Nigeria’s non-oil trade with the UAE surged to $5bn in 2025. Discover how eased visa restrictions and new investments are strengthening Nigeria UAE trade r Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-uae-non-oil-trade-hits-5bn/

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang vows to defend Plateau interests, outlining his administration’s three-year scorecard on peace, governance, and devel Read More: https://punchng.com/mutfwang-vows-to-defend-plateau-interests-outlines-three-year-scorecard/

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wins UEFA Champions League Player of the Season for 2025/26 after a dazzling performance with PSG. Read more about his pivotal season Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-names-kvaratskhelia-2025-26-champions-league-player-of-the-season/

Iran’s chief negotiator states the US is not trustworthy as nuclear talks stall over a new Trump proposal, emphasizing Iran will not agree without securing Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-says-us-not-trustworthy-as-nuclear-talks-stall-over-trump-proposal/

President Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards and a tactical rescue team to secure the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo school abductions. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-school-abductions-tinubu-deploys-1000-forest-guards-tactical-rescue-team/

Bauchi police arrest two suspected thugs linked to an attack on a PDP governorship affirmation event. Investigation ongoing into the Bauchi PDP attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-thugs-over-attack-at-bauchi-pdp-event/

Spanish star Lamine Yamal admits he feared missing the upcoming World Cup due to a hamstring injury. Learn about his recovery and World Cup hopes. Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-star-yamal-admits-he-feared-missing-world-cup/

Real Madrid’s Arda Güler wins UEFA’s 2025/26 Champions League Revelation of the Season award, recognizing his breakthrough performance and impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-names-madrids-guler-2025-26-champions-league-revelation/

The Inspector-General of Police cautions against indiscriminate recording and circulation of police videos, urging responsible public engagement to avoid u Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-warns-against-indiscriminate-recording-circulation-of-police-videos/

Africa CDC reports over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda. Learn about the latest Ebola outbreak, response efforts, and challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-1100-suspected-ebola-cases-in-dr-congo-uganda-africa-cdc/

Nyesom Wike and activist Aisha Yesufu exchange heated words after Yesufu’s unsuccessful bid for the NDC FCT Senate candidacy. Read the full story. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-aisha-yesufu-trade-words-over-failed-ndc-fct-senate-bid/

Federal Workers Forum threatens a nationwide strike over rising insecurity and unresolved wage issues. Learn more about the demands for a living wage and i Read More: https://punchng.com/workers-forum-threatens-nationwide-strike-over-insecurity-wages/

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command attached to the ‘B’ Division, GRA Bauchi, have arrested two suspects in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace and malicious damage following an attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Bauchi. It will be recalled that LEADERSHIP reported that suspected political thugs, on […]

The president also directed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abductees. The post Oyo Abduction: Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of 1,000 Forest Guards appeared first on Channels Television.

Zora African Market, a newly launched digital platform, is expanding access to authentic African food, fashion, and beauty products across the United Kingdom. Co-founder of the platform, Cynthia Anuoluwapo Abraham, said the marketplace was created to transform how African products are discovered and purchased in the UK, making them more accessible, convenient, and affordable for […]

A South-East socio-political group, the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold its 35 per cent affirmative action policy for women in Imo State. COSEYL President-General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, and the group’s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Okey Nwaoru, made the call in a […]

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with fellow presidential aspirant, Hayatu-Deen, at his Lagos residence as part of efforts to heal divisions within the party following its controversial presidential primary. Sources familiar with the meeting said the talks were aimed at reconciling aggrieved […]

Cardinalstone Securities and nine other brokerage firms dominated trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), facilitating transactions worth N4.14 trillion between January and May 2026. The firms, Cordros Securities, Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, EFG Hermes Nigeria, Meristem Stockbrokers, First Securities Brokers, United Capital Securities, CSL Stockbrokers, Lambeth Capital, and APT Securities & Funds, accounted for a significant […]

***Considers Military Base Request President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State in collaboration with the state government. He also directed a specialized security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo state. Prompt News Online reports [...]

Senator Elisha Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, has emerged as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abbo’s emergence as the Labour Party flag bearer in Adamawa State followed his official clearance by the national leadership of the party on Saturday after […]

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has threatened to ‘Occupy Aso Rock’ if the abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State were not rescued. The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate made this known in a post on X on Sunday. According to him, President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security chiefs must act swiftly to secure the […] Oyo kidnap: Sowore threatens to lead protest to Aso Rock

Iran has said that it would not accept the United States agreement unless it is certain that the rights of Iranian citizens are fully protected. Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, made the remarks on Sunday in a video broadcast on state television. Ghalibaf  insisted that Iranian negotiators do not rely on trust or assurances from Washington. […] War: Iran sets conditions to accept US deal 

By Godwin Oritse Traditional rulers from Osun West Senatorial District have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the 90.9-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road, describing the project as a major infrastructure intervention that will boost economic growth and enhance social connectivity across the South-West. They also praised the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, […] The post Osun Traditional Rulers commend Tinubu, Oyetola over road upgrade appeared first on Vanguard News.

NECA states Nigerian businesses are yet to fully benefit from economic reforms, grappling with inflation, energy costs, and exchange rate volatility. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-reforms-yet-to-fully-impact-businesses-says-neca/

Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Mark Angel, has endorsed Mercy Divine Properties Limited, describing the company as a trustworthy and reliable real estate firm committed to protecting investors’ interests. The endorsement comes as the company unveiled a special 5 percent discount offer for Arsenal Football Club supporters, a gesture aimed at rewarding the loyalty […] Mark Angel Endorses Mercy Divine Properties as Firm Rewards Arsenal Fans with 5% Discount

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Nigerians living in the Philippines and Cambodia have threatened to initiate legal action against the Federal Government unless a fresh directive requiring them to pay compulsory monthly and annual dues is withdrawn. In a petition to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the diaspora group condemned a public […] The post Nigerians in Philippines, Cambodia threaten to sue FG over demand for monthly dues appeared first on Vanguard News.

Suspected armed bandits have kidnapped ex-Director of Defence Information Rabe Abubakar and his wife in Katsina State, prompting a police manhunt for their rescue.

Paris prepares a hero’s welcome for PSG Champions League winners under heavy security after a night of unrest. Get details on the celebrations and arrests. Read More: https://punchng.com/paris-prepares-heros-welcome-for-psg-ucl-winners-under-heavy-security/

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says businesses across the country are yet to fully experience the expected benefits of the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA, said this in an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Abuja while assessing the administration’s economic performance. Oyerinde acknowledged that the removal of […] The post Economic reforms yet to fully impact businesses, says NECA appeared first on Vanguard News.

The political battle between the camps of Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted to Abuja over the final list of candidates to be submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the National Working Committee […]

Veteran striker Luis Suarez has been left out as Uruguay head coach unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 world cup. Suarez had recently left the door open for an international return, saying he would reverse his retirement if needed in the national side after a 20-month absence. Uruguay have included Manchester United midfielder Manuel […]

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru has revealed that the party primary election is not a true avenue of picking its candidate but through a selection by party hierarchy. The post Video: Primaries don’t decide candidates, APC leadership does, says national secretary appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appealed to residents to forgive the shortcomings of his administration and those of elected lawmakers, while urging them to renew their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the appeal during a democracy thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel […]

Activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over comments allegedly mocking her political ambition and reported loss in a senatorial primary election. Wike, during a public event in Rivers State on Saturday, was reported to have ridiculed Yesufu over her inability to secure […]

A 16-year-old boy tragically drowned in a river in Rivers State while swimming with friends. Authorities warn of dangerous dredged waters after the boy dro Read More: https://punchng.com/16-year-old-boy-drowns-while-swimming-in-rivers/

A high-powered presidential delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in the Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area. The delegation also includes the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, […]