Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has recalled how she bagged her role in the blockbuster Glamour Girls 2 about 30 years ago. Appearing in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, the movie legend revealed that she got the role after attending an audition and accepting to play the unconventional character of Anita. She […] Lots of Nollywood actors don’t earn what I earned for movie role 30 years ago – Eucharia Anunobi

Out of 3,428 billionaires listed this year, 481 are women, 14% of the list, up from 406, or 13.4%, last year.  The post Again, Alice Walton Tops Forbes World’s Richest Women List appeared first on Channels Television.

At least 15 civil society and human rights organisations have submitted a petition to the Police Service Commission, PSC, demanding an immediate investigation into the actions of the Lagos State Police Command Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood. The petition centres on allegations surrounding the abduction, assault and torture of activist Hassan Taiwo Soweto during a […] 15 civil society groups petition PSC over alleged torture of Soweto by Lagos CP

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke mourns the passing of ex-Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde, describing his death as a painful loss to Nigerian football. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-mourns-onigbinde-condoles-modakeke-community/

At the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade (IMT) Summit 2026, policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts gathered to examine the key drivers of industrial competitiveness across the region. Central…

Some residents of Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday blocked the Akure/Owo highway over alleged incessant killings and kidnappings in the area. The post Insecurity: Residents protest, block highway in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arnold and the Iraqi football federation are now asking FIFA to delay the match so the team can prepare properly and gather all their players. Iraqi fans are hopeful the team will still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup

President Bola Tinubu and the Nigeria Football Federation express deep condolences for the passing of legendary coach Festus Onigbinde, who died at 88 on March 9.

A pregnant woman is left alone in labor when her husband chooses a guys’ night over her. What happens next teaches him a painful lesson he never expected.

A taskforce known as “Team Obey Court Order” has been inaugurated to safeguard the rights of cocoa farmers at the Government Cocoa Estate in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. The team is expected to ensure compliance with court rulings that restrain the state government from evicting allottees from their cocoa farms within […] Taskforce to enforce court order restraining eviction of cocoa estate allottees

The Nigerian Army is expanding its aviation wing to boost operational capabilities. Learn about the new collaboration with South Africa for pilot and medic Read More: https://punchng.com/army-to-expand-aviation-wing-seeks-pilot-training-in-south-africa/

The NRC boss also expressed regret over the incident, noting that the corporation was concerned about the distress caused to the lecturer.

LAGOS – The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, has said that startups driven by STEM are apt to solving challenges facing Africa.  …

“Look at me, I am okay, I am good. Did you see any marks on my face or anything like that? Nothing of such ever happened…” The post ‘Maybe it’s AI’ – Wife of suspended Cross River lawmaker dismisses assault video appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Emmanuel Ogigi, has said that governors defecting from the party to the All Progressives Congress, APC, cannot survive in the ruling party. He also stated that the APC government is not a government, saying it promised Nigerians heaven on earth but delivered nothing. “They promise everything, they […] 2027: PDP governors can’t survive what’s happening in APC, they will return – Ogidi

Iraq is exploring alternative oil export routes, including pipelines through Kurdistan, after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz severely impacted its pro Read More: https://punchng.com/iraq-seeking-new-oil-export-routes-after-hormuz-disruption-ministry/

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has opened applications for the GROWHer Accelerator Programme…

Lawyer and public commentator Dele Farotimi says President Bola Tinubu sent former presidential aide Reno Omokri to Mexico as Nigeria’s ambassador after his drug cartel remarks. Speaking in an interview with The Citizenship Project, Farotimi spoke about Omokri’s new diplomatic role and the possible risks attached to the posting. According to him, the federal government […] Ensure Reno Omokri has bulletproof cars in Mexico – Farotimi tells Nigerian govt

Reminds Colleagues that Senate is not merely a theatre of debate; but  a workshop of solutions Raises the Alarm that Nigeria stands today at a moment that calls for clarity of purpose and steadfastness of spirit,  challenges before us are real. Says with death, we are reminded once again of the fragility of life and […] The post Engage your elected Representatives,  Akpabio to Nigerians  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Following the spate of abductions and killings by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, residents of communities within the council area on Tuesday protested against the development. During the protest, the residents barricaded the busy Akure–Owo highway with the remains of a kidnapped victim who was allegedly […] Protesters block highway with remains of kidnap victim in Ondo

Saraki said the party must now focus on organising a fresh national convention that complies with the timetable and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), noting that waiting for a possible Supreme Court ruling could delay the process of nominating candidates for the next elections. The post Stop litigation now or risk 2027 polls, Saraki warns PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

He explained that a Boeing 737 needs about 3,500 to 4,000 litres of fuel to fly from Lagos to Abuja. Filling the aircraft with fuel for that short flight can cost around ₦6 million.

March 10, (THEWILL) — Reality TV star and artiste, Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, popularly known as Laycon, has revealed how sudden fame after winning Big Brother Naija in 2020 left him disconnected from his own thoughts and sense of self. In a video broadcast titled Life With Laycon, he reflected on this period, describing how he struggled […] The post BBNaija Winner Laycon Opens Up About Losing Himself To Fame appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

He warned that continued litigation could jeopardise the chances of party members seeking to contest the 2027 general elections on the PDP platform. The post Saraki Urges PDP Leaders To End Litigation, Hold Fresh Convention appeared first on Channels Television.

US President Donald Trump was among those urging Australia to offer the players asylum, citing grave fears for their safety if they were forced to board a plane home. The post At Least Five Iran Women Footballers Take Asylum In Australia appeared first on Channels Television.

March 10, (THEWILL) — In sixty-five years of Nigeria’s existence as an independent nation, countless public sector technology projects have been launched with fanfare, consumed budgets, and disappeared into the graveyard of failed implementations. Some never went live. Others collapsed under the weight of their own complexity. A few limped along for years before being […] The post OPINION: Remita, The TSA, And Nigeria’s Most Successful Government Technology Project appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Lagos honours its female sanitation workers on IWD with awards and free medical checks. The governor also approved free health insurance for 16,000 sweeper Read More: https://punchng.com/iwd-lagos-celebrates-female-sanitation-workers-approves-free-healthcare/

In this opinion, Kalu Okoronkwo questions whether creating state police will fix insecurity or spread existing policing failures across Nigeria’s states.

March 10, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, requested the Senate to screen and confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. The President also forwarded the nomination of former Rivers South-East senator, Magnus Abe, for confirmation as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The nominations […] The post Tinubu Asks Senate To Confirm Oyedele As Finance Minister, Abe For NUPRC Chair appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A former deputy governor in Rivers State Senator Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter read at The post Ex-Rivers deputy governor Harry-Banigo dumps PDP for APC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

On the other hand, diesel (AGO) supply rose to 24.4 million litres per day in February, up from 18.9 million litres per day recorded in January. The post Petrol Consumption Falls To 56.9m litres/day In February — NMDPRA appeared first on Channels Television.

The judge gave his reason for throwing out the Bauchi State finance commissioner's request for permission to embark on Hajj pilgrimage. The post N4.65bn Money Laundering Trial: Court rejects Bauchi finance commissioner’s request to travel for Hajj appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

March 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s biggest brewing company, Nigerian Breweries, has begun testing the cultivation of locally grown barley as part of a strategy to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported brewing inputs. The company showcased the results of its pilot barley farming programme during the Maltina Barley Field Day held in Ringim, Jigawa […] The post Nigeria’s Largest Brewer Trials Local Barley To Reduce $150m Import Bill appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

It appears there may be a clash ahead of a planned protest in Anambra State over persistent poor electricity supply and alleged overestimation of billing, as the Police Command has urged organisers to engage peacefully with relevant authorities.   The protest, scheduled for the 14th of March, 2026, is tagged “Enough Is Enough” and is […]

Former Chelsea FC midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has decided to represent Austria in international football instead of Nigeria or England. The talented 22-year-old player currently plays for Borussia Dortmund. He was born in Vienna, the capital of Austria, to Nigerian parents. Because of his birthplace and family background, he was eligible to play for Austria, Nigeria, […]

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr faces backlash as a deleted video resurfaces, revealing an uncomfortable mishap. Fans react to her wardrobe choice and online criticism.