Nigerian equities surged as the All-Share Index crossed 250,000 points, lifting investor wealth by over N3 trillion amid strong buying across banking stocks.

The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has warned officers of the command against misconduct, extortion, and abuse of power, stressing that anyone found guilty will face strict disciplinary action. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Monday in Kano. According […] Kano commissioner warns officers against misconduct, extortion

The Court of Appeal sitting in Igbosere has adjourned hearing on a suit filed by Mr Saheed Owolabi Momson Aduloju challenging an earlier appellate judgment that removed him as the Abowa of Agbowa-Ikosi in the Ejinrin-Ikosi Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. The matter was adjourned to October 28 after submissions from counsel representing the Mabudeje […] Lagos: Court of Appeal adjourns suit over Agbowa-Ikosi monarch dispute

Oyo APC governorship aspirant Fatai Buhari declares his readiness to participate in a direct primary, emphasizing the need for a free and fair contest. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-apc-gov-aspirant-backs-direct-primary/

The news from JAMB dominated the headlines this morning, and understandably so, because it touches millions of students and, by extension, their parents and relatives. Yet amid the deluge of details, one line refused to let me go: “No more UTME for education and agriculture courses.” In essence, it is a quiet proclamation of _let […]

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, pronounced a blanket ban on night mining, night grazing, and underage grazing across the state, effective immediately. Mutfwang made the pronouncement when he paid what he described as sympathy visits to communities in Barkin Ladi and Bassa Local Government Areas where suspected Fulani bandits have been staging attacks […] Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang bans night mining, underage grazing

“I don’t look at tribe and tongue. What I believe is, give me results, and I work with you. So there’s no ethnic bias,” he said.

They make you do it – they, in this case, being the folly-fouled leaders of educational institutions – because it’s all in the name of organisational efficiency, productivity and purpose.  Engage what is often erroneously called a Learning Management System (LMS), submitting personal details and papers and assessments into its maw.  Instructors and academics are […]

Rabiu Kwankwaso reveals why northern leaders selected Peter Obi as their most capable ally for the 2027 presidential campaign, dismissing power struggle co Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-why-north-settled-for-peter-obi-as-most-capable-ally-kwankwaso/

The Federal Government has announced a ₦250 billion investment in 2026 to build and expand student hostels in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The programme aims to ease chronic accommodation shortages by creating thousands of new bed spaces through direct government funding and Public-Private Partnerships, PPPs. Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, said the initiative is […]

The Federal Government has told telecom operators to improve their service or face sanctions, stating that recent reforms have removed the reasons for poor network performance. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, gave the warning in a statement on Sunday.  He explained that Nigeria’s connectivity issues have been mainly structural, […] The post Improve service quality or face sanctions, FG warns telecom operators appeared first on Tribune Online.

ANALYSTS in the transportation sector have warned of an impending hike in the prices of ticket for air passengers travelling, particularly in some of the domestic routes. Their projection is coming following an increasing reduction of route networks by domestic airlines in the country due to shortage and high cost of Aviation fuel, otherwise known […] The post Jet A1: Air fare surge looms amid airline route network cuts appeared first on Tribune Online.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kefas Ropshik, has submitted his governorship nomination forms at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, ahead of the 2027 election in Plateau State. The submission marks Ropshik’s entry into the governorship contest, a move political observers say could reshape the political landscape of Plateau State ahead of […]

…to conduct forensic audit immediately The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the interference of the Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, in the finances of the Forum. In a communique issued after its meeting held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 and presided over by its Chairman, […] The post ACF NEC condemns BoT Chairman’s interference in Forum’s finances appeared first on Tribune Online.

Bauchi State Action Committee on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (BSACGBV) has recorded 218 cases of gender-based violence, including rape, domestic violence, child abuse, forced marriage, child exploitation, abandonment of parental responsibilities and family disputes across the state. At a media chat yesterday, the chairperson of the committee and wife of the Bauchi State governor, Hajiya […]

Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has hinted of the reintegration of 500 children into schools across the state. It also announced plans to establish 50 non-formal education centres by September 2026, in line with the Accelerated Basic Education Curriculum (ABEC). The executive chairman of SUBEB, Dr Grace Adagba, described the challenge of out-of-school […]

The development comes days after the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, warned that Nigeria may reject loan facilities from the World Bank if delays in approval and disbursement persist for more than six months. The post FG In Talks With World Bank For Fresh $1.25bn Loan appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has urged former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to wait for the outcome of the 2027 general elections before making conclusions about his political influence. Kwankwaso made the remark on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme while reacting to Atiku’s claim that his popularity is […]

The report noted that journalists also faced equipment seizures, abductions and online harassment while carrying out their duties.

A non-governmental organisation, Langa Women Development Initiative, has empowered 50 women and girls in Bauchi State through vocational training and financial inclusion programmes to promote self-reliance and economic stability. The initiative was implemented under the Small Scale Project Fund of the Development Exchange Center, with support from Bread for the World. The beneficiaries were drawn […]

The full list of the top 10 highest scorers in the 2026 UTME exercise has been gathered and compiled from the record released by JAMB on Monday, May 11.

Samsung is facing a lawsuit over claims that its packaging used an image of Dua Lipa without permission to promote its products. In the filing, it was argued that Samsung’s packaging was “designed to improperly capitalize on Ms. Lipa’s hard-earned success to promote and sell Samsung’s products”.  The BBC has reached out to Samsung for […] The post Dua Lipa sues Samsung over unauthorised image use on TV boxes appeared first on Tribune Online.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and five state governors are expected to attend the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival holding from May 28 to May 30, 2026, in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. The chairman, Central Planning Committee of the Southern Kaduna Leadership Council (SKLC), the organisers of the annual Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST), Rear […]

To dismantle terrorist networks within their joint operations area, troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) “Operation FANSAN YAMMA” have neutralised several terrorists in Zamfara State aa  few hours after suspected gang war among bandit leaders. In a statement he issued, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja, the media information officer of the Joint Task Force, said […]

Are Serena and Kordell still together? The Love Island USA Season 6 winners are still dating as of May 2026. Explore their two-year relationship and career updates.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully screened the former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo Jaji, to participate in the party’s primary election, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Alhaji Jaji, who was screened on Sunday at the Kaduna State House by the party’s gubernatorial screening committee, said his ambition was aimed at rescuing the […]

Flags governance, compliance risks for non-interest banks THE Central Bank of Nigeria has raised concerns over governance and compliance risks in Nigeria’s expanding non-interest banking sector, warning that weak oversight could erode public confidence and threaten financial system stability. The apex bank also cautioned state governments against excessive dependence on overdrafts and short-term borrowing, saying […] The post CBN warns states against excessive overdrafts, short-term credits appeared first on Tribune Online.

The reconciliation process initiated ahead of the 2027 general elections has though gained both acceptance and disapproval as the committee constituted by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, commenced engagements with aspirants and stakeholders across various federal constituencies and state assembly seats in the state. Though many invitees turned up for the meeting, the […] Kano 2027: ALGON Chair, husband shun Gov Yusuf’s reconciliation committee

Rabiu Kwankwaso says he and his supporters got nothing in return for delivering nearly 2 million votes to help former President Buhari win in 2015. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-got-nothing-for-helping-buhari-win-in-2015-kwankwaso/

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he and his followers were not rewarded for giving the late former President Muhammadu Buhari almost two million votes. Kwankwaso lamented that despite putting his lives on the line to get the number of votes, Buhari’s camp never recognized their hard work. […] I wasn’t recognized despite giving Buhari almost 2 million votes – Kwankwaso

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Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a state-issued driver’s licence in partnership with the Federal Government as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic regulation across the state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday during the 2025 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. According to Osiyemi, the proposed […] Lagos to introduce state-owned driver’s licence

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested six suspected drug peddlers during a raid operation in Katsina State. The development was contained in a post shared on Monday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via his X handle. According to security […] Army, NDLEA raid Katsina community, arrest six suspected drug peddlers 

Transnational Corporation Plc, Transcorp Group, has declared a total dividend of N20.3 billion, representing N2 per share to its shareholders, at its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Transcorp Centre Abuja.  The total dividend  comprises an interim dividend payment of N4.06 billion, representing 40 kobo  per share, paid in August 2025, together with a […] The post Transcorp shareholders get N29.3 bn dividend  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The North East Development Commission (NEDC), has pledged to accelerate the recovery of the North East through targeted investment in roads, schools, healthcare facilities and other public infrastructure. The Managing Director NEDC, Mohammed Alkali, said this in Maiduguri yesterday , while inspecting ongoing reconstruction projects in the state capital. He said the commission was supporting […]

The Forum of Nigerian Professionals in Politics (FNPP) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC), against destabilising the leadership structure of the Progressive Governors’ Forum ahead of the 2027 general elections. It urged the ruling party to avoid repeating what it described as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) costly mistake involving the Nigeria Governors’ Forum […]