A former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has said that he didn’t ask any aspirant to step down for him. Amosun said two aspirants voluntarily declared that if he is contesting for the senatorial seat, they will step down for him, adding that he can’t be part of any undemocratic acts. In a […]

With the 2027 general elections fast approaching, Nigerians have expressed concern over the rising wave of attacks in many parts of the country and in Kaduna state, blaming security agencies and the Nigerian government for what they described as “total negligence of their constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property of the people.” In Kaduna […] Act now before it’s too late – Asake, Mark, others warn govt over insecurity

The lawmaker representing Darazo/Soro Federal Constituency, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro, has offered to sponsor the tertiary education of Hamisu Ibrahim and other outstanding students of the Gifted Schools who achieved similar results in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Soro, in a statement issued yesterday, expressed delight over the performance of Ibrahim, a student […]

The Nigerian Federal Government will officially declare a May Day public holiday in 2026, as workers in both the public and private sectors prepare to celebrate.

Last week’s visit of the Senate leadership to lobby President Bola Tinubu to seek presidential fiat for an automatic ticket for themselves is a clear testament to the fact that because these Legislators have failed, they now seek the support of the President to return in 2027. President Tinubu had last Wednesday held a closed-door […]

A former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd), has asserted that Nigerian troops are turning the tide against terrorism and criminality across the country in the last few weeks. He said troops of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force, working closely together, are hitting the enemies of the nation hard, […]

The Benue State government has begun the dismantling of illegal and unidentified billboards in the state. The technical adviser to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Solomon Iorpev,  said the government will begin mobile court sitting to ensure that defaulters are sanctioned in line with the law. Iorpev, who is also director-general Benue […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. All Progressives Congress National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, on Sunday upbraided Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde for invoking, at an opposition parties’ meeting in Ibadan, the Operation Wetie saga in the old Western Region in the First Republic. Basiru branded the governor’s statement inciting and irresponsible. […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

Blessing Agbomhere’s track record of loyalty, service and people-centered engagement have earned him the confidence and trust of many across Etsako Federal Constituency, the Blessing Support Organisations (BSO) has said. In a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Directorate, the group described Agbomhere as a committed progressive, grassroots mobiliser, and strong advocate for youth […]

The Offa Security Committee in Kwara State has called for the direct allocation of security votes to local governments. It said the current structure had left grassroots communities overstretched amid rising security threats. A member of the committee, Air Vice Marshal Abdul-Ganiyu Olabisi, made the call over the weekend, against the backdrop of renewed attacks […]

By Mamman Mohammed In Yobe state, it has become a tradition that critical stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress always assemble on the eve of every national election to put their house in order to confront elections with a united front peacefully and successfully. This explains why Yobe state has no record of political […]

By EJIRO OFOYE There are newspapers, and then there are institutions. In Nigeria’s crowded media space, few publications have sustained credibility, influence, and emotional connection with readers across generations. Vanguard Newspaper stands firmly in that rare category—an enduring voice that has not only reported events but shaped national conversations. For me, this relationship is deeply personal. I […] The post Reflecting on the Vanguard Awards of excellence and credibility appeared first on Vanguard News.

World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, has said that vaccines prevent about 1.8 million deaths across the continent every year, underscoring the life-saving impact of immunisation as Africa marks African Vaccination Week 2026. In a message to commemorate Vaccines Week, observed from April 24 to 30 under the theme “For […]

Two policemen deployed to a venue scheduled for political stakeholders’ meeting are now in a critical condition in a hospital as a result of bullet wounds they allegedly sustained from the operatives of the Anabra State ad-hoc security outfit code-named “Udo-Ga-Chi”. The incident occurred at Nkwo Agbaja Civic Centre, Abatete, Idemili-South LGA where an aspirant […]

Following a heavy downpour that triggered widespread flooding in the early hours of Saturday, the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has conducted a rapid post-flood assessment in parts of Jalingo, the state capital. The assessment, ordered by the executive secretary of the agency, Dr Echuseh Audu, saw a team of officials deployed to evaluate […]

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Kogi State chapter, has called for improved welfare and urgent recruitment of more veterinarians into the civil service, warning that fewer than 10,000 vets are serving Nigeria’s population of over 200 million. The call was made by the Kogi State chairman of the association, Dr Tolu Omotugba. Omotugba made […]

Suspected gunmen have killed two persons and injured two others during an attack on Gassa community in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State on Saturday night. LEADERSHIP gathered that the attackers stormed the community at about 11 p.m., shooting sporadically and causing panic among the residents. A resident of the area, Albert Bature, […]

Nigeria’s agriculture sector can regain its role as a driver of economic growth and stability if targeted reforms are pursued across productivity, financing and value chains, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has said. Speaking at an economic discourse in Lagos, FAO Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Hussein Gadain, framed the sector’s […]

Gunmen have killed more than 10 people in an attack on Gurbi community in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post, the attackers invaded the community in the evening and began to shoot sporadically at […] Suspected gunmen kill over 10 in fresh Katsina attack

As the world marks World Malaria Day on April 25, Nigeria finds itself in the uncomfortable position it has occupied for decades, centre stage in the worst possible way. The country accounts for 27 per cent of all global malaria cases and 31 per cent of all malaria deaths. One nation. Nearly a third of […]

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has urged his players to replicate their Federation Cup form in their next league fixture against Abia Warriors. The Pride of Rivers thrashed Willbros FC 3-0 in the final match of the state federation Cup on Sunday. Rivers United will lock horns with Abia Warriors in a matchday 36 […] NPFL: Finidi urges Rivers United’s players to replicate Cup form against Abia Warriors

​Oteh said the rescue operation of the woman who was abducted on 19 April 2026 followed rigorous intelligence gathering and interrogation of an arrested suspect who confessed to being part of the gang that kidnapped her.

Economic analysts have warned that sustained geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States are keeping oil markets volatile, creating a wave of uncertainty that is already feeding into inflation, currency instability, and slowing down investment in housing, infrastructure, construction across emerging economies. War in the Middle East has led to skyrocketing fuel prices, […]

Emerging dynamics in global gas pricing are giving gas-rich nations a strategic advantage. Yet, Nigeria’s capacity to fully capitalise on this moment remains constrained by persistent underinvestment across the value chain. The immediate past Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited, Philip Mshelbila, has framed the evolving pricing regime as a decisive inflexion point for Africa—particularly […]

Akwa United have won the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. Akwa United defeated Godswill Akpabio FC 5-4 on penalties at the Uyo Township Stadium. The game ended goalless in regulation time. The Promise Keepers shot stopper Okechukwu Johnson saved three spot kicks to help his side lift the trophy. DAILY POST […] Akwa United beat Godswill Akpabio FC in state Federation Cup final

In Nigeria’s oil and gas industry—where engineering exactitude intersects with complex commercial imperatives—few professionals demonstrate the depth of expertise and strategic foresight that define the chairman of PANA Holdings, Daere Akobo. With more than twenty years of experience across engineering operations, procurement systems, industrial automation, and executive leadership, Akobo has transitioned from a highly skilled […]

United States authorities believe a gunman who is accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was targeting US President Donald Trump and members of his administration, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said. Blanche said on Sunday that authorities believe the suspect travelled from California to Washington, DC, by train via Chicago. […]

A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abdulsamad Jamiu, has died after being caught in a crossfire during an armed robbery incident in Dei-Dei area of Abuja. According to the statement by the Nigerian Army, the incident occurred in the early hours of April 25, 2026, at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, when troops […] NYSC member loses life in Abuja robbery crossfire

The leader of the Labour Party in Rivers State and its 2023 governorship candidate, Beatrice Itubo, says the party is no longer divided, insisting that the era of factional leadership has come to an end. Itubo made the assertion while addressing journalists after the party’s state congress in Port Harcourt on Saturday, where new executives […] Itubo declares end to Labour Party crisis as Rivers elects new exco

Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray defeated Istanbul rivals, Fenerbahçe 3-0 at the RAMs Park on Sunday. Talisca missed the chance to give Fenerbahçe the lead in the 11th minute when he missed from the spot Osimhen gave Galatasaray the lead with a cool finish five minutes before the break. It was the Nigeria […] Turkey: Osimhen scores in Galatasaray’s derby win over Fenerbahçe

In a continued effort to disrupt the supply of illicit substances in Cross River State and across Nigeria, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Cross River State Command, have carried out a major raid on 25 April 2026 and destroyed 8 hectares of cannabis sativa farm that was worth millions of naira. The […]

The Tijjaniyya Sufi Order has expressed deep concern over the detention and ongoing prosecution of its prominent leader, Sheikh Abdulkadir Sani Khalifa Zaria, describing the development as troubling for its members across Nigeria and beyond. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja, the National Vice Chairman of the Tijjaniyya Shura Council of Nigeria, Sheikh […]

By Chibuzo Ukaibe and James Kwen, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, yesterday accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of inciting violence in the country following his remark at the opposition summit at the weekend, […]

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, have denied claims that the institution embarrassed former presidential candidate Peter Obi over a proposed lecture. This clarification was made known in a press statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju on Sunday. The statement explained that a group within the student body […] OAU denies embarrassing Peter Obi, justifies aborted lecture

The Gates of Nations Reinhard Bonnke consistently devoted days, often weeks, to prayer before every Christ for All Nations crusade in any country. This was in addition to the many hours of corporate intercession offered by the ministry’s prayer teams. This disciplined spiritual preparation was not symbolic; it was strategic. Why is this significant? Because […] The post Three strategic gates that must open to you (1), By Ayo Akerele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Unknown gunmen reportedly killed no fewer than three residents in the Sati-Ikov Council Ward of the Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State. A resident of the area who pleaded anonymity told LEADERSHIP that the incident happened Saturday night, close to Sati village, when gunmen ambushed mourners who were returning from the burial ceremony. Our […]