He advised the opposition to view the incident from an apolitical perspective and avoid statements that could further endanger the lives of children and teachers. The post Oyo govt warns opposition against politicising Oriire kidnapping appeared first on Vanguard News.

The South-East Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mrs Oby Ajih, has said that her party would record a convincing victory across the entire South-East region during the 2027 election. Ajih, who spoke in Umuahia during the mid-year prayer and widows’ empowerment programme organised by the Abia APC Woman Leader, noted that the […] Presidential election: South East voting patterns will no longer go against APC – Zonal leader 

In an official statement, the club revealed that the former Lillestrøm centre-back is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months as he begins his rehabilitation programme The post Super Eagles’ Igoh Ogbu undergoes Achilles surgery, faces three-month layoff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A truck driver has lost his life, while his motor boy sustained multiple injuries in a lone accident involving a 40-foot containerised articulated vehicle along the Isheri-Elemu inward Ijegun area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Director of the Public Affairs and […] Truck driver dies, motor boy injured in lone crash in Lagos

The National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amid recent crises in the party. Dickson made this known in a statement on his official X handle, revealing that the meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, was attended by […] NDC: Dickson, Obi hold closed door meeting amid internal crises

Former REC Mike Igini accuses the judiciary of subverting the June 12, 1993 presidential election, warning that Nigeria’s democracy needs courts committed Read More: https://punchng.com/judiciary-played-a-role-in-subverting-june-12-says-ex-rec-igini/

"We've got to be in confident in ourselves and what we've done. We shouldn't fear Brazil but treat them with respect. The post ‘We’re not afraid’ – Morocco coach says ahead of Brazil World Cup opener appeared first on Vanguard News.

— Says democracy means asking hard questions By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former Edo State governor and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended the ongoing probe of the audited accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, insisting that the Senate Committee on Public Accounts must investigate issues raised in the company’s financial reports. Oshiomhole also dismissed […] The post NNPC Probe: I’m not a burden, I’m committed to Tinubu’s government — Oshiomhole appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ondo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, has urged participants designated for the forthcoming Ondo South Senatorial District by-election to uphold professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their electoral responsibilities.Dr Agboke gave the charge during the commencement of training on Friday for INEC electoral officers as […] Ondo Electoral Officers undergo training ahead of Senatorial by-election

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Duke Udi, has been unveiled as the new technical adviser of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Sunshine Stars. The Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA, announced Udi’s arrival in a brief unveiling ceremony on Friday. Udi previously managed Firstbank FC in the NNL last season. The former Nigeria international was unveiled alongside […] NNL: Sunshine Stars unveil Udi as new technical adviser  

June 12 (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has unveiled a £15 million Growth Programme to accelerate Nigeria’s economic transformation, unlock private sector investment and support reform-led growth over the next three years. The announcement was made on Thursday by the UK Minister for Africa and International Development, Baroness Jenny Chapman, during a two-day official visit […] The post UK Launches £15m Growth Programme To Drive Investment, Economic Reforms In Nigeria appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Oyo State traffic agency and car dealers agree to strictly enforce a ban on unregistered vehicles, enhancing security and road safety. Learn about the new Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-traffic-agency-car-dealers-agree-to-ban-unregistered-vehicles/

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Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved ₦300 million as intervention funds to South African returnees who are Imo state indigenes and students at the Nigerian Law School

…Urges youths to participate actively in democracy By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party for the 2027 general elections, Aliyu Bin Abbas, has said that democracy must deliver tangible benefits to citizens, including security, prosperity, justice and economic opportunities. In a Democracy Day message titled “Democracy Day Message to Nigerians,” Abbas […] The post Democracy Day: Nigerians deserve security, prosperity, justice — ADP Presidential Candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Babcock University medical student has graduated after six years, earning 10 distinctions. Internet users have wondered how she pulled it off as they hailed her.

The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspects linked to the vandalism of the Oando–Ondewari pipeline in Bayelsa.

What is Lil Tjay? He is among the youngest rappers doing well for himself in the US music industry. Discover when and where Lil Tjay was born and more.

June 12 (THEWILL) — There is currently heavy tension and disruption of vehicular movement at Igbogene Junction, the major gateway into Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as protesters have mounted a blockade, leaving commuters, travellers and residents stranded. The protest, which is part of a broader nationwide demonstration marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day, is centred on growing public […] The post Protest Grounds Yenagoa As Demonstrators Block Igbogene Junction appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate in the 2027 election, has reportedly picked his running mate for the forthcoming poll. Reports indicated.

"We will also be billing countries for their foreign nationals who have to be deported or who are in our criminal detention facilities" The post South Africa to charge FG for cost of deporting Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to Jonathan, the former military ruler has devoted more than six decades to serving Nigeria, earning respect across different generations through his dedication to national unity and development.

“We have completed 127km of road without cutting a ribbon; the roads are serving the interests of our people, that’s our concern,” he said. The post We completed 127km of roads without fanfare – Gov Otu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As Nigerians rejoiced on Democracy Day, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity and curb banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the country. In a statement issued on Friday in Ile-Ife by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare, to […] Intensify fight against insecurity – Ooni charges government

He said, "I am thankful to see that Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed this important policy that I’ve been calling for since @POTUS first asked me to investigate the genocide against Christians in Nigeria. The post US lawmaker hails Nigeria’s State Police Bill passage appeared first on Vanguard News.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has said his administration remains unwavering in its resolve to make democracy meaningful for the people, stressing that the true measure of democracy lies not in political rhetoric but in the tangible improvement of the lives of citizens. In his June 12 address, the Governor declared that […] The post Democracy Day: Adeleke Says Administration Prioritising Workers, Vulnerable Groups, Calls For Peaceful Polls appeared first on OsunDefender.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern that insecurity and the lack of adequate play opportunities in schools are negatively affecting the cognitive development and learning outcomes of children across Nigeria.DAILY POST reports that UNICEF warned that the trend could have long-term consequences for children’s educational attainment and overall well-being. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief […] Insecurity, lack of play undermining children’s cognitive learning in Nigerian schools — UNICEF

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, calls on the Federal Government to intensify efforts against insecurity, banditry, and kidnapping in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/democracy-day-ooni-urges-fg-to-intensify-fight-against-insecurity/

•Gov Awards N99.5bn Ede Airport To Interior Decorators – Oyebamiji Alleges •You’re An Abysmal Failure; Contract Followed Due Process – Adeleke Replies   The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of awarding the N99.5 billion Ede Airport project to a firm of interior decorators with […] The post Osun 2026: Oyebamiji, Adeleke Trade Barbs Over Airport Contract appeared first on OsunDefender.

A Democracy Day walk organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students under the leadership of its president, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, has been described as an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. The post 27 years of uninterrupted democracy worth celebrating — NANS appeared first on Vanguard News.

He urged SMEs to adopt structured digital systems and move away from fragmented business operations that limit scalability.

The coalition of civil society organisations in Osun State staged a protest on Friday against insecurity in the country as part of the celebration of June 12’s 33rd anniversary. The coalition, which includes OCSC, Take It Back movement, Coalition Against Insecurity and Bad Governance, FIWON, converged at Ayetoro area of the state capital and walked […] The post June 12: Osun  Civil Society Coalition Protest Against Insecurity, Demand Release Of Abducted Oyo Teachers, Students appeared first on OsunDefender.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has revealed that he advised the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against joining the party. Okonkwo made this revelation on Friday in a post on X, stating that he warned Obi that he would become what he described as a mobile squatter in […] ‘What I told Peter Obi before he joined NDC’ – Kenneth Okonkwo

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day today, June 12, 2026, the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) joins millions of citizens in profound reflection. Against all structural odds, deep ethno-religious fault lines, and repeated economic convulsions, Nigeria has remained a single, united entity since attaining civil rule in 1999. This unbroken 27-year stretch of democratic governance [...]

The Oyo State Police Command has recovered a hijacked DAF tanker truck abandoned by suspected criminals in the Ile-Igbon area of the state following intelligence-led operations. According to the command, the recovery was made after credible intelligence and sustained surveillance efforts aimed at combating violent crime and vehicle theft across Oyo State. In a statement […] Hijacked Ogun tanker recovered by Police in Oyo

Announcing the traffic arrangements on Friday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the road closure had become necessary to ensure the successful execution of the drainage infrastructure project.