A CSO has petitioned the DSS to investigate claims of financial inducement in the contest for Reps minority leadership, following Ikenga Ugochinyere’s emer Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-minority-leadership-cso-urges-dss-to-probe-cash-induced-endorsements-claims/

AI-driven fake news and deepfakes pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s national security, social cohesion, and public trust, a group warns. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-driven-fake-news-deepfakes-threaten-national-security-group-warns/

Discover Trionda, the AI-powered 2026 World Cup ball by Adidas. Learn about its real-time data, offside technology, and sustainable design. Get ready for t Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-trionda-ai-powered-2026-world-cup-ball-which-sends-data-instantly/

In a town overlooked by picturesque Mount Kenya, locals are angry and afraid of their government allowing the United States to build an Ebola facility in their midst. The centre at Laikipia Air Base, hidden behind huge grey walls, is set to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is battling Read More: https://punchng.com/outrage-in-kenya-over-us-plan-to-build-ebola-quarantine-facility/

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges Kogi residents to register for their voter card before the July 10, 2026, deadline to ensure active participation in Read More: https://punchng.com/register-for-voters-card-before-deadline-natasha-urges-kogi-residents/

Nigerian health workers call on the Federal Government to urgently address worsening economic hardship, rising energy costs, and insecurity across the coun Read More: https://punchng.com/tackle-economic-hardship-insecurity-health-workers-urge-fg/

DR Congo criticizes the cancellation of its friendly match against Chile in Spain due to Ebola concerns, calling the decision unfair and discriminatory. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-decries-cancellation-of-friendly-match-against-chile-in-spain/

The chief executive officer of Jumia Group, Francis Dufay said Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are steering the nation toward greater stability, providing a solid foundation for business development. Dufay stated this at the Sohn Conference in New York, emphasizing that Nigeria is positioned not just as a risk-laden market but as a central player in […]

FIFA has admitted that a website error temporarily allowed about 60 fans to obtain World Cup tickets without payment, before quickly cancelling the purchases and demanding full payment. The post World Cup ticket glitch: FIFA cancels ‘free’ sales, demands payment appeared first on Vanguard News.

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Near, the Responsive. His generosity encompasses the inhabitants of the earth and the heavens, and He has extended His hand with favour and giving. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah […] The post Friday Sermon: Are the hopes of Nigerians renewed?, By Murtadha Gusau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops of the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have uncovered an illegal crude oil refining site hidden within the Orashi National Forest in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The discovery was made during a coordinated anti-illegal bunkering operation conducted on June 3 by troops of the 16 Brigade, Garrison, and […]

Worried by the continued forceful detention of the schoolchildren and their teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinele in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, scores of female traditional worshippers from across Egbaland, on Friday, staged spiritual procession around major streets of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital in a bid to secure the release of the victims. […]

At every FIFA World Cup, one of the eagerly anticipated subjects has been the design of the official football. The post Meet ‘Trionda,’ the AI-powered FIFA 2026 official football appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Department of State Service has been urged to urgently probe the lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the Federal House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, and 60 other legislators over alleged dollar inducement scandal currently rocking the House. A civil society organisation, the Centre for Legislative Accountability and Democratic Integrity, […] Reps Minority Leader Tussle: DSS told to probe lawmakers over alleged dollar inducement

INMA, the world's leading association for news media companies, brings its CEO and Executive Director, Earl Wilkinson, to Nigeria and Kenya in June 2026

When many people think about starting a business, their minds immediately go to things they do not have.… This article Businesses You Can Start With What You Already Have: Home Cleaning Service appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Federal Government says it plans to create about 7,000 direct jobs through an estate-based ranching programme aimed at expanding livestock production and increasing youth and women participation in the sector. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this during a meeting with the management of Access Bank Plc in Abuja yesterday. Maiha said […]

A combined team of police, military personnel, and local security operatives has arrested four suspected kidnappers and rescued two abducted victims in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The suspects — identified as Mainasara Alh. Umaru, 23; Buba Alh. Umaru, 20; and Muhammadu Usman, 19 — were arrested at Kuka Village in the Duguri […]

Tottenham Hotspur confirm the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson from Liverpool on a free transfer, bolstering their squad for the new season. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-tottenham-sign-liverpools-robertson-on-free-transfer/

June 5 (THEWILL) — The Ogun Police Command has arrested seven suspects for armed robbery and conduct likely to cause breach of peace in an intelligence-driven operation across Sango-Ota, Owode-Egba and Agbado axis of the state. In Sango-Ota, the police arrested three suspects for allegedly robbing residents of the Alasia community of their valuables and […] The post Police Arrest Seven In Coordinated Operations, Recover Firearm, Other Exhibits appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Adamawa State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Omar Suleiman, has affirmed that he remains in the governorship race. The affirmation came on Friday, hours after speculation emerged that he had decided to abandon his ambition, largely due to the defection from the party of his main backer, Babachir Lawal. Babachir, one […] ADC governorship candidate Omar Suleiman denies withdrawing from Adamawa 2027 race

A nine-year-old boy, Victor Olaosebikan, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ido-Ani, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when armed men invaded the community, firing sporadically and causing panic […]

Lagos State University (LASU) secures a ₦3 billion TETFund Centre of Excellence in AI and Cyber Sciences, enhancing research and digital skills in Nigeria.

Iran’s military on Friday launched “warning missiles” toward two United States Navy destroyers operating in the Gulf of Oman, claiming the vessels subsequently left the area and headed toward the Indian Ocean. The claim was contained in a statement issued by the Iranian army and reported by the country’s state news agency, IRNA. According to the statement, […] Iranian military launches warning missiles toward US warships

Stephen Curry is reportedly set to hold talks with LeBron James about a stunning move to the Golden State Warriors this offseason. According to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel, the Warriors are serious about recruiting LeBron once free agency begins. “Golden State is very open to chasing LeBron James, and they plan to make a run […]

According to NANS, the current situation demands national solidarity rather than actions that could deepen tensions. The post Oyo abduction: NANS rejects strike calls, urges unity against terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover the top stars to watch at the 2026 World Cup, from legends like Ronaldo and Messi to rising talents like Mbappé and Yamal. Get ready for football’ Read More: https://punchng.com/from-ronaldo-messi-to-rice-top-stars-to-watch-at-2026-world-cup/

The Nigerian singer took to his social media page, X (formally Twitter) on Wednesday where he shared photo and details of the event. The post Davido headlines FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert in LA appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for using tinted glasses, obscured number plates, and improper registration as it commenced enforcement of the ban on tinted vehicles across Abuja. Addressing journalists at the command headquarters on Friday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, said the operation was […]

The Emir of Argungu, Muhammad Samaila Mera, has urged his people to get weapons through legal means to defend their areas from ongoing attacks by bandits. Mera also urged subjects in his emirate to stay watchful and take early action against terrorists and criminals who sometimes enter the areas. He spoke during a meeting with […] Insecurity: Acquire weapons legally, defend yourselves from bandits – Emir tells Northerners

FIFA has moved to recover payments from dozens of supporters who inadvertently received free tickets to the 2026 World Cup, following a technical error on its ticketing platform. Football’s governing body confirmed to Sky News Sports that approximately 60 fans were issued tickets at no cost after a payment processing fault during checkout allowed orders […]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Abdulfatai Buhari, has revealed how suspected kidnappers who abducted dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State allegedly carried out surveillance activities days before launching their attack. Speaking during a television programme on Thursday, Buhari said the gunmen left several [...]

‎An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has advised South West governments to empower Amotekun and vigilante groups like the Oduduwa Peoples Congress (OPC) and Iru Ekun in order to halt the advance of bandits. ‎ ‎The advice was contained in a statement issued on Friday, by the Executive Director of the […]

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The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore on Friday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that he has been deserted by his lawyers in the defamation charges brought against him by the Department of State Service, DSS.  He, however, blamed his ordeal on the ruling of the Court delivered […] My lawyers have deserted me in defamation trial, Sowore tells court, fails to open defence

Rep. Philip Agbese alleged that his signature was used without consent to endorse Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader, describing the act as forgery.