The APC National Chairman declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji the winner ahead of the upcoming Ekiti poll, launching the campaign for his second term. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-chair-declares-oyebanji-winner-ahead-of-ekiti-poll/

The APC has released its revised 2027 election timetable, detailing dates for primaries, form sales, and screening. Find payment details and form costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-revises-2027-election-timetable-releases-payment-accounts/

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, has announced the establishment of a police post around the Ibogun Campus of Olabisi Onabanjo University to enhance rapid response, improve police visibility, and strengthen community policing initiatives. The announcement was made following a midnight attack and robbery of student hostels on Saturday. DAILY POST […] OOU: After students’ attack, Ogun CP establishes police post around varsity community

Saudi Arabia offers 50 fully funded petroleum and mineral studies scholarships to Nigerian students annually to boost human capital in key sectors. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-offers-nigerian-students-petroleum-scholarships/

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has intensified efforts to expand health insurance coverage across the state, unveiling new reforms and initiatives aimed at deepening enrolment and improving access to healthcare services.

Troops of the 120 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a night ambush operation in Borno State. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post shared via his X handle. Sources told Makama that the operation was carried […] Troops neutralise two terrorists in Borno ambush

The spokesperson for the NDLEA in Cross River, Sebastian Lebo, disclosed this in a statement in Calabar. The post NDLEA destroys eight-hectare farm, seizes 170kg of cannabis in Cross River appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A witness,  Chinedu Eneanya, on Monday, April 27, 2026, told Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, a total sum of  $6.23billion was allegedly siphoned from the coffers of the Central Bank of Nigeria under the guise of funding foreign election observers.

A few weeks ago, three news stories broke within days of each other. None of them happened in… This article Three Stories That Just Changed How We Should Think About Tech in Nigeria appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The man accused in the shooting at a media gala attended by Donald Trump was arraigned in court Monday on charges of trying to assassinate the president and two firearms crimes. The post Accused media gala shooter charged with attempt to assassinate Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

Following a violent OOU robbery attack, the Ogun State Police Commissioner has ordered the establishment of a police post on the Ibogun campus to boost sec Read More: https://punchng.com/robbery-ogun-cp-visits-oou-subcampus-orders-police-post/

The newly installed Mogaji of the Agunbiade dynasty in Ode Aje, Alaadorin, Oluyoro Oke-Offa area of Ibadan, Chief Tolulope Akinkunmi Afolabi, has declared that his installation as Mogaji of the dynasty is an opportunity for him to render more services to his kinsmen and the people of Ibadanland in general. The legal practitioner made this […] My installation will spur me to do more for kinsmen, Ibadanland – Afolabi

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Zamfara State has elected new executive members, with Alhaji Kabiru Garba emerging as state chairman following a consensus-based congress held on Monday. The peaceful state congress produced a new leadership team comprising Kabiru Aliyu Bakura as Vice Chairman, Sanusi Falalu as Secretary, Abdullahi Dahiru as Auditor, Ganiya Sani as […] ADC holds congress in Zamfara, elects new state executives

Construction experts have blamed weak design standards, poor professional oversight and profit-driven practices for the growing concerns over building failures in Nigeria, while calling for a shift toward smarter and more sustainable construction models.

Earlier this month, gunmen abducted the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Bright Abeke. The post Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The bandits were said to have attacked the victim on Monday at about 10.30 a.m. when he alighted from his car to enter a poultry farm. The post ‎Bandits abduct farm manager in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A public exchange between gospel artiste Salau Aliu Olayiwola, popularly known as Testimony Jaga, and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has sparked widespread reactions online, with Nigerians sharply divided over issues of theology and governance. The debate began after Osinbajo, speaking recently during a church discussion, rejected the concept of “prosperity gospel,” insisting that “there […]

Nigerian student Oyeyemi Islamiyat shares her emotional journey to revealing her 2026 UTME result on TikTok after sleepless nights and eight anxious checks.

No fewer than 29 persons have been confirmed death in a fresh attack by insurgents in Gombi local government areas of Adamawa State. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has confirmed the fatality rate during on the spot visit to Guyaku community the affected community in Gombi local government area of the state monday. Fintiri described the […]

Yobe State Executive Council ratifies N59.8 billion for key projects, including road construction, healthcare, transport, energy, and sports development. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-approves-n59-8bn-road-other-projects/

The new Michael biopic has delivered a massive debut at the global box office, raking in $217 million (£160m) in its opening weekend, the biggest ever for a biographical film. Starring Jaafar Jackson as the late pop icon, the film opened midweek and quickly gathered momentum across international markets, surpassing previous records in the category. […]

A Nigerian lady celebrated UNIZIK admission after five years, writing JAMB four times, two Post-UTME exams and JUPEB, overcoming setbacks to finally matriculate.

Nigeria’s finance ministers since 1999 has shaped policies with diverse studies in history, economics, geography, science, theology, and accounting.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded Ghana the hosting rights for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-to-host-2027-u-20-afcon/

In the ongoing offensive to rid Akwa Ibom State of drugs, small arms and light weapons, operatives of the State Police Command have raided a criminal hideout, arresting five criminal suspects, recovered large quantity of illicit drugs and firearms. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists at the state headquarters, Ikot […]

"The highest ranking political office holders like the Deputy Speaker takes care of the affairs in Abia state" The post ‘Tinubu put me in charge of Abia APC’ – Orji Kalu, Okezie Kalu claim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has assured all aspirants under the All Progressives Congress (APC) of a level playing field ahead of the upcoming elections. He also disclosed plans to construct a new and larger state secretariat for the party to accommodate its growing membership. Uzodimma made this disclosure during a critical stakeholders’ forum […]

Governor Umar Namadi has signed into law the 2026 Jigawa State Polling Unit Development Fund Bill, a new initiative designed to take governance and development directly to communities across the state. The new law provides for monthly allocations of N250,000 to each of the 287 political wards in Jigawa State to support grassroots development projects […] Gov Namadi signs Jigawa Polling Unit Development Fund Bill

Former aenator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has described the wave of support for former presidential candidate Peter Obi as “drama” driven largely by tribal sentiments, while expressing confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027. Sani made the remarks during a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch Podcast’, where he appeared alongside […]

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) Vanguard faction on Monday declared that the party was not for sale, distancing itself from a rival group it accused of attempting to hijack its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing a press conference in Kano, the National Chairman of the PRP-Vanguard, Comrade Abdulmajid Daudu, described a recent […]

Jury selection begins in the high-stakes Musk OpenAI lawsuit, where the billionaire accuses co-founders of betraying their non-profit mission for profit. Read More: https://punchng.com/jury-selection-begins-in-musk-high-stakes-openai-lawsuit/

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Osifo Stanley, is set to pick the 2027 presidential ticket to challenge the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Declaring his intention on Monday, Stanley is said to be the first aspirant to publicly contest the party’s presidential primary against Tinubu. This is as the party’s governors, […] 2027: APC chieftain defies consensus, set to challenge Tinubu for party’s presidential ticket

The transformation underscores its emergence as a strategic platform for investment, advisory, and capital deployment, and reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of enterprise, markets, and sustainable value creation across Nigeria and beyond. The post Argentil Group unveils new corporate identity, signaling a bold new era of growth and market leadership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Abstract: Mr Akiyesi has made several significant films, including ‘Deadly Affair’ (1995). The post Actor Solomon Akiyesi dies in his sleep appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Akindele specifically condemned the circulation of a document titled “31 Questions for Governor Dapo Abiodun,” describing it as a crude, libelous fabrication allegedly sponsored The post Blackmail won’t stop Gov Abiodun’s senatorial ambition — Akindele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Tinubu tasks Sen. Orji Kalu to lead the Abia APC, aiming to unify the party and strengthen its foothold in the South-East for future elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-has-put-me-in-charge-of-abia-apc-orji-kalu/