MTN Nigeria has extended the application deadline for its 6-month, fully funded Media Innovation Programme for journalists and content creators. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/deadline-extended-for-mtns-funded-media-innovation-programme/

A 38-year-old trader, Musbahu Rabiu, has been hauled before a Kano Sharia Court over an alleged betrayal of trust that has now spiraled into a legal battle. Rabiu, a resident of Rijiyar Lemon Quarters in Kano, is facing a three-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, cheating, and mischief. He pleaded not guilty to […]

The Rivers State Police Command has dissolved all tactical teams as part of reforms, creating a new Violent Crime Response Unit to enhance efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dissolve-tactical-teams-set-up-violent-crime-unit-in-rivers/

Sources said that the operatives allegedly halted a scheduled BAT/OGD Community Assessment and Review rally, organised by the former governor. The post Police lay siege to Gbenga Daniel’s Ijebu-Ode residence, disrupt rally appeared first on Vanguard News.

  The Nigerian police on Wednesday arraigned a factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabir Turaki, before a Federal High Court in Abuja, for submitting a petition with false claims three and a half years ago. The police charged Mr Turaki with giving false information to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) through […] The post Police Arraign PDP Factional Chairman Turaki appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Kano State House of Assembly has scheduled Monday for the screening of Murtala Sule Garo, following his nomination by Governor Abba Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor. The announcement was contained in a Facebook post on Wednesday by Kamaludden Shawai, spokesperson to the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgore. […] Kano Assembly to screen Deputy Governor nominee, Murtala Garo

Lawmakers noted that the incident reflects a disturbing pattern of recurring violence across rural communities in Benue State. The post Benue Killings: Senate Demands Urgent Security Action, Asks FG To Deploy Additional Troops appeared first on Channels Television.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the public to ignore fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications falsely claiming to be from or linked to the bank, adding that they are intended to mislead recipients.The central bank raised the alarm in a statement signed by the CBN Acting Director, Corporate [...]

The Senate on Wednesday witnessed a wave of political realignments as two serving lawmakers officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), while leadership changes were also announced in the minority caucus. The post Wadada, Ngwu defect to APC as Nwoye emerges Minority Whip; Tinubu sends ministerial nominee appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced that she and her husband are The post Actress Ini Dima-Okojie, husband announce pregnancy appeared first on Tribune Online.

Across Nigeria’s corporate landscape, a growing concern continues to trouble employers: employees are leaving faster than ever. From small businesses to large organizations, the story is the same: talent walks in, stays briefly, and walks out. Many employers are quick to label this trend as “lack of loyalty,” especially among younger professionals. But that explanation […]

Supreme Court has taken a major move on the crisis rocking the PDP amid the power tussle between the faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the Turaki group.

Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed satisfaction with his tenure, stating that he is proud of the progress by the Nigerian economy recorded while in office. Edun spoke a day after President Bola Tinubu announced his removal and appointed Taiwo Oyedele as his successor. In a statement […] I’m proud of my achievements as Finance Minister – Wale Edun opens up after sack

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace conducted a security operation in Plateau, killing two gunmen and recovering weapons during a successful ambush. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-two-gunmen-in-plateau-recovers-weapons/

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, has alleged that politicians distributed dollars to presiding officers shortly after they were trained for the 2019 Nigerian general election. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Igini said some of the electoral officials who received the money later reported […] Politicians bribed Presiding Officers with dollars during 2019 election — Ex-INEC REC Igini

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, over the lingering leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the apex court, headed by Mohammed Garba, adjourned the case for judgment after all parties adopted their final written addresses. Mark, who is leading [...]

Four lawmakers from Kano State defected from the NNPP to the ADC, citing internal crisis, as two others moved from the PDP to the APC during Wednesday’s plenary. The post NNPP, PDP lose lawmakers to ADC, APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Tinubu meets with Governor Mai Mala Buni and Ibrahim Geidam to discuss Yobe security, development, and political succession ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-buni-geidam-meet-in-aso-rock-over-yobe-security/

The actress said the journey toward motherhood is a profound privilege, adding that the experience is already reshaping her life. The post Actress Ini Dima-Okojie announces pregnancy, expecting first child appeared first on Vanguard News.

Collaboration Previews the Upcoming Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra designed by Pininfarina At the Business of Design Week 2025, Infinix announced a landmark strategic partnership with Pininfarina, the iconic Italian design house with a 95-year legacy of shaping some of the world’s most celebrated automobiles, as well as groundbreaking products across sectors such as luxury lifestyle, […]

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a motion seeking to dismiss a case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for proceedings over alleged crimes linked to his anti-drug campaign. The post ICC rejects bid to drop case against ex-Philippine President Duterte appeared first on Vanguard News.

Blessing CEO refunds donors amidst fraud allegations, sharing proof of transfers, including a ₦1 million refund. Legal actions initiated by VDM and Mbara Deborah.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark, challenging the The post BREAKING: Supreme Court reserves judgment in ADC leadership crisis appeared first on Tribune Online.

A factional national chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Tanimu Turaki, SAN, was on Tuesday admitted to bail of ₦100 million following... The post Alleged false information: PDP’s Turaki docked, granted N100m bail appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Anambra State Government has deepened efforts to expand its digital economy framework through a new partnership with payments technology company, Flutterwave, aimed at scaling e-commerce activities, strengthening digital payments, and broadening market access for businesses across the state. Governor Chukwuma Soludo, in a statement on April 22, 2026, described the collaboration as a strategic […] Anambra Govt, Flutterwave partner on digital economy expansion

Nigeria has been ranked among countries with relatively low broadband costs, placing 49th out of 214 countries in the 2026 World Broadband Price League.

Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie announces she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband, calling it a ‘miracle’ and ‘divine gift’. Read More: https://punchng.com/actress-ini-dima-okojie-husband-expect-first-child/

On May 27, 1967, the then Head of State, General Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon (91) GCFR, said “the main obstacle to future stability in this country is the present structural imbalance in the Nigeria Federation”. No doubt, the General’s statement is as true today as at when he made the broadcast. It was in the broadcast [...]

The court granted Mr Turaki bail after the police arraigned him on one count of submit a false petition to the Inspector-General of Police in October 2022. The post Police arraign PDP factional chairman Turaki for alleged falsehood appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have killed two armed gunmen during a coordinated ambush operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was carried out on the evening of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, around 7:49 p.m., in the Marit general area near Doruwa Babuje, following credible intelligence on the movement of […] Two gunmen killed as troops launch night ambush in Plateau

Defections have continued to rock the National Assembly as four members of the House of Representatives from Kano State, on Wednesday, dumped the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the defections during plenary after reading the formal letters submitted by the lawmakers. […] Four Kano Reps dump NNPP, join ADC

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday commenced a verification exercise at the National Secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja. The post INEC begins verification of Labour Party secretariat, structures appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has rejected a video that is currently circulating in the public domain, which portrays a deserted elective national convention venue by his faction of the party. Nafiu characterized the video as the product of agents working for a coalition’s propaganda machinery. He stated that the […] ADC crisis: Bala Gombe disowns deserted convention video

AIG Jimoh visited Air Force Logistics Command in Ikeja, where both agencies agreed to strengthen cooperation on intelligence sharing and joint security operations.

Controversial relationship expert Blessing CEO has made a U-turn, giving clarifications on her stage 4 breast cancer claim that sparked heavy backlash

A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Garba Mohammed, disclosed this shortly after lawyers representing parties adopted their briefs of argument for and against the appeal. The post Party Crisis: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In ADC Leadership Tussle appeared first on Channels Television.