France’s trade deficit grew to €6.9 billion in March, fueled by a nearly 50% surge in energy import prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/french-trade-deficit-swells-to-e6-9bn-over-middle-east-conflict/

Germany and Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Süle has confirmed he will retire from football at age 30, citing the mental toll of injury scares. Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-defender-niklas-sule-to-retire-from-football-at-30/

Veteran actor Dele Odule reveals he once priced his own casket during a moment of deep hopelessness and frustration over his career struggles. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-priced-my-own-casket-during-moment-of-hopelessness-frustration-dele-odule/

A meningitis outbreak in Sokoto has claimed 33 lives, with 256 suspected cases reported. Health officials are battling the spread in Northern Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/meningitis-outbreak-kills-33-in-sokoto/

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Africa is training more health workers than ever, but millions still lack healthcare access. At the same time, it said hundreds of thousands of trained professionals remain unemployed or are leaving the continent. In a report inaugurated on Wednesday, WHO said that a deliberate shift linking education, employment, retention, […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, May 8, for the hearing in the suit filed by Mr Nafiu-Bala Gombe against Sen. David Mark and others over the leadership dispute in the African Democratic Party (ADC). Hearing notices had been issued to parties in the suit before trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite. Justice […]

The Police Command in Katsina state has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on crime, arresting 344 suspects and rescuing 27 kidnapped victims in April. The Command spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Katsina while briefing journalists. Sadiq-Aliyu said the achievements followed intensified intelligence-led operations, inter-agency collaboration, and sustained patrols across […]

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has called for greater public participation in voluntary blood donation, emphasising that saving lives should transcend religious, ethnic and social differences across the country. NRCS National President, Mr Oluyemisi Adetayo, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at a Blood Donation Drive and Health Checks event aimed at improving […]

The Enugu State Commissioner for Transport, Dr Obi Ozor, said the government has begun strict enforcement of half-a-million naira fine against motorists caught driving against traffic, otherwise known as one-way driving. Ozor disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu. He said the measure was part of the efforts by the government to curb the increasing rate […]

The Nigerian naira continued its upward movement against the United States dollar on Wednesday, edging closer to the N1,350 exchange rate mark in the official foreign exchange market.   Having increased by over N10 in days, the local currency ended at N1,357 per dollar, bettering the N1,375.5 rate reported early in May. The most recent […]

Federal Court Sets May 18 For Kingibe’s ADC Suspension Verdict By Habeebah Basah The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, fixed May 18 to deliver judgment in the suit seeking to uphold the indefinite suspension of Sen. Ireti Kingibe by the Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the resumed hearing of […]

Report reaching The News Chronicle has it that unknown gunmen have abducted at least eight students of the Engineering Campus of Nasarawa State University, Keffi in Gudi, triggering panic and fear across the university community. Sources say the attack reportedly occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday when armed assailants stormed off-campus hostels situated near the […]

Who are Garth Brooks' daughters? The American singer has three daughters with his first wife, Sandy Mahl. Learn about their education, careers, and families today.

The APC South-West urges Ondo youths to obtain their PVCs as INEC reopens voter registration for the 2027 general election. Learn why it’s crucial. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-urges-ondo-youths-to-obtain-pvcs/

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has dismissed alleged intimidation tactics by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the party. He accused Wike of using his position as FCT minister to fight political opponents within the party, describing the alleged moves as […] ‘You can’t do nothing’ – Umar Sani dares Wike over PDP meeting venue

Victor Osimhen shines in the UEFA Champions League, leading in major individual awards despite Galatasaray's Round of 16 exit after losing 4-1 to Liverpool.

Ogun State police have foiled a truck hijack, recovering a DAF truck and a fabricated rifle. The driver was rescued, and a manhunt is on for the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-truck-hijack-in-ogun-hunt-fleeing-suspects/

It is not the first time the Israeli military has come under fire in recent weeks over soldiers' conduct surrounding Christian statues in southern Lebanon. The post Israeli army probe soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke is a subject of interest from mid-table Premier League clubs, according to Fichajes. According to the website, the clubs have been following the Nigeria international for several months. Ejuke’s dribbling, and explosiveness has attracted him to the Interested suitors. Sevilla are reportedly open to selling the the [...]

“People are living in constant fear,” residents say after fresh killings in Plateau communities. The post Six killed in Plateau as gunmen disrupt mass burial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Where is the Big Brother 24 cast? From Taylor Hale’s rise to TV host, Monte’s career, Kyle BB24’s controversy, and every major houseguest whereabouts.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has highlighted benefits in the ongoing reforms in the oil and gas sector which has attracted billions of dollars in new investments and restoring investor confidence.   Over 50,000 jobs have been created, while Nigeria’s local content level has risen to 61 per cent, with a target […]

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, says the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, does not have any documents of the party. Sani made this disclosure on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He was reacting to the comment of Wike, who […] Wike does not have any PDP documents – Party chieftain, Umar Sani

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude production nosedived to a new 36-year low last month as the Iran war continued to choke off exports from the Persian Gulf and forced further shut-ins, according to a Bloomberg survey.   Output from the Organisation declined by 420,000 bpd to 20.55 million barrels a day (MMbpd) […]

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed fears of a religious agenda in Nigeria, insisting that Muslims were not plotting to eliminate Christians, as religious and government leaders called for deeper dialogue and understanding to address the nation’s conflicts. The Sultan spoke on Wednesday at the first triannual meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious […] The post Muslims Not Planning To Wipe Out Christians In Nigeria — Sultan appeared first on OsunDefender.

Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, has predicted this year’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Kane himself missed out on playing in the final, after they were only able to draw 1-1 with PSG in their semi-final second leg. The England captain scored a last-gasp equalizer, but it was not enough for the […] UCL: Harry Kane predicts Arsenal vs PSG final

Sporting Lagos will battle local rivals Inter Lagos for the Nigeria National League, NNL, title in Ikenne on Friday. Jeffrey Buter’s Sporting Lagos moved top of the Super Four playoff log following a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Doma United on Wednesday. Sporting Lagos have so far garnered six points from two matches, having opened up […] NNL: Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos battle for Super Four title

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reportedly named a former Commissioner for Finance under the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mr. Abimbola Adekambi, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. The State’s Publicity Secretary of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Michael Ogunshina, stated this in a statement […] The post 2027: Makinde Picks Ex-Ajimobi’s Commissioner As Preferred Successor appeared first on OsunDefender.

The police had earlier said 26 persons, including pupils and two wives of the proprietor, were abducted during the 26 April attack. The post Nigeria army rescues abducted Kogi pupils, intercepts ammunition courier appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has sparked fresh reactions online after condemning Nigerians who continue to defend the current APC-led government despite worsening economic hardship across the country.   In a strongly phrased social media post, Fayose pondered why, in the face of growing gasoline prices, electricity concerns, and mounting living expenses, many people […]

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino jokes about $2M World Cup final tickets, defending pricing amidst fan outrage over high resale costs for the 2026 tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/ill-bring-hot-dog-coke-infantino-mocks-2m-world-cup-final-tickets/

The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this on Wednesday in its Selected Food Price Watch report for March 2026. The post Consumers Pay More As Prices Of Eggs, Beans, Local Rice, Others Rise In March appeared first on Channels Television.

Global oil market shifted on the positive note over reports that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease one of the biggest supply disruptions in recent memory.   On the strength of the report oil price fell below $100 a barrel and natural gas […]

The faction described the minister as becoming increasingly “delusional” and apologised to Nigerians for giving him a platform through which he rose from local government chairman to minister of state for education, two-term governor, and now FCT minister. The post Makinde-backed PDP regrets offering Wike platform, apologises to Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

VP Kashim Shettima publicly endorses Senator Ahmed Wadada as the successor to Governor Abdullahi Sule for the 2027 Nasarawa governorship race. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-shettima-backs-wadada-as-nasarawas-next-governor/

Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been appointed a Visiting Scholar at Boston University to research his eight-year tenure and policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/boston-university-names-obaseki-visiting-scholar/