Governor Makinde confirms abducted Oyo students and teachers are still within Old Oyo National Park. Efforts intensify to rescue victims after 27 days. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-oyo-students-teachers-still-within-national-park-makinde/

Edo State schools, temporarily closed due to security concerns, are set to reopen on Monday, June 15, 2026, following enhanced safety measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-schools-to-re-open-monday/

Osun civil society groups protest on June 12, demanding urgent action against worsening insecurity and the release of abducted Oyo pupils and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-protesters-demand-release-of-abducted-oyo-pupils-teachers/

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, NAPS urges the government to implement security and education reforms, and boost youth participation in democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/democracy-day-naps-calls-for-security-education-reforms/

NDLEA Kano Strategic Command raided notorious drug dens, arresting 73 suspects and recovering illicit drugs in a major crackdown on substance abuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-raids-kano-drug-dens-nabs-73/

Oyo State Police Command recovers a hijacked DAF tanker truck and launches a manhunt for suspects, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding lives and prope Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-hijacked-tanker-begin-manhunt-for-suspects-in-oyo/

June 12, (THEWILL) — British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88, his publicist has confirmed. He died peacefully at his home on June 11, 2026, just one month before his 89th birthday. Hockney was one of the most influential British artists of the modern era and a leading figure in the […] The post Renowned British Artist David Hockney Dies at 88 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The two countries unveiled the initiative during the just concluded two-day visit to Nigeria by the UK’s Minister for Africa and International Development, Baroness Jenny Chapman.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery is anticipating to generate about $1 billion through a private placement, valuing the company at approximately $39.1 ‌billion, according to sources and a placement document. The refinery is offering 3 billion ordinary shares at $0.35 per share, with investor demand already exceeding $2 billion, sources said, according to Reuters. Investors must subscribe […]

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away. A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the monarch’s death in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Friday. According to the source, Oba Isioye-Dada died at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness. The source added that a delegation of […] BREAKING: Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Isioye-Dada is dead

As the country seeks lasting solutions to its security challenges, state police is increasingly viewed as part of a broader modernisation of governance—one that places communities at the heart of public safety. The post Is State Police Nigeria’s Journey Towards Smarter, Stronger Grassroots Security? appeared first on Channels Television.

According to him, the Tinubu administration is committed to enriching, expanding and making democracy to flourish. The post June 12: Tinubu hasn’t targeted oppositions, protesters  -  Aide defends president’s democratic records appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Tinubu acknowledged that the fiscal adjustments had imposed economic hardship on Nigerians but insisted they were necessary to rescue public finances from collapse and redirect resources to national priorities. The post Democracy Day: Tinubu says economic reforms are boosting healthcare funding appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles midfielder World Cup Opener: South Africa Crumbled Under Pressure, Not Tactics – Olisehand coach, Sunday Oliseh, has attributed South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the immense pressure of the occasion rather than tactical shortcomings.   Speaking on his podcast after the […]

The Labour Party urges Nigerians not to lose hope in Nigerian democracy despite economic and security challenges, affirming it as the best path to national Read More: https://punchng.com/democracy-best-governance-system-lp-urges-nigerians-not-to-lose-hope/

Nigeria needs credible governance and strong institutions to attract long-term investment and build competitive industries, says Minister John Enoh. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-credible-governance-to-attract-investment-minister/

The World Bank is preparing up to $100bn in financial support for developing nations to mitigate the economic impact of the Middle East crisis. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-east-crisis-wbank-readies-100bn-support-for-developing-nations/

There are a further 119 suspected cases, while 32 patients have recovered. The post Ebola Spreading Into New Areas In Northeast DR Congo —WHO appeared first on Channels Television.

The journalist warned that the trend of Nigerians opting out of the electoral process extends beyond presidential elections. The post Nigeria’s Voter Apathy Crisis Is About The ‘Catastrophic Erosion’ Of Trust — Adeniyi appeared first on Channels Television.

According to him, elections, particularly presidential contests, involve extensive logistical operations that make absolute perfection difficult to achieve. The post ‘Stop faulting outcome, elections are imperfect’ – Fashola tells opposition appeared first on Vanguard News.

LASU Governing Council reappoints Registrar Emmanuel Fanu and appoints Bursar Olabisi Yusuf for a four-year term, effective July 2, after a competitive process.

Over 92 million MTN subscribers are left without airtime credit services after a regulatory crackdown, raising questions about consumer protection in Nigeria.

The five-day media engagement will bring together over 50 editors and journalists from across Nigeria for an extensive tour designed to showcase the achievements, ongoing projects, and developmental strides of the administration of President Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

President Donald Trump will not attend the United States men's national team's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay on Friday, according to World Cup Task Force CEO Andrew Giuliani. The post World Cup 2026: Donald Trump will not attend US opening game appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian equities fell marginally on Thursday as profit-taking hit banking and consumer stocks, erasing weekly gains and reducing investor wealth by N72.74 billion.

ChatGPT and Claude are betting on Spain. Le Chat from France's Mistral reckons Les Bleus will clinch it. And China's DeepSeek and Qwen have a fondness for Argentina. The post AI replaces Paul the Octopus for 2026 World Cup tips appeared first on Vanguard News.

SDP presidential candidate urges Nigerians to uphold democratic values on June 12 Democracy Day, ensuring the sacrifices of heroes are not in vain. Read More: https://punchng.com/june-12-heroes-labour-must-not-be-in-vain-sdp-presidential-candidate/

Haleon’s collaboration with Fidson Healthcare forms part of this approach, reinforcing the value of local production in supporting trusted everyday health brands in Nigeria. The post Haleon introduces new corporate identity in Nigeria, partners with Fidson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The commissioner for health, Henry Ayuk, assured residents that no Ebola case had been recorded in Cross River, urging vigilance and prompt reporting of suspected cases. The post Cross River activates Ebola response system, intensifies border surveillance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day, the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has charged Nigerians to renewed commitment to forge a stronger, united, and prosperous country. In his goodwill message to Nigerians, on Friday, Sani noted that June 12 holds a singular place in the annals of the nation’s history, adding that the historic election of […] Nigeria has demonstrated that democratic institutions can endure, adapt – Uba Sani

The company priced more than 555 million shares at $135 each in a filing with the US markets regulator on Thursday, placing SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies with a valuation of just under $1.8 trillion – ahead of Tesla, Facebook owner Meta and Walmart. The post SpaceX IPO Set For Liftoff In Record Market Debut appeared first on Channels Television.

Stories like that of David and Goliath teach moral lessons especially about victory not necessarily going to the mighty and powerful. The  freedom battles between a sitting United States President  and, a slave girl he owned, are no less intriguing. Such a true life story is usually tucked away as they tell of the humiliation and […]

Singer Burna Boy and his mother celebrate his FIFA World Cup performance, sparking mixed reactions online as fans weigh in on his historic achievement.

Following Alexx Ekubo’s service of songs, a rare video showed how the actor’s wife was protected while leaving the hall. An woman shared a deep observation.

National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, offered Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, but she turned it down. Dickson made this disclosure while speaking at the party’s stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. This comes following the recent internal political wranglings within the […] NDC: We offered Aisha Yesufu House of Reps ticket but she rejected – Dickson

 It is always a delight to test the ideas of a politician against those of the political scientist. Both are concerned with politics and the political, and especially on the question of how a state ought to be governed, and the dynamics of a government vis-à-vis the lives and flourishing of the citizens. And what […]