Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. The post Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanded to 48 nations and to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will not only be the largest World Cup in history but also the most inclusive for Africa. As anticipation builds towards the Mundial, SALIFU USMAN examines the prospects, strengths and ambitions of the continent’s 10 […]

Peter Obi, presidential candidate, strongly condemns ethnic profiling, stating that crime has no tribe. He urges Nigerians to reject divisive narratives an Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-condemns-ethnic-profiling-says-crime-has-no-tribe/

Kano Pillars Basketball Club, one of Nigeria’s most successful basketball teams, has been plunged into crisis following reports that a large number of players have abandoned the club’s training camp over alleged poor welfare and unpaid entitlements. The development comes at a crucial stage of the season, with the former league champions preparing for the […]

Nigeria's skyrocketing cooking gas prices force households and businesses to switch to cheaper charcoal and firewood, impacting budgets and operational viability.

Abuja will host some of Nigeria’s most influential sports administrators, policymakers and investors on Thursday, 18 June 2026, as stakeholders gather for the unveiling of a new book examining the future of sports development in the country. Titled “Perspectives on Sports Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Ways Forward,” the book is authored by renowned sports […]

It’s been over three weeks since seven teachers and 39 pupils were kidnapped during coordinated attacks at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community High School, Ahoro-Esienle, and LA Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Friday, May 15, 2026. Michael Oyedokun, a Mathematics teacher was brutally murdered few days later […]

By Ado Oyeyemi The family of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe has expressed anguish over a recently released video showing the former military officer and his wife in captivity, describing the footage as a painful ordeal that has intensified their fears for the couple’s safety. Rabe, a former Director of Defence Information, was abducted alongside [...]

The race for this year’s President Federation Cup will intensify on Thursday, 11 June 2026, when eight teams battle for places in the semi-finals of Nigeria’s oldest domestic cup competition. All four quarter-final fixtures will kick off simultaneously at 4:00 p.m. across designated centres nationwide. One of the standout fixtures will see Nasarawa United face […]

Head Coach Justine Madugu has revealed that the Super Falcons will adopt a more aggressive and purposeful approach when they face Senegal in their second international friendly match on Monday. The nine-time African champions edged the Lionesses of Teranga 2-1 in the first encounter at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne-Remo on Friday but […]

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of defections, resignations and party switching among political leaders, describing the development as a reflection of deeper problems within Nigeria’s political system. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, the former governor said the frequent movement of politicians from […] 2027: Odigie-Oyegun cries out over rising political defections

Jollof rice is a popular delicacy in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. It can be argued that it is the most consumed meal in most homes. It doesn’t discriminate between the rich and the poor. There is hardly a public function that doesn’t have it in the menu. I compare jollof rice to conventional […]

The tension in the land and palpable fears or apprehension are so thick that one can literally slice it with a knife. I can’t recall any time when fear over the activities of criminals or non-state actors has instilled so much fear in the people as we are currently experiencing. Imagine children not going to […]

The Kano State Fire Service has recorded 58 fire incidents and 13 deaths across the state in the month of May 2026. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi on Monday. According to the statement, the Director of […] Kano fire service records 58 fire incidents, 13 deaths in May

The federal government has rescheduled the airlifting of the first batch of Nigerian citizens wanting to leave South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against Blacks in the country. The post Xenophobic attacks: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens willing to leave S/Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria continued to prioritise the oil and gas sector in 2025, even as lending to manufacturing contracted sharply, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN’s statistical bulletin showed that cumulative bank credit to the oil and gas sector stood at about N147.52 trillion in 2025, […]

Daystar Power, part of the Shell Group, and Sterling Bank have expanded their strategic partnership with the introduction of a hybrid financing scheme to help Nigerian businesses cut energy costs and access cleaner power solutions. Under a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Sterling Bank will provide tailored financing for commercial and industrial customers, while Daystar […]

Digital investment platform, i-invest, has introduced asset-backed loans as part of a major upgrade to its platform aimed at expanding financing options for investors and deepening access to wealth creation opportunities for Nigerians. The new feature, unveiled alongside a redesigned application, allows eligible users to obtain loans using their investment portfolios as collateral without having […]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Federal Government has approved the release of funds for the payment of five months’ outstanding Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance owed to lecturers in federal universities, directing vice-chancellors to ensure immediate disbursement to eligible beneficiaries. The directive was contained in a letter issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to [...]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has handed site access to Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) to start construction of two 330kV evacuation bays at the Kainji Transmission Substation in Niger State. The company said the physical handover for the Kainji Switchyard Units 1G3 and 1G4 took place on Friday. TCN general manager, Public Affairs, […]

Everywhere you turn television, radio, social media platforms, WhatsApp groups, buses, offices, churches, mosques and marketplaces, you will notice the same pattern. People are no longer just sharing information. They are pushing narratives. Everyone has an explanation. Everyone has a version. Everyone is trying to convince someone.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, operating in Plateau State, have successfully rescued a pastor and his wife from a kidnappers’ den in Faggem village of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.  In a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Captain Polycarp Oteh, the pastor and his wife along […] OPEP troops rescue pastor, wife abducted by bandits in Plateau

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has reduced the maximum reimbursable imprest available to ministers to N700,000 and introduced stricter controls on the use of public funds as part of efforts to strengthen financial discipline across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The new measures are contained in the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant signed […] The post FG Cuts Ministers’ Imprest to N700,000, Tightens Spending Controls appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The group chief executive of FCMB Group, Ladi Balogun, has reaffirmed the Ojude Oba Festival as a powerful platform for cultural heritage and economic enterprise, noting its growing relevance beyond tradition into broader community development. Balogun stated this in his goodwill message at the 2026 edition of the grand festival held in Ijebu-Ode. He described […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen fraud prevention and enhance the efficiency of the country’s digital payments ecosystem as part of its Nigeria Payments System Vision (PSV) 2028. The initiative, contained in the apex bank’s newly released PSV 2028 document, positions AI as a key […]

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has said he has personally experienced stereotypes, judgment and labelling because of his Igbo ethnic background. Obi made the statement in a post on X while condemning the growing tendency to associate crime with particular ethnic groups. He said the experience was […] ‘I have suffered stereotypes as Igbo man, I understand your pain’ — Peter Obi tells Fulani

The offshore earthquake struck at about 7:37 a.m. local time, with its epicentre located southwest of Maasim town in Sarangani province at a depth of approximately 33 kilometres, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The post Powerful earthquake hits Southern Philippines, kills 12 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Fidson Healthcare Plc has enhanced its equity base by listing an additional 600 million ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 50 kobo, on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This listing follows the successful completion of a rights issue to raise capital for the company’s future expansion initiatives. The newly issued shares were priced […]

By Ado Oyeyemi Religious leaders and youth groups have intensified spiritual efforts for the safe return of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oyo State, amid growing concerns over worsening insecurity in the region. Members of the Oyo State League of Imams and Alfas, alongside the Muslim Community of Oyo State, gathered on Sunday [...]

Florentino Pérez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president, securing a new term after winning the club’s presidential election with 65% of the votes. Read More: https://punchng.com/florentino-perez-re-elected-real-madrid-president/

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Middle East edged closer to renewed regional turmoil on Monday after Israel bombed Iran’s Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex and Tehran responded with missile strikes targeting several locations across Israel, intensifying fears that the fragile ceasefire arrangement reached earlier has collapsed. The latest escalation saw Israeli warplanes launch attacks on Iran’s petrochemical […] The post Middle East on Edge as Israel Bombs Iran’s Petrochemical Complex, Tehran Launches Missile Strikes appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Energia Limited has appointed Tai Adetokunbo Oshisanya as an independent non-executive director on its Board, effective May 2026. She joins the Board with over four decades of distinguished leadership experience spanning the energy, financial services, pension administration, and development sectors across Africa and Europe. Her appointment further reinforces Energia’s commitment to strong corporate governance, strategic […]

The US-based Associate Professor of Epidemiology faulted the consensus arrangement that produced Senator Solomon Adeola as the APC's governorship candidate in Ogun State, describing the process as inconsistent with the party's established guidelines. The post 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo dumps APC, cites disrespect, maltreatment by party leadership appeared first on Vanguard News.

The NDC has declared party supremacy, approving a code of conduct committee to strengthen internal structures and ensure accountability within the party. R Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-declares-party-supremacy-approves-code-of-conduct-committee/

By Ado Oyeyemi A United Kingdom court has remanded a 32-year-old man, Maxwell Oguanaya, in custody over the alleged murder of a Nigerian national, Taiwo Ekerin, who died after sustaining injuries during an assault in Lewisham, South-East London. The Metropolitan Police disclosed the development in a statement, noting that Oguanaya was formally charged with murder [...]

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