As Nigeria celebrates Eid-el-Kabir, Borno State restricts movement while security agencies nationwide beef up operations to ensure peaceful festivities and Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-restricts-movement-security-beef-up-nationwide/

Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the South-East Development Commission collaborate to boost Igbo economic growth, tackle youth unemployment, and foster regional develop Read More: https://punchng.com/ohanaeze-seast-commission-partner-on-igbo-economic-growth/

The APC Assembly ticket winner for Ukwa West, Izuchukwu Ahuruonye, promises quality representation and community-based legislative duties if elected. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-assembly-ticket-winner-pledges-quality-representation/

Giants of Africa, co-founded by Masai Ujiri, celebrates the unveiling of its 50th community basketball court at King’s College Lagos, promoting youth devel Read More: https://punchng.com/giants-of-africa-unveils-50th-court-at-kings-college/

St. Saviour’s and Grange School dominated the 2026 Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala in Lagos, showcasing top young swimming talent. Read about the ch Read More: https://punchng.com/st-saviours-grange-shine-at-inter-school-swimming-gala/

The Nigeria Cricket League semi-finalists have emerged! Northern Lions, Southern Sharks, Middle-Belt Tigers, and Central Eagles battle for the title. Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-nigeria-super-league-semi-finalists-emerge/

World Athletics has released the entry standards for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Discover the qualification marks for track, field, Read More: https://punchng.com/wa-releases-entry-standards-for-2027-world-champs/

Imo politicians are called upon to engage in issue-based campaigns for 2027, promoting peace and unity. Integrity Media Group advocates for responsible Imo Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-politicians-urged-to-embrace-issue-based-campaigns/

Senator Austin Akobundu launches the second phase of his ‘Light-Up the Communities’ Abia streetlight project, enhancing security and commerce in 11 markets Read More: https://punchng.com/senator-unveils-streetlight-project-in-abia/

By Babajide Komolafe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthening its Deposit Insurance Funds (DIFs) as part of efforts to promote the stability and resilience of the nation’s financial system. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Corporation, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Director-General […] The post NDIC reiterates commitment to strong deposit insurance funding  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Law Association, NMLA, has called for a robust legal and regulatory framework to ensure the successful implementation of the National Single Window, NSW, project in Nigeria. According to the association, the National Single Window initiative of the Federal Government is designed to improve operational efficiency through faster cargo clearance processes, […] The post Maritime lawyers seeks stronger legal framework for NSW  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover Samson Azeez, the 8-year-old prodigy from The Future Academy, whose Portugal tour reflections highlight the academy’s transformative football deve Read More: https://punchng.com/samson-rising-gem-exemplifying-the-future-academy-project/

Umuahia South LGA in Abia State is collaborating with security agencies to combat drug abuse and insecurity, launching youth empowerment and vigilante prog Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-council-moves-against-drug-abuse-insecurity/

Nike partners with Nigerian artist Slawn for a special-edition, graffiti-inspired Super Eagles collection. Discover the unique jerseys, hoodies, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/nike-partners-slawn-for-new-eagles-collection/

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s future at Celtic is uncertain as interim coach Martin O’Neill cannot make promises due to his own role’s ambiguity Read More: https://punchng.com/oneill-uncertain-over-iheanachos-future/

Nigerian striker Terem Moffi is attracting interest from ES Troyes AC and FK Partizan as he faces an uncertain future ahead of the summer transfer window. Read More: https://punchng.com/moffi-gets-more-interest-ahead-nice-exit/

By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria, Türkiye Deepen Mining Cooperation Through New MoU” The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening mining operations, deepening technical collaboration, and expanding investment flows between both countries in the solid minerals and energy sectors. “The MoU signed by the Nigerian […] The post Nigeria, Türkiye move to strengthen mining operations with MoU signing appeared first on Vanguard News.

•As currency outside banks drops 12% to N5.08tr By Babajide Komolafe & Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit to the government rose by 65.6 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N39.6 trillion in April 2026 from N23.9 trillion in April 2025, driven by increased borrowing to finance the 2026 budget deficit. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this in its […] The post Credit to government surges 65.6% to N39.6trn appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Senate President Adolphus Wabara praises Governor Alex Otti’s transformation of Ariaria International Market Aba, comparing it to global standards. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-senate-president-commends-ottis-transformation-of-aba-market/

When the Electoral Act 2026 was passed into law in February 2026, the expectation was that it would be the deus ex machina (the fool-proof, mechanical, solution as in complex Greek tragedies of old) to Nigeria’s electoral problems since the return to civilian rule in 1999, but the newest law merely followed the old pattern, incomplete and […] The post Party primaries and accountability, By Reuben Abati appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Abia State First Lady, Priscilla Otti, flags off fertiliser distribution to women farmers, aiming to boost agricultural productivity and food security in A Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-govs-wife-distributes-fertilisers-to-women-farmer/

Kelechi Anosike, Abia’s PDP governorship candidate, reveals his plans for the state, focusing on food security, youth empowerment, and economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-plan-for-abia-pdp-gov-candidate/

When Nigerians celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha next Friday, it will be exactly two weeks since the terrorists, now identified as a faction of Boko Haram, ended the peace of two communities in Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota, both in Oriire LGA in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. There these terror artists abducted about fifty Nigerians, mostly school pupils, […] The post Again, South-West waits for terrorists to strike, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Persistent rainfall has caused severe Anambra flood, submerging homes and farmlands in Ogidi and Ifite-Awka. Residents appeal for urgent government interve Read More: https://punchng.com/residents-cry-out-as-flood-hits-anambra/

Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp mourn the tragic passing of former Nigerian winger Victor Udoh at just 21 years old. Learn more about Victor Udoh’s career Read More: https://punchng.com/southampton-mourn-21-year-old-former-nigerian-winger-udoh/

Africa has secured approximately $498.8 million in pledges and commitments to strengthen response efforts against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus outbreak across affected and high-risk countries. The post Africa secures $498.8m Ebola response pledges appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has begun his 75-year jail term in Kuje prison after being transferred by the EFCC following a court order. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-power-minister-mamman-begins-75-year-jail-term-in-kuje/

Former US runner Kyle Merber says critics owe Tobi Amusan an apology after her 100m hurdles world record was questioned, now seen as legitimate. Read More: https://punchng.com/amusan-deserves-apologies-over-world-record-hate/

Former Nigeria national U-17 football team player Victor Udoh has tragically died at the age of 21, just days after opening his clothing brand store in Abuja, The PUNCH reports. Udoh’s death was confirmed by his former clubs, Southampton F.C. and Royal Antwerp F.C., who both paid tribute to the player following multiple reports of Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-golden-eaglets-player-udoh-dies-at-21/

New Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez scored twice on his debut, leading Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe and securing their spot in the Unity Cup final Read More: https://punchng.com/unity-cup-azeez-bags-brace-on-debut-as-eagles-reach-final/

Mothers and other residents of Odion  Road, in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday, marched peacefully with placards, appealing for an end to cult killings in the area.  The post Residents protest alleged cult killings in Warri appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu declared, yesterday, that Nigeria’s difficult period of economic reforms was over, saying the dark days were over and light is here. The post Eid-el-Kabir: Dark days over, light is here, Tinubu assures Nigerians  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim declares his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the Accord platform. Read More: https://punchng.com/olawepo-hashim-declares-for-president-on-accord-platform/

The  Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,380 per dollar on Monday. The post Naira depreciates to N1,405/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Controversies heralded the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential primaries, yesterday, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar awaited official announcement as the winner, having beaten former Rivers State governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and Economist, Mohammed Hayattu-Deen in most states of the federation in the exercises held nationwide on Monday. The post 2027 presidency: Controversies trail ADC primaries; court clears Jonathan appeared first on Vanguard News.

The gathering of stakeholders last week in Lagos to look at policy support for the telecommunications industry, suddenly communicated the painful reality that Nigeria has continued to operate the sector with a document of over two and a half decades, whose relevance has since been overwhelmed by the multiplicity of technological developments and nuanced growth in […] The post Telecoms, an industry in search of a modern policy, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.