A former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has stated that the dismissal of Finance Minister, Wale Edun, shows that no one in President Bola Tinubu’s inner circle is safe. Dalung made the comment while responding to Edun’s sack despite being a good friend of Tinubu for a long time. An official report […] Edun’s sack: Nobody around Tinubu is safe – Buhari’s ex-minister, Dalung

April 24, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s battle against malaria received a boost on Friday, as Ibom Air donated thousands of life-saving medications to support prevention and treatment efforts in Akwa Ibom State, just ahead of World Malaria Day. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, FAMPact (Fight Against Malaria in Pregnant Women and Children Today), the airline […] The post World Malaria Day: Ibom Air Steps Up Malaria Fight With 50,000 Drug Donations appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

April 24, (THEWILL) — Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording total assets growth of 9.4 percent to ₦33.2 trillion, up from ₦30.3 trillion at the end of 2024, alongside an 11.8 percent increase in customer deposits from ₦24.3 […] The post UBA Total Assets Grow By 9.4%, Repositions Balance Sheet For Sustainable Growth appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Ryan Alebiosu has been shortlisted for Blackburn Rovers’ Player of the Season award, DAILY POST reports. Alebiosu arrived the Ewood Park from Belgian Pro League outfit Kortrijk as a virtually unknown figure last summer. The 24-year-old, however, quickly established himself as a key player under manager, Michael O’Neill. The right-back’s impressive performances for Rovers also […] Alebiosu makes Blackburn Rovers Player of the Season shortlist

Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactical, SWAT, unit of the Nigeria Police Force have arraigned a traditional ruler from Ikorodu and an alleged accomplice before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court over allegations of defamation, cyberbullying and contempt of court. The defendants, Olusola Olugbade, 49, and Sanni Yusuf, were brought before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on […] Traditional ruler, accomplice arraigned over alleged defamation in Lagos

US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire. The post Middle East War: Latest Developments appeared first on Channels Television.

Viral video shows UNN security men assaulting a student for using a restricted route, sparking online outrage over the forceful enforcement of campus rules Read More: https://punchng.com/video-unn-security-men-assault-student-over-restricted-route/

Troops have arrested a suspected kidnapper believed to be part of an attack on a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The arrest was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out on April 21 at about […] Wanted kidnap suspect arrested over alleged attack on POS operator in Adamawa

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have intercepted a suspected child trafficking syndicate and rescued a 13-year-old girl along the Owena axis of the state. The breakthrough, which occurred on April 23, 2026, followed a joint operation involving security personnel who stopped a commercial bus travelling from Lagos to Abuja at the Owena checkpoint. [...]

Abia State government says some parts of its forest reserve in Ajata Ibeku have been sold by individuals. The State government also lamented that another government forest reserve Ubibia, Bende LGA, has been converted to illegal Cocoa plantation by illegal occupants. Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Philomenn Ogbonna, who was speaking on the illegal activities, […] Abia govt moves to recover forest reserves from encroachers

The attack occurred on Thursday night when gunmen riding on two motorcycles stormed the palace and opened fire on the occupants. The post Gunmen kill traditional ruler, four others in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Security has been heightened in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, following the emergence of a classified document reportedly attributed to the Department of State Services (DSS), warning of planned coordinated attacks within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The document, which has circulated online, allegedly identified multiple strategic targets, including the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the […] Abuja on edge after alleged DSS memo warns of terror threat

Over 11,000 Nigerians have applied for the popular ‘citizens’ sail’ on a Nigerian Navy warship. See details on the selection process and dates. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-11000-apply-to-sail-on-navy-warship-says-spokesman/

With Enugu’s entire political establishment trooping to Aso Villa to pledge their votes, President Bola Tinubu’s most audacious political project is coming into sharp focus. JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH writes. For a president whose economic reforms have made him one of the most contested figures in contemporary Nigerian politics, Bola Tinubu permitted himself a rare moment of […]

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, reaffirmed that NAF will continue to pursue and dismantle terrorist networks with unwavering precision and relentless force. The post Borno: NAF ‘Destroys’ Terrorists Hideouts In Southern Tumbuns appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigerian film Industry has made giant strides from shoestring budgets to investing hundreds of millions to tell our stories. Now one of the greatest employers of labour, SAMUEL ABULUDE writes on the marketing, sales, and patronage of Nollywood movies The Nigerian film industry known as Nollywood has come of age. From the traveling theater […]

No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara South have abandoned their palaces amid a surge in kidnappings, killings and violent attacks sweeping through the region. As reported by PUNCH, investigations revealed that the affected monarchs have relocated to safer urban centres, including Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa and Lagos, leaving their communities without leadership for months, [...]

Security personnel at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, have come under fire after a viral video showed a student being physically assaulted during an enforcement operation over alleged use of a restricted route. The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, captured the moment the student, said to be a law undergraduate, was [...]

Since 1999 when Nigeria returned to democratic rule, no word has been weaponised more selectively in our political dictionary than “zoning.” Mention it at the national level and you will get a standing ovation from every corner of the country. Bring it up at the state level and suddenly everyone develops a convenient case of […]

APM Terminals Apapa’s newly renovated Customs office at the Lagos Port Complex, will improve cargo handling efficiency and accelerate the clearance of containers at one of West Africa’s busiest seaports, operators have said. The upgraded facility is expected to strengthen operational coordination among stakeholders and address longstanding bottlenecks that have slowed port activities. By providing […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the removal of card maintenance charges on naira-denominated debit and credit cards, alongside a reduction in inter-bank transfer fees, as part of a sweeping review of banking charges aimed at easing costs for customers and deepening financial inclusion. The changes are contained in a revised Guide to […]

Three persons suspected to be involved in the killing of a traditional ruler in Plateau State were on Friday evening set ablaze by an angry mob in Langtang North Local Government Area. The victims were accused of participating in the murder of the monarch of Kwallak Community, Ponzhi Kwallak, who was reportedly assassinated on Thursday [...]

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc said it is targeting a transition to T+1 settlement after successfully implementing T+2 in Nigeria as this will further enhance market liquidity and bolster security within the financial landscape. The company stated this at its 32nd Annual General Meeting held in Lagos as its shareholders approved a total […]

The federal government has detailed a combination of short, medium and long-term agricultural policies aimed at stabilising food prices, boosting local production and restoring confidence in the food system amid persistent inflationary pressures. The policy direction was outlined at a ministerial policy dialogue held during Nigeria Public Relations Week in Kaduna, where stakeholders examined the […]

Forest now sit on 39 points, one short of the symbolic 40-point mark that traditionally guarantees Premier League survival. After weeks of uncertainty, the path is now clear The post Awoniyi, Aina drive Nottingham Forest to brink of Premier League safety appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) honoured the outgoing 13th president and chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Oluropo Dada, for his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s capital market. Dada beat the ceremonial closing gong at the Nigerian Exchange Limited, a symbolic honour reserved for distinguished personalities. He assumed office as […]

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a nationwide data verification exercise aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s revenue allocation framework and ensuring equitable distribution of resources across the federation. The commission said the exercise is designed to review the factors and proxies used in sharing revenue among states and local governments, with a […]

A fresh investment in Ogun State’s industrial hub is set to ramp up local manufacturing and slash Nigeria’s dependence on imported goods, the state governor,  Prince  Dapo Abiodun has announced The state governor unveiled a new 7,000-tonne facility at the Ogun State Investment Summit, targeting creation of 50 direct jobs and positioning the state to […]

The Kano State Police Command has rescued a two-year-old boy abducted in the state and arrested three suspects, recovering a substantial part of the ransom paid by the victim’s family. The breakthrough was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of [...]

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi advises 2,005 corps members to prioritize the NYSC skills acquisition programme for self-reliance during their service year. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-gov-charges-corps-members-on-skills-acquisition/

Investors in the Nigerian equities market gained N1.8 trillion at the close of trading on Friday. This followed a surge in the share prices of stocks such UPDC, Academy Press and HM Call, among others on the trading floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 225,722.49 points from the 222,837.68 points recorded on the […]

Oil majors are looking to expand ultra-deepwater and frontier exploration, targeting large, high-value resources that can support long-term supply and energy security goals. Top energy firms are increasing investment in high-impact exploration as the industry faces a potential 300-billion-barrel supply gap by 2050, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The report estimates that currently […]

The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), is promoting sustainable development in the gas industry to stir industrialisation in Nigeria as capital inflows wanes. But the group identified key issues that have challenged the growth of the sector. Part of the concerns identified is dispute resolution and contractual clarity. At an energy forum hosted by the NGA, […]

The African Democratic Congress on Saturday accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of plotting to disrupt its planned opposition summit in Ibadan, Oyo State. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation in a post shared on X, claiming that the ADC had uncovered moves aimed at frustrating the gathering scheduled for April [...]

Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene, Old Students Association, is battling with 29 other schools as it moves to retain its trophy in the Unity Schools Old Students Association, USOSA, national sports fiesta. DAILY POST recalls that FGC Ikot Ekpene won the prestigious overall title during the last year edition of the competition. In this year’s […] 30 unity schools old students compete for glory as national sports fiesta holds in Enugu

These ex-terrorists who were once the foot soldiers of terror, are now fit to dwell in harmony with their victims and  society in general The post 744 ‘Repentant’ Terrorists: A ticking time bomb or path to peace? appeared first on Vanguard News.