Nigerian NCAA star Blessing Adebanjo discusses building a career beyond the court as a digital creator with over 1.3 million TikTok followers. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncaa-star-adebanjo-eyes-impact-beyond-basketball/

Idia Royals Cricket Club defend their title in the South-South Female Cricket League with a commanding win, led by Lucky Piety’s unbeaten 58 runs. Read More: https://punchng.com/idia-royals-retain-south-south-female-cricket-league/

Ikoyi Club 1938 is set to host the Quomodo Inter-School Swimming League, offering a platform for young swimmers to compete in various events. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikoyi-club-set-to-host-inter-school-swimming-league/

Getafe CF have confirmed that Nigerian forward Christantus Uche will return to the club this summer after failing to meet the conditions required to trigger a permanent move, forcing the LaLiga side to reassess their financial plans, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Uche had joined Crystal Palace on loan last summer, with an agreement that included Read More: https://punchng.com/getafe-confirm-uche-return/

Kelechi Iheanacho speaks on his prolific scoring run for Celtic, netting his fourth goal in six games since returning from injury to aid the title race. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-enjoying-it-iheanacho-speaks-on-scoring-run/

Inter Milan are set to exercise their €8m buy-back clause for Ebenezer Akinsanmiro after Pisa triggered their purchase option for the Nigerian midfielder. Read More: https://punchng.com/inter-plot-e8m-akinsanmiro-buy-back-after-pisa-sale/

Venus, serving as one of the evening’s co-chairs, made history as the third tennis player to take on the role, following Serena in 2019 and Osaka in 2021. The post Serena, Venus, Osaka Bring Sport, Style And Statement To 2026 Met Gala appeared first on Channels Television.

Ademola Lookman leads Atlético Madrid against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final, aiming to end his goal drought and secure a spot in the final. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-out-to-end-drought-against-arsenal/

AFN President Tonobok Okowa praises President Bola Tinubu for providing funds that led to Team Nigeria securing multiple World Championships tickets. Read More: https://punchng.com/okowa-hails-tinubu-for-world-championships-tickets/

This year’s gala, themed “Costume Art” with a “Fashion Is Art” dress code, saw Rihanna embrace the concept in a striking custom gown designed by Glenn Martens. The post Power Couple Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Turn Heads At Met Gala 2026 With Sculptural Style appeared first on Channels Television.

Robert Garcia, who trained Anthony Joshua, predicts AJ has the power and skill to knock out Tyson Fury if he is mentally prepared for the fight. Read More: https://punchng.com/joshuas-former-trainer-predicts-ko-against-fury/

Nigeria’s ground handlers (AGHAN) issue a final three-day airline debt deadline, threatening to withdraw services over an estimated N9bn in unpaid fees. Read More: https://punchng.com/aghan-gives-airlines-final-three-day-payment-deadline/

The Lagos State Government reaffirms its commitment to Lagos press freedom, vowing to protect journalists and strengthen democratic accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-vows-to-protect-journalists-strengthen-press-freedom/

A new report ranks Nigeria 6th globally for outsourcing, driven by low labour costs and a growing talent pool, positioning it as a top destination. Read More: https://punchng.com/low-labour-costs-boost-nigeria-outsourcing-ranking/

Traders and youths in Damaturu protest the Yobe market demolition, halting the exercise meant to relocate them to a new modern market. Read the full story. Read More: https://punchng.com/traders-urchins-resist-demolition-in-yobe/

The Bauchi traders’ association urges the government to provide better spaces for displaced members to sustain their livelihoods and boost commercial activ Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-marketers-push-for-better-trading-spaces/

The Oluyole Club awarded bursaries to indigent students at its annual lecture, where experts advised on building resilience amid Nigeria’s economic storms. Read More: https://punchng.com/oluyole-club-awards-bursaries-urges-financial-discipline/

A coalition in Bauchi urges political parties to thoroughly screen former office holders seeking election, demanding accountability and integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-bauchi-groups-urge-screening-of-ex-office-holders/

A UNILAG professor, Tayo Popoola, unveils a new book, ‘Introduction to Political Communication,’ to advance political communication study in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-don-unveils-book-to-advance-political-communication-study/

A farmer in Niger State was killed over a farmland dispute in Munya LGA, sparking a reprisal attack. Police are investigating the communal crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-farmer-killed-in-land-dispute/

MSF warns of a seasonal malaria surge in Nigeria’s northern states, highlighting its link to child malnutrition and the urgent need for intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/msf-flags-malaria-surge-in-north/

A faction loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu challenges the ADC leadership, planning a parallel convention and deepening the party’s crisis ahead of 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/kachikwu-faction-challenges-adc-leadership-plans-parallel-convention/

The singer, attending for the eighth time, arrived alongside her husband Jay-Z and their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, who made her Met Gala debut. The post Beyoncé Returns To Met Gala After A Decade As Co-Chair In Show-Stopping Look appeared first on Channels Television.

Kano State and the EU are strengthening their partnership to accelerate agricultural transformation, enhance food security, and boost economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-eu-partner-on-agric-livestock/

Sokoto State unveils sweeping healthcare reforms to boost rural access, including mass recruitment of health workers and major infrastructure upgrades. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-meeting-pushes-rural-healthcare-drive/

Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State, the Kwara North Women Advancement Group has declared its support for Ambassador Abdulfatai Seriki, citing what it described as his proven capacity in enterprise development and wealth creation. Arewa PUNCH reports that the support follows endorsements that have continued to gather momentum for Ambassador Seriki, cutting Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-groups-back-serikis-gov-bid/

The Nigerian government partners with Airbus in a landmark deal to develop the aviation sector, focusing on infrastructure, training, and MRO capacity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-secures-airbus-deal-to-grow-aviation-sector/

Experts urge Nasarawa youths to tackle unemployment by embracing content creation. Learn how to use social media for growth, impact, and a reliable income. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-youths-urged-to-embrace-content-creation/

The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) inducts 30 new fellows, urging them to uphold professional integrity and contribute to national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/surveyors-induct-30-fellows-urge-public-service/

Lagos State starts the 2nd Eko Schools Arts and Crafts Competition to develop young artistic talent and boost the state’s creative economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-launches-school-arts-competition/

LAMATA unveils an ambitious 2050 Lagos mobility plan, shifting focus from roads to an integrated mass transit system of rail, ferries, and BRT. Read More: https://punchng.com/lamata-targets-rail-ferries-in-bold-2050-mobility-plan/

APC aspirant Salihu Girei unveils his Adamawa agenda for 2027, focusing on unity, poverty reduction, education, and inclusive development for the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-girei-unveils-unity-growth-agenda-for-adamawa/

Five Kwara PDP governorship aspirants agree to a consensus arrangement for the 2027 election, prioritizing party unity over individual ambition. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-pdp-gov-aspirants-agree-on-consensus-arrangement/

Accord dismisses calls for its deregistration by INEC, insisting it meets all constitutional requirements to remain a registered political party in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-faults-deregistration-calls-insists-on-full-inec-compliance/

The PDP crisis deepens as the Wike-backed faction rejects an interim NWC and primaries schedule set by the Makinde bloc, citing legal and constitutional is Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-pdp-bloc-rejects-makinde-interim-nwc-primaries-schedule/

Prof Ali Pate has ruled out contesting the 2027 Bauchi gov bid, explaining his decision was based on a desire to serve Nigeria at a broader level. Read More: https://punchng.com/pate-rules-out-2027-bauchi-gov-bid-cites-national-service/