A national group has launched a prayer campaign for the 2027 general elections, aiming to foster intercession for good governance and electoral success. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-unveils-prayer-for-2027-polls/

Read the latest by-election results from Nigeria. Opposition parties shun polls in Kano over irregularities, while APC candidates win seats in Rivers State Read More: https://punchng.com/by-election-opposition-kicks-in-kano-apc-clears-rivers-assembly-seats/

Discover why Nigerian sports leaders praise President Tinubu’s hands-on approach to Nigerian sports growth, citing funding reforms as a game-changer for at Read More: https://punchng.com/federation-bosses-hail-tinubus-hands-on-approach-to-sports-growth/

Two NPFL giants, Enyimba and Rivers United, clash in a pivotal match. See the preview as title-chasing Rivers host a struggling Enyimba side. Read More: https://punchng.com/enyimba-rivers-clash-in-heavyweight-battle/

Get the latest NPFL results as defending champions Remo Stars lose 2-1 to Wikki Tourists, while Barau FC’s unbeaten streak continues with a draw. Read More: https://punchng.com/remo-lose-to-wikki-barau-stretch-unbeaten-run/

Nigerian stars Odion Ighalo and Garba Lawal are confident Ademola Lookman will be a key figure for Atletico Madrid after his impressive start in Spain. Read More: https://punchng.com/ighalo-lawal-back-lookman-to-shine-in-spain/

After sanctions and turmoil, Kwara United seek redemption in a pivotal NPFL match against Abia Warriors, facing a desperate relegation battle. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-seek-redemption-with-crucial-aba-win/

Kano Pillars host El-Kanemi Warriors in a crucial NPFL matchday 27 fixture. Get the latest team news, player updates, and match details. Read More: https://punchng.com/pillars-eye-momentum-in-el-kanemi-visit/

Kun Khalifat defender Gabriel Lekan insists the struggling club will fight to the end to retain their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) status. Read More: https://punchng.com/khalifat-promise-to-retain-npfl-status/

Super Eagles and Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka has credited his mother as the biggest inspiration behind his football career, revealing she initially wanted him to focus on his studies before eventually buying him his first pair of boots, Sunday PUNCH reports. The 28-year-old left Nigeria as a teenager to join Danish side FC Midtjylland Read More: https://punchng.com/my-mum-didnt-want-me-to-play-football-onyeka/

Nigeria’s National Sports Commission plans a major rebuild of sports facilities to secure international hosting rights and drive economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsc-eyes-international-hosting-rights-with-facility-rebuild/

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle’s demand for a €130k salary is in jeopardy after failing to meet key World Cup and AFCON targets set by the NFF. Read More: https://punchng.com/missed-targets-put-chelles-e130k-demand-in-doubt/

The Assistant Commissioner of Police for Borno State’s SCID, Abubakar Balteh, has died in a fatal vehicle accident, the state police command confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/road-crash-kills-borno-assistant-police-commissioner/

The Delta APC refutes claims of an attack on Rep. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, dismissing reports of violence during its local government congress as false. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-apc-denies-attack-on-iboris-daughter/

Aliko Dangote announces that Nigerians will soon be able to buy Dangote Refinery shares, with public investment options available in the coming months. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-to-buy-shares-in-my-refinery-latest-july-dangote/

Nigeria’s electoral body, INEC, will release a revised 2027 election timetable to align with the new Electoral Act 2026, following demands from parties. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-to-unveil-new-timetable/

Former Olympic champion, Chioma Ajunwa has attributed the growing trend of Nigerian athletes switching allegiance or relocating abroad to poor welfare systems and the absence of long-term security for athletes after their competitive careers. Speaking on the issue, Ajunwaexplainedthatmany athletes are forced to look elsewhere not because of a lack of patriotism, but due to […] The post Why Nigerian athletes are switching nationalities – Ajunwa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Analysts warn Nigeria’s N14.5tn oil windfall could be wasted due to poor fiscal discipline, despite a new order boosting revenue for national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/n14-5tn-oil-windfall-at-risk-of-wastage-analysts/

A new report reveals that India deported 1,470 Nigerians between 2023-2024, citing expired visas and drug trafficking as the primary reasons. Read More: https://punchng.com/drugs-expired-visa-india-deported-1470-nigerians-in-one-year-report/

An Amotekun operative, Julius Ekujumi, was arrested by the NDLEA in connection with the seizure of 90kg of illicit drugs from his shop in Akure. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspended-amotekun-operative-arrested-over-illicit-drugs/

In sports, you either win or lose. But in the spirit of Olympism, everybody is a winner. That is why it is said the joy of the Olympics is in participation. In football, to drive home the fact that winning is not everything, the world governing body, FIFA preaches Fair Play at all times. And […] The post Morocco as sore losers, by Patrick Omorodion appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former SDP candidate Hakeem Lawal says APC will dominate Kwara politics beyond 2027 due to strong grassroots support, dismissing a new ‘Otoge’ movement. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-will-retain-kwara-beyond-2027/

LONDON — Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC has reinforced its long-held optimism about Zimbabwe’s mining sector following the release of a highlights video from its Zimbabwe Mining Forum, held earlier this month in Cape Town. The event, which drew approximately 150 mining executives, investors and government officials, took place on February 10 on the sidelines of […] The post Caledonia Mining Forum Signals Renewed Investor Focus on Zimbabwe appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

By Vivian Eseoghene Now that the 2027 elections time table is out, it therefore means that the die is cast for politicians willing to contest the elections. The elections will be very unique and surprising because many incumbents shall be uprooted out like a tsunami ravaging the scenes. This scenario will greatly play out in Delta […] The post 2027 Elections: Great Ogboru’s penchant for Delta State appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Miyetti Allah President, Baba Ngelzarma, discusses allegations against the group, refuting claims of terrorism and explaining its role in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/framing-us-as-a-terrorist-organisation-misguided-miyetti-allah-president-ngelzarma/

By Dele Oluwasegun In Ijebuland, lineage carries weight and meaning. It reflects ancestry, continuity, and responsibility within the traditional structure of society. Otunba Giwa Ayodeji Adekunle Osibogun, born 9 November 1955, is a direct descendant of the Fusengbuwa Ruling Family and traces his ancestry to Oba Jadiara, one of the Awujales of Ijebuland. Oba Jadiara’s […] The post Otunba Giwa Osibogun: Heritage, service and the Jadiara legacy appeared first on Vanguard News.

 By Ovie Edomi, PhD Nigeria’s 14th indigenous Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Wale Adeniyi, who is also the Chairman of the World Customs Organisation, is one man who has seen it all with respect to how the Customs operate seaminglessly in highly developed countries. In Nigeria, Frank Onyeka, the Comptroller of Tin […] The post Frank Onyeka: Planning paperless Customs system for one of Nigeria’s highest revenue generating Customs commands appeared first on Vanguard News.

Concerns grow within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the detention of leaders Nasir El-Rufai and Abubakar Malami threatens to cripple the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufai-malamis-detention-cripples-adc/

Beloved, you have an expectation from God.  Simply put, you want God to give you a gift. This could be a baby, a marriage partner, promotion, a new car, a house and many more. As a Christian, you believe you can have what you ask of the LORD. After all, our Lord Jesus said, in […] The post Let your gift provoke a miracle, by Funmi Komolafe appeared first on Vanguard News.

 “The one who serves others never eats alone” – Late Alhaja Seliat Olasimbo Adebutu (Mother of Chief Adebutu) (P22) Young Kessington once asked his mother why one man in their village always had visitors while another had none. That was the answer given by a mother which had launched the son into a lifetime of endless […] The post The gospel by Chief Kessington Adebutu, by Dele Sobowale appeared first on Vanguard News.

LOS ANGELES — A public dispute has unfolded on social media involving singer Chris Brown, his former partner Diamond Brown, and his rumoured girlfriend Jada Wallace, drawing widespread online attention. The exchange began after Diamond Brown, who shares a daughter with the musician, posted comments alleging that Brown had interfered with her personal relationships. In […] The post Online Exchange Erupts Between Chris Brown’s Former Partner and Rumoured Girlfriend appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

The APC takes an early lead in the FCT council poll, but the exercise is marred by widespread voter apathy, operational lapses, and vote buying. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-leads-as-voter-apathy-mars-fct-council-poll/

Kebbi State Police Command successfully repelled a late-night attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits, preventing any casualties and securing the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-lakurawa-bandits-midnight-attack-in-kebbi/

Nigerian opposition parties criticize the new Electoral Act 2026, arguing that rules on direct primaries and campaign funding are designed to weaken them. Read More: https://punchng.com/electoral-act-opposition-fumes-over-primaries-funding-rules/

By Bunmi Sofola Justus at 39,  can’t exactly remember what it was like to be poor.  Spoilt by fairly comfortable parents as the first son, he soon made his own money doing ‘business.’  A paragon of easy virtue, he is reputed to have enjoyed dalliance with a lady he picked up at the hotel/restaurant whilst […] The post A ‘loaded’ man does no wrong no matter his number of wives! appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo State Police have arrested two suspected robbers who allegedly terrorized residents along Elebu-Oja in Ibadan, recovering toy pistols and drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspected-robbers-nabbed-in-oyo/