NAPTIP uncovers a child trafficking ring in Enugu, rescuing two minors. A 51-year-old suspect is under investigation for selling children to his uncle. Read More: https://punchng.com/naptip-uncovers-child-trafficking-ring-rescues-two-in-enugu/

Get the step-by-step guide on how to update your profile for the Nigeria Customs recruitment. Complete the form on the official portal before the May 10 de Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-recruitment-how-to-update-profile-before-may-10-deadline/

Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq calls for a national shift to smart education in Nigeria, praising Katsina’s new tech-driven school for global competitiveness. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-urges-nigeria-to-embrace-tech-driven-smart-education/

Key ADC defectors in Edo, including a former senate chief whip, join the NDC, citing internal party crisis and alleged hijacking as reasons for their move. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-senate-chief-whip-others-defect-from-adc-to-ndc-in-edo/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticises Peter Obi’s political defections, accusing him of opportunism and seeking ‘where food is ready’. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-obi-is-looking-for-where-food-is-ready-wike/

Ekiti State Executive Council members have donated N100 million to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2026 poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-oyebanjis-cabinet-backs-re-election-bid-with-n100m-donation/

Santos FC forward Neymar issues a public apology after admitting he “crossed the line” by slapping teenage teammate Robinho Jr during a training session. Read More: https://punchng.com/neymar-apologises-after-slapping-robinho-jr-in-training/

A coalition of labour leaders, Working People United, formally declares its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-labour-coalition-declares-support-for-tinubu/

A new report finds Nigeria is not yet ready for a large-scale industrial boom, citing significant structural weaknesses and security instability. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-not-ready-for-industrial-boom-report/

Wale Ajetunmobi, the Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and popular blogger and political commentator, Japhet Omojuwa, have condemned a Member of the House of Representatives from Lagos State, Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, over an empowerment scheme that heavily favoured his Igbo kinsmen over Yoruba indigenes in his constituency. Onuakalusi, who represents Oshodi-Isolo II Read More: https://punchng.com/empowerment-scheme-sanwo-olus-aide-others-knock-lagos-rep-for-favouring-southeast-over-yorubas/

Joins race for Warri North House of Assembly seat By Jimitota Onoyume A top contender for the Warri North state constituency seat in the Delta state House of Assembly, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC , Hon Kingsley Noyo Pemu , has assured that he would not disconnect from his constituents after […] The post My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu appeared first on Vanguard News.

French academic Florent Montaclair was investigated for inventing a Nobel-style philology prize, staging ceremonies, and awarding himself a fake gold medal.

The HISBAH Command in Bauchi State has arrested seven persons in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, over an alleged wife-swapping arrangement described as unlawful and immoral. The suspects, said to be members of a group known as Wuddadu, were accused of secretly exchanging their spouses for sexual relationships among themselves. Speaking with journalists, the Katagum […] Hisbah arrests seven in Bauchi over alleged wife-swapping practice

The NDLEA in Edo State arrested 29 suspects and seized 10,359kg of illicit drugs, including cannabis and tramadol, during its April operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-29-suspects-seizes-10359kg-of-drugs-in-edo/

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has screened Prince Adewole Adebayo and other presidential aspirants ahead of its national convention in preparation for the 2027 general election. Speaking during the event on Wednesday in Abuja, National Chairman Professor Sadiq Gombe, disclosed that the party has made “extensive preparations” to conduct its convention aimed at fielding a […] 2027: SDP screens Adebayo, other presidential aspirants

Neymar has publicly apologized to Santos team-mate Robinho Junior for slapping him during a training session, as the pair appeared to put the dispute behind them during a game on Tuesday. The post Neymar apologises to Robinho Jr after slapping him in training appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gerard Piqué, co-owner of FC Andorra, has been handed a two-month ban by the Spanish FA after a heated confrontation with a referee. Read the details. Read More: https://punchng.com/spanish-fa-hands-pique-two-month-ban-after-referee-dispute/

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have brought the situation under control following a violent communal clash between two communities in Benue State. A military source said the incident took place around 1:00 p.m. on May 4, involving residents of Tse Anjov in Makurdi Local Government Area and Tse Aduku in Mbalom Council Ward of […] Troops restore peace after deadly communal clash in Benue

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was "very possible", but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. The post Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’, but threatens strikes if not appeared first on Vanguard News.

The APC campaign council expresses confidence that its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, will win the next Osun governor election and deliver good governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/2135917-2/

The federal government on Wednesday in Abuja commended the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their commitment to strengthening regional health security across member states. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the commendation at the Technical Advisory Council meeting of […]

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticises Peter Obi over his NDC defection, calling his political journey inconsistent and driven by self-interest amid party instability.

The APC claims the opposition is breaking into pieces due to internal crises, contrasting it with their own party’s growing strength and popularity. Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-breaking-into-pieces-say-apc/

A former senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Anthony Ezekwugo, has formally resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the ADC Ward Chairman, Wuse Ward, Municipal Area Council, FCT, Abuja, in which he announced his […]

The Nigerian government has awarded the N545bn Carter Bridge project to CCECC. The new bridge will be completed in 36 months to replace the old one. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-hands-over-construction-of-n545bn-carter-bridge-project-to-ccecc/

A Federal High Court orders the interim forfeiture of nine properties in Abuja allegedly linked to former petroleum minister, Timipre Sylva, by the EFCC. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-interim-forfeiture-of-properties-linked-to-sylva/

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a forceful political counter-offensive aligned with the influence of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde-backed bloc, has launched a scathing rebuke of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. It described his recent media outing as a loud but diminishing attempt to remain […] The post Makinde-Backed PDP Slams Wike Over Media, Says Minister’s Influence is Diminishing appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A teacher has taken to social media to show the letter that her student wrote. On why she scored the student 10/10, the teacher noted that she felt guilty.

Nigerian police have uncovered a major bank fraud syndicate responsible for diverting over N713.9 million from customer accounts. Two suspects arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-uncover-n713-9m-bank-fraud-syndicate-arrest-two/

The party’s NWC reached the decision during its 188th meeting, held on Wednesday. The post 2027: APC Waives Screening Requirements For President Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed four Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters and arrested one during an ongoing military operation in the Timbuktu Triangle. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops, operating under Brigade Group I (25 Brigade Guards/19 Battalion), engaged the terrorists around 1:15 pm on May 5 in the Multe area. “During the firefight, […] Troops kill four terrorists, capture one in Timbuktu Triangle

Former Aston Villa and West Ham United midfielder, Nigel Reo-Coker, has warned Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta against playing ‘Premier League’s best right-back’, Jurrien Timber, in the Champions League final due to the defender’s lack of match fitness. Reo-Coker was speaking after Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League final on Tuesday, thanks to a […] UCL: Arsenal coach Arteta warned not to play Premier League’s best right-back in final

The Nigerian equities market staged a rebound, with the overall capitalisation gaining N629 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) gained by 979.36 points, representing a growth of 0.41 per cent to close at 242,729.51 points. Accordingly, market capitalisation rose by N629 billion to close at N155.781 trillion. The upturn was impacted by gains recorded in […]

ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo alleges that Labour Party’s Peter Obi avoids free and fair primary elections, preferring political negotiations instead. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-peter-obi-afraid-of-free-fair-primary-elections-kenneth-okonkwo/

Troops under Sector 1 have successfully rescued a kidnap victim in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State after responding swiftly to a distress call. A military source disclosed that the incident happened around 4:00 p.m. on May 4 in Naka town. The source said personnel stationed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ahume […] Troops rescue kidnap victim in Benue, recover motorcycle

UAE residents are expected to enjoy up to nine days off during the coming Eid Al-Adha 2026 as Arafah Day and public holidays aligned with weekends.