President Bola Tinubu has expressed happiness that no state in Nigeria is struggling to pay workers’ salaries as it was before his inauguration on May 29, 2024. The president said this on Friday in Lagos when he received members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on a Sallah homage at his Lagos […] I’m happy states no longer struggle to pay salaries – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has recounted the difficulty he encountered on his journey to become Nigeria’s President. Tinubu made the revelation on Friday in Lagos when he received members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on a Sallah homage at his Lagos residence. He thanked some governors who started the journey with him, […] ‘I took bullet, hard punch to become president’ – Tinubu

Last summer, the White House disclosed that he had been evaluated for swelling in his legs and diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency -- a common condition in which faulty vein valves allow blood to pool, causing swelling, cramping, and skin changes. The post Trump ‘In Excellent Health’ But Should Lose Weight — Presidential Physician appeared first on Channels Television.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has appealed to the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, to support ongoing efforts aimed at restoring peace, unity and development in the state. Yusuf made the appeal yesterday during the annual Hawan Nassarawa celebration hosted by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, stressing the […]

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says his administration has executed projects across the state over the past three years without borrowing funds. The governor spoke yesterday at the 2026 Delta State Thanksgiving and Praise Day held at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, as the administration marked its third anniversary in office. Oborevwori said the event […]

Former Arsenal right-back, Lee Dixon, has urged manager, Mikel Arteta to play youngster, Myles Lewis-Skelly in central midfield against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday. Dixon wants Arteta to start Lewis-Skelly ahead of Martin Zubimendi against PSG because the 19-year-old has been brilliant for the Gunners in recent matches. “I thought Myles was […] UCL: He’s brilliant – Dixon tells Arteta who to play in central midfield against PSG

Manchester United icon, Jaap Stam has identified two players that the Red Devils should sign to enhance their squad following Casemiro’s departure from the club this summer. Casemiro had a fruitful tenure at Manchester United, netting 26 goals and assisting 13 times in 160 matches across all competitions while playing as a defensive midfielder. During […] Transfer: Jaap Stam names two perfect replacements for Casemiro at Man United

Reports from the primary indicated that Dafinone defeated Omo-Agege by a wide margin, a result both symbolic and consequential The post Delta: Fallouts of APC primaries raise more questions as Omo-Agege, Ochei boost NDC  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said members of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) will not allow anyone to use INEC to rig the 2027 general elections in the state. The governor also assured that his movement would neither manipulate the electoral process nor permit others to use INEC against them during the elections. […]

Conveners of this year’s Miracle and Healing Conference in Abuja, Dr Femi Bajomo and Dr Mina Bajomo, say a major feature of the gathering would be prayers for national transformation and improvement in the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, Dr. Bajomo said the conference would provide an opportunity for believers to […]

Nigerians have appealed the federal government to ensure a reduction in the price of cooking gas to ease the financial burdens on households. Many Nigerians are reverting to the use of charcoal and firewood due to the persistent rise in cooking gas price. Stakeholders however warn that this trend could undermine Nigeria’s progress towards achieving […]

Mahmut Uslu, a proposed board member for Fenerbahçe presidential candidate, Aziz Yıldırım, has acknowledged that any club would be keen on acquiring Victor Osimhen. However, he believes that the Nigerian striker is unlikely to join the Yellow Canaries. Osimhen had an exceptional season with Galatasaray, playing a pivotal role in the club’s Süper Lig victory […] Turkey: ‘He’ll not want to join us’ – Fenerbahçe plot to stop Osimhen next season

The Association of Point of Sale Service Providers {POS} may suspend and cripple banking operations in the Country if The Central Bank of Nigeria and the FCCPC fail to immediately intervene in the alleged exclusivity practice by two companies. The post POS operators to suspend services over exclusivity practice appeared first on Vanguard News.

The newly appointed Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, wants to bring a player from his previous club, Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. Alonso is scheduled to assume the managerial position at Chelsea starting July 1. He has entered into a four-year contract with the club and is anticipated to play a significant […] Transfer: Alonso picks Real Madrid star he’ll sign for Chelsea

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration, saying the government was delivering on its Renewed Hope Agenda. Abbas, in a message, noted that Tinubu’s government’s reforms had long-term positive impacts on Nigeria and the people beyond the administration, calling on Nigerians […]

Former Nigeria international, Taju Disu, has given his prediction for Saturday’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The clash between the champions of England and France will be played in Budapest. PSG are the current holders having thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 last year, while the Gunners are looking to lift the trophy for the […] UCL: ‘They’ve been in final, lost’ – Disu predicts Arsenal vs PSG clash

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) yesteday endorsed Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke as its consensus presidential candidate. Speaking during the party’s presidential primary election held in Abuja, NRM national chairman, Prince Chinedu Obi Ohamadike, described Dr. Okereke as a bridge-builder capable of rescuing Nigeria from insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and economic decline. According to him, the party’s […]

Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Chief Ebuka Onunkwo secure NDC Senatorial Tickets for Anambra in the 2027 general elections. Read about the peaceful Read More: https://punchng.com/umeh-nwoye-onunkwo-win-ndc-senatorial-tickets/

Ghanaian legend, Asamoah Gyan has conveyed his sympathy to Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. With the FIFA World Cup expanding to include 48 teams, of which ten slots are designated for African nations, numerous fans and analysts were hoping that the Super Eagles would successfully qualify for […] World Cup 2026: ‘Quite unfortunate’ – Asamoah Gyang sympathises with Nigeria as Super Eagles miss out

In a one minute video released yesterday by their abductors, the abducted Oyo teachers and pupils yesterday made a passionate appeal to the authorities to give whatever the kidnappers demanded to secure their freedom. The post Abducted Oyo teachers cry for mercy in new video released by their kidnappers appeared first on Vanguard News.

A presidential aspirant of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, has resigned from the party, alleging that its leadership attempted to impose a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Busari-Akinnadeju, an Ondo-born legal practitioner and Chartered Arbitrator, announced her resignation in a statement issued yesterday, accusing the party leadership of undermining internal […]

A clip from APC primary in Ebonyi went viral after an electoral officer physically counting voters jumped from 85 straight to 201 The post Fruits of Poisonous Tree: Outrage as fraudulent party primaries throw up candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.

The former deputy governor, who parted ways with Gov. Yusuf after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), said betrayers would pay heavily for their actions.

Former Governor of Plateau State and elder statesman, Senator Jonah David Jang, has described the conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary elections as credible, transparent, and democratic, saying the exercise sharply contrasted with what he termed “results written in hotel rooms” by other political parties. The post PDP primaries better than ‘Hotel Room Results’ of other parties — Jang appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, says Nigeria is facing a skills gap, especially among youths, citing instances where foreigners are the ones doing jobs such as tiling in the country. Ahmad said this yesterday while featuring on Channels Television’s Youth Forum, which focused on skills and knowledge gaps. “As I mentioned earlier, we […]

The Federal Government on Friday strengthened efforts to expand the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria with the commissioning of a high-capacity gas station in Abuja capable of serving over 1,000 vehicles daily. The post FG boosts CNG usage with 1,100 vehicles capacity station in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.

Accord Party chieftain, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has emerged as the party’s candidate for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general election in Osun State. Olajengbesi, who also serves as spokesman of the Imole Campaign Council backing the re-election of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, was presented with his […]

The Central and West African Virus Epidemiology for Root and Tuber Crops (WAVE) has launched a sensitisation campaign for cassava farmers in Kebbi to curb a new cassava mosaic virus spreading across Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation programme was held at Tungar Noma community in Argungu local government area […]

Following Air Peace’s inaugural commercial direct flight from Lagos to Barbados, Government of Barbados has said it will make efforts to stimulate demand and ensure that favourable conditions exist for the route to succeed. The post Barbados vows to boost demand for Air Peace Lagos route appeared first on Vanguard News.

There is a lot on the line when Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final. Maybe this is the year that the Gunners eventually land the elusive trophy. The closest they came was 20 years ago, when Arsene Wenger’s men suffered a painful 2-1 loss to Barcelona in Paris. Maybe PSG will be […] Arsenal vs PSG: Difficult records set to be broken in Champions League final

President Bola Tinubu yesterday commissioned new and upgraded health infrastructure across all six geopolitical zones of the country. According to a statement by his spokesman, Bayi Onanuga, the events formed part of the nationwide commissioning programme marking the third anniversary of his administration. The president inaugurated the newly completed Bola Tinubu Specialist Complex at the […]

Former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described the three-year administration of President Bola Tinubu as one defined by hunger, poverty, insecurity and the abduction of schoolchildren. In a statement issued Thursday by his senior special assistant on public communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the era of […]

Manchester United legend, Teddy Sheringham, has identified two Arsenal players who could replicate his and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s impact during the Champions League final against PSG on Saturday. Sheringham and Solskjaer are renowned for their roles in one of football’s most remarkable comebacks in 1999.  The pair entered the match as substitutes in the second half […] UCL final: Man United legend, Sheringham names two Arsenal stars that’ll hurt PSG

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has affirmed Hon. Danjuma Shiddi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Taraba State. Shiddi emerged as the party’s flag bearer during a primary election and candidate confirmation exercise held in Jalingo. The party also finalised candidates for various legislative positions, […] The post 2027: APGA affirms Danjuma Shiddi as Taraba governorship candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ijebu-Ode came alive in a dazzling display of culture, history and splendour as millions gathered for the 2026 edition of Ojude Oba Festival The post Ojude Oba 2026: Celebration of culture, elegance without a sitting Awujale appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerians to unite amid security challenges in the country. The minister made the call in his Eid el-Kabir message to Muslims made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja yesterday. Musa urged Nigerians to reflect on how collective sacrifice and devotion could strengthen the […]