A daughter's inheritance sparks family conflict as she stands firm against her mother and brother's entitlement, revealing the true meaning of family and respect.

The Alaafin of Oyo donates hospital beds and equipment to a Muslim community, emphasizing the importance of affordable healthcare for community well-being. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-donates-hospital-beds-equipment-to-oyo-muslim-community/

Iran's military said it had downed a second US jet in the Gulf, after an F-15 fighter had crashed in the country's southwest The post Iran downs second US jet; music, barbecues in Tehran appeared first on Vanguard News.

The university had suspended its ongoing examination following the attack by gunmen on Angwa Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady found scorpion inside the second-hand clothes she purchased for resale.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air offensive under Operation HADIN KAI, destroying a major terrorist enclave in Kangarwa, located in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno. The post NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist enclave in Lake Chad region, kill scores appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has dismissed allegations that the commission was complicit in any plan to turn Nigeria into a one-party state in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Amupitan made the clarification on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by LEADERSHIP, amid […]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria disputes claims by the Port Harcourt DisCo, clarifying that the national power transmission capacity is 8,700MW, not 7, Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-pharcourt-disco-clash-over-power-transmission-capacity/

Europe’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-EU, has blamed organised cybercriminal groups for a massive data breach involving the European Union’s executive arm. According to findings, the attackers infiltrated the cloud infrastructure of the European Commission, gaining access to sensitive data hosted on its Europa.eu platform. The agency disclosed that about 92 gigabytes of compressed data were stolen […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accuses INEC of misinterpreting a court order and vows to continue with its party activities amid the ADC INEC disput Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faults-inec-says-status-quo-order-misinterpreted/

Mr Nakudu contested the 2023 APC governorship primary but lost to the incumbent, Governor Umar Namadi. The post Ex-Jigawa senator, other Badaru’s allies dump APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Iranian and US forces race to find the crew after a US jet crashed in Iran, escalating a month-long conflict impacting the entire Middle East. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-hunts-crashed-us-jet-crew-as-reports-say-one-rescued/

An old video of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has resurfaced, showing that key opposition figures in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had long anticipated leadership crises within the political party and had considered contingency plans, including the formation of a new political platform. The video, from a 2025 interview on PrimeTime show on […]

Nigerians are urged to combat corruption through whistleblowing in a new initiative highlighting youth creativity and protection in the fight against graft.

The Igovernment of the slamic Republic of Iran claimed it shot down a United States A-10 aircraft near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Armed assailants reportedly emerged from both sides of the road and opened fire on the convoy conveying the senior government official. The post Zamfara Chief Of Staff Escapes Gunmen Attack  appeared first on Channels Television.

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate , Peter Obi, over his recent comments on the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. Fani-Kayode, in a post on X on Friday, described Obi’s remarks as offensive and disrespectful to those who lost their lives and freedom […]

The Military High Command on Friday announced the arrest of a wanted member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/ESN terrorist group, Simon Chukwumeoru Akpoke, alias “Iron.” In a statement made available to Defence Correspondents on the update of military operations against insurgency activities, the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, […]

Nigeria wastes 38 million tonnes of food annually. The EU and FG are calling for urgent action to tackle food waste in Nigeria and promote sustainability. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-fg-seek-urgent-action-to-end-food-waste/

President Bola Tinubu visited Jos to console victims’ families at the airport, but the decision to hold all engagements at the airport, not affected communities, drew widespread criticism. The post ‘Insensitive, Superficial Show,’ PDP Faults Tinubu’s ‘Airport-Only’ Visit To Jos appeared first on Channels Television.

A coalition of residents, APC loyalists and stakeholders has declared strong support for the senator, insisting that competence, experience and the will of the people should prevail. The post 2027: Supporters reject moves to replace senator appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“The momentum of this success in Karem community in Wase LGA, where high-alert troops successfully disrupted a large-scale movement of terrorists travelling via motorcycles. The post Troops neutralise three suspected bandits, arrest two in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Olufunmilayo Adebomi Ojo, PhD THE forthcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026, presents an interesting political landscape, particularly in terms of gender representation. The final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shows participation from 14 political parties, each fielding governorship candidates and their deputies in accordance with […] The post PERSPECTIVE: Gender, Representation And The Osun 2026 Governorship Election: Reading The Signs Beyond The Ballot appeared first on OsunDefender.

The incident, which drew widespread attention online, sparked speculation about whether the governor had been under threat The post Why I Addressed Crowd From An Armoured Carrier — Governor Mutfwang  appeared first on Channels Television.

Lagos State and a Russian university are exploring scholarships and student exchange programs, strengthening Lagos Russia education ties for youth. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-russian-varsity-explore-scholarships-exchange-programmes/

We Are On The Road To Serfdom The cover of a recent issue of The Economist holds striking relevance to Nigeria’s current political imbroglio. Alluding to international politics and the frequent own goals of political figures, it quoted a well-known adage: “Never interrupt your opponent when he is making a mistake.” This rings true; however, […] The post EDITORIAL: The Threat To Democracy Is Real! appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Middle Belt Peace Forum, MBPF, has described the perpetrators of the recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, as cowards who prey on innocent and defenceless citizens, stressing that such acts of violence are not only inhumane but also a direct assault on the unity and peace of the nation. The Forum condemned […] Jos crisis: MBPF slams attackers, pushes for coordinated security crackdown

The FCT Police Command has strategically deployed one thousand, eight hundred and three (1,803) personnel, alongside operational assets, to churches and recreational centres across the Federal Capital Territory in preparation for the 2026 Easter celebration. In a statement issued to newsmen on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, quoted the FCT Commissioner of Police, […]

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo orders the evacuation of students from the University of Jos following the recent Plateau killings and security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-killings-kogi-governor-orders-evacuation-of-students-from-unijos/

A pregnant woman identified as Oluwakemi Olalere has died as a result of physical assault and emotional trauma experienced from her husband, Aferiwo Olatunji, in Ileogbo, Osun State. OSUN DEFENDER gathered that the incident occurred on March 23, 2026. The 33-year-old mother of two was reportedly killed by her husband, who beat her to a […] The post How Pregnant Woman Died From Physical Assault By Husband In Osun appeared first on OsunDefender.

"The police have been on high alert since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided to award the title to Morocco, but there have been no incidents," a local resident told AFP. The post Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by AFCON title turmoil appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bandits kill residents, soldiers, abduct women and children The post Bandits kill residents, soldiers in Kwara attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Polaris Bank has scheduled a 10-hour nightly system maintenance from April 3-6, 2026. Access to VULTe may be limited during this period. Read More: https://punchng.com/polaris-bank-announces-weekend-night-maintenance/

The spate of killings among rival cult groups in Osun State is on the rise, OSUN DEFENDER reports. In the last two weeks, at least five persons have been killed in a violent cult clash in Ilobu, Esa-Oke and Ede, triggering tension across the towns. According to reports by Naija Confra, the clashes have been […] The post Tension In Osun Communities As Cult Clash Allegedly Claims Five Lives appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, on Tuesday, formally joined the apex Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere. Oyinlola was present at the meeting of Afenifere, held at the residence of the national leader of the group, Oba Oladipo Olaitan. According to him, “When I was Governor, the late Ayo Adebanjo and some other members […] The post Former Osun Governor, Oyinlola Joins Afenifere appeared first on OsunDefender.

Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has formally resigned her position as Minister of State for Labour and Employment in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. The former minister announced her resignation on Friday in a statement posted on her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where she described the moment as the end of a significant phase in […]