Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations that it is shielding suspects linked to the killing of six traders at Owode Onirin, insisting that the decision not to prosecute was based strictly on lack of evidence in the police case file. The post Owode Onirin killings: Lagos govt rejects claim of shielding suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.

The disturbing new allegations were disclosed in a recent court hearing, where authorities confirmed that the images were found on Burke’s phone and iCloud account during the investigation into the teen's death.

The Nigerian Navy has said it team has successfully contained a major fire outbreak at the Nigerian Correctional Service Quarters, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos State, preventing further destruction and safeguarding lives. A statement by the Naval Spokesman Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the incident occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on 22 April 2026, when a fire […]

Actress Doris Ogala’s arraignment for allegedly cyberstalking Pastor Chris Okafor was stalled due to her absence, with her lawyer citing recent surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-ogalas-arraignment-for-cyberstalking-pastor-stalled/

US officials said in a social media post Thursday they were seeking information on KSS leader Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as Abu Alaa al-Walai. The post US State Dept offers $10m reward for leader of Iraqi armed group appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover the latest updates on Pari Kim, the beloved star of Love on the Spectrum. Learn if is she still with Tina, her life, career, and family today.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term of office. The President was endorsed at the party’s stakeholders meeting in Damaturu through a motion moved by Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, and seconded by the Speaker Yobe House of Assembly, Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, and unanimously […]

MTN Nigeria will compensate subscribers with airtime for network disruptions, following a Nigerian Communications Commission directive to improve service quality.

Discover the top Chinese AI firms like Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, and DeepSeek that are rapidly advancing and challenging US tech giants in the AI race. Read More: https://punchng.com/top-eight-chinese-ai-firms-challenging-us-giants/

“The purpose is to address overloading, which is very rampant along the Zuba–Kaduna road and has led to high fatalities,” Longkam said.

Kenyan President William Ruto criticises Nigerians’ spoken English, sparking an online debate, possibly in response to comments from President Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenyan-president-takes-swipe-at-nigerians-spoken-english/

As Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is honoured as Personality of the Year at the Vanguard, The recognition reflects a period of decisive reform The post [Vanguard Awards] Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Driving reforms, renewing confidence  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with "drastically reduced" costs Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. The post China’s DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI model appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tragedy struck Innayin community in Oyo State on Thursday after a stray elephant reportedly invaded the area, killing one resident and leaving another missing. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 pm, threw the community into panic as locals raised the alarm over the sudden appearance of the wild animal. Confirming the development, the spokesperson for [...]

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has sent a Premier League title warning to the Gunners. This comes after Mikel Arteta’s side lost the number position on the Premier League table to Manchester City. Recall that Man City moved top of the Premier League table ahead of Arsenal on goals scored after beating Burnley 1-0 on Wednesday. […] EPL: Don’t forget quality that brought you here – Vieira sends title warning to Arsenal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Legislators’ Forum has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s move to secure Senate approval for an additional external loan of $516,333,070 for the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. Tinubu requested Senate approval for a $516 million syndicated loan to finance key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a major infrastructure project under his […]

Laboratory workers in Oyo State are calling for better wages to curb brain drain and decry poor sachet water regulation leading to public health risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/laboratory-workers-seek-better-wages-enhanced-water-quality-checks/

A High Court sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced a 33-year-old woman, Salamatu Saidu, to five years’ imprisonment for trafficking two persons through fraudulent means. The conviction, secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, was handed down by Justice Bukar Umar on Monday, same day the defendant was arraigned [...]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approached William Osula over a possible switch to represent the Super Eagles. Osula, who is currently on the books of the Premier League club Newcastle United, is eligible to represent Nigeria through his father. The 22-year-old was born to a Danish mother and a French-Nigerian father. The striker has […]

At a time when fuel pricing and energy access dominate Nigeria's economic conversation, Alhaji Sayyu Idris Dantata has emerged as one of the sector's most influential figures The post [Vanguard Awards] Sayyu Dantata: Championing  energy affordability appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Yobe State APC chapter has officially adopted a consensus model for its 2027 governorship, National, and State Assembly primary elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-apc-adopts-consensus-for-2027-primaries/

“Misinterpretation or sensationalism can unintentionally erode confidence in the judiciary, while accurate and balanced reporting strengthens institutional credibility,” she said.

Nigerian content creator Mayowa Lambe, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to her ex-husband and popular media personality, Roby Ekpo, over allegations about their marriage.

Edo State Government has shut down an Orphanage Home and arrested its operator over an alleged adoption scam in the State. The sealed Orhanage Home identified as Uwadia Children Home is located in Afuze, the administrative headquarters of Owan East Local Government Area. It is operated by Mrs Grace Efe Uwadia. DAILY POST reports that […] Edo Govt closes Orphanage home, arrests proprietress over alleged adoption scam

CBN has increased the fee for issuance and replacement of ATM debit/ credit cards by 50 per cent to N1,500 from N1,000 The post CBN increases ATM card issuance fee by 50% to N1,500 appeared first on Vanguard News.

APC said the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for all elective positions remain open to all aspiring party members across the country. The post 2027: APC revises timetable, moves presidential primary to a new date appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sumner Sambo, Director of News, Arise News, has noted that the best political alliances Nigeria has always had is between the North and Southeast. He said that from the first republic with Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello and Tafawa Balewa and in the second republic with Alex Ekwueme, alongside Shehu Shagari, Nigeria had its best political […] North, South-East best political alliance ever – Sambo

England international, Jadon Sancho, has informed Borussia Dortmund that he is ready to rejoin the Bundesliga club once he leaves Manchester United as a free agent this summer. Sancho had joined the Red Devils from Dortmund back in 2021 for £73 million, but he failed to excel at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has spent this […] Sancho decides next club to join when he leaves Man Utd this summer

The semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent will begin this Saturday, featuring a performance by pop star Alexandra Burke. The former X Factor winner will perform a tribute to Chaka Khan, singing "I’m Every Woman" from The Chaka Khan Musical.

Fenerbahce is preparing to submit an official report to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) prior to their match against Galatasaray on Sunday. As reported by Samet Çayır of Fanatik, Fenerbahçe plans to lodge a complaint regarding Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has been utilizing a specialized, custom-made bandage to safeguard his right forearm following a fracture incurred […] Turkey: Fenerbahce report Osimhen to Turkish Federation ahead of game against Galatasaray

Before founding Petralon, Ahonsi accumulated over a decade of investment banking and project finance experience across Europe and Africa The post [Vanguard Awards] AHONSI ONUIGBE: Driving transformational finance, sustainable growth in Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria's diesel market faces supply constraints as inventory dwindles, pushing prices up nearly 6%. Only 10 of 52 Lagos depots have diesel available for sale.

Amaya Espinal from Love Island USA rose from a Bronx cardiac nurse to winner. Discover how her villa journey made her viral as Amaya Papaya and famous.

“There is nothing like that (Tinubu’s endorsement),” he said. “This is a political party, and Governor Adeleke is our candidate. If there is any such endorsement, I assure you that the media will be the first to know. It will come from here.”

Nigerian fashion influencer Priscilla Ojo, has reacted to the criticisms surrounding her decision to keep her son's face from the internet.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian father was surprised by his beloved son. Netizens reacted to the clip.