Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and private security operatives attached to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, branch in Awka, Anambra State, were involved in an altercation at the Weather Head Estate in Awka, causing pandemonium among residents. Sources said the private security operatives led by the Chief Security Officer, CSO, […] NSCDC operatives, CBN security escorts clash in Awka over missing child

Comedian Basketmouth criticises society's obsession with controversy, arguing that genuine achievements are overshadowed by scandals, impacting ambition.

May 21, (THEWILL) — Barely hours after Governor Siminalayi Fubara withdrew from the 2027 governorship race, another politician from Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area bearing the Fubara name has stepped into the contest after obtaining the governorship nomination and expression of interest forms of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to challenge the expected candidate of the […] The post Rivers 2027: Another Opobo Man, Blessing Fubara Picks NDC Guber Nomination Forms To Challenge Wike’s Anointed APC Candidate appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Kano residents are struggling with an intense heatwave and erratic power supply, crippling businesses and daily life. Learn how the Kano heatwave is affect Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-residents-decry-heatwave-erratic-power-as-businesses-struggle/

Blackburn Rovers right-back Ryan Alebiosu has revealed that making his debut for the Super Eagles is one of the greatest moments of his football career. The 23-year-old Nigerian international earned his first senior cap against Uganda during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, helping his side secure a 3-1 victory. In an interview […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited the Executive Chairman of the Osun State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Ibukun Fadipe, for questioning over issues surrounding the management of Federal Government counterpart grants and the alleged utilisation of intervention funds. The invitation was contained in a letter dated May 19, 2026, and signed […] EFCC invites Osun SUBEB Chairman over grants’ management investigation

Some public officials move through government like passing shadows—present for a moment, then quickly forgotten. Others leave a steadier imprint, reshaping institutions and altering the lives of the people those institutions are meant to serve. Over the past five years, Alhjaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa has steadily built that kind of imprint at the National Hydroelectric […] Nura Wakili: 5 Years of Impact – How Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa is reshaping N-HYPPADEC

The Federal Government has moved to enforce compulsory health insurance coverage for workers in Nigeria’s growing app-based transport, food delivery and logistics sectors, directing platform operators to ensure their workers are enrolled in health insurance schemes. In a directive dated May 15, 2026, obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the National Health Insurance Authority said Read More: https://punchng.com/nhia-directs-ride-hailing-logistics-firms-to-provide-health-insurance-coverage/

The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Oruk Anam Local Government Area Judicial Division has restrained the All Progressives Congress (APC) from enforcing the alleged suspension of Mr. Eseme Eyiboh, a former member of the House of Representatives for Eket/Esit Eket/Onna/Ibeno Federal Constituency, pending the hearing and determination of a substantive motion before the […]

Kwara APC's governorship primary election abruptly suspended amid candidate controversies linked to Governor AbdulRazaq, causing confusion among party members.

Professor Segun Aina has been appointed as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), set to succeed Professor Is-haq Oloyede when his 10-year tenure ends on July 31, 2026. 1. His JAMB Journey Started During NYSCBefore rising to become JAMB Registrar, Aina once served in the examination body during his National […]

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has approved the immediate lifting of the suspension on commercial activities in selected cattle markets across Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi, and Tafawa Balewa local government areas of the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Mukhtar Gidado, who said the decision became […]

Germany announces their 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, excluding goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, who may face a choice between Nigeria and his birth country.

Abutu said the victim regained her freedom following a joint rescue operation involving the police, the military, other security agencies and local security personnel.

Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, has said his emergence as the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial candidate for Osun West would strengthen the party ahead of future elections. Ogunbiyi said this while addressing journalists and supporters after the APC primary election held across the Osun West Senatorial District. According to the primary results earlier published by DAILY […] APC senatorial primary victory will strengthen party ahead of future elections — Ogunbiyi

The gubernatorial primary of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kwara State has been shifted to Thursday. The state publicity secretary of APC, Alh Abdulwaheed Babatunde, announced this in a statement. As at the time of filing this report, majority of the participants in the exercise were still in the various wards casting their votes, unaware […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State, has affirmed Governor Nasir Idris as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The affirmation took place during the APC governorship primary held at Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, on Thursday with delegates and party members from across the state in attendance. Chairman of the […] Kebbi APC affirms Idris as 2027 governorship candidate

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Olakunle Nafiu, has advised parents and guardians to provide adequate transport fares for prospective corps members travelling to orientation camps across the country. Nafiu gave the advice on Wednesday during a forum organised by the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. “It is better for parents and Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-urges-parents-to-give-corps-members-extra-travel-funds/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the notice of election, timetable, and schedule of activities for the conduct of the Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu, disclosed this at a press conference in Enugu on Wednesday, noting that the bye-election has been scheduled […]

Heavy security deployed at Bauchi APC office as seven aspirants contest the governorship primary election for the 2027 polls. Get details on the contenders Read More: https://punchng.com/heavy-security-at-bauchi-apc-office-as-seven-aspirants-contest-guber-primary/

Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa, rtd, has urged Nigerians to rise and counter the toxic pop-culture that glamourises abuse of illicit substances as an acceptable way of life, especially among the youth. This was made known in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and […] Why Nigerians must counter toxic pop-culture that glamourizes drug abuse – Marwa

The African Democratic Congress, ADC) governorship primary election in Plateau State had yet to commence in several local government areas as of 1pm on Thursday due to the non-arrival of electoral materials. DAILYPOST observed that party members and officials in Jos North and Jos South local government areas were “still waiting for materials before the commencement of […] Late arrival of electoral materials delays ADC guber primary in Plateau

The Lagos State Government has rescued 1,315 vulnerable persons from streets across the state and prosecuted 459 beggars through the Mobile Court as part of intensified efforts to tackle street begging, homelessness, mental health challenges, and public disorder.

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The affected local government areas are Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro, Eleme, Tai, Oyigbo, Khana and Gokana.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment Jarvis Jadrolita dragged Kolu for proposing marriage to her. Netizens reacted to the post.

Shittu is set to make history as the first lawmaker to secure a second term in Owode/Onire, potentially breaking a long-standing political pattern The post Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker Rukayat, wins Kwara APC primary appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lawal promoised to sustain and expand developmental projects aimed at improving the living conditions of the people of Zamfara. The post Lawal Emerges APC Consensus Candidate For Zamfara Gov Election appeared first on Channels Television.

Senior Special Assistant to Governor Umo Eno on Research and Documentation, Dr Essien Ndueso, has urged media professionals to uphold professionalism and truth in the discharge of their duties. He also raised concern over the alarming spread of misinformation and unverified reports on social media, stressing that though information travels faster on social media, the […] Gov Eno’s aide tasks journalists on professionalism, decries rate of misinformation

Arsenal boss Arteta said winning the trophy after six-and-a-half years at the helm, was "one of the best feelings''. The post Why I Didn’t Watch Match That Secured EPL Title For Arsenal— Arteta appeared first on Channels Television.

The political atmosphere in Surulere Constituency I has been tense in recent days over the contest for the APC ticket between Barakat Odunuga-Bakare and 4-term lawmaker Desmond Elliot. According to _Within Nigeria_, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare stepped down for Elliot after intervention from Femi Gbajabiamila and other party stakeholders. The move paved the way for Elliot to […] The post Lagos Assembly: What We Know About Gbajabiamila-Desmond Elliot Face-off in Surulere appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Former governor of Gombe State and serving senator Ibrahim Dankwambo has been cleared by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to seek another term in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 elections. Dankwambo, who represents Gombe North in the Senate, was among the aspirants approved by the party’s screening committee for the upcoming National Assembly […] PDP clears Gombe senator Dankwambo for 2027 National Assembly primaries

Actress Etinosa Idemudia has criticised the trend of celebrities posting unreplied direct messages after a person’s death, describing the act as hypocritical and attention-seeking. The post Don’t post my DMs when I die – Etinosa Idemudia appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arsenal’s squad are set to receive significant financial rewards after winning the Premier League title for the first time in over 20 years. According to The Times, players will earn around £6,000 per appearance, along with additional payments from a bonus pool built up across the season through league and cup success. Some players could […] EPL: Bonuses Arsenal players will get for winning title revealed

According to SIMPLAA, Port Harcourt’s increasing commercial activities, daily commuting demands, airport transfers, nightlife, and business movement have created the need for smarter and more reliable transportation solutions.

The Gombe State Police Command says it has uncovered a cache of ammunition hidden near a cemetery in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Wednesday. He said the items were discovered along the Kalshingi Road near a cemetery in […] Police uncover 119 rounds of ammunition hidden near cemetery in Gombe