The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing his recent comments as irrelevant and urging Nigerians to disregard them. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the group described Wike’s media […] The post Makinde-Backed PDP Blasts Wike, Urges Nigerians To Ignore His ‘Political Swan Song’ appeared first on OsunDefender.

Currency traders attributed the naira’s stability to ongoing CBN policies aimed at boosting liquidity and reducing volatility in the foreign exchange market. The post Naira Appreciates, Dollar On Defensive As Markets Hope For Best On Middle East appeared first on Channels Television.

A 37-year-old man, Ziaulihak Zakari, popularly known as Abuja, has allegedly confessed to receiving N500,000 to carry out an acid attack on a female spa worker in the Lakowe area of Lagos State. The victim, identified as Olorunseunfunmi Awosogbon, reportedly suffered serious injuries to her head, chest and hands during the incident, which occurred on [...]

Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, shared a lesson on workplace productivity on his X account. The post was made on Thursday morning in reference to one of his earlier remarks. It read: “Incentives drive outcomes.” According to the 54-year-old entrepreneur’s earlier post on Wednesday, “If you punish people too much for failure, they […]

Explore the Love Island USA Season 3 cast's journeys post-show, their relationships, and how they've evolved in reality TV, fitness, and personal branding.

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued kidnapped victims from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage and intercepted a suspected terrorist ammunition courier in separate operations carried out in Kogi State. The operations, conducted on May 6, 2026, were part of the ongoing Operation TIGER PAW II aimed at combating terrorism and criminal activities in […]

A 37-year-old man, Ziaulihak Zakari, popularly known as Abuja, has allegedly confessed to receiving N500,000 to carry out an acid attack on a female spa worker in the Lakowe area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on October 25, 2025, with the victim, Olorunseunfunmi Awosogbon, sustaining severe injuries to her head, chest and hands during […] The post Man Who Got N500,000 To Attack Spa Owner With Acid, Mistakenly Injures Wrong Person appeared first on OsunDefender.

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that the average price of a 50-kilogram bag of locally produced rice rose by 20.5 per cent in March 2026 to N112,000. The bureau revealed this in its Selected Food Price Watch report for March 2026 released on Wednesday. According to the report, the commodity sold for an [...]

The defunct New Nigerian first appeared on the streets on January 1, 1966. Two weeks later Nigeria experienced its first military coup which shook the country to its very foundation. Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Northern Premier who had launched the newspaper as his region’s mouthpiece, was assassinated in his residence in Kaduna in the early […]

Telecom operators compensate users with airtime for poor service quality. Airtel and MTN begin payouts as NCC mandates upgrades to enhance network reliability.

It has since conducted six nuclear tests -- prompting a raft of international sanctions -- and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads. The post North Korea says not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Katsina State Government has launched its Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools Policy in a move aimed at protecting students, teachers and learning environments across the state. Speaking at the launch, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda described the initiative as a major milestone in efforts to safeguard education and secure the future of children in the […] We will make sure all schools in Katsina are safe – Gov Radda unveils new policy

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police officers allegedly found with firearms and live ammunition during a security operation in Biase Local Government Area of the state. The command said the officers were intercepted amid the lingering communal crisis between the Ugep and Idomi communities. The clarification followed [...]

Former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has made a firm decision on his political alignment ahead of the 2027 elections amid ongoing political realignments.

Governor Alex Otti reiterates his commitment to Abia State security, stating it is a top priority for his administration to foster development. Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-pledges-to-keep-security-as-top-priority-in-abia/

Dr. Paul Chika Dike, PhD. OON. The Ogene na Enugwu Ukwu. A Tribute.   The stars have departed, The sky in a monocle Surveys the world under   The stars have departed And I—where am I? Stretch, stretch, Oh antennae, To clutch at this hour,   Fulfilling each moment in a broken monody   That […]

The construction of the plant is scheduled to start from July this year, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s strategy to actualise its vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn The post Enugu targets 660MW coal-fired power plant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has named a former Commissioner for Finance under the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mr. Abimbola Adekambi, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the State. The State’s Publicity Secretary of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Michael Ogunshina, who stated this in a statement […]

Lagos State has announced plans to introduce paid street parking in selected areas before 2026 to tackle traffic congestion and improve orderliness.

Nigeria’s sports system is in dire need of a complete overhaul, with a renewed focus on grassroots development and strict discipline, according to Comrade Philip Shaibu, Director General and CEO of the National Institute for Sports (NIS). Shaibu made the impassioned plea during a visit from Godwin Bamigboye, President of the Nigeria Grassroot Sports Forum, […]

By Andrew Abah Inter Lagos produced a composed and clinical performance to defeat Ranchers Bees 2-0 in their second game at the NNL Super Four, bouncing back strongly after a disappointing start to their campaign in Ikenne. They had opened the tournament with a narrow 0-1 defeat to Doma United, a result that left them [...]

A Federal High Court has granted former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai permission to receive medical treatment while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice Rilwan Aikawa during proceedings in the ongoing trial involving alleged money laundering and corruption-related offences against [...]

Sporting Lagos delivered a commanding display at Remo Stars Stadium on Wednesday night, overpowering Doma United 4-0 to move top of the NNL Super 4 standings with six points. Both sides started with intent. Doma United showed the first spark in the 5th minute when Mathew dribbled past his marker on the left and forced […]

“On behalf of the Accord Party, I want to assure you that no candidate would be contesting in Abia State.” The post 2027: Accord Party backs Otti’s re-election bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Epstein's cellmate has said that he found the letter in a book following a failed suicide attempt by the disgraced financier, several weeks before his eventual August 2019 death. The post US court releases purported Epstein suicide note appeared first on Vanguard News.

Do you know that UTME was once known as UME? Legit.ng explores the various changes JAMB has made to the examination over the years, including CBT.

The Cross River Police Command has arrested two serving officers caught with firearms and ammunition amid a communal crisis. A full-scale investigation is Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-officers-caught-with-firearms-in-criver/

The chief executive officer of the Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation (CFDF) Dr Seidu Bello, has urged the federal government to establish a hospital that would dedicate its services to tackling facial deformities and tumours. Bello said the proposed hospital  would address the gap in specialised care for people living with facial deformities. He mads […]

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel in the Karshi area bordering the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State. The police said the operation was carried out on May 3 following credible intelligence on the activities of the gang. In a statement issued on Wednesday [...]

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno submits his APC nomination form for a second term, seeking party support to consolidate over 82 ongoing projects in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-aibom-gov-submits-apc-nomination-form-seeks-party-support/

Despite threat by Governor Umo Eno that new aspirants gunning for ticket in both National and State Assembly in the forthcoming polls on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, would not be sponsored or supported by his administration, the directive has been ignored. The governor had pointedly told those nursing […]

Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi Pasuma celebrated a beautiful family milestone after his daughter in the American Navy welcomed a baby boy in the United States

A political group in Ogun State, the Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM), has donated N1 billion and unveiled 27 campaign buses to back the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola. The group made the revelation during its official launch at Ake Palace Pavilion, Abeokuta, where the convener, Armstrong Akintunde, […]

The state-owned entity that owns Emirates, the world's biggest long-haul carrier, reported record pre-tax profits of $6.6 billion and record cash assets of $16.2 billion. The post Emirates Group Annual Profits Up 3.0% Despite Mideast War appeared first on Channels Television.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, along with his delegation, met at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday to establish a strategic plan aimed at ensuring peaceful elections. The meeting was attended by the Force Management Team and […] IGP Disu, INEC boss, Amupitan meet, strategize ahead of elections

In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the fugitive fled to Nigeria after committing the crime. The post Nigeria police repatriate Chinese fugitive over $245m ponzi scheme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.