ticket in primary election

The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has recorded a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Yagba Federal Constituency seat, winning across all the 34 wards in the constituency. The post Leke Abejide sweeps all 34 wards in Yagba APC Reps primary appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress APC, House of Representatives primary election held in Lagos Mainland on Saturday was thrown into crisis following allegations of widespread irregularities, voter intimidation and disruption of the electoral process across several voting centres. The post Crisis mars Lagos Mainland APC Reps Primary Election appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons in Nigeria have raised alarm over the manner in which operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, invaded and harassed medical personnel at the University of Uyo teaching hospital. The post Cardiovascular surgeons condemn hospital invasion by EFCC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The recognition comes during a crucial period for Forest as they continue battling to secure their Premier League status under manager Vítor Pereira The post Awoniyi honoured by Nottingham Forest after 100th appearance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Three aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who were anointed as consensus candidates by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State for House of Representatives seats have been disqualified by the party. The three aspirants endorsed by Aiyedatiwa, who have been screened out, were identified as Tajudeen Adefisoye (Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency), Victor Ategbole (Akoko South-East/South-West […] Aiyedatiwa’s preferred aspirants disqualified from APC Reps primaries in Ondo

An aspirant in the Ekiti APC primary for the House of Reps alleges intimidation, claiming supporters were threatened before the vote. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-apc-aspirant-alleges-intimidation-during-primary/