The Zamfara State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has commenced the payment of gratuity to the fourth batch of retired Local Government staff across the State, totalling N500 million. A statement signed by Rufai Hassan Gusau, Public Relations Officer, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Zamfara State, said this development is part […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 would translate into more dividends of democracy for Nigerians. The governor stated this on Saturday while addressing delegates during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries held at Diso Ward in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. […]

Record producer and musician Osabuohien Osaretin, popularly known as Sarz, has opened up about how excessive ego prevented him from collaborating with most of his colleagues. In a candid interview with The Fadar, the ‘Back Outside’ crooner admitted that he was “very hot-headed” initially and presumed most of his colleagues to be beneath him. The 37-year-old […] ‘I was hot-headed, thought I was best in music industry’ – Sarz

The Nigerian Naira held its ground against the British Pound Sterling across the various segments of the foreign exchange market on Wednesday morning, maintaining a pattern of steady, low-volatility trading. The post Pound to Naira exchange rate today, May 27, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kano State Government has donated 15 cows, 115 bags of 50kg rice, 40 jerry cans of cooking oil and other assorted soup ingredients to inmates in correctional centres across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The items were presented to the Nigerian Correctional Service Kano State Command on Monday by the Chairperson of […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja, following an order by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for the commencement of his 75-year prison sentence. Justice James Omotosho gave the order on Tuesday after Saleh Mamman was presented […] EFCC transfers Saleh Mamman to Kuje prison to begin 75-year jail term

The Nigerian Naira maintained a relatively stable posture against the United States Dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Wednesday morning. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 27, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former governorship aspirant, Hon. Chille Igbawua, has said that the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, made a mistake leaving the African Democratic Congress, ADC.  He said the former Anambra State governor should have stayed in the ADC and learn some lessons even if he loses the primary election to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. […] 2027: ‘Peter Obi made wrong move, should’ve stayed in ADC to learn’ – David Mark’s aide, Igbawua

Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the release of N87.4 million for the re-accreditation of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital. The approval, announced in a statement issued on recently by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Samira Suleiman, is aimed at strengthening specialist medical […]

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR marks his third year in office on 29th May, 2026, one of the recurring themes of his administration has been the push for industrialisation, local production and technological self-reliance under the Renewed Hope Agenda. At the centre of that drive is the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure […]

AHF Nigeria and the Nasarawa State Government, have called for stronger collaboration to tackle menstrual stigma and improve access to hygiene support for young girls, in commemoration of the World Menstrual Health Day 2026 in Keffi. The event, organized by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Humanitarian […]

The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State following fresh air strikes targeting terrorist hideouts within the Sambisa Forest axis. The development was disclosed in a press statement posted on the official page of the Nigerian Air Force on May 26, 2026. According to the statement, air assets under the Air Component […] NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, fighters reportedly killed

According to Wike, the infrastructure revolution currently sweeping through the territory, including rural communities, will guarantee a comfortable electoral victory for Tinubu in the nation’s capital in 2027.

Abia State Commandant of the Nigeria security and Civil Defence Corps, CC Chukwuemeka  Odimba, has reassured the management of Federal government unity schools in Abia of the Command’s  commitment to the safety of their students, staff  and facilities. Odimba gave the reassurance at the Federal Hovernment College FGC, Ohafia, during his visit unity schools in […] Insecurity: Abia NSCDC promises to protect unity schools’ students, staff 

The Nigerian Army and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have strengthened a strategic partnership to develop indigenous expertise in drone and armament technology. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, spoke when he received the executive secretary of TETFund, Sunday Echono, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. He said investment in human capital […]

Nigerian finance expert and business development professional, James Irabor, has called on Nigerian and African leaders to embrace stronger economic and innovation coordination as a pathway to unlocking the continent’s vast opportunities and accelerating sustainable development. In a statement issued to reporters in Abuja yesterday, Irabor stated that in today’s global economy, scale has become […]

Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival today. He urged the citizens to embrace peace, sacrifice and national unity. In his Sallah message issued yesterday, Akume described the occasion as a period of deep spiritual […]

The Elem Kalabari monarch, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has commended the Republic of Benin for its hospitality and investor-friendly policies. The traditional ruler spoke at the historic transition of power in the Republic of Benin, which took place at the Palais des Congrès de Cotonou, where the outgoing President, Patrice Talon, formally handed over leadership to the […]

State executive members and local government area chairpersons of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi West Senatorial District have defended the victory of Hon. Samuel Aro in the party’s senatorial primary election held on 18th May, 2026. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the party stakeholders, they commended the conduct of the […]

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, wants manager, Mikel Arteta to recall injury-doubt Jurrien Timber for the Gunners’ Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, even if he’s half-fit. Arsenal and PSG will battle in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday. Timber had missed the last two months of the season with a groin injury. The 24-year-old […] UCL Final: ‘Even if he’s half-fit’ – Merson names player Arteta must play against PSG

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has rated the Gunners’ chances of winning and retaining the Premier League title next season. Arsenal won the Premier League last weekend ahead of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side had seven points above the Cityzens, who finished in second position. “I hope they can do that [retain Premier League title next […] EPL: They’re young – Patrick Vieira rates Arsenal’s chances of retaining title next season

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has admitted that his players made some mistakes during their Unity Cup semi-final 2-0 win against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday night. Recall that two goals from Femi Azeez ensured Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe and will now face India or Jamaica in the final this weekend. DAILY POST reports that Jamaica and […] Unity Cup: ‘We made mistakes’ – Chelle speaks after Nigeria beat Zimbabwe

The USA national football team has announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The squad includes the likes of players Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah. The USA is in the same group as Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. Here is the full squad for the USA team: Goalkeepers: Matt Turner […] World Cup 2026: USA announces squad for tournament [Full list]

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has told the club’s board to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa this summer. According to talkSPORT, Arteta is keen to bolster his squad in the summer transfer window and has already informed Arsenal to enter the race for in-demand Rogers, who is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea and […] EPL: Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal board to sign Chelsea, Man Utd target

The Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following his victory at the APC presidential primary election. Matawalle gave the commendation after attending the APC National Collation of the Presidential Direct Primary Election Results held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in […]

In this opinion piece, Oluwatosin Ogundeyi, discusses the Oyo school kidnap and explains how insecurity is changing schools, travel, and daily living across Nigeria.

Former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Umar Ardo, has revealed that it was his idea to form the party for late President Muhammadu Buhari to contest in 2015. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Ardo dismissed the claims of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that he made Buhari the president. […] ‘I, not Amaechi brought idea to form APC’ – Umar Ardo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is heading for victory with a wide margin in the ongoing presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as results released from several states show him maintaining a comfortable lead over his opponents. Atiku is contesting the party’s presidential ticket alongside former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and economist, […] ADC presidential primaries: Atiku heads for victory as Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen reject results

Decades ago, Nigerian children looked forward to celebrating Children’s Day on every May 27 with fanfare and hopes for the future. Not anymore. As Nigeria marks the 2026 Children’s Day with the theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child,” the year’s celebration should evoke sober national reflection. For millions of Nigerian children, the […]

Otti said the initiative goes beyond providing housing, describing it as “a deliberate effort to restore dignity to widows who had lost hope”.

The World Bank has cancelled a $717.7 million tranche of financing for Nigeria’s power sector, citing a deteriorating operating environment driven by a sharp Naira depreciation and frozen electricity tariffs that widened tariff shortfalls and made the programme’s financing targets unattainable. In a Level Two restructuring request submitted by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) […]

Three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic explosion incident in Borno State while returning to duty after completing a one-month leave. According to reports obtained by The News Chronicle on Tuesday night, the victims were on their way back to the Kalabalge LGA when they […]

Messrs Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen have, in separate statements, rejected the results even before the collation began on Tuesday. The post Atiku in early lead as ADC adjourns collation of results appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Summary: After three consecutive seasons of heartbreak as runners-up, Arsenal has officially broken its 22-year domestic drought to claim the 2025/26 Premier League title. Sealed with a game to spare after Manchester City dropped crucial points at Bournemouth, Mikel Arteta’s side proved that their tactical blueprint was the most consistent and sustainable structure in English […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as an early frontrunner in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, after winning in six states in results released so far from the ongoing exercise. Atiku has recorded victories so far in Sokoto, Abia, Osun, Gombe, […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning

As part of its ongoing operations to rid Oyo State of violent crimes and other criminal elements threatening public safety, the Oyo State Police Command yesterday revealed that it has killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said […]