Fintiri explained that the people of Adamawa State will decide who becomes the next governor. He said no individual has the power to choose a leader for them.

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the relatives of 16-year-old Alex Ansol, who was earlier found wandering in Dadin Kowa village in Doguwa local government area of the State, have been identified and reunited. The teenager was initially found wandering after he allegedly lost contact with his relatives while travelling from Abuja to […]

Air Peace Limited has explained the delay of its Ibadan–Abuja flight, attributing the disruption to adverse weather conditions that prevented the aircraft from landing as scheduled. The post Air Peace clarifies Ibadan flight delay amid weather disruption appeared first on Vanguard News.

The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images. The post What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Bauchi State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Governor Bala Mohammed, political stakeholders, and aspirants across party lines to join its platform, pledging stability and freedom from internal crises and litigation. The State Chairman, Abdullahi Maigari Misau, made the appeal on Sunday during an interview with journalists in Bauchi. He […]

Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. Read More: https://punchng.com/fa-cup-leeds-end-39-year-wait-beat-west-ham-in-penalty-drama/

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho slammed in a dramatic late winner at Dundee as Celtic capitalised on Hearts’ earlier slip-up to move within three points of the Scottish Premiership leaders. Yang Hyun-Jun opened the scoring for Martin O’Neill’s side inside eight minutes by getting a slight touch on Benjamin Nygren’s close-range shot and they should […]

Seun Okinbaloye, an anchor with Channels Television, has said he will not be intimidated following the controversy sparked by remarks from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while also expressing appreciation for the widespread support he has received. The post ‘I’m not afraid’, Channels TV’s Okinbaloye reacts to Wike’s comment appeared first on Vanguard News.

The nation’s top cyclists are currently undergoing rigorous preparations for the upcoming National Track Championships, a crucial stepping stone towards representing Nigeria at the 2026 CAC African Track and Para-Track Cycling Championships. The continental event, set to be hosted in Abuja, promises to be a thrilling showcase of African cycling talent. The Moshood Abiola National […]

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving

Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has reacted to the suspension of the planned voter revalidation exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), taking a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC had earlier announced that it would commence a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the […] Mahdi Shehu takes swipe at Tinubu following INEC Voter Revalidation suspension

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International (AI), has called on the federal government of Nigeria to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged reckless use of firearms by military personnel, which led to the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State. The organisation made the call in a statement shared on its verified Facebook […]

Controversial relationship therapist and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has deactivated her Instagram account following a high-stakes televised encounter with a medical expert that reportedly exposed inconsistencies in her stage 4 breast cancer claims. The deactivation comes at the height of a week-long saga that began when the influencer solicited […]

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning goal as Celtic defeated Dundee in their Scottish Premiership clash at the Dens Park on Sunday. The striker had previously gone 182 days without finding the back of the net. After a bright start, Benjamin Nygren gave Celtic the lead in the ninth minute. Dundee levelled in the 57th […] Scotland: Iheanacho grabs winner in Celtic win over Dundee

Only seven of Africa’s 52 scheduled airlines are fully operational, with just one turning a profit, the chief executive officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, Aaron Munetsi, has warned. Munetsi, raised the alarm over the fragile state of airline operations across the continent, revealing that only one airline in Africa is currently profitable. […]

The Odo-Ado Divisional Police Headquarters of the Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended one Adediwura Babatunde for allegedly stealing a Bajaj motorcycle said to belong to a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti. According to the police, the motorcycle was reported stolen from where it was parked around the campus. On investigation, the suspect, Babatunde, […] Police nab man for stealing motorcycle, vehicle in Ekiti

The federal government through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it has commenced investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank and other entities. Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, NDPC, Babatunde Bamigboye, disclosed this in a statement, stressing that the probe is in line with the Commission’s procedure as […]

The Kaduna ADC insists its party congresses will proceed despite an ongoing dispute with INEC, which it accuses of misinterpreting a court ruling. Read More: https://punchng.com/congresses-will-hold-despite-inec-dispute-kaduna-adc-insists/

Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Wike had said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria. The minister’s remarks has attracted widespread condemnation, with […] I’m not afraid, I’ll never be intimidated – Seun Okinbaloye fires back at Wike

Governor Mbah recently signed into law the bill establishing a teaching hospital for the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, Enugu State, an institution conceptualized and established in 2022 by his predecessor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi The post Gov Mbah, Ugwuanyi, SUMAS, and history, By Samson Ezea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

No fewer than 17 persons have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Easter Sunday, in what residents described as a coordinated assault by suspected armed herders. The assailants were said to have stormed the agrarian settlement without warning, opening fire on [...]

LASEMA reports two Lagos fire incidents in FESTAC and Ikeja were caused by electrical surges. No casualties were reported but property was lost. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-fire-incidents-caused-by-electrical-surge-lasema/

Nigeria’s NDPC has launched an investigation into an alleged Remita data breach involving Sterling Bank, aiming to protect user data and ensure compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndpc-probes-remita-sterling-bank-over-data-breach/

Amid rising criticisms against the Electoral Act, 2026, particularly by opposition political parties, the Senate defended the

Nigeria’s Senate defends direct primaries in the 2026 Electoral Act, a move designed to curb vote-buying and dismantle the manipulative delegate system. Read More: https://punchng.com/direct-primaries-consensus-introduced-to-curb-vote-buying-senate-leader/

A former senator representing Jigawa Central, Sabo Muhammad Nakudu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking shortly after registering with the party in Dutse, the state capital, Nakudu explained that his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by a desire to align with a more inclusive political platform focused on […] Former Jigawa Central Senator Nakudu joins ADC

Afrobeats global superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a surprising revelation about his professional interests, stating that he would likely have pursued a career in journalism if he hadn’t found success in music. During a recent Twitch livestream with streamer Davrel, the “Unavailable” singer discussed his fascination with storytelling and media. “I […]

*** A Creative Mind, a Dogged Fighter By Pastor Jibola Olarinoye If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky, and if you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky. ” (S.E. Hinton) This proverb best suits my one and only coursemate friend, AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM a.k.a. Omoatitebi. Let me start my article [...]

President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States sent weapons to anti-government protesters in Iran through Kurdish groups, during the nationwide protest that lasted for days in January 2026. Speaking in a telephone interview with Fox News on Sunday, Trump said the weapons did not reach the protesters. “We sent them a lot of […]

A policeman was reportedly killed, and two civilians wounded, when bandits on Sunday launched coordinated attacks on Sayaya village and another community in Matazu. The post Gov Radda Visits Katsina Community Attacked By Bandits appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigerian onion traders halt exports to Ghana after reports of harassment and truck seizures, raising concerns over regional commerce and food supply. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-onion-traders-suspend-export-to-ghana/

At least nine people are dead after suspected armed herders launched an attack on communities in Gwer East, Benue State, during a busy market day. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-men-kill-nine-in-benue/

While the combined capitalization of the cryptocurrency market retreated by 9.7% throughout 2025, settling at $3.07 trillion, the underlying machinery of the market has not slowed down. In fact, trading activity has intensified, but it is no longer distributed evenly across the ecosystem. New data from CoinMarketCap regarding exchange activities for January 2026 reveals a […] The post Binance vs. The Rest: A Look at Why #1’s January Volume Equals the Top Three Others Combined appeared first on Vanguard News.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle aims to strengthen the squad with Brentford's Michael Kayode ahead of friendlies, as Nigeria prepares for AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

Governor Okpebholo plans to decentralize power and improve Edo electricity supply with new 100MW plants, aiming to support businesses across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-pledges-to-boost-electricity-supply-in-edo/

Three policemen were reportedly killed in a bandit attack in Katsina’s Musawa and Matazu local government areas on Easter Sunday, prompting condemnation. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-policemen-killed-as-bandits-strike-katsina-communities-on-easter-sunday/