Nollywood actor Emeka Ike expresses feeling unsafe for the first time after his personal data was exposed in an INEC data leak. He initiates legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-felt-unsafe-for-the-first-time-emeka-ike-cries-out-over-inec-data-leak/

Israel pledges deeper AI collaboration with Nigeria, sharing expertise to support job creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Discover how this partner Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-commits-to-deeper-ai-collaboration-with-nigeria/

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, slashes fertiliser price to N28,000 per bag, subsidising half the cost to boost agricultural production for farmers. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-cuts-fertiliser-price-to-n28000-for-farmers/

Veteran actress Hilda Dokubo criticises President Tinubu over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, urging empathy and action to protect citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-you-cant-distance-yourself-from-our-pain-hilda-dokubo-tells-tinubu/

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) plans to blacklist contractors violating procurement rules nationwide to strengthen accountability and curb abuses i Read More: https://punchng.com/bpp-to-blacklist-erring-contractors-nationwide/

The Federal Government assures Nigerians of ongoing efforts to safely rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno states, making their return a to Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promises-safe-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-borno-pupils/

The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria. The post UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Dapo Akinrefon 7 The Anioma State creation Media Director, Mr Tonnie Oganah, on Thursday, warned that the hopes and aspirations of having Anioma State may be dashed if Senator Ned Nwoko’s re-election is threatened. Oganah, in a statement, expressed worry that proposed creation of the new state may be delayed due to divisive nature of […] The post Anioma State creation threatened if Nwoko fails to return to Senate -Oganah appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government warns that climate change poses a significant threat to food security, livelihoods, and national security in Nigeria. Learn more abo Read More: https://punchng.com/climate-change-threatens-food-national-security-fg/

Atiku’s aide calls on DSS to invite Sunday Igboho for questioning regarding his claims about politicians sponsoring kidnappers in Oyo State. Get the full s Read More: https://punchng.com/invite-igboho-for-questioning-over-oyo-school-abduction-atikus-aide-tells-dss/

A student of Lagos State University (LASU), Joseph Otabor, has died after sustaining injuries during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos State. In a statement issued on Thursday, the university spokesperson, Olaniyi Jeariogbe, said Otabor, a student of the Department of History and International Studies, was attacked alongside his friends outside […] The post LASU Student Dies After Armed Robbery Attack in Lagos appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Ranchers Bees are closing in on the appointment of Coach Majin Mohammed as their new technical adviser. According to reports, the move comes after Mohammed left Niger Tornadoes at the end of the 2025-26 NPFL season. Ranchers Bees are reshaping their technical setup ahead of the new season. The […] NPFL: Ranchers Bees set to appoint Mohammed new head coach 

Idris Bolarinwa has resigned as head coach of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Ekiti United, DAILY POST reports. The club confirmed the resignation on Wednesday. The club management said that the young tactician disengagement takes immediate effect. The Ekiti-based club said a new technical crew will be assembled ahead of the 2026-27 season. Bolarinwa led Ekiti […] NNL: Bolarinwa quits as Ekiti United head coach

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) unexpectedly reacted to how actress Funke Akindele portrayed the national currency in her movie Behind The Scenes

A LASU student has died from injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in Iba, Lagos. The university is cooperating with security agencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasu-student-dies-after-armed-robbery-attack/

Google's new Fake Call Detection feature combats impersonation scams by verifying callers in real time, enhancing user security against AI voice cloning threats.

Usiwo Orezinena Jane, famously recognised as JaneMena, is a Nigerian-based dancer, content creator and social media influencer. Read on and find out more.

FC Robo Queens forward, Esther Onyenezide, has promised an improved performance from the team in the quarter-final of the President Federation Cup. Onyenezide scored a brace in Robo Queens Round of 16 clash against Remo Stars Ladies. Ajakaye Opeyemi (brace), and Adegbuyi Oluwakemi were also target for Robo Queens in the 5-3 win over the […] President Federation Cup: Onyenezide vows better display as Robo Queens face Rivers 

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the alleged conspiracy and abduction of Ekiti West Local Council Development Area Chairman, Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and one Funso Ajayi. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu. The statement reads, “The Ekiti […] Ekiti Police arrest three suspects linked to abduction of Ekiti-West LCDA Chair

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate eligible Band-A customers who suffered poor power supply due to grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The directive, contained in NERC Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band-A Customers Arising from Grid Generation […] The post NERC orders DisCos to compensate Band-A customers over poor supply appeared first on Vanguard News.

Google seeks approval to release 32 million sterilised mosquitoes in U.S. trials using Wolbachia bacteria to reduce populations and curb mosquito-borne diseases.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Accord Party chieftain and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to restore the naira to between ₦500 and ₦525 against the United States dollar if elected president in 2027, while blaming the current administration for worsening economic hardship in Nigeria. Hashim made the promise on Thursday at a […] The post Olawepo-Hashim pledges Naira revival to ₦525/$ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wema Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and small businesses with its return as the headline sponsor of Fashion Souk 2026, one of Nigeria’s foremost fashion and lifestyle exhibitions. The bank said the platform remains a strategic avenue for entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners to showcase their products and services, engage customers, […]

Four PDP House of Representatives members from Bauchi State have defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), citing internal party squabbles. This adds Read More: https://punchng.com/four-pdp-rep-members-defect-to-apm/

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin shares his prediction on who is likely to win Nigeria’s forthcoming presidential contest.

Some 2026 FIFA World Cup matches could face delays of more than an hour as FIFA enforces strict weather safety rules during lightning and storms.

There was havey security presence around the access routes to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja over Omoyele Sowore's planned protest, #OccupyAsoRock.

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission, NERC, Sam Amadi, has claimed that only the ruling All Progressives Congress or the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, can win the 2027 presidential election. Ruling out the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Amadi suggested that an assumingly silly suit could deprive the party of opportunity to be on the ballot […] 2027: Presidential victory will go to either APC or NDC – Sam Amadi rules out ADC

Resident doctors of the Federal Medical Center, FMC, Abeokuta, on Thursday embarked on a three-day warning strike over a recent security threat and theft incident that occurred within the hospital premises. The industrial action, which began on Thursday, June 4, 2026, was announced by the President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), FMC Abeokuta, Dr Olanipekun Arise-Kola […] Ogun residents doctors begin 3 days warning strike over theft, security breach in FMC Abeokuta 

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is now expected to link up with the Super Eagles squad ahead of next week’s international friendly against World Cup-bound Portugal, Prompt News Online reports. Iwobi was unavailable for Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw on Sunday. Team officials are also optimistic that defender Bright Osayi-Samuel [...]

The Consulate of Grenada in Nigeria has announced visa-free access for Nigerians as part of efforts to strengthen trade, tourism and investment relations between both countries. The post Grenada offers visa-free entry to Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

  Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has condemned the attack on the Accord Party chairman in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Asimiyu Ajibola, also known as Baba Isila, calling for peaceful political engagement ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. The singer reacted on Thursday after suspected gunmen […] The post Settle With Ballots, Not Guns — Davido Slams Attack On Osun Accord Chairman appeared first on OsunDefender.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified 148 communities in 17 local government areas of Jigawa State as highly vulnerable to flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The warning was issued during a stakeholders’ engagement on disaster preparedness held in Dutse as part of NEMA’s nationwide campaign to strengthen resilience against natural disasters. Representing […] NEMA issues flood warning for 148 communities in Jigawa State

The member representing Iwo State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Rabiu Atanda, has defected back to the Accord Party months after joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a resignation letter dated Tuesday, the lawmaker said the decision was “carefully considered and is based on my personal decision.” “I hereby write […] The post Lawmaker Dumps APC, Returns To Accord After Calling Adeleke’s Administration A ‘Misfit’ appeared first on OsunDefender.

Oby Ezekwesili defends Pastor Adeboye, stating he has consistently spoken on Nigeria’s insecurity and restructuring challenges across administrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ezekwesili-defends-adeboye-says-he-has-spoken-on-insecurity-restructuring/

The reassurance came on Wednesday amid lingering discontent among her supporters over the outcome of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, senatorial nomination process, which denied Yesufu the ticket despite what her backers describe as widespread grassroots support across the FCT. The post 2027: FCT ticket loss won’t stop us — Aisha Yesufu appeared first on Vanguard News.