The Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has rolled out a major enforcement drive tagged “Operation Sharar Mafaka,” leading to the arrest of 52 suspects across notorious drug hotspots in the city. Details of the operation were disclosed in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on […]

Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4,000 since the Middle East war began, the United Nations said on Wednesday. The post Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since Middle East war began – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emphasized the need for the high quantity of intellectuals produced by Nigerian universities to have a proportionate impact on the nation’s overall well-being. Soludo stated this on Tuesday, when he delivered a lecture titled “Our Future in Our Past: Intellectualism and the Making of an African Renaissance.” He […]

JAMB has extended the 2026 Direct Entry registration to May 8 and added five centres nationwide to improve access and ease pressure on applicants.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of land to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement and encourage closer ties with Nigeria. Wike made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by Ambassadors-designate led […] Tinubu allocates Abuja lands to ambassadors designate as Wike charges diplomats on Nigeria’s image

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised alarm over the safety of Nigerians studying in South Africa, urging the Federal Government to act without delay in the face of escalating xenophobic tensions. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Vice President for External Affairs, Aneke Kenechukwu, the student body expressed deep concern over […]

Several EU states, including France, Germany, and Italy, have already announced measures to help households and businesses with higher energy costs. The post EU To Allow More Aid For Sectors Hard Hit By Energy Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained INEC from recognising any state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik in her judgment on Wednesday held that the responsibility for conducting state congresses rests with the party’s state executive committees, not the […] Court bars INEC from recognising congresses conducted by Mark-led ADC

  The Breet Fintech Builder Grant 2026 is now accepting applications. The programme offers $10,000 in equity-free funding… This article Breet Fintech Builder Grant 2026 — Win $5,000 in Equity-Free Funding appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Gunmen have struck a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, leaving a pastor dead and several worshippers abducted, as security operatives intensify efforts to track down the attackers. The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the incident on Wednesday, revealing that a coordinated search operation is underway to apprehend those responsible. According to the command’s spokesperson, […]

A former Lagos lawmaker, Rotimi Olowo, has declared his intention to contest the Shomolu Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 Reps race for the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-lagos-lawmaker-joins-2027-reps-race/

The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of the first female Clerk of the Assembly. The appointment of Mrs Adenike Oshinowo, who will be the first female Clerk in the history of the State was ratified during the plenary of the Assembly on Tuesday. DAILY POST gathered that until her new confirmation, […] Lagos Assembly confirms appointment of first female Clerk, others

Seasoned journalist, broadcaster and entrepreneur, Oluwanifemi Kazeem, has declared her intention to contest for Alimosho Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress. Kazeem The post Lagos 2027: Seasoned journalist, Nifemi Kazeem declares for Alimosho Constituency I seat appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nollywood actor Adeoluwa Okusaga is pushing back against the popular idea that actors enjoy on-screen kissing, saying the experience is often uncomfortable. The former Big Brother Naija star appeared to dismiss the assumption, explaining that fans are mistaken in believing actors enjoy kissing scenes. Speaking on a recent episode of the Nolly Icons podcast, Saga said most […]

An operational base of the Nigerian Army in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State is reportedly interrogating a forest guard over alleged links to criminal elements. The post Army interrogates Forest Guard over alleged security breach in Kwara appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Ousmane Dembele, has revealed how Luis Enrique’s side will play Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final second leg clash in Germany next week. Dembele scored twice as PSG defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the Champions League semi-final first leg encounter on Tuesday night in Paris. Speaking to Canal+, the France international […] UCL: Dembele reveals how PSG will play Bayern Munich in second leg

Social commentator, Isaac Fayose has raised concerns over the delay in the Supreme Court’s judgment on the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress, ADC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. DAILY POST recalls that on April 22, the apex court concluded the hearing on the leadership dispute affecting the two major opposition parties and […] Isaac Fayose questions Supreme Court’s delay in ADC, PDP judgement as INEC deadline approaches

A coalition of professionals under the South South Professionals has endorsed the re-election of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing his experience, legislative expertise and The post 2027: South-south professionals back Akpabio, Tinubu for second term appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

With less than two months until kickoff, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be the most expansive and transformative edition in football history. From scale to structure, The post Five key things to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has come under intense scrutiny following the extrajudicial killing of an unarmed suspect by Policemen in Delta State, with the State’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, admitting that the incident was “hard to explain” as it’s beyond the ordinary. Edafe made the remarks on Channels TV’s breakfast […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta details tactics for his team to overcome Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have uncovered and raided three illegal drug warehouses concealed within a residential estate in the Okota area of Lagos, recovering large quantities of tramadol and codeine valued at over N16.9 billion. The agency said in a statement on Wednesday that the operation, carried out on Friday, […] NDLEA busts drug warehouses in Lagos, seizes N16.9bn tramadol, codeine

Lawyers Without Borders urges Nigeria to ensure a transparent, public trial for the Delta officer accused of the extrajudicial killing of Mene Ogidi. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyers-demand-open-trial-of-delta-officer-over-suspects-killing/

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has outlined fresh efforts by the Federal Government to tackle the country’s out-of-school crisis, revealing that over 90,000 children have recently been brought back into the learning system. The update was shared on April 29 2026, via his official page following a Basic Education Bootcamp held in Jos, […] 90,000 children back in school as FG rolls out new education reforms

It had partially restarted its Satorp refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia in mid-April, after it had shut the facility following air strikes in early April. The post TotalEnergies Q1 Profits Surge Amid Middle East War appeared first on Channels Television.

The crisis rocking ADC has taken a new turn after the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a major restraining order to INEC over the internal crisis rocking the ADC.

A Lagos governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, has pushed back against moves to adopt a consensus candidate, insisting that the race must remain open, transparent, and competitive. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday, Ajose emphasised that the contest should not be reduced to […]

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has condemned the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi by a police officer attached to the Effurun Area Command, Delta State, on April 26, 2026. DAILY POST recalls that the victim who was arrested and handcuffed for allegedly transporting a gun, was shot dead by a happy-trigger police officer despite […] PSC condemns killing of Mene Ogidi in Delta, vows proper discipline against police officer

"The kidnappers have called the family today and they demanded N500 million before they can release him," the family source said. The post ‎Bandits demand N500m ransom to free Ondo farm manager appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

UNICEF warns over 500,000 children face severe malnutrition in Nigeria’s Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states, highlighting a worsening humanitarian crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-500000-children-face-severe-malnutrition-in-sokoto-kebbi-zamfara-unicef/

  The Vital Voices Global Partnership Venture, AI for Impact Programme 2026 is now accepting applications. The six-month… This article Vital Voices Global Partnership Venture: AI for Impact Programme 2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Federal Government has raised fresh concern over Nigeria’s worsening out-of-school children crisis, disclosing that about 15 million Nigerian children are currently out of school. The post 15m Nigerian children out of school, FG raises fresh alarm appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Association of Nigerian Students, (NANS), has decried the comment by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, that nearly 60 percent of students in tertiary institutions are engaged in fraudulent practices. The post NANS faults EFCC boss over comment on fraudulent practices by students appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has described the pioneer Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Awelewa Adebiyi, as a distinguished Ekiti indigene who made significant sacrifices for The post Fayemi salutes ex-Anglican bishop Awelewa at book presentation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) has produced memorable evenings over the years where offensive football takes centre stage and defence is completely abandoned. The post PSG vs Bayern, Dortmund vs Legia – Top UCL matches with most goals scored appeared first on Vanguard News.

The FCCPC says airlines must provide care such as refreshments, communication support, and sometimes accommodation when flights are delayed or cancelled.