The Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, has strongly condemned an alleged ambush staged by suspected Fulani militias along the Jol–Sho road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State which led to the killing of a middle-aged man identified as Sunday Darian. The National Publicity Secretary of BYM, Rwang Tengwong, in a statement condemned the […] Plateau: BYM condemns alleged ambush of youths by Fulani militias in Riyom LGA

Tension erupted at a ward collation centre in Garki, Abuja, following a heated disagreement between party agents and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the declaration of Councillorship election results. The incident occurred during the collation of votes for the Councillorship contest, shortly after the chairmanship results had been concluded. Party agents […] Tension as party agents clash with INEC officials at Garki ward collation center

Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of Saturday’s chairmanship election in Bwari Area Council. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Ishaku as the duly elected chairman after he secured a total of 18,466 votes, defeating candidates of other political parties in the contest. The Returning Officer for the [...]

Victor Osimhen is attracting summer transfer interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, but the Super Eagles striker remains focused on Galatasaray win trophies.

Apple has consistently positioned the iPhone as one of the best smartphone cameras on the market, with each new generation bringing improvements in image quality, zoom, video performance, and computational photography. The post Full list of iPhones with the best cameras in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to the party, the victories recorded by the PDP came “against the background of unprecedented intimidation, high-powered money politics. The post FCT polls: PDP hails Gwagwalada victory, heads to court over results appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Ademola Lookman for his strong start at the club but stressed that the Nigerian winger still has room to improve. The post What I want from Lookman aside scoring goals – Simeone appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Head of the Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown (AUMFC) and Mayor of Urhobo Land, His Worship, Dr. Israel Agimor Eshanekpe, popularly known as Akpodoro, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

At 52, I find myself reflecting on 52 reasons why Governor Bago’s leadership style has remained largely without a viable challenger or formidable opposition. Leadership, as political theorist James MacGregor Burns reminds us, is not merely about holding office but about mobilizing people toward shared purpose.   In many ways, Bago’s journey captures that spirit, […]

In Ungogo Constituency, the APC candidate, Aminu Sa’ad Sa’ad, secured 8,975 votes to clinch the seat. His closest rival, Shua’ibu Hashimu of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), garnered 54 votes.

Festus Keyamo criticizes opposition parties’ reactions to the FCT council elections, arguing they only deem the process fair when they are declared winners Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-only-calls-elections-fair-when-they-win-keyamo/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital…

The escalating insecurity situation in Nigeria has been attributed to the failure of governance. This is the submission of the Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan Muslim Community, Professor, Ibrahim Olatunde Uthman. He made the submission on Saturday, 21st February, 2026, while delivering the 14th Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Forestry Muslim Community in [...]

A viral video claims Nigeria will replace the naira with the Eco currency in 2027, causing panic. Officials confirm Eco's development, but no abolition of the naira.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that Umar Abdullahi Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has won the election for the chairmanship of the Abaji Area Council. DAILY POST reports that Abubakar, who polled 15,536 votes, defeated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, who scored 4,547 votes, while the African Democratic Congress, […] FCT Polls: APC chairmanship candidate declared winner of Abaji Area Council

A member of the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Party, ADC in Cross River State, Austine Ibok has berated the national ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC, for the inability to resolve the lingering faceoff between two sister states, which are all governed by the party. Cross River and Akwa A’Ibom States have been locked […] ADC stalwart berates ruling party over oil wells’ altercation between Cross River, Akwa Ibom

…seek government’s, stakeholders’ urgent intervention to tackle menace Elders in Delta State, under the auspices of the Aniocha–Oshimili Elders’ Association, also known as Izu Ikei Aniocha–Oshimili, have expressed concern over The post Delta elders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Iyabo Obasanjo’s 2027 Ogun governorship bid was affirmed by Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, who praised her pedigree and called for greater inclusion of women in politics.

Nigerian-born athlete, Jared Ejiasian has broken the U18 world record in the men’s 60 meters hurdles. The post Meet 16-yr-old Nigerian Jared Ejiasian who broke world record in 60m hurdles appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Kasim Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Announcing…

The Katsina State Government has announced the successful rescue of 21 kidnap victims during a joint security operation conducted in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area of the state. This…

The Chairman, Ward and Local Government Congress Appeal Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, Mr. Jamilu Uwais-Zaki, has described the successful conduct of the ward-level congresses…

What was expected to be a peaceful congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State turned violent on Saturday, as thugs reportedly disrupted…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have foiled bizarre plots by two drug traffickers to move consignments of cocaine and opioids hidden in their stomach and fake baby bump through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano and the Seme land border in Lagos to Europe and other destinations. NDLEA […] NDLEA arrests woman with drugs as Ivorian excretes 82 cocaine wraps at Kano airport

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State said it has defied sceptics with the outcome of its Ward and Local Government Area congresses, which it described as largely peaceful and The post Oyo APC hails peaceful ward, LG congresses, eyes 2027 victories appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Results from four other area councils (AMAC, Bwari, Kwali and Gwagwalada) have already been announced. The post #FCTDecides2026: Result collation continues in Kuje appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ungogo and Kano Municipal State Assembly by-elections, securing legislative seats for its candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-wins-ungogo-kano-municipal-assembly-by-elections/

The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, popularly known as the “Farmer Governor,” marked his 52nd birthday, attracting goodwill messages and tributes from across the state. Among those who felicitated The post Nmaa Ahmed hails Gov Bago’s impactful leadership at 52 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna train report shocking experiences, from ticket racketeering and overcrowding to dangerous mechanical failures. Read More: https://punchng.com/passengers-recount-shocking-experiences-on-abuja-kaduna-train-lament-overcrowding/

The Centre for Kaduna Economic Renewal (C4KER) has declared that Governor Uba Sani attracted over $3.2 billion in foreign investment commitments and mobilised more than ₦1 trillion in domestic capital The post How Uba Sani attracted $3.2bn investments in under three years – Centre appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Garuba said its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC) deployed roving observers across all 62 wards of the FCT to monitor the conduct of the elections. The post Council polls: Group raises concerns over polling unit reassignments, vote-buying appeared first on Vanguard News.

The bye-elections were organised to fill vacancies created by the death of two Kano lawmakers last December. The post APC wins Kano Assembly by-elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The bye-elections were organised to fill vacancies created by the death of two Kano lawmakers last December. The post UPDATED: APC wins Kano Assembly bye-elections as NNPP opts out appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Umar Abdullahi Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the Abaji Area Council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory. The post JUST IN: APC’s Abubakar wins Abaji Area Council chairmanship election appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Police said the women were rushed to a private hospital by family members after their health deteriorated in the early hours of Saturday. Doctors declared them dead upon arrival.

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins clarifies her date with a dispatch rider, addressing backlash and her 'single but not searching' stance amid online drama.