Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai,” at the opening ceremony in Mexico City. Get details on the star-studde Read More: https://punchng.com/shakira-burna-boy-to-perform-official-world-cup-song-at-opening-ceremony/

It started in Lagos, but it did not start with a stage. It started with a meeting room, a partnership, and a decision to attach institutional weight to a cultural movement that the world was only beginning to understand. Bankuli entered into a strategic partnership with the Canadian Embassy in Nigeria, and that single move changed the entire trajectory of what Chronicles of Afrobeat could become.

Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why he made seven changes against Poland during both sides’ international friendly on Wednesday. Chelle watched as Nigeria and Poland played a 2-2 draw at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Chelle said he made seven changes in the half-time because […] Why I made seven changes against Poland – Nigeria coach, Chelle

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life. Millions of people use AI tools to write emails, answer questions, generate images, edit videos, and help with work. But as AI use grows, researchers say the infrastructure behind it is placing increasing demands on electricity, water and land. A new report from the United Nations University […]

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued five children who escaped from Boko Haram terrorist enclaves in different parts of Borno State following sustained military pressure on insurgent hideouts. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X. Makama stated that the rescue operations were […] Troops rescue five escapees from terrorists’ enclaves in Borno

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested seven suspects during an intelligence-driven and multiple operations across Sango-Ota, Owode-Egba and Agbado area of the state. The suspects were arrested for armed robbery, house breaking, stealing, conspiracy, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.  They are 17-year-old Mubarak Lateef, 21-year-old Pelumi Akintande, Mojeed Sanusi […] Ogun police arrest 7 suspects in multiple operation, recover firearm, knife

Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: Oyo, Borno rescue missions face tough terrain, INEC voids primaries after May 30, and other key news in our morning reca Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-casualty-fears-tough-terrain-stall-oyo-borno-rescue-mission-inec-voids-primaries-after-may-30-other-top-stories/

Chrisanstus Uche has won the UEFA Europa Conference League Fans’ Goal of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign, DAILY POST reports. Uche beat four other players to the award, with his superb strike in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw against Finnish side KuPS Kuopio in December 2025 earning the highest number of votes. The Nigeria […] Conference League: Uche wins fans’ Goal of the Season award 

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has dissociated itself from the Take It Back, TIB, Movement led by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, accusing the group of pursuing political objectives under the guise of activism. NANS said it would not be part of any protest activities organised by the movement, maintaining that […] Insecurity: NANS distances from Sowore’s Take It Back Movement

A kidnap survivor, Mr. Akubobi Fabian, has alleged that armed herders operating in Benue State have established a criminal enclave they call “Sambisa Forest” in Otukpo Local Government Area, where abducted victims are reportedly held while ransom negotiations take place. Fabian made the claim shortly after regaining his freedom from kidnappers who held him captive […] Kidnap victim alleges herdsmen operate ‘Sambisa Forest’ hideout in Benue

By Ado Oyeyemi At least 49 people have lost their lives after becoming stranded in a remote section of the Sahara Desert in Niger when the truck transporting them reportedly developed a mechanical fault, authorities have said. The victims were said to be among a group travelling from Mali to celebrate a Muslim festival when [...]

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has said the African Quality Mark Certification framework is central to efforts to reduce trade barriers under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as Africa intensifies the harmonisation of standards to support freer movement of goods and services. The director general/chief executive of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, […]

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has emphasised the need for accurate and robust valuation practices in Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) to enhance investor confidence and safeguard the integrity of financial systems. IOSCO stated this in a report titled “Recommendations on Valuing CIS”, released on Thursday. A Collective Investment Scheme is a structure that […]

"The answer is yes," Trump told reporters at the House, when asked if would attend. "He's invited me, I'm going." The post Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party, LP, has fixed its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting to ratify the results of recent primary elections conducted across the country. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ken Asogwa, in a statement on Thursday, said the NEC meeting will be held on June 11. According to him, […] Labour Party sets date for NEC meeting to ratify primary election results

Sani Mu’azu is a powerhouse whose career has bridged the gap between Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry and mainstream Nollywood, making him one of the most respected veterans in the Nigerian entertainment landscape. As an actor, producer, director, and mentor, he has left an indelible mark on culture. Unlike many who stumbled into the craft, […]

The Nigeria LNG, has reaffirmed its commitment to provide significant investment in the country’s education system. The firm made the commitment as the 2026 NLNG Science Contest come to a remarkable close in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri, emerged winner after a strong performance in the grand finale. The contest, […]

The Presidency has announced significant progress towards the establishment of state police in Nigeria, revealing that a constitutional amendment to pave the way for decentralized policing is expected soon. The development follows months of consultations involving the Executive, the National Assembly, and top security stakeholders aimed at creating a legal framework for state policing across […]

Armed men kill a vigilante and abduct four residents in Byazhin, Kubwa, prompting a security response as fears rise over ongoing violence in the area.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved a 51 per cent subsidy on fertiliser, bringing the cost of a bag down to N28,000 for farmers across the state, in a move aimed at enhancing agricultural output and ensuring food security. The governor announced the subsidy on Thursday during the launch of the 2026 Fertiliser and […] Gov Alia slashes fertiliser price to N28,000 for Benue farmers

Suspected gunmen have abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The post Gunmen abduct cleric’s 9-year-old son in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson, has urged the Blues to swoop for Arsenal transfer target Julian Alvarez. Johnson believes the Atletico  Madrid striker Victor would be a ‘perfect’ addition for Xabi Alonso’s side at Stamford Bridge. Alvarez has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona from Atletico Madrid this summer. Atletico Madrid doesn’t want […] EPL: He would be perfect – Glen Johnson tells Chelsea to hijack Arsenal transfer target

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration to provide evidence supporting claims that security drones purchased under the previous government have gone missing. The opposition party said allegations that five drones acquired during the administration of former governor Adegboyega Oyetola could not be located were unfounded and […] APC challenges Gov Adeleke over claims of missing security drones

By Ado Oyeyemi A court in England has found a 28-year-old Congolese national, Benjamin Katabana, guilty of murdering a Nigerian student, Uchenna Okirie, following a fatal stabbing incident at a shared residential facility in Norwich. Katabana was convicted on Wednesday by a jury at the Norwich Crown Court after an 11-day trial, according to information [...]

Nothing is ever truly a crisis in Nigeria when it involves the architecture of power. It is the tragic, recurring rhythm of our civic existence: systemic failures, even those that threaten the very integrity of democratic processes, are routinely reduced to “minor scratches” so the state can avoid confronting structural collapse. That instinct—to minimize rather […]

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, Worldwide, alongside Christian and Islamic organisations, as well as government officials in Oyo State, have held separate prayer sessions seeking divine intervention over rising insecurity across Nigeria. The General Overseer of MFM, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, led a special prayer session during the church’s midweek Manna Water […] MFM, CAN, PFN, govt officials hold prayer sessions over insecurity in Nigeria

Mixed reactions from Nigerians have started trailing the alleged threat on move to create a new state, as President Bola Tinubu was called to step into the matter.

By Ado Oyeyemi The Caribbean nation of Grenada has unveiled plans to strengthen economic relations with Nigeria by introducing visa-free entry for Nigerian citizens and pursuing direct flight connections aimed at boosting trade, investment and tourism between both regions. The country’s Honorary Consul in Nigeria, Bidemi Sonoiki, disclosed this during a media briefing in Lagos [...]

A small plane crashed near Medulin on the Istria peninsula in Croatia on June 4, 2026, killing at least four people. The German aircraft had taken off from Austria.

Top security chiefs and UN officials commend Governor Dauda Lawal’s “Rescue Mission” in Zamfara, endorsing his governance model for transformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/rescue-mission-at-3-security-chiefs-top-diplomats-endorse-governor-lawals-governance-model/

Leicester City winger, Jeremy Monga, preferred to join Arsenal ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United, respectively. Monga has been linked with the three Premier League clubs this summer transfer window. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are now pushing ahead with a deal for the youngster as the player has indicated that he would […] Transfer: Monga’s preferred club to join between Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd revealed

The NNPC Foundation has donated and handed over a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, to improve access to advanced diagnostic services in Northern Nigeria. During the inauguration of the facility yesterday, the group chief executive officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Ojulari, represented by the managing director […]

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged employers in the maritime sector to prioritise dockworkers’ welfare, safety, skills development and compliance with labour laws to achieve sustainable green port operations. Oyetola made the call on Thursday at the SCAN Dockworkers’ Day 2026 organised by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria […]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect accused of creating and circulating an artificial intelligence-generated voice recording falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu, bringing an end to days of controversy surrounding the viral audio clip. The suspect, identified as Ifechukwu Dennis, was apprehended in Benin City by a special police team, [...]

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has congratulated Daily Times on the occasion of its milestone centenary anniversary celebration. The council urged media organisations and journalists to recommit themselves to the principles of truth, fairness, accuracy and ethical conduct as the media industry continues to […]

“It has to be a tripartite thing. This year we are due for renegotiation of the minimum wage. Why are they jumping the gun?” she asked. The post N100,000 wage: Lagos labour harps on proper consultation, economic realities appeared first on Vanguard News.