Arsenal set a new English club record for UCL earnings despite losing the final to PSG, who topped UEFA's prize money rankings after retaining the trophy.

Actress Juliana Olayode defended Nigerian pastors amid criticism for their silence on insecurity, emphasising their spiritual responsibilities and need for prayer.

He noted that more than 100 new cases were recorded within the last 24 hours, while Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) remained the epicentre of the outbreak with over 2,000 reported cases. The post Cholera kills 37 in Borno, endangers 3,000 lives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria’s security situation has deteriorated to alarming levels, citing global terrorism impact rankings that placed the country as the 8th most affected in 2022, 6th in 2024, and 4th in 2026. Obi made the remarks on Saturday in Abuja during his acceptance speech where […]

The member of the House of Representatives representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity and deploy a special emergency force to rescue abducted Oyo students and teachers still held by terrorists. In a post on his Facebook […] The post Oyo Abduction: Salam Urges FG To Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity, Demands Urgent Rescue appeared first on OsunDefender.

The NSCDC has arraigned 15 Chinese and nine Nigerians in Abuja for alleged illegal mining in Nasarawa. Learn more about the fight against illegal mining. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arraigns-15-chinese-nine-nigerians-over-illegal-mining-in-nasarawa/

The student reportedly died after being allegedly assaulted by fellow Man O’ War members over accusations that he stole N13,500. The post FUTO Student Dies In Alleged Man O’ War Assault, Three Arrested appeared first on Channels Television.

According to him, the country will continue to “move in circles” if old political figures continue to dominate the political space at the expense of younger generations.

The report by SBM Intelligence ranked Kano first among eight surveyed locations on a composite quality-of-life index that measured safety, affordability, childcare access, healthcare, education, electricity supply, and other indicators affecting family wellbeing. The post Despite high low-income households, Kano emerges best state for family – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Paris Saint-Germain will face Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on August 12. Get all the details on this exciting European club football clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/psg-to-face-aston-villa-in-2026-uefa-super-cup-august-12/

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has disclosed why key forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be part of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The post Osimhen, Lookman out of Poland, Portugal friendlies – Chelle appeared first on Vanguard News.

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accepted his party’s nomination for the 2027 presidential election, unveiling an ambitious agenda to tackle insecurity, poverty, unemployment, poor healthcare and Nigeria’s chronic power crisis. Addressing party leaders in Abuja, Obi who declared that a New Nigeria is Possible, described his emergence as […]

A security guard has been arrested in Ogun State for allegedly stealing motor spare parts from his employer. Police recovered stolen items. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-security-guard-for-stealing-motor-spare-parts-in-ogun/

Sunday Reflection   The solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity   The Trinity is a unity   ✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (3:16-18). Taken from this Sunday’s gospel for   God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not […]

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as misleading a viral video circulating on social media claiming to show the arrest of Fulani men with arms and ammunition in the Ikorodu area of the state. The post Lagos Police dismiss viral video of armed Fulani men in Ikorodu as old, misleading appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Senator Elisha Abbo secures Labour Party’s governorship ticket for Adamawa State, setting the stage for the 2027 elections. Learn more about Abbo’s Read More: https://punchng.com/senator-abbo-emerges-lp-gov-candidate-in-adamawa/

Nigerian Army troops thwarted a kidnap attempt in Kogi, neutralizing one terrorist and seizing weapons. Read more about the successful operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-foils-kidnap-attempt-in-kogi-kills-terrorist-seizes-weapons/

The visit comes amid growing anxiety and public outrage over the recent abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state. The post Makinde Visits Families Of Abducted Pupils, Teachers, Vows Safe Return appeared first on Channels Television.

Several people have been reportedly killed in a cruel attack on a community in Nigeria’s southeast. A source spoke about the attack being like a war.

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he plans to buy back his music masters from his foreign record label, Sony, before his retirement.  Speaking in an episode of The Long Form podcast, Davido emphasised that ownership in the music industry is very important.  He disclosed that he wants to buy […] Why I plan to buy back my music masters – Davido 

The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/281/2026, alleged that the defendants engaged in unauthorised mining activities contrary to Section 1(8)(b) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Cap. M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH writes that three years after Tinubu’s shock reforms, the macro numbers and the human experience of Nigeria’s economy remain stubbornly far apart. Three years ago, President Bola Tinubu stood at Eagle Square and declared Nigeria “open for business.” Hours later, he scrapped the fuel subsidy. Weeks later, he unified the exchange rate. The […]

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres “to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring Nigeria’s escalating insecurity—marked by mass abductions, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement, and other grave human rights violations—to the attention of the UN Security Council.” The post ‘Refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings,’ SERAP urges UN chief appeared first on Vanguard News.

Afrobeats star Davido addresses criticism over his friendship with Seyi Tinubu, denying involvement in any ‘City Boys’ group and affirming his right to spe Read More: https://punchng.com/im-not-in-any-city-boys-group-davido-clarifies-relationship-with-seyi-tinubu/

The husband of abducted Oyo principal, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, pleaded with Governor Makinde as distress videos deepened fears in Ogbomoso communities.

On this day, May 31 in 1994, Nigerian authorities had arrested hundreds of Ogoni people. According to unconfirmed reports, majority of Ogoni people who were arrested by security agencies were held in Bori Military Camp while others were killed. It was also reported that thousands of Ogoni people abandoned their villages in fear of the […] The post May 31: Today in Nigeria history, hundreds of Ogoni arrested and held in Bori Military Camp appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Farooq Oreagba and his son Jamal made a grand horseback entrance at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, captivating attendees and social media. See photos! Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-farooq-oreagba-son-steal-the-show-at-2026-ojude-oba-festival/

Six vehicles and two businesses were damaged. The post Hundreds Arrested As Clashes Errupt In Paris On PSG Victory Night appeared first on Channels Television.

Katsina State Police are actively hunting bandits who abducted two individuals and injured a driver on Karaduwa-Matazu Road. Efforts are ongoing to rescue Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hunt-bandits-after-abduction-of-two-in-katsina/

“Acting on the intelligence, troops swiftly deployed and occupied a suspected terrorist crossing point along Old Obajana–Tajimi Road, where an ambush was laid to deny the criminals freedom of action.

Explore how several African nations maintain low IMF debt, enhancing economic flexibility and investment in vital sectors for long-term growth opportunities.

Dangote Refinery has reduced petrol gantry price triggering expected market reactions as marketers respond to falling global crude prices internationally.

Veterans Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) group, composed of former U.S. intelligence officials, has issued a memorandum of warning to President Donald Trump, stating that the current policy toward Cuba is leading the country into a “lost war.” The experts in a statement issued  on Saturday  by the Cuban  Government emphasized that Washington seriously underestimates […]

By Ahmed Maiyaki Three years after assuming office as Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has steadily built a governance model anchored on inclusion, compassion, infrastructure renewal, economic revitalisation, and sustainable peace. Across rural communities and urban centres alike, his administration has pursued deliberate, people-oriented policies aimed at restoring public confidence in government and […]

Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, has vowed to create an inclusive government in partnership with his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Obi said in his government, the Vice President would never be considered as a “spare tyre” because Kwankwaso would be actively involved. On Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, Obi […] 2027: Kwankwaso won’t be spare tyre as VP – Peter Obi

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Chief Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are bold measures that are helping to stabilise Nigeria’s economy. Erondu, who represents Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, stated this […] The post Tinubu’s reforms stabilising Nigeria’s economy — Erondu appeared first on Vanguard News.