The NDIC has trained 200 Yobe students in financial literacy, emphasizing savings, discipline, and prudent money management for a secure future. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndic-trains-200-yobe-students-in-financial-literacy/

What is Victor Vescovo’s bio? He is a private equity investor and former naval officer with a remarkable career. Learn more details about him here.

The country’s healthcare system came under fresh attack on Thursday as the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians through poor healthcare funding, worsening brain drain, weak disease control systems and misplaced priorities in the sector. The post Democracy Day: NMA Lagos slams FG over collapsing health sector appeared first on Vanguard News.

with the United States. In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the threats and said Iran would not back down. He warned that targeting Iran’s infrastructure would not show strength but desperation.

A delegation departed Nigeria for Addis Ababa on Tuesday following an order by President Bola Tinubu for the immediate repatriation of Nigerian nationals serving prison sentences in the country. The post FG secures agreement for transfer of Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Organisers of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Mixed Martial Arts contest have named Halogen Security as official security partner for the maiden MMA fight scheduled to hold on 13 June 2026 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The maiden Professional Fighters League’s will bring together elite fighters, international delegates, event officials, media representatives, sponsors, […]

The Federal Government has underscored the importance of partnering with private sector to find lasting solutions to the scourge of cancer in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a two-day Stakeholders’ Engagement and Capacity Building programme organised by Innova Healthcare Nigeria […]

By Chioma Obinna To combat period poverty and advancing financial inclusion among young girls, Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G) to provide menstrual hygiene support and financial literacy education to 500 students in Lagos. The initiative, to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, brought together volunteers from Moniepoint and facilitators […] The post Moniepoint, S.A.N.G tackle period poverty, empower 500 Lagos schoolgirls appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dickson further said that he and Kwankwaso share “a long history of collaboration” dating back to their days in PDP The post Dickson, Kwankwaso meet over NDC unity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Canada's culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media accounts and require AI chatbot services to limit production of harmful content. The post Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI appeared first on Vanguard News.

The encounter, which served as Portugal's final warm-up match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, produced an entertaining contest The post Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: Conceição’s stunner sinks Super Eagles in Leiria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede warns Nigerians against vote buying and money politics, calling them threats to democracy. The EFCC is committed to stopping el Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-opposed-to-commercialisation-of-votes-olukoyede-warns/

The executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the enormous amount of money being spent by politicians seeking elective offices in Nigeria, revealing that governorship candidates spend between N20 billion and N30 billion from the primaries through post-election litigation. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday while […]

In a gripping international Friendly, World Cup bound Portugal secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão on Wednesday. Pedro Neto set the tone for the match, finding the net in the 23rd minute to give the home side an early advantage. However, Nigeria responded tenaciously, with Akor […]

A 35-year-old woman, identified as Osasere, has been arrested by the police after she allegedly threw her five-year-old son into River Ovia in Onwa community of Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State following the advice of a seer who reportedly described the child as a ‘python spirit’. The incident, which has sparked outrage […]

Counsel to Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa, Mr. Farooq Akanbi, on Wednesday formally withdrew from representing the defendant in his ongoing trial over alleged forgery and impersonation before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Apo, paving the way for The post Lawyer Withdraws from Giwa’s Defence as Court Fixes June 22 for ruling appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines was allegedly presented to Nigerians as the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, shortly before the end of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified efforts to improve women’s reproductive healthcare with the introduction of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology at Wuse District Hospital, a development health experts said could transform the management of uterine fibroids and pre-cancerous cervical conditions. The HIFU machine, donated by Nordica Fertility Centre during the Renewed Hope […]

"Less than 72 hours after the display of the aircraft, the Nigeria Air logo was removed from the aircraft and flown back to Ethiopian Airlines in Addis Ababa," the witness said. The post How ex-minister Hadi Sirika disguised Ethiopian Airlines aircraft as Nigeria Air’s – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The MTN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling substance abuse among young Nigerians through stronger stakeholder collaboration, education, and community engagement as it convened a State Stakeholders’ Engagement in Enugu under its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP). ­ The engagement, The post 360,000 Enugu youths linked to substance abuse as MTN Foundation responds appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Lil 50 is a young up-and-coming rapper from the United States. He has gained fame for his impressive rap skills and viral music videos. So, what's his story?

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have agreed to work more closely to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria.

The 2025 prize accepted scripts for ten-to-fifteen-minute stage plays. In total, 266 entries were received from 23 countries. The post New York playwright wins African based international prize appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an entertaining international friendly on Wednesday night, with Francisco Conceicao's late strike proving the difference in a fiercely contested encounter.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the train derailment that occurred along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor on Monday and has recovered critical evidence while completing key on-site investigative activities as part of its probe into The post NSIB launches probe into Warri-Itakpe train derailment Probe appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s Federal Government is intensifying efforts to end child labour by 2030, aligning with global targets and launching new policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-committed-to-ending-child-labour-by-2030-official/

The House of Representatives has scheduled a decisive vote on a constitutional amendment seeking to establish state and local government police formations across Nigeria, as lawmakers intensify efforts to tackle the country's worsening security challenges.

It noted that the Bundibugyo outbreak had resulted in more than 560 confirmed infections and over 100 confirmed deaths. The post CEPI invests $1.9m to accelerate Ebola Vaccine development appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar calls for urgent action to stop bandit attacks on schools, warning that escalating insecurity threatens Nigeria’s education sector. Read mor Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-urges-urgent-action-to-stop-bandit-attacks-on-schools/

Senior Director, Marketing, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited Yusuf Murtala has disclosed after 75 years, Coca-Cola remains grounded in still refreshing Nigerians through innovative product offerings, consumer experiences, and campaigns that adapt to the evolving preferences.   Speaking during the launch of The post Coca-Cola still refreshing Nigerians through innovative product offerings, says Murtala appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of 2027 election, Peter Obi, has again decried the deteriorating security situation in the country, describing as sad the fact that Nigerian schoolchildren are being turned into pawns in the emerging deadly ransom economy created by bandits. The post Sad our children now pawn in deadly ransom economy – Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.

An official says the initiative is jointly funded by the European Union and the German government. The post Enugu govt, energy firms sign deal to electrify four rural communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Model Jenn alleges that Kanye West assaulted her during a 2010 music video shoot, sparking mixed online reactions and highlighting complex power dynamics.

Discover the World Cup highest-paid players for 2026, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. See the full list of football’s top earners. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-11-highest-paid-players-at-world-cup/

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  World Cup-bound Portugal ended the Super Eagles’ 12-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory in their final warm-up game in Leiria on Tuesday night, Prompt News Online reports. The hosts, ranked fifth in the world, took the lead in the 23rd minute through Pedro Neto. Nigeria, who are 21 places below [...]

The United States launched a new round of air strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening, the US military said, in the second straight day of American attacks on the Islamic republic. The post US military says carrying out ‘self-defense strikes’ against Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.