Pep Guardiola says Man City must win their games to put pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race, starting with their match against Brentford. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-must-put-pressure-on-arsenal-says-guardiola/

Nollywood’s Lateef Adedimeji and wife Mo Bimpe urge fans and bloggers to stop circulating fake AI-generated baby photos of their newborn triplets. Read More: https://punchng.com/lateef-adedimeji-wife-disown-viral-ai-generated-baby-photos/

Maldon & Tiptree FC owners Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow have been charged with rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Police investigations contin Read More: https://punchng.com/english-football-club-owners-charged-with-rape-human-trafficking/

The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) is intensifying its fight against IT quackery by enforcing stricter professional regulatio Read More: https://punchng.com/cpn-declares-war-on-it-quackery-to-strengthen-standards/

An APC chieftain in Kogi State, Mustapha Obaje, withdraws from the Idah Federal Constituency race, highlighting the dynamics of Kogi APC politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-apc-chieftain-withdraws-from-reps-race/

Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo, commends humanitarian heroes on World Red Cross Day, celebrating their compassion, selfless service, and vital interventi Read More: https://punchng.com/world-red-cross-day-soludos-wife-hails-humanitarian-heroes/

An Abuja court dismisses Omoyele Sowore’s no-case submission in the cyberbullying charge over comments about President Tinubu, ordering him to enter a defe Read More: https://punchng.com/cyberbullying-abuja-court-dismisses-sowores-no-case-submission/

AFC Bournemouth have removed defender Alex Jimenez from their squad pending an investigation into social media posts. He will miss the next EPL match. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-bournemouth-drop-defender-jimenez-over-social-media-investigation/

Parents of students in the UniUyo dentistry programme protest its non-accreditation, demanding urgent action to safeguard the future of the students. Read More: https://punchng.com/parents-protest-non-accreditation-of-uniuyo-dentistry-programme/

The ICRC reports North East insecurity in Nigeria has displaced over two million people, highlighting a worsening humanitarian crisis and ongoing aid effor Read More: https://punchng.com/over-two-million-people-displaced-by-north-east-insecurity-icrc/

Immediate past National Vice Chairman(North East) of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Dr Mustapha Salihu, has said he is prepared for either consensus or direct primaries in his quest to clinch the party’s governorship ticket for Adamawa state ahead of the 2027 general election. Salihu stated this while addressing journalists after he submitted his expression of […]

As the countdown to the CAA Senior Athletics Championships continues, Nigeria has unveiled a formidable 45-athlete contingent for the continental showpiece, with world record holder Tobi Amusan leading a carefully curated blend of seasoned campaigners and rising stars. The championship, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 17 at the University of Ghana Sports […]

Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons both moved 2-0 up in their NBA Conference semi-finals with home victories over the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers respectively. Defending champions Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 in their Western Conference tie, with Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scoring 22 points. LeBron James added 23 […]

At least 15 people have lost their lives following a horrific lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus along the Lokoja–Okene road in the early hours of Friday. The vehicle, bearing a Plateau State registration number, reportedly crashed under circumstances that are yet to be officially determined. Eyewitnesses said the impact of the accident was […]

The Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, announces plans for the Linga Ajayi Foundation at OOUTH to honor his late wife’s legacy in medicine. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-monarch-plans-foundation-at-oouth-in-late-wifes-memory/

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is hoping to have Rodri available for Saturday’s Premier League game against Brentford. Rodri, who has been out since the 2-1 victory over Arsenal on April 19, is set for a fitness test on Friday. Guardiola admitted that Rodri “does not feel completely comfortable” but did not rule out his return on Saturday. […] EPL: Guardiola gives positive Rodri injury update ahead Man City vs Brentford

In a major procedural announcement for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, world football’s governing body has officially laid out the timeline and regulations for team squad submissions. All 48 nations set to compete in the historic tournament—co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—must finalize and submit their player rosters by June 2, 2026, […]

A fresh faction has emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State following the conduct of parallel ward, local government, and state congresses, which produced a new set of party executives.‎‎The faction, which claimed legitimacy based on a Federal High Court judgement in Abuja, also announced the expulsion of several prominent members, including […] Fresh ADC faction emerges in Jigawa after parallel congresses, expels key members

FIFA has officially chosen “Dai Dai” by global icon Shakira and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy as the theme song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Shakira released a 67-second teaser for the track, filmed at the historic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The […]

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 NOC’s Public Relations Officer, following the federation’s inauguration on 5 May 2026, saw NOC President Engr. Habu Ahmed […]

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has called on his team to put pressure on Arsenal, ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash with Brentford. City host the Bees days after playing a dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton. The result handed the advantage in the title race to the Gunners. Arsenal are five points ahead of Guardiola’s […] EPL: Man City must put pressure on Arsenal in title race – Guardiola

Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has appealed to supporters of the Obidient movement to give him time following criticism over his decision to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rather than join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Rhodes-Vivour made the appeal on X on Friday while responding to […]

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in the cyberbullying case instituted against him by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged derogatory remarks about President Bola Tinubu. The court held that Sowore has a case to answer, noting that […]

Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter says his side is focused on finishing the Super Four playoff with a perfect record. Sporting Lagos will trade tackles with Inter Lagos in their final fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Friday(today). The modest club top the playoff standings with six points after back-to-back wins against Ranchers […] NNL: Sporting Lagos target perfect Super Four finish against Inter Lagos

The World Health Organization has confirmed five hantavirus cases linked to an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, while dismissing fears that the situation could develop into a Covid-style global pandemic. WHO officials said the virus is well known and very different from Covid-19, stressing that there is no indication the outbreak poses a pandemic threat. […]

The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three drones allegedly launched from Iran, as tensions in the region continue to rise. In a statement posted on X, the UAE Ministry of Defence said the attack left three people with moderate injuries. “Since the beginning of the blatant Iranian […] UAE air defences intercept Iranian missiles, drones

In the suit filed on 6 October 2025, the plaintiff named Mr Jonathan as the first defendant, joining INEC and the Attorney-General of the Federation asco-defendants. The post 2027 Poll: Jonathan opposes suit seeking to bar him from presidential race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Prof. Zana Akpagu, a former Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL, resigns his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over legal uncertainties. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-unical-vc-resigns-from-adc-cites-party-crisis/

The federal government has called on the World Bank to accelerate the approval and disbursement of funds for projects earmarked for Nigeria, cautioning that prolonged delays could force the country to reconsider some financing arrangements. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, made the appeal during a meeting with a World Bank delegation led […]

Iga Swiatek survived a major scare at the Italian Open on Friday, fighting past Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 to book her place in the third round. The post Italian Open: Swiatek struggles into third round as Sabalenka, Paolini go through appeared first on Vanguard News.

May 08, (THEWILL) — Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has debunked long-running rumours that he and his wife, singer Simi, welcomed twins, confirming that they had a son The twins rumour began in January 2026, when Gold posted a cryptic Snapchat saying, “Asked God for another child, and He blessed me double”, which led fans and […] The post Adekunle Gold Clarifies Birth Of Son, Debunks Twins Rumours appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and dismantled two illegal arms manufacturing factories in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, arresting five suspects and recovering a cache of locally fabricated weapons and industrial equipment. The operation, carried out on Thursday, was executed by troops of the Quick Response Force under Operation […]

A Nigerian scholar, Mathilda Okhuemoi, has emerged as a notable figure in U.S. higher education innovation following her recognition with the 2026 John J. Hill Excellence Award, even as parts of the American academic system grapple with weakening student enrollment trends. Okhuemoi, an Edo State-born academic, received the honour from the Association of Lifelong Learners […]

A Federal High Court adjourns the ADC leadership suit involving David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, deepening uncertainty ahead of 2027's political realignments.

Activist Aisha Yesufu states no ‘right thinking Nigerian’ will debate Daniel Bwala, referencing his past interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-right-thinking-nigerian-will-debate-daniel-bwala-aisha-yesufu/

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Esther Okoronkwo is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury during AFC Toronto’s league clash with Halifax, Prompt News reports. The Super Falcons forward sustained a meniscus injury in the encounter and is expected to be out for around six weeks. Despite the setback, head coach [...]