The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approved the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to serve in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Yilwatda, who spoke during a media chat, stated that Wike’s role in the APC-led government followed formal consent from […]

US President Trump announces that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks, the first direct negotiations in decades, to ease hostilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-lebanon-leaders-to-hold-talks-says-trump/

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray after recovering from the arm injury he sustained during the club’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool last month, Prompt News reports. The Nigeria international underwent surgery after the setback and was seen training with his teammates on Wednesday, although his arm [...]

Those who know the history say Tinubu trusted Aregbesola deeply. He often asked people if they had consulted Rauf. If Aregbe approved, the matter moved. If he opposed, it died.

Residents of Mararaban Kunini in Lau local government area of Taraba State were thrown into fear and confusion on Tuesday morning after a violent attack that claimed the lives of a forest guard and a suspected herdsman. The incident, which occurred at about around 9am. on 14 April, 2026, began when a forest guard, identified […]

Following the recent security breach in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, the Plateau State Government has allayed the fears of parents and candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), assuring them of adequate security. Parents had earlier raised concerns about the safety of their wards ahead of the examination, particularly in centres […]

A former special adviser to Benue State Governor on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon. Fidelis Unongo, has told former Governor Gabriel Suswam and other Benue North East senatorial aspirants that the seat belongs to Kwande local government area in 2027. Fidelis, the son of former minister of Power and Steel in the Second Republic, […]

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced a Lagos-based woman, Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi, to one year imprisonment for impersonating an official of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in a visa-related fraud. The judgment, delivered on April 14, 2026, followed her prosecution by […] Court jails Lagos woman for impersonating NAFDAC official in visa fraud

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has made a u-turn on his Champions League prediction. Carragher had initially backed Arsenal to go all the way and win the trophy. But despite the Gunners eliminating Sporting to qualify for the semi-final of the competition, he doesn’t believe they can emerge champions. Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid for a […] UCL: Carragher names team that won’t win trophy with semi-final fixtures confirmed

These games offer a rare window to measure depth, integrate fresh legs, and sharpen tactical identity against elite opposition. The post D’Tigress name 21-player squad for WNBA friendlies ahead of World Cup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Vice Chancellor of Augustine University Ilara-Epe, Prof. Anthony Alaba Akinwale, has called for a strong institutional self-reliance, particularly in energy generation. He said as part of a broader reflection on Nigeria’s development journey, communication ethics, and the role of young people in nation-building must be germain. Speaking during the commissioning of the University online [...]

Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for shipping oil and gas, in retaliation for the US and Israeli war campaign. The post US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran Oil Sector appeared first on Channels Television.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, they asked that arms transfers be suspended, given evidence of Israel’s violation of international humanitarian and human rights law. The post UN experts urge countries to stop arms transfer to Israel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, on Wednesday, made history after his team eliminated Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League. The England international was on the scoresheet and also provided an assist as Bayern defeated the Los Blancos 4-3 in the quarter-final second leg encounter played at the Allianz Arena. The outcome of the match […] UCL: Harry Kane makes history after Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday put up 43,750 litres of seized petrol for public auction in Ilorin, Kwara State. The product was intercepted by men of the “Operation Whirlwind” along Niger/Kwara States’ corridor. Addressing stakeholders at the Kwara Area Command, the national coordinator of “Operation Whirlwind”, deputy comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, said the seizure was […]

Gombe State government says its Talasse solar mini-grid project is nearing completion and will soon restore electricity to more than 30 underserved communities in Balanga local government area. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya disclosed this on Tuesday during an inspection of the facility alongside his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was in the state […]

Nigerian lawmakers indicate that contractor payments for the N1.8tn debt from 2024 projects may begin this week, easing financial strain on local businesse Read More: https://punchng.com/n1-8tn-debt-reps-signal-imminent-contractor-payments/

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has terminated the appointment of Aminu Abdullahi, a clerical assistant, from the state service over misconduct. The decision was part of resolutions reached during the commission’s 13th plenary session held on Tuesday, at its conference hall. According to the commission, Abdullahi’s dismissal followed an incident involving negligence while […]

The Benue State Police Command has warned individuals and groups involved in cattle rustling to desist from such unlawful activities. The command stressed that anyone found to be directly or indirectly involved in cattle rustling or in the handling of its proceeds will be treated as a collaborator in banditry and will be dealt with […]

Nigeria is set to host the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar in Abuja, positioning the country at the centre of regional efforts to deepen social protection systems and expand access to social security services across West Africa. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) said it is prepared to facilitate […]

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The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, has distributed relief materials to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State. The exercise, held at Malkohi camp, was conducted in collaboration with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency. Beneficiaries received food and essential items to ease hardship. Poroy reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment […]

IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva advises nations to seek IMF financial support quickly amid global economic pressures to prevent further decline. Read More: https://punchng.com/fast-track-financial-support-imf-tells-nigeria-others/

The chief operating officer of Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited, Ayorinde Ejioye, has been inducted into the Forbes Business Council, a prestigious global network for accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs. According to the company’s statement, Ejioye was accepted into the council on 9th April, 2026, following a rigorous selection process conducted by a review committee. […]

The single non-renewable four-year term for the inspector-general of police (IGP) has been gazetted in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette December, 2025. At the official presentation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette, December, 2025, Nigeria Police Force Regulations, representative of the police reform committee, which handled the production of the reforms, […]

Nigeria’s tertiary education reform drive has once again come under the spotlight as the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc Sonny Echono, emerges 2025 Personality of the Year and Tertiary Education Transformation Champion. The honour, awarded by Aljazirah Nigeria and London during a ceremony held at his office in Abuja recently, […]

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in education and youth development as a strategy to curb insecurity and drive sustainable growth in Adamawa State. Fintiri made this known while receiving the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, at the Government House in Yola. He expressed appreciation to the Turkish government […]

Nigeria’s APC denies causing the opposition crisis, calling it self-inflicted. The ruling party defends Tinubu’s record on democracy, security, and economy Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-crisis-self-inflicted-apc-chair-tells-adc/

In recent weeks, viral meme videos have depicted fictional Iranian military victories, world leaders in subservient scenarios -- dependent on Iranian leaders for oil -- and even the strategic Strait of Hormuz reimagined as a cartoonish toll booth. The post YouTube Suspends Pro-Iran Channel Posting Lego-Style Clips Mocking Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

The Senate, through its Committee on Public Accounts, has set April 29 as the deadline for the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to appear before it and account for the yet-to-be-explained N210 trillion contained in audit reports from 2017 to 2023. The committee specifically directed that the group chief executive officer […]

A United States (US) lawmaker Kimberly Daniels has intensified calls for a major shake-up of the Nigeria’s defence leadership, including the removal or redeployment of the minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, amid worsening insecurity and repeated deadly attacks across the country. Daniels, a US State Representative from Florida, made the call in a […]

New research from Edith Cowan University has shown that diet high in salt could accelerate memory decline in men, underscoring the role of nutrition in maintaining brain health. The study, published in Neurobiology of Aging on Wednesday, found that higher sodium intake was associated with faster deterioration of episodic memory, the News Agency of Nigeria […]

WHO and Gavi call for continued investment and strong political commitment to sustain gains and protect future generations.

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Nigeria’s NCDC places 10 states on high alert for a cholera surge due to heavy rainfall and flood forecasts. Learn about the risks and preventive measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/flood-alert-10-states-risk-cholera-surge/

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has urged opposition parties to stop blaming the ruling party for their internal disputes, insisting that political parties must take responsibility for how they manage their affairs. Basiru made the statement during a media chat on on Wednesday, where he responded to concerns […] Stop blaming APC for internal party crises – Basiru tells opposition