Olakunle Churchill’s old birthday message to Rosy Meurer resurfaced after he denied claims about her support and their marriage, sparking fresh reactions online

The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested 16 suspected cultists at the Polytechnic Ibadan and recovered dangerous weapons. The post Police arrest 16 suspected cultists at Ibadan poly appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover the top 10 players with the most penalties scored in football history. See who tops the list, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-players-with-most-penalties-scored-in-football-history/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State is facing a deepening internal crisis as seven aspirants, including serving lawmakers, have openly defied the party’s consensus arrangement by obtaining nomination forms ahead of the primaries. At a stakeholders meeting attended mostly by his commissioners and council chairmen, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced the following as his […]

Pastor Jerry Eze opened up about his emotional turmoil during the EFCC investigation for money laundering, sharing how he prayed for the chairman on his altar.

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, following a high-level meeting with the party’s Governance Advisory Council (GAC) at the State House, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents  after the meeting, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, […]

The All Progressives Congress has expressed confidence of unseating Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship election, declaring that the party has the capacity to defeat a sitting administration. The Director General of the APC Campaign Council, Oluwole Oke, made the assertion on Wednesday in Osogbo during the inauguration of the party’s [...]

The race for the Nasarawa State governorship in 2027 has gained fresh momentum as former Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Professor Mohammad Sani Haruna, has formally declared his intention to contest. Haruna’s entrance into the race was in spite of the Governor Abdullahi Sule’s adoption of […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after sharing a social media post that appeared to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump.” The post Trump reshares post renaming Strait of Hormuz ‘Strait of Trump’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The wave of political defections in Jigawa State appears to be gaining momentum as Governor Umar Namadi has received two prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement issued by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. The defectors, Alhaji […] Defections deepen in Jigawa as PDP stalwarts dump party for APC

A US lawmaker criticizes President Tinubu’s administration over its failure to meet conditions attached to US security aid for Nigeria, urging a funding re Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmaker-faults-tinubu-over-security-aid-compliance-urges-funding-review/

Nigeria’s security landscape has witnessed a series of coordinated assaults on military formations in 2026, raising fresh concerns over insurgent tactics and battlefield dynamics. The pattern of attacks, which intensified across parts of Borno and extended to other regions, reflects a shift in operational strategy by armed groups targeting military positions. In January 2025, President […] The post SECURITY TRACKER: Charting 13 strikes, 7 thwarted — inside Nigeria’s 2026 military base attacks appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a socialite, Funmilola Ogbuaya, popularly known as Ariket, to 15 years’ imprisonment for her involvement in cocaine trafficking. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Deinde Dipeolu held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, finding the defendant guilty of conspiracy as well as aiding [...]

Galatasaray have slammed the door on potential suitors for Victor Osimhen, designating the Nigerian striker as “untouchable” despite mounting interest from the Premier League and La Liga clubs. The Turkish The post Galatasaray declare Osimhen ‘untouchable’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have learned their path in the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games following  yesterday’s draw at the CAF headquarters in Cairo. The reigning WAFCON The post LA 2028: Super Falcons drawn bye into second round appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The immediate past minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, yesterday has vowed to tackle insecurity and boost the Bauchi State economy through agriculture if elected governor. Tuggar stated this after he obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms to seek the party’s ticket for the 2027 Bauchi governorship […]

Social media personalities Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus and Carter Efe yesterday traded threats during a formal face-off ahead of their celebrity bout at Chaos in the Ring 4, scheduled for May The post Portable, Carter Efe trade threats ahead of Chaos in the Ring appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has invited 40 boxers to the final phase of camping ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The squad includes 20 male and The post NBF opens Commonwealth Games’ camp with 40 boxers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Teenage winger Zadok Yohanna is expected to be  called up for the London  Unity Cup and could also feature in upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal. Coach Eric Chelle is The post Chelle  to pick  teenage sensation Yohanna for Unity Cup appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will continue their build-up to their upcoming clash against Guinea with another preparatory friendly scheduled for tomorrow. In an update posted the team’s media The post Flamingos step up preparations  for Guinea  with third friendly test appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Founding National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Okey Ralph Nwosu, has declared that the 2027 general elections will not hold if the party is excluded from the ballot. Nwosu also asserted that the opposition party has already secured the numbers and momentum required to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next election cycle. […]

Get today’s top stories on Nigerian politics. The Supreme Court rules on ADC/PDP fate, Tinubu appoints a new minister, and petrol prices climb. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-scourt-to-decide-adc-pdp-fate-tinubu-names-odumegwu-ojukwu-minister-other-top-stories/

Coventry City will complete the permanent signing of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka following their promotion to the Premier League. Onyeka joined on loan from Brentford in February, with a The post Coventry City to sign Onyeka permanently after promotion appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Explore the inspiring journey of Tina Caruso, a blind photographer and CVI advocate from Love on the Spectrum, as she navigates life, love, and advocacy.

Tyson Fury could take an interim fight before facing Anthony Joshua, but the long-awaited heavyweight showdown will not happen if Joshua loses his warm-up bout in July, says promoter Frank The post Promoter outlines condition for potential Joshua -Fury fight appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LIV Golf, founded in 2022 as a main rival to the PGA Tour, plans to inform staff and players on Thursday that the Saudi Public Investment Fund will no longer bankroll the circuit beyond this summer, the Wall Street Journal said. The post Saudi To End LIV Golf Funding This Year appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria will host four weeks of Junior International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments in Abuja and Lagos. The series begins in Abuja from June 1 to June 13 with two legs The post Abuja, Lagos Set for International Junior Tennis Action appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nasarawa Amazons and Abia Angels have completed the lineup for the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six playoffs after decisive Matchday 17 results in Group B, sealing the The post NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons, Abia Angels seal final playoff spots appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Iranian soccer federation officials will not attend the FIFA congress in Canada, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news​agency reported on Wednesday, citing what it said ‌was “inappropriate behaviour of immigration officials” at The post Iranians will not attend FIFA congress in Canada appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played to a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, with a controversial VAR decision denying the Gunners a penalty.

Chelsea captain and former England international Millie Bright has announced her immediate retirement from football. Signed from Doncaster Belles, the 32-year-old defender began her Chelsea career in 2015 and made The post Chelsea captain Millie Bright  retires from football appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Iran has sought to extract a price for being attacked by exerting control over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which one-fifth of global oil typically transits. The post US pushing for new coalition to restart Hormuz traffic – Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yusuf Buhari is the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election in Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has assured party faithful that the party will participate in the 2027 general elections despite ongoing legal battles. Mark gave the assurance on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. [...]

Liverpool said that they expected Mohamed Salah to be “available to play again before the end of this season” after injury threatened to disrupt the star striker’s farewell to Anfield. The post Salah expected to be ‘available’ before Anfield exit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Julian Alvarez’s penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash. Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the The post Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in  Champions League semi-final draw appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.