By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Former presidential candidate in the 2023 general election and a leading member of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Gregory Obi has held high-level talks with South African cabinet ministers and political leaders over growing concerns surrounding immigration, youth unemployment, insecurity, and tensions involving nationals of other African [...]

"As I witnessed this lawlessness, one of Mubarak’s men turned on me. He reached out, grabbed me, and flung me violently against the wall, hitting my head against the wall with severe force." The post How I, others were physically attacked at ADC secretariat – Senator appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Kayode Akinmade  When the results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election were announced on May 18, 2026, the outcome was emphatic and politically instructive. Prince Dapo Abiodun, outgoing Governor of Ogun State, secured 75,550 votes out of 99,503 ballots cast, winning across all nine local government areas of the district. […] The post Inside the groundswell behind Abiodun’s Ogun East victory appeared first on Vanguard News.

A gunman, who opened fire near a security checkpoint close to the White House on Saturday evening, was killed after officers of the United States Secret Service returned fire during the incident. The shooting occurred around 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, near the White House complex, prompting an immediate security lockdown in the area as law […] Gunman shot dead after opening fire near White House checkpoint

The development came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran were close to finalising a deal aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Direct Presidential Primary Election conducted on Saturday across the 225 wards in the 21 local government areas of Kebbi State ended successfully, with overwhelming support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who emerged victorious in the exercise. Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, alongside the Minister of Budget and Economic […] APC primary: Tinubu records landslide support across 225 Kebbi wards

Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya has conveyed a heartfelt farewell message to Karl Hein following the confirmation of his transfer from Arsenal to Werder Bremen. The Estonia international spent the 2025/26 season on loan at the Bundesliga club and will now join them on a permanent basis, as announced on Saturday. Hein shared an emotional message on […] EPL: David Raya sends goodbye message after Arsenal summer transfer exit is confirmed

United States President Donald Trump has hinted at peace deal with Iran, stating that agreement is largely negotiated, including the reopening of Strait of Hormuz. Trump said this on Saturday in a post on his Truth Social. In the post, the president said he spoke with several Middle Eastern leaders, stressing that an Agreement has been largely […] War: Trump hints on peace deal with Iran

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has affirmed three consensus candidates for the Borno South, Borno North and Borno Central senatorial districts ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party announced Alhaji Idris Mamman Durkwa as its candidate for Borno South, Bulama Fugu Ibrahim for Borno North, and Babagana Zanna for Borno Central. Party officials said […] 2027: ADC affirms three senatorial candidates in Borno

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today receive the Certificate and Flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidential Primary Elections Committee will present the certificate and flag at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja […]

An aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, Bashar Abubakar Shehu, has announced his defection from the party over alleged irregularities in the recently concluded primary election in Kebbi State. Bashar made the announcement during a media briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, where he described the primary election […] Kebbi ADC aspirant dumps party, alleges lack of internal democracy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won the Yobe State APC presidential primary election after scoring 253,804 votes to beat Osifo Stanley who scored zero vote. Governor Mai Mala Buni who doubles as the collation officer of the presidential primary, announced the results of the election yesterday in Damaturu. He noted that in the election, Tinubu […] APC presidential primaries: Tinubu wins Yobe with 253,804 votes

The incursion of terrorists from the northern states to the southwest of Nigeria was all too predictable. We had warned about that possibility over the years. The crisis is not from lack of warnings but from the failure to convert warnings into interoperable, cross-border security. There has been a steady expansion from border belts into […]

Chelsea legend, John Terry, has predicted the 2025/26 Premier League final day fixtures taking place on Sunday. Arsenal were crowned the champions of England on Tuesday after Man City played a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. But Mikel Arteta’s side will take on Crystal Palace in their final Premier League clash for this season on Sunday. Providing his prediction, Terry, […] EPL final day: John Terry predicts Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United fixtures

Manchester City have begun talks to sign Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez for their incoming manager, Enzo Maresca. According to Sky Germany, the Cityzens have placed Fernandez at the top of their summer shortlist and ‘initial talks have already taken place behind the scenes’. The report added that Maresca, who is expected to replace Pep Guardiola […] EPL: Man City begin talks to sign Chelsea midfielder for Maresca

The Nigerian Navy on Friday launched an educational outreach, distributing educational materials to schools within its host communities in Rivers State as part of activities lined up for her 70th anniversary celebration. The outreach, conducted by the Nigerian Navy Ship, (NNS) PATHFINDER, saw the distribution of learning materials such as; pens, customised exercise books, textbooks, […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Imo State chapter, has elected the State House of Assembly and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections This folloed the successful conclusion of the party primary election held in the state which produced 10 House of Representatives, three Senatorial and 25 House of Assembly candidates. The primaries, according […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed winners of its primaries to select candidates for the National Assembly and State Assembly elections in Cross River State. Chairman of the Cross River State APC Panel, Samuel Yarnap, presented the official results at the party secretariat in Calabar Friday night where four members currently serving at the […]

The leadership crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has taken a fresh turn after police reportedly invited members of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, over an alleged attempt to take over the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. SDP factional National Chairman, Sadiq Gombe, confirmed the development on Saturday, saying he was informed about […] SDP leadership crisis deepens as police summon factional NWC members

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have seized several suspected cultists, armed robbers, vandals and others including a notorious cybercriminal alleged to be involved in defrauding his unwary victims using names of prominent government officials including the commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob. Disclosing this to journalists at the state headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election conducted in Abia State after polling 161,005 votes across the 17 local government areas of the State. He defeated his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, who scored 1,007 votes. Announcing the result at the APC secretariat in Umuahia, the APC […] APC primary: Tinubu floors lone challenger in Abia, scores 161,005 votes 

All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State chapter, has set up a peace and reconciliation committee to settle disputes arising from its primaries for the 2027 general election. The chairman, Chijioke Chukwu disclosed this to journalists after the governorship primaries in Umuahia, the state capital, urging the aggrieved members to embrace peace. He said the move […]

Former deputy governor of Oyo State, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, Mogaji Oluwakayode Ogunsola, and Amofin Beulah Adeoye are the three aspirants jostling to secure the gubernatorial ticket of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The three aspirants are the ones who have shown interests in the race and have been screened by […]

A non-profit organisation, Boy Quarters Africa, has intensified calls for deliberate investment in the African boy-child, saying empowering boys with mentorship, values and leadership skills would help tackle rising social and security challenges across the continent. Speaking at the Global Boy Child Summit held in Lagos with the theme, “Building Boys Into Wholesale Men,” founder […]

President Bola Tinubu had no hurdle picking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2027 presidential election. The post 2027: Anxiety as Shettima awaits Tinubu’s decision on running mate appeared first on Vanguard News.

Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) has raised the alarm over the worsening security situation in the country, warning that it is seriously undermining access to education and threatening the future of millions of Nigerian children. The union called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of […]

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, under the leadership of Arc. Bala Sani, has unveiled Alhaji Ibrahim Mera (Chiroman Kabi) as its senatorial candidate for Kebbi North ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Saturday during a large gathering of party supporters, leaders, and stakeholders in Kamba, which witnessed a significant turnout […] ADC primaries: Ibrahim Mera emerges senatorial candidate for Kebbi North

Gunmen yrsterday abducted passengers travelling in two commercial buses along the Isua Akoko axis of Ondo State. The victims were said to be occupants of two Hummer buses conveying passengers from Benue State to Ibadan. They were ambushed by suspected armed kidnappers, who laid siege, forced the vehicles to a halt, and launched the attack. […]

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has unveiled a 50,000-man security network named, “Ija Ekun” (Tiger’s War), declaring that his forces are fully prepared to combat bandits, armed herdsmen, and terrorists operating across the South-West and Kwara State. The announcement follows the brutal killing of a teacher in Oyo State and the mass abduction of schoolchildren, […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC)  has picked Alhaji Idris Gatumbwa as its candidate to challenge incumbent Senator Ali Ndume in the 2027 senatorial election. Idris was among the Senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly consensus candidates of the ADC that were affirmed by party faithful yesterday at the party consensus primaries held yesterday in […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy. President Tinubu stated this after he participated in the APC presidential primary at his Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise had further deepened the […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

No fewer than 497 stranded Nigerian migrants repatriated from Agadez in Niger Republic arrived in Kano on Friday under the Voluntary Humanitarian Return programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government. The returnees were received at the Aminu Kano International Airport by officials of the National Commission for […]

One Acre Fund Nigeria, has flagged off  the distribution of its 2026 Inputs to small holder farmers in a bid to enhance food production in Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara and Platuea States. One Acre Fund is a social enterprise supporting smallholder farmers with access to financing, quality agricultural inputs, training, and market linkages. Since launching in […]

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow pace of construction of a federal housing estate in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. Darma made his feelings known when he inspected the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Damaturu. According to him, the contract which was awarded in May […]

…recalls the fear, bloodshed, betrayals that destroyed the First Republic By Luminous Jannamike The Atlantic waters were calm, but the conversations aboard the Elder Dempster liner MV Apapa were anything but. As the ship sailed from Liverpool toward West Africa in January 1966, a young Nigerian military officer, Yakubu Gowon, found himself surrounded by anxious passengers […] The post Gowon’s chilling account of how Nigeria slid into military rule appeared first on Vanguard News.

A woman recently alleged in a viral video clip that the university refused to issue a transcript to her daughter, a medical student at the institution, who is seeking to leave amid frequent fee hikes. The post University reacts to alleged frequent fee hikes, refusal to release medical student appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.