On “Waiting,” Billar Stoner taps into themes of patience, ambition, emotional struggle, and determination while delivering a hard-hitting sound built for both personal reflection and high-energy listening.

Pentagon details a military operation that eliminated ISIS' second-in-command in Nigeria, linked to counter-terrorism efforts and former President Trump's directive.

Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, is concerned about the fitness of several La Albiceleste players, including Lionel Messi, as he prepares to announce his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi requested to be substituted in the 73rd minute during Inter Miami CF’s 6-4 victory over Philadelphia Union. Supporters of the […] World Cup 2026: Argentina coach, Scaloni provides update on Lionel Messi’s injury

Former President Trump directed the Pentagon to protect Nigerian Christians targeted by ISIS, according to Pete Hegseth. Learn more about the operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-ordered-pentagon-to-protect-nigerian-christians-targeted-by-isis-says-hegseth/

Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to a legal threat from the Presidency. A doctored video of VDM allegedly using fake audio of President Bola Tinubu had gone viral on social media. Reacting, President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, said VDM would be made to face the […] I want to face the law – VDM responds to threat from presidency [VIDEO]

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help stop the spread of Ebola, as suspected cases in the region rise close to 1,000.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The political dynamics in the country are changing in geometrical form as the former Deputy Senate President, Chief Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect, saying he could no longer achieve his objectives and those of his constituents within the [...]

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was not yet satisfied with Iran's offers to make a deal, after Iranian state television reported details of what it claimed was a draft agreement. The post Trump says ‘not satisfied’ yet on Iran deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Schools across Benue State on Wednesday joined the nationwide commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration with various activities aimed at promoting children’s welfare, inclusion and development. At the JS Tarka Stadium, Gboko, staff and students of various schools participated in the event which featured march-past displays, entertainment and other activities organised to celebrate children and encourage […] Benue schools mark 2026 Children’s Day with statewide celebrations

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Hamzat visited President Tinubu and the First Lady in Lagos for Eid-el-Kabir, reaffirming state-federal ties. Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-sanwo-olu-hamzat-pay-eid-el-kabir-visit-to-tinubu-first-lady-in-lagos/

A University of Lagos student has revealed that she really wanted to school at Lagos State University but a dream changed everything. She shared the dream.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has informed party members, aspirants, stakeholders, and the general public that, following extensive deliberations involving the leadership of the party, the National Working Committee (NWC), the Selection Committee, and other critical stakeholders, that the report of the Screening Committee chaired by former Ebonyi state [...]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged political leaders and citizens to approach the 2027 electoral cycle with maturity, restraint and a strong sense of national responsibility, warning against inflammatory rhetoric capable of destabilising the country. He also assured Nigerians that both the federal government and state governments are working to cushion the impact of current […]

A civil society group has commended Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede after Nigerian troops neutralised 317 terrorists and arrested 314 suspects.

The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities (HOSTCOM) has announced plans to initiate an amendment to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 aimed at increasing the statutory allocation to oil-bearing communities from three per cent to six per cent of oil companies’ annual operating expenditure. The proposal was unveiled on Wednesday at the end […]

Bola Oyebamiji, APC governorship candidate, calls for peaceful coexistence in Osun State during Sallah, emphasizing unity and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/sallah-oyebamiji-urges-peaceful-coexistence-in-osun/

The chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, warned that a skills shortage threatens the country’s upstream oil and gas recovery even as exploration activity picks up. Speaking during a visit to the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja by representatives of Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Eyesan said the skills deficit stems […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace the values of tolerance, generosity, and peaceful coexistence as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Speaking after performing the Eid congregational prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Wednesday, Tinubu urged citizens to reject ethnic divisions, hatred, and all forms of conduct that undermine national […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is set to resume the collation of results from its presidential primary election after suspending the exercise late Tuesday night. The party is expected to resume the collation by 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The ADC halted the collation after results from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians not to give up hope despite the current economic and social challenges confronting the country, as Muslims across Nigeria and the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In a goodwill message, signed by National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, to commemorate the Sallah celebration, the party extended warm […]

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed solidarity with families of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in the state, assuring that government and security agencies are working toward securing their safe return. The governor spoke in a message marking this year’s dual observance of Eid-el-Kabir and National Children’s Day, saying his thoughts were with affected families […]

The Chief Imam of Benin, Sheikh AbdulFatai Enabulele, has said that the prevailing economic hardship, insecurity and political crisis in the country amount to a vote of no confidence in the nation’s ruling political class. Enabulele stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the Ikpoba Slope Eid Ground on Wednesday, May […] Eid-El-Kabir: Hardship, insecurity, political crisis amount to a no-confidence vote on political leaders — Chief Imam of Benin

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) calls on the Nigerian government to urgently protect Nigerian children and schools from insecurity and violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/can-urges-fg-to-prioritise-protection-of-schools-children/

The bank said the minister’s participation would offer a unique opportunity to present Nigeria’s aviation transformation agenda to a high-level audience of development partners, institutional investors, airlines, and regulators. The post AfDB Appoints Keyamo Champion Of Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme For Africa appeared first on Channels Television.

The governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his wife, Nonye, have praised children in the state, saying the government will continue to ensure quality education for them. The governor, who was at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital, where he took the salute during a march past by primary and secondary […] Children’s Day: Quality education can help Anambra children attain full potential – Soludo, wife

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, has been appointed the African Champion for AfDB’s $7bn Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa Read More: https://punchng.com/afdb-appoints-keyamo-champion-of-aviation-programme-for-africa/

Former members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Senator Ayo Akinyelure and Gbenga Edema, have explained the reasons behind their defection to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 elections. The post Why we dumped APC for ADC — Akinyelure, Edema appeared first on Vanguard News.

The former lawmaker stated that his political aspirations and the interests of Delta Central are better pursued outside the APC. The post Ex-Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege Resigns From APC  appeared first on Channels Television.

The former lawmaker stated that his political aspirations and the interests of Delta Central are better pursued outside the APC. The post Omo-Agege Resigns From APC  appeared first on Channels Television.

Muslim faithful on Wednesday converged on the Ilorin Central Praying Ground, Yidi Road, to observe the two-raka’at Eid-al-Adha prayer in a peaceful atmosphere. In attendance were Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, top government officials, title chiefs and party chieftains. Speaking in a short interview after observing the Eid prayers, the governor prayed to Allah to make peace, unity and […] Gov Abdulrazaq preaches peace, unity in Nigeria

Cubana Chiefpriest reveals the reasons behind his feud with Burna Boy, addressing jealousy and online exchanges that divided fans. Discover the latest insights.

Operatives of the Ugbowo Division of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended two suspected cultists allegedly gathering for unlawful activities in the state. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Benin City. Ikoedem alleged that the suspects, […] Police nab two suspected cultists with arms in Edo

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has felicitated Muslim faithful in the state and the nation as whole on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging unity, tolerance, sacrifice, and hope. Mbah, in his Eid goodwill message on Tuesday, also called for charity, urging Nigerians to rise in solidarity with one another, especially the less privileged. He […] The post Eid-el-Kabir: Mbah preaches unity, tolerance, sacrifice, hope appeared first on Vanguard News.

PREMIUM TIMES findings revealed that the manipulated video circulating online did not originate from VDM’s original post. The post Presidency calls for VDM’s prosecution over alleged Tinubu’s voice notes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to commence the payment of rural allowances to doctors posted to rural communities in the state. He noted that the allowances would be tied to monthly performance and attendance audits. Governor Eno disclosed this during the commissioning of a Primary Health Centre operational base in […] Gov Eno to pay rural allowances to doctors 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the installation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology and an anti-doping laboratory at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The National Sports Commission (NSC) announced this decision via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, describing it as part of a comprehensive nationwide overhaul of sports infrastructure. […]