A Bauchi-based political group, the Kaura Force Movement, has expressed solidarity with Bauchi State governor , Bala Mohammed who doubles as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors forum, The post Defection rumour: Group backs Bala Mohammed, confirms ongoing high-level talks in Abuja  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled a portrait for his second term tenure, urging offices across the state to use the portrait. The portrait was officially unveiled by the governor on his Facebook page on Tuesday. He urged all offices, both public and private, including all government and non-governmental institutions, to discard the Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-unveils-new-official-portrait-for-second-term/

The don described the charges as “trumped-up” and said the trial represents an attempt to criminalise peaceful dissent and undermine democratic rights. The post Don calls on Lagos DPP to withdraw charges against Lagos demolition protesters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that FIFA has rejected their petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo. This was confirmed by the NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, on Tuesday. Sanusi, however, insisted they were not satisfied with the verdict and will begin the process of appealing it. He said: “We have received the […] BREAKING: 2026 World Cup: FIFA officially rejects Super Eagles petition against DR Congo

A faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rejects Bolaji Abdullahi as spokesman, accusing him of a failed party takeover and questioning his l Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faction-rejects-bolaji-abdullahi-as-national-spokesman/

FIFA has unveiled “Lighter” as the lead single off the official soundtrack for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing together Jelly Roll and Carín León in a genre-blending collaboration. The The post FIFA unveils “Lighter” as first single from 2026 World Cup album appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A new study shows that people with high blood pressure can lower their risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and may even add years to their lives, by adopting simple, healthy lifestyle habits. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about 14 million adults in the UK, many of whom are unaware of their Read More: https://punchng.com/from-diet-to-exercise-how-nigerians-with-hypertension-can-cut-disease-risk/

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday lauded Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State for his contributions to nation building, declaring that the people of the state have renewed a “covenant The post Shettima applauds Soludo’s nation-building role at second term inauguration appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Kaduna State High Court has sentenced three men to five years in prison each for their roles in separate online fraud schemes. Justice A. Isiaka, presiding over the court in Kaduna, delivered the verdict against Aliyu Hassan, Samuel Olamide, and Solomon Joseph Christian after they were found guilty of impersonation and obtaining money under […] Kaduna court sends three to prison for online fraud

The legal action was initiated by a Lagos-based woman, Osarobo Odigie, who accused the content creator of verbal assault and invasion of privacy after an incident at Folixxx Lounge along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

What became of Plated after Shark Tank? Discover how Plated went from a meal-kit startup to a $300 million Albertsons acquisition and in-store culinary brand.

March 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s payment system has experienced dramatic growth over the past decade, driven by regulatory reforms from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and technological innovation by the Nigeria Inter‑Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). The backbone of the country’s real‑time payments infrastructure is the NIBSS Instant Payments (NIP) platform, launched in 2011 to […] The post Nigeria’s Payment Revolution: How NIBSS, CBN Are Building Africa’s Most Robust Digital Infrastructure appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Vincent Ujumadu  Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has described President Bola Tinubu as a cerebral, courageous, and a patriotic Nigerian, saying that the people of the South East trust him to make a major difference to the zone. Speaking after taking oath of office to commence his secure tenure in Awka, Soludo  thanked […] The post We trust Tinubu to make a major difference in S/East – Soludo  appeared first on Vanguard News.

On the issue of service of hearing notice, the Court held that the bailiff has a duty to serve hearing notice on parties and has no discretion to choose who to serve. It emphasized that only the contact details supplied by the parties in their processes are valid for service, and it is immaterial whether a party could have been reached through other means not provided.

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede advises Enugu students to reject internet fraud and focus on acquiring valuable digital skills for a successful future. Read More: https://punchng.com/choose-digital-skills-over-internet-fraud-efcc-boss-urges-enugu-students/

The NFF had raised concerns over the legitimacy of some DR Congo players, alleging irregularities in the issuance of passports that qualified them for the fixture. The post [BREAKING] World Cup Playoffs: NFF Appeals After FIFA Rejects DR Congo Petition appeared first on Channels Television.

March 17, (THEWILL) — Kristin Cabot, the woman who went viral after being caught with her former boss, Andy Byron, during a Coldplay concert, has spoken out. The incident happened in July 2025, when Cabot, then Head of HR at the tech startup, Astronomer, was filmed in an intimate embrace with Byron on a stadium […] The post Woman In Viral Coldplay Concert Moment Breaks Silence appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The State Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commiserated with the families of the victims and condemned the attack, describing it as barbaric. The post 18 Killed, Several Injured As Bandits Launch Reprisal Attack In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

Mr Soludo stated this on Tuesday after he was sworn in as the governor of Anambra State for a second term. The post Soludo reaffirms confidence in Tinubu, seeks stronger federal support for South-east appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has begun the process of appealing a ruling by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee that rejected its protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo over the eligibility of some players used in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff. Nigeria had petitioned FIFA following the playoff match played on November [...]

NFF challenges FIFA's ruling on DR Congo's ineligible players ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoff. FIFA imposes sanctions on both nations following recent incidents.

Newcastle's William Osula has been named in Denmark’s World Cup playoffs, raising concerns for Nigeria after Philip Billing's commitment to the Scandinavian side.

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday awarded N500,000 in costs against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for delaying the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. The trial judge, Hamza Muazu, imposed the cost after the prosecution failed to produce its witness at the Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fines-efcc-n500000-over-delay-in-emefieles-trial/

AI has made it possible to generate songs in seconds, melodies, arrangements, even voices that sound convincingly real. But speed has never been the measure of great music. Feeling is.…

Former FCT Senator Philip Aduda dumps the PDP, citing internal party crisis. He is now in a closed-door meeting with the APC National Chairman in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-ex-fct-senator-aduda-meets-apc-leadership-after-dumping-pdp/

The Federal Government of Nigeria have declared March 19 and 20 as public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr, shutting schools, banks and offices nationwide.

President and the First Lady landed at London’s Stansted Airport at precisely 3:23 p.m. local time. The post PHOTOS: Tinubu Arrives In UK For Historic State Visit appeared first on Channels Television.

By Tony Obiechina, ABUJA The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, improved readiness, and stronger Civil-Military collaboration. He made this known during a familiarization visit to the Naval Headquarters on 17th March, 2026, where he commended [...]

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has announced that a Queen in the palace may face removal following the unauthorised visit of TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary of the council, Frank Irabor, who described the incident as a serious [...]

LAMATA has officially started the compensation process for tenants and occupants affected by land acquisition for the Blue Line rail depot in Okokomaiko. Read More: https://punchng.com/blue-line-rail-lamata-begins-compensation/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday unveiled an interim policy framework ahead of the 2027 elections, saying it is ready to move beyond opposition politics and take on the responsibility of governing Nigeria. The post 2027: ADC unveils governing blueprint, declares readiness for power appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Government has revealed that more than 8,000 residents have been prosecuted in the past year for environmental violations, including open defecation, as part of a sustained effort to improve sanitation across the state. The post Lagos Govt prosecutes over 8,000 environmental offenders in one year appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Adeola Badru  A coalition of senior Nigerian clerics has intensified calls for a complete constitutional overhaul, warning that the country’s current legal framework is deepening divisions and failing to guarantee fairness across religious lines. The demand was issued in Lagos on Tuesday by bishops operating under the Calvary Grace International College of Bishops (CGCOB), […] The post Nigerian bishops demand constitution overhaul amid rising religious violence appeared first on Vanguard News.

Crowds gathered in Iranian cities Tuesday after authorities called for nationwide rallies to defy enemy "plots", state television said, over two weeks into war with Israel and the United States. The post Iran mobilises citizens for nationwide rallies to defy ‘enemy’s plots’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The lifeless body of the vandal was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday within the premises of the Akonobi 500KVA Distribution Substation, the Head of Communications, MEDL, Mr Emeka Ezeh, who disclosed to journalists in Enugu on Tuesday.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed April 27 for the arraignment of two persons accused of creating a fraudulent online platform to spread a false scandal against Moniepoint Microfinance Bank. The post Court fixes April 22 for police to arraign 2 over alleged false claim, cybercrime appeared first on Vanguard News.