Former France midfielder, Patrick Vieira, has said Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday night, will “hurt” Manchester City. Kai Havertz headed in what proved to be the winner from Bukayo Saka’s corner-kick in the first half. The result means the Gunners are five points clear of Manchester City. City go to Bournemouth on Wednesday night and […] EPL: Arsenal’s win over Burnley will hurt Man City – Vieira

A 19-year-old man, Okon Wisdom, has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he stole his neighbour’s N425,000. He was docked yesterday before a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly stealing the money. The police charged Wisdom, who lives in Catholic Church Last Gate Karmo, Abuja, with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust […]

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo, has rejected the outcome of Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Primary election in Ekiti State. Akinlayo, who described the primary election as a sham, said the exercise is fraught with irregularities. He explained that no election […]

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that they should go to the primaries since Atiku said he does not believe in zoning. Amaechi made this statement on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on Trust TV. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said this will be […] 2027: ‘Let’s go to primaries, you don’t believe in zoning’ – Amaechi tells Atiku

“The initiative has proven that Nigeria can produce garments at better quality, better pricing and in larger quantities than imported alternatives,” he said.

The war that the United States and Israel launched on February 28 has led to an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 percent of global oil exports passed in peacetime. The post Markets Cautious, Oil Dips After Trump Holds Off On Iran Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

A student group warns of rising campus insecurity in Nigeria, as persistent bandit attacks threaten education and student safety in the northern region. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandit-attacks-threaten-northern-campuses-student-group-warns/

Ahead of Thursday’s All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election in Lagos State, one of the aspirants, Lanre Jim-Kamal, has insisted that there is no officially endorsed candidate in the race, stressing that all contestants should participate in a transparent direct primary process. Jim-Kamal made the remarks on Monday during the unveiling of his five-point agenda in Lagos, […] Only five GAC members supported Hamzat, no consensus candidate in Lagos APC – Jim-Kamal

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, says Nigeria’s problem is not capacity but the decline of patriotic leadership. Olawepo-Hashim made this statement on Monday during a live appearance in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. According to him, Nigeria has never been this weak in terms of security and economy. “Nigeria’s problem is a decline of patriotic […] Decline of patriotic leadership Nigeria’s biggest problem – Olawepo-Hashim

Senator Ali Ndume has picked the All Progressives Congress, (APC) senatorial ticket for Borno South Senatorial District. Ndume was returned unopposed through an affirmation process at the venue of the primary held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. He became the sole candidate after his main rival, Abdullahi Askira, withdrew from the race last month. […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded its nationwide senatorial primaries on Monday, producing a mix of high-profile victories, major upsets, and intra-party tensions across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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A non-governmental organisation, ActionAid Nigeria, has lamented that with Nigeria’s rising debt profile, a new born baby begins life with a loan to the tune of N691,000. Country Director of the organization, Andrew Mamedu, said this on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television. He was speaking on the current Nigeria’s rising debt regardless […] Nigeria’s debt: Newborn already starts life owing N691,000 – ActionAid

Arsenal on Monday night set four records following their Premier League 1-0 win against Burnley. Recall that Arsenal defeated Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to Kai Havertz’s header in the first half of the encounter. However, according to OptaJoe, Arsenal have now kept 32 clean sheets this season, six more than any other side in Europe’s […] EPL: Arsenal set four records after 1-0 win over Burnley

Gilbert Arenas’ kids are rising in basketball and cheerleading. Learn how many children he has, who their mothers are, and how they’re carving their own paths.

By Nkiruka Nnorom The Federal Government has commenced moves to address fiscal and policy bottlenecks undermining Nigeria’s paper manufacturing industry, as part of efforts to boost local production, create jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on imported educational materials. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, disclosed this during a factory tour and stakeholders’ […] The post FG targets N250bn savings in local paper production boost appeared first on Vanguard News.

Controversy and protests trailed Monday’s All Progressives Congress senatorial primaries in Kogi State, even as former Governor Yahaya Bello and other aspirants won in their respective districts. Tension flared in Kogi East Senatorial District where incumbent Senator Jibrin Isah, popularly known as Echocho, rejected the conduct of the primary election. In a viral video, the Read More: https://punchng.com/senator-protests-result-of-kogi-apc-senatorial-primaries/

A group of youth organisations under the auspices of Forum 36 Leadership and Stakeholders have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to name former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari as his campaign director-general (DG) for the 2027 presidential election. In a communique issued after a strategic meeting of the forum, jointly signed by Comrade […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been called upon to release to the public their investigative reports of local government funds and procurement  under the current administration in Ogun State. The request was made in Abuja yesterday by a group, Lygel Youths […]

The executive director of Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI), Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has decried what she described as the structural and deliberate exclusion of women from the ongoing primary elections of political parties across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sydney-Jack, who spoke to journalists in Abuja, called for sanctions against political parties which […]

“Our findings showed that some of the suspects were in contact with the abductors through telephone conversations" The post How informants helped Oyo kidnappers during, after operation – Police appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered an investigation into the building collapse in Abuja which claimed four lives, He directed that the premises be sealed off immediately. Wike also disclosed that an engineer linked to the collapsed structure had been arrested, while the developer would equally face arrest and a […]

By Yinka Kolawole The African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million financing facility for the Bank of Industry (BoI), aimed at boosting industrial growth and strengthening private sector productivity across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. AfDB disclosed this in a statement, noting that the facility would provide medium- and long-term financing support […] The post AfDB unveils $200m support package for Nigeria’s industrial sector appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bandits invaded the Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday, abducting staff, students, and pupils of Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. The post Nigeria Losing Its Humanity, Obi Reacts To Oyo Teacher Killing, Demands Accountability appeared first on Channels Television.

Iyabo Ojo expresses her love for grandson Rakeem by tattooing his name, showcasing the artwork in a stunning video from Canada, while fans admire her striking look.

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has expressed fresh concerns over poor remuneration and unpaid salaries in the media industry. It warned that worsening welfare conditions among journalists are undermining productivity, stifling creativity and posing a threat to Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued […]

The Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation against the United States dollar across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, amid continued demand pressures in the foreign exchange market. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 19, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The North-Central coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and former governor of Nasarawa tate, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has endorsed the governorship aspiration of a former inspector-general of police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. Adamu is a frontline contender for the APC ticket and a staunch ally of Al-Makura. During the visit of the former IGP’s campaign […]

A group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has said that the annual savings from removing the fuel subsidy are insufficient to address Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit. It stressed that Nigeria requires broader, more sustainable funding strategies to bridge the gap. In a policy brief signed by its chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, IMPI argued that […]

A coalition of women groups and civil society organisations has criticised political parties over what it described as declining female representation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups said despite repeated promises by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to promote women’s inclusion in governance, results from ongoing party primaries […]

APM condemns the brutal attack on Oyo schools that resulted in abductions and fatalities, urging security agencies to intensify rescue efforts for victims.

“The framework focuses on reducing flood impact through capacity building, simulation exercises, infrastructure assessments, prepositioning of relief materials, and community evacuation planning,” she said.

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Voters and supporters across northern Nigeria are expressing mixed views over how the region may vote in the 2027 presidential election if former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Kano Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remain on different political platforms. The debate comes amid growing discussions surrounding a possible alliance involving Peter Obi and Kwankwaso on […] Atiku, Kwankwaso alliance could divide northern votes in 2027 — Stakeholders

…As Nigeria’s cotton output crashes by 95% By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has intensified efforts to revive Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment, CTG, industry, following a 95 percent decline in the country’s cotton production from about 200,000 metric tonnes in 2001 to roughly 10,000 metric tonnes in 2025. Minister of State for Industry, Senator […] The post FG unveils plans to revive textile sector, targets 1.5m jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 18, (THEWILL) — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election held on Monday. According to figures announced by the Chief Returning Officer for Ogun East, Dr. Wale Bello, Abiodun scored 75,550 votes out of a total of […] The post Abiodun Declared Winner of Ogun East APC Primaries appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.