Only five of the 22 films vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or top prize are directed by women, compared with seven out of 22 last year. The post Cannes Film Festival Defends Male-Dominated Competition appeared first on Channels Television.

Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has officially submitted her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial nomination forms at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, signaling her readiness for the 2027 senatorial race. The submission, which attracted party faithful, supporters, and political stakeholders on Monday, further reinforces the senator’s growing influence within the […]

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan officially submits her PDP nomination form, signaling her readiness for the 2027 Kogi Central senatorial re-election. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-submits-pdp-senatorial-nomination-form/

Czech champions Slavia Praha have reportedly rejected several approaches for Nigerian striker Mohammed Tijani as interest in the former Flying Eagles forward continues to grow across Europe. The towering striker has attracted attention from Hungarian clubs Ferencváros and Debrecen following his impressive development and physical presence in attack. According to reports from Central Europe, Debrecen […]

World number one Jannik Sinner produced another commanding display at the Italian Open on Monday, demolishing Australia’s Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 to book his place in the last 16 in Rome. The Italian star needed just over an hour to dismantle Popyrin in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at the Foro Italico, extending his […]

Bangladesh national cricket team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto produced another composed innings to place his side firmly in control of the opening Test against Pakistan national cricket team in Dhaka. At stumps on the rain-affected fourth day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh had reached 152-3 in their second innings, holding an overall lead […]

Real Madrid CF defender Ferland Mendy has undergone surgery on a recurring thigh injury, dealing another major setback to the French international’s difficult season. According to medical sources in France, the operation was successfully performed in Lyon on Monday, with the player expected to spend between 3 and 4 months on the sidelines during his […]

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke convenes an emergency Osun security meeting to address recent attacks and destruction of public property in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-summons-emergency-security-council-meeting/

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has sacked a popular traditional ruler in the state following a verdict delivered by the United States court and gave his reason.

Former chairman, Committee on Justice and Privileges in the National House of Assembly, and also , a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State,Hom Abba Anas Adamu, has died while being held hostage by kidnappers. Hon Abba Anas was abducted along with his friend and political associate Alhaji Ali Tukur Gantsa […]

No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed in the early hours of Monday after suspected cultists invaded Aliade Street in the High Level area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Residents said the attackers stormed the neighbourhood at about 2 a.m. and opened fire on occupants of a residential compound, throwing the community into [...]

The federal government has commenced the South-West zonal engagement and ministerial advocacy tour aimed at mobilising share capital for the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria and promoting the digitalisation of the cooperative sector. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, was officially flagged off on Monday in Lagos by the […]

May 11, (THEWILL) — Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has deposed the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, following his conviction and imprisonment for fraud in the United States. The decision was announced on Monday in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said the decision came after State Government […] The post Adeleke Deposes Ipetumodu King After Conviction In US Fraud Case appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Popular music producer Don Jazzy says that Afrobeats became successful because artists and producers used to live together in the same house. Speaking during a recent session on the Crea8torium podcast. Don Jazzy argued that living together in residences with in-house studios fostered spontaneous creativity and faster collaboration. The veteran producer maintained that the synergy […]

Operatives of the Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have intercepted suspected railway vandals and recovered stolen railway sleepers along the Bauchi–Kano Road. The operation, which led to the arrest of two suspects, was carried out following renewed efforts by the agency to tackle the destruction and illegal transportation of [...]

The board of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has praised its sponsors — BetPawa, Toptier Sports Management (TSM), Prostar International and Sportslight Hub — for their contributions towards the successful staging of the 2025/2026 league season. The commendation was contained in a communiqué issued after the league body’s end-of-season board meeting held on Tuesday, 5 […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has convened an emergency security council meeting following a recent wave of attacks and destruction of public property across the state. The governor, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday signed by Olawale Rasheed, his spokesperson, stated that the meeting was called in response to escalating security concerns linked […] Gov Adeleke summons emergency security meeting over rising attacks in Osun

Accord Party has condemned the killing of Kolade Eluyera, son of its Woman Leader in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun on Friday. The post Accord condemns killing of women leader’s son in Osun appeared first on Vanguard News.

The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) national executive committee has said the forum will not submit to external manipulation as its leadership crisis enters seven days. The forum’s national secretariat located on Sokoto Road was sealed off by the police last week Tuesday. The ACF NEC had said it suspended the BoT […]

As the August 15 Osun governorship election draws near, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, has assured that the commission would offer full cooperation to media practitioners. Mrs Babalola also assured that the August 15 governorship election in the state will be credible, free, inclusive, and […] Osun guber: INEC assures media practitioners of cooperation

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate Queen Mercy Atang has written an open letter to MultiChoice and Africa Magic, appreciating them for giving her visibility and inviting her to the recently concluded AMVCA. The reality star praised the organisers for hosting the AMVCA Cultural Day and other pre-event activities, while suggesting the creation of a special night […]

The latest incident came barely one week after a similar attack in the Agwan Jukun area of the town, where three people were killed. The post Panic in Makurdi as 10 killed in suspected cult war appeared first on Vanguard News.

France has brought together dozens of heads of state and business leaders for the two-day Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with its former colonies. The post Macron Announces €23bn Of Investment At Africa Summit appeared first on Channels Television.

A UNIBEN student was killed and others injured after gunmen opened fire at the main campus gate. Edo State Police are investigating the fatal shooting. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hunt-killers-of-uniben-student/

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has spoken up on behalf of her colleague, Yul Edochie, following the just-concluded Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Addressing the prestigious award ceremony held over the weekend, Sarah Martins acknowledged that, despite their personal differences, the actor remains one of the industry’s finest talents and deserves recognition for his craft. Calling […]

Paulo Dybala has admitted uncertainty surrounds his future at AS Roma, raising speculation that he may have already played his final home derby for the Italian club. The Argentine forward made the revelation after Roma’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Parma in Serie A, a result that significantly boosted the club’s hopes of qualifying for next […]

A UK-based Nigerian man finalizes his divorce after his viral posts accused his wife of infidelity while he was funding her education abroad. Read the full Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-based-nigerian-divorces-wife-after-viral-cheating-allegation/

A Kwara labour protest at the Lower Niger River Basin Authority turned violent, hospitalising three staff amid claims of poor welfare and anti-labour pract Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-labour-protest-turns-violent-three-river-basin-staff-hospitalised/

Benue State police have arrested 11 suspected cultists in connection with the deadly Makurdi cult killing that left eight people dead in a targeted attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-11-suspected-cultists-over-killing-of-eight-in-benue/

A platform, 'Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria', was consequently unveiled in Maitama, Abuja, to that effect. The post Zack Orji, others list 301 reasons to re-elect Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abia State Environmental Protection Agency seals eight facilities in Umuahia over environmental violations, citing failure to obtain impact assessments. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-seals-eight-facilities-over-environmental-violations/

The 2025–2026 season has seen the emergence of a new generation of football players who stunned the world with their courageous performances, dependability, and rapid rise on the biggest platforms. The post 2025/2026: 10 breakout football stars this season appeared first on Vanguard News.

Thousands of alumni of Nigeria’s Federal Government Colleges, popularly known as Unity Schools, staged coordinated protests in Lagos, Abuja and Kano over a controversial land concession arrangement involving Federal Government College (FGC) Kano.

The governor, who visited the Nding community in Barkin Ladi, met with widows, children and survivors of the attack that left several people dead and others injured. The post Plateau killings: Gov Mutfwang bans night mining, grazing appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that his administration paid the sum of N90 billion inherited from the administration of his predecessor, former governor Nasir El-Rufai. Sani disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. The governor also noted that his government has attracted $2.5 billion in investment to Kaduna State. He […] I paid N90bn inherited from El-Rufai govt – Kaduna gov, Uba Sani

Yoruba actor Adeniyi Johnson has stirred reactions online after publicly expressing interest in a celebrity boxing match against his colleague, Lateef Adedimeji. Taking to social media, Adeniyi jokingly appealed to organisers and sponsors of celebrity exhibition boxing matches to arrange a fight between himself and Lateef. According to him, they are both capable of delivering […]