The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 248,500 tablets of tramadol hydrochloride valued at N273.35m in a major tramadol seizure in Yobe State. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-intercept-n273m-worth-of-tramadol-in-yobe/

A death row inmate in Ekiti, Haruna Ayeni, refutes the AG’s claim, stating his Supreme Court appeal was withdrawn on state advice to seek clemency. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-death-row-inmate-dismisses-claim-of-ongoing-scourt-appeal/

A school building collapse in Lagos led to a stampede during evacuation, injuring several students. Residents’ quick alert helped avert a larger tragedy. Read More: https://punchng.com/students-injured-in-stampede-as-lagos-school-building-collapses/

Cross River LG workers stage a protest over nine months of unpaid salaries, appealing to Governor Bassey Otu for intervention to ease severe hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-lg-workers-protest-over-nine-month-salary-delay/

The NSCDC arrests 16 suspects in Kano and Edo for possessing counterfeit $600,000, illegal firearms, illegal mining, and suspected kidnapping. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-16-over-fake-600000-others/

Rivers State police have arrested four suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ikwerre and Etche. The suspects confessed to multiple abductions and ransom demands Read More: https://punchng.com/four-suspected-kidnappers-in-rivers-police-net/

APC inaugurates a 57-member council for the Ekiti gov election, with Sen. Bamidele vowing a landslide reelection for Gov. Biodun Oyebanji on June 20. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-gov-bamidele-vows-landslide-for-oyebanji/

Nigeria’s National Assembly resumes to debate the establishment of state police as a solution to rising insecurity, a key item on its legislative agenda. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-budget-debate-top-agenda-as-nassembly-resumes-today/

Learn about the latest on the PDP crisis as the Appeal Court upholds an earlier ruling, and the Tanimu Turaki-led faction plans a Supreme Court challenge. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-makinde-bloc-heads-for-scourt-after-acourt-loss/

As petrol prices jumped to about N1,300 per litre in various parts of Nigeria on Monday, businesses across the country are beginning to prepare for a sharp rise in their operational costs. This was confirmed by economists and the Organised Private Sector, who warned that the hike could fuel inflationary pressures, affecting goods and services, Read More: https://punchng.com/businesses-brace-for-inflation-surge-as-petrol-hits-n1300-ltr/

President Tinubu addresses Nigeria insecurity, vowing to crush terrorists who are losing ground. Learn about his plans for a safer, more prosperous nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-to-crush-insecurity-says-terrorists-losing-ground/

An APC governorship aspirant praises President Tinubu for the Adamawa ambassadorial appointments, hailing them as well-deserved recognition for the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-gov-aspirant-hails-tinubu-for-adamawa-ambassadorial-appointments/

Former Minister Betta Edu hosts a Ramadan iftar for over 1,500 persons with disabilities in Abuja, praying for Nigeria and President Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-minister-betta-edu-hosts-fct-pwds-for-ramadan-iftar/

​Medical doctors have​ raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening brain drain. They warned that the continued migration of doctors could cripple the country’s health system. The post Medical consultants warn of system collapse amid worsening brain appeared first on Vanguard News.

From last week continues the narrative of the plan by the British Monarch to play host to President Bola Tinubu and his wife on March 18 in Windsor Castle, with its significance in the light of similar hostings of past Nigerian and other African heads of state over the years. President William Taubman of Liberia […] The post Our special bond with London(3), by Eric Teniola appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kwara Governor rewards five students with N2m each for their victory in an international global debate, celebrating their academic excellence and achieveme Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-gives-five-students-n2m-each-for-winning-global-debate/

The vegetable and edible oil sub-sector, which is critical to the Federal Government’s food security programmes, is under severe strain from the unchecked influx of imported and smuggled products. Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast oil-palm belts across the South and expansive soya bean farms in the Middle Belt. We should not be dependent on […] The post Strengthening our domestic edible oils market appeared first on Vanguard News.

By YINKA OLAITO There is a quiet crisis unfolding among young Nigerians, one that rarely makes headlines because it hides behind achievements, promotions, degrees and curated smiles. It is the crisis of burnout; the psychological exhaustion that comes not from failure, but paradoxically, from the relentless pursuit of success. In a recent conversation with mental health […] The post Success is not supposed to break us  appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Even the clever one is advised.” – African proverb The tempo behind the campaign for State Police as a solution to pervasive and prolonged failure by the Nigerian state to secure the citizen, uphold the law and ensure social order appears to have spiked at a rate and speed which should advise caution. The nation stirred […] The post State Police: A caution, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, acknowledged that the country was facing a daunting security challenges from terrorists, but assured that government will never surrender to their whimp and caprices. The…

FCT’s Health Secretariat marks International Women’s Day by providing indigent women with free surgeries and palliatives at Kuje General Hospital. Read More: https://punchng.com/iwd-fct-health-secretariat-celebrates-women-with-free-surgeries-palliatives/

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Mr. Segun Agbaje has been named the winner of the 2025 Banking Pioneer Award by the Texcellence Conference…

"Zamfara State now needs the collective commitment of all of us to confront and address our challenges, especially the insecurity, while working together to deliver the realization of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

A lone truck accident on the Zaria-Kano road has resulted in the tragic death of three people. The FRSC confirmed the incident was caused by loss of contro Read More: https://punchng.com/lone-truck-accident-kills-three-in-kano/

Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi returned to winning ways on Match Day 11 of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL), defeating ABS Ilorin 2-0 at the McCarthy Stadium. The post Lobi Stars coach credits tactical discipline for 2-0 triumph over ABS appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian man has gone viral on social media after sharing the amount he pays daily to follow a train in Lagos state. Netizens reacted massively.

West Ham moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out against Brentford, who paid the price for Dango Ouattara's spot-kick blunder on Monday. The post West Ham reach FA Cup quarters after Ouattara’s penalty howler appeared first on Vanguard News.

A post making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man cried out as he spoke about his bank account details. Netizens reacted.

Bahrain's interior ministry said early Tuesday an Iranian attack on a residential area in the capital Manama killed one person and injured others. The post One killed, others injured as Iran attacks Bahrain appeared first on Vanguard News.

Donald Trump's sons are backing a new business venture to produce autonomous drones, including defense systems, adding to conflict-of-interest questions as the US president directs military operations in Iran. The post Two Trump sons invest in company that builds military drones appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anambra Governor Soludo tours schools, ordering full attendance to end the Monday sit-at-home. He assures safety and pushes for a full five-day work week. Read More: https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-soludo-tours-schools-orders-full-attendance/

“Yes, we are challenged; the terrorists are very desperate now because they are getting barraged and defeated, they leave trails of blood in their wake. But I assure you of one thing: Nigeria will never surrender. We are not discouraged. We are going to win and win well,” the President said.

US President Donald Trump said Monday that the war on Iran would end soon, without setting a date, as he claimed the US-Israeli attack had achieved objectives. The post Trump says Iran war ‘going to be ended soon’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Beyond the national team, Onigbinde achieved notable success at the club level, particularly with Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan The post Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Zimbabwean comedy powerhouse King Kandoro, born Mukudzei Kandoro Majoni, launched the United Kingdom leg of his State of the Nation comedy tour in Birmingham last weekend, delivering a sold‑out performance that left audiences raving and critics praising his exceptional command of the craft. The post Laughter on the Road: King Kandoro takes State of the Nation Comedy Tour across the UK appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Real Madrid faces a setback with Alvaro Carreras ruled out for the UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City, as Kylian Mbappe returns to bolster the squad