Jimi Lawal, a close ally of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: El-Rufai’s ally Jimi Lawal emerges Ogun ADC guber candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

A fresh controversy has emerged over the traditional leadership of Anioma Autonomous Community in Isuokoma, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. This is as a kingship claimant, Wisdom Chukwuma Okoye, has approached the court seeking to invalidate the recognition of a traditional ruler in the community. Speaking to newsmen after the court proceedings on […] Court battle erupts over Anioma traditional stool in Ebonyi community

AC Milan have sacked head coach Massimiliano Allegri after failing to qualify for the Champions League. The club announced a comprehensive restructuring. Read More: https://punchng.com/ac-milan-sack-allegri-after-missing-champions-league-spot/

"The deployment was aimed at deterring potential security threats, reinforcing public confidence and supporting a peaceful democratic transition..." The post Nigeria deploys troops to Benin Republic to safeguard democratic process appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the United Nations' grim hunger warning, citing Nigeria's humanitarian crisis.

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its ban on the sale and display of rams and other livestock on highways, road medians and other unauthorised public spaces ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, warning traders and residents against violating environmental laws across the state.

Kebbi Police Command has said that it has in her custody four suspects for defrauding intending pilgrims in the state. The post Police arrest four over Hajj fraud in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has lashed out at African leaders, multinational corporations and global financial systems over what it described as the massive looting of Africa’s wealth while millions of citizens remain trapped in water, sanitation and energy poverty. In a worded Africa Day statement […] The post $1.6bn lost daily as Africans suffer water, power poverty, Labour fumes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Despite ongoing conflict, FIFA assures Iran’s men’s football team will receive US visas for the upcoming World Cup, with Mexico hosting their base. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-promised-us-world-cup-visas-says-iran/

May 25 (THEWILL) — The operational expansion of the 650,000-barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is significantly reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and strengthening the country’s external position, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In its latest assessment of Nigeria’s fuel market, the EIU said the refinery has transformed a downstream sector previously […] The post Dangote Refinery Deepens Nigeria’s Exit From Fuel Import Dependence — EIU appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday recorded a sweeping victory in the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, polling an overwhelming 69,431 votes to defeat his closest challengers by a massive margin. The post Atiku sweeps Sokoto ADC presidential primary with landslide victory appeared first on Vanguard News.

Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of Nigeria’s late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, has lost the governorship primary election of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State. Abacha was defeated by Muhammad Bello Dalhatu, who emerged winner of the party’s gubernatorial primary ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The Chairman of […]

The Osun State Government has warned residents across the state to prepare for possible heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and windstorms as the rainy season intensifies. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Prof. Chinwe Obuaku. According to […] Osun govt warns residents over imminent flooding, heavy rainfall

Members of the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) have voted in the gubernatorial and presidential primary elections held across Kaduna State today. Our correspondent, who monitored the exercise, reports that many party members came out in large numbers to vote for their preferred presidential, governorship, and State House of Assembly candidates. There were no reported […]

Atiku made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary in his Ajiya Ward, Yola, Adamawa State. The post ADC Primaries: Tinubu’s 11 million APC primary votes fabricated – Atiku appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has named the best players from England, Germany Argentina and others ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He, however, declined to name Cristiano Ronaldo as the top player from Portugal at this moment, instead selecting Lionel Messi as the best for Argentina. Messi and Ronaldo are gearing up for what […] World Cup 2026: Olise lists best players in this year’s tournament

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International F.C. on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time following the club’s impressive performance in the just concluded league season.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has opened its presidential primary election with a mocking swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring that unlike others, it would not 'jump from 3 to 30 or from 500 to 1000' while counting votes ahead of the 2027 general election. The post 2027: We won’t jump from 3 to 30, ADC mocks APC over primary figures appeared first on Vanguard News.

A total of 20 players took part in the training session, with Head Coach Eric Chelle taking charge. The post Unity Cup: Super Eagles set for battle with Zimbabwe’s Warriors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A man who promised to buy his wife anything if Arsenal wins the Premier League title is trending online after he fulfilled the vow by buying her an expensive gift.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) dismisses Dumebi Kachikwu’s presidential candidacy as illegal, insisting on one leadership. ADC also criticizes APC’s Read More: https://punchng.com/primaries-what-apc-is-doing-amusing-laughable-adc/

The ADC dismisses the convention that produced Dumebi Kachikwu as its 2027 presidential candidate, stating it’s illegal and lacks party backing. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-dumebi-led-convention-illegal-says-adc-publicity-secretary/

The Ogun State Government has warned a senior police officer attached to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Enyinnaya Adiogu, to immediately stop what it described as a parallel investigation into an ongoing land grabbing case involving the World Mission Agency (WMA), owners of Living Faith Church Worldwide in Sango-Ota. In […] Ogun govt warns AIG against interference in ongoing land grabbing prosecution

An African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, has given condition to question the party’s ongoing presidential primary. Amaechi disclosed that he would react and question the process of the primary election if it’s not free and fair. He spoke to journalists after casting his vote at the ongoing ADC’s presidential primary in his […] ADC primary election: What I’ll do if process isn’t free, fair – Amaechi

‎ ‎‎Nollywood iconic actor Chinedu Ikedieze, known as ‘Aki’, has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in Abia State. ‎ ‎The actor, via his Instagram page, announced that he has been ordained a Chief with the title – MFR, IHIE 1 of Eluoma Uzuakoli Autonomous Community, Abia State. ‎ ‎“My people, I present to you […]

Lagos senatorial aspirant, Ladipo Johnson, condemns recent attacks in Kwara and Oyo states, highlighting worsening insecurity and leadership failure in Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-ndc-senatorial-aspirant-condemns-kwara-oyo-attacks/

Nigerian food, lifestyle blogger, and cookbook author Yemisi Sophie Odunsanya, also known as “Sisi Yemmie,” has sparked reactions online after sharing a series of experiences she described as dishonest business practices, declaring, “This country is rotten from top to bottom.” In posts shared on X, the media personality recounted incidents she allegedly encountered in a […]

There was tension in Oshodi on Monday morning following an attack on the spokesperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ogundipe Stephen. The post Tension as hoodlums attack Lagos Assembly spokesperson Ogundipe appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, has said Nigeria has transformed from being a giant of Africa to a hunger hot spot.  He disclosed this in a statement by his spokesperson Phrank Shaibu on Monday.  He was reacting to the United Nations’ report, which showed that 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger from next month.  According to Atiku, […] Nigeria now hunger hot-spot in Africa under Tinubu – Atiku

Interim manager Calum McFarlane admits Chelsea’s dismal disciplinary record, including eight red cards, was a key reason for their failure to qualify for E Read More: https://punchng.com/chelseas-poor-discipline-cost-europe-spot-interim-manager-mcfarlane/

Describing his decision as beyond partisan consideration, the governor reaffirmed his stance in support of President Tinubu and expressed gratitude of the state to Mr President for the ongoing construction of Ilesa- Ile Ife- Ibadan Express way.

Oby Ezekwesili warns Nigeria is nearing a failed state due to democratic decline and weak institutions, stressing that democracy belongs to citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/democracy-does-not-belong-to-politicians-ezekwesili/

Ekiti State disburses N20m in soft loans to creative artists and businesses, fostering growth in the arts sector. Learn about the friendly terms and condit Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-boosts-artists-businesses-with-n20m-soft-loans/

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady shared her reason for searching for a new church. Netizens reacted.

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of an illegal mining site, trucks loaded with mineral resources, lithium stones and other assets linked to alleged illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government. Justice Daniel Osiagor gave the order on May 22, 2026, following an application filed […] Ogun illegal mining site, trucks forfeited to FG by court order — EFCC

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. The Federal Government said the decision reflects [...]