The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has called for greater responsibility in the recording and circulation of police-related video content, warning that misuse of such materials could undermine officers’ morale, distort public perception, and negatively affect security operations across the country. The post IGP urges responsible use of police-related videos, warns against harassment of officers appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 31 (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has issued a final deadline of July 2026 for the completion of the long-delayed Tabernacle Road project in Itam, Itu Local Government Area, warning that the contract will be revoked if the contractor, Nsik Engineering Company Limited, fails to deliver within the stipulated period. […] The post Eno Gives Nsik Engineering July Deadline, Threatens Contract Revocation appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have uncovered consignments of high-potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands into Nigeria. The post NDLEA foils shipment of high-potency drugs hidden in water purifiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State Police dismiss viral Ikorodu arms arrest video as old, warning against misinformation and urging residents to disregard the outdated footage. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-ikorodu-arms-arrest-video-warn-against-misinformation/

Suspected armed bandits have attacked a vehicle along the Karaduwa-Matazu Road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting two occupants and injuring the driver. The spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. He said the attack occurred at about 11a.m. […] The post Police launch manhunt as bandits abduct 2, injure driver in Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye Afolabi, has said that the recent attacks and security breaches affecting Esiele, Yawota, Ahoro-Dada and neighbouring communities have brought pain, fear and uncertainty to families across the region. Speaking during a visit to the affected communities, the monarch said the abduction of students, teachers and residents had deeply […]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have uncovered consignments of high potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos from Netherlands. The illicit drug consignments, mainly: ketamine weighing three kilograms and 199 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy) pills which were carefully hidden in the water purifier machines, were discovered and […]

Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday joined Real Madrid and Ajax in an exclusive record after winning this season’s UEFA Champions League trophy. The Parisians defeated Arsenal on penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes in Budapest. Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for their respective clubs during the encounter. However, the victory over Arsenal […] UCL Final: PSG joins Real Madrid, Ajax in exclusive record after beating Arsenal

The Nigerian Federal Government will officially declare a public holiday in June 2026, as workers in both the public and private sectors prepare to celebrate.

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have formally presented Senator Sharafadeen Alli to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s governorship candidate, effectively ending months of speculation over who would fly the party’s flag in the state. The delegation to the President was led by former Oyo State deputy governor and […]

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, set for January 16, 2027, is shaped by primaries and consensus deals. INEC enforced a May 30 deadline for parties' disputes.

Peter Obi pledges Rabiu Kwankwaso will be a true partner as Vice President if elected in 2027, outlining plans for a New Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwaso-will-be-partner-as-vp-not-spare-tyre-peter-obi/

Nigeria retained the Afro-Caribbean Football Tournament (The Unity Cup) crown with a surefooted display that flummoxed Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz at The Valley on Saturday night. USA-based midfielder Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi netted a brace to cap a brilliant mini-tournament for himself, with stand-in captain Terem Moffi scoring in-between to ensure despair for the Reggae Boyz’ teeming […]

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigeria is too strong and resilient to be intimidated by insurgents. She stated this on Saturday during a meeting with members of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti. The First Lady expressed confidence that the country’s security challenges will soon be overcome. She noted that the […] Nigeria too great to be intimidated by insurgents — First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has paid a visit to the communities of Esiele, Yawota, and Ahoro-Dada in Ori-ire local government area of Oyo State, following recent security breaches and abductions of schoolchildren and teachers that have unsettled the areas. The monarch disclosed this in a statement shared on his […]

May 31 (THEWILL) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, “to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring Nigeria’s escalating insecurity—marked by mass abductions, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement, and other grave human rights violations—to the attention of the UN Security Council.” […] The post Refer Nigeria To Security Council Over Abductions, Killings – SERAP Tells UN Chief appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Speaking after the victory over Jamaica, Chelle disclosed that multiple members of the squad would be unavailable for the upcoming fixtures, forcing him to rethink his plans ahead of two challenging tests against European opposition The post Osimhen, Lookman out as Chelle reshapes Super Eagles squad for Poland, Portugal friendlies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Speaking after the victory over Jamaica, Chelle disclosed that multiple members of the squad would be unavailable for the upcoming fixtures, forcing him to rethink his plans ahead of two challenging tests against European opposition The post Osimhen, Lookman out as Chelle reshapes Super Eagles squad for Poland, Portugal friendlies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The member representing Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has been affirmed as the consensus candidate of the Labour Party for the 2027 House of Representatives election. Agbese was affirmed on Saturday by members of the Labour Party drawn from the three local government areas that make up the federal […]  2027: Labour Party affirms Agbese Reps candidate for Ado, Okpokwu, Ogabdibo

Member representing Wase Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has expressed support for the ongoing economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that despite the pains, these were “necessary steps” towards guaranteeing a secure future for Nigeria. Wase, who was Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives [...]

Arsenal's hopes for their first Champions League title ended in a penalty shootout loss to PSG, amidst controversy over a missed penalty call against Noni Madueke.

For the Nigerian international, the occasion represents more than just a cup final. It is an opportunity to crown a remarkable debut season in English football with silverware and further cement her reputation as one of the finest goalkeepers in the women's game The post Women’s FA Cup Final: Nnadozie eyes Wembley glory with Brighton appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has mocked activist politician, Aisha Yesufu over her inability to emerge the FCT senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Wike said Yesufu, known for speaking what he termed “grammar” could not win “ordinary” NDC’s primary election in the FCT. Wike made the comments […] FCT: ‘You couldn’t win ordinary NDC primary’ – Wike mocks Aisha Yesufu

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, says Africa must mobilise its estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings to finance the continent’s development priorities. Ould Tah spoke during a news conference at the end of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The AfDB meetings started on […] The post Africa’s $4trn savings must work for its development – AfDB appeared first on Vanguard News.

Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs), traditional rulers, and other volunteers have formed a line of defence in communities, helping track and identify unvaccinated children and report suspected polio cases. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Sokoto’s fight against polio vaccine hesitancy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Obi told supporters that "a New Nigeria is Possible," adding that the political project was larger than any individual ambition. The post Kwankwaso Won’t Be ‘Spare Tyre’ In My Government — Peter Obi appeared first on Channels Television.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands to Lagos. This was made known in statement issued on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, saying the seizure was made at a courier company in […] NDLEA uncovers illicit drug consignments in water purifier machines from Europe

In this interview with Bukola Ogunsina, the director general of Kaduna International Film Festival and Chief Executive of the Northern Film Summit, Israel Kashim Audu discusses the Northern Film Summit, its partnership with Turkiye, the challenges facing the northern film industry, and the many prospects awaitingtalks about the Northern Film Summit, its partnership with Turkiye, […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as running mate to its governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The post Lagos 2027: APC dumps Salu-Hundeyin, picks Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate appeared first on Vanguard News.

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A former mayor in the United States, Mike Arnold, has declared that self-determination is not a crime for any of Nigeria’s ethnic nationalities. Arnold, who is also founder and Chairman of Africa Arise International (Nigeria) and Africa Arise USA, made the assertion in a message tagged ‘The Sokoto Declaration: Principles for the Deliverance of the […] Self-determination not crime for Biafra, Yoruba, northern minorities – Mike Arnold says in ‘Sokoto Declaration’

See the full list of UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Man of the Match awards. Victor Osimhen, Kylian Mbappé, and others received top honors. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-osimhen-mbappe-others-top-2025-26-ucl-man-of-the-match-award/

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has pledged to raise Nigeria’s power supply to 10,000MW in four years. Obi made the promise on Saturday shortly after his declaration as presidential candidate of the party ahead of the next year’s general elections. He said he would not come into government and start making […] 2027: Give us four years, we will fix Nigeria’s electricity challenge

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Saturday declared that the four political parties under the “Rainbow Coalition” in Rivers State will collectively agree on a single governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, shutting down speculation that any individual has already secured the ticket. Wike, who spoke at […] The post Rivers 2027: PDP, APC, LP, AA to jointly pick one governorship candidate — Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

For kidney patients across Nigeria, the Federal Government’s 2023 promise to subsidise dialysis to N12,000 per session remains a mirage. At teaching hospitals, patients are still charged N40,000 to N50,000 per session. With three sessions required weekly, many simply stop coming. Doctors say they watch patients die in waiting rooms, cash in hand, but not […]

Arsenal set a new English club record for UCL earnings despite losing the final to PSG, who topped UEFA's prize money rankings after retaining the trophy.