The United Nations has raised alarm over the escalating assault on journalists worldwide, insisting that such attacks must cease immediately. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, made the call in a statement issued ahead of World Press Freedom Day. According to UN data, about 330 journalists are currently behind bars globally, alongside nearly 500 […]

Six civilians abducted during a deadly attack in Borno State have regained freedom after troops of Operation HADIN KAI intercepted and rescued them during a military operation in the Mandara Mountains. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on May 1 2026, on the official page of the Nigerian Army. According to the military, […] Troops storm Mandara hideout, rescue abducted women as terrorists flee under fire in Borno

Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat's governorship ambition received a significant boost as the leadership of the State Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and its counterpart, the Trade Union Congress, TUC, expressed their support for his candidacy in the 2027 poll in Lagos. The post 2027: Lagos NLC, TUC back Hamzat’s gov’ship bid appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Abia State Government has set aside more than N10 billion in its 2026 budget to begin clearing gratuities owed to retirees, some of which have been outstanding for over two decades.   At the 2026 Workers Day event in Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti disclosed that validated beneficiaries would begin to receive payments in the […]

Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta has lifted the lid on what separates Europe’s elite sides after describing the recent clash between Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich as the best game he has ever seen.   Talking after the fierce game, Arteta brought up the amazing quality and speed demonstrated by both teams, noting that […]

Super Eagles stars, Terem Moffi, and Zaidu Sanusi will be crowned champions of the Portuguese Superliga should FC Porto beat Alverca at home on Saturday, DAILY POST reports. Porto sit at the top of the log with 82 points, seven points clear of second-placed Benfica. The Dragons will win the Portuguese title for the 31st […] Portugal: Moffi, Sanusi victory away from league champions

A Nigerian mum has drawn people's attention to a dangerous move that Carter Efe made during his boxing match with singer Portable, saying he should be banned.

Nigeria’s stock market delivered its strongest performance of 2026 in April, with the NGX All Share Index jumping 20.36 percent and crossing the 240,000 mark for the first time. Market capitalisation climbed to about N155.9 trillion, reflecting renewed investor confidence and aggressive buying across key sectors.   As the surge extended into a fifth straight […]

Delta State, long a crucible of Nigeria’s complex political stage, stands on the cusp of a primary season that promises to redefine alliances, test loyalties, and expose the raw nerves of ambition within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The immediate past governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has thrown his hat into the ring for the […]

A research team at the Columbia University Fertility Center has developed an artificial intelligence system that can detect extremely rare sperm cells in men previously diagnosed with infertility. The method is known as the STAR (Sperm Track and Recovery) system and is now being used in clinical settings, contributing to confirmed pregnancies and births. The […]

The anticipated move follows unresolved internal challenges within the PDP, as well as unsuccessful discussions with the APC and ADC. The post Defection Rumour Rife As Gov Bala Meets With Bauchi PDP Members appeared first on Channels Television.

  Governor Bala Mohammed and members of the Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently holding an expanded stakeholders’ meeting, with … Continue reading Defection Rumour Rife As Gov Bala Meets With Buchi PDP Members The post Defection Rumour Rife As Gov Bala Meets With Buchi PDP Members appeared first on Channels Television.

“God is not going to sit in heaven scratching His mighty head with His everlasting hand, saying who should rule Nigeria in 2027" The post Nigeria’s next President already decided – Pastor Adeboye appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United Nations has voiced concerns over what it termed the growing attacks on journalists, warning that attacks on media workers must stop. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated this in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. Worldwide, roughly 330 media workers are currently detained Read More: https://punchng.com/attacks-on-journalists-must-end-un-warns/

Declares Senate bid Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has said the recent Supreme Court judgement on the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has prevented all factions from taking over the leadership control of the party. Reacting to the judgement, the governor stated that neither his camp led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, nor […]

According to him, members of his political camp have been directed to avoid online confrontations and instead engage opponents with facts and issues. The post Why I don’t reply Obi supporters online – Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Content creator and streamer Carter Efe has described his victory over singer Portable in a celebrity boxing match as an easy feat. Carter Efe defeated the former champion, Portable, at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos on Friday night. Following the win, he walked […]

Civil society groups have insisted on legally challenging provisions of the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, which they believe violate the right to fair hearing as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. Global Rights in conjunction with Open Society Initiative Foundation, Network of University Legal Aid Institutions (NULAI) Nigeria and TAP Initiative, in an […]

Acknowledging a generational shift in how young Nigerians interact with brands, MTN Nigeria said it is fueling youth-led innovation built on ownership rather than intrusion. The telco said the approach ties cultural expression to real economic opportunity, creating platforms where young people can create, monetize, and scale ideas on their own terms. This was stated […]

Northern Ireland will play Guinea on Thursday, 4 June in an international friendly in Spain. The game will be played at the Estadio Ciudad de La Linea in the Province of Cadiz, with the kick-off time to be confirmed at a later date. In the first of two post-season fixtures, Michael O’Neill’s side will then […]

Depot petrol and diesel prices rose across Nigeria after Dangote Refinery increased ex-depot rates, pushing PMS above N1,300 per litre in several depots.

The game will feature 743 athletes from 40 countries in attendance. The post Enaruna Joins Ogundiran, Chukwuma, Misses Out On 2026 World Relays appeared first on Channels Television.

Gunmen on Friday night launched a deadly attack on a mining site in Mazat community, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing four persons, including a pregnant woman, and leaving four others injured. Residents said the assailants struck at about 7 p.m., opening fire on miners who were at work, [...]

A former Chairman of Owan West Local Government Area, Frank Ilaboya, has obtained the All Progressives Congress nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for the Edo State House of Assembly seat representing Owan West. Ilaboya, a former Chairman of the Edo Football Association and ex-Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-lg-chair-joins-edo-assembly-race/

Whether ADC can win the political war of 2027 is the question before Nigeria The post ADC: Fresh hurdles after Supreme Court lifeline appeared first on Vanguard News.

A man has taken to the comments section of a video showing Nigerian singer Portable and skit maker Carter Efe and mentioned why the singer lost the boxing match.

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has called on Nigerians to take active responsibility in addressing insecurity and promoting unity across the country. The Director General of the Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, speaking on the renewed national security concerns, said citizens must stop being passive observers and instead support government efforts through vigilance, timely information sharing, and […] NOA calls for citizen action to tackle insecurity, strengthen national unity

Gunmen on Friday killed four persons, including a pregnant woman and injured four others in an attack on a mining site in Mazat community, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Gunmen kill pregnant woman, three others in Plateau, injure four appeared first on Vanguard News.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will play again this season, insisting the departing Egyptian “deserves a proper farewell” from Anfield. Salah, who is set to leave the club when the campaign ends, sparked fears he had already appeared in a Liverpool shirt for the final time after being forced off during […]

The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria may face serious instability if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is re-elected in 2027 under prevailing national conditions marked by insecurity, poverty, and deepening social tensions. Baba-Ahmed said the country is going through one of its most difficult periods in recent […] The post Tinubu’s Re-election May End Nigeria — Baba-Ahmed Warns appeared first on OsunDefender.

A chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, Nafiu Bala, has expressed deep regret over his alleged involvement in the internal crisis rocking the party, saying his life is now under threat. Speaking amid rising tension within the party, Bala claimed he never anticipated the level of fallout that followed the political disagreements, insisting […] ‘I regret my role in ADC crises, my life is in danger’ – Nafiu Bala cries out

The cleric stressed that while politicians are welcome in the church, the altar is not a platform for political expression. The post RCCG not APC church; why I protested in past – Adeboye appeared first on Vanguard News.

  Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will play again this season, insisting the departing Egyptian “deserves a proper farewell” from Anfield. Salah, who is set to leave the club when the campaign ends, sparked fears he had already appeared in a Liverpool shirt for the final time after being forced off […]

A fresh political controversy has emerged following the circulation of a purported Action Democratic Party, ADP, membership card allegedly belonging to a governorship aspirant of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Kpautagi in Niger State, an allegation his campaign team has firmly dismissed as a coordinated smear campaign. A statement signed by Saidu Gwarjiko on behalf […] ADP card scandal: Desperate plot to tarnish Kpautagi’s governorship bid – ADC

In a statement released late Friday in Kano, Kwankwasiyya spokesperson Habibu Mailemu cited the recent Supreme Court judgement regarding the ADC’s internal leadership crisis as the primary reason. The post ADC Crisis: Kwankwaso considering alternatives – Spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Pep Guardiola has made it clear that Manchester City will not hide behind a congested fixture schedule if they ultimately fall short in the Premier League title race. With the season entering its decisive phase, the City manager stressed that successful teams must learn to thrive under pressure rather than seek excuses. Currently sitting second […]