He also called on residents of the state to remain vigilant and ensure their votes determine the outcome of the poll. The post Osun Election: Only Electoral Bandits Boast Of Rigging In Democracy — Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

The FCT chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday suspended three executive members from Wuse Ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for allegedly spearheading the controversial suspension of Sen. Ireti Kingibe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kingibe currently represents the FCT at the Senate. The suspended executive members include: […] The post ADC suspends ward chairman, two others over Ireti Kingibe’s purported suspension appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dr Omowunmi Idowu has declared that the gospel will be taken “to the ends of the world” following the large turnout recorded at the 2026 Next Level Prayer (NLP) Conference held in Lagos. The prayer gathering, convened by Bolaji Idowu, Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, drew thousands of worshippers to the historic Tafawa […]

Dr Omowunmi Idowu has declared that the gospel will be taken “to the ends of the world” following the large turnout recorded at the 2026 Next Level Prayer (NLP) Conference held in Lagos. The prayer gathering, convened by Bolaji Idowu, Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, drew thousands of worshippers to the historic Tafawa […]

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Jibril Yunusa, and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a raid on a hideout in Keana. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-recover-ak-47-rifle-in-nasarawa/

“You cannot wake up and suspend a serving senator without putting your complaints or petition in writing,” he said.

The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has condemned the threat by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to suspend the former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uche Ogah, for publicly declaring support for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti. LP, which was reacting to the threat, said the former minister, […] Ex-Minister’s support for Otti’s re-election not anti-party – LP replies Abia APC

National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Barrister Dele Farotimi, has alleged that Nigeria does not conduct genuine elections, warning that the country’s political system leaves citizens with little real power to determine who governs them. The post 2027 Debate Intensifies: Nigeria doesn’t conduct real elections – Farotimi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Osun State Police Command has arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, over a fatal shooting that occurred in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo on Saturday. The command, in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, and made available by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun […] Osun: Police detain two customs officers over fatal shooting in Osogbo

Mr Uzodinma said the group's members will coordinate the rice distribution across the country. The post 2027: Tinubu directs his campaign group to donate rice to Nigerians for Ramadan, Lent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Lagos State High Court sitting in the Yaba/Surulere Judicial Division has struck out a $250,000 loan recovery suit filed by Dajo Oil Nigeria Limited against businessman, Chief Razak Akanni Okoya, and Rao Investment Property Company Limited after upholding a preliminary objection challenging the competence of the action. Justice O. Sule-Amzat delivered the ruling in [...]

At least two people have been killed, and scores of residents displaced after a fresh attack by bandits in Bargaja town in the early hours of Sunday.

An Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftain advises Igbos to shun ethnic politics and build cross-tribal alliances to secure the Nigerian presidency in the future. Read More: https://punchng.com/igbos-should-shun-ethnic-politics-ohanaeze-chieftain/

By Henry Obetta LAGOS—THE Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Federal Government to harness Nigeria’s cultural festivals as tourism assets capable of generating significant revenue. Adams, who is the promoter of the Olokun Festival Foundation, made the call during a press conference to usher in the 2026 edition of the […] The post Gani Adams to FG: Harness cultural festivals for tourism revenue appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tomiwa Akinwale, a notorious cultist allegedly belonging to the ‘Eiye’ Confraternity and involved allegedly in the killing of an individual and violent crimes in Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been arrested by police operatives in the state. The suspect popularly known as ‘Ibaka Bella’, allegedly identified as the […] Police arrest wanted Ondo cult kingpin ‘Bella’ over killing, violent crimes

Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday, the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also struck for Hansi Flick’s side, who Read More: https://punchng.com/raphinha-hits-treble-as-liga-leaders-barca-thrash-sevilla-5-2/

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the fare increment in February. The post ‘It’ll deepen burden on ordinary Lagosians’ — ADC aspirant demands reversal of BRT fare hike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the fare increment in February. The post ‘It’ll deepen burden on ordinary Lagosians’ — ADC aspirant demands reversal of BRT fare hike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The police said the cleric was resuced without injury. The post Police Rescue Cleric Confined By Youths In Gombe Community appeared first on Channels Television.

According to him, the action followed months of unresolved complaints by drivers over deteriorating working conditions and declining earnings on digital ride-hailing platforms.

An energy policy group has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the wider economic consequences of newly issued permits allowing marketers to import petrol into the country, warning that the move could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen domestic refining and stabilise the economy. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the Energy Transparency […] Energy group urges Tinubu to reconsider petrol import permits

Operatives of the Nigeria Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered firearms during a raid on a criminal hideout in the state. The operation was carried out by officers of the State Intelligence Department, following credible information that led them to a hideout in Gidan Akuya Village, located in Keana Local […] Police raid kidnapper’s hideout in Nasarawa, arrest suspect, recover AK-47

A UI Agronomy graduate shared how she improved her CGPA from “1-point something” to a Second Class Upper degree after overcoming academic struggles.

A PDP faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has elected a new PDP Oyo Chairman, Abdulrahman Akinoso, during its state congress held in Ibadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-backed-pdp-faction-elects-oyo-chairman/

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across all states of the federation in support of citizens observing the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The post Tinubu directs nationwide distribution of rice for Ramadan, Lent appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos start a three-day strike protesting low fares and poor working conditions. Learn about their demands from Uber, Bolt & others Read More: https://punchng.com/bolt-uber-drivers-begin-three-day-strike-in-lagos/

Chinwendu Nnadozie A new leadership of the Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Niger state chapter has emerged, with a promise of not destroying but to build on the legacies…

The ADC cites a survey showing 93% of Nigerians feel the country is heading in the wrong direction under President Tinubu due to rising poverty and hardshi Read More: https://punchng.com/93-of-nigerians-say-country-heading-in-wrong-direction-adc/

The Alayemore of Ido-Osun, in Osun state, Oba Oyetunde Ishola Jokotola, has bagged  an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Arts (Culture and Tradition) at Bradley University, Illinois, United States of America. The post Osun monarch bags US varsity honorary Doctoral degree appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested four youths from Ibeno community over alleged vandalism at the facility of Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area. The post Police arrest four Akwa Ibom youths over alleged vandalism at Seplat facility appeared first on Vanguard News.

Renowned basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark, has applauded Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, following their impressive comeback victory over the Philippines…

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, Lagos State chapter, has declared a three-day strike beginning on Sunday over concerns about working conditions and earnings in the app-based transport sector. The announcement was made by the union’s Public Relations Officer, Steven Iwindoye, during a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday. According to the […] Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos declare three-day strike over low fares

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended indigenous contractors handling federal highway projects for the pace and quality of work, describing their performance as proof of Nigeria’s growing local engineering capacity. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing construction along a section of the Calabar corridor of the […] The post Umahi commends indigenous contractors, inspects Ndibe bridge linking Ebonyi and Cross River appeared first on Vanguard News.

The raid was carried out at a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Gidan Akuya village following credible intelligence, according to Police Public Relations Officer Ramhan Nansel.

Barrister Olalekan Festus Ojo, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer, has described the recent decision of the Federal High Court sitting in Akure concerning the eligibility of the governor of Ondo…

He stressed the need for the government to ensure that public refineries in the country become fully operational to reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.