Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, intensified his criticism of President Bola Tinubu after failing to secure a reconciliation with the president during a recent visit to the Presidential Villa. The post Fayose claims Makinde’s criticism of Tinubu stems from failed reconciliation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cattle prices across West Africa climbed sharply between 2024 and 2025, with Nigeria recording the steepest increases as inflation, rising feed and transport costs, and strong festive demand collided with The post Nigeria records steepest cattle price rise appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

From the private sector, however, concerns are growing that Lagos is losing ground it once painstakingly gained. The President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Dr. Olugbenga The post AWAMN: weak enforcement, poor support undermining years of progress appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, yesterday, tasked the Lagos State government to halt the demolition of waterfront properties, saying such demolition was illegal. The post Demolition of waterfront properties in Lagos illegal — Falana appeared first on Vanguard News.

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has expressed deep regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the global health body, warning that the decision would make both the U.S. and the rest of the world less safe. The post US withdrawal makes world less safe — WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ike Uchechukwu The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the mob killing of a suspected robber in Calabar. The suspects were apprehended by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Dragon Squad, led by CSP Chukwuma Ogini, and are currently in custody at the command headquarters in Diamond Hill as […] The post Police arrest 3 over mob killing of robbery suspect in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

A case of prolonged domestic violence ended in tragedy in Akufo, Ido Local Government Area, after a 49-year-old husband allegedly poured acid on his 44-year-old wife before ingesting the same substance himself. Both died, leaving their three surviving children, who suffer from sickle cell disorder, in urgent need of care. The post Oyo Acid Attack: Husband, wife dead; children struggle for survival appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ndahi Marama Maiduguri—Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Operation DESERT SANITY V have arrested a 65-year-old suspected drug dealer, Hauwa Abulazeez, in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect is alleged to have supplied cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorists operating across Askira Uba, […] The post Military arrests 65-yr-old woman supplying drugs to Boko Haram appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barely hours after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), held prayers for the safe return of 177 worshippers abducted in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, suspected bandits struck again, kidnapping six residents of Unguwar Barkono, Mararaban Kajuru, Kufana Ward. The post Again, bandits abduct 6 Kajuru residents appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosives in the Sango area of Ibadan, the state capital. The post Police intercept truck load of 40 bags of explosives in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.

One would wonder what has come over some individuals, when you see their great innovations all for the sake of cutting costs. The post Economy: Nigerians now use stove thread, ‘pure’ water sachet to design clothes appeared first on Vanguard News.

With Friday's defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP, to the APC, the ruling party has hit a new mark in its political dominance of Nigeria. The post Iron Broom: Behind APC’s steady rise to dominance appeared first on Vanguard News.

"Education, certification and entry-level training are failing to translate into industry-ready manpower, leaving firms to shoulder the burden of retraining while slowing execution and raising costs." The post $11bn lost to skills shortage as tech sector outgrows workforce appeared first on Vanguard News.

Learn why business succession in Nigeria is crucial for industrial growth and economic stability. Discover the challenges and solutions for legacy business Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-industrial-growth-depends-on-business-succession/

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi marked his return to the score sheet as Nottingham Forest claimed a vital 2–0 away victory over Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium, boosting their hopes The post Super–sub Awoniyi ends goal drought in crucial  Forest’s win appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

African table tennis giants Nigeria and Egypt are set to spearhead the continent’s campaign at the 2026 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships, which will unfold in London from April 28 The post ITTF World Table Tennis Championships: Nigeria, Egypt, others know fate as draws hold today   appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that a few simple words from Fulham manager Marco Silva sparked his match-winning impact in Fulham’s dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over Brighton at The post Chukwueze credits Silva for Fulham’s comeback win appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chiedu Ebie, Chairman of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has spoken of a future where talents discovered at the Niger Delta Games would be representing the The post Niger Delta Games can produce future Olympians, says Ebie   appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ajegunle came alive over the weekend as the maiden edition of the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation U-14 Football League kicked off spectacularly at the Nathaniel Idowu Pitch, Oregie, Ajegunle-Apapa, Lagos. The The post Goals galore as  Nathaniel Idowu U-14 Football League begins appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The highly anticipated showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal ended in a captivating 2-3 win this evening, leaving both sets of fans breathless in a match defined by tactical nuance The post Arsenal 2-3 Man United: Fans erupt at EPL Watch Party as Red Devils down Gunners appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s professional golf prodigy, Francis Epe, has secured a spot in the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, a flagship event on the DP World Tour, scheduled for February 19–22 at Karen The post Golf: Epe picks Kenya Open ticket with CIO Championship win appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has officially unveiled the list of clubs invited to compete in the 2025 NVBF Super Cup (Men & Women), one of its flagship competitions aimed The post NVBF unveils teams  to vie for 2025 Super Cup appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As two of Africa’s most active fencers in 2025, the Idongesit siblings, Sara and Mahathir, will open their 2026 season at the FIE Junior World Cup taking place in Cairo, The post Idongesist’s  siblings begin 2026 with Fencing Junior World Cup in Egypt appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Deeply moved by the devastating floods that struck Mozambique a few days ago, Olumide Oyedeji, a front runner to the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has sent  a The post Oyedeji extends solidarity to flood victims in Mozambique appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Kano Pillars have strengthened their squad ahead of the second half of the NPFL season with the signing of attacking midfielder Williams Ayuba Yikat and striker Luis Dadong. Yikat joins The post Kano Pillars boost squad with two mid-season additions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Super Eagles assistant coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has disclosed plans to take a temporary break from club football at the end of the season to pursue further education. Speaking at a The post Ilechukwu goes to school as Ekeh takes charge of Rangers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that Nigerian athletes preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, will undergo an intensive four-week residential training camp as part of The post Team Nigeria to camp in Aberdeen ahead of  Commonwealth Games appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals and Novak Djokovic joined him without hitting a ball, as the next generation roared. Aryna Sabalenka surged through but Coco Gauff was The post Djokovic, Alcaraz  storm into Melbourne last eight appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Senegal’s Pape Gueye opened up about his team’s walk off at the Africa Cup of Nations final and Morocco’s subsequent missed penalty in an interview on French television. Gueye scored The post AFCON hero Gueye faults Senegal’s walk-off against Morocco appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Power Dynamos head coach Osward Mutapa was left frustrated after his side dominated proceedings but settled for a goalless draw against Rivers United in their CAF Confederation Cup clash in The post Dynamos’ Mutapa laments missed chances against Rivers United appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

FIFA has confirmed record-breaking prize money for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, reinforcing its commitment to the global growth of women’s club football. The winners of the first women’s The post FIFA announces record $2.3m prize for Women’s Champions Cup appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Manchester United loosened Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 win in north London thanks to stunning second-half goals by Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha. Victory The post EPL: Man United stun  Arsenal to open up title race appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Coco Gauff is hoping history repeats itself after edging Karolina Muchova to make the Australian Open quarter-finals, with the American going on to win titles on three other occasions she The post Gauff targets history after reaching Melbourne quarters appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he wants Andy Robertson to stay at the club as he remains a “very important” member of the squad. Earlier this week, Tottenham opened The post Van Dijk wants  very important’ Robertson to stay appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lagos faces intense urban and population pressure. The state government is assessing informal spaces to ensure orderly and sustainable management. Read More: https://punchng.com/commissioner-warns-of-mounting-population-strain-on-lagos/

A deep dive into the Osun 2026 election, contrasting the technocratic experience of Bola Oyebamiji with the populist style of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-beyond-glamour-toward-governance/