Dino Melaye, the ex-PDP governorship candidate in Kogi, has dropped touching emotional memory for Alex Ekubo and popular former lawmaker who was killed on same day.

Famous actor and martial artiste, Jet Li, has shared fond memories of working with late rapper and actor DMX on the films ‘Romeo Must Die’ and ‘Cradle 2 the Grave’. Speaking with PEOPLE while promoting his new book ‘Beyond Life and Death: The Way of True Freedom’, the martial arts icon recalled the strong bond […]

Popular fashion designer, Veekee James and her husband have welcomed their first child, sending fans and celebrities into celebration mode online. The celebrity designer announced the joyful news with stunning family photos and an emotional message, describing their newborn as a blessing and the beginning of a beautiful new chapter. Shortly after the announcement, social […] Fans celebrate as celebrity designer Veekee James, husband welcome first child

Abejide noted that the project aligns with his broader development plan for Yagba, which prioritizes infrastructure, empowerment, and industrial growth across the 71 communities in the constituency.

As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum, discussions around the use of consensus arrangements by political parties have intensified across several states. Recent endorsements within major political parties, particularly the All Progressives Congress (APC), have generated fresh debate over the legality and democratic implications of adopting consensus candidates for […] The post LEGAL EXPLAINER: Written consent remains key condition for consensus candidacy appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about ₦33.8 billion. The post Breaking: Court jails ex-minister Mamman 75 yrs over N33. 8bn fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.

When countries are discussed in global conversations, attention is often drawn to large territories with huge populations and extensive economic influence, yet a number of sovereign states occupy land areas smaller than many cities around the world. Although these nations are limited in geographical size, they continue to maintain distinct political systems, historical identities and […] The post SIZE MATTERS: Exploring the world’s five smallest sovereign nations by land size appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Religious freedom varies widely across the world, and while Christianity has spread to nearly every continent, some countries still have little or no visible church presence due to legal, political, or cultural limitations. In several of these nations, Christians continue to practise privately because public worship is either tightly monitored or officially restricted. Although complete […] The post GLOBAL INSIGHT: Nations where churches remain scarce or heavily restricted appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The strength of a country’s passport has continued to shape how easily its citizens can move across borders for business, tourism, education, and investment opportunities. Across Africa, passport mobility has gradually improved in recent years, although many countries on the continent still face varying visa limitations when compared with nations in Europe, Asia, and North […] The post MOBILITY RANKING: Top 10 most powerful African passports in 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Labour Party in Nasarawa State has elected Asoloko Maku as its new chairman to pilot the party’s affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-lp-elects-new-chairman/

Canada recorded more than 107,000 asylum applications in 2025 as thousands of people sought refugee protection from different parts of the world amid growing humanitarian and economic pressures. Latest figures published by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada showed that the number of asylum requests continued to rise alongside a growing backlog of unresolved […] The post GLOBAL LIST: Top asylum approval countries in Canada appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Her last on-screen appearance was in the 2018 “Lionheart”, which also marked her directorial debut. Category: Nollywood The post After eight-year hiatus Genevieve Nnaji returns to screen in BBC Studios thriller ‘Wahala’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Kaduna State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Efeke Murna Dadaza, has called for an upward review of feeding allowance and monthly stipends for corps members serving in the State, citing the rising cost of living and the need to improve their welfare. Dadaza made the appeal on Tuesday at the closing […]

“They control more than 40 per cent of global GDP, and the decisions they make have serious repercussions on countries like South Africa and in the broader Global South."

The police chief attributed deforestation to indiscriminate logging in spite of threats to environmental sustainability and public safety. The post Commissioner of Police laments rising deforestation in Jigawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Iker Casillas has rejected Jose Mourinho's possible return to Real Madrid, jeopardising Victor Osimhen's potential transfer to the Spanish giants this summer.

The Yobe ADC dismisses claims of a Yobe ADC alliance with the APC, calling allegations by Prof. Muhammad Jawa false, misleading, and divisive. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-adc-dismisses-alliance-claims-with-apc/

A Nigerian man has posted a throwback video of the late Nollywood star Alex Ekubo at his elder sister's traditional wedding. His appearance sparked buzz.

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB put the magnitude at 4.6 and said it struck east of the capital in the Pardis area at a depth of around 10 kilometres. The post Earthquake hits Iranian capital Tehran appeared first on Vanguard News.

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reiterated its commitment to supporting Africa’s economic transformation through entrepreneurship, innovation, trade facilitation and strategic global partnerships. The bank made this known at the Africa Forward Summit 2026 held in Nairobi, where African and European leaders gathered to discuss sustainable pathways for growth, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration. The […]

The evacuation comes as reports emerge of harassment and attacks on foreign-owned businesses, particularly in areas such as KwaZulu-Natal and Durban.

Paul Ibe, media aide to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, has been sidelined by the President Bola Tinubu government. DAILY POST reports that the recent appointment of Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd.), as Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Homeland Security, has been raising dust. […] Ribadu quietly sidelined under Tinubu over US visit – Atiku’s aide alleges

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concern over the increasing cases of abuse against women in Kaduna State, revealing that about 95 per cent of complaints received at its state office come from women. The Kaduna State coordinator of the Commission, Tengu Gwar, disclosed this during a state-level consultative meeting on the National […]

Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of supplying information to Israeli intelligence, according to the country’s judiciary, marking the latest in a series of executions linked to the ongoing conflict with Israel. Since the outbreak of hostilities involving Israel and the United States in February, Iranian authorities have intensified executions, especially in cases tied […] The post Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Israel appeared first on OsunDefender.

Beyond live matches, SportyTV said it would air daily highlights and classic NBA content featuring legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan and Dikembe Mutombo. The post SportyTV lands NBA broadcast rights for Nigeria, three other African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

April 2026 opened with a calm that quickly turned into uneasy market chatter as banking stocks across the Nigerian Exchange began to drift lower in a way that caught even seasoned investors off guard. The broader market still carried pockets of strength, yet the banking segment, often regarded as the backbone of equity confidence, started […] The post Panic or Profit Taking? What drove the April 2026 Nigerian banking stock slump appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The atmosphere across Lagos schools shifted quickly after May 4 2026 when the third term of the 2025/2026 academic session officially resumed. Classrooms that had been quiet during the break began to fill again with students returning under new academic pressure and renewed expectations from the state education system. What followed next was not a […] The post Lagos School Monitoring Exercise: What Inspectors are really looking for after resumption in May 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The conversation around artiste development inside major music labels has always carried emotion, speculation, loyalty clashes, and sharp opinions from fans who feel deeply attached to the careers of their favorite stars. When Mavin Records is mentioned in this debate, the discussion often grows louder because of its visible success stories sitting beside quieter names […] The post Critical look at Don Jazzy’s recent response to allegations of Artiste Neglect at Mavin Records appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A quiet shift is unfolding inside Nigeria’s education and employment space, one that is beginning to reshape how young people think about skill, income, and survival in a tough economy. Across many states, conversations have started to circle around a federal programme that does not just talk about training but attaches real monthly support to […] The post FG opens portal to pay Nigerians ₦22K per month, plus free training – Full Details appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Every major award night usually leaves behind more than trophies, designer outfits, viral speeches, or celebrity photographs. Sometimes, one single observation becomes loud enough to dominate conversations long after the lights go off. That was exactly what happened after the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, when actor Kunle Remi stirred a fresh debate about […] The post Did Stage Crowding ruin emotional winner moments at AMVCA 2026? – Kunle Remi thinks so appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Plateau State Government has declared war on terrorists, vowing decisive action against the wave of coordinated attacks that have affected parts of the state over the past four months. The declaration followed an emergency session of the State Security Council convened on Tuesday by Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Rayfield Government House, Jos. Meanwhile, […]

The lights inside the Eko Hotel auditorium on May 9, 2026 dimmed in a way that felt different from the rest of the night, not because the ceremony was ending or shifting to another award category, but because the atmosphere itself seemed to pause in recognition of something heavier than celebration. The applause that had […] The post Reflective Tribute: Late Nollywood Stars Honoured in AMVCA 2026 Memorial Reel appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

An interesting event unfolded in Abuja on May 9, 2026 that looked on the surface like another routine political reception, yet the atmosphere inside the room carried a different weight that quickly escaped the usual boundaries of party politics. Conversations shifted, cameras lingered longer than expected, and attention drifted away from formal speeches toward the […] The post Natasha Idibia’s political move to NDC— And the 2Baba factor everyone is talking about appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Men of the Edo State Special Security Squad, code-named “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” have arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used as initiation centres during raids in parts of Benin City. The operation followed the killing of a yet-to-be-identified youth in front of the main gate of the University of […]

The night of May 9, 2026 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos unfolded with a rhythm that felt familiar yet noticeably different from previous editions of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, where applause often followed predictability and applause often faded into routine celebration. This year carried a different kind of tension, one […] The post AMVCA 2026: What story does this year’s winners list really tell about Nollywood’s direction? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has explained that the federal government’s decision to exempt some courses from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was driven by data showing declining enrolment in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Agriculture-related programmes across the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Tuesday night, Alausa said the […]