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Governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reviewed the party’s recent primary elections and agreed to engage with the APC National Chairman, Netanwe Yilwatda, and other key leaders as preparations begin ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached during a meeting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), which ended in the early hours of Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, PGF Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, said the governors assessed the outcome of APC primaries nationwide, the recent Ekiti governorship election, and several by-elections where he said the party recorded positive results. Uzodimma noted that the forum also deliberated on issues affecting Nigeria’s democratic system and measures to...

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has fixed October 15, 2026, for judgment in the alleged ₦6 billion money laundering case involving social media personality, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. Justice Mojisola Dada, who is handling the case, reserved judgment after proceedings in the matter involving Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged Mompha and his company on January 12, 2022, with an eight-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy to launder funds obtained through illegal activities, retention of proceeds of crime, failure to declare assets, and possession of documents containing false information, among other offences. The court is now expected to deliver its ruli...

The area surrounding the Federal High Court in Abuja was transformed into a sea of passionate demonstrators this morning as citizens gathered to demand the immediate release of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore during his scheduled court proceedings. The atmosphere was electric with chants of "Free Sowore now!" echoing across the complex. Citizens from various walks of life converged early in the day, turning the judicial grounds into a focal point of public frustration and a rallying cry for justice and civil liberties. Tensions flared during the demonstration when Department of State Services (DSS) officials attempted to restrict the crowd's actions. A major point of contention arose when security operatives reportedly ordered demonstrators to stop documenting the event. ...

A military document has revealed that 104 Nigerian Army personnel have been declared deserters following a Boko Haram attack on their base in Borno State. The soldiers, who were attached to the 162 Amphibious Battalion stationed along the Mandara–Buratai Road, were reportedly declared missing after allegedly leaving their duty post with their personal weapons following the attack. According to a report by SaharaReporters, the soldiers were said to have “absconded” after the June 5 attack, which reportedly claimed the lives of at least eight military personnel. A military source said the insurgents attacked the base around 4 a.m. during rainfall, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries among troops. A military signal marked “RESTRICTED” reportedly confirmed that the 104 pe...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh weather alert, warning residents in Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and other coastal states of possible flash flooding due to expected heavy rainfall. According to the agency’s weather outlook for Tuesday, June 30, persistent rainfall across southern Nigeria may lead to flooding, especially in coastal and low-lying communities. NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms with light rainfall over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, adding that rainfall intensity would increase later in the day. The agency stated that moderate rainfall was expected across the southern region during the afternoon and evening, with a high possibility of flash floods in states including Lagos, Ogun, Ondo...

Nigeria's Ambassador to the United States, Kayode Are, has indicated that President Bola Tinubu could embark on an official visit to Washington before the end of his tenure, with the possibility of meeting U.S. President Donald Trump. Are disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television's programme, Inside Sources, hosted by Laolu Akande. According to the ambassador, the timing of such a visit would depend on President Tinubu's schedule and other logistical considerations. He noted that despite the absence of a physical meeting between the two leaders so far, diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States remains active at various levels. "The relationship between the two, I'm sure, we will be able to get that done one way or the other. Of course, the iti...

Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate surrounding rapper Ycee's "Olodo Uprising" comment, arguing that the problem is far deeper than any individual. Speaking in a recent video, Farotimi said what Ycee described as the "Olodo Uprising" is merely the end result of a problem that has been developing for decades. According to him, he first wrote about what he called "weaponised ignorance" in 1994, describing it as a deliberate system used by the Nigerian state to keep citizens uninformed, which eventually led to widespread poverty and the decline of critical thinking. He argued that what Nigerians are witnessing today is the product of years of elevating ignorance, adding that many people now reject verifiable facts simply be...

Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday, June 30. The Air Peace flight, carrying about 271 Nigerians, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport shortly before 11 a.m. after departing Johannesburg at about 5 a.m. local time. Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) were on hand to receive the returnees. The latest evacuation is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to assist Nigerians who have voluntarily chosen to return home amid rising anti-immigration tensions in South Africa. For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +2348143077239 FOR ...

A total of 102,025 new HIV infections were recorded across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in 2025, with Lagos State accounting for the highest number of new cases at 10,430, according to data obtained from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025. Data obtained by PUNCH also provides a state-by-state breakdown of newly recorded HIV infections, highlighting the geographical spread of the epidemic despite years of intensified prevention efforts by the Federal Government and its partners. The data showed that Lagos recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in 2025 with 10,430 cases. Rivers State followed with 6,287 new infections, while Kano recorded 6,106 cases. Akwa Ibom reported 5,...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday launched a new health centre and academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, to promote early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease. The clinic, built and fully equipped by the FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa, is located on Garun Gabas Road in Hadejia and was named the Oluremi Tinubu Clinic in honour of the First Lady’s commitment to underserved communities. The second project, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, was established by the Federal Government through the National Information Technology Development Agency. The initiative comes weeks after President Bola Tinubu established the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office. Speaking during the inauguration of the clinic and academy in Hadejia, Senator...