Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni denies racial abuse allegations from Vinicius Jr, stating he was punished by UEFA without any evidence for the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/benficas-prestianni-denies-racial-abuse-claims-against-vinicius-jr/

The Ogun State government has postponed the Gateway International Airport inauguration due to a rescheduled visit from President Bola Tinubu. Find the new Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-postpones-airport-inauguration-as-tinubu-reschedules-visit/

Thomas Tuchel has warned that Phil Foden’s place in the England World Cup squad is not guaranteed due to a lack of form and recent game time. Read More: https://punchng.com/foden-not-guaranteed-world-cup-place-says-tuchel/

Discover the biggest football stars, including Victor Osimhen and Robert Lewandowski, who will miss the 2026 World Cup after their teams failed to qualify. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-osimhen-to-lewandowski-football-stars-to-miss-2026-world-cup/

SDP chieftain Adewole Adebayo says Nigerian politics must not be for selfish leaders, urging a return to service-driven and people-centered governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/politics-not-for-selfish-leaders-says-sdp-chieftain/

The 20-year-old Argentinian was accused of making a racist insult towards the Brazilian in February, while covering his mouth with his shirt. The post Benfica’s Prestianni denies racism claims against Vinicius Jnr appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s sporting elite will gather in Lagos for the sixth edition of the Sportsville Special Recognition Awards, set to hold at the Lagos Country Club on Thursday evening. The event, scheduled for 6:00 pm, will be chaired by Dr Larry Izamoje, founder of Brila Media Group. A host of high-profile dignitaries are expected, including former […]

The party said the development raises deeper concerns about the neutrality of the electoral body and the future of opposition politics in Nigeria. The post Just In: INEC has sided with govt against Nigerians — ADC alleges appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos during the maiden Nigerian Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS), stating that the President has directed contractors […]

The African Union Sports Council Region 2, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission, has convened a key workshop in Abuja to drive the implementation of the African Union’s sports development policy. The workshop, held at BON Hotels, has brought together sports directors from across West Africa to deliberate on strategies to advance the continent’s […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has In a bid to curb money laundering and terrorism financing in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated financial institutions to adopt real-time transaction monitoring and screening systems. This directive is contained in newly issued baseline standards for automated Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism and […]

UBA announced this in a memo forwarded to its customers via email on Tuesday. The post UBA strengthens mobile app security to stop fraudulent debits, withdrawals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As the conflict in the middle east continues to prolong, causing global oil price to spiral and leading to energy crisis and increased economic uncertainties, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group have joined forces with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to coordinate a unified response to the deepening energy and economic […]

The NDDC issues an urgent alert over a youth internship scam where fraudsters request bank details for a fake ₦50,000 stipend. Verify all info officially. Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-issues-urgent-alert-over-%e2%82%a650000-youth-internship-stipend-scam/

Popular Nigerian musician, Simi, has welcomed a second child with her husband, singer Adekunle Gold. Simi announced the baby’s arrival in a viral Instagram post on Wednesday evening. Sharing their maternity photos, the songstress disclosed that she birthed the child on March 10 2026. Dismissing earlier speculation that she had welcomed a set of twins […] Popular music couple Simi, Adekunle Gold welcome second child

Operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, were briefly disrupted on Wednesday after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) shut down the Temporary Terminal (T3) following a smoke incident caused by an electrical spark. The incident occurred at about 14:05 hours in one of the operational offices within the terminal, leading to […]

Easter in 2026 can not observed in several countries due to dominant religions and constitutional restrictions. Nations like China follow their own traditions.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays in observance of this year’s Easter celebrations. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the holidays will mark Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The Minister, extended his congratulations to Christians […]

Lagos State receives 16-year-old autistic cyclist Kanyeyachukwu on his endurance ride from Enugu to raise awareness for World Autism Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-welcomes-autistic-cyclist-kanyeyachukwu/

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its decision on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, alleging a plot to undermine credible elections ahead of 2027. Effiong, in a post on X on Wednesday, said recent developments surrounding the ADC raised concerns about a “well-orchestrated […] ‘Tell Nigerians Tinubu will run unopposed in 2027’ — Lawyer blasts INEC over decision on ADC

He arrived from Enugu State, accompanied by parents, Kanyeyachukwu Autism Foundation members, cycling officials, and a medical support team. The post Lagos welcomes 16-year-old autistic cyclist on endurance ride appeared first on Vanguard News.

The executive secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Cornelius Adebayo, has called for a radical shift in mindset among field officers to drive Nigeria toward total food sovereignty. Speaking at a capacity-building workshop in Abuja, Adebayo emphasised that the authority is entering a new beginning aimed at bridging the gap between policy […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday stated it is very embarrassing that Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State is not stable. Wike noted that the words of Mohammed can’t be trusted due to his inconsistency. He talked during his visit to important locations run by CGC, Arab Contractors, and […] It’s very embarrassing, you’re not stable – Wike hits Bala Mohammed

The Management of United Nigeria Airline on Wednesday says it has suspended a female staff member for alleged unprofessional treatment of Ms. Doris Akonanya, an amputee passenger. The post United Nigeria Airline suspends staff member over treatment of amputee passenger  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Transport Unit of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has launched tree-planting campaign and seedling distribution to mark the 2026 International Day of Forests. The initiative, which saw the planting of hundreds of trees and the distribution of seedlings to 13 local schools, aligned with this year’s global theme, ‘Forests and Economies,’ highlighting the critical link […]

AIG Olohundare Jimoh has declared that police officers must pay transport fares, stressing that the relationship with the public must be a partnership. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-free-rides-aig-orders-police-officers-to-pay-transport-fares/

According to the newspapers Shargh, Etemad and Ham Mihan, his home in Tehran was targeted on Wednesday in a US-Israeli strike. The post Former Iran foreign minister badly wounded in strike – Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to liaise with the council as he considers leaving the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another political platform. The Bauchi State chapter of IPAC made the appeal on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Bauchi, expressing support for the governor’s reported […]

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has dismissed suggestions that Nigeria’s unsuccessful bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games was due to inadequate sports facilities, insisting that other undisclosed factors influenced the decision. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Region 2 meeting of directors of sports organised by the African Union […]

Rodriguez's name was deleted from the "Specially Designated Nationals List," according to a post on the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control website. The post US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has lamented that Nigeria’s politics has become a platform for personal enrichment, saying “it’s time for leaders to prioritise serving the people.” Adebayo made the statement at a meeting on Wednesday in Osun State with prominent leaders, including Afenifere, Arewa Consultative forum (ACF), Northern Elders […]

A coalition of stakeholders in Surulere rejects Desmond Elliot’s fourth-term bid, citing poor performance, while another group supports his candidacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/rival-groups-clash-over-desmond-elliots-fourth-term-bid/

Aliyu’s remarks come in the wake of killings in several parts of the country by non-state actors that have wreaked havoc and displaced many Nigerians. The post VIDEO: Give APC Opportunity To Do Better, Party Chieftain Begs Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify reports of a planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move could disrupt the electoral process. In a statement on Wednesday, the party described the alleged plan as a recipe for chaos if implemented less than a year […] ADC urges INEC to clarify alleged voter revalidation plan

Mr Emefiele faces four charges, including illegal redesign of naira notes, disobedience to the direction of law, and illegal act causing injury to the public. The post Redesigned currency notes produced by CBN different from what Buhari approved – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), calling the recognition of Nafiu Bala as the party’s National Chairman. The group urged INEC to comply with a Court of Appeal judgment and warned against actions capable of undermining ongoing judicial […]