President Tinubu has approved N10bn emergency funding to bolster Nigeria’s preparedness against a potential Ebola outbreak, reinforcing national health sec Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-n10bn-emergency-funding-for-ebola-response/

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) criticises INEC’s decision to appeal court judgments on the 2027 election timetable, arguing it frees up political partie Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-slams-inec-over-plan-to-appeal-2027-election-timetable-judgement/

Atlético Madrid has rejected Real Madrid’s €150m bid for star forward Julián Álvarez, citing his importance to their long-term plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-atletico-madrid-reject-madrids-e150m-bid-for-alvarez/

Iran’s national football team faces visa issues ahead of their 2026 World Cup matches in the US. Learn about their schedule and challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-to-travel-to-us-day-before-its-first-world-cup-match/

Violent protests erupt in Kenya over a US-built Ebola quarantine centre, resulting in one death. Citizens fear the facility will bring the deadly virus to Read More: https://punchng.com/one-killed-as-kenyan-protests-at-us-ebola-centre-turn-violent/

President Bola Tinubu confirms his administration is delivering on its promise of 100,000 housing units, with thousands under construction across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-promised-100000-homes-delivering-progress-across-nigeria-tinubu/

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a friendly match. Discover squad details, tactical insights, and key player mileston Read More: https://punchng.com/2161945-2/

The NDDC has paid compensation to property owners, accelerating the 3.75km Okrika-Borikiri Road construction in Rivers State. Learn more about the project’ Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-pays-compensation-to-accelerate-rivers-road-construction/

The Oyo State House of Assembly calls for significant reforms to strengthen Amotekun operations and improve anti-grazing law implementation. Discover the p Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-seeks-reforms-to-amotekun-anti-grazing-laws/

The Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, has died in Egypt after a prolonged illness. Read more about the Yobe Emir’s p Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-emir-dies-in-egypt/

The NDLEA will intensify raids on drug hotspots in Edo State before the July 11 local government elections to curb drug-induced violence and ensure peacefu Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-to-raid-drug-hotspots-ahead-of-edo-lg-election/

Panic grips Osogbo residents after unidentified gunmen fire sporadic shots. Police confirm incident and begin investigation into the Osogbo gunshots. Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-gunshots-rock-osogbo-police-begin-investigation/

According to the ministry, the evacuees will be flown in from Johannesburg aboard an Air Peace aircraft scheduled to depart the O.R. Tambo International Airport on Wednesday night. The post Xenophobia: First batch of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrives Thursday appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran’s football federation has announced that the United States of America has rescinded its allocation of tickets for the World Cup group matches, alleging that the co-host is hindering the attendance of Iranian fans amid a tense diplomatic dispute. The US has imposed several bureaucratic obstacles for Iran at the international football event, including the […] World Cup 2026: US has revoked our ticket allocation – Iran

Senate President Godswill Akpabio alleges political opponents are exploiting insecurity to undermine the Tinubu administration. Read more on Akpabio’s clai Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-using-insecurity-to-discredit-tinubu-administration-akpabio/

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has disclosed that the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, believes that he’s the only messiah that can save Nigeria. Momodu disclosed this while noting that Obi can’t control his followers. In an interview on Symfoni TV, the former presidential […] Peter Obi believes he’s only messiah that’ll save Nigeria – Dele Momodu

At least 10 people were injured after residents of Chirif Magaji and Chirif Dikko communities in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State clashed over a disputed farmland. The two communities have reportedly been arguing over the ownership and use of the land for nearly three years, but the disagreement turned violent on Tuesday. A […] 10 injured in Sokoto as rival communities clash over farmland

The Presidential Task Force on Ebola will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant MDAs and state representatives. The post Tinubu Sets Up Ebola Task Force, Releases ₦10bn Emergency Fund appeared first on Channels Television.

There was tension as one person was killed and seven others injured after an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, exploded along the Bagega–Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred when a commercial Golf 3 Wagon conveying passengers from Bagega to Anka ran over the explosive device. The IED was allegedly […] Explosion rocks Zamfara road, one dead, seven injured

The NUPRC has set June 12, 2026, as the deadline for submitting technical and commercial bids for Nigeria’s 2025 oil block bids. Learn more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-sets-june-12-deadline-for-2025-oil-block-bids/

Discover the 16 players of Nigerian heritage set to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across various national teams, despite Nigeria’s absence. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-16-players-with-nigerian-heritage-at-2026-world-cup/

The partnership between the two countries was forged weeks after United States President Donald Trump claimed that there was a Christian genocide ongoing in Nigeria. The post How we’re collaborating to defeat terrorists – Nigeria, US militaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

  Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has alleged that the opposition All Progressives Congress in Osun State is terrorising residents of the state. This was, as he said, the recent activities of the APC will not win the August 15 election for its candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji. In a post on […] The post 2026: Davido Alleges Intimidation By APC In Osun As Gunshots Panic Osogbo Residents appeared first on OsunDefender.

President Donald Trump has vowed that the United States will respond after Iran allegedly shot down an American Apache helicopter during a patrol mission over the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said he had been informed by the U.S. military that the incident occurred overnight and involved a […] BREAKING: Trump vows to retaliate against Iran for shooting down US helicopter

Tinubu said his administration had also focused on reforms in land administration, equipment leasing and building materials to reduce construction costs and improve access to housing. The post ‘Over 15,000 homes under construction’ -  Tinubu highlights progress on housing promise appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has dismissed allegations of intimidation and ill-treatment made by former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, saying her claims did not reflect her actual experience in the party. Iyabo, who represented Ogun Central in the Senate, announced her resignation from the APC on May 31, citing alleged disrespect, intimidation of […] The post “She Was After Governorship Ticket” — Ogun APC Dismisses Iyabo Obasanjo’s Maltreatment Claim appeared first on OsunDefender.

The striker was the standout performer as Nigeria produced a dominant second-half display to defeat the Teranga Lionesses at the Remo Stars Stadium, boosting confidence ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The post ‘A dream come true’: Joy Omewa celebrates first goals for Super Falcons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

…the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) deserves greater expansion and deeper engagement within secondary schools across the country. While the programme has recorded commendable success in raising awareness about drug abuse and trafficking, there is need for sustained sensitisation targeted specifically at students before they become […] The post The war against drug abuse must start from our schools, By Abdulhameed Yushau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A young Nigerian man has celebrated his entry into the landlord association after successfully building his own house from scratch. He shared the video online.

A former chairmanship aspirant for Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Engr. Gbenga Akinwande, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt urgent and pragmatic measures to address the growing insecurity and economic hardship facing Nigerians. The post Ogun APC chieftain urges Tinubu to tackle insecurity, economic hardship appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Harry Awurumibe During this June’s official FIFA international window, several African women’s national football teams played series of international friendly matches to build squad chemistry, test tactics, and prepare for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) billed for Morocco from July 25 to August 11, 2026. Prompt News Online reports that [...]

The coach also revealed that the technical crew deliberately used the Senegal friendlies to test different tactical systems and formations The post WAFCON Countdown: Madugu explains Super Falcons’ tactical experiments, veteran recalls appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Tax Ombud, Dr. John Nwabueze, has pledged to eliminate arbitrariness in Nigeria’s tax system and tackle the challenge of multiple taxation affecting individuals and businesses across the country. He made the commitment on Tuesday during a media parley with finance correspondents in Abuja. According to him, […] The post Tax Ombud pledges to end arbitrary and multiple taxation appeared first on Vanguard News.

SGF George Akume reveals Atiku Abubakar supported rotational presidency after the June 12 annulment to ensure national unity and strengthen democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-backed-rotational-presidency-after-june-12-annulment-sgf/

The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, called for the immediate strengthening of security across public and private educational schools and institutions in the state, following the recent abduction of students and teachers at Community High School, Esiele, and L.A. Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. This resolution followed Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-oyo-assembly-demands-better-security-for-schools/

A two-storey church building undergoing renovation in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State has collapsed, but authorities have confirmed that no lives were lost in the incident. The structure, located along Palace Road, off Ogheghe Road on Upper Siluko Road, also housed the Faith Above Educational Academy, a school facility within the same premises. […]