The Edo State Government, in partnership with Google, is training 800 youths in advanced digital skills to prepare them for global opportunities. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-to-train-800-youths-in-digital-skills/

Is a Serena Williams return imminent? The 23-time Grand Slam champ fuels comeback speculation with cryptic answers and re-entry into the anti-doping pool. Read More: https://punchng.com/serena-williams-refuses-to-rule-out-return-to-tennis/

Troops of Sector 7, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), in collaboration with the Zango Kataf Police Area Command, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), forest guards and local hunters, have rescued eight kidnapped victims at Badurum Kasa Forest in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The post Army, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest appeared first on Vanguard News.

Amid US tariff uncertainty and potential Trump policies, Western leaders from the UK, Canada, and the EU are strengthening trade ties with China to secure Read More: https://punchng.com/western-leaders-seek-closer-china-ties-over-us-tariff-uncertainty/

Gunshots and loud explosions of unknown origin were heard late on Wednesday night around the Niamey International Airport in Niger Republic. The incident was disclosed in a post on X on Thursday by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in Lake Chad region. Makama said he was informed by local sources that the airport […] Gunfire, explosions rock Niger Republic airport [Video]

ABUJA – African leaders have been urged to draw strategic lessons from the Abraham Accords, as peace, economic integration and global relevance can be advanced through pragmatic cooperation even when…

The Fusengbuwa Royal Ruling House warns that the Awujale succession must be free from inducement and follow age-long Ijebu customs and traditions. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-amount-of-inducement-should-influence-emergence-of-new-awujale-ruling-house/

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has described reports on the non-payment of personnel promotion arrears published on some online media platforms as misleading and baseless. The post NSCDC denies non-payment of promotion arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has said Nigeria’s stability must be understood beyond the absence of conflict, stressing that true national resilience lies in political legitimacy, economic stability, social cohesion, inclusivity, and effective governance. Speaking at the Advancing Knowledge Exchange Seminar organised by Contemporary World Nigeria […]

A heartbroken mother has appealed to Nigerians for help after her daughter was kidnapped while travelling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp. The post that has already gone viral on X by many users was further analyzed by Trending Explained  on Thursday. In the post, a video shows the woman crying openly in […] Woman storms market, cries out over N30m ransom for abducted corps member daughter 

Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), have emphasised the importance of transparent and coordinated financial management in the conduct of congresses and conventions, ensuring fairness, consistency, and accountability across all states, including those without APC-governed administrations. This is just as PGF reviewed and endorsed the proposed […]

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has officially dismissed a protest made by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, FRMF, concerning alleged infractions committed by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, FSF, during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. CAF disclosed this in a statement via their official website on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports […] AFCON 2025 final: CAF rejects Morocco’s protest against Senegal

Debate on the 2026 Appropriation Bill will begin on Thursday (today) as the House of Representatives commits to scrutinising allocations to critical sectors of the economy, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has said. Kalu disclosed this at plenary while urging lawmakers to carefully study the budget proposal and come prepared with observations and inputs for the […] The post Reps to Commence Debate on 2026 Appropriation Bill Today appeared first on OsunDefender.

In a heartfelt appreciation of the attainment of a new academic rank, the First African UNESCO Laureate and World Records Holder, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, has extended his warmest congratulations…

Jetour Dashing Stakes Claim as Nigeria’s New Benchmark Compact SUVNigeria’s compact SUV segment is witnessing intense competition, and one model fast emerging as a standout is the Jetour Dashing. Fresh…

The House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Navy to halt all eviction activities targeting several communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), pending the resolution of a petition before the National Assembly. This was made known in a statement posted on the verified Facebook page of the Public Complaint Commission (PCC) on Wednesday evening. […]

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has revealed that him and late South African rapper, AKA resolved their feud before his death. The duo fell apart in 2019 after Burna Boy threatened to “deal” with AKA if they ever met. This came after the South African rapper reportedly encouraged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South African […] I quashed my beef with AKA before his death – Burna Boy

Dutch coach, Simon Kalika has admitted his deep disappointment at Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post World Cup will be boring without Super Eagles — Dutch coach appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State following her arraignment over alleged cyber-related offences. Okorie was arrested in Lagos State on Tuesday by operatives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) before being transferred to Abuja for prosecution. Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Lagos State […]

The Senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Alli Ndume, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s inner circle, alleging that the President is being poorly served by advisers who lack political understanding and grassroots connection. The lawmaker stated this on Wednesday during an interview on ARISE Television’s Prime Time. Ndume said growing dissatisfaction in the […] The post Tinubu Had Capable Advisers As Lagos Governor Unlike Now – Ndume appeared first on OsunDefender.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admitted his team were not consistent enough for a top eight spot as his side slipped into the Champions League play-off round on Wednesday. The post ‘We deserve this situation’ – Real Madrid’s Mbappe after missing top eight appeared first on Vanguard News.

Associate Professor of Strategic Communication at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule, has charged editors to consistently apply what he termed the “law of common sense” in newsroom decision-making, warning that professional lapses could endanger public peace and the survival of media organisations. Ya’u made the call in Kano while presenting a paper […]

Nigeria's new tax laws, effective January 1, 2026, offer relief for low-income earners and small businesses, promoting fairness and economic growth with exemption.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed out a string of suspensions and fines to the football federations of Senegal and Morocco, as well as several players and officials, following chaotic scenes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat penultimate week. In a statement released Wednesday night, CAF’s Disciplinary Board […]

Bauchi State Government has assured the family of the late veteran journalist, Malam Dalhat Hamid Bello, of its commitment to settle all outstanding pension payments and gratuity owed to him. The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka, gave the assurance when she led the management staff of the ministry […]

Content creator Sunshine, aged 34, has been buried in Yaba after complications from a fibroid surgery. Colleagues and friends mourn her untimely passing.

Suspected gunmen have killed three mobile police officers in an ambush along the Guga–Bakori axis of Katsina State. The incident has deepened concerns over security on major routes in the area. The ambush reportedly occurred on the Bakori–Lailai Road in Bakori local government area. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers had mounted an illegal roadblock […]

There is a sound that follows the demolition of a home, and it is far more haunting than the roar of excavators or the crash of collapsing concrete. It is the sound of lives unraveling in real time: the piercing cries of mothers searching for missing children, the mute shock of elderly men watching decades […]

The Nigerian stock market closed lower on Wednesday as sell pressure dragged the All-Share Index down 0.33%, with 623 million shares worth N16.5 billion traded.

Four men have been arrested by the operatives of the Osun State Police Command over alleged motorcycle theft. Their arrests, according to a statement by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan and issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, was made possible with collaboration from local security outfits. The suspects, […] Police in Osun arrest four for motorcycle theft

Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to support the fight against insecurity in Plateau State. It however insisted that the recruitment must be community-based to achieve the desired purpose. A statement issued by the chairman, Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP), Isaac Abrak, […]

Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) has declared that Northern Nigeria will overwhelmingly support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. It also cites his reforms, commitment to national unity, and adherence to Nigeria’s power rotation principle. In a statement issued on behalf of the group, the chairman of NYF, Sama […]

The eldest daughter of the late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi, has delivered a heartfelt tribute to her mother, portraying her as a woman of strength and virtue who remained committed to her family despite the difficulties she faced in her marriage. Speaking at the service of songs held in the singer’s honour on Wednesday, her […] Omije Ojumi’s daughter opens up on family struggles 

A disagreement has surfaced in Daura local government area of Katsina State following claims and counterclaims over the endorsement of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for second term in office. While some political stakeholders announced support for the governor’s re-election bid, another group under the banner of Concerned Daura Citizens has distanced the wider Daura community […]

The Naira recorded its third consecutive appreciation against the United States Dollar at the official foreign exchange on Wednesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira rose on Wednesday to N1,400.48 per dollar, up from N1,401.22 traded the previous day. This means the Nigerian naira gained N0.74 against the dollar on a […] Naira records third consecutive appreciation against US dollar

Gunmen have invaded Adam Shiva and Jabi communities in Badakoshi Ward of Bali local government area in Taraba State and kidnapped five persons in the incident The attackers, numbering 27, stormed the farming communities in the early hours of Monday in seven motorcycles, with three armed men on each of them. They also assaulted the […]