Armed assailants reportedly emerged from both sides of the road and opened fire on the convoy conveying the senior government official. The post Zamfara Chief Of Staff Escapes Gunmen Attack  appeared first on Channels Television.

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate , Peter Obi, over his recent comments on the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. Fani-Kayode, in a post on X on Friday, described Obi’s remarks as offensive and disrespectful to those who lost their lives and freedom […]

The Military High Command on Friday announced the arrest of a wanted member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/ESN terrorist group, Simon Chukwumeoru Akpoke, alias “Iron.” In a statement made available to Defence Correspondents on the update of military operations against insurgency activities, the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, […]

Nigeria wastes 38 million tonnes of food annually. The EU and FG are calling for urgent action to tackle food waste in Nigeria and promote sustainability. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-fg-seek-urgent-action-to-end-food-waste/

President Bola Tinubu visited Jos to console victims’ families at the airport, but the decision to hold all engagements at the airport, not affected communities, drew widespread criticism. The post ‘Insensitive, Superficial Show,’ PDP Faults Tinubu’s ‘Airport-Only’ Visit To Jos appeared first on Channels Television.

A coalition of residents, APC loyalists and stakeholders has declared strong support for the senator, insisting that competence, experience and the will of the people should prevail. The post 2027: Supporters reject moves to replace senator appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“The momentum of this success in Karem community in Wase LGA, where high-alert troops successfully disrupted a large-scale movement of terrorists travelling via motorcycles. The post Troops neutralise three suspected bandits, arrest two in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Olufunmilayo Adebomi Ojo, PhD THE forthcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026, presents an interesting political landscape, particularly in terms of gender representation. The final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shows participation from 14 political parties, each fielding governorship candidates and their deputies in accordance with […] The post PERSPECTIVE: Gender, Representation And The Osun 2026 Governorship Election: Reading The Signs Beyond The Ballot appeared first on OsunDefender.

The incident, which drew widespread attention online, sparked speculation about whether the governor had been under threat The post Why I Addressed Crowd From An Armoured Carrier — Governor Mutfwang  appeared first on Channels Television.

Lagos State and a Russian university are exploring scholarships and student exchange programs, strengthening Lagos Russia education ties for youth. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-russian-varsity-explore-scholarships-exchange-programmes/

We Are On The Road To Serfdom The cover of a recent issue of The Economist holds striking relevance to Nigeria’s current political imbroglio. Alluding to international politics and the frequent own goals of political figures, it quoted a well-known adage: “Never interrupt your opponent when he is making a mistake.” This rings true; however, […] The post EDITORIAL: The Threat To Democracy Is Real! appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Middle Belt Peace Forum, MBPF, has described the perpetrators of the recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, as cowards who prey on innocent and defenceless citizens, stressing that such acts of violence are not only inhumane but also a direct assault on the unity and peace of the nation. The Forum condemned […] Jos crisis: MBPF slams attackers, pushes for coordinated security crackdown

The FCT Police Command has strategically deployed one thousand, eight hundred and three (1,803) personnel, alongside operational assets, to churches and recreational centres across the Federal Capital Territory in preparation for the 2026 Easter celebration. In a statement issued to newsmen on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, quoted the FCT Commissioner of Police, […]

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo orders the evacuation of students from the University of Jos following the recent Plateau killings and security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-killings-kogi-governor-orders-evacuation-of-students-from-unijos/

A pregnant woman identified as Oluwakemi Olalere has died as a result of physical assault and emotional trauma experienced from her husband, Aferiwo Olatunji, in Ileogbo, Osun State. OSUN DEFENDER gathered that the incident occurred on March 23, 2026. The 33-year-old mother of two was reportedly killed by her husband, who beat her to a […] The post How Pregnant Woman Died From Physical Assault By Husband In Osun appeared first on OsunDefender.

"The police have been on high alert since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided to award the title to Morocco, but there have been no incidents," a local resident told AFP. The post Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by AFCON title turmoil appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bandits kill residents, soldiers, abduct women and children The post Bandits kill residents, soldiers in Kwara attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Polaris Bank has scheduled a 10-hour nightly system maintenance from April 3-6, 2026. Access to VULTe may be limited during this period. Read More: https://punchng.com/polaris-bank-announces-weekend-night-maintenance/

The spate of killings among rival cult groups in Osun State is on the rise, OSUN DEFENDER reports. In the last two weeks, at least five persons have been killed in a violent cult clash in Ilobu, Esa-Oke and Ede, triggering tension across the towns. According to reports by Naija Confra, the clashes have been […] The post Tension In Osun Communities As Cult Clash Allegedly Claims Five Lives appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, on Tuesday, formally joined the apex Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere. Oyinlola was present at the meeting of Afenifere, held at the residence of the national leader of the group, Oba Oladipo Olaitan. According to him, “When I was Governor, the late Ayo Adebanjo and some other members […] The post Former Osun Governor, Oyinlola Joins Afenifere appeared first on OsunDefender.

Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has formally resigned her position as Minister of State for Labour and Employment in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. The former minister announced her resignation on Friday in a statement posted on her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where she described the moment as the end of a significant phase in […]

Ogun State Police arrest 15 people for obstructing the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, clearing illegal structures and shanties to curb traffic congestion. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-15-for-obstructing-traffic-on-lagos-abeokuta-expressway-clear-illegal-structures/

Ondo State Secretary to the Government, Taiwo Fasoranti, has resigned his position to contest the Ondo Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-ssg-resigns-to-contest-2027-senate-seat/

Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has said no arrests have yet been made over the recent attack in Jos, but assured that security agencies are working with “actionable intelligence” to apprehend the perpetrators. The post Plateau attack: No arrest yet — Mutfwang appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Professor of Literary Theory and Culture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Chijioke Uwasomba, has explained that the idea of State Police in Nigeria could be detrimental to society. Prof Uwasomba, who spoke at the public presentation of Crime Beat Reporting in Nigeria written by a veteran crime journalist, Mr. Frank Oshanugor, warned against undermining history […] The post OAU Don Cautions Against State Police In Nigeria appeared first on OsunDefender.

..says President’s actions superficial The camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s Thursday visit to Jos, alleging that his actions and utterances exposed his “insensitivity” to the victims. Tinubu was in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, to commiserate with the families of the victims. ALSO […]

Suspected jihadists have kidnapped seven Chadians in neighbouring Niger, one of whom has been killed, Chad's embassy said on Friday. The post Chad says 7 kidnapped by Boko Haram, 1 dead in Niger appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gombe State Police confirm the continuation of the nightly motorcycle ban from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb criminal activities in the metropolis. Read More: https://punchng.com/night-motorcycle-ban-continues-in-gombe-metropolis-police/

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country. The post New tax laws: NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties appeared first on Vanguard News.

Femi Fani-Kayode blasts Obi over a post on NADECO, saying the Labour Party candidate will never become president of Nigeria for his comments. Read More: https://punchng.com/you-shall-never-become-president-fani-kayode-blasts-obi-over-nadeco-post/

The finance minister described the war in the Middle East as unfortunate but said President Bola Tinubu had mandated an increased production even before the crisis began.

Workers of Seplat Energy have commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues and stalled negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. The post Seplat workers begin indefinite strike over welfare concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu will, on Saturday, April 4, embark on an official visit to Ogun State, as the Gateway State prepares to witness the commissioning and inspection of a sweeping array of landmark projects—an indication of its bold stride toward infrastructural transformation, economic expansion, and improved service delivery. According to a statement issued by the […]

Traders in Calabar‘s major markets are lamenting the devastating effects of rising fuel prices on their businesses, warning that this has led to decreased customer turnout and diminished profits during the Easter selling period. At Mbukpa Market in Calabar South, Aniefiok Essien, Chairman of the Meat Sellers Association, noted that rising transportation costs have severely […]

U.S. lawmakers condemn escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria, tying future security aid to the government’s action to end the persecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmakers-seek-end-to-persecution-of-christians-in-nigeria/

Reports claim a US jet downed over Iran amid an escalating conflict. US special forces have rescued one crew member as Iran offers a bounty for the other. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-warplane-downed-over-iran-one-crew-rescued/