Nigeria’s 45-athlete squad, led by Tobi Amusan & Favour Ashe, targets victory at the CAA Championships and qualification for the World Championships. Read More: https://punchng.com/caa-championships-afn-eyes-title-world-champs-tickets/

He retired ten years ago. But not out of choice. Left to him, he would have worked until he was 70 or until he was no longer able physically and mentally to go on. He had always relished the feeling of well-being that going to work offered him. He knew the emotional and financial security […] The post An endangered specie, by Muyiwa Adetiba appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Douglas Baye-Osagie Structure, stability, and a bold vision are turning the Flying Antelopes from a nostalgic name into a modern institution In Nigerian football, “sleeping giant” has long described Enugu Rangers. The Flying Antelopes, once the pride of the nation and Africa in the 1970s and 80s, spent decades living off past glory rather […] The post How Amobi Ezeaku is reawakening Enugu Rangers  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover heartfelt marriage lessons from Olagoke Shamonda. Learn about love, proposals, and valuable advice for youths planning to tie the knot. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-marriage-with-olagoke-shamonda/

The brother of a Nigerian man mysteriously killed in South Africa demands the return of his corpse for burial after his body was found in a mortuary. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africa-must-return-my-slain-brothers-corpse-sibling/

A six-year-old Nigerian girl, Ayomide Bennett, has died after a tragic Toronto building fall from a 28th-floor apartment in North York, Canada. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-year-old-dies-after-falling-off-28-storey-building/

Nigerian scholar Emma Etim has been honoured in the UK as a 2026 U21 Leader of the Future for his exceptional research in environmental responsibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-scholar-honoured-in-uk/

A Nigerian doctor in Oakland faces a nearly $1M tree cutting fine for illegally felling 38 legally protected trees on his property, sparking community outc Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-to-pay-1m-fine-for-cutting-trees/

The failed attempt by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to amend the Senate Standing Rules was, from the outset, interpreted in many political circles as an act of self-preservation. The proposed amendment, which sought to restrict eligibility for principal offices to ranking senators from the immediate past assemblies, would effectively have shut the door against the return of […] The post Inside Akpabio’s failed survival strategy, by Emmanuel Aziken appeared first on Vanguard News.

Terrorist attacks have led to abandoned police stations across Nigeria, creating a security vacuum. Millions now rely on vigilantes for protection. Read More: https://punchng.com/communities-stranded-after-terrorists-destroy-police-stations/

The Ogun State Government clarifies why Hajj pilgrims were moved to Lagos, citing logistical issues with airline landing slots, not safety concerns at the Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-explains-diversion-of-hajj-pilgrims-to-lagos/

Director Rogba Arimoro shares his unique journey from Actuarial Science to film, offering key insights on creativity, structure, and advice for newcomers. Read More: https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-rogba-arimoro/

•Is Jonathan also trying to scatter them, too?  Three weeks from critical deadlines, the opposition parties are in utter disarray. If this democracy fails, those who scattered the opposition must take responsibility. INEC failed to register parties in time. The government sowed moles and discord. Opposition leaders manifested greed , cowardice and ego. Another election is around the […] The post Sabotaged and Scattered, the Opposition wobbles, by Ugoji Egbujo appeared first on Vanguard News.

For the second time in two weeks, gunmen launched an attack on OOU hostels, robbing students at the Ibogun campus of a car, phones, and other valuables. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-gunmen-attack-oou-hostels-steal-car/

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) urges South Africa to protect migrant workers, condemning recent xenophobic attacks and calling for mass action. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-demands-protection-for-migrants-in-south-africa/

An ADC faction led by Nafiu Bala demands a halt to the sale of nomination forms by the David Mark leadership, pending a Federal High Court ruling. Read More: https://punchng.com/halt-sales-of-nomination-forms-bala-tells-adc/

WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley rules out a fight with stablemate Moses Itauma, citing their shared trainer as making the bout impossible for now. Read More: https://punchng.com/wbo-champ-wardley-rules-out-itauma-fight/

The Sultan of Sokoto calls for religious tolerance and peace, urging Muslims to be agents of national unity at a new mosque commissioning in Osogbo. Read More: https://punchng.com/sultan-urges-religious-tolerance-peaceful-coexistence/

Doma United are back to the Nigerian Premier League, thanks to Technical Adviser Najib Mabo who was hired by proprietor Alhaji Suleiman Umar and given a blank cheque and free hand to make it happen. The gaffer is the son of Ismaila Mabo, the only African coach to have advanced to the quarter finals of the FIFA […] The post Najib weeps for Mabo, by Emeka Obasi appeared first on Vanguard News.

18 APC governors passed a vote of confidence on Chairman Hope Uzodinma, dismissing rumors of a leadership change and affirming their unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/were-united-apc-governors-deny-division/

The Kwara State Police Command arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs, and drug peddlers in a coordinated raid at Tanke Junction, Ilorin. Read More: https://punchng.com/13-suspected-cultists-thugs-nabbed-in-kwara/

Olympian and former Super Falcons forward, Patience Avre-Odeli has tasked the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that Nigeria picks one of the two tickets to represent Africa in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games women’s football tournament. Nigeria faces a tricky road to qualification for the global fiesta […] The post Los Angeles 2028 Olympics: Avre, tasks NSC, NFF on Super Falcons’ qualification  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially thrown its weight behind the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation, marking a strategic return for a sport with deep historical roots in the country.  A statement by Tony Nezianya the PRO of NOC following the inauguration of the federation on May 5, NOC President Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel […] The post NOC President hails Netball revival; sets sights on 2030 C’wealth Games appeared first on Vanguard News.

Domestic carrier Rano Air temporarily suspends some flight operations due to a 300% increase in aviation fuel costs, impacting commercial viability. Read More: https://punchng.com/rano-air-cuts-operations-amid-fuel-cost-crisis/

NECA urges Nigerian businesses, especially MSMEs, to embrace ESG principles to improve competitiveness, attract investment, and achieve long-term growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/businesses-must-embrace-esg-for-growth-neca-advises/

The Nigerian government has started repaying its N3.3tn legacy debt to power generation companies, a move Transcorp’s CEO calls a major step for the sector Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-power-debt-repayment-says-transcorp-ceo/

The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor, tasking the respected executive with rebuilding the team. Read More: https://punchng.com/mavericks-appoint-nigerian-ujiri-as-president/

At 80, ex-journalist turned poultry farmer Alhaji Olatunde Badmus shares his remarkable journey through journalism, business, and philanthropy. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-still-work-at-80-ex-journalist-turned-poultry-farmer-badmus/

Explore the severe Lagos water crisis in Oke-Popo, where residents pay high prices for clean water due to salty boreholes and lack of infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/oke-popo-lagos-community-where-residents-pay-heavily-for-clean-water/

An 86-year-old blind man is in a bitter family war over his marriage to his 67-year-old lover. His children oppose the union, alleging exploitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/let-me-marry-my-lover-before-i-die-blind-86-year-old-in-bitter-war-with-children/

A 17-year-old teen was lured and killed by a childhood friend in Lagos after reconnecting on social media. This tragic story reveals a premeditated crime. Read More: https://punchng.com/fatal-reunion-how-teen-was-lured-killed-by-childhood-friend/

Parents of students in the UniUyo Dentistry programme protest accreditation delays, fearing their children may lose years of academic work. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/parents-seek-action-on-uniuyo-dentistry-programme-delay/

Nigeria’s Accountant-General warns the country may reject World Bank loans if persistent delays in approval and disbursement undermine project goals. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-may-reject-world-bank-loans-over-delays-accountant-general-2/

Discover how traditional Nigerian food can support those with sickle cell. Learn about nutrient-rich meals that provide energy, folate, and protein for bet Read More: https://punchng.com/traditional-nigerian-foods-and-sickle-cell-reclaiming-nutritional-wisdom/

Learn how Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is revolutionizing fertility care in Nigeria by improving embryo selection and reducing miscarriages. Read More: https://punchng.com/changing-fertility-care-in-nigeria-through-preimplantation-genetic-testing/

A Nigerian court has ordered China National Petroleum Corp to pay $100m to Cutra International Limited regarding the disputed OPL 471 oil block. Read More: https://punchng.com/opl-471-dispute-court-orders-chinese-oil-firm-to-pay-100m/