The Nigerian Senate condemns the recent abduction of 87 students and teachers, urging for the establishment of state police to tackle insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-condemns-abduction-of-87-students-teachers-in-borno-oyo/

Under his influence, the University of Ife became a veritable breeding ground for a generation of trade unionists, civil society activists, lawyers, journalists and politicians who bore the imprints of his teaching into Nigerian public life for decades. People around him gained clarity about the link between scholarship and social duty, mentoring and inspiring young […] The post Segun Osoba: The intellectual who kept the faith, By Toyin Falola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resolved the dispute between Kabiru Alhassan Rurum and Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila following a reconciliation meeting in Kano. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, both politicians agreed to forgive each other and work together again. Rurum said the misunderstanding had been resolved […] Kano Governor Yusuf reconciles Rurum, Kawu Sumaila after political rift

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative, following recent case of kidnapping in schools in Oyo State. The post Oyo Kidnapping: Gov. Adeleke directs revitalisation of safe school initiative appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 17, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared aspirants loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for the party’s senatorial primaries in Rivers State, while several prominent figures believed to be aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara were screened out ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement […] The post APC Clears Wike Loyalists For Rivers Senatorial Race, Screens Out Fubara Allies appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Lagos APM candidate Adeoye explains his move from the PDP, citing internal conflicts and a desire to focus on governance and service delivery for Lagosians Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-dumped-pdp-apm-lagos-gov-candidate/

Tension has escalated within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State as aggrieved senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants from both the southern and northern zones have rejected the party’s consensus arrangement for the forthcoming primaries. The group, led by Senator Danjuma La’ah, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the state government and party leadership […] APC aspirants reject consensus process in Kaduna, issue 24-hour ultimatum

The encounter marked a major milestone for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, who made his 100th appearance for Fulham since arriving from AFC Ajax in July 2023. The post Bassey hits Fulham century as Iwobi returns in Wolves stalemate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Hyacinth Alia’s camp defeats SGF George Akume’s camp in the Benue APC primaries for the House of Representatives, despite some incumbents winning. Read More: https://punchng.com/akumes-wife-marks-daughter-pick-benue-apc-reps-tickets/

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over reports that it was in talks with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25 billion loan facility, describing the administration’s borrowing pattern as “economic vandalism.” In a statement issued on Sunday through his media aide, Olusola Sanni, Atiku expressed concern over what he described […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says it is closely watching the Ebola situation following outbreaks in

De Ambassadors Global Network will launch Operation PVC ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, featuring a nationwide youth talent challenge.

The Borno State Government on Sunday said it is working closely with security agencies to secure the release of 42 students and children abducted from Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Friday. The Special Adviser and official spokesman to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, Mallam Dauda Iliya, disclosed […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of cocaine and various opioids concealed in walls of cartons used to package cloths and other items going to the United Kingdom and Australia. According to the NDLEA, the two seizures were recorded at a courier company in Lagos on Friday during […] NDLEA intercepts UK, Australia-bound cocaine, opioid consignments in carton walls

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has assured displaced communities affected by insecurity of immediate humanitarian assistance and long-term resettlement support, in collaboration with the Nigerian military hierarchy. Zulum gave the assurance on Sunday during a visit to displaced persons in Monguno town, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring dignity and facilitating […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has explained that the extension of its National Assembly primary elections in Zamfara State was to allow further consultations and possible consensus among aspirants. Chairman of the committee overseeing the Zamfara APC primaries, Dr Auwal Abdullahi Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Gusau on Sunday. According to him, the extension […] 2027: APC explains extension of Zamfara National Assembly primaries

The member representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ishaya David Lalu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lalu, who is seeking a second term in the Green Chamber, polled a total of 33,290 votes in the exercise to secure the […]

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has called off search and rescue operations at the site of the three-storey building that collapsed behind Gudu Market, stating that no additional victims remain trapped beneath the debris. The building, which was under construction, collapsed on Saturday, claiming five lives and injuring 12 persons. However, after […]

Scores of students and teachers were abducted in separate attacks in both states. The post Senate Condemns Students’ Abduction In Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police appeared first on Channels Television.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primaries in Ekiti State have come to a close, producing winners across various federal constituencies while also leaving room for contestations and further clarifications in some areas. From the results officially announced, Hon. Fatoba Olusola emerged victorious in Ado-Irepodun Federal Constituency, while Hon. Karounwi Oladapo secured the […] Ekiti APC NASS Primary: Akinlayo calls for results cancellation, demands fresh poll

Fresh fears have emerged over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after another video surfaced online showing one of the captives, a nursing mother, pleading emotionally for help. The woman, identified as Temitope, a staff member of First Baptist Church School, Ogbomosho, was seen clutching her baby [...]

APC Chairman assures Nigerians that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is a strategic plan for long-term prosperity and sustainable economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-renewed-hope-agenda-built-for-long-term-prosperity-yilwatda/

Nigeria’s banking sector is losing an estimated N2.5 trillion in annual earnings due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s high Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) policy, according to a new report by Chapel Hill Denham. The investment banking and research firm said the policy continues to impose significant constraints on bank profitability by requiring lenders to […]

West Ham's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for Premier League survival, while Bruno Fernandes made history in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The post West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, has expressed grave concern over reports that the Federal Government is in discussions with the World Bank for yet another $1.25 billion loan facility. Atiku made this known in a statement by his spokesperson, Olusola Sanni. This comes amid the country’s rising debt. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approval for […] $1.25bn World Bank loan: ‘Tinubu’s debt addiction economic vandalism’ — Atiku

While many constituencies produced clear winners, the exercise was overshadowed by disputes in states including Ondo, Ekiti, Katsina and Niger. The post Victors, Disputes, Upsets In APC House Of Reps Primaries appeared first on Channels Television.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that he recently met Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote to discuss plans for a major oil refinery in East Africa.

Oyo State police confirm they are investigating a viral video showing a plea for help from staff and students after an Oyo school abduction. Read More: https://punchng.com/were-working-on-it-police-speak-on-viral-video-of-abducted-oyo-school-staff/

It was gathered that he also inflicted machete wounds on Osaro Aragbala, a member of the Edo State Security Corps, who attempted to stop him from carrying out further attacks.

The Senate has condemned in strong terms the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states within 24 hours, despite the $30 million raised globally in 2014 to secure public and private schools across Nigeria. The post 87 abducted in Borno, Oyo: Senate vows to fast-track state police appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nasarawa State governorship aspirant under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hassan Liman, has vowed not to step down for anyone ahead of the party’s governorship primary election fixed for Thursday. Liman made the vow while fielding questions in an interview with newsmen at the APC State Secretariat in Lafia, the […] APC primaries: Why I won’t step down for anyone – Nasarawa guber aspirant

APC primaries in Nasarawa State on May 16, 2026, saw major upsets as Speaker Danladi Jatau, two sitting lawmakers, and Abdullahi Adamu’s son were defeated.

Two aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State, Senator Bala Ibn Na’All and Sani M. Kabiru, have withdrawn from the party’s senatorial primary elections scheduled for Monday May 18, 2026. Na’All, a former senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, announced his withdrawal in a letter addressed to the APC State Chairman in […] Kebbi: Two senatorial aspirants withdraw ahead of APC primaries 

Bayelsa Governor Diri reveals how the tragic death of Access Bank’s Herbert Wigwe almost scuttled the state’s gas-powered electricity project. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-herbert-wigwes-passing-almost-stopped-bayelsa-power-project-diri/

Following the Oyo school abduction, Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal assures affected communities that the government will rescue all abducted students and st Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-students-will-be-rescued-oyo-deputy-gov-assures-communities/

Inflation – the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services over a given period of time – was famously described by President Ronald Reagan as ‘the greatest enemy of all the people and of our hopes for economic growth’ perhaps because it is a phenomenon that creeps up silently and erodes wealth, […] The post The peculiar behaviour of inflation in Nigeria, By ‘Tope Fasua appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.