USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler said the policy would help reduce the number of migrants remaining illegally in the country after unsuccessful residency applications. The post Return To Your Home Countries To Apply, US Tells Nigerians, Other Green Card Applicants appeared first on Channels Television.

20-year-old Amarachi Ezihe is a 2025 First Class graduate of Computer Science from Babcock University. The Imo State-born scholar recently brought pride and recognition to her community after clinching six additional awards during the university’s convocation ceremony. In this interview with EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, she speaks on how hard work, commitment and dedication served as guiding […]

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar lost the APC governorship primary in Bauchi State to Mohammed Abubakar, reshaping the 2027 electoral landscape.

Abubakar polled 57,517 votes to defeat six other aspirants who participated in the primary election, John Bassey-Abang, Chairman of the APC Governorship and House of Assembly Primary Election Committee, announced on Saturday in Bauchi.

Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire founder of Facebook and the sixth richest man in the world, according to Forbes, is not known for throwing money around frivolously. In fact, his favourite everyday outfit is a simple T-shirt paired with jeans, both of which an average Walmart shopper could easily access. But in this one project, however, […] The post Silicon valley oligarchs as doomsday preppers?, By Osmund Agbo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has won the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post Taraba 2027: Kefas secures APC ticket for second term appeared first on Vanguard News.

Obi Cubana addresses rumours of leaving the City Boy Movement after deleting related posts on Instagram, sparking divided reactions among fans and critics alike.

Paul Onuachu scores twice as Trabzonspor clinches the Turkish Cup with a 2-1 win over Konyaspor, matching Osimhen's cup success with Galatasaray last season.

Trump said that it was "important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time." The post US mulls new strikes on Iran – Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo school kidnappers open talks with conditions. Also, ex-ministers’ resignation gamble backfires, and Trump directs Nigerians to apply for green cards fr Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-oyo-school-kidnap-terrorists-open-talks-with-conditions-ex-ministers-resignation-gamble-backfires-other-top-stories/

A lecturer at Arden University, United Kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe, Friday, emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of ADC in Delta State The post DELTA: UK varsity don emerges ADC candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in separate operations across the state. The post Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers, recover rifles, stolen vehicle in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The historic account presented to the public by former Head of State Yakubu Gowon is fascinating even from its title, “Book of Allegiance”. Gowon may not have penned it himself, but the title carries his unmistakable cadence, the kind of English intonation Nigerians call “Oyibo,” measured, deliberate, almost ceremonial. Yet the moment it landed, it […]

“When we decided to form the APC, while I was a minister, President Tinubu was claiming he made Buhari president, and I couldn’t respond because I was a minister under President Buhari,” he said. The post “You didn’t make Buhari president; I did the battle,” Amaechi tackles Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The streets of Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Johannesburg, Paris, London and major cities across the world erupted on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. I couldn’t hit the popular lounges in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to celebrate with the Gunners family. So, I chose the inner corner of my room to pray and thank God, and to […]

The Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, has discharged and acquitted three former officials of Sardauna Local Government Council over alleged misappropriation of public funds. The defendants are former Executive Chairman, Dr. Jedua Ahmed Dawud; former Caretaker Chairman, Oliver Wubon; and former Director of Finance, Joseph Danladi John. In judgment delivered Friday in […]

Hundreds protested in Dublin demanding accountability after Congolese immigrant Yves Sakila died while being restrained by security guards outside a department store, in an incident many have compared to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in the US. The post Protest in Dublin over death of Congolese immigrant pinned down by security guards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

With millions of Nigerian workers battling rising rents, inflation, and worsening economic hardship, questions are emerging over whether the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and FGSHLB’s proposed N10bn housing intervention will truly benefit low-income earners. In this report, BIDON MIBZAR writes that, for many struggling to put food on their tables, affordability, not availability, […]

The returnees comprised 174 males, 97 females, 137 boys and 89 girls from Kano, Jigawa, Borno, Kaduna among others were repatriated from Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic to Kano.

A House of Representatives aspirant in the All Progressive Congress, APC, Ondo South primaries, Fajimirokun Ajayi, has said that she was dismissed as ‘Omokekere’ meaning a young child, during the exercise. Fajimirokun is contesting for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency, currently represented in the Federal House of Representatives by Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye. Speaking on Channels […] APC primary: ‘I was dismissed as small child from Abuja’ – Ondo Reps aspirant claims victory

A total of 247 workers were underground at the time of the blast, which occurred at 7:29 pm (1129 GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, according to state news agency Xinhua. The post China Coal Mine Blast Kills At Least 90, More Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

Thirty two state governments in Nigeria implemented just 33 per cent of their combined capital budgets in the first quarter of 2026, despite allocating N1.8 trillion for capital projects, according to a new report by Agora Policy. The report said the states spent a combined N3.5 trillion in the period, with capital projects accounting for […]

Mrs Gabbard is the fourth Cabinet member to leave the Trump-led administration. The post US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have signed an agreement to enforce the federal government’s “Nigeria First” policy, in a move aimed at reshaping procurement practices and strengthening local industrial capacity. The agreement was signed on Friday at the BPP headquarters in Abuja, formalising a framework […]

BY ORJIME MOSES, Abuja The chief executive officer of Winterplace Services Limited, Ikechukwu Obi, said the company is increasing efforts to develop Nigeria’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sector through engineering services, workforce training and planned expansion into other African countries. Speaking at the company’s office in Abuja, Obi identified several challenges affecting operations […]

Mondelēz International, has announced the appointment of Ayman Fahmy as managing director, West Africa. In this role, Ayman, whose appointment took effect from May 15, 2026, will spearhead the company’s business operations and accelerate market expansion across the West Africa region. Ayman will also lead Cadbury Nigeria Plc, the company’s listed Nigerian entity, where Mondelēz […]

"I lied to the motorcyclist that she was sick and that I was taking her to my aunt for treatment, but I dumped her body in the river" The post How teacher kidnapped, killed WAEC candidate; wasted N500,000 ransom on betting appeared first on Vanguard News.

The number of student visas issued by the United Kingdom has dropped to its lowest post-pandemic level, while refusal rates have climbed to their highest point in a decade, according to newly released government data. The post UK student visa rejections rise as overseas applications decline appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least 25 teams are assured of a spot in the league phase of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League. With domestic leagues concluding across Europe, several clubs have already qualified for the next season’s competition. This is based on their league positions and the number of teams that UEFA will allow qualify. They include: England: […] UCL: 25 teams qualify for 2026/2027 league phase [Full List]

By Ado Oyeyemi An Osun State High Court sitting in Ile-Ife has sentenced a 30-year-old man, Taiwo Agboola, to death by hanging for the murder of a 62-year-old woman, Mrs Jadesola Olubayo. Agboola was convicted over the killing of the deceased at a palm oil processing site located along the Amula River in Olokemeji Village, [...]

Nigerian activist, JusticeCrack has spoken about his ongoing legal challenges, while calling for accountability, justice and good governance in the country. The remarks were contained in a statement posted on JusticeCrack’s official page. According to the statement, JusticeCrack said his experience had tested him emotionally, mentally and physically, but further strengthened his belief in a […] JusticeCrack breaks silence on detention, vows not to back down

BY OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE, Lagos Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) and its fintech subsidiary HabariPay have announced a mentorship and talent-pipeline programme for students and early-career technologists, following the conclusion of Squad Hackathon 3.0 at the GTCentre. The announcement accompanied the hackathon’s grand finale, which organisers said drew more than 1,600 applications from students and […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with relevant health and safety agencies, have reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening surveillance and preventive measures against the possible spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) through the airports. At a workshop on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Preventive Measures held at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos, […]

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) generated $907.8 million in tax assessments across its member countries in 2025 through targeted audit interventions, with $685.8 million of that figure successfully collected — figures that underscore both the scale of untapped domestic revenue on the continent and the growing operational reach of the pan-African tax body. The […]

Former Real Madrid manager, Iker Casillas, has listed 10 managers that the club should have appointed instead of Jose Mourinho. The LaLiga champions are expected to confirm Mourinho as their next manager, with Alvaro Arbeloa set to leave. Arbeloa himself only replaced Xabi Alonso in January. Casillas, who is a public critic of Mourinho, has […] LaLiga: Casillas names 10 managers Real Madrid should have appointed instead of Mourinho

Civil society organisations and digital rights advocates have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to review restrictions limiting changes to phone numbers linked to Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), warning that the policy could undermine financial inclusion and violate data protection rights. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday,  programmes coordinator of Digicivic Initiative, Mojirayo […]