Etinosa Idemudia criticises celebrities for posting unreplied DMs and emotional tributes on social media only after someone's death, following Alexx Ekubo's passing.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle will lead out local players, and backroom staff to London on Thursday ahead of the Unity Cup, Prompt News Online. Chelle included seven home-based players in his squad for the friendly invitational tournament. They will be joined in London by 20 foreign-based professionals. The contingent [...]

Mrs Ogunleye Grace, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, who was kidnapped on 20th May 2026 by yet to be identified abductors, has been rescued unhurt. This was contained in a statement by the police spokesman, SP Abutu Sunday, and made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Thursday. According to him, the breakthrough came as […] Abducted Ekiti LG Vice Chairman rescued by security forces

By Ado Oyeyemi An Ilorin Magistrate Court in Kwara State has ordered the arrest of the state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abbas Mohammed, for allegedly failing to obey court directives in an ongoing assault case involving two NSCDC officers. Chief Magistrate Adebayo Dupe issued the order on Wednesday, directing the [...]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Rivers State says it has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of a bye-election to fill the vacant Rivers South-East Senatorial seat. The election is to fill the vacancy in the Senatorial District, following the demise of Senator Barry Mpigi. According to the Commission, voting will begin […] INEC fixes June 20 for Rivers South-East by-election to replace Senator Mpigi

After Arsenal won the 2025/2026 Champions League final, a journalist has pointed out 5 rewards the team would get for winning the English Premier League.

Nigeria's naira shows resilience, closing at N1,373.34 per dollar as the Central Bank retains interest rates at 26.5%, boosting investor confidence.

‎‎Fuji star musician, K1 Ultimate, has composed a victory song for the English Premier League champion, Arsenal Football Club. ‎ ‎The musician, one of Nigeria’s die-hard fans, is elated that his club has finally won the premiership after 22 years. ‎ ‎K1 Ultimate who posted a video on his Instagram page, sitted in his palatial […]

Nigerian actress and singer, Anita Joseph, has come out to defend herself against cheating allegations made by her ex-husband, Fisayo Olagunju (known as MC Fish). The once-in-love couple went their separate ways earlier this year, 2026, and the actress confirmed that the marriage hit the rocks. Anita broke her silence during an online exchange after […]

A policy analyst, Prof Simon Nnah, says Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara was deceived and manipulated into defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, with the believe that he would be allowed to do his second term. Nnah claimed that Fubara was deceived with what he termed the “euphoria that he is the 001” of […] Rivers: Fubara tricked, manipulated into joining APC for second term – Analyst

Nigerian hype man Fisayo “MC Fish” Michael has responded to the allegations made by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Anita Joseph, following the breakdown of their marriage. The couple tied the knot in 2020, but their relationship reportedly came to an end in 2025 after months of speculation surrounding their union. Anita Joseph had earlier [...]

Lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has said he will appeal the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election following his defeat in the party’s ticket contest. Elliot lost the APC ticket to Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, an aspirant reportedly backed by the Chief of Staff to […]

Aston Villa etched their name into European football history on Wednesday after defeating SC Freiburg 3-0 in Turkey to win the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League title. The post Europa League: Clubs with most trophies in history appeared first on Vanguard News.

The president of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has warned that Africa cannot achieve meaningful economic growth with obsolete port infrastructure, stressing the urgent need for sustained investment in modern ports, deep seaports, and digital technologies to remain competitive in global trade. Dantsoho, who is also the […]

The Labour Party (LP) has rescheduled its presidential, governorship, and legislative primary elections to May 30 to observe the Sallah and Democracy Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-shifts-primaries-over-sallah-democracy-day-anniversary/

The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle, stating that the country’s position on Taiwan remains a settled and non-negotiable matter of national policy.   The statement comes as global attention turns once again to China’s insistence on the One-China Principle, following the visit of a United States delegation […]

Financial advisor and educator, Kalu Aja, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his comments linking Nigeria’s worsening insecurity to beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy and foreign exchange regimes. Tinubu, speaking through Olusegun Osoba at the launch of the book, The NADECO Story, in Lagos on Wednesday, said individuals who benefited from the corruption-ridden fuel subsidy […] Insecurity: Tinubu seeking who to blame – Kalu Aja

Education advocate Alex Onyia has called for an urgent investigation into alleged cases of misconduct at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on Onyia’s official account. According to the statement, the institution has allegedly been linked to repeated complaints involving sorting, extortion, intimidation, robbery, rape, killings and other […] Onyia calls for investigation into alleged sex-for-grades, extortion in Anambra varsity

India and the African Union have postponed a summit meeting due to take place next week in New Delhi after a deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. The post India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreak appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to the body, illicit trade exposes weaknesses in regulation, enforcement, border control and market surveillance while Nigeria’s porous borders continue to fuel smuggling, allowing untaxed and unverified products to enter the market. The post SWAN rallies agencies, stakeholders on illicit trade in spirits and wines sector appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Labour Party has announced a rescheduling of its 2027 primary elections, moving all contests to Saturday, May 30, 2026, instead of the previously fixed dates of May 27 and May 29. The decision was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa. According to the statement, […]

Professor Segun Aina was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the new JAMB Registrar, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose tenure ends July 31, 2026.

Labour Party has rescheduled all the primary elections earlier scheduled for May 27 and May 29 to May 30. The National Publicity Secretary, LP, Ken Asogwa made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.

Suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly killed at least 29 firewood sellers and fishermen in communities under Mafa Local Government Area, following a deadly attack on Monday afternoon. The insurgents were said to have stormed Anadawa and nearby villages at about 3:30 p.m., targeting residents engaged in fishing, firewood […]

Rising gas prices and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are pushing countries like India, South Korea, Germany, and Italy to rely more heavily on coal for energy security.   Governments that previously pledged to phase out coal are delaying shutdowns, extending plant lifetimes, or restarting reserve coal facilities to stabilise grids and […]

The 2026 UTME began on April 16 with over two million candidates registered for the computer-based test. The post JAMB Releases 279 UTME Results Held For Investigation appeared first on Channels Television.

Manufacturing firms in Nigeria are increasingly switching to natural gas as rising diesel prices continue to pressure production costs and profitability across Nigeria’s industrial sector. The Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, Idaere Gogo Ogan, confirmed that effective gas utilisation could transform industrial operations in the region. […]

A court has ordered the arrest of the Kwara NSCDC boss, Abbas Mohammed, for failing to appear in court over an assault case involving his officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-arrest-of-kwara-nscdc-boss-over-contempt/

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has urged winners of the recently concluded APC Senate and House of Representatives primaries in the state to remain committed to unity, discipline and nation building ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bago made this call when he received the victorious aspirants on a courtesy visit at the Government […] Bago tasks APC lawmakers-elect on unity, nation building

  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Aina, who is the son of ex-Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), Prof. Olu Aina, will succeed Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment […] The post Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor New JAMB Registrar appeared first on OsunDefender.

Recently, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) began the preparation for the implementation of the FCSC Strategic Plan (2026-2030). When the 10th Commission was inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) in December 2023, it was with a marching order that was specific and straightforward. The FCSC was charged by the president to “…competently facilitate […]

Nigeria's 2026 World Cup hopes are reignited as U.S. visa restrictions on DR Congo raise uncertainty over their participation at the tournament starting in June.

A first Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, in an area under the Rwanda-backed M23 militia's control, the armed group's spokesman said Thursday. The post First Ebola case confirmed in DR Congo’s M23-held province appeared first on Vanguard News.

He succeeds Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term will expire on July 31, 2026. The post [PROFILE] Meet New JAMB Registrar Prof. Segun Aina appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening operational effectiveness through technology, welfare reforms and improved training following a strategic conference in Abuja. The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Shaibu, disclosed this in a statement shared via the Nigerian Army’s official X handle, noting that the conference provided a platform for critical […] Nigerian Army adopts drone surveillance technology

President/chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that investor appetite for the planned listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Exchange remains exceptionally strong, with indications of interest for private placement already exceeding $2 billion. Dangote spoke during a visit by the leadership of FirstHoldCo to the 650,000 barrels […]