English clubs are monitoring Olympique Marseille defender Tochukwu Nnadi, DAILY POST reports. The 22-year-old moved to Marseille from Belgian Pro League outfit Zulte Waregem in the January transfer window. Nnadi endured a difficult six-month spell at the Stade Vélodrome playing a peripheral role. The Nigeria international however started Marseille’s last four league games of the […] Transfer: Premier League clubs keep tabs on Nnadi

The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, but only after a long day of votes on multiple amendments that highlighted Republican infighting over some of the president's other contentious policy proposals. The post US Senate approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.

The US has published the full names and photographs of 32 Ghanaian nationals facing deportation over offences including fraud, trafficking and drugs.

Suspected bandits have abducted a nine-year-old boy and vandalised two residential buildings during an attack on Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday when the armed men stormed the community, firing gunshots indiscriminately to create panic among residents before carrying out the […] Bandits abduct pastor’s son, destroy buildings in Ondo community

Dangote Petroleum Refinery begins construction of a second processing unit, boosting capacity by 700,000 bpd and positioning Nigeria as a key fuel exporter.

Despite the challenges, the Naval Chief said the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies are continually refining their strategies to counter the evolving tactics of oil thieves The post Oil Theft Kingpins Remain Elusive Despite Crackdown On Illegal Refineries, Says CNS Abass appeared first on Channels Television.

The member representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Jeremiah Umaru, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing concerns over the conduct of the party’s recently concluded primary elections. Umaru, popularly known as Jakadan Wamba, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Gitta Ward in […] Primaries: Rep Jeremiah Umaru dumps APC, cites credibility concerns

Republicans rejected the proposals and opted to advance the funding through the budget reconciliation process, allowing them to bypass Democratic opposition.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anthony Ehilebo, has lamented that some Nigerians have turned the insecurity in the country into a commercial venture. Ehilebo noted that the inability of the Nigerian government to bring terrorists to account has continued to give rise to the insecurity situation across the country. Speaking on News […] Some Nigerians have turned insecurity into commercial venture – PDP chieftain

Rapper Illbliss has emphasised on the need for Nigerians to be more receptive of non-indigenes in their states and shun inflammatory remarks against non-indigenous residents. Speaking in a recent episode of the Outside The Box podcast, the ‘Aiye Po Gan’ crooner used the Igbos in Lagos as a case study of non-indigenous residents’ contributions to […] ‘Igbos have given a lot to Lagos economy’ – Rapper Illbliss

FC Banik Ostrava have proudly celebrated their young defender Abdullahi Bewene following his maiden appearance for Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles. The 21-year-old, who was a late addition to Éric Chelle’s squad after several key players withdrew from the friendly fixture, earned his first cap in Wednesday’s thrilling 2-2 draw against Poland at […]

Anambra State Government has sought partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in its ongoing war against the enablers of ritual money known as Okite, a charm for indestructibility known as Odeshi, and other negative fetish practices in the State. The assistance was sought when the Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. […]

The San Francisco-based company, which makes the Claude family of AI models, said in a report that a worldwide slowdown in cutting-edge AI development would "likely be a good thing." The post Anthropic Calls For Pause Of Global AI Development appeared first on Channels Television.

The PFA on Friday, unveiled six-man shortlists for its Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards. In the men’s category, Gabriel Magalhaes, David Raya and Declan Rice, who won the Premier League title with Arsenal all make the cut. Manchester City duo Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes complete the list. […] EPL: PFA Player of the Year nominees revealed [Full List]

Residents of several communities in Jalingo and Yorro local government councils of Taraba State, have been thrown into hardship following the reported collapse of a major bridge along the Muslim Council axis in Jalingo after a heavy downpour. The bridge, which serves as the only direct link connecting numerous communities within the two local government […] Taraba communities suffer hardship as major bridge collapses after downpour

President of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has assured the Association of Retired Sports Men and Women in Nigeria (RENISA) of the Commission’s support saying those who have flown the Nigerian flag in the past deserves maximum respect and attention. Gumel stated this while playing host to RENISA’s delegation led by its President […]

Former Nigerian international Eric Ejiofor has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to disregard any calls for Eric Chelle’s dismissal and instead hand the Franco-Malian coach a longer leash as Super Eagles handler. Ejiofor’s plea follows the national team’s hard-fought 2-2 friendly draw against Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday – a result that extended Chelle’s […]

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has named new coaches for its senior, youth, and beach volleyball teams in a push to boost the sport’s technical growth nationwide. Following a rigorous screening process, appointments were made for the men’s and women’s senior sides, U-19 and U-17 boys and girls, plus the men’s and women’s beach volleyball […]

The United States Senate, on Friday, approved $70 billion in funding to support President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, marking a significant victory for the administration on one of its key policy priorities. The funding package, which will cover the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for the remainder of […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Kwara State Council, has cried out to President Bola Tinubu over what it described as worsening industrial crisis and growing allegations of administrative misconduct at the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, LNRBDA, Ilorin. The union raised the alarm in a letter sent to the President on Thursday. The Kwara State […] NLC writes Tinubu over industrial crisis at Lower Niger River Basin Develoment Authority

Carding App unveils a ₦400 million World Cup prediction event for football fans. Predict matches, invite friends, and sell gift cards to win big! Read More: https://punchng.com/carding-app-launches-%e2%82%a6400-million-world-cup-2026-prediction-event-for-football-fans/

The federal government has kicked off the reconstruction of the Gombe-Biu Road, with the minister of Works, David Umahi, assuring the residents that work will begin within 30 days. At the ceremony yesterday in Liji, Gombe State, Umahi said the project had been awarded to Hi-Tech Construction Company and would be executed to the highest […]

The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers and the recovery of large quantities of illicit drugs in separate intelligence-led operations across the state, describing the development as another major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse. The Command disclosed this in a press statement […]

A CSO plans an Abuja road walk to mobilize support for collective action against Nigeria’s insecurity, urging citizens and leaders to unite against crime. Read More: https://punchng.com/cso-urges-collective-action-against-insecurity-plans-abuja-road-walk/

The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has canvassed the restructuring of South West security architecture to deal with increasing security threats in the region. The group said the federal government’s support is essential as the South West governors lack the capacity to deal with the wave of terrorism in the region. It said what […]

…Denies candidate imposition, unveils framework behind nationwide exercise The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed allegations of irregularities and candidate imposition in its recently concluded presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries, insisting that the process was The post NDC slams critics, insists primaries were transparent, consensus-driven appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The globally celebrated duo will perform Dai Dai, the official song of the tournament, at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June before hosts Mexico kick off the World Cup against South Africa The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira set to headline Opening Ceremony in Mexico appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The bill would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the rest of Trump's term The post US Senate Approves $70 billion For Trump Immigration Crackdown appeared first on Channels Television.

A former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has told the opposition candidates in the June 20 governorship poll in  the state to forget winning the election. He said Governor Biodun Oyebanji enjoys wider acceptability among the electorate to retain his seat for a second term. Fayose also predicted a landslide victory for President […]

Oyo State House of Assembly has rejected suggestions and calls on the state government to negotiate with the bandits who abducted teachers and students during the coordinated attacks on Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire local government area on Friday, May 15, 2026. The Assembly, however, called for intensified rescue operations to secure the release of victims abducted […]

Veteran Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for using biblical parables to address the worsening insecurity in Nigeria

Armed men attacked Igbosi, Ondo State, abducting a nine-year-old boy and destroying homes. Police launch a manhunt to rescue the child and apprehend the attackers.

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the shooting of the Accord Party chairman in Osogbo local government area, Asimiyu Ajibola, by yet-to-be identified gunmen. The police said they commenced investigation into the incident. Ajibola, who was shot by suspected gunmen on Wednesday night in MDS area of Osogbo, is receiving treatment at the Osun State […]

A graduate of Taraba State University who refused to settle for less and had just one goal at the beginning of his academic programme has shared his CGPA online.

Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo has reacted to President Tinubu’s comment on insecurity. ‎ ‎In a video she shared on her YouTube page, she lamented the increasing rate of kidnappings and violent attacks across the country. While calling for urgent government action and empathy, she slammed the president for being detached from citizens’ suffering ‎ ‎Hilda […]

Former Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Professor Princewill Chike, has been appointed the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Vice Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, who is The post Former Rivers health commissioner emerges UNIPORT Vice-Chancellor appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.