Fidelity Bank said Mr Ososuakpor brings impressive cross-functional experience to the Board. The post Fidelity Bank Plc appoints new non-executive director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development and Chairman of the electoral committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Solomon Dalung, has cancelled the governorship primary elections conducted in four local government areas of Nasarawa State over alleged irregularities, violence, and other controversies. Addressing journalists in Lafia at the party’s secretariat on Monday, Dalung […]

The governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has pledged to prioritise youth empowerment, economic revitalisation, and inclusive governance if elected governor of Taraba State. Bwacha made the remarks in an interview with journalists shortly after the State Working Committee (SWC) of the PDP, under the supervision of officials of the […]

Yobe State Police Command rescues an abandoned newborn baby girl and arrests two motorcycle thieves, recovering stolen bikes in intensified crackdown on cr Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-abandoned-baby-bust-motorcycle-theft-syndicate-in-yobe/

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the federal government to urgently intensify efforts to end insecurity in the country, describing the situation as intolerable and deeply concerning. The appeal was made during a peaceful procession in Sokoto State at the end of a three-day national prayer and fasting programme. Speaking at the […]

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development says the agreement with Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in mining technology, exploration and investment. The post Nigeria, Türkiye sign mining cooperation agreement — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Fubara had earlier announced his withdrawal from the APC governorship primary, citing the need to prioritise peace, stability, and unity in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The post Fubara’s Withdrawal From Rivers APC Gov Primary Personal To Him — Yilwatda appeared first on Channels Television.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Kogi State chapter, has condemned the killing of nine pastoralists in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, describing the attack as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement signed by the state secretary of the association, Suleiman Muhammed, MACBAN expressed sadness and outrage over the incident, […]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the intriguing moment an aunt arrived at her nephew's career day in a helicopter. Netizens reacted.

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly manipulating Nigeria’s democratic process and converting the country’s once-celebrated electoral culture into what he described as “Option A-Fraud.” Adebayo made the allegation while speaking on the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the ongoing political transition process, warning […]

May 25 (THEWILL) — The story of inflation in Nigeria is not written in central bank communiqués or quarterly GDP reports. It is written in the cost of a pot of jollof rice. SBM Intelligence has tracked the price of this national staple across markets since 2016, and the trajectory is a chronicle of a […] The post OPINION: The Arithmetic Of Survival: How Inflation Is Pricing Nigerians Out Of Everyday Life appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Travellers have been stranded in heavy traffic gridlock along the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway, with hundreds of motorists stuck for hours. According to eyewitness accounts, the congestion was heavily concentrated between Jere and Katari, forcing motorists to sleep on the road since Sunday. The situation has brought vehicular movement to a halt for those heading to Kaduna […]

Revenue came to N434.9 billion, up from N315.4 billion a year ago as the lender posted a fair rise in interest earned from loans, treasury bills and other investment securities. The post Fidelity Bank’s first quarter revenue up by 38% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Pope Leo XIV has issued a formal apology over the Catholic Church’s historical role in slavery, acknowledging that the Vatican helped legitimise the practice for centuries and failed to explicitly condemn the trans-Atlantic slave trade, which he described as “a wound in Christian memory.” The apology was published in his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent […]

The Katsina State Government has distanced itself from a former aide, Nura Aliyu Garwa, who was recently linked to an alleged kidnapping syndicate involved in the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in Katsina metropolis. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Bala Salisu Zango, clarified that Garwa had earlier been […]

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu Abubakar, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), following his defeat in the Nasarawa State governorship primary election. Adamu cited alleged irregularities and lack of internal democracy in the conduct of the APC governorship primary held on May 21, 2026. In […]

Drama as Osun monarch, Oba Muideen Azeez, is arrested by police at an Ede High Court on charges of arson and armed robbery. He has been remanded. Read More: https://punchng.com/drama-as-police-arrest-osun-monarch-in-court/

Former governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru, has emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship flag bearer ahead of the 2027 general elections in Delta State. Two aspirants contested the governorship ticket: Chief Great Ogboru and Dr Emmanuel Unuafe. The concluded primaries in Delta State, which covered the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, […]

Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Council of Igbo Business Leaders and the South-East Development Commission have collaborated for economic development and integration in Igbo land. According to the duo, it was high time critical stakeholders in the South-East region united to forge a formidable front for the development of the zone to stem the tide of youth unemployment […] Ohanaeze, SEDC join forces to drive South-East economic growth

Signature Bank Limited has reported a significantly stronger financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, reinforcing the Bank’s steady growth trajectory as it continues to strengthen its position within Nigeria’s banking industry. The performance was presented at the Bank’s 4th Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved the Audited Financial Statements for the 2025 […] Signature Bank reports stronger 2025 performance as profit rises to ₦3.59bn 

SA former member of the House of Representatives representing Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency, Herman Hembe, has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship ticket in Benue State. According to the official results released from the primaries, Hembe scored 46,526 votes to defeat his main challenger, Peter Adejoh, who garnered 31,990 votes, while Joseph Waya came third […]

Former Vice-President and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has won the party’s presidential primary election conducted across the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State. The result was announced on Monday by the state chief returning officer, Prof. Aminu Abubakar. “I therefore hereby declare Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate […] ADC presidential primary: Atiku sweeps sokoto with 68,823 votes

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit the earlier exam despite being biometrically verified. The 2026 UTME was conducted between April 23 and April 29, 2026. However, some centres reportedly […]

Under the Golden Initiative for All (GIFA), the pet project of her mother, Patience Umo Eno, the Acting First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Helen Eno-Obareki, has underscored the importance of menstrual hygiene among young girls, advising female adolescents to maintain high standards of cleanliness during their monthly flow. As part of the initiative, […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar secured a landslide victory in the ADC presidential primary in Sokoto, polling 68,823 votes. Read more on his win. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-wins-adc-presidential-primary-in-sokoto/

Giants of Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people through sport with the unveiling of a newly renovated basketball court at King’s College, Lagos. The organisation said it would continue to leverage competitions, tournaments and training clinics to engage and inspire more young people across Africa. The unveiling forms part of Giants of […]

Manchester United have finally ruled out any possibility of selling their captain, Bruno Fernandes, amid reported interest from Saudi Arabia and European clubs. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have started talks to keep the Portugal midfielder at Old Trafford beyond this summer despite a £57m release clause in his contract. Initial discussions between […] Transfer: Man Utd take final decision on Bruno Fernandes

Members of the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday participated in the party’s presidential and governorship primary elections held across Kaduna State. . Our correspondent, who monitored the exercise, reports that party members turned out in large numbers to vote for their preferred presidential, governorship and State House of Assembly candidates. There were no […]

The three aspirants are testing their popularity among ADC members nationwide in a bid to secure the presidential ticket and challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The post Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Battle For ADC Ticket As Party Conducts Nationwide Presidential Primary appeared first on Channels Television.

It added that 69 firearms were recovered from the suspects during the month under review. The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare Mohammed, who disclosed this during a press conference at the police headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, on Monday, said the command also rescued kidnapped and human trafficking victims. Akwa Ibom State Police Command says […] Akwa Ibom: Police nab 178 suspects, recover 69 firearms in May

Residents of Jikwoyi in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, to personally oversee the investigation into the killing of 29-year-old graduate, Blessing Moshood, whose body was discovered in a canal in Abuja. The residents expressed concern over what they described as a slow and inadequate initial response […]

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who visited him to sympathise with the state government over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Yawota and Esinele communities of Oriire Local Government Area. The PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), led by its chairman, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table […]

The United States has strongly denounced the “reckless” advocacy by Hezbollah for the toppling of Lebanon’s democratically elected government. Washington noted that the militant organization has ignored repeated calls from Lebanon’s government to cease its attacks and respect a ceasefire. The U.S. said Hezbollah continues to fire on Israeli positions and move fighters and weapons […] US condemns Hezbollah’s call to overthrow Lebanon government

The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has commenced the grand finale of the inaugural South East Venture Capital Programme (SEVCP), aimed at institutionalising access to growth capital for high-potential businesses across the South East region. The event, held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, brought together 50 finalist ventures selected from over 1,200 applications received […]

Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna, has lost her Instagram page. Phyna’s Instagram page was suspended on Monday amid her ongoing feud with social media critic and influencer, VeryDarkMan. DAILY POST reports that Phyna had accused VeryDarkMan of manipulating the public against her after she turned down his sexual request. Denying the allegation, […] Instagram takes down Phyna account amid fight with VeryDarkMan