Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu announces Lekki Port Phase 2 development will begin soon, boosting Lagos’s role as West Africa’s maritime hub and trade gate Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-begin-lekki-port-phase-two-development-soon-sanwo-olu/

Everton must pay Burnley over £35m in compensation following a Premier League profitability and sustainability dispute from the 2021/22 season. The Toffees Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-everton-ordered-to-pay-burnley-35m-over-relegation-dispute/

OOU don advocates for prioritizing preventive health education to reduce medical costs and improve public health in Nigeria. Learn how health education can Read More: https://punchng.com/oou-don-seeks-preventive-health-education-to-reduce-medical-costs/

The Gabam-led SDP faction has officially disowned a lawsuit challenging the INEC timetable, stating it was unauthorized and filed without party approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/gabam-led-sdp-disowns-suit-against-inec-timetable/

Nigeria has unveiled a new mineral exploration financing scheme, the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE), as part of a broader push to deepen investment, improve data access and expand value addition in the country’s solid minerals sector. The initiative was formally launched by the minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, alongside […]

A former Chief Security Officer to former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), Abubakar Adamu Mohammed, has called for a tougher response to terrorism and violent crime in Nigeria, arguing that convicted terrorists should face the death penalty rather than rehabilitation programmes. Mohammed, a retired military police officer, made the call in […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the opposition party is jittery that the Accord party party in the State is waxing stronger despite the defection of some lawmakers. The post APC scared as Accord is emerging stronger – Adeleke appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Rivers school proprietress has been arraigned in court for allegedly assaulting a teenage student. Get the full details on the case and court proceedings Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arraign-rivers-school-proprietress-for-assaulting-teenage-student/

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has called for declaration of emergency on security. In a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, the former Vice President decried the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the terrorists and bandits attacks are now targeted at not only wasting […] Atiku calls for declaration of emergency on security

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the declaration of a state of emergency on security, citing increasing attacks on schools and worsening insecurity across the country. Atiku made the call on Wednesday following the reported attack on Government Secondary […]

The Nigerian Army urges media accuracy and ethical reporting, stating intelligence is a strategic necessity for national security. Learn more about the 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/army-seeks-media-accuracy-says-intelligence-not-luxury-but-strategic-necessity/

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Dasuki as the new Chief Imam Fulani of the Ilorin Emirate. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-emir-of-ilorin-appoints-new-chief-imam/

Nollywood stars and gospel singers gathered for Alexx Ekubo’s service of songs in Lagos. The funeral rites for the late actor have officially begun. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-stars-gospel-singers-others-gather-for-alexx-ekubos-service-of-songs/

A legal practitioner based in Jalingo, Barrister Emmanuel Agbo, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate allegations surrounding the collection of screening fees from newly appointed supervisory councillors and special advisers across Taraba State’s 16 local government areas. Agbo, who spoke with LEADERSHIP, urged the anti-graft agency to determine the […]

The final rites for late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo commenced on Wednesday with a solemn Service of Songs held in Lagos State, drawing family members, friends, colleagues and admirers from across the entertainment industry. The post Video: Frank Edoho, Funke Akindele, Chike, others attend Alexx Ekubo’s Service of Songs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Femi Falana and a coalition of groups declare June 12 a day of nationwide protest against worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/falana-others-set-june-12-for-nationwide-protests-over-insecurity-hardship/

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are already producing early positive outcomes and laying the foundation for Nigeria’s long-term recovery, despite ongoing economic pressures on citizens. Yahaya made the remarks in Abuja at the opening of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) Retreat, where he described President […]

A mother, her son, and another man identified as ‘Shanko’ were reportedly found dead on Wednesday in the Egbe Subair area of Ijebu-Igbo. The lifeless bodies of the woman and the man were found in the toilet of their residence, while the four-year-old child was found in one of the rooms within the house. According […] Ogun: Mother, son, man found dead at home; police launch investigation 

The House of Representatives has called for the completion and commissioning of the Oil and Gas Park located in Emeyal, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, as part of efforts to boost local content and industrial development in the oil sector. Lawmakers also urged the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the […]

Meanwhile, former NNPCL Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya Isa, rejected claims that ₦210 trillion was unaccounted for. The post Senate Orders Kyari’s Arrest Over Alleged Missing ₦210tn appeared first on Channels Television.

“We view this incident as a serious breach of regulations and security and the following actions have been taken..." The post FG probes landing of aircraft on Delta roadway appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives has announced plans to pass the State Police Bill on Thursday as part of efforts to address rising insecurity across Nigeria. Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing parliamentary reporters in Abuja on behalf of the 37 caucus leaders in the Green Chamber. Kalu […]

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has said there is no crisis in the party. Dickson made the declaration on Wednesday while fielding questions during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television. He said he has enjoyed the confidence of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and […] 2027: No crisis in NDC  – Dickson

The matter was adjourned till June 17, 2026, for the continuation of the trial. The post Alleged ₦2b Fraud: How Sirika Allegedly Used Ethiopian Airlines As Fake Nigeria Air — Prosecution Witness appeared first on Channels Television.

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have dismantled a suspected drug cartel operating from a criminal hideout in Ikot Ebom Itam, Itu Local Government Area, arresting a suspected ring leader and recovering stolen property and illicit substances. The operation was carried out under the Command’s ongoing Operation Zero Black Spots Initiative (OBSI) following […]

Senator and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has dismissed allegations that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is selling nomination tickets to aspirants, insisting that the party does not award positions based on financial strength. The post NDC not selling tickets to highest bidders — Dickson appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has urged residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to pay their taxes, ground rents and other statutory charges, saying compliance is critical to sustaining infrastructure development and improving public services in the nation’s capital. Tinubu made the appeal on Wednesday while commissioning the full-scope development of Arterial Road […]

Explore the life of Sam Reid, an acclaimed Australian actor known for his role in Interview with the Vampire. Uncover his personal details and relationship status.

A 50-year-old woman, Aisha Sagir, and her four-year-old granddaughter, Aisha Shuaibu, have been killed following a devastating rainstorm that swept through Unguwar Katsinawa in Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning after a heavy downpour was accompanied by strong winds that hit the community, leaving behind a […]

A graduate of Joseph Ayo Babalola University who wrote in her secondary school yearbook at 16 that she wanted to be a lawyer has achieved her dream years later.

The Network of Yobe Civil Society Organisations (NYCSO), in partnership with the Yobe State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has organised a stakeholders’ dialogue to sensitise the public on the implementation of the Yobe State Child Protection Law (2024). The event, held at the Ceders Recreational Centre in Damaturu, brought together representatives from […]

Abia State governor, Alex Otti, says the state is targeting about $200 million annually from medical tourism once its planned Medical City project is completed. Otti said the goal is to tap into the over $2 billion Nigerians currently spend yearly on medical treatment abroad and redirect a portion of that spending into Nigeria’s domestic […]

National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and former Bayelsa State Governor, senator Seriake Dickson, has acknowledged shortcomings in the conduct of the NDC’s primary elections while dismissing suggestions of a deepening internal crisis within the party. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Dickson conceded that some members were dissatisfied with aspects […] Despite flaws at NDC primaries, there is no internal crisis in our party – Dickson 

Esit Eket Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, one of the oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta, has protested its alleged exclusion from the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) fund by Tulcan Energy Resources Limited. The community said the operator of Oil Mining License (OML 14) in the Ntak Inyang area of Esit Eket […]

Alexx Ekubo's sister-in-law has shared what she knows about the late actor at his Service of Songs in Lagos state. She also spoke about his marriage to her sister.

The EFCC alleges former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika rented an Ethiopian Airlines plane for a three-day display, presenting it as the proposed Nigeria Air Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-air-fraud-ex-aviation-minister-rented-ethiopian-airlines-plane-for-three-day-show-efcc/