A NELFUND official reveals over N206bn has been disbursed to students and institutions in two years, breaking financial barriers to higher education throug Read More: https://punchng.com/over-n206bn-paid-to-schools-students-in-two-years-nelfund-official/

Nollywood actor Stan Nze condemns the reported phone theft at Alexx Ekubo’s tribute, highlighting a crisis of values in Nigeria. Read more on the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/where-is-conscience-actor-stan-nze-slams-phone-stealing-at-alexx-ekubos-tribute/

Rivers State Governor Fubara says democracy remains Nigeria’s strongest path to unity and prosperity, urging citizens to uphold democratic ideals this Demo Read More: https://punchng.com/june-12-democracy-remains-nigerias-strongest-path-to-unity-prosperity-says-fubara/

Nigeria’s crude oil production surpassed its OPEC quota in May 2026, reaching a 15-month high. This boost in Nigeria oil production strengthens its positio Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exceeds-opec-quota-oil-production-hits-15-month-high-nuprc/

The Nigerian Senate has approved a three-month extension for the 2025 budget implementation, moving the deadline to September 30, 2026, to prevent project Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-extends-2025-budget-implementation-to-september-30/

The All Progressives Congress, APC, aspirant for the Esan South-East Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Barrister Victor Giwa, has lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for the improved security in the Uloshi community in Esan South-East Local Government Area of the state. The lawyer, a human rights activist, commended the state governor while addressing supporters on Thursday. […] Kidnapping: APC Edo Assembly aspirant lauds improved security in Uloshi community

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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A bill seeking to establish state police and transfer policing powers to subnational governments, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, has passed second reading in the Senate. The proposed legislation, titled A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide […] The post State Police Bill scales second reading at Senate appeared first on Vanguard News.

Popular social media activist and critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has led a protest in Abuja against the worsening security situation in Nigeria, with demonstrators chanting “Tinubu must go” and demanding urgent action from the Federal Government.   VDM, who returned to Nigeria from China on Wednesday afternoon, joined members of […]

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani, has ordered a statewide clampdown on vehicles plying Lagos roads without number plates or with concealed registration marks, warning that offenders would be arrested and their vehicles impounded with immediate effect. The post Police to impound vehicles without number plates in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, has reacted to the decision of the Senate to declare him wanted. Kyari said he did not refuse to honour the invitation of the Senate, as insinuated. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on […] ‘I informed your committee of my medical trip’ – Kyari denies dodging Senate probe

A short video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady advised people on learning a skill before relocating abroad.

He explained that after consultations with local leaders, the government decided to restart the project because of its importance to residents. He also said the road had previously become unsafe and was in poor condition.

By Emmanuel Iheaka The youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Franklin-Kennedy Ibeh, has condemned the ongoing xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals of African descent in South Africa. Ibeh, in a statement issued in Owerri on Thursday, accused the administration of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) […] The post Mandela, Tambo must be weeping over Xenophobia — Imo APC Youth leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

Edo State High Court sentences five individuals to death by hanging for the abduction and murder of lawyer Iyoha Osobase, closing a high-profile case. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-sentences-five-to-death-over-edo-lawyers-murder/

The State Police Bill has scaled its second reading in the Senate, moving Nigeria closer to devolving policing powers and addressing security challenges. L Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-bill-scales-second-reading-in-senate/

S&P Global said food prices could soar more sharply in the months ahead as higher fertiliser and transportation costs pile pressure on global supply chains. The post S&P Global flags food prices as potential driver of inflation across emerging markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Abia Governor Alex Otti calls for unity and reconciliation within the Labour Party after ratifying 1,211 candidates for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-otti-urges-reconciliation-as-lp-ratifies-1211-candidates/

Matawalle said several Federal Government initiatives had directly benefited Northern Nigeria through road rehabilitation, agricultural support and food security interventions.

It asked the police to track and apprehend bandits who openly use social media platforms, particularly TikTok, to engage the public while displaying large sums of money believed to be proceeds of crimes. The post Insecurity: Senate Asks States To Halt Peace Deals With Terrorists, Bandits appeared first on Channels Television.

By Steve Oko The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two farmers abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ohuhu community, Umuahia North Local Government Area, following a swift joint operation involving police operatives, local vigilantes, forest guards and community youths. The rescue operation followed rising tension in the agrarian area, where residents […] The post Police rescue abducted Abia farmers, suspects flee appeared first on Vanguard News.

Two high-profile ISWAP commanders surrender to Nigerian troops in Borno, while another leader is killed, marking a major blow to the terrorist group. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-iswap-leader-as-two-commanders-surrender-in-borno/

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit have arrested four suspected fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State. Counterfeit US dollars amounting to $1,600 was recovered from the suspects. The suspects, named as Joshua Nwaosa, Daniel Arhewe, Prince Chukwuma, and John Egwuba, were arrested on June 9, 2026. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed […] Police arrest suspected fraudsters in Delta, recover counterfeit US dollars

The Organised Private Sector (OPS), led by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has opposed plans to increase excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), warning that the move could jeopardise more than 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs across the country. Speaking in Lagos on behalf of the non-alcoholic drinks sector, MAN director general, Segun […]

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin poured praise on the Somali referee in a statement released a few hours before global body FIFA's flagship World Cup was to start. The post Somali Referee Banned By US To Officiate UEFA Super Cup appeared first on Channels Television.

Tonto Dikeh celebrates her birthday as a fan, Jojo of Abuja, organises free bus rides, earning praise and blessings for his gesture. A heartwarming tribute!

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Wednesday joked that the Ministry of Aviation should be made to pay “landing, parking and takeoff costs” after a private jet mistakenly landed on a concrete road under construction in Asaba, Delta State. Umahi made the remark during an inspection tour of the […] The post Umahi jokes over private jet landing on Delta road, demands ‘landing fee’ from Aviation Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has declared June 12 a public holiday to commemorate Democracy Day. Learn more about the significance of this important day in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fg-declares-june-12-public-holiday-to-mark-democracy-day/

Nigeria's crude oil production increased to 1.53 million barrels per day (bpd) in May 2026, according to the latest report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

The party ratified the candidates at its NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday. The post LP presidential flagbearer unveils agenda as party ratifies 1,211 candidates for 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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…urges urgent preventive action against rising insecurity By Adeola Badru Amid growing insecurity concerns in Oyo State and 24 days after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has written to Governor Seyi Makinde, expressing readiness to provide security for […] The post Igboho offers to secure Oyo public schools appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Senate has ordered security agencies to arrest bandits flaunting cash and criminal activities on TikTok, citing a direct affront to state auth Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-senate-orders-arrest-of-bandits-flaunting-cash-on-tiktok/

The United States government has cautioned foreign content creators and social media influencers against earning income while visiting the country on tourist visas, warning that violators could face deportation and future travel restrictions. The advisory, issued just as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, was contained in a joint statement by the US Customs […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure An Ondo State High Court sitting in Ondo State has renewed an interim order restraining Mr. Samuel Saka Odimayo from parading himself as the Olofun of Irele pending the determination of a suit challenging his selection and approval. The case is being heard at the Ondo State High Court in Okitipupa. […] The post Court restrains Odimayo again over Olofun stool dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.

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