The Nigerian Government has again renewed its call for Africa’s long-standing demand for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. This was as it said that meaningful reforms within the global body must reflect equity, legitimacy, and inclusiveness. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, made the call during at the informal […] Nigerian Govt renews call for permanent seat for Africa in UN Security Council

Among those abducted, according to the Convention, was a two-year-old girl identified as Christianah Akanbi of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School. The post NBC raises alarm over abduction of 46 in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian actress Iniobong Edo Ekim, ‘Ini Edo’, has shared an update on preparations for the final farewell of her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo.   Ini Edo announced on Instagram that a tribute link has been created for fans, colleagues and loved ones to share messages and memories of the late actor.   According to the […]

Ice Prince opens up about his fears of marriage in an interview with Rufai Oseni, revealing his plans to marry at 40 and the pressures of modern relationships.

Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has spoken about her children with her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko. The Nollywood actress revealed the last time she saw them and also shared her desire to one day have a daughter.   Regina Daniels spoke during a conversation with TikTok creator Jarvis inside a car shortly after her Children’s Day […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria is gradually turning a corner after years of deep economic and structural strain, insisting that tough reforms introduced by his administration are beginning to yield results. This is contained in a nationwide address marking his third year in office, Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the hardship faced by citizens but […]

British-Nigerian rapper, Joseph Adenuga, popularly known as Skepta, has voiced concern over what he described as increasing injustice in Nigeria, calling for stronger international attention and support. In a video message, the ‘Bad Energy Stay Far Away’ artiste urged fellow celebrities and global voices to help highlight the challenges facing Nigerians, stressing that the situation [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A resident of Mittiri Village in Yobe State, Ibrahim Mittiri, has allegedly confessed to falsely accusing a local hunter of being a member of Boko Haram following a prolonged personal dispute. The allegation reportedly led to the arrest of the hunter, identified as Aji Ibrahim, by troops attached to Sector 2 of [...]

Reaching the UEFA Champions League final is one of the greatest achievements in club football. It takes consistency, elite quality, tactical discipline and sometimes luck to survive the most competitive and demanding competition in European football. The post Full list: Clubs that reached the final but never won Champions League appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kogi State Ministry of Health has organized a free medical outreach for over 1,000 residents of Agasa community and its environs in Okene Local Government Area of the state. The outreach, held at the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Agasa, was coordinated by the Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, as […]

Marafa, who served as the Zamfara State campaign coordinator for Tinubu/Shettima during the 2023 general elections, emerged through consensus as the sole aspirant for the party's governorship ticket. The post Senator Marafa Clinches NDC Governorship Ticket In Zamfara appeared first on Channels Television.

NANS mobilises for a solidarity protest in Oyo State on Monday, June 1, 2026, demanding urgent action for the release of abducted students and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-to-stage-protest-monday-over-oyo-students-teachers-abduction/

By Ado Oyeyemi A man identified simply as Akaninyene has allegedly confessed to the killing of about 30 persons in Abanyama, Ukim Ita community in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspect, said to be in his late 30s, was reportedly arrested after security operatives linked him to the disappearance [...]

Comrade Emeka Nkwoala (JP) has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for the 2027 Delta State governorship election, following the party’s congress held in Asaba under the supervision of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).   Speaking after his emergence, the ZLP candidate said his administration, if elected, […]

Until Nigeria begins to treat human development as infrastructure with the same seriousness we reserve for roads, oil, and finance, our talent-scarcity debate will keep repeating itself. Not because Nigerians lack potential, but because potential without systems rarely scales. When the CEO of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, said his organisation had 500 vacant roles because of […] The post “Moniepoint’s 500 vacancies”: How Nigeria can build quality talent at scale, By Oluwatoyin Ajilore-Chukwuemeka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NBS says Nigerians paid more for diesel in April 2026 as prices rose yearly, monthly, with regional disparities and Dangote increase reversal ex-depot price.

May 29 (THEWILL) — The 2026 Ojude Oba Festival is taking place today, Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Awujale Pavilion and Palace grounds in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, with crowds still arriving as activities build across the venue. The festival, regarded as one of Nigeria’s biggest cultural and fashion events, holds on the third day […] The post Ojude Oba Festival 2026 Kicks Off in Ijebu-Ode as Crowds, Dignitaries Arrive appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Aisha Yesufu withdraws from the NDC senatorial race for FCT, citing halted primaries, urges supporters to focus on broader political goals ahead of 2027 elections.

"The allegation is false, misleading and inconsistent with the operational realities and established procedures governing custodial facilities in the country," Osuji stated. The post Correctional Service denies robbing Kuje inmate of N120m appeared first on Vanguard News.

A political scientist, Dr. Abubakar Lasiele, has has faulted the decisions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to pick governorship candidates from the same local government area in Kwara State.   He argued that the two candidates would end up splitting votes within the same political base while leaving […]

May 29 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the occasion of its National Day, celebrated annually on May 28, while reaffirming both countries’ shared commitment to African unity, peace, and economic integration. Spokesperson of the Ministry of […] The post Nigeria Hails Ethiopia on National Day, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Partnership appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Labour Party has said the administration of Alex Otti has transformed Abia State after decades of poor governance and underdevelopment. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, the party described Otti’s emergence in 2023 as a major turning point for the state, which it said had long suffered […]

Heartbreaking videos showed kidnapped Oyo school principal, and a teacher crying out for help from the forest as captors threaten to end another life

The all-time social activist took to social media on Friday to share a teaser clip, reminding his teeming supporters that Lagos was set for the unveiling of the book. The post Charly Boy hints fans on release of historic memoir ‘999’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed owners of hotels and event centres in Abuja to deal only with the leaderships of political parties recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the current political season. The administration also warned operators of such facilities against allowing illegal organisations to use their premises for […] FCTA threatens sanctions over use of facilities by illegal political organisations

The Lagos State Government has demolished 17 illegal structures and sealed 52 others across different parts of the state as part of ongoing efforts to enforce physical planning laws and restore order within the built environment. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Abiodun Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this on Friday during the 2026 Ministerial Press […] Lagos demolishes 17 illegal structures, seals 52 buildings over planning violations

Cross River Police dismiss social media threat alerts, identifying a “mystery group” as street children. Learn about the police’s findings and ongoing effo Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-threat-alert-identify-mystery-group-as-street-children-in-cross-rivers/

Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, declaring that the government’s three-year report card was “written in hunger, poverty, and the tears of abducted children.”   Atiku said Nigerians were growing tired of what he described as “governance by propaganda” and […]

Shareholders of First HoldCo Plc have approved plans to raise up to N253.099 billion as the financial services group intensifies efforts to strengthen its capital base and position itself among the strongest banking institutions in Nigeria.

Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 election. Marafa secured the party’s ticket through a consensus agreement during a meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. The chairman of the party’s electoral committee, Aminu Jelani, officially announced him as the […] Marafa emerges NDC governorship candidate in Zamfara

May 29 (THEWILL) — A 21-year-old Austrian man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack targeting Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concerts in Vienna in August 2024. The man, identified only as Beran A under Austrian privacy laws, was also found guilty of several terrorism-related offences. He was arrested after […] The post Court Sentences Austrian Man to 15 Years Jailterm Over Foiled Plot on Taylor Swift appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 29 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s fiscal strain intensified in 2025 as the Federal Government spent more than two-thirds of its earnings on debt servicing, underscoring the widening gap between revenue generation and expenditure obligations. According to the 2025 Third Quarter Budget Implementation Report, total debt service reached N12.52 trillion between January and September 2025, representing […] The post FG Spends 67% of Revenue on Debt Servicing as Fiscal Pressure Deepens in 2025 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Rivers governor expressed gratitude to the people of Rivers for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the state. The post Fubara Marks Third Anniversary, Reaffirms Commitment To People-Centred Governance appeared first on Channels Television.

A man in his late 30s, identified simply as Akaninyene, has allegedly confessed to killing about 30 persons in Abanyama, Ukim Ita community, Creek Town in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspect, who reportedly lived alone in a secluded hut inside a forest, was arrested following intelligence linking him to the […] Man confesses woman helped him kill 30 people in Cross River

May 29 (THEWILL) — Shareholders of First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of FirstBank of Nigeria, have approved a capital raise of up to N253.099 billion as the group advances plans to build a N1 trillion paid-up capital base. The resolution was passed at the company’s 14th Annual General Meeting held virtually on Friday, May […] The post First HoldCo Secures Shareholders’ Nod for N253bn Capital Raise to Hit N1trn Capital Base appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

2027: Ugochinyere Emerges Unopposed As APP Consensus CandidatIncumbent member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has emerged as the unopposed consensus candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP) for the 2027 House of Representatives election.   The primary election, held at the party’s Orie Akokwa office which […]