Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, the Marafan Sokoto and senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, has donated 500 cows to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State. This was contained in a statement by Ibrahim Muhammad (Danmadamin Birnin Magaji). He said the cows had been distributed across the 147 political wards of the […]

A non-governmental organisation, New Education Teaching Academics Project (NATEP) Nigeria Limited, has partnered with the Benue State government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, to empower commercial sex workers, vulnerable women, and unemployed youths across the state. The chief executive officer of NATEP Nigeria Limited, Mimidoo Aondongu, disclosed this during a courtesy […]

The 25-year-old fashion designer, Kowiu Oloyede, arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for posting a viral video falsely claiming that bandits invaded Atan in Ado-Odo/Ota, said he made the clips because he wanted to go viral like popular Nigerian streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller. Last Monday, the suspect, a resident of Sokoto road in Atan-Ota […] ‘I wanted to be famous like Peller’ – Ogun tailor nabbed for posting fake bandit’s video

Learn how to add AI voiceovers to your videos without recording. This 2026 guide shows how Wondershare Filmora’s AI Text-to-Speech simplifies narration. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-add-ai-voiceovers-to-videos-without-recording-2026-guide/

“Flamingo!!!” he shouted and rushed out of the class. We were in Form Four. Mr. Apata from Ishan Ekiti was teaching us Commerce. We nicknamed him ‘Del credere’ in the manner of the forms of agent he taught us. He was a man nobody could predict. His mood swings were suspect. We both loved and […]

Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu quits the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) after contesting the primary.

Bandits have attacked Yashikira community in Baruten local government area of Kwara State and abducted 10 persons. The bandits also burnt a section of the town’s monarch’s palace. LEADERSHIP learnt that the attack took place on Sunday night and that the bandits targeted the palace of the Emir of Yashikira and police stations. The residents […]

The Presidency, on Tuesday, defended Nigeria’s borrowing profile, insisting that the country has not accumulated debt at the level of nations such as Egypt, South Africa and Senegal. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a post on X while reacting to concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to […] We can take more loans, Nigeria not borrowing like Egypt, South Africa, others – Presidency

Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, described the new partnership with Nigeria as strategic and timely, noting that global energy security now demands stronger international cooperation and connectivity. The post Nigeria, Turkiye Sign MoU To Deepen Cooperation In Solid Minerals Development appeared first on Channels Television.

Items recovered from the operation included one AK-47 rifle, five rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two AK-47 magazines, two mobile phones, and other personal items. The post Troops Neutralise Two Suspected Bandits In Taraba, Recover Weapons  appeared first on Channels Television.

Basketball legend Michael Jordan led tributes at Pep Guardiola’s emotional farewell from Manchester City after a decade of success. Read about the star-stu Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-michael-jordan-leads-tributes-at-guardiola-farewell-party/

About 100 students, who graduated from Abia State College of Education (Technical) ASCETA Arochukwu, have been issued their certificates by the institution, over 25 years after completing their studies. The graduates who arrived from different parts of the country, received the certificates from the management of the College on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The development […] Respite as Abia College of Education issues certificates to students 26 years after graduation 

“When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions,” William Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet (Act IV, Scene 5). Long before Shakespeare, the Greek tragedians had warned that when a state loses its moral balance, suffering ceases to be an accident and becomes a national destiny. In Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, a plague descended on […]

Nigerian singer Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, has spoken on the initial effect of linking up with Davido for the first time.

Listening to Phyna break down on TikTok is uncomfortable because it feels familiar. A Big Brother Naija winner, millions in prize money, boreholes drilled for family, every relative’s problem treated as hers. Then the money runs out, the calls turn cold, and she’s back to waiting tables while people whisper “she’s broke.” It’s not just […]

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Thousands of Nigerians have commended LOTUS Bank for successfully hosting the 2026 edition of its flagship Souq Programme, which concluded on Sunday with many participants benefiting from highly subsidized ram sales and several exciting raffle draw rewards. The two-day lifestyle and commerce event brought together customers, vendors, business owners, and families [...]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) through the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, administering suspected harmful substances, malicious damage to property and theft involving the robbery of luxury items and valuables from a residence in Abuja. Preliminary investigations […]

Alphonso Davies will miss Canada’s 2026 World Cup opener due to a hamstring injury, but coach Jesse Marsch expects him to play later in the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/canadas-davies-to-miss-world-cup-opener-through-injury/

Chelsea faces significant financial consequences after finishing 10th in the Premier League and failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.

A suspected cybercrime fugitive being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has lost his life during a reported gun duel involving security operatives and alleged cult members in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The deceased, identified as Atser Sesugh, was said to be among three suspects earlier apprehended by the EFCC on […] EFCC fugitive killed during gunfire exchange in Benue

May 26 (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to challenge the recent judgment of the Federal High Court which nullified aspects of its guidelines and timetable for the 2027 general elections. The electoral commission also filed a motion seeking a stay of execution […] The post INEC Appeals Court Judgment Nullifying 2027 Election Guidelines, Seeks Stay of Execution appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Phyna addresses her Instagram suspension amid a feud with VDM, denying deactivation and accusing his supporters of mass-reporting her page, igniting online debate.

Armed men suspected to be political thugs on Monday reportedly attacked Ogundipe Olukayode, the spokesperson for the Lagos State House of Assembly, popularly known as Omojomolo. Olukayode, who contested and was said to have won the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the Lagos State House of Assembly primaries, was assaulted at about 12:10 p.m. at Afariogun […] Armed men attack Lagos Assembly spokesperson, Olukayode Ogundipe

A non-governmental organisation, Arridah Relief Foundation, has distributed food items to over 250 vulnerable households and persons living with disabilities across communities in Kaduna as part of efforts to support residents during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the national president of the foundation, Mamman Salima Sani, said the gesture was aimed at […]

“He bought the forms, came for screening, passed the screening, and we were waiting for the primaries before he opted to step down,” Yilwatda stated. The post Rivers 2027: Fubara withdrew voluntarily; Wike not APC member — Yilwatda appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Special Squad 1 have neutralised four suspected kidnappers during a counter-operation aimed at preventing the abduction of a businessman in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The operation, which took place on Sunday night at the Jakande Estate Gate, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, another firearm, […] Police kill four suspected kidnappers in Lagos anti-abduction operation

The other opponents, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen scored 365 votes, while Rotimi Ameachi scored 300 three votes respectively. The post Atiku Wins Yobe ADC Primary Election appeared first on Channels Television.

The spokesperson for the Oyo Police Command, Ayanlade Olayinka who revealed this in a statement on Tuesday said the operation was initiated following report of gunmen attack on hunters who had gone on a hunting expedition in Otu on 25 May.

An aspirant for the Zamfara North Senatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Sani Shinkafi, has dragged the party to court over the outcome of its recent primary election. Shinkafi, who contested the senatorial ticket on the APC platform, is challenging the emergence of incumbent senator Sahabi Ya’u as the winner of the exercise conducted […]

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has officially flagged off a three-week capacity building programme on rigging and scaffolding for youths in his Senatorial District in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The training programme, which is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment in […]

Senator Ned Nwoko reveals broken promises and reactions after his defeat in the APC primaries, where he lost to Ifeanyi Okowa amid allegations of sidelining.

Presidential contenders in the 2027 election, drawn from different political parties, namely Governor Seyi Makinde, Peter Obi, Adewole Adebayo, and Omoyele Sowore, alongside former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, yesterday decried the state of Nigeria’s democracy. They spoke at the high-level emergency stakeholders’ engagement on the 2027 general elections organised by the Movement for […]

A major fraud scandal at Achievers University reveals a N457.5 million school fees scam masterminded by a former staff member involving students and colleagues.

The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State has triggered a wave of defections, including two serving senators: Shehu Buba (Bauchi South) and Samaila Dahuwa (Bauchi North), who have both pitched their tents with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The post Bauchi APC Primaries: Defections as Shehu Buba clinches PRP governorship ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have apprehended four persons over an alleged multi-million naira Hajj seat scam uncovered in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Usman Bashar, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, revealing that the suspects were arrested following investigations into fraudulent Hajj transactions. Bashar identified the […]

WHO declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a global emergency as suspected deaths reached 220, with unrest in DRC hospitals and cases spreading into Uganda.