Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has pledged to support the families of two close associates who died in a tragic road accident in Nigeria. The fatal crash claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami. The accident reportedly occurred on 29 December along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway […]

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that personal commitments informed his decision to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the Unity Cup and upcoming international friendlies against Portugal and Poland. The Nottingham Forest forward said he remains confident in the quality of players selected to represent the national team. Awoniyi has established himself as an […]

June 02, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission has ruled out any external cyber intrusion into its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database, insisting that preliminary forensic reviews show no hacking incident or breach of its ICT infrastructure. However, the Commission confirmed that the matter is now subject to a parallel investigation by the Department […] The post DSS Joins Probe as INEC Rules Out External Breach in CVR Database appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The defections were announced during plenary on the resumption of the House of Representatives after the Sallah break. The post Six Oyo Reps Defect From PDP To APM appeared first on Channels Television.

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly leading the race to sign Nigeria winger Chidera Ejuke ahead of the summer transfer window. Ejuke is expected to leave Sevilla following another difficult campaign for the Spanish club. The 28-year-old struggled to make a major impact at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, registering just one goal and one […]

Manchester United have revealed that Marcus Rashford will wear the number 11 for England at this summer’s World Cup Kobbie Mainoo is set to wear the number 16. The full list of England’s squad numbers are due to be released at 3pm on Tuesday. But United have revealed the numbers early after sharing the squad numbers […] 2026 World Cup: Rashford, Mainoo England shirt numbers revealed

Waves of xenophobic violence have swept South Africa over the past decades, including in 2008 when dozens were killed. The post Five Things To Know About South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests appeared first on Channels Television.

June 02, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to face renewed liquidity management challenges in June 2026 as an estimated N10.90 trillion is expected to flow into the financial system, driven largely by the maturity of Open Market Operations (OMO) bills. According to the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) Monthly Market […] The post CBN Braces for N10.9trn Liquidity Wave as N7.77 Trillion OMO Bills Mature in June appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 02, (THEWILL) — Hollywood actor, Sir Idris Elba, has received a knighthood from King Charles III during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The 53-year-old was honoured for services to young people. He is best known for his roles in “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” and the TV series “Luther”. The honour […] The post Sir Idris Elba Knighted As King Charles Honours Entertainment, Sports Icons appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser Evans Ogenyi has praised his players following their impressive victory over Bayelsa United in the President Federation Cup Round of 32. The Bauchi-based side secured a convincing 3-1 win over Bayelsa United at the Lafia City Stadium on Monday to book their place in the Round of 16. Ogenyi commended his […]

A accidental social media post has revealed what Sir Kenny Dalglish had hoped to keep private, the beloved Scottish football icon is currently receiving treatment for cancer. At 75 years old, Dalglish—whose name is etched into the history of Celtic, Liverpool, and Scotland—issued a heartfelt statement after what he called his “useless technology skills” forced […]

Switzerland’s World Cup squad departed for the United States on Tuesday without forward Breel Embolo after his Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) was subjected to additional review. Embolo’s travel setback is linked to a 2023 ruling by a Swiss court over a 2018 incident in Basel in which the striker was involved in a […]

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected bills totalling N196.13 billion in March 2026, but a persistent gap between energy received and energy billed continues to undermine sector revenues. The March 2026 Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on its X handle on Tuesday showed modest month-on-month improvement in recovery efficiency. […]

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday accused some social media content creators of exploiting tragic incidents for personal gain, urging Nigerians to focus on finding solutions to insecurity rather than profiting from the misfortune of victims. Obasa made the remarks while receiving members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Lagos […] Oyo abduction protest: Obasa knocks content creators for exploiting tragedies

OOUTH ARD President advocates for a N1m minimum monthly salary for doctors in Nigeria, citing poor remuneration as a driver of brain drain and calling for Read More: https://punchng.com/no-doctor-should-earn-below-n1m-monthly-oouth-ard/

Manchester City defender, Abdukodir Khusanov, has been included in Uzbekistan’s 26-man roster for their first-ever World Cup appearance. The 22-year-old made history in January 2025 when he moved from Lens to Manchester City, becoming the first Uzbek player to feature in the Premier League. Since then, he has racked up 47 appearances for the Citizens […]

The United States Congress has asked the country’s Secretary of State to engage the Nigerian government on the trial, conviction and imprisonment of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The development followed a resolution passed by the Congress on May 22, 2026. A copy of the resolution was obtained by DAILY […] Nnamdi Kanu: US Congress asks Secretary of State to engage Nigerian govt

Benfica are edging closer to securing Marco Silva as their next manager, with talks between the Portuguese coach and the Lisbon giants advancing rapidly in recent days. Silva’s current deal with Fulham expires this month, and while the Premier League club have proposed a renewal, the 48-year-old has yet to commit his future to Craven […]

Lagos teachers protest insecurity and demand rescue of abducted students and teachers. Speaker Obasa faults content creators over abduction coverage. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-teachers-protest-as-obasa-faults-content-creators-over-abduction-coverage/

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Tuesday demonstrated his growing political influence ahead of the 2027 general election as six members of the House of Representatives from Oyo State abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aligned with his new political platform, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the killing and mass abduction of residents and travellers in Ayegunle Bunu community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, calling on the federal government to urgently rescue the victims and bring perpetrators to justice. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 1, 2026, […]

“I’ve heard from the Federal Government. Security operatives have been here for the past two weeks. They spent their salaries here. I have been meeting with them morning and night, sometimes three or four times in a day,” Makinde said.

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Borno State, on Tuesday, joined a solidarity rally to protest the increasing cases of abductions of pupils and students in schools across the state. The protest, which took members of the union to the Government House and major streets in Maiduguri, followed a directive from the national leadership […]

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The lawmakers called for swift rescue operations, stronger security deployment and a comprehensive framework to protect educational institutions nationwide. The post Reps demand urgent rescue of abducted pupils, renew call for state police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s capital market has tripled its Assets Under Management (AUM) to N10 trillion, from N3.2 trillion over the past two years. This significant achievement was highlighted by the director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama during the Closing Gong Ceremony celebrating the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle at the Nigerian […]

Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage Tuesday. The post ‘I can’t breathe’: Outrage after UK police handcuff dying student appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pastor Adeboye addresses Nigeria's insecurity and kidnappings, urging government action while RCCG defends his engagement on national issues amid online debates.

UK Athletics receives a £350,000 fine for corporate manslaughter after the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei. Discover the details of the tragic incide Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-athletics-fined-350000-over-death-of-paralympian/

Former Minister warns foreign aid cuts could reverse decades of progress against HIV, TB, and malaria in Nigeria. Domestic investment is crucial to sustain Read More: https://punchng.com/foreign-aid-cuts-put-hiv-tb-malaria-gains-at-risk-ex-minister-warns/

Nigeria winger Chidera Ejuke is a subject of interest from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, DAILY POST reports. Ejuke has been tipped to leave Spanish outfit, Sevilla this summer after another disappointing campaign for the club. The Nigeria international registered one goal and one assist in 29 league appearances for the Rojiblancos. The 28-year-old is also […] Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen target Super Eagles winger

Companies adopting generative AI tools are beginning to report unexpected cost increases as the technology becomes more deeply integrated into office work, software development, and customer operations. Technology executives have revealed that while AI systems can reduce labor time, the financial cost of large-scale usage can grow quickly, particularly when pricing is based on consumption. […]

Workers at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) returned to duty on Tuesday after suspending a one‑day industrial action that began on Monday, the commission said. Head of Media and Corporate Communications at NUPRC, Eniola Akinkuotu, who made this known, in a statement, said that negotiations between top management and the commission’s two in‑house […]

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has dismissed claims linking its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, to partisan politics and the alleged cancellation of a planned protest, insisting that the cleric has maintained a non-partisan stance while consistently speaking on national issues. In a statement issued on Tuesday through the RCCG Official Public […]

The Federal Government has distributed ICT equipment to 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education to boost teacher training and digital literacy. This ini Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-distributes-ict-equipment-to-15-colleges-of-education/

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle confirms he will be without key players such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for June friendlies against Poland and Portugal.