Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has installed Rasaq Sijuola as pioneer Mogaji of Looyin dynasty in the Oke Offa Atipe area of Ibadan. Sijuola, an internationally trained nurse, social The post Olubadan installs pioneer Mogaji of Looyin dynasty appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Kwara State,  Bashir Bolarinwa yesterday  joined the 2027 governorship race. Bolarinwa, a former House of Representatives member, declared his intention to contest for The post Ex-Kwara APC chairman joins governorship race appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 Apex leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency have passed a vote of confidence in Moses Olarewaju (MO). They also adopted him as the party’s consensus The post APC leaders adopt consensus Reps’ candidate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

United States President Donald Trump has slapped another wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s shadow banking network. State Department spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. According to Pigott, the Trump’s administration is taking additional action against nearly three dozen entities and individuals accused of operating Iran’s shadow banking networks. The administration […] Trump slaps sanctions on Iran’s banking network

An Edo State girl simply identified as Precious has lost her sight after being subjected to a series of abuse in Burkina Faso. Precious was trafficked to Burkina Faso and The post Trafficked Edo girl loses sight after abuse in Burkina Faso appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Medical outreach for 1,000, scholarship for 15 nursing students, financial, other succour Over 1,000 families of policemen and indigent residents yesterday benefited from a welfare intervention programme organised by the The post POWA expands welfare support for police families in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has warned the Gunners that their first leg Champions League semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday will be different. Arsenal had thrashed Diego Simeone’s side 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium during the league phase of the Champions League earlier in the season. However, Henry believes Wednesday’s encounter at Riyadh Air […] UCL: It’ll be different – Thierry Henry fires warning to Arsenal over Atletico Madrid

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have signed a deal to enhance inter-agency synergy. Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, made The post NDLEA, Customs commit to strengthening inter-agency synergy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Worried about growing divisions in Nigeria, leaders from various ethnic groups, civil society, and community organisations met in Ikeja, Lagos, yesterday. They agreed that the country needs to quickly rebuild The post Groups seek steps to rebuild trust, deepen peace appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

NACA inaugurates a technical team for AIDS control in Anambra to conduct a surveillance study, aiming for epidemic control by targeting key populations. Read More: https://punchng.com/naca-unveils-technical-team-for-aids-control-in-anambra/

Region 8 of Lions Club International District 404B2 Nigeria has celebrated this year’s Environment Week of Service by donating trees and waste bins to Government Technical College Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos. The post Lions Club Region 8 donates trees, waste bins to technical college appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique and his counterpart from Bayern Munich exchanged pleasantries after their highly entertaining game in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. PSG ended on the winning side, beating Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of the semi-final on Tuesday night. Bayern opened the scoring at the Parc des Princes, […] UCL: What Enrique told Kompany after PSG’s 5-4 win over Bayern

Bayern Munich manager, Vincent Kompany, has predicted what the atmosphere at the Alianz Arena would look like next week when his side host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi final. He predicted that next week it will be a similar game to what was played on Tuesday night since […] UCL: ‘That’s how both teams are’ – Vincent Kompany predicts Bayern vs PSG second leg

Ogun State Polytechnic holds a Rector’s fitness walk to promote regular exercise and healthy living among staff, students, and the community. Read More: https://punchng.com/rector-leads-fitness-walk-emphasises-regular-exercise-for-healthy-living/

Olamide has spent over a decade at the centre of Nigeria’s music scene, building a reputation as one of its most dominant and consistent performers. From packed concerts to headline shows, the rapper whose real name is Olamide Gbenga Adedeji has become synonymous with high-energy stage command and crowd connection. But beneath that confidence lies […] The post Why Olamide still gets stage fright after nearly two decades & the experiences behind it appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

As Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi clocks 48 today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, her career and personal journey continue to reflect a mix of steady screen presence and personal challenges that have reshaped her life in recent years. Known for her consistency in the Yoruba film industry and a body of work built over decades, Afolabi […] The post 5 realities Kemi Afolabi has faced onscreen & off as she clocks 48 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

CLAIM: Adebayo Adelabu, a former Nigeria’s Minister of Power claimed that electricity generation in the country peaked at over 6,000 megawatts (MW) during his tenure. He also disclosed that available generation capacity was between 3,500MW and 4,500MW when he assumed office in August 2023. This claim was contained in his resignation letter dated April 22, […] The post FACT CHECK: Adelabu’s claim that Nigeria’s power generation exceeds 6,000MW is false appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigeria’s banking space is entering one of its most sensitive financial reorganisations in recent years, yet the tension is not in the form of collapse or panic, but in the quiet pressure of compliance deadlines, capital verification processes, and merger driven restructuring. As of April 2026, attention has shifted sharply toward a small group of […] The post Update: Nigerian Banks yet to meet CBN Recapitalisation target appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Public moments between celebrities often carry more weight than the words spoken behind closed doors, especially when those figures have shared a history that once divided opinion across an entire industry. The sight of Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay embracing in Lagos on April 27 2026 immediately became more than a casual greeting, it turned […] The post How Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay’s reunion unfolded after years of feud appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The long-awaited monthly polling unit grants have finally seen the light of day after Jigawa State Governor, His Excellency Malam Umar Namadi, signed the policy into law. The action sparked euphoria, jubilation, and excitement among the downtrodden masses in the state. The signing of the policy has restored Jigawa State to its distinguished position of […]

EFCC boss decries university corruption in Nigeria, citing diversion of students’ fees, inflated contracts, and ghost workers, urging AI adoption. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-boss-laments-diversion-of-varsities-students-fees-others/

Every year, thousands of Nigerian students quietly miss out on one of the most generous scholarship systems in the world, Saudi Arabia’s. While everyone scrambles for US and UK programmes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been funding international students at scale for decades, covering everything from tuition and housing to flights and monthly living […] The post Saudi Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2026: Courses, Benefits, and How to Qualify appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Tongues are wagging in Delta state over the brutal murder of a young man by the Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Delta command. The yet-to-be-identified young man, despite his hands being tied behind his back and his repeated pleas for mercy, was allegedly shot and killed. Despite still being restrained and defenceless, eyewitnesses at […]

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), about 183 million people were unemployed worldwide in 2024, representing roughly 5 per cent of the global labour force, with projections suggesting the rate will hover around that level through 2026. However, the burden is disproportionately borne by young people aged 15–24, where an estimated 64–65 million youths […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into a viral bread review that raised concerns over product quality. The probe followed the arrest of the The post FCCPC probes bread quality claims appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The ongoing reforms, removal of entrenched subsidies, unification of exchange rates, and the tightening of fiscal discipline, are not arbitrary disruptions. They are, in fact, long-delayed corrections. In the language of political economy, they represent the difficult but necessary transition from distortion to equilibrium.

Tensions rise in the Labour Party as legal challenges loom following the election of Nenadi Usman as national chairman during its elective convention in Umuahia.

The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday adjourned till May 6 a suit seeking to uphold the indefinite suspension of the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, The post Court adjourns suit seeking to uphold Kingibae’s suspension from ADC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called for stronger protection of telecommunications infrastructure. It urged the government and communities to curb vandalism and safeguard critical assets. The post Telcom operators seek urgent action against network sabotage appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday declared vacant the Ondo South Senatorial District’s seat vacant. Akpabio, who made the announcement during plenary, said the development followed the appointment of Senator Jimoh The post Akpabio declares Jimoh Ibrahim’s seat vacant appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A new chapter of progress is unfolding across rural areas in  Gombe State, and it’s one that communities along the Ture- Dogonrowa- Bakasi-Galengu corridor will feel for generations. This 33KM road project is a bold stride under Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s Network 11-100 Initiative, a visionary plan committed to delivering no less than 100 kilometres of […]

Nigeria’s new cohort of Nigerian ambassadors sees progress, with 33 securing agrément from host countries while 32 await approval after a recent induction. Read More: https://punchng.com/33-ambassadors-secure-agrement-32-pending-fg/

The Federal Government has called for the removal of financial and market barriers limiting women and youths in the fisheries and aquaculture sector across Africa. The government noted that the The post Fed Govt seeks end to financial, market barriers for women, youth in fisheries appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

•Character commission launches digital website The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has launched a new website and integrated digital platform. The commission said the initiative is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, The post Shettima, First Lady, SGF, Speaker hail Omidiran’s reforms at FCC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

NLC President Joe Ajaero states a N1m wage is worthless without a stable naira. Learn why the NLC prioritizes a strong naira value over nominal pay. Read More: https://punchng.com/n1m-wage-useless-if-naira-remains-weak-ajaero/

 History is in the making again for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State. He is not new to breaking records, as he had earlier set the tempo for historical The post As Oyebanji’s second term campaign kicks off appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.