The US, in its advisory issued on Wednesday, cited worsening security concerns as the basis for authorising the departure of non-essential embassy staff and their families from Abuja. The post US Advisory A Routine Precaution, Not Reflection Of Nigeria’s Security Situation — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

The Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has underscored the importance of actionable intelligence to successful military operations. He said without actionable intelligence in an asymmetric warfare, troops would operate blindly. General Musa spoke at a meeting with Intelligence Community on Thursday in Abuja. He said the meeting aims to review current arrangements, identify […]

The US Embassy Abuja has suspended visa appointments. Find out the details, how it affects applicants, and the status of the Lagos consulate. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-embassy-suspends-visa-appointments-in-abuja-office/

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has led deliberations on a motion seeking the upgrade of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, to a full-fledged university. He declared that the move would “correct a long-standing imbalance in the distribution of higher educational institutions across […]

"We did not seek war and we do not want it," he said in the message read out on state TV, coinciding with 40 days since his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on February 28, the first day of the war. The post We don’t want war – Iran’s supreme leader says in written message appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo State government through the State Agency for the Control of AIDs (OYSACA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening coordination and improving the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS interventions across the state through enhanced collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and key population networks. Speaking at a stakeholders’ coordinating meeting held at the OYSACA […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced direct talks with Lebanon, aiming to disarm Hezbollah and establish peaceful relations amidst tensions over the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.  According to him, the negotiations will focus on “disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon.” Netanyahu earlier said Israel will strike Hezbollah “wherever necessary” as the […]

Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have killed several suspected terrorists during a military operation in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was reported in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation took place on Wednesday at about 7:50 pm, when soldiers […] Troops kill several suspected terrorists in Zamfara

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. Jonathan made the call at the national convening and launch of a research report by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

FirstBank’s involvement in the 2026 edition of the tournament reinforces the potential of ChessMasters to become a launchpad for African children, leveraging chess as a tool for education, empowerment, and leadership development. The post FirstBank partners Eko Hotels & KEY Academy for ChessMasters 2026 Tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, has issued a decisive mandate for African nations to establish domestic cloud infrastructure and data sovereignty or risk permanent digital subservience. The NITDA boss, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the agency’s spokesperson, Hadiza Umar, said this during a high-level strategic […]

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The prices of oil have continued to rise due to concerns over the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, as Iran’s Islamic regime had closed the Strait of Hormuz barely 24 hours after being declared open.  Despite the temporary truce, oil prices rose again on Thursday, with Brent futures climbing 3.1% to $97.70 a barrel and WTI futures […]

The Airport Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, George Ikpe, over the alleged theft of equipment valued at about N15 million from his former workplace, Vovida Communications Limited, an IT solutions company. According to the statement issued by the Command, the suspect was apprehended on April 3, 2026, by operatives of the Murtala Muhammed […] Sacked employee arrested over alleged N15m revenge theft in Lagos

Former Benue State Governor, Sen. Gabriel Suswam, has said that the state was completely locked down for the re-election of President Bola   Tinubu and Gov. Hyacinth Alia. Suswam stated this on Thursday in Makurdi when he visited the state secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Makurdi. The former governor who recently left the […]

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are leading a Sean Combs appeal, asking a court to overturn his four-year prison term for prostitution-related crimes. Read More: https://punchng.com/sean-diddy-combs-asks-us-court-to-overturn-sentence/

Africa will have seven referees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the headline selection has been overshadowed by the omission of Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala following controversy at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. World football governing body FIFA released its final list of match officials yesterday, with Ndala notably absent after scrutiny […]

FIFA announces its list of 52 World Cup referees for the 2026 tournament, including six women, selected as the very best officials in the world. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-unveils-52-referees-for-world-cup-including-six-women/

Football's governing body will also take 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials, who hail from all six confederations and 50 member associations. The post FIFA unveils 52 referees for World Cup, including six women appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has indicated that it is ready to receive the state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, as he prepares to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was disclosed by members of the Bauchi State APC Caucus following a meeting with Governor Mohammed at his Abuja […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently recalibrate his approach to governance, re-engage fully with the demands of his office, and demonstrate the seriousness of purpose required to confront the daunting challenges facing the nation. He made the call in a statement titled “Presidency in Hiding: Atiku’s Camp […]

The African Democratic Congress, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking orders to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission to reverse its decision deleting the party’s top officials from its records. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, follows the removal of the names of Mark, listed as National Chairman, and Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary, from […] The post Just In: ADC Sues INEC Over Removal Of Leaders’ Names appeared first on OsunDefender.

Suspected motorcycle robbers attacked a teacher, Isah Sallama, in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, severing his hand during a violent incident. According to a statement by Nasiru Habu Faragai of the Rano Emirate Council, the attack occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi Road in Buran District. Sallama, who lives in Sarkin Bakar […] Robbers sever teacher’s hand in Kano attack

Kachia Local Government area of Kaduna State has condemned the spread of misleading information surrounding the recent attack in Ariko community, Awon Ward, stressing the need for accurate reporting and closer collaboration between community leaders and security agencies. LEADERSHIP reports that bandits, on Easter Sunday, attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna […]

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs urged an appeals court Thursday to overturn the US hip-hop mogul's prison term of more than four years for prostitution-related crimes. The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks US appeals court to overturn sentence appeared first on Vanguard News.

If the Latin phrase, “status quo ante bellum”, does not kill the ADC, it will make it stronger and better placed in future, not only to beat the APC at its own game – as the APC did to the PDP – but also to become a more viable opposition… In the quest for that […] The post INEC, ADC and the Latin phrase: another view, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops have raided and destroyed a suspected terrorist settlement in Kogi State as part of ongoing efforts to prevent criminal groups from regaining a foothold in the area. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out on […] Troops destroy suspected terrorist settlement in Kogi

The Delta Police spokesperson added that a combing operation of the surrounding bushes is ongoing with a view to recovering additional arms and to apprehend fleeing members of the gang.

FCT police have arrested three FCT kidnap suspects linked to multiple abductions, including a notorious informant, and assured residents of their safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-assure-fct-residents-of-safety-after-arresting-kidnap-suspects/

Global petrol prices were driven higher after the Iran war disrupted oil supply routes, pushing Brent crude above $104 per barrel and fuelling inflation worldwide.

Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday. The post Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atiku Abubakar’s camp criticizes President Tinubu’s ‘absentee leadership’ after he skipped key project unveilings in Lagos. Read why Atiku slams Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-slams-tinubu-for-skipping-key-project-unveilings-in-lagos/

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State deepened on Thursday as the State Chairman, Kennedy Odion, disowned the ongoing congresses and reaffirmed his position as the duly recognised leader of the party in the state. Odion, who was reacting to claims that he had been removed from office, declared that […]

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has claimed that the incessant deadly attacks by terrorists in parts of the country have gone beyond just insecurity. Adeyanju made the claim while reacting to a report purporting that a Brigadier-General of the Nigerian Army was recently killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. There were reports […] It’s no longer insecurity – Adeyanju knocks Tinubu as terrorists gun down Brigadier General

The Bauchi State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday formally announced its resolve to receive Governor Senator Bala Mohammed into the ruling party, as he prepares to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The resolution was reached by members of the Bauchi State APC Caucus after a meeting with Governor Mohammed at […]

ExxonMobil has briefed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on ambitious multi-billion dollar deepwater projects, spotlighting the $7-8 billion Owowo development and a potential $15-16 billion investment in the adjacent Bosi oil and gas field. The oil major shared these plans during a visit to NUPRC headquarters in Abuja, marking 20 years of its […]