Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mrs Victoria Adunola SAMSON, popularly known as BOVAS as the new Chancellor of the Osun State University, Osogbo. This comes following the tenure of the former Chancellor, Apostle Folorunso Alakija which ended on March 18, 2026. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said Adeleke and […] The post Adeleke Appoints Mrs Victoria Samson (BOVAS) As UNIOSUN Chancellor appeared first on OsunDefender.

In a groundbreaking moment for football, Marie Louise Eta, the head coach of Union Berlin, has made history by becoming the first female manager to secure a win in the Bundesliga. This remarkable achievement not only marks a significant milestone for the club but also positions Eta as the first woman to triumph in any […]

A controversial late VAR call in the win over West Ham has rocked the Arsenal title race, putting the Gunners within reach of their first EPL crown in 22 y Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-near-first-epl-crown-in-22-years-after-late-var-call/

Norges Bank Investment Management, is exploring a partnership with Dangote Group to expand investments across Africa. The president/chief executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote held a high-level meeting with the chief executive officer of Norges Bank Investment Management, Nicolai Tangen the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund manager, overseeing assets valued at approximately $1.9 trillion. At […]

By AUWAL MOHAMMED GARBA My Dear President Sir, I write to draw your attention to worrying developments within the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State ahead of the governorship primary. The APC in Bauchi stands at a delicate moment. The party needs unity, credibility and a transparent primary process. It cannot afford hidden hands, proxy […]

Trump himself provided no details on Tehran's counterproposal, but in a brief post on his Truth Social platform made clear he was rejecting it. The post Trump Rejects Iran Peace Terms, Tehran Warns Of New Attacks appeared first on Channels Television.

Mrs Samson, a native of Iree in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, was born on December 5, 1949. She has built BOVAS Oil and Gas Company into one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous petroleum marketing firms.

Gus Atkinson added to concerns over England’s pace bowling by suffering a concussion during Surrey’s County Championship match against Nottinghamshire. In the week England could name their squad for the first Test against New Zealand, Atkinson was twice struck on the head by international team-mate Josh Tongue. Batting in Surrey’s first innings at Trent Bridge, […]

FIFA and Fanatics will issue special debut patches to players making their first World Cup appearance, which will later become Topps trading cards. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-to-give-debut-patches-to-first-time-world-cup-players/

Barcelona moved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-place Los Blancos with three matches remaining. The post Barcelona Claim La Liga Title With Clasico Win Over Real Madrid appeared first on Channels Television.

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, that they must have dividence of their sweat. Yesufu gave this assurance on Sunday in a statement posted on her verified X handle. She emphasized on Abuja Residents Empowerment Bill which she would sponsor if voted as the FCT Senator come 2027. The […] 2027: Your sweat, hustle must pay – Aisha Yesufu assures FCT residents

FC Barcelona have once again been crowned La Liga champions, securing their second consecutive title under manager Hansi Flick after a resounding 2-0 victory over rivals Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday night. The win extends Barcelona’s lead at the top of the table to an unassailable 14 […]

Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised several terrorists and recovered 175 livestock in Matazu, Musawa, Kankia, Dutsin-Ma, and Malumfashi local government areas on May 9, 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a statement said troops of 171 Battalion […] Troops neutralise three terrorists, recover 175 livestock in Katsina

Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. The post Barca crowned La Liga champions after Clasico win over Real Madrid appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said that he is going back to contest for the Senate because the law allows one to contest for Senate as many times possible. Sani said this during an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television. He lamented that Nigerians are more concerned […] 2027: Why I’m going back to Senate – Shehu Sani

The Publisher of City Business News Online, Mr Moses Ebosele, has announced plans to commemorate the organisation’s 10th anniversary with a high-level lecture scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Rockview Hotels, Apapa, Lagos by 10:00 am. Speaking ahead of the anniversary celebration, Ebosele said the milestone reflects a decade of impactful Business News reporting, [...]

Barcelona have secured a second consecutive LaLiga title under manager Hansi Flick after defeating rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in Sunday’s El Clásico, opening an unassailable 14-point lead at the top of the table with only three matches remaining.

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed a double injury blow following their 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. Leandro Trossard scored what proved to be the winner in the 82nd minute. The result keeps the Gunners five points clear of Manchester City, but it came at a cost. Ben White was taken off with […] EPL: Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury blow after West Ham win

Umeh said the decision taken at the party’s convention on Saturday reflected political sensitivity to Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangement between the North and South. The post 2027: Umeh Hails NDC’s Southern Presidency Plan, Backs Obi’s One-Term Bid appeared first on Channels Television.

Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh has revealed the reasons the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, decided to zone its presidency to the Southern part of Nigeria. Fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Umeh said the decision of the NDC is to complete the remaining four years of the eight years tenure of the […] 2027: Why NDC zoned presidency to South – Umeh

Charles Omole, the author of From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that there are no fewer than five cabals allegedly influencing the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In an interview on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo, the author listed the cabals as including the Chief of Staff […] Five cabals controlling Tinubu’s administration revealed

Barcelona have been confirmed as this season’s LaLiga champions, following a comfortable 2-0 win over Real Madrid on Sunday. Hansi Flick’s men were already 11 points clear of their bitter rivals at kick off. And they blew Los Blancos away in a sensational opening half at the Camp Nou. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring with a […] BREAKING: LaLiga: Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico, confirmed as champions

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo  A former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande has called on Yoruba leaders to ensure a paradigm shift in regional cohesion in a bid to capitalise on the advantage of President Bola Tinubu’s presidency for the growth of the region. He warned that if the internal fragment within the people […] The post Regional cohesion necessary for Yoruba to capitalise on Tinubu leadership – Akande appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Tony Ugbejie Delta North senatorial district, the Anioma area of Delta state, is rich in human and natural resources. These advantages have played a pivotal role in our leadership role in the state and at the centre, in Abuja. We have shown presence in the strategic points in Abuja-that is to say in national […] The post Delta North Senate Conundrum appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola refutes rumors of his return to the APC, restating his unwavering commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Read More: https://punchng.com/aregbesola-dismisses-apc-return-claims-restates-commitment-to-adc/

In a candid reflection following a high-stakes clash, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed newfound respect for the challenges faced by referees in the Premier League. After a match that saw his side battle fiercely against a relegation bound West Ham United, Arteta remarked, “Probably today I have realised how difficult and how big the referee’s […]

Lagos State scheduled an emergency closure of the Eko Bridge outbound lane for repairs. Officials advised motorists to use the Third Mainland Bridge from Tuesday.

Former West Bromwich Albion attacker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has named three clubs Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen should consider joining over Manchester United. The former Nigerian international wants Osimhen not to join Man United, but should move to clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal or Real Madrid if they come for his signature. Osimhen has been linked with […] Transfer: Osaze Odemwingie names three clubs Osimhen should join

The duo, who also emerged as consensus senatorial candidates for Oyo Central and Oyo South Senatorial Districts, respectively, pledged total support for Adekanmbi’s governorship ambition, while assuring residents of Oyo State of inclusive governance and continuity of developmental policies associated with Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration.

A Nigerian pilgrim from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, has died in Saudi Arabia during the ongoing 2026 Hajj. The 73-year-old suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on Sunday while travelling from Jeddah to Madinah, according to the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf. […] 73-year-old Nigerian pilgrim from Adamawa dies in Saudi Arabia during 2026 Hajj 

Arsenal secured a pivotal 1-0 victory over West Ham, as VAR disallowed a last-minute equaliser, leaving the Hammers in 18th place in the Premier League.

A constitutional lawyer explains why Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 eligibility is a closed issue. Discover how Section 137(3) legally bars him from contesting. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-jonathan-is-ineligible-to-contest-in-2027-ex-ogun-lawmaker/

As political momentum gathers ahead of the 2027 general election, there is an urgent need to separate sentiment from strategy, emotion from electoral arithmetic, and convenience from principle. One of the loudest narratives currently dominating opposition discourse is the insistence that zoning the presidential ticket to the South is both morally necessary and politically inevitable. [...]

At least four persons have been confirmed dead while more than 1,200 houses were destroyed following a devastating windstorm that swept through Bama town in Borno State. The disaster, which occurred on Friday afternoon, left several residents injured and displaced, with many properties damaged across different parts of the town. Governor of Borno State, Babagana […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly attacked commuters along the Naka-Agagbe road near Agbanu village in Gwer West Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, abducting a woman and forcing several residents and travelers to flee the area. The latest attack came just few days after a similar incident on Gyungu Aze-Yogbo […] The post Again, armed herdsmen attack commuters on Benue road, abduct woman, injure others appeared first on Vanguard News.

South-West lawmakers celebrate Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti at 100, praising his steadfast defense of Yoruba interests and democratic struggle. Read More: https://punchng.com/swest-lawmakers-celebrate-afenifere-leader-fasoranti-at-100/