Saturday's presidential primaries of APC will hold simultaneously across all 8,809 wards as the party picks its 2027 presidential candidate The post APC presidential primaries hold across 8,809 wards appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. The post Mutfwang wins APC ticket to run for second term appeared first on Vanguard News.

He described it as contradictory for critics to oppose reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange-rate unification while simultaneously demanding immediate foreign investment inflows. The post Budget office DG defends Tinubu’s foreign engagements, faults Peter Obi’s claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) who appeared in a viral video threatening to shoot anyone who attempted to record him while on duty.   The officer, identified as ASP Newton Isokpehi and attached to the state command, is also facing internal disciplinary proceedings following the incident.   […]

Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, an APC senatorial aspirant, presented his primary election result to Oba Ewuare II, seeking royal blessings for his political journ Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-aspirant-presents-senatorial-primary-result-to-oba-of-benin/

The Lagos State Government said no fewer than 35,461 criminal cases were recorded across courts in the state within the last three years, as data from its Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS) highlights Lekki, Ajah and Lagos Island as leading crime hotspots.   Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, disclosed this during the 2026 […]

The World Health Organization's member states on Friday reached a consensus to note Argentina's notification of withdrawal from the WHO, adding they would always welcome full cooperation from Buenos Aires. The post Argentina follows US, withdraws from WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paul Onuachu scored twice as Trabzonspor defeated Konyaspor 2-1 in the final of the Turkish Cup on Friday night. It was the 10th time Trabzonspor lifted the Turkish Cup. Onuachu, who finished as joint top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig in the 2025/26 season, opened the scoring for the Black Sea Storm in the 18th minute, […]  Onuachu grabs brace as Trabzonspor beat Konyaspor to win Turkish Cup

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a woman suspected of collaborating with Boko Haram/ISWAP at a security checkpoint in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources cited by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama said the suspect, identified as 50-year-old Kellu Abba, was apprehended around 8am on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to move supplies […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected international businessman, Mr. Eric Opah, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Abia State, following primaries conducted on Thursday. Opah emerged victorious after polling 125,977 votes to defeat former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Henry Ikoh, who scored 5,905 votes in the keenly […]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man expressed happiness over being done with his 100 level. Netizens reacted.

Governor Dapo Abiodun announced a cash intervention scheme for 50,000-100,000 Ogun State residents under the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme.

Ogun State Police Command boosts security and urges calm amidst unverified rumours of bandit invasion. Residents advised to remain vigilant but avoid panic Read More: https://punchng.com/police-boost-security-urge-calm-over-rumoured-invasion-in-ogun/

In a nail-biting finish, Chinedu Nwaogu showcased remarkable poise by sinking two crucial free throws with just two seconds to go, propelling Rivers Hoopers to a dramatic 77-76 comeback win against Raptors BC on Friday afternoon. This victory capped off their 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Phase I campaign in style. Throughout the match, […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Asaba has dismissed an application by Chief Mike Nwaukoni seeking temporary release of his international passport to enable him travel abroad for medical examination. The defendant is among several others — including Barr Francis Okolie, Prince Eugene Ojo Izediunor, John Nwona and Adigwe Eluemunor — who are standing trial […]

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Tijjani Ahmed Galadima, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his role in ensuring the peaceful and credible conduct of the party’s governorship primary election in the state. Galadima gave the commendation during a visit to the governor at the Government House, Yola, […]

Delta State governor and coordinator of the Presidential Primary Election in the state, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure in Delta State will deliver at least 390,000 affirmation votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oborevwori gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the founding leader of the […]

NCCE has launched an overhaul of Nigeria’s teacher education system and competitive and professionally respected teachers The post Teacher education now matter of national survival – Education commission  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Youth Service Corps has urged prospective female corps members to refrain from applying henna on their fingers before reporting to orientation camps. In a notice shared on its verified X account on Friday, the NYSC explained that henna designs can interfere with the biometric fingerprint registration process, which is a mandatory part of Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-urges-prospective-corps-members-to-avoid-henna-on-fingers/

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and former Benue State Governor, George Akume, has said he received reports alleging the diversion of All Progressives Congress (APC) election materials during the party’s recently concluded primaries in Benue State. Akume described the reports as disturbing, warning that such incidents could undermine confidence in the […]

The Abia State Government said it is working towards establishing a world-class electricity market aimed at fast-tracking economic growth and improving power supply across the state. The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechukwu Monday, stated this at a public consultation on the draft regulations for the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA) held in […]

The emergence of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary in Imo North has triggered renewed debate over grassroots political structures, internal party alignment, and competing narratives surrounding alleged withdrawals from the contest. Party sources said the outcome reflects the strength of established political networks across the 54 […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the country’s military to prepare retaliatory measures following a deadly drone strike on a student hostel in Starobilsk, in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine. Putin said the attack killed six people, injured several others, and left about 15 persons missing as of Friday. In a statement aired […]

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the wedding of his son, Donald Trump Jr., citing pressing government responsibilities and his commitment to the United States. In a post on his Truth account on Friday, Trump said the demands of governance would prevent him from being present at the ceremony […]

Kwara State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship flag bearer, Engineer Salihu Yakubu Danladi, on Friday pledged to build on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s legacies to move the state forward if voted into power. He described his victory at the governorship primary election as a success for all other aspirants and members of the party in the […] I will build on Gov Abdulrazaq’s legacies – Kwara APC guber flag bearer, Yakubu Danladi

  Abba Mouktar Mohammed, Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association, has lauded the increasing prominence of privately owned clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), calling it a significant enhancement for the development of football in the country. During a media briefing with sports journalists in Abuja, Mouktar emphasised the favourable environment […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned till June 23, 2026, the continuation of trial in the alleged N8.7 billion money laundering case involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The trio are being prosecuted […] Alleged N8.7bn fraud: Court adjourns Malami’s trial to June 23

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State has declared that its governorship ticket for the 2027 general elections remains open to all qualified aspirants across the state, saying it has not zoned the position to any senatorial district. The party, led by Dr. Johnpaul Anih, said the decision was aimed at […]

Lagos State Government generated ₦2.6 trillion in total revenue in 2025, with Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) rising to ₦1.87 trillion The post Lagos hits ₦2.6trn revenue, ₦1.87trn IGR appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has affirmed Senator Halliru Dauda Jika as its sole governorship candidate in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise, conducted in the presence of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also produced the party’s candidates for senatorial, House of Representatives, and State House of […]

Former House of Representatives member, Farah Dagogo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State after winning the party’s direct primary election. Dagogo secured 64,700 votes in the primary conducted across the 319 wards in the 23 local government areas of the state, defeating his closest rival, Dr […]

President Trump announced he will miss his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding due to pressing government responsibilities, stating his love for America comes f Read More: https://punchng.com/my-love-for-america-comes-first-trump-announces-absence-fom-sons-wedding/

The member representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sanya Emmanuel Omirin, has called on members and delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the constituency to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s presidential primary. Omirin, in a statement issued on Friday, described the primary as important to […]

Kefas got 166,357 votes to defeat his rival Muazu Jaji, the former minister of state for transport, who polled 4,110. The post Kefas Emerges As Taraba APC Governorship Candidate appeared first on Channels Television.

The Federal High Court has adjourned the N8.7bn fraud trial of former AGF Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son to June 23, 2026. Get updates on the Malami tr Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-n8-7bn-fraud-court-adjourns-ex-agf-malamis-trial-to-june/

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Paul Onuachu was the hero as Trabzonspor defeated Konyaspor 2-1 to win the Turkish Cup final on Friday night. The triumph marked the Black Sea Storm’s 10th Turkish Cup title. Fresh from finishing as joint-top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig for the 2025/26 season, Onuachu opened the scoring in the [...]