Here are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route paralysed by the Middle East war The post Facts about Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned what it described as rising cases of judicial bullying, accusing some judges of abusing contempt powers to intimidate and unlawfully detain lawyers. In a statement on Thursday, jointly signed by Mazi Afam Osigwe, President, and Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara, General Secretary, the NBA expressed “utmost shock” over reports from […] You’ve 24 hours – NBA demands release of detained lawyers, slams judges

The Nigerian Army will conduct a routine shooting exercise in Liji, Gombe from March 30-31, 2026. Residents are advised not to panic over gunshots. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-urges-gombe-residents-not-to-panic-begins-shooting-exercise-monday/

This edition is strategically curated to inform and educate SMEs on how AI can be applied to scale their businesses in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The post FirstBank empowers SMEs with AI-driven growth strategies, hosts SMEConnect webinar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Northern APC Peace Agenda had applauded the reconciliation between Dauda Lawal and Bello Matawalle, calling it a stabilising boost for Zamfara ahead of 2027.

Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has backed the use of consensus in choosing All Progressives Congress, APC, candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, the Ogun State governorship hopeful under the APC said the consensus approach will produce credible and electable candidates. She rejected […] 2027: Consensus option will produce right candidates – Iyabo Obasanjo

A video of Peller and lover Jarvis at the Alaafin of Oyo's palace shows a rejected kiss attempt, sparking mixed reactions from fans about their relationship.

Kaduna’s Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) holds its combined convocation, graduating 3,000 students, with 305 earning first-class honours. Read More: https://punchng.com/305-kaduna-air-force-institute-graduates-bag-first-class/

A Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has arraigned and remanded a 30-year-old man, Oforbuike Damian, for allegedly killing his mother, Onyema. The post Ebonyi court arraigns, remands man for allegedly killing mother appeared first on Vanguard News.

The country's ruling party said last week officials would lift a cap on coal-powered generation capacity set at 80 per cent and boost the use of nuclear power to about the same level. The post South Korea To Roll Out $17bn ‘Wartime’ Budget appeared first on Channels Television.

Sagagi had served as Chief of Staff to Governor Yusuf, before the office was initially scrapped and he was pushed to the Ministry of Investment, Commerce and Industry.

Tension escalated in Nigeria’s health sector on Thursday as hundreds of healthcare workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations staged a protest in Abuja over what they described as a “dangerous power shift” in a controversial reform bill before the National Assembly. The post Health Sector Crisis: Unions protest ‘Power Grab’ reform bill in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.

A graduate of a popular Nigerian university who earned 60 As and 15 Bs in her courses is trending online after winning many awards and showing off her perfect CGPA.

A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that he was more committed to Formula One "than ever" aged 41 and believes he trains harder than any other driver. The post Hamilton says more committed to F1 than ever at 41 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United Kingdom government has announced an upward review of fees for visa, residency and citizenship applications, with the new rates set to take effect from April 8, 2026. The revised charges, released by the UK Home Office, cut across almost all application categories processed within and outside the UK, including visit, study, work, settlement [...]

The state appears to require a more deliberate shift toward economic productivity and system-based governance…. It is on this basis that one can form a considered opinion. Among those currently emerging in the conversation, there is a strong feeling that Muideen Salako represents a candidate whose focus aligns most closely with the state’s most pressing […] The post Kwara 2027: Between problems, progress and search for a governor who can deliver, By Abdul Alanamu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Nigerian national, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 56-year-old woman he attacked on a street in Leicester, United Kingdom, after crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis. According to a report by Leicestershire Police, the 24-year-old assaulted Nila Patel on June 24, 2025, along Infirmary […]

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique without any offence levelled against them, describing the act as distasteful. The post NiDCOM boss flays arrest of 42 Nigerians arrested in Mozambique, demands release appeared first on Vanguard News.

NMDPRA's petrol import licences raise concerns over fuel quality, threatening local refining investments and consumer safety. Advocates demand transparency.

Health workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations on Thursday staged a protest in Abuja over proposed health sector reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The demonstrators, who converged at the Unity Fountain in Maitama, voiced strong opposition to the legislation, warning that its [...]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed serious concern over reports of judges allegedly bullying and unlawfully detaining lawyers, describing such acts as an abuse of judicial power and a threat to the dignity of the legal profession.

The Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, identified in Hausa as Ekklesiyar ‘Yan’Uwa A Nigeria (EYN), says it is the denomination worst hit by Boko Haram attacks. This is the first time the Northeast-based church group will be proclaiming its vulnerability to violence instigated majorly by insurgents or terrorist groups. The EYN, with headquarters in […] We’re worst-hit church by insurgents, 70 branches displaced – EYN

The report warns that key components of Nigeria’s health security architecture, including disease surveillance, laboratory services and specimen transport systems, are increasingly vulnerable as external funding declines. The post Funding disruptions threaten Nigeria’s disease surveillance system – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An Arewa youth leader, Abdul Dan-Bature, has raised alarm over an alleged threat to his life, accusing Nigeria’s Minister of Defence and one of his aides of targeting him after he criticised the worsening insecurity in Northern Nigeria. Dan-Bature made the claim during a press conference where he appeared alongside his three children in a […]

Her husband, a tricycle rider, said the birth of the quintuplets was his wife’s ninth delivery, as she had previously given birth to twins. The post Mother Of Quintuplets Dies Hours After Delivery In Kano appeared first on Channels Television.

Popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has reacted to Blessing CEO’s cancer claim. DAILY POST reports that Blessing CEO, a controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, announced on Wednesday that she is battling with breast cancer. While soliciting financial assistance from the public for treatment and breast amputation, Blessing said she has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. […] ‘Provide medical evidence’ – VeryDarkMan reacts to Blessing CEO’s cancer claim

Nigerian actress Scarlet Gomez has revealed how therapy helped her navigate the emotional challenges of portraying the complex and villainous character Wura Adeleke in series Wura.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to a Federal High Court ruling in Lagos concerning its earlier intervention in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN), reiterating its regulatory authority and assuring the public of the bank’s continued stability. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank […]

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has turbaned the Magajin Garin Sokoto, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Danbaba, as a Senior Councillor in the Sultanate Council, alongside 26 newly appointed District Heads, in a move aimed at strengthening traditional governance structures across the state. The post Sultan Turbans Councillor, 26 district heads in Sokoto appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued a 28-year-old woman, Mrs Member Ityavber, who was abducted in Tse-Ubena village, Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Media Information Officer of the operation, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu. Zubairu said the [...]

The Gbegnu Boknu Yako Association, GBY, has criticised a protest against the Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna, over the ownership dispute surrounding its Bosso Campus, describing the action as misguided and politically driven. The protest, led by the convener of the Concerned Nigerlites Forum, questioned the ownership of the campus between the Federal Government […] GBY slams protest over FUT Minna Bosso campus ownership dispute

The United Kingdom government has released a lits of new amount for visas and citizenship Nigerians and other foreign nationals from Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has endorsed the use of consensus in selecting political party candidates ahead of the 2027 general election, expressing confidence that the approach will produce credible and electable leaders. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who is seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship […]

‎Lagos State University (LASU) is showcasing actress and filmmaker Chioma Akpota as its Alumni Spotlight this month, a seasonal platform that celebrates former students of the institution who have made a mark in their industries  . ‎ ‎ ‎Chioma Akpota won the Best Actress at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) for her […]

Mr Sagagi served as Chief of Staff to the Governor until 12 December, 2024, when he was redeployed to the Ministry of Investment, Commerce, and Industry. The post Kano governor sacks commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria has aligned with Ghana and 121 other United Nations member states to endorse a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the most heinous crimes against humanity. The motion, championed by Ghana, secured overwhelming backing with 123 votes in favour. However, Argentina, Israel, and the United States opposed it, while 52 […]