A majority of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have endorsed Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader-designate following the emergence of a vacancy in the position after the defection of the former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The post 61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

Items recovered at the scene included a blood-soaked jacket and expended AK-47 ammunition. The post Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Edo, Recover Body Of Abducted Woman appeared first on Channels Television.

Three former Osun State Assembly members resign from APC, citing internal democracy issues. This marks a significant political shift within the party in the state.

Airtel and Glo restore airtime lending services after regulatory suspension, while MTN delays XtraTime return, sparking subscriber comparisons across Nigeria.

Rubio described the summit, which will bring together 32 member states, as "probably the most important meeting in NATO's history. The post Trump To Attend Upcoming NATO Summit In Turkey – Rubio appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigerian Senate expresses grave concern over worsening Kwara North insecurity, urging federal intervention to address persistent attacks and abductions Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-worried-over-attacks-abductions-in-kwara-north/

“In addition, pursuant to he resolution of shareholders at the extra-ordinary general meeting of the bank held on Friday, 24th January 2025, the name of the bank has been changed from “Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc” to “Abbey Bank PLC,” it stated in a regulatory filing. The post CBN approves conversion of Abbey Mortgage Bank to regional commercial bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Senatorial aspirant for Enugu East Senatorial District on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Okabonye Chukwuani, has called on the party leadership to uphold fairness, justice and internal democracy as it concludes its review of disputes arising from its recent internal processes. His intervention comes amid heightened […] The post 2027: Justice must prevail in NDC primary, Chukwuani warns appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed 37 bills and 28 resolutions within three years, the Speaker, Dr. Danladi Jatau, said on Wednesday during the end of legislative year recess in Lafia. The post Nasarawa Assembly passes 37 Bills, goes on recess appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Shenzhen experience ultimately demonstrates that industrial transformation is not accidental. It requires deliberate planning, sustained infrastructure investment and a long-term economic vision. Africa today stands at a similar crossroads. The continent possesses abundant natural resources, a rapidly growing population and one of the world’s largest emerging consumer markets. But without functioning infrastructure, industrial ambitions […] The post The Shenzhen playbook: Why infrastructure matters more than tax holidays, By Damilola Aina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s leading mobile phone and technology retail company, Slot Systems Limited, has strengthened its position as a one-stop technology solutions provider through strategic partnerships with global brands FUJIFILM, Lebara, and CubeCover, aimed at enhancing customer experience across imaging, connectivity, and device protection services. The partnerships were unveiled through separate launch events attended by industry stakeholders, […] The post Slot Systems Expands Service Portfolio with FUJIFILM, Lebara, CubeCover Partnerships appeared first on Vanguard News.

South Africa has experienced repeated waves of xenophobic violence over the past decades and the new flare-up has seen vigilantes going door-to-door to tell foreign nationals to leave by June 30. The post South Africa Police Warn Against Anti-Migrant Violence appeared first on Channels Television.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday swore in Justice Christine Ende as a Judge of the Benue State High Court, describing her appointment as a boost to the state’s justice system. The post Alia swears in new Benue High Court judge, says judiciary is hope of common man appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Net Billing Regulations 2026 empowered consumers to generate renewable energy, cut electricity costs, and sell surplus power back to the national grid.

The Senate on Wednesday called on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to intensify public enlightenment campaigns aimed at tackling rising indiscipline in the country, warning that social decay is increasingly fueling insecurity and weakening national values. The post Senate tasks NOA on anti-indiscipline campaign, links social decay to insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to strengthen security operations in Ekiti State and other vulnerable communities following a deadly attack on a church in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, which left a pastor dead and several worshippers abducted. The post Reps demand stronger security in Ekiti after Church attack, abductions appeared first on Vanguard News.

Three former Osun State lawmakers have resigned from the APC, citing lack of internal democracy and political aspirations. Learn more about the Osun APC de Read More: https://punchng.com/three-ex-osun-lawmakers-dump-apc/

June 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish streak on Wednesday as widespread selloffs across major stocks dragged key market indicators lower, wiping ₦2.28 trillion off investors’ wealth. Market capitalisation declined from ₦158.219 trillion at the opening of trading to ₦155.939 trillion at the close, while the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) shed […] The post Investors Lose ₦2.28tn as Market Selloff Deepens appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has urged the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to consider former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate in the 2027 general election. The post 2027: Pick Amaechi as running mate, ADC Chieftain urges Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government and security agencies to urgently intervene in the renewed communal violence between the Karinjo and Wurkun communities in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which has left at least five people dead and displaced hundreds of residents. The post Reps urge urgent FG action over fresh Taraba clashes, displacement appeared first on Vanguard News.

June 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide solidarity protest with teachers and other categories of workers if governments at all levels fail to urgently tackle worsening insecurity and the increasing cases of abduction involving teachers, pupils, and students across the country. The labour body issued the […] The post NLC Threatens Protest Over Escalating Insecurity, Abduction of School Teachers, Pupils appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

They argued that the publication of Emeka Ike’s voter information extends beyond a personal grievance, describing it as a test of how securely Nigerians’ sensitive data is protected. The post Emeka Ike’s lawyers slam INEC, threaten action against Lere Olayinka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration. The post Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on election as UN Budget, Administration c’ttee chair appeared first on Vanguard News.

Accord Party disowns Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its 2027 presidential candidate, refunding N50m nomination fee due to late submission and unrecognised primar Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-accord-disowns-olawepo-hashims-candidacy-refunds-n50m-nomination-fee/

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, endorses President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, citing federal highway and renewable energy projects in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-backs-tinubus-re-election-cites-highway-energy-projects/

Lere Olayinka interrogated over alleged INEC voter data leak as police investigate unauthorised access and misuse of sensitive voter records among staff.

Hundreds of foreigners are fleeing their homes in South Africa as anti-migrant mobs attack and threaten them. Learn more about the escalating xenophobia. Read More: https://punchng.com/hundreds-flee-homes-as-anti-migrant-mobs-attack-foreigners-in-south-africa/

NERC’s new Net Billing Regulations 2026 allow Nigerians to generate solar power and sell excess electricity back to the national grid, reducing bills and b Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-can-now-sell-excess-solar-power-back-to-grid-nerc/

Argentina legend Angel Di Maria has named the three countries he believes are favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Peter Obi appeals for the immediate release of abducted schoolchildren, highlighting their heartbreaking condition and Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Read Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-seeks-release-of-abducted-schoolchildren/

Weeks after three women were abducted from their home in Edo State and tortured in a video, police have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the body of one victim deep inside a forest. The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover body of abducted woman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The teachers asked both the state and the Federal Government to speed up the release of the abductees. The post NUT Protests Abduction Of 42 Pupils, Teachers In Borno appeared first on Channels Television.

A video of how late actor Adeshina Okiki was laid to rest has surfaced online as family and friends mourn his departure. They prayed for the repose of his soul.

The coalition of private schools in Oyo State declared its stance on calls for protest and strikes over the abduction in a communique issued at the end of its meeting on Tuesday. The post Abduction: Oyo private schools reject strike, protest, opt for one-day closure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Four of Nigeria's biggest contemporary musical icons have been officially unveiled as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album tracklist. The post 4 Nigerian artistes on official album for 2026 World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Most Rev. Jude Arogundade, says the Church continues to live with the emotional and psychological scars of the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, four years after 41 worshippers were killed and more than 100 others injured. The post 4 years after Owo massacre, we still nurse wounds — Bishop Arogundade appeared first on Vanguard News.