A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, senatorial aspirant under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has opened up on how the primary election was allegedly manipulated by some party leaders. DAILY POST reports that the activist-turned politician contested for the FCT Senate but pulled out over alleged misconduct by officials. In a lengthy statement […] How NDC senatorial primary was conducted in closed room – Aisha Yesufu opens up

May 30 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has insisted that Nigeria would have slipped into bankruptcy if his administration had failed to remove fuel subsidy, maintaining that the policy decision prevented fiscal collapse and set the economy on a path to recovery. THEWILL reports that Tinubu made the declaration on Friday while hosting state governors […] The post Nigeria Would Have Gone Bankrupt Without Subsidy Removal, Tinubu Insists appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shifted the enforcement of its mandatory Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminal geo-fencing rule to August 1, 2026, and expanded the allowable geo-fence radius from 10 metres to 70 metres. In a circular dated May 29, 2026,and  signed by the director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Dr Rakiya O. Yusuf, […]

A girl who finished secondary school in 2018 and wrote UTME five times celebrated as UI offered her admission. Her experience caught people’s attention.

Africa’s economic growth has been predicted to slow slightly to 4.2 per cent in 2026 before returning to 4.4 per cent in 2027, matching the level recorded in 2025. This is according to the African Development Bank (AfDB) . The forecasts which appeared in the 2026 edition of the African Economic Outlook report ways presented […]

Raheem Sterling, former Arsenal star, arrested after M3 Lamborghini crash. Found with Class C drugs, he has been released on bail. No injuries reported.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the collision between the container vessel MV Maersk Valparaiso and the oil tanker MT Lady Martina at Bonny Anchorage in Rivers State on May 20, 2026. The Bureau has classified the incident as a Very Serious Marine Casualty and has deployed a marine investigation […]

Abia State Governor Alex Otti highlights his administration’s achievements over three years, promising continued people-oriented policies and responsible r Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-promises-people-oriented-policies-responsible-management-of-public-resources/

Gospel musician BBO unveils his fiancée, Tolamise, after wedding rumours. His heartfelt post and matching outfits spark excitement among fans and celebrities alike.

By Ado Oyeyemi Bandits have reportedly killed a councillor and a local government director in Zamfara State over allegations that they were involved in facilitating payments to the Lakurawa terrorist group. The victims, identified as Habibu Jangebe, who represented Jangebe Ward in the Talata-Mafara Local Government Legislative Council, and Alhaji Jamilu Sani, Director of Planning [...]

The deceptive account had frequently alternated its identity, masking itself as a fan page while predominantly impersonating the former president to mislead unsuspecting members of the public.

In a swift reaction, however, the party disagreed with the Court of Appeal's decision. The post Court Upholds Order Nullifying APC Congresses In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria’s push to build a domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry gathered momentum as the Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to local manufacturing, innovation, and technology transfer in the country’s emerging e-mobility sector. The renewed commitment was announced by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, during the inaugural meeting of the Electric […]

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton have predicted the winner of the 2026 UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG.

By Ado Oyeyemi No fewer than 16 people are feared dead, while several others remain missing, following a deadly attack by suspected bandits on Kiliya village near Bagagadi in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. Residents said the assailants struck on Friday shortly after Juma’at prayers, when villagers had gathered to relax and exchange [...]

The managing director of Mouka Limited, Dimeji Osingunwa, has received the Marketing and Business Leadership Award at the ADVAN African Awards for Marketing and Business Excellence 2026. The event drew government officials, industry representatives, multinational executives and other stakeholders from across Africa’s marketing and business sectors. Organised by the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), the […]

The United States announced Friday that it is "dismantling a sophisticated Iranian network" used to obtain sensitive military technology. The post US sanctions Iranian buyers of military technology appeared first on Vanguard News.

At the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Tinubu inaugurated the FEMADEC CNG Daughter Station and Conversion Centre under the Special Palliative Relief on University Transportation (SPROUT) Programme.

A good governance advocate, Isaac Fayose has expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, may lose the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. Fayose was reacting to a viral video that captured a mammoth crowd receiving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede in Ado Ekiti on Friday. Oluyede and his running […] Ekiti Guber: APC is gone – Isaac Fayose reacts as mammoth crowd receive PDP candidate

By Ado Oyeyemi The Katsina State Police Command has arrested six suspects allegedly involved in a violent attack on residents of Keku Village in Musawa Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq. According to the police, the incident occurred on [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A 30-year-old event decorator, Esohe Aigbe, has been brutally killed by suspected attackers in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The incident reportedly occurred on May 27 at Ojo Street in the Ogida area of the city, where the deceased had gone to assist a friend with decoration work for a burial [...]

Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Madueke has joined other formations across the country to commemorate the landmark 70th Anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. As part of the celebration, NNS Madueke executed a series of high-impact civil-military activities and internal celebrations aimed at fostering community development, youth mentorship, and local harmony in Enugu State. Speaking with journalists […]

Akwa Ibom State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed concern over strict implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy by the administration of Governor Umo Eno. The council noted that government businesses at Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) including government media, run the risk of being grounded if the policy […]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a bag allegedly used to collect ransom from kidnapping victims in the kitchen of a prominent Fulani community leader arrested in connection with a series of abductions across the Ijebu axis of the state. The suspect, 67-year-old Muhammadu Abdullai, the Seriki Fulani of Ijebu Ode, [...]

Returning officer (RO) of the 2023 governorship election in Abia State, Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti, has said she declared Alex Otti as winner of the election in line with her responsibility and according to her conscience. Nnannaya-Oti stated this yesterday during the inauguration of multimodal bus terminal named after her in Umuahia, the state capital, saying she […]

An All Progress Congress (APC) chieftain and member, Imo State Council of Elders,  Barr Marcillinus Okechukwu Nlemigbo, has advised leaders and eligible voters in the Southeast to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. He urged them to shun ethnic and tribal sentiments while casting their votes in the 2027 presidential election. Barr Nlemigbo stressed that although […]

This is not the first time the Anambra State Government has announced permit fees for the deployment of campaign materials in the state. The post 2027: Peter Obi, Tinubu, others to pay N50m each for campaign permits in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Jamaica have drafted Manchester United youngster Dante Plunkett into their squad ahead of the Unity Cup final against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in London.

As I draw the curtain on this piece, which may have pitched me against my editor or even some of my friends, let me start by wishing my Muslim readers  Happy Eid al-Kabir, and praying that this Sallah brings them and their beloved family peace, joy, good health, and countless blessings. To my Christian readers […]

A 32-year-old woman and her 18-month-old son were among three persons rescued from wells in separate incidents across Kano State on Friday, according to the Kano State Fire Service. The agency disclosed that the rescue operations followed distress calls received from residents in Warawa and Kumbotso Local Government Areas between 7:06 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. [...]

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Ogbonna Nwuke, has accused Nigerian politicians of legitimising anti-party activities ahead of the 2027 general election. Nwuke, who is also a chieftain  of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the accusation yesterday in a brief a chat with LEADERSHIP Weekend in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State […]

A Nigerian man sparks reactions as he reveals why he kept a massive secret from his parents while they continued praying for his relocation online.

Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has produced its gubernatorial candidate, Comr. Emeka Nkwoala, for Delta State elections in 2027. The former chairman of Labour Party (LP) in the state emerged during the party’s governorship congress in Asaba at the event supervised by INEC officials. In his acceptance speech, Nkwoala said the cardinal objective of his administration, […]

A faction of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has suspended former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Bode George, along with 23 other members over alleged anti-party activities. The post Lagos PDP faction suspends Bode George, 23 others appeared first on Vanguard News.

Now that the dust has settled on most of the party primaries, let us have an honest conversation about what we actually witnessed. The losers are still smarting. The winners are gloating. And the rest of us are sitting here asking the same uncomfortable question we always ask after every election cycle in this country […]

A former England goalkeeper has labelled PSG as clear favourites against Arsenal in the Champions League final, praising their superior strength and experience.