Yobe Police Command uncovers an illegal gun factory in Potiskum, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms. Read more about the raid and ongoing inv Read More: https://punchng.com/police-uncover-illegal-gun-factory-arrest-seven-in-yobe/

Suspected bandits attacked a Kwara community, killing one man and abducting two women. Police confirm the Kwara kidnapping incident and are trailing the at Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-man-kidnap-two-women-in-kwara-community/

Teachers in Mexico toppled football player statues and threaten World Cup protests over salary and pension demands. Learn more about the CNTE’s actions. Read More: https://punchng.com/protesting-teachers-in-mexico-topple-player-statues-days-before-world-cup/

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday rolled out 79 locally-assembled advanced ambulances for tertiary hospitals across Nigeria, in a bid to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery and reduce avoidable deaths nationwide. The post Tinubu deploys 79 locally-assembled ambulances to tertiary hospitals nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester United’s 13 representatives for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament have been allocated their shirt numbers. The squad lists have been formally submitted before the competition gets underway on Thursday, 11 June. Players can still be changed due to serious injury or illness, up to 24 hours before a team’s opening match. However, three Man […] World Cup 2026: Squad numbers for 13 Man Utd players confirmed

The Federal Government has unveiled new guidelines for the safe and efficient interconnection of solar mini-grids to electricity distribution networks, in a move aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment and expanding electricity access across Nigeria. The post FG unveils mini-grid interconnection guidelines appeared first on Vanguard News.

Some 321 cases have now been confirmed in the DR Congo, including 48 deaths, while nine confirmed cases have been registered in neighbouring Uganda, including one fatality. The post Ebola: FG Boosts Land Border, Airport Surveillance, Screening appeared first on Channels Television.

This is indeed not the best of time for Nigerians following the rising cost of Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG and other essential commodoties and services in the country. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that this sudden price increase has given rise many households and users of the product looking for possible alternatives. However, when our reporter visited […] The post Nigerians Go Back To Firewood Over Rising Cost Of Cooking Gas, Kerosene  appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The wait is almost over for fans of Big Brother Naija Season 10 dubbed 10/10. 8 months after the housemates left the BBNaija house, they are set to reunite for what promises to be one of the most talked-about reality TV events of the year. Scheduled to premiere this June, the reunion will bring the […] The post BBNaija 10/10 Reunion: 5 things to know before the drama begins appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Bandits, who abducted former Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar Batsari, and his wife in Katsina State have reportedly demanded a prisoner exchange for their release. Sources familiar with the development told The Guardian that the bandit leader, identified as Kachallah Muhammad, established contact with the family on Monday, less than 48 hours after the abduction along […] Bandits reject ransom, demand prisoner exchange for abducted retired General, wife in Katsina

Kanyinsola Ajayi just rewrote Nigerian sprinting history. The 21-year-old Auburn University sprinter clocked 9.84s in the 100m at the NCAA East Regionals, breaking Olusoji Fasuba’s 9.85s national record that stood since 2006.  With a legal +0.4m/s wind, Ajayi won his heat, qualified for NCAA Championships, and shot to No. 1 in the world for 2026. […] The post Who is Kanyinsola Ajayi? The World Fastest Man in 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Crisis has erupted within the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, following allegations of hijack and manipulation of the party’s recently concluded primaries in Imo State ahead of the 2027 elections. A former member of the House of Representatives, Uche Nwole, accused influential figures within the party of undermining internal democracy and […] The post Crisis hits NDC over Imo primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on media practitioners in Osun State to support efforts to curb the spread of fake news ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Osogbo by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, during a programme titled “The Journalists-INEC Voter Education and Publicity […] Osun guber: REC urges media to combat election misinformation

Former French international, Christophe Dugarry has harshly criticized Arsenal following their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final. The North London team succumbed to PSG in a penalty shootout after a closely contested match that extended to the full duration. Kai Havertz initially put the Gunners ahead, but their lead was equalized […] UCL: Bunch of clowns, they’ve lost their legacy – Ex-France star, Dugarry slams Arsenal after PSG defeat

Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists and alleged contract killers believed to be connected to a series of violent crimes in Ajanmgbadi, Ojo and neighbouring communities. The command disclosed the arrests in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday. The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Nwokolo, popularly known as “Oblo,” […] Police arrest four suspected cultists, hitmen in Lagos

By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO — Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has called for an urgent overhaul of the state’s security architecture following renewed bandit attacks on Dan Gulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area. Dan’iya, a former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, described the recurring […] The post Dan’iya seeks security overhaul after attack appeared first on Vanguard News.

At a media briefing in Lagos, the pay-TV company announced that it would broadcast all 104 matches of the expanded World Cup The post StarTimes unveils World Cup coverage plans appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

History is the memory of the human race. As Will and Ariel Durant remind us, the historian preserves that memory.   To learn precisely and accurately from the past is to give new generations the context that shapes our present. In that spirit, WITHIN NIGERIA highlights one notable event from June 3 in our nation’s history, […] The post June 3 in Nigerian History: How Dual Engine Failure Killed 159 in Lagos appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, has disclosed that Nigeria recorded 1,934 incidents involving Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, between 2017 and 2024, with the North-East accounting for the majority of attacks. The post Nigeria recorded 1,934 IED attacks, says Interpol appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy, sanctioned by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, is scheduled to hold from 2 to 7 November at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja The post LGAN seeks culture ministry partnership to boost tourism through 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

TAJBank has reported total assets growth of 41 per cent to N1.34 trillion in the 2025 financial year (FY2025), even as gross earnings jumped about 81 per cent, the bank said in its approved financial statements filed with the regulators. The bank reported increases across several key financial metrics in its approved FY2025 statement of […]

​The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hassim, has called for regional inputs and global cooperation to end insurgency in Nigeria and the Sahel. Olawepo-Hassim made this call on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He said Nigeria cannot win the battle against insecurity without the cooperation of neighbouring nations. “Now, […] Nigeria can’t win war against insecurity without neighbouring countries – Olawepo-Hashim

Investors at the Nigerian stock exchange recorded a massive N2.29 trillion loss in two days of trading.  Recall that on Monday, investors shed a swooping N1.81 trillion as the market kicked off the T+1 settlement circle. Similarly, on Tuesday the equities market closed bearish as investors recorded a loss of N478 billion, resulting in 2.29 trillion lost in […] Investors record massive N2.29tn loss on NGX in two days

The newly established Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission, ASERC, has unveiled regulatory instruments aimed at improving electricity supply, attracting investment and ending monopoly in the state's power sector. The post Anambra moves to end power monopoly appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has commenced a two-week technical assistance mission on post clearance audit in collaboration with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme. The programme is aimed at strengthening compliance management, revenue assurance, and trade facilitation through modern audit practices. The workshop, which runs from […]

Manchester United have sealed an agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson, making an early splash in the summer transfer market as they prepare for next season. According to renowned football journalist David Ornstein, the 26-year-old will join the Old Trafford club for a guaranteed €40.5 million ($47m; £35m), plus an additional €4.5 million […]

The African Development Bank (AfDB), is driving new technology adoption that will support sustainable clean cooking in Africa. To achieve the goal, the AfDB Group’s Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF) has announced the RPFF Clean Cooking Program (RCCP), an important new initiative to increase investments in clean cooking across Africa. The announcement was made […]

A member of the United States House of Representatives, John James, has urged the Nigerian Government to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Nnamdi Kanu comply with constitutional guarantees and international human rights standards. The post US lawmaker seeks review of Kanu case appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anambra State introduces four new regulatory laws to break monopoly and boost electricity supply. Learn how these laws will protect consumers and attract i Read More: https://punchng.com/agency-presents-new-regulatory-laws-to-boost-electricity/

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed plans to support federal lawmakers who lost primaries across parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The 2026 edition of NOG Energy Week is set to convene a cross-section of the global energy community to interrogate the technology and operational questions reshaping oil, gas and power production. Organisers say the conference’s continuing professional development-accredited technical seminar will bring together engineers, procurement specialists, researchers, academics and senior policymakers for structured dialogue on […]

This article dissects Nigeria’s new FX rulebook with a focus on how the CBN plans to deepen market confidence and efficiency in the operation and management of the nation’s foreign exchange market. MARK ITSIBOR reports It came eight years after the last edition was issued in 2018, about the time when Nigeria’s foreign exchange market […]

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has proposed a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to co-host the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja. Dr. Lami Onayi Ahmed, FNIM, LGAN President and AACT 2026 Local Organising Committee Chairperson, made the proposal during a courtesy visit to Minister […]

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Ọba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has attributed the slow pace of efforts to rescue the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Ori-ire Local Government Area of Oyo State to fears of “collateral damage”. Speaking in a video shared on social media while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) […]

Across the world, economic power is increasingly concentrated in countries that have successfully transitioned from resource-dependent systems to knowledge-driven economies built on innovation, advanced manufacturing, digitalization and research. For Nigeria, the challenge has always been how to convert its enormous human and natural resources into industrial and technological capabilities that can sustain economic growth, create […]

There are some weeks when writing comes easily. The news offers a breakthrough, an inspiring story, a remarkable achievement, or a reason to celebrate. Then there are weeks like this one, when the world seems weighed down by crisis, and finding something hopeful to say or write feels almost like an act of defiance. Across […]