Galatasaray board member, Bora Bahçetepe, has insisted that the club will sell their star striker Victor Osimhen if they receive an offer of 150-200 million euros. Bahçetepe stated this on the HT Spor broadcast while fielding questions about Osimhen’s future amid reports linking the Nigerian international with a move away from Galatasaray in the summer […] Turkey: We’ll sell Victor Osimhen on one condition – Galatasaray board member, Bora Bahçetepe

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Monitoring Unit (PMU) to investigate a petition seeking a probe into allegations against two senior police officers over the alleged killing of a missing activist and blogger, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata.   The […]

Real Madrid’s season is not just falling apart on the pitch; it’s falling apart in the dressing room too. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Spanish capital woke up to reports of a physical altercation between midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni at the club’s Valdebebas training facility. By the end of the day, Valverde […] The post Valverde and Tchouameni Fight: Real Madrid Training Clash Leaves Valverde Injured appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The operatives of the Agro-Rangers Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, deployed to the Iseyin axis of the state, engaged suspected kidnappers and bandits in a gun duel, leading to the neutralisation of one suspect and the arrest of two others. SC Samuel Opebiyi, Public Relations Officer of […] NSCDC agro-rangers kill one suspected bandit, arrest two in Oyo

Arsenal will miss Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino for the remainder of the season as they prepare to face West Ham, with Arteta addressing player fitness concerns.

A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto has adjourned the hearing of a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state to May 19, 2026. The court, presided over by Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud, fixed the date on Friday after hearing an application seeking accelerated hearing of the matter due to the urgency […] Court sets may 19 for hearing of Sokoto ADC leadership dispute

Mali's government refuses to talk to "terrorist" groups, the foreign minister has said, after jihadists and allied separatists mounted widespread attacks that have rocked the ruling junta. The post Mali junta says will not talk with ‘terrorist’ groups appeared first on Vanguard News.

NAHCON dismisses rumors that Ogun airport was rejected for Hajj operations, clarifying that pilgrim relocation is due to operational timing, not facility i Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-airport-not-rejected-by-airline-nahcon-chairman-clarifies/

It started with a fever in the open South Atlantic. Within weeks, it had turned into the first hantavirus cluster ever recorded on a cruise ship, with three people dead and health officials across a dozen countries scrambling to track down passengers who had already flown home. The MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged expedition vessel operated […] The post Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Explained: WHO Response, Deaths, and Prevention Tips appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A Kano-based legal practitioner, Abba Hikima, has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, demanding an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into allegations surrounding the disappearance and alleged killing of missing activist, Abubakar Idris. Hikima disclosed this in a petition dated May 8, 2026, which he shared on his Facebook page […] Lawyer petitions IGP over alleged killing of missing activist Dadiyata

Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court has declared that only the National Boundary Commission (NBC) holds the legal authority to define and delineate coastal host communities for the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).   Justice Nganjiwa also ordered the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to adhere to existing legal provisions […]

A fresh crisis has reportedly erupted within the Progressive Governors Forum following the emergence of rival factions led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun. The development is said to have deepened divisions among governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general [...]

Passengers have been evacuated from the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling through remote islands near South America and Africa following a hantavirus cluster linked to the vessel, raising fresh concerns among global health authorities.   Health authorities confirmed that there have been three confirmed cases and five suspected cases of hantavirus on board the […]

Ten-year-old Kevin finds hidden papers in his late granny’s old sofa, uncovering shocking family secrets and a life-changing choice for him that could change all.

A serious crisis is currently brewing in the Progressive Governors’ Forum following the sudden removal of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as its chairman. DAILY POST had reported that a cross-section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors removed Uzodinma and installed the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, as its chairman. Although the Director-General of […] Crisis hits APC govs forum as 18 rejects Uzodinma’s removal

Nigeria’s inability to fully harness and realise its economic potential which will drive development and growth and in turn bring prosperity to its largely impoverished and immiserated citizens is tethered to its power crisis. Nigeria needs to industrialise and it has to do it fast but it cannot do that in the current state of […] The post Does Minister Joseph Tegbe have the magic wand to fix Nigeria’s perennial electricity challenges appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Ahead of the National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), tomorrow, Saturday, Enugu State chairman, Dr Johnpaul Anih has expressed delight over the party’s growing acceptance. Anih spoke while welcoming delegates, party leaders, stakeholders, and observers arriving for the party’s National Convention. In a statement issued on Friday, the State Chairman, Dr. Johnpaul Anih, described the convention […] NDC National Convention: Enugu Chair, Johnpaul Anih hails party’s growing acceptance, expansion

The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has lauded the breakthroughs of Nisa Premier Hospital Founder Dr. Ibrahim Wada in fighting women’s infertility through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) birth. During a courtesy call to Wada in Abuja on Friday, Olaopa said that he had been a silent admirer of Wada for […]

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress on Friday passed a vote of confidence in the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, dismissing speculations of a leadership shake-up within the forum.

Abdul Samad Rabiu has surpassed South African billionaire Johann Rupert to claim the spot of Africa’s second-wealthiest individual, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rabiu’s net worth climbed to $18.6 billion this year, putting him at 138th globally and making him the continent’s best-performing billionaire in 2026. The $8.47 billion year-to-date gain is among the […] The post How Abdul Samad Rabiu Turned BUA From Trading Into Manufacturing and Became Africa’s No. 2 Billionaire appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The leadership crisis within the Okewaye Ruling House of Ado-Odo in Ogun State has been resolved following a settlement reached at the Ogun State High Court sitting in Idi-Oke. The resolution, contained in the terms of settlement filed in Suit No. HCI/19/2024, affirmed Prince Sulaimon Adedimeji as the recognised Head (Olori-Ebi) of the Okewaye Ruling […] Ado-Odo: Olori-Ebi to coordinate nomination of Olofin as ruling house headship tussle ends

Nollystar Bimbo Ademoye is proving that kindness and community go hand-in-hand, thanks to an outpouring of support from her loyal followers.

18 APC governors passed a vote of confidence in Progressive Governors’ Forum chairman, Hope Uzodimma, dismissing all speculation of his replacement. Read More: https://punchng.com/18-apc-govs-back-uzodimma-dismiss-replacement-speculation/

House of Representatives aspirants on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Friday warned that Peter Obi would be removed from office if elected president in 2027 and failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations. The post 2027: ‘If Obi fails Nigerians, we’ll remove him’ — NDC Reps aspirants appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo’s Inter-Party Advisory Council warns against repeating past political violence, urging for peace and idea-based competition for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-ipac-warns-against-political-violence-killings/

Three passengers have died and three others are receiving treatment following a public health incident aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, health officials announced on Monday, May 4. The World Health Organization said in a statement on Sunday that hantavirus has been confirmed in one case and is suspected in five others among […] The post EXPLAINER: What You Need To Know About ‘HANTA VIRUS’ appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Among the night’s biggest talking points was the dramatic return of Beyonce, who appeared in a shimmering skeletal-inspired gown designed by Olivier Rousteing. The superstar, who co-chaired the event alongside Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams, immediately dominated social media conversations with her futuristic look.

"I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine," Trump said on his Truth Social network. The post Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu’s economic adviser, Tope Fasua, gives economic advice to Nigerians, urging them to ‘cut their coat according to size’ amid rising costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/cut-your-coat-according-to-size-tinubus-aide-tells-nigerians/

A Sharia Court sitting at Kofar Kudu in Kano and presided over by Judge Shamsudden Ado Abdullahi has sentenced a woman, Hassana Abdul, to five months of community service for trespass and assaulting another woman. The defendant was arraigned for allegedly entering another woman’s house without permission and assaulting her following a disagreement involving the […] Kano Sharia Court sentences woman to five months’ community service for assaulting neighbour

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, was screened by the APC National Working Committee for the Ogun East Senatorial District race ahead of the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-nwc-screens-abiodun-for-senate-race/

Tension gripped Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, on Thursday night, after security operatives, suspected to be personnel of the Department of the State Services (DSS), allegedly arrested the president of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Bello Bodejo.   LEADERSHIP gathered the arrest was shortly after Bodejp declared that he would not withdraw from the […]

Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has hit hard at his colleague, Adekunle Gold, criticising his music and fashion style. Vibez described Gold as a mediocre artiste with mediocre swag. “Adekunle Gold, you’re wack, and your swag is wack. Old fool!” he wrote via his X handle on Friday, to the shock of many. The cause of […] ‘You’re wack artist with wack swag’ – Seyi Vibez blasts Adekunle Gold

Real Madrid in 2026 finds itself under a spotlight that feels heavier than a normal season pressure cycle, where every training ground moment is no longer contained within Valdebebas walls but instead leaks into global conversation within minutes of occurring. What began as a routine competitive buildup period has gradually transformed into a layered story […] The post Real Madrid 2026 Crisis Breakdown: Squad Tension, Mbappé Protest, and Valverde Incident appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has again adjourned indefinitely a suit filed by a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, following a request by the plaintiff seeking the transfer of the case to another judge. Justice Nwite adjourned the matter sine die after parties clashed over a [...]

NDC aspirants declare that a potential Peter Obi presidency will be held accountable, stating he will be removed from office if he fails to deliver in 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/obill-be-removed-if-he-underperforms-as-president-ndc-reps-aspirants/