Anambra youths have been urged to enlist in the ongoing 91 Regular Recruits Intake exercise of the Nigerian Army for trades and non-tradesmen and women. The leader of a delegation from the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Uche Nnabuihe made the call while addressing youths at the State Ministry of Youth office in Awka, the state capital. […]

An art student who sat for the 2026 UTME posted her results. Many reacted when she said her scores were higher than she had expected. The result trended.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday morning attacked Mbalala community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing several people and abducting others during a wedding ceremony. Sources said the attackers stormed the gathering, opening fire on guests and causing panic as many fled for safety. The exact number of casualties and abducted victims […]

Arsenal and Manchester City clash at the Etihad, a title decider. Fans react to City supporters selling Arsenal-themed bottled water ahead of the match.

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has stated that he would defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a free and fair election. Melaye made the declaration during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye on Mic On, where he criticised the current administration and expressed confidence in his chances if given a level playing field. He argued […]

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mairari town along the Gajiram axis of Borno State, preventing a possible attack on civilians and security personnel. According to security sources, the explosive device was detected at about 9:00 a.m. At the weekend by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal […]

Shekarau cited extensive deliberations within his political group as the basis for the decision, indicating that the move was collective rather than personal. The post Former Kano Governor Shekarau dumps PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

The US president said his negotiators, whom he didn't name, would arrive in the Pakistani capital on Monday evening. The post Trump Again Threatens To Destroy Iran Infrastructure If No Deal Reached appeared first on Channels Television.

Recall that SSANU had given the federal government a 30-day ultimatum to conclude renegotiations with the Union or it would have no other option than a total and comprehensive indefinite strike. The post SSANU rejects fake 30% deal with FG, issues strike ultimatum to Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has commended the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for

Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed that eight of the victims were UTME candidates, who had been travelling to Otukpo at the time of the attack. The post All Abducted Benue Bus Passengers Freed, Seven Suspects Arrested – Police appeared first on Channels Television.

A law aspirant has displayed her UTME result on social media amid tears. She said she is disappointed in herself, but vowed that she must read law this year.

The Nasarawa State Government has responded to criticism from former governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura over Governor Abdullahi Sule’s endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred governorship aspirant for the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by Ali Abare, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, the government said, “With due respect for […] Gov Sule defends choice of Wadada as Nasarawa governorship aspirant

Public primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory will begin an indefinite strike on Monday following

Maliyo Games has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to equip African talents with cutting-edge skills in artificial intelligence and game development, in a move aimed at strengthening the continent’s fast-growing gaming industry.

Former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Shekarau announced his defection into the ruling party on Sunday. Born on November 5, 1955, Shekarau, a veteran Nigerian educator and politician, served as the Governor of Kano State from 2003 to […] BREAKING: Former Kano Gov, Shekarau officially defects to APC

A former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing ongoing political recalibration ahead of a new alignment. Shekarau, who also served as a minister and senator, announced his departure in a letter dated April 19, 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman of Giginyu Ward in Nassarawa [...]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 12 large parcels of cocaine concealed in false bottom of food flasks heading to the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic Airline flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. A statement signed by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, […]

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced that American negotiators will travel to Pakistan on Monday to continue discussions aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Iran. In a post shared on social media on Sunday, Trump reiterated his administration’s readiness to reach a resolution, describing the offer on the table as […] Trump threatens to target Iran infrastructure if talks fail

A roadside hawker has been killed in a traffic accident at Okokomaiko, while seven other people were injured in another crash at Ogudu inward Toll Gate, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed. In a statement, LASTMA said both incidents happened in different parts of the state and its officials responded quickly to […] Roadside hawker killed, seven injured in separate Lagos crashes — LASTMA

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mairari town along the Gajiram axis of Borno State. Counter-security analyst Zagazola Makama posted on X that the device was detected at about 9 am on April 17 by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and route-scanning team deployed from […] Troops detonate roadside bomb in Borno

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its membership mobilisation in Edo State, recording a wave of defections from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) across incumbent Governor Monday Okpebholo’s Edo Central senatorial district. At a well-attended gathering in Ewohimi, Esan South-East local government area at the […]

As Nigerians prepare for the eighth round of general elections since 1999, journalists have been urged not to allow themselves to be used as tools for political manipulation by unscrupulous politicians. This call was made by Professor Danjuma Gambo, a university scholar, during a training workshop for journalists organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the […]

Human rights organisation Amnesty International has criticised a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an unlawful attempt to stifle press freedom and silence journalists. In a statement released on Sunday, the organisation faulted the directive titled “formal notice to broadcasters”, dated April 17, 2026, which reportedly targets political programming, […]

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Margaret Ochalla, has charged officers of the Imo State Command to always uphold professionalism while discharging their duties to protect the image of the police force and safeguarding citizens rights. The DIG, gave the charge during an unofficial visit to the Command’s […] DIG Ochalla urges Imo police personnel to uphold professionalism in their operations

Niger Tornadoes will be without three key players in the clash with Remo Stars. The absent players are Sabiu Ibrahim, Ahmadu Liman, and Sarki Ismail. The trio will miss the game due to different degrees of injuries. Meanwhile, Niger Tornadoes have received positive news of the return of midfielder Joseph Godstime. Godstime will be aiming […] NPFL: Niger Tornadoes to miss three players against Remo Stars

Former Kano State governor and ex-Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signalling a major shift in Kano’s political landscape ahead of expected realignments.

“I will deal with you when I see you in New York.” The post Angry US-based Nigerian threatens attack on Kwam 1 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted a recent election-related advisory by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), warning that it could erode press freedom and limit free expression ahead of upcoming polls. In a statement shared on his X handle on Saturday, Atiku described the directive as “another troubling attempt to muzzle the media and […]

Kun Khalifat technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho, says his team won’t be carried away with their recent impressive run of form when they clash with Plateau United. DAILY POST recalls that Kun Khalifat FC recorded wins in their last two league games. Kun Khalifat FC will be up against Plateau United in a matchday 35 fixture […] NPFL: Kun Khalifat wants maximum points against Plateau United – Uzoho

The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), a coalition of civil society leaders led by economist Pat Utomi, has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Ojo Amupitan, to step aside over allegations of partisanship ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released in Abuja, the group said Amupitan […]

A science student who wants to study medicine at UNILAG posts his 2026 UTME results. He showed what she got in Biology, English, Physics and Chemistry.

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Hon. Olushola Gabriel Olaleye, has intensified efforts to

A former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, has criticised Governor Abdullahi Sule for naming Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election without wider consultation. Speaking in a video shared on X by @NigAffairs, Al-Makura made it clear he was not involved in the decision. When asked whether the governor […] Al-Makura faults Sule over Wadada endorsement for 2027 Nasarawa governorship

‎ ‎Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simi, is celebrating her 38th birthday. ‎ ‎She shared new photos of herself, noting that she is the type who always celebrates her birthday. ‎ ‎Simi, who went online to pen her thoughts, said the year has been a pretty big, long, heavy, and blessed one, and expressed gratitude to […]

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply, with US President Donald Trump threatening military action against Iran’s critical infrastructure if ongoing negotiations fail.