A former Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHDA )Dr. Faisal Shuaib has secured the Nasarawa West Senatorial Ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   Dr. Shuaib, who is the sole contender for the ticket emerged through affirmation.   The ex NPHDA boss had withdrew from the governorship […]

May 20, (THEWILL) — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary scheduled to hold on Thursday, confirming an earlier exclusive report by THEWILL on the mounting uncertainty surrounding his political future within the party. Fubara announced his withdrawal in a statement issued on Wednesday night titled, […] The post BREAKING: Fubara Confirms THEWILL Exclusive, Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primary appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Discover the top European trophy-winning managers, from Ancelotti’s 5 Champions Leagues to Ferguson’s dynasty. See the full list of football legends. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-best-european-trophy-winning-managers/

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has called out former teammate Patrice Evra after Arsenal were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday. Evra had repeatedly questioned the Gunners’ mentality to win the Premier League title under manager Mikel Arteta. His most viral line was when he compared watching the Gunners to Netflix. “Watching Arsenal is like […] EPL: ‘Where’s your apology’ – Rio Ferdinand calls out Evra after Arsenal win title

Aston Villa produced a ruthless performance on Wednesday night to crush SC Freiburg 3-0 and lift the UEFA Europa League trophy in a historic triumph at Besiktas Park.

The SDP leadership crisis deepens as the Shehu Gabam-led faction expels presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo and 12 others at its national convention. Read More: https://punchng.com/gabam-led-sdp-expels-adebayo-agunloye-11-others/

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that he woke up to a lot of messages from supporters of Arsenal, after they were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday night. Mikel Obi, who played for the Gunners’ rivals Chelsea, has admitted he was initially reluctant to congratulate them. “I woke up to my phone blowing […] EPL: Arsenal fans ‘blew up’ my phone after title win – Mikel Obi

The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku on Wednesday won a third term bid to return to the house as he won the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of assembly for Owan West constituency. The post APC primary: EDHA speaker wins return bid, deputy loses appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Warriors of Zimbabwe have replaced three players in their squad for the Unity Cup, DAILY POST reports. The trio of Tinotenda Kadewere, Divine Lunga, and Bill Antonio  pulled out from the squad due to different reasons. Kadewere is nursing an injury, while Lunga’s club, Mamelodi Sundowns will face Morocco’s AS FAR in the second […] Unity Cup: Zimbabwe reshuffle squad ahead Super Eagles clash 

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, withdraws from APC governorship primaries, citing unity and loyalty, creating political uncertainty in the party.

By Ado Oyeyemi Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn from the forthcoming governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for Thursday, pledging support for whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer. Fubara announced his decision in a statement personally signed on Wednesday night and titled, “My Decision to Withdraw from the Rivers State [...]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and 2027 governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has announced his withdrawal from the race, saying his decision was, among other reasons, in the interest of the party’s unity. Recall that Cole is one of the aspirants for the APC primary election scheduled to hold on Thursday. Read More: https://punchng.com/tonye-cole-withdraws-from-rivers-apc-governorship-race/

The outbreak, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), has already recorded 528 suspected cases and 132 deaths across both countries. The post Ebola: UNICEF raises concern over impact on children in DRC, Uganda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State. Fubara announced his decision in a statement personally issued on Wednesday, saying his withdrawal was driven by a desire to promote peace, unity and stability in the state. According to him, stepping down from the contest should not be […]

The Justice Department charged the influential former president over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots. The post US Indicts Former Cuban President Castro As Pressure Builds appeared first on Channels Television.

Trump and his family were granted immunity from tax audits after settling a $10bn lawsuit with IRS. The directive barred any ongoing or future claims against them.

Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday declared that he would abolish the federal character principle and replace indigeneship with citizenship if elected president in 2027, insisting that Nigerians should be judged by competence and performance rather than ethnicity, region or religion. The post 2027: I’ll replace indigeneship with citizenship — Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Plateau State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has impounded 89 vehicles for using fake diplomatic number plates. The command also impounded other vehicles for overloading and mixloading. The vehicles were impounded during a strategic intervention patrol tagged “Operation Guduma” on Wednesday in Jos. Speaking, Mrs Rebecca Aremu, the Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-impounds-89-vehicles-in-plateau-over-fake-diplomatic-plates-others/

While appreciating the efforts of some state universities that have taken the lead in implementation, ASUU Kano Zone, insisted that the consequences of failing to inaugurate the IMC are also evident in the flawed implementation of another major provision of the December 2025 Agreement, which is the proposed National Research Council (NRC).

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election in Rivers State, declaring his readiness to support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate.

The governor disclosed this on Tuesday while receiving the leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kaduna State chapter, led by its chairman, Auwalu Sarki, during a courtesy visit at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna. The post Kaduna approves N1bn for judiciary workers’ entitlements, seeks stronger ties with JUSUN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A disagreement has broken out between FIFA and hotel groups in the United States over hotel bookings for the upcoming World Cup.

A humble Arsenal supporter shared a photo as proof of his long journey as a fan of the club. This follows Arsenal's Premier League title victory.

Rivers state governor, Similayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship primaries scheduled on Thursday, May 21. The post Fubara withdraws from APC governorship primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race under the All Progressives Congress, APC. Governor Fubara made the announcement in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday. Details shortly… BREAKING: Governor Fubara withdraws from 2027 governorship race 

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Warri South-West Constituency on Wednesday gave the incumbent Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Dennis Guwor, an affirmation as he was the only aspirant for the seat. APC delegates across the 10 wards voted in their localities to affirm Guwor as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election […] Delta Speaker Guwor affirmed as APC candidate amid primary tension

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Tehran were "on the borderline" between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran. The post Trump says Iran talks could lead to deal or fresh strikes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Fubara made this known in a statement personally issued on Wednesday, where he explained that his decision to step aside was not borne out of fear or political pressure, but was a sacrifice […] The post BREAKING: Fubara announces withdrawal from Rivers APC guber primaries appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Top tennis stars are threatening a boycott of major tournaments over ongoing disputes about prize money and scheduling, raising tensions before the French Read More: https://punchng.com/tennis-stars-plan-boycott-over-pay-scheduling-disputes/

The mosque is currently undergoing reconstruction. The post Labourers injured as section of Zaria Central Mosque collapses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has identified three ‘outstanding’ players who helped Arsenal win the Premier League title this season. The three players are David Raya, Declan Rice and Gabriel. Recall that the Gunners were confirmed 2025/26 Premier League winners on Tuesday after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth. Speaking on The Rest is […] EPL: ‘They’re outstanding’ – Alan Shearer names three players who helped Arsenal win title

A FIFA hotel dispute erupts as US hotels accuse the organization of creating ‘artificial demand’ with massive World Cup booking cancellations and pricing i Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-fifa-us-hotels-clash-over-canceled-booking-reservations-pricing/

Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. The post JUST IN: Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primary appeared first on Channels Television.

Today, May 21, 2026, marks exactly five years since an unprecedented tragedy in Nigeria’s history shook the nation to its core. On that day in 2021, the country’s 21st Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, died alongside ten other gallant officers and men in an air crash. The incident that took Attahiru’s [...]

Former John Obi Mikel has admitted that he woke up to a flood of messages from Arsenal F.C. fans after the Gunners clinched the Premier League title. The post My phone was blowing up – Mikel Obi reacts to Arsenal EPL win appeared first on Vanguard News.

Popular Nigerian hypeman, Real MC Fish, has accused his ex-wife, actress Anita Joseph, of having extramarital affairs with some prominent men in society. MC Fish made the allegations on Wednesday while reacting to Frank Edoho’s marital drama on the internet. DAILY POST reports that Frank, a popular Nigerian media personality, had accused his wife, Sandra […] ‘I caught my ex-wife cheating’ – MC Fish alleges amid Frank Edoho’s marital drama [VIDEO]