By Ayobami Okerinde Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has revealed that he heard his son’s voice urging him to return after his heart stopped for two-and-a-half minutes. Oscar had collapsed in November 2025 while undergoing physical testing before the new season at São Paulo’s training centre. Speaking in an interview with The Times published […] The post ‘Dad, you need to come back’, Ex-Chelsea star recalls the moment his heart stopped appeared first on Vanguard News.

Three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP. This came barely a day after the National Assembly resumed plenary following a Sallah recess. At the plenary on Wednesday, the member representing Jama’are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency of […] Three Reps dump APC, defect to ADC, PRP

Ousmane Dembele has dropped in the latest Ballon d'Or rankings despite the French forward helping Paris Saint-Germain defend the UEFA Champions League.

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the abduction of Mrs Busayo Adelabu John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, describing the incident as a further sign of worsening insecurity in the state. The post Oyo APC condemns kidnapping of Adelabu’s sister, twin sons appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Coroner fixed the date after counsel to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, informed her that the Lagos State High Court had granted an order staying the inquest pending the determination of a judicial review application. The post Fresh Legal Clash Stalls Coroners Inquest Into Adichie’s Son’s Death appeared first on Channels Television.

Meta faces strict rules and obligations after being designated a so-called "gatekeeper" under the DMA, and its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp apps are subject to extra scrutiny as "core platform services". The post EU Court Hands Meta Partial Win Over Tech Rules appeared first on Channels Television.

The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, says the US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes as both countries attempt to hold up a fragile ceasefire amid negotiations. CENTCOM revealed that earlier on Wednesday,  it conducted overnight self-defense strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by the Islamic Republic across the Middle East. […] US, Iran exchange fresh strikes

Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has alleged that some politicians are profiting from terrorism and banditry, blaming political transitions and the sponsorship of criminal elements for Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In an interview on TVC News monitored by The News Chronicle while reacting to the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oyo […]

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday suffered fresh defections in the House of Representatives as two lawmakers formally announced their departure from the party, underscoring the intensifying political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development came barely 24 hours after the National Assembly resumed plenary following a Salllah recess, during which a Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-loses-rep-members-to-prp-adc/

The family of former Minister of Power and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan. The post Ex-minister’s family confirms abduction, police vow rescue appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Imo State Command of Man O' War says it "stands completely and unreservedly on the side of justice and the rule of law". The post Man O’ War calls for justice over FUTO’s student killing appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Angela Ajala, has cautioned that continued neglect of teacher education could have far-reaching consequences for national development. Ajala made the remarks in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria on Tuesday, according to a statement signed by ECAN Secretary, Read More: https://punchng.com/neglect-of-teacher-education-threatens-nigerias-future-ncce-boss/

The Police command in Edo has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of one of the three women abducted. The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover decomposed body in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has disclosed that sympathy for Peter Obi and the state of the nation, rather than ideological alignment, drove his decision to accept the VP slot ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed said this during an interview with media outlet Symfoni, captured in a video circulating on Wednesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-joined-peter-obis-2023-ticket-out-of-sympathy-says-baba-ahmed/

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which left more than 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others injured. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-owo-church-massacre-court-sentences-four-to-death-for-terrorism/

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged leaders to prioritize the safety of Nigerians over political party interests. CAN also told Nigerian leaders to ensure the release of kidnapped school children and teachers across the country. The Christian association made the call in a communique issued after the National Church Denominational Leaders Summit, 2026, […] Ensure immediate release of abducted students, prioritize safety – CAN to Nigerian leaders

The 23-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A, after failing to settle in two seasons in England. The post Hojlund makes permanent move to Napoli from Man Utd appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala, has warned that Nigeria’s future is at risk if urgent reforms are not made in the country’s teacher education system. Ajala said no nation can develop beyond the quality of its teachers, stressing […] The post NCCE boss warns Nigeria over teacher education crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 11 youths suspected to be part of a gang of youths notorious for robberies, especially around the state capital, Yola. The Command said on Wednesday that the arrest was effected on May 31, 2026, by operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) working with other […] Adamawa police operatives arrest 11 suspected Shilla gang members

The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed its members to join the ongoing nationwide protest over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo State, ordering the closure of schools across the state for the solidarity action. The union said the protest was aimed at expressing support for […]

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Global economic growth is now forecast to slip to 2.8 percent for 2026 if Gulf exports of oil and gas return to pre-conflict levels in the third quarter, the group of 38 industrialised countries said in its quarterly update. The post OECD Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecasts Over Mideast War Fallout appeared first on Channels Television.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the federal government and the European Union (EU), has evacuated 180 stranded Nigerian migrants from Benghazi, Libya, including two unaccompanied children, under its Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme. The latest evacuation brings the total number of Nigerian migrants voluntarily returned from transit countries since […]

The Adelabu family described the abduction as distressing and called for calm and support from the public. The post Gunmen kidnap former minister Adelabu’s sister, twin children in Ibadan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Coroner's Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrates' Court, Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned further proceedings in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, until October 8, 2026. The post Coroner adjourns Chimamanda’s son’s inquest following court order appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bolt has urged customers to familiarise themselves with Bolt Send guidelines and use the service responsibly to ensure safe, reliable and seamless package deliveries. As more Nigerians turn to on-demand delivery services for personal and business needs, Bolt says understanding what can and cannot be sent through Bolt Send is essential to protecting customers, recipients […] Bolt Reminds Users What Can and Cannot Be Sent Through Bolt Send

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has expressed concern over reported moves by former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to active presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Adeyanju warns Jonathan against political return appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are poised to challenge Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record in 2026, highlighting their remarkable football legacies.

Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, has described the outcome of the recently concluded All Progressives Congress, APC, primary elections as an act of God. Jatau said he has accepted the result with humility and a spirit of sportsmanship. Speaking on the outcome of the party primaries, Jatau noted that the […] APC primaries: I have accepted outcome in good faith – Nasarawa Assembly Speaker Jatau

The Oyo State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of the immediate-past Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin sons, who were kidnapped in Ibadan on Wednesday morning. The command, in a statement issued by […]

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court has confirmed the legal authority of area councils to handle sanitation and health inspection matters. The court presided by Justice Y. Halilu made the declaration on May 21, 2026 in respect of the ex-parte Motion No. M/7935/2026 filed by the applicant, H-Medix Pharmacy Ltd, on March 13, 2026. […] FCT: Court affirms Area Councils authority to handle sanitation, health inspection matters

A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Grace Ogunleye, over her alleged involvement in a staged kidnapping incident. The post Ekiti Court remands vice chairman over fake kidnap appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo State Police Command is investigating the abduction of former minister of power, Bayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons in Ibadan on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as a reflection of the worsening security situation in the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-condemns-oyo-school-abductions-demands-rescue-of-victims/

By Ado Oyeyemi A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four members of a terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which claimed dozens of lives in June 2022. The convicts, identified as Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, [...]