Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured Rivers residents that ongoing infrastructure projects across the state will be completed despite recent political developments. The governor gave the assurance on Friday while inspecting the ongoing Airport Road Bypass project in Port Harcourt, saying his administration remained focused on governance and project delivery. According to a statement Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-says-political-developments-wont-stop-rivers-projects/

According to USCIS, this policy is intended to ensure that non-immigrants who come to the US for a short time and for a specific purpose return to their home country once the purpose of their visit is complete. The post US says Nigerians, others seeking green cards must return home to apply appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

"I maybe wasn't his best friend in the dressing room, or maybe I wasn't always loved, but I had an incredible belief in his style of leadership." The post Guardiola ‘made me believe I could be a coach’, says Kompany appeared first on Vanguard News.

Radda described the intervention as a major milestone in the state’s drive to build a modern, inclusive, and competitive education system. The post Katsina Governor Radda Commits ₦6.1bn To Upgrade 110 Schools appeared first on Channels Television.

An Osun State High Court, sitting in Ile-Ife, on Friday, sentenced a 30-year old man, Taiwo Agboola, to death for killing a 62-year old, Jadesola Olubayo, at a palm oil processing factory. Agboola was said to have killed the deceased on October 11, 2023, at a Palm oil processing site located at Amula River in […] The post Osun Court Sentences 30-Year-Old Man To Death For Killing 62-Year-Old Woman appeared first on OsunDefender.

A controversial Nigerian activist, Abbey T. Trotsky, took to social media to celebrated hisyoung son for gaining admission into the University of Ibadan.

A non-governmental organisation, One Acre Fund Nigeria, has flagged off its 2026 input delivery programme for 88,000 smallholder farmers across Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara and Plateau states. Our correspondent reports that One Acre Fund is a social enterprise that supports smallholder farmers by providing access to quality agricultural inputs, financing, training and farmer-focused services designed to Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-niger-kwara-plateau-farmers-get-credit-support-to-boost-yields/

Renowned cancer specialist and Director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prof. Kunle Odunsi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing cancer burden, warning that one in every four people will develop cancer in their lifetime. The post ‘One in four people’ll develop cancer’, Nigerian scientist raises alarm appeared first on Vanguard News.

An Osun State High Court, sitting in Ile-Ife, has sentenced a 30-year old man, Taiwo Agboola, has been to death for killing a 62-year old, Jadesola Olubayo, at a palm oil processing factory. Agboola was said to have killed the deceased on October 11, 2023 at a Palm oil processing site located at Amula River Read More: https://punchng.com/court-sentence-man-to-death-for-killing-62-year-old-woman-in-osun/

US President Trump directs Nigerians and other nationals applying for Green Cards to return to their home countries for processing, except in extraordinary Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-directs-nigerians-others-applying-for-green-cards-to-visit-home-countries/

The Federal Government calls for stronger implementation of Nigeria’s migration policies, highlighting weak execution as a major challenge in labour migrat Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pushes-for-stronger-implementation-of-nigerias-migration-policies/

“Hypertension is a silent killer. Many people stop taking their drugs once their blood pressure becomes controlled, and that is dangerous. Once medication is abandoned, the blood pressure rebounds and complications such as stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and blindness can set in,” he warned. The post ‘Hypertension is killing Nigerians silently’ – FG raises fresh alarm appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 22, (THEWILL) — Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 election after securing a decisive victory in the party’s primary election held across the state on Friday. Danladi-Salihu polled more than 94,000 votes to defeat Ambassador Abdulfatai […] The post Danladi-Salihu Emerges Kwara APC Governorship Candidate, Defeats Yahya-Seriki, Bolarinwa appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency, Lanre Oladebo, has advised politicians against destroying political relationships over unfavourable outcomes in ongoing party primaries. Oladebo gave the advice in a statement personally signed by him and made available to journalists in Osogbo on Friday. In the statement titled, ‘Please be careful, don’t Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-burn-political-bridges-over-primary-losses-osun-lawmaker-warns-politicians/

The Super Eagles may not have qualified for this summer’s World Cup, but that doesn’t mean the country won’t be represented at football’s biggest tournament. There are players across many of the leading teams who have strong family ties to Nigeria, and all of whom hold a deep love for the country. When watching this […] The post Top Dual-Nationality Players From Nigeria at the World Cup appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Chairman of the Accord in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has called on the Osun State Commissioner of Police to order the immediate release of a party supporter allegedly detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department. In a statement issued on Friday, Akande alleged that the party member, identified as Owoeye Muyiwa, had been […] Release our detained member immediately — Osun Accord Chairman urges police

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the APC declared a renowned businessman, Eric Opah, as the winner of its governorship primary for the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Ex-minister rejects Abia APC primary result, petitions national leadership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has said that without the divine grace and favour of God, the achievements of the Nigerian Navy over the past seventy years would not have been possible. Abbas spoke on the occasion of a special Juma’at service in commemoration of the seventieth anniversary of the Nigerian […] ‘Without God, Nigerian Navy will achieve nothing’ – CNS Abbas

The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. The post Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has moved to strengthen its internal democratic processes with the constitution of a 20-member National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and selection of candidates for the upcoming governorship and National Assembly primaries. In a press release issued by the party’s National Secretary, Barr. [...]

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany credits former mentor Pep Guardiola for inspiring his managerial career. Learn how Guardiola’s influence shaped Kompany Read More: https://punchng.com/pep-made-me-believe-i-could-be-a-coach-says-kompany/

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three individuals before the Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri over alleged N42 million contract fraud.   The defendants — Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa’idu Tahiru Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyede — were arraigned on Thursday, May 21, 2026, before Justice Jude […]

Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has derailed from its original purpose, pointing to a severe lack of intellectualism and internal debate within the ruling party. The post APC has lost its vision – Fayemi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ram sellers in Kano livestock markets have expressed concern over low patronage in spite of high supply, with less than a week to Eid-el-Kabir. The post Eid-el-Kabir: Kano ram prices hit N700,000 as sellers lament low patronage appeared first on Vanguard News.

Maduka University Enugu has taken note of the video made by a parent and content creator, Mrs. Chika Akhigbe, currently circulating on social media concerning the release of her daughter’s official transcript. Her daughter is a student in the Department of Medicine and Surgery. In the interest of fairness, transparency, and accurate public information, the […] Non-issuance of student official transcript: The Maduka University’s position 

For a player who was still fighting for consistency earlier in the season, the opportunity represents a massive confidence boost heading into the new campaign The post “I was in disbelief” — Owen Oseni reacts to stunning Super Eagles invitation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As discussions continued at Biashara Africa 2026 Summit on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunity of the initiative.   The call was made in an address delivered by the Minister as […]

Senator Shehu Sani has explained how he won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.

Abdulrahman Haske, a frontline aspirant in the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Adamawa State, has raised concerns over the conduct of the exercise while calling for calm and unity among his supporters. In a press interview on Friday, Haske pointed to alleged irregularities in the process, which he said require careful review in […] APC Primaries: Adamawa guber aspirant, Haske alleges irregularities, seeks review

The deceased was murdered by armed bandits who attacked schools in Oyo last Friday. The post Slain Teacher Laid To Rest In Ogbomoso As Oyo Suspends Field Trips, Excursions appeared first on Channels Television.

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sent him a message as he prepares to leave the Cityzens in the coming days. Guardiola disclosed this during his pre-match press conference ahead of  Man City’s final Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday. The Spaniard will leave Man […] EPL: Alex Ferguson sends message to Guardiola as he leaves Man City

Newly appointed Nigeria U-17 assistant coach Olumide Ajibola has pledged to bring his player development philosophy to the national team as preparations begin for the upcoming regional qualifiers.   Ajibola, who previously worked with Nigeria National League side Beyond Limits, was recently named assistant coach of the Nigeria national under-17 football team alongside newly appointed […]

The Anambra State Government has finally given its approval for the celebration of Imo-Awka Festival cautioning celebrants and residents to conduct themselves respectfully and ensure that they do not block major roads. Imo-Awka Festival, an annual cultural event of the people of Awka to celebrate the god of fertility and purification is scheduled to hold Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-makes-a-u-turn-approves-imo-awka-festival/

Mr Ghebreyesus noted that the organisation previously assessed the outbreak risk as high nationally and regionally, and low globally, but has now revised it to “very high” at the national level, “high” regionally and “low” globally The post WHO raises Ebola risk level as DRC outbreak worsens, reports new hantavirus cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Kano State Government has announced financial incentives for players and officials of Kano Pillars ahead of their crucial final-day fixture in the Nigeria Premier Football League.   The announcement was made in Kano by the State Adviser on Youth Affairs and Sports, Sani Musa Danja, as the club intensifies preparations for the Matchday 38 […]

Outgoing Pep Guardiola will continue his long-standing association with Manchester City after being appointed Global Ambassador for the City Football Group.   The announcement comes shortly after Guardiola confirmed he would step down as Manchester City manager following a historic 10-year spell in charge of the club’s first team.   Under his new role, the […]