By Ado Oyeyemi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stanel Group, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, for completing executive leadership programmes at the Harvard Kennedy School and the University of Oxford. In a congratulatory letter dated May 20, 2026, the monarch described the achievement as a [...]

By Chioma Obinna The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, FMSD&IGA, has verified and certified over 200 Zonal Intervention and Constituency Projects executed across the six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to deepen the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the grassroots. The projects, executed within the last one […] The post FG verifies over 200 constituency projects to deepen Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ado Oyeyemi An Ondo State Magistrate Court sitting in Oke-Eda, Akure, has remanded a traditional ruler, Oba Adewale Boboye, over alleged involvement in forceful takeover of landed property in the state. The monarch, said to be the Ajagunode of Ode Community in Igoba, Akure North Local Government Area, was arraigned on Wednesday on charges [...]

Wadada, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District secured the highest number of valid votes cast by APC members across the 147 electoral wards in the 13 Local Government Areas of the state,

Former Minister Labaran Maku and two presidential aspirants have been cleared after the Labour Party screening ahead of the May 30 primaries. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-minister-maku-two-presidential-hopefuls-scale-lp-screening/

Yakubu-Danladi reiterated the message shortly after his declaration as winner of the exercise, calling for reconciliation among party members.

A new US immigration policy is set to affect Nigerians and other nationals applying for green cards, adding fresh implications amid the 'japa' wave.

A new US immigration policy is set to affect Nigerians and other nationals applying for green cards, adding fresh implications amid the 'japa' wave.

Lens makes history, winning their first-ever French Cup after a dominant 3-1 victory over Nice. Discover how Lens secured this historic triumph. Read More: https://punchng.com/lens-beat-nice-3-1-win-french-cup-for-first-time/

The NSCDC Gombe Command has arrested five suspects linked to motorcycle and phone theft syndicates. Learn more about the arrests and ongoing investigations Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-five-over-motorcycle-phone-theft-in-gombe/

Former Edo Majority Leader Matthew Iduoriyekemwen and 35 others have secured Edo ADC tickets for the 2027 general elections. Discover the full list of cand Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-majority-leader-35-others-win-edo-adc-tickets/

What began as a desperate search for survival ended in tears, torture and sexual exploitation for Becky, Blessing, and Miracle The post Harrowing journey of 3 Nigerian women lured into sex slavery in Mali appeared first on Vanguard News.

A coalition of youths and women in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) risks losing the area to opposition parties if urgent reconciliation, political inclusion, and strategic leadership interventions are not immediately implemented. The coalition expressed concern that the current political atmosphere within Toro Local Government […]

US President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he would miss his son’s wedding, insisting he had to stay in Washington because of “circumstances pertaining to government.” Trump had said a day earlier that the Iran war made it “bad timing” for him to attend Donald Trump Jr’s wedding to Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas this weekend. […] The post Trump skips son’s wedding as Iran talks continue appeared first on Vanguard News.

Legend Internet Plc has fully repay its series 1 Commercial Paper under its N10 billion multi-layered issuance programme, marking a key milestone in the company’s engagement with Nigeria’s debt capital market. The repayment was completed on schedule and in full. Legend said it underscores its financial discipline and its continued commitment to maintaining strong investor […]

Naira today appreciated to N1,376 per dollar in the parallel market, the same threshold as the official market rate, from N1,387 per dollar The post Naira appreciates to N1,376/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reflecting on the political journey of the last three years, Mbah said his administration remained committed to transparency, accountability and service-driven governance.

The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Supervisory Committee of Kwara State Governorship Primary, Senator Musliu Obanikoro on Friday declared the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Yakubu Danladi- Salihu as the the winner of the exercise.   Obanikoro said Danladi- Salihu scored 94,990 votes to beat other eight aspirants that participated […]

Real Madrid defender David Alaba will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract in the summer.   The 33-year-old will end his five-year stay at the Bernabeu, where he has won nine trophies including two La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.   The Athletic reported in December that Alaba was expected to […]

Emir Aminu Bayero has formally notified security agencies of plans to conduct the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Kano Durbar festivities from Nasarawa Palace. Get detai Read More: https://punchng.com/bayero-notifies-police-dss-of-eid-el-kabir-durbar/

Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Nasarawa State.   Wadada beats his main challenger, a former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu Abubakar in a tension packed primaries held on Thursday to clinch the ticket.   According to the results announced by […]

The stories of about three graduates of the University of Ibadan who bagged first class degrees left many social media users in awe. Netizens reacted.

A man celebrated as he signed out in grand style from the University of Ibadan. He shared his experience ins school and said he had bagged two degrees.

Omoyele Sowore reaffirms his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, with AAC primaries scheduled for next week. Read More: https://punchng.com/sowore-confirms-2027-presidential-bid-says-aac-primaries-hold-next-week/

The NYSC Director-General announced the scheme’s anniversary celebration will become an annual nationwide event, recognising excellence and contributions t Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-anniversary-celebrations-to-become-annual-nationwide-event-dg/

Dr. Aondoaseer Gbe Benjamin Orduen, AG-BEN, secures ADC candidacy for Vandeikya/Konshisha in 2027 elections, promising grassroots solutions and unity.

NNPC ​said granting Dangote's request would expose ⁠Africa's largest oil producer to supply disruptions, price instability and risks to national energy ​security The post NNPC accuses Dangote Refinery of seeking fuel monopoly appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sowore previously contested the presidency under the AAC platform in the 2019 and 2023 general elections.  The post I Plan To Contest The 2027 Presidency, Says Sowore appeared first on Channels Television.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ebonyi State has declared Mr Oriji Tobias Nnabuike as the winner of its governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Coordinator of Electoral Matters and State Returning Officer for the exercise, Mr. Bassie Umoke, announced the result shortly after the conclusion of the primary held at […] 2027: Oriji clinches ADC governorship ticket in Ebonyi

Farmers and business owners in Oropa, Ido-Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State have been forced to desert the community after the June 19, 2025 deadly attack that claimed lives and destroyed properties. Nearly a year after the incident, OSUN DEFENDER gathered that the community has been deserted by many over fear of […] The post Farmers, Business Owners Flee Osun Community After Deadly Attacks appeared first on OsunDefender.

Senator Ned Nwoko’s legal adviser rejects the Delta APC senatorial primary result, alleging widespread irregularities and manipulation. Get the full detail Read More: https://punchng.com/nwokos-legal-adviser-rejects-delta-apc-senatorial-primary-result/

England boss, Thomas Tuchel, has identified three outstanding players who prevented Chelsea’s Cole Palmer from making his team’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Tuchel recently named his squad for this year’s World Cup tournament starting next month. Palmer was among the players who did not make the Three Lions’ squad for […] World Cup: Tuchel names three outstanding players who prevented Palmer from making England squad

The monarch stressed the need for unity and urged aggrieved members to set aside hostilities for the sake of peace in the state.  The post Oba Of Benin Urges Truce In APC Edo South Senatorial Primary Dispute appeared first on Channels Television.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has been declared the APC governorship candidate for Plateau State after securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary electi Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-apc-declares-mutfwang-plateau-gov-candidate/

"Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over," he said. "Their visit should not function as the first step in the Green Card process." The post US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in Benue State, Innocent Omudu, on Thursday escaped death after heavily armed gunmen attacked his convoy. The incident occurred while Omudu and his team were returning to Otukpo after the party’s primary election, where he emerged as the consensus candidate […] Otukpo/Ohimini: Gunmen attack ADC Reps candidate, Omudu, in Benue