Abia Governor Alex Otti and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu mourn the death of AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, who died from cancer-related complications. Read tributes here. Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-kalu-mourn-aig-uzuegbu/

CPPE assesses Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting macroeconomic stability but lagging welfare gains. Learn about the impact of fuel subsidy removal and excha Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reforms-stabilised-economy-welfare-lags-cppe/

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and Brighton & Hove Albion Women fall to Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final. Nnadozie made six saves. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnadozie-suffers-fa-cup-heartbreak/

Grange School and St Saviour’s School dominate the Dolphin Swimming League Season 7, retaining their titles as Nigeria’s top swimming schools. Read more! Read More: https://punchng.com/grange-st-saviours-retain-dolphin-swimming-league-crowns/

The Super Falcons have opened camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, for their pre-WAFCON double-header friendlies against Senegal. Get the full squad list and match Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-open-camp-for-senegal-double-header/

Swedish club AIK have initiated negotiations for the sale of Nigerian rising star Zadok Yohanna, eyeing a significant profit. Get the latest on his potenti Read More: https://punchng.com/aik-begin-negotiations-for-yohanna-sale/

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu wins the Süper Lig Goal of the Season for his stunning bicycle kick. Discover details of Onuachu’s award-winning goal and sea Read More: https://punchng.com/onuachu-wins-super-lig-goal-of-the-season-award/

Segilola Resources Operating Limited commissions vital road and water projects in Osun State, boosting infrastructure and creating jobs in host communities Read More: https://punchng.com/segilola-inaugurates-road-water-projects-in-osun/

Following the Oyo abduction, NUT declares a strike. President Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards and intensifies efforts to rescue kidnapped pupils and te Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-abduction-nut-strike-begins-as-tinubu-sends-1000-forest-guards/

The US State Department is funding $3.5m to improve documentation and reporting of religious violence in Nigeria, aiming for accountability and advocacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-commits-3-5m-to-monitor-nigerias-religious-violence/

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle laments Victor Osimhen absence, Ademola Lookman, and others for upcoming friendlies against Portugal and Poland. Find out wh Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-laments-osimhen-lookman-absences-ahead-friendlies/

Nigeria’s banking sector sees a rise in bad loans to 8.03% after the CBN ended regulatory forbearance, exceeding the prudential threshold. Learn more about Read More: https://punchng.com/banksbad-loans-rise-after-cbn-ends-forbearance/

Victor Osimhen clears the air on Galatasaray exit rumours, insisting coach’s comments were taken out of context. He remains committed to the club. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-dismisses-galatasaray-exit-rumours/

Former President Obasanjo advocates for regular health screening to detect and manage diseases like cancer and diabetes early. Learn about the “Lagos to th Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-urges-regular-health-screening-to-tackle-cancer-2/

Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina secures her spot in the NCAA Outdoor Championships, aiming for her first outdoor title. Learn more about Adeshina’s Read More: https://punchng.com/adeshina-qualifies-for-third-ncaa-outdoor-finals/

Tobi Amusan claims her first Diamond League victory of the season, smashing her own meet record in the women’s 100m hurdles in Rabat. Read More: https://punchng.com/diamond-league-amusan-smashes-meet-record-in-rabat/

Ekiti State Government reaffirms its commitment to eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM) and gender-based violence, warning perpetrators of prosecuti Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-reaffirms-commitment-to-end-fgm-gender-violence/

Nigeria Labour Congress rejects governors’ N100,000 minimum wage proposal, insisting on N1m due to high inflation and cost of living. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-rejects-n100000-minimum-wage-proposal/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu assures Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is committed to overcoming the nation’s security challenges, including kidnappings a Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-will-soon-overcome-security-challenges-oluremi-tinubu/

The Flamingos secured an 11-0 aggregate victory over Guinea, advancing to the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-rout-guinea-11-0-on-aggregate/

Nigeria’s forex utilisation surged by 77% in 2025, driven by the manufacturing sector. This indicates a major economic rebound and a shift from consumption Read More: https://punchng.com/manufacturing-sector-drives-77-forex-surge/

A UNICAL graduate shares her inspiring story of resilience and discipline, overcoming years of academic delays and challenges to achieve success. Read More: https://punchng.com/unical-graduate-credits-resilience-for-academic-success/

HYPREP declares Ogoniland free of illegal artisanal refining sites, with 90% success in mangrove restoration. Learn about the ongoing clean-up efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-now-free-of-illegal-refineries-hyprep/

The Inspector-General of Police cautions against indiscriminate recording of police operations, warning it can undermine security and demoralise officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-cautions-against-indiscriminate-recording-of-police-operations/

Ondo State Police arrest six suspects for N71m fraud involving the illegal sale of three heavy-duty vehicles. Read more about the Ondo fraud case. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-arrested-for-n71m-fraud-in-ondo/

By Pavel Ursu Each year on 31 May, World No Tobacco Day highlights the health, social, economic, and environmental consequences of tobacco use. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal: Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction,” emphasizes the growing and troubling trend of the tobacco and nicotine industry targeting children and adolescents. Tobacco use remains a leading risk […] The post World No Tobacco Day: Ending the tobacco industry’s youth manipulation game appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zamfara State Police neutralised one bandit and arrested three others in a raid on Kasuwan Daji, recovering firearms. This is part of an ongoing fight agai Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-bandit-nab-three-in-zamfara-raid/

Lagos State Police Command and LSSTF deploy aerial surveillance to boost Lagos security. Learn how this initiative enhances public safety and rapid respons Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-police-deploy-aerial-surveillance-to-boost-security/

100 residents in Delta State received free medical care from the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, marking the Navy’s 70th anniversary. This free healthcare outrea Read More: https://punchng.com/100-delta-residents-benefit-from-navy-free-healthcare-outreach/

The world has mobilised nearly half a billion dollars to fight the Ebola outbreak gripping Central Africa, yet this “victory” comes with the bitter taste of African inadequacy. Africa secured $498.8 million in pledges, barely $20 million short of the $519 million needed, but the cruel irony is that most of this money came from […] The post The $498.8m fund to fight Ebola appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 16-year-old boy tragically drowned in a Rivers State stream while swimming with friends. Dredging activities are blamed for the increased depth and stron Read More: https://punchng.com/tragedy-as-16-year-old-drowns-in-rivers-stream/

FUTO students boycott classes after a colleague’s killing over N13,500. The SUG demands justice and transparency in the investigation of the FUTO student k Read More: https://punchng.com/futo-students-shun-classes-after-colleagues-killing-over-n13500/

A Nigerian family in Plymouth, UK, lost their home and belongings in a fire, with a 10-year-old hospitalised. Community appeals for support for the Balogun Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-ravages-nigerian-familys-home-in-uk-10-year-old-hospitalised/

The Lagos refuse crisis is escalating, with uncollected trash piling up across communities like Oshodi and Mushin, posing severe health and environmental r Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-refuse-crisis-worsens-as-trash-overruns-communities/

The NSCDC has arraigned 15 Chinese and nine Nigerians in Abuja for alleged illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa State. Learn more about the charges and bail Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arraigns-15-chinese-nine-nigerians-for-illegal-mining-in-nasarawa/

NDLEA operatives intercepted 380 military-grade bullets and over 1.2 tonnes of cannabis in recent Kaduna raids, arresting several suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-380-military-grade-bullets-in-kaduna-raids/