President Trump seeks a way out of the costly Iran war by extending a ceasefire, but Tehran’s demands for an end to the naval blockade may prevent a deal. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-looks-for-way-out-on-war-but-iran-may-not-oblige/

The Federal Government sets up a committee to review and rationalise Nigerian security agencies to improve efficiency and curb jurisdictional overlaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-committee-to-review-rationalise-security-agencies/

Manchester City climb to the top of the Premier League, taking the lead in the EPL title race with a 1-0 win that confirms Burnley’s relegation. Read More: https://punchng.com/eplmanchester-city-sink-burnley-1-0-to-leapfrog-arsenal-in-title-race/

Former VP Atiku Abubakar urges the National Assembly to amend Section 63 of the Electoral Act, warning its ambiguity threatens electoral integrity and cred Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-asks-nassembly-to-amend-section-63-of-electoral-act/

Thieves have raided Federal Government staff buses parked at the Suleja secretariat, stealing brain boxes from at least seven vehicles. Police are investig Read More: https://punchng.com/thieves-raid-fg-staff-buses-at-niger-secretariat/

An Edo auto crash on the Benin-Auchi-Lokoja Road has left 12 people dead and 14 injured. FRSC officials attributed the accident to wrongful overtaking. Read More: https://punchng.com/12-die-14-injured-in-edo-auto-crash/

Seun Kuti has called out Verydarkman’s fans over Sowore's support and the fallout from their unfollowing, sparking excitement among Wizkid’s supporters.

The teenage Spain star won and converted a penalty to clinch a narrow triumph but hurt himself as he took it and was replaced before half-time. The post Barca edge Celta but lose match-winner Yamal to injury appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has stirred conversation across West Africa after highlighting what he described as the indirect economic contributions of housewives and ‘side chicks’ to Ghana’s informal value chain. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, Mahama explained how financial flows from government contracts circulate through multiple layers […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, and the Nigerian Army have strengthened collaboration to intensify crackdowns on smuggling along the nation’s southwestern waterways. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, said this during a courtesy visit by Lt.- Col. A.E. Amangele, Commanding Officer, 15 Field Engineer Regiment, at the command’s […]

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions has rejected Federal Government’s offer of 30 per cent increase in its members’ Consolidated Academic Allowance. The association described the increment as inadequate and threatened to embark on a nationwide if the government would not offer it 40 per cent increment before May 1. The General Read More: https://punchng.com/nasu-rejects-fgs-30-offer-threatens-nationwide-strike-may-1/

No fewer than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to work risks, according to a new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The report listed the risks to include long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying. It noted that the way that jobs are designed, organised and managed has […]

Senator Tony Okechukwu Nwoye, representing Anambra North Senatorial District, on Wednesday, emerged as the The post Tony Nwoye: Seven quick facts about new Minority Whip appeared first on Tribune Online.

A political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Emerging Progressives Leaders’ Forum (EPLF), has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor of Kano State, describing the decision as both bold and strategically significant. In a statement signed by its national coordinator, Hafiz Idris, the […]

John Arum, a kidnapped UNIJOS graduate, has regained his freedom after being abducted along the Jos-Kaduna highway two weeks ago and is now with his family Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapped-unijos-graduate-arum-regains-freedom/

The buses of members of staff of Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have allegedly been burgled by thieves at the Suleja Local Government Area secretariat. The post Thieves break into FG staff buses at Niger LG secretariat appeared first on Vanguard News.

The federal government is set to map and digitise police stations for effective and efficient policing across the federation. Indications to this development emerged on Wednesday when the minister of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between the government and the Police Trust Fund, (PTF), on Wednesday […]

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered all the six persons accused of plotting to overthrow the President Bill Tinubu, be remanded at the detention facility of the Department of State Services, DSS. The court made the order, Wednesday, after a request by the Attorney General of the Federation […]

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya approves the full implementation of the new national minimum wage for all local government and healthcare workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-gov-orders-full-implementation-of-minimum-wage-for-lg-workers/

‎American rapper Fat Joe has sparked controversy after claiming that Afrobeats originated from Jamaica, prompting debate across the music industry and online communities. ‎ ‎Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe and Jada podcast, which featured Jamaican dancehall star Buju Banton, Fat Joe suggested that Jamaica played a foundational role in the genre’s development. […]

  A verification team from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday visited the national secretariat of Labour Party in Abuja , ahead of the party’s forthcoming congresses. The INEC team, led by Mallam Mansur Hassan, said it was on a mission to verify claims made by the party about its physical and leadership structures […]

  Atlético Madrid suffered their fourth successive LaLiga defeat after Andre Silva’s second-half strike lifted Elche out of the relegation zone in a 3-2 victory at Estadio Martinez Valero. David Affengruber cancelled out Nicolas Gonzalez’s 10th-minute opener in the 18th minute, then was pulled down by Thiago Almada, who was sent off on the half-hour […]

A TikToker alleges police treated her like a criminal and accused her of clout-chasing after her viral bread review sparked a food safety debate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-treated-me-like-criminal-tagged-bread-review-clout-tiktoker/

A student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), John Arum, has regained his freedom after spending weeks in captivity following his abduction. Arum was kidnapped while travelling on the notorious route, long plagued by recurring attacks by armed bandits targeting commuters and travellers between Plateau and Kaduna States. His release was confirmed in a video […]

He noted that many children were difficult to identify as they relied on parents, caregivers and health workers, while some were orphaned or lived in households unaware of their HIV status. The post FG, partners highlight gains in paediatric HIV response, seek sustained action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Two people have been reportedly sustained gunshot injuries as men of the Oyo State Police Command foiled attempted kidnapping incident at Onigambari along the Mamu/Ijebu -Ode Road The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, the incident occured last Saturday. He said preliminary information available indicates that some […]

By extending a ceasefire indefinitely with Iran, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for a way out of a costly war, but Tehran may be unwilling to give him a win. The post Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige appeared first on Vanguard News.

The economy Mr Edun met at a 2.5 per cent growth rate, when he took office in the third quarter of 2023, had achieved a 4.1 per cent expansion rate as of the fourth quarter of 2025. The post UP-CLOSE: Key achievements, downsides of Nigeria’s ex-finance minister, Wale Edun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Senate has appointed Senator Tony Nwoye as the new Minority Whip following a wave of defections that has further strengthened the ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upper chamber. Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, was unanimously selected by the senate minority caucus to assume the position. His appointment follows […]

A tourism expert argues that the industry’s success relies on community tourism. Learn about an integrated model connecting real estate to local developmen Read More: https://punchng.com/communities-play-central-role-in-tourism-expert/

Nigerian dancer and fitness coach Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, alias Kaffy, expressed her excitement that her kids watched the late, legendary singer Michael Jackson’s biopic, which premiered in Nigeria on Monday. The world premiere of the documentary of the late King of Pop titled ‘Michael’ occurred on the 20th of April this year. The dancer was […]

The Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity to decades of governance failures marked by corruption, policy inconsistency, and elite capture, warning that these challenges have deepened poverty and eroded opportunities, particularly in the northern part of the country. The post Nigeria’s insecurity rooted in decades of governance failure — Showunmi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Owerri zone have commended the Imo Elders Council for the resolution to cede the governorship of the state to the zone after the tenure of Governor Hope Uzodimma, in the spirit of the newly – enthroned charter of equity, saying the move is timely and necessary for stability […]

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has demanded a total waiver of debts owed to aviation agencies in order to cushion the effect of 300 per cent increase in aviation fuel prices. AON made the demand during a crucial high-level meeting with the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo and other critical stakeholders in […]

Manchester City continued their charge towards the Premier League title with victory at Turf Moor to move Pep Guardiola’s side top of the table and relegate Burnley back to the Championship. City have hit form at the right time and are looking in ominous mood, clawing back nine points on Arsenal in less than two […]

No fewer than 12 persons have been confirmed dead, while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Egono community along the busy Auchi–Ewu–Benin Road in Edo State. The spokesperson of the Edo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Patricia Onwochei, who confirmed the […]