The Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, has affirmed the disqualification of Barrister Mohammad Bello Mustapha from participating in the Taraba North primary election. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary of the Screening Appeal Committee, Group Captain Sule Gani (Rtd). According to the statement, Mohammad Bello Mustapha’s appeal was dismissed after a […] ADC dismisses Mustapha’s appeal, uphold disqualification from Taraba North primary 

The President of the Revolutionary Government of Cuba, Miguel Diaz Canel has vowed to mobilise his people against the United States if President Donald Trump initiates any military aggression on Cuba as he has reportedly threatened. The Cuban President in a statement issued by the Cuban Foreign Affairs Ministry, also called on the international community […]

Armed gunmen attacked a prayer ground in Kwara, killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others. Police have launched a rescue operation for the Kwara at Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-three-worshippers-abduct-15-in-kwara/

Millions of Nigerians face USSD banking disruptions affecting transactions despite account funds, with new airtime rules raising concerns over costs and confusion.

Kano Pillars forward Ahmed Musa has said he expects a difficult duel when his side do battle with Plateau United in the final game of the season. The Sai Masu Gida will meet Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday (today). Kano Pillars need at least a draw to guarantee their place in the top […] NPFL: Musa ready for Kano Pillars make or mar clash with Plateau United

Veteran actress Bukky Wright has opened up about the reason she ventured into acting, revealing that it all started after her children were taken away from her at a very young age. The post My children were taken from me at a young age – Actress Bukky Wright appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kun Khalifat FC defender Chikamso Amaefula says he is anticipating a tough tie against Wikki Tourists. The Owerri-based club will lock horns with Wikki Tourists in their final match of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The encounter is slated for the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday (today). Amaefula said the players will show […] NPFL: Kun Khalifat braces up for crucial clash with Wikki Tourists

Hassan Liman, a Nasarawa APC governorship aspirant, accepts defeat in the primary election and urges supporters to avoid violence, promoting peace and unit Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-apc-gov-aspirant-accepts-defeat-warns-supporters-against-violence/

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday threw down a gauntlet before delegates of the African Democratic Congress ADC, urging the party to prioritize competence and national reach over sentiments and social media popularity as it prepares to pick a presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku dismissed social […] The post Atiku to ADC: Nigeria needs a president who can govern, not just trend online appeared first on Vanguard News.

See the complete list of clubs relegated from the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 after the 2025-26 season. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-all-clubs-relegated-from-premier-league-laliga-serie-a-bundesliga-ligue-1/

NDLEA operatives attached to the Terminal 2 arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International airport arrested Ms Kiong on 17 May after she arrived in Nigeria from Thailand through Dubai on an Emirates Airline flight. The post NDLEA arrests 63-year-old Chinese national, seizes N2.19bn opiod consignment in separate operation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian media personality and TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up on his struggle with addiction, revealing that he started smoking in secondary school.

‎President Bola Tinubu has secured a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary in Ondo State, polling 181,966 votes across the 18 local government areas of the state. ‎ ‎The exercise, which was conducted on Saturday in different parts of the state, witnessed massive turnout by party members, with leaders of the APC […]

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three worshippers and the abduction of 15 others following a deadly attack by armed assailants at a prayer ground in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. The attack, it was gathered, occurred on Saturday night at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, located on the outskirts of Ikiran […] The post Gunmen Kill Three Worshippers, Abduct 15 In Kwara appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nollywood actor and former Big Brother Africa Season 9 contestant Tayo Faniran has opened up about filming romantic scenes in movies, revealing how he handles on-screen intimacy with veteran actresses. Speaking in an interview with Oyinmomo TV, Faniran addressed questions about his chemistry with actress Iyabo Ojo in the film Labake Olododo, with some viewers [...]

A residential building on Tewo-Gbore Street, Ogele Ori-Sunbare, in the Eyenkorin area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, was gutted by fire in the early hours of Sunday. A room-and-parlour self-contained apartment and a two-bedroom flat were affected in the incident, which occurred around 12:38 a.m. The spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, […] Fire razes residential building in Kwara

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy to “immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other entities that benefited from the payments under the National Public Security Communication System project in Abuja, commonly referred to as the $460 million Abuja CCTV Project.” The post $460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors’, Tinubu govt tells SERAP appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 24 (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese grandmother, Ting Hung Kiong, for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Canadian Loud, into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency also disclosed that it recovered over […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Chinese Grandma With 31kg Cannabis At Lagos Airport, Seizes N2.1bn Opioids From India appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

President Bola Tinubu secured a landslide victory in the APC presidential primary in Ondo State, polling 181,996 votes. Learn more about the Tinubu Ondo pr Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-wins-apc-presidential-primary-in-ondo-with-181996-votes/

By Vincent Ujumadu  Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Nigeria Police Force in Anambra State have arrested 17 male suspects allegedly linked to cult-related activities and other acts considered inimical to public morality. The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga, said on Sunday that acting on credible information, the […] The post Police arrest 17 suspected cultists, recover hard drugs in Anambra  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ado Oyeyemi A Jos Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 23-year-old labourer, Shuiabu Abubakar, to 30 months imprisonment for breaking into a shop and stealing wrappers and other clothing materials valued at N158,000. The convict, who was arraigned on charges bordering on trespass, theft and malicious damage, pleaded guilty to the offences. Delivering judgment, Magistrate [...]

Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has stated that cheating on a partner is a deliberate choice rather than an accident. The movie star shared her thoughts in a social media post on her official Instagram account, where she strongly disagreed with the common excuse that people slide into infidelity by mistake. According to […]

By Ado Oyeyemi Suspected bandits have killed three worshippers and abducted 15 others during a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, on the outskirts of Ikiran village in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack reportedly occurred around 8:30pm on Saturday while members of a church congregation were observing prayers at the remote [...]

During an interview, the 63-year-old suspect who claims she works as a caregiver in Malaysia stated that her daughter sponsored her trip from Malaysia to Thailand and subsequently to Nigeria.

The 52nd Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) is ready to take place live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25, 2026. The event, the largest music awards show voted for by fans, will be hosted by American rapper and actress Queen Latifah. This marks her return to the AMA […]

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has commenced construction of a multi-billion-naira mega-mansion in the upscale Eko Atlantic City, Lagos State. The artiste made this known during a recent inspection visit to the construction site, during which he revealed that he had purchased the land for N4 billion in January 2024. He noted […]

Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as ‘Ayra Starr’, revealed on the Creatorium Podcast that she wrote her hit song “Beggie Beggie” during a random public bus ride home. Speaking during a recent interview on the Creatorium podcast, the Mavin Records singer said she no longer relies on emotions before writing […]

The NCAA directive affects major domestic operators over outstanding financial obligations owed to the regulator. The post NCAA directs suspension of services to 11 airlines over unpaid charges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

There was tension around Baruwa Street, Osogbo, on Sunday morning as some men of the Nigeria Police Force allegedly fired sporadically at youths playing football in the area. An eyewitness who preferred anonymity said the boys were playing football in the area when the officers, reportedly from the State Criminal Investigation Department, came in to […] The post Video: Policemen Shoot At Youths Playing Football in Osogbo appeared first on OsunDefender.

An early-morning Kwara fire destroyed parts of a residential building in Eyenkorin, Asa LGA. Improperly quenched charcoal caused the blaze. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-building-in-kwara-2/

The African Democratic Congress, led by Dumebi Kachikwu, has announced plans to hold its national convention in Abuja on Sunday as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made in a press invitation issued by the faction’s Acting National Working Committee Chairman, Kingsley Temitope Ogah. Ogah said the convention would bring […]

The African Democratic Congress, led by Dumebi Kachikwu, has announced plans to hold its national convention in Abuja on Sunday as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made in a press invitation issued by the faction’s Acting National Working Committee Chairman, Kingsley Temitope Ogah. Ogah said the convention would bring […]

Residents in Jigawa State are calling for a total ban on betting, citing massive financial losses and increased criminal behaviour among youths. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-residents-seek-ban-on-betting/

Ms Aliyu-Mukhtar said the agency had enrolled more than 6,000 vulnerable hypertensive patients across the state to help them access medications and investigations they would otherwise be unable to afford. The post Kano expands health insurance to inmates, HIV, hypertensive patients appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The NDLEA has arrested a Chinese woman attempting to smuggle Canadian Loud into Nigeria at Lagos airport, alongside other major drug seizures nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-chinese-woman-with-drug-shipment-at-lagos-airport/

The incident, which reportedly occurred at about 12:38 am, affected a building comprising a room-and-parlour self-contained apartment and a two-bedroom flat.