Israel’s defence minister warns that the military campaign against Hezbollah is not complete and may resume after a 10-day truce in Lebanon ends. Read More: https://punchng.com/lebanon-campaign-may-resume-after-10-day-truce-israel-warns/

President Bola Tinubu signs the ₦68.32 trillion Nigeria 2026 budget into law and extends the 2025 capital spending deadline to June 30, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-signs-%e2%82%a668-32trn-2026-budget-extends-2025-spending-deadline/

The National Universities Commission (NUC) grants full accreditation to 27 programmes at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Kogi. See the full list of course Read More: https://punchng.com/nuc-accredits-27-courses-in-kogi-varsity/

Nigerian Army troops arrest 15 suspects for attempted oil theft from a vessel supplying crude to the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-15-suspected-oil-thieves-near-dangote-refinery/

Rotimi Amaechi challenges President Tinubu to stop alleged interference with INEC and the judiciary, questioning his confidence ahead of the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-amaechi-dares-tinubu-to-stop-alleged-interference-in-inec-judiciary/

Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data borrowing services. Find out why the popular credit service was paused for prepaid users. Read More: https://punchng.com/airtel-halts-airtime-data-borrowing-services/

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, said it will not disappoint Nigerians, adding that it will reposition itself to meet public expectations and reclaim political relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit by Wike to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, the […]

A revelation unfolds when babysitting a neighbour's daughter reveals a hidden connection to her husband, challenging beliefs about motherhood and responsibility.

Popular American singer D4vd, born David Burke, was officially booked into the Los Angeles County Jail late Thursday night. His arrest follows a high-profile investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas, whose remains were discovered in a gruesome find late last year. Detectives from the LAPD’s elite Robbery Homicide Division executed the arrest at the […]

Peter Obi’s aide said Rabiu Kwankwaso has agreed to be his running mate after repeated very fruitful meetings and plans for a joint political summit.

VDM acknowledges Blord's bail release while hinting at sending another billionaire to jail, amidst restrictions following his charges of impersonation.

MTN Nigeria has suspended its Xtratime airtime and data loan service to comply with new FCCPC lending regulations. Find out the details and impact here. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-suspends-airtime-data-loans-over-new-fccpc-lending-rules/

Nigerian subscribers face disruption as the FCCPC directs the suspension of airtime borrowing services, leaving many without emergency credit options. Read More: https://punchng.com/subscribers-fume-as-fccpc-directive-grounds-airtime-borrowing-services/

A Nigerian man who recently installed a 6.2kW solar system has taken to social media to explain how it works during the day and night and the total amount it cost.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday visited the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, declaring that the party remains Nigeria’s main opposition platform. Wike met with the PDP National Chairman, Mohammed Abdulrahman, National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC), and […]

The ₦68.32 trillion budget for this year earmarks ₦4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and ₦15.8 trillion for debt service. The post Tinubu Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill, 2025 Budget Extension appeared first on Channels Television.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday signed the ₦68.32tn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the stage for one of the country’s largest budgets, with a strong tilt towards infrastructure and development spending. The Presidency disclosed that the fiscal plan earmarks ₦32.2tn for capital projects, representing close to half of the total outlay, in what [...]

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to a Nigerian entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, in an ongoing impersonation case involving social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). BLord had been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre since April 1, 2026, spending 16 days in […]

The N68.32 trillion budget for this year earmarks N4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and N15.8 trillion for debt service. The post Tinubu signs 2026 appropriation bill, 2025 budget extension appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has named only three football managers who would reject Manchester United for Arsenal. Ferdinand spoke while warning Arsenal fans calling for manager Mikel Arteta’s sacking to be careful what they wish for. “I would be careful what you wish for if I were an Arsenal fan, if you think getting […] EPL: Rio Ferdinand names only three managers who would reject Man Utd for Arsenal

Nigeria is set to commence the deployment of its ambassadors to foreign missions following the receipt of more than 25 diplomatic agreements from host countries, the Federal Government has said. Briefing journalists on current developments in the ministry and Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed that […]

Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has told the Presidency that over 200 million Nigerians, not power grabbing, will determine the fate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. His remark was in response to the assertion of the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, that […]

Former three-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open beginning next week as he needs more time to recover from a shoulder injury. The former world number one and 24-time Grand Slam winner has not played since losing to Briton Jack Draper in the Indian Wells fourth round just over a month […] The post Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open appeared first on Vanguard News.

After security operatives reportedly fired gunshots during an arrest operation in the area, fear gripped residents of Maraban Foron in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday evening. The incident, which occurred at about 7 pm, threw the community into confusion as residents fled for safety. The sound of gunfire triggered panic […] Gunfire during arrest operation sparks panic in Plateau community

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) disburses a ₦2bn scholarship fund to 600 undergraduate and postgraduate students in its Bayelsa host communi Read More: https://punchng.com/pinl-disburses-%e2%82%a62bn-scholarship-to-600-bayelsa-students/

Omotola Jalade reflects on her emotional journey filming Mother’s Love, sharing her hospital recovery video and inspiring fans with her strength and resilience.

It is the latest setback in a checkered career characterised by triumph, glory, disappointment, pain, frustration, heartbreak and disenchantment. The story of Ofili is a perfect metaphor for what Nigeria and those managing its affairs have become. It is one that many Nigerians are all too familiar with and have had first-hand experience of, albeit […] The post Favour Ofili: A checkered career and an arduous journey of nationality change appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained FCCPC from enforcing digital lending regulations pending determination of a legal challenge filed by WASPA Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of N68.32 trillion. The President also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. This is contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Information […] BREAKING: Tinubu assents to 2026 appropriation bill, 2025 budget extension

Ola Aina has reflected on Nottingham Forest’s UEFA Europa League victory over FC Porto, DAILY POST reports. The Tricky Trees booked a place in the semi-final of the competition following a 1-0 victory over the Francesco Fariolli’s side at the City Ground on Thursday night. Vitor Pereira’s side won the quarter-final tie 2-1 on aggregate. […] Europa League: Aina reacts to Nottingham Forest’s win over Porto

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Giwa Balogun Benjamin, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for what he described as a visionary and people-oriented leadership style that has significantly transformed the state’s economic and social landscape. Speaking with journalists during the week, Giwa noted that Governor Abiodun’s administration has remained […] APC chieftain Giwa applauds Abiodun’s developmental strides in Ogun

The affected services allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. The post Airtel suspends airtime, data advances amid regulatory alignment appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Graduates of Nigeria’s Operation Safe Corridor share stories of arrest and rehabilitation, lauding the government’s deradicalisation and vocational skills Read More: https://punchng.com/operation-safe-corridor-graduates-recount-ordeals-laud-programme/

Airtel Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data credit services in response to fresh regulatory requirements governing digital lending, tightening the space for telecom operators offering advance credit to subscribers. The telecom firm announced the decision in a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Femi Adesina, noting that the [...]

Ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi states he can solve Nigeria’s problems, citing his experience in governance as he eyes the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-can-solve-nigerias-problems-amaechi/