Rival terror groups, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, are reportedly engaged in renewed violent clashes deep inside the Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas of Borno State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday, citing intelligence from insurgent enclaves across the region. According to the report, the […] Boko Haram, ISWAP battle for supremacy in Sambisa forest as clashes intensify

Former England manager, Fabio Capello, has urged AC Milan to sign Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. According to Capello, Zirkzee’s partnership with Christian Pulisic would be brilliant. Zirkzee has so far failed to make a great impact at Man United following his move to the Red Devils from Serie A side Bologna two years ago. […] EPL: Brilliant partnership with Pulisic – Capello advises AC Milan to sign Man Utd star

Super Eagles target Femi Azeez was the hero as Millwall defeated Oxford United 2-0 to in their Sky Bet Championship encounter at the Den on Saturday. Azeez scored the game’s curtain raiser in the 34th minute. The 24-year-old put the game beyond the visitors by scoring Millwall’s second three minutes after the break. The winger […] Championship: Femi Azeez scores twice In Millwall’s win over Oxford United

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” stating that his detention is linked to an ongoing investigation involving alleged breaches of military social media regulations and suspected incitement of soldiers. The Nigerian Army spoke in a statement issued by the […] Nigerian Army clarifies arrest of blogger ‘Justice Crack’

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called in South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner after reports of attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa.

A lawyer, Mr. Victor Nwaugo, has appealed to the Abia State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, to urgently call off its strike. Nwaugo who was speaking about the impact of the industrial action on the justice system, lamented that inmates who should have regained freedom and detainees who had been […] Strike: ‘Inmates languishing in prisons despite getting bail’ – Lawyer urges Abia JUSUN to call off strike

An Oyo police shooting results in the death of a motorcyclist after a confrontation. The command has detained officers and launched an investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/policeman-shoots-motorcylist-dead-in-oyo/

The Sokoto NLC secretariat was razed by a fire, suspected to be from an electrical fault. The blaze destroyed decades of records and office equipment. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-razes-sokoto-nlc-secretariat/

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party and formally joined the Allied Peoples Movement. Mohammed announced the defection on Saturday after a meeting with key political stakeholders convened to review the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the PDP’s leadership crisis and chart a path [...]

The Nigerian Army has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of popular blogger and social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, also known as Justice Crack. The post Justice Crack: Why we arrested social media influencer – Army appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Army has clarified that popular blogger and social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, widely known as Justice Crack, is no longer in its custody, following concerns over his reported arrest. The post Justice Crack not in our custody — Army appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from June 19 to July 17, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Nollywood actress Bidemi Kosoko has shared details about her marriage, her husband’s pastoral journey, and her relationship with veteran actor Jide Kosoko. Speaking during an interview with Oyinmomo TV, the actress explained how she has adjusted to her husband’s calling into ministry. According to Bidemi, her husband was not a shepherd when they got married, [...]

NNPP’s Buba Galadima sparks outrage with his election comments, urging Nigerians to go to polling units with kerosene to defend their votes in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/go-to-polls-with-bottles-of-kerosene-defend-your-votes-galadima-tells-voters/

The University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, has expressed profound grief following a fatal road accident involving its students and a staff member, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. In a statement issued on Saturday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Onen Ebri Onen, the university disclosed that the incident involved […] UNICROSS mourns students, staff killed in Odukpani road accident

Former England defender, Jamie Carragher, has given his predictions for Sunday’s Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool. The two rivals are looking to qualify for next season’s Champions League, with Michael Carrick’s men all but certain. For United, a win against the Reds, will see them complete the double this season as they […] EPL: Carragher predicts Man Utd vs Liverpool clash

“After careful consideration and wide consultations with leaders and stakeholders across the country, it has become clear that our efforts to restore stability have not yielded the desired results,” he said.

Muheebat Dankaka, an APC female aspirant, has declared her intention to contest for the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-female-aspirant-seeks-kwara-south-senatorial-seat/

The Kano State Government says no public official was involved in the alleged theft of N1.5 billion from workers’ salaries, blaming the issue instead on loan companies. The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, made this known during the 2026 Workers’ Day award event organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the […] Loan companies responsible for N1.5bn workers’ salary deductions — Kano Govt

One of the two remaining PDP governors has officially resigned from the battle-ridden party and announced his next move ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner following a wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in the country. The post FG summons South African envoy over alleged Attacks on Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has reiterated his call for the adoption of community policing as a strategy to curb insecurity of lives and property across Nigeria. The post Community policing’ll reduce insecurity — Ladoja appeared first on Vanguard News.

A fire outbreak on Saturday, May 2, 2026, gutted parts of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) secretariat in Sokoto, destroying offices and valuable property. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day along the secretariat complex in Sokoto, sending panic across the area as flames engulfed sections of the building. Confirming the development, […] Fire razes NLC secretariat in Sokoto

THE minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared that Nigeria's mining sector is shifting from informal extraction to structured industrialization under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, with reforms driving over $800 million in processing investments and ₦68.1 billion in 2025 revenue. The post Nigeria’s mining reforms unlock $2bn investments, ₦68bn revenue surge appeared first on Vanguard News.

A senior Iranian military officer has warned that another war between Iran and the United States could be imminent, as tensions rise over stalled negotiations. Speaking on May 2, Mohammad Jafar Asadi said a renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely, accusing Washington of failing to keep its commitments. His remarks came […] War could resume – Iran warns as negotiations with US stall

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has dismissed speculations of defection among its key members, urging party faithful to remain calm, united and focused on its democratic objectives. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abakaliki, the State Chairman of the party, Dr. Mrs. Jennifer Adibe Nwafor, described the rumours […] Ebonyi ADC leadership denies defection rumours, calls for unity

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reportedly asked his supporters to resign from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of his planned defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week. This directive emerged after a key Kwankwasiyya Movement figure in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, announced his […] 2027: Kwankwaso directs supporters to quit ADC ahead of planned defection to NDC

BAUCHI — In a major political realignment that could reshape the landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Saturday formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), alongside loyalists aligned with the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the party. The governor announced his decision […] The post Breaking: Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed dumps PDP for APM appeared first on Vanguard News.

"Go to the polling centres with your bottles and jerry cans of kerosene. Either they do what is right, or we all die there. So there will be no beneficiary” The post ‘Defend your votes with kerosene’ – Galadima; says Obi, Kwankwaso leave ADC Monday appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Figures linked to a string of deadly attacks across Gobirawa, Raddawa, Kuki, and surrounding communities in Dutsinma and Matazu local government areas,” he said.

Three police officers were killed in a deadly Kwara attack on a Police Mobile Force camp. The commissioner has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-promise-justice-for-three-officers-killed-in-kwara-attack/

A former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sam Amadi, has suggested that supporters of President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are effectively united against Peter Obi. Amadi made the remark via X on Saturday, arguing that both All Progressives Congress and Atiku’s ADC share common political interests and should consider […] 2027: ‘Atiku, Tinubu supporters now one force against Peter Obi’ — Amadi

The fight between Carter Efe and Portable was a big and exciting event. It reminded many people of famous boxing moments like the “Rumble in the Jungle” involving Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has withdrawn the licences of five underperforming Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators and realigned waste collection routes in some parts of Lagos State. The post LAWMA sacks 5 PSP operators over under-performance appeared first on Vanguard News.

    The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Saturday, officially announced his defection to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) along with members of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Tanimu Turaki-led executives. Mohammed announced the defection at the Bauchi Government House, flanked by the National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Dantalle. The move came […] The post Just In: Gov Mohammed Dumps PDP For APM appeared first on OsunDefender.

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti South Senatorial District have announced Senate spokesman, Adeyemi Adaramodu, as the consensus candidate for the 2027 polls. The post 2027: Senate spokesman Adaramodu emerges Ekiti South APC consensus candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.