Miatta Fahnbulleh, UK Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities, has resigned, citing loss of public confidence and urging PM Keir Starmer to go. Read More: https://punchng.com/another-uk-minister-resigns-urges-starmer-to-set-departure-timetable/

Anambra’s First Lady, Nonye Soludo, hails nurses’ contributions to the healthcare sector, describing them as compassionate, unsung heroes of our communitie Read More: https://punchng.com/soludos-wife-hails-nurses-contributions-to-healthcare-sector/

See the full list of 19 teams, including Man Utd, that have already qualified for the 2026/27 UCL league phase. More teams to be confirmed soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-man-utd-18-other-teams-qualify-for-2026-27-ucl/

Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji is set to return to the screen in ‘Wahala,’ a new six-part thriller series from BBC Studios based on Nikki May’s novel. Read More: https://punchng.com/genevieve-nnaji-returns-to-screen-in-bbc-studios-thriller-wahala/

Former Minister Adebayo Adelabu declares his Oyo governorship ambition for 2027, unveiling a ‘Rebirth Agenda’ to reposition the state’s economy and create Read More: https://punchng.com/adelabu-declares-oyo-governorship-ambition-unveils-devt-blueprint/

Alex Davies-Jones, a UK minister, resigns from government, citing catastrophic electoral defeats and calling for Prime Minister Starmer to step down. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-minister-resigns-urges-pm-starmer-to-set-exit-timetable/

The Kukah Centre tasks political parties and candidates on a peaceful and violence-free poll for the upcoming Ekiti 2026 governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-kukah-centre-tasks-parties-candidates-on-peaceful-poll/

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has agreed to a contract extension until 2028. Sunday’s win over Real Madrid meant Barca secured their 29th La Liga title – Flick’s second in two years in charge. The 61-year-old German was already under contract for next season and has agreed to a one-year extension, with the option of an […]

Jose Mourinho has reportedly reached an agreement to become Real Madrid’s new permanent manager. The 63-year-old has been in talks with his former club for several weeks, amid the uncertain future of Alvaro Arbeloa, and it has emerged that he is Florentino Perez’s preferred candidate for the role. Negotiations have been ongoing in recent weeks, […]

Genoa have revived their interest in Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, DAILY POST reports. The Serie A club wss keen to sign the Nigeria international in January but had their €5 million offer rejected by Blackburn Rovers. According to Tuttomercato, Genoa will make another attempt to sign Alebiosu this summer. Blackburn Rovers are also reportedly […] Transfer: Genoa revive interest in Ryan Alebiosu

The court subsequently admitted Gabam to bail in the sum of N3 million with two sureties who must possess landed property in Abuja. The post Court remands ex-SDP Chairman Gabam over alleged fund mismanagement appeared first on Vanguard News.

A leadership tussle has enveloped the Enugu State Chap okter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC) over the authentic chairman of the party in the state. Although Dr JohnPaul Anih, emerged as chairman of the party during the recent state Congress of the party monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held in […]

The lender recorded gross earnings of N1.5 trillion in the period, up from N1 trillion. The post Fidelity Bank’s annual revenue up 46% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former SDP National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, was arraigned over alleged misappropriation and breach of trust involving party funds. He pleaded not guilty. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-sdp-chair-arraigned-over-breach-of-trust/

Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term in Uganda after disputed elections, pledging jobs and growth as opposition leader Bobi Wine rejected the results.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the worsening insecurity in Nigeria following the death of former House of Representatives member, Hon. Abba Anas Adamu, who reportedly died in captivity after being abducted by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. Adamu was said to have been kidnapped on May 3, 2026, and died nine days later […]

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun 1 Area Command, says it intercepted 10,126 parcels of cannabis sativa with a total Duty Paid Value, DPV, of N743,400,000 at different locations of the state. The Area Comptroller, Mr Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this while handing over the drugs to Mr Williams Ekundayo, Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, […] Customs seizes 10,126 parcels of cannabis in Ogun

A member of the United Kingdom government, Alex Davies-Jones, has resigned from her position as Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, while urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his exit from office following what she described as “catastrophic” electoral defeats for the Labour Party. In a resignation […]

Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, urged African leaders to strengthen strategic partnerships with the United States instead of entering into fresh agreements with France, accusing the European nation of exploiting Africa for decades without meaningful development. His position was contained in […]

The incident happened on Sunday at Nchatancha Nike Near Emene Area in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The post Woman arrested for allegedly beating step-daughter to death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A suicide bomber in an explosive-laden vehicle killed at least nine people and wounded 34 others in a targeted attack in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/suicide-blast-kills-nine-in-pakistan/

Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended his call for the nationalisation of MTN Group and other South African-owned companies operating in Nigeria, saying the protection of Nigerian lives should come before foreign investment concerns amid renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday, Oshiomhole argued that […] The post Xenophobia: Nigerian Lives More Important Than Investment — Oshiomhole appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 12, (THEWILL) — Nollywood actress, Shine Rosman, has spoken about the growing rate of sexual harassment against women in Nigeria, especially in crowded public places. Speaking in a snippet of an unreleased interview with Tolu Afilaka, Rosman said many cases of harassment happen openly, with offenders rarely facing consequences. She added that the problem […] The post Shine Rosman Speaks Out Against Sexual Harassment In Lagos appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and Ecobank DRC announced a $30 million risk-sharing facility to expand access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Under its new five-year strategy, BII has committed that at least 25 per cent of new investments […]

Arsenal's Ben White is ruled out of the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain due to injury, jeopardising the Gunners' title hopes in Budapest.

A 10-year-old girl was reportedly shot when suspected gunmen abducted a businessman, identified as Wasiu Aleshinloye, in the Irawo area of Ago-Are, Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday, saying the victim was kidnapped by three armed men who allegedly trailed him from a market [...]

Hamzat urged all road users to exercise patience, adhere strictly to traffic laws, and comply with diversion signs that would be put in place. The post FG shifts Eko Bridge closure to May 19 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday visited the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, at his residence in Abuja. Although the details of the meeting are currently not available, it may not be unconnected to the political events unfolding in Rivers State. DAILY POST reports that Governor Siminalayi […] Wike visits APC national chairman as Fubara’s fate hangs

Minister Nyesom Wike's visit to APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda stirs political discussions, hinting at potential alignments ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

Flick added that his first goal after securing the contract extension was to take Barcelona beyond the century mark of points in the league this season. The post Flick Extends Contract With Barcelona appeared first on Channels Television.

The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has approved Nigeria’s proposed hosting of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football, as well as this year’s CAF Awards Ceremony.  The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly will take place in October this year. [...]

Arsenal will not have Ben White available for the rest of the season. According to The Athletic, White has suffered a suspected medial crucial ligament injury. The England defender was forced off during the Gunners’ 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. He is now set to miss Premier League fixtures against Burnley and Crystal Palace. […] UCL: Arsenal suffer major injury blow ahead PSG final

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal, some people shared their predictions. Some were dreams and some were based on analysis.

Pep Guardiola acknowledges the pressure on Manchester City ahead of their crucial title race match against Crystal Palace, vital for their Premier League ambitions.

Democrats, backed by two Republicans, have repeatedly accused Trump of waging war without proper congressional authorization. The post US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion – Pentagon appeared first on Vanguard News.

Read the afternoon news recap on Borno’s reintegration program, Nigeria’s ranking for students abroad, NNPC remittances, and other top stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-borno-defends-repentant-terrorists-reintegration-nigeria-ranks-third-globally-for-students-abroad-other-top-stories/