Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed an agreement to transfer over 100 Nigerian prisoners from Ethiopian jails back to Nigeria, addressing welfare concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-ethiopia-seal-agreement-to-transfer-100-nigerian-prisoners/

Niger State government reassures residents and schools of safety, urging them to disregard false bandit invasion reports circulating on social media. Read More: https://punchng.com/disregard-bandit-invasion-reports-niger-urges-residents/

DSS and Nigerian Army foiled a major ESN attempt to kidnap WAEC students in Enugu, Anambra, and Imo states, recovering weapons and arresting members. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-military-foil-kidnap-of-waec-students-in-south-east-recover-weapons/

June 11, (THEWILL) — Afrobeats star Davido used his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on June 10 to spotlight the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire in Oyo State. During his set, he wore a customized black leather jacket with badges bearing the names of the 39 pupils […] The post Davido Wears ‘Bring Them Home’ Jacket for Abducted Oyo Pupils at FIFA Countdown Concert appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 11, (THEWILL) — French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed under formal investigation in France over multiple allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment. The 67-year-old was placed under investigation on June 10 after spending two days in police custody. Prosecutors confirmed the indictment the following day. The investigation covers […] The post French Singer Patrick Bruel Under Investigation Over Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Presidency has issued a disclaimer regarding a non-existent ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council’ and its purported appointments. Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-warns-public-about-non-existent-presidential-group/

The Real Cost of a Nigerian Wedding in 2026 Let’s start with a number that should make you… This article The Real Cost of a Nigerian Wedding in 2026 — and How to Hire Vendors You Can Trust appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has dismissed comments credited to party stalwart Dele Momodu suggesting that former Rivers State Governor and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, had rejected the party’s vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement posted on his verified social […]

American rapper, producer, and fashion designer Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been sued by a model over an alleged assault that took place 16 years ago during a music video shoot. The accuser, identified simply as Jenn, made the allegations during an interview with the BBC. She claimed the incident occurred in 2010 […]

A public affairs analyst, Mahmud Jega, has commended former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, for forming the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, instead of joining the ruling party. Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Wednesday, Jega said the NDC has attracted so much crowd within a short period of time, noting that Dickson took […] 2027: Very courageous of Dickson to form NDC instead of joining APC

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, has alleged that the state Police Command did not consult the governor before issuing a statement to stop a political rally in Ijebu-Jesa on Wednesday. Rasheed said the statement by the police, advising that the rally be cancelled, came as a surprise since Governor Adeleke, as Chief […] The post Osun Police, APC Tried To Stop Adeleke’s Rally – Spokesman appeared first on OsunDefender.

June 11, (THEWILL) — The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic tensions arrived safely in Lagos on Thursday, as the Federal Government intensified efforts to protect citizens affected by the unrest. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 10:15 a.m. aboard an Air Peace aircraft […] The post First Batch of Nigerian Returnees From South Africa Arrive In Lagos appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Zahara, the 21-year-old daughter of Hollywood actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed legal documents to officially remove “Pitt” from her last name. According to court reports obtained by TMZ, Zahara submitted a petition in Los Angeles requesting to change her legal name from Zahara Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie. The decision follows previous […]

Afrobeats superstar Davido used his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to draw global attention to the abduction of 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers in Oyo State. The singer appeared on stage wearing a custom jacket inscribed with the names of the victims and the message “BRING THEM HOME” boldly […]

The SSG said the appointments are aimed at strengthening the government's ongoing reforms and service delivery initiatives in the areas of public health, agriculture, livestock development, and community-based interventions The post Gov Lawal names new executive secretaries for two agencies, appoints ZACADEP coordinator appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A family's grief after their grandfather's death takes a shocking turn when a hidden secret kept by a sister comes to light, shocking everyone involved.

Reuben Abati, former spokesman to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has sent a notable message to Nigerians on which team to support as the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins.

A civil society organisation, the Centre for Security and Peace Advancement (CSPA), has urged Nigerians to appreciate the complex realities confronting security forces in rescue operations involving kidnap victims held in remote forests across the country. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, its Executive Director, Abdul Ganiyu, said public demands for the Armed Forces of […]

Evacuated Nigerians from South Africa have arrived in Lagos after recent xenophobic tensions that left many residents in fear. The evacuees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday, aboard an Air Peace aircraft. Their return followed efforts by the Federal Government in response to renewed attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. The Ministry […] BREAKING: Xenophobia: Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive in Lagos

The senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Joseph Ikpea, has commended Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, for what he described as swift and proactive action in closing some secondary schools following a security red alert issued by the Department of State Services (DSS). The closure, which affected schools in parts of […]

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and Nigerian billionaire industrialist and founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, are among eminent Africans to be honoured at the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2026 scheduled to hold in Marrakech, Morocco. Organisers disclosed that the two-day summit, slated for June […]

Adeniyi said the Service remains committed to tackling smuggling through strategic enforcement, intelligence gathering, and stakeholder collaboration. The post Customs Intensifies Crackdown On Vegetable Oil Smuggling appeared first on Channels Television.

The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunity Commission (PLASGEOC) has raised concerns over the alleged growing practice of young women, including tertiary institution students, selling their egg cells to fertility clinics in the state. The commission described the trend as exploitative and a form of gender-based violence, warning of the potential health and social implications […]

  The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Osun State Council, Comrade Olalekan Akindoju, was arrested by policemen at his residence in Osogbo on Thursday morning. The State NUJ Chairman, Adeyemi Aboderin, confirmed the arrest in a short message. According to information made available, policemen allegedly stormed his apartment and took him to […] The post Police Invade Osun NUJ Secretary’s Residence, Whisk Him Away appeared first on OsunDefender.

The UK Civil Service salary structure for 2026 was published, showing pay scales across seven grades. Salaries rose with responsibility, expertise and seniority.

June 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement that will allow convicted nationals of both countries to serve the remainder of their prison terms in their home countries, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing humanitarian justice. The agreement was signed on Thursday in Addis […] The post Nigeria, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Pact to Repatriate Convicted Nationals appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that its precision air campaign has eliminated scores of terrorists during a coordinated strike at Metele in the Northern Tumbuns axis of the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the service […]

Madonna’s daughters and sons remain at the heart of her story. Discover her children, their fathers, and how motherhood shapes her life in the spotlight.

By Innocent Anaba A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ken Nwanna, has petitioned the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, protesting the turn of events in his client’s case pending before Justice Adesanya of a Lagos High Court. He also accused the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, of frustrating and […] The post Lawyer petitions Lagos AG, accuses DPP of frustrating 15 Chinese nationals’ trial appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian woman cried out in pain after watching videos and tributes from the service of songs of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo. Her daughter reactions.

Popular social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse,, popularly known as Verydarkman, VDM on Wednesday night led a mass protest in Abuja over the deteriorating security crisis across the country. VDM, who arrived in Nigeria from China at about 4:pm on Wednesday, led the Ratel Movement to the Nigerian Air Force Base in Abuja, where they protested against the […] VDM leads ‘Tinubu must go’ protest in Abuja after arrival from China [VIDEO]

Findings show that the United States owes more than $36 trillion while Nigeria owes over N159.28 trillion, with external debt now standing at approximately $51.8 billion. At a first glance, when comparing the debt profiles of the world’s largest economy and Africa’s largest economy, it may though seem misplaced. America can borrow almost indefinitely because [...]

The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after accusing Tehran's negotiators of "playing us for suckers". The post Iran vows to target any vessel passing Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. The post BREAKING: First batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, an aspirant for the Enugu West Senatorial District seat, has called on the National Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, to intervene in the party’s nomination process to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. The post Ogbonnia to Dickson: Resolve Enugu West NDC primary dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.

NNPC uncovers criminal syndicates posing as a Federal Government task force, stealing 9km of pipelines. Learn about the ongoing fight against pipeline vand Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-fg-task-force-stole-9km-of-pipelines-nnpc/