A touching video of Taiwo Awoniyi at a church service led by Apostle Joshua Selman has gained attention online. During his sermon, Selman spotted the Nottingham Forest striker in the congregation and acknowledged his presence. He then offered prayers for the footballer, saying it was encouraging to see him in church. The cleric stressed that […]

The Senate has scheduled amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country, with an indication that it will be transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for further legislation. Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement issued by his Directorate of Media and […]

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to use ancestral institutions and spiritual heritage to fight banditry, kidnapping, and other crimes threatening the region. Oba Ogunwusi made the call during the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival held in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to a statement by […]

The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed concern over reports of killings, abductions, sexual violence and forced religious conversions affecting Christians and other religious minority groups in parts of northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt. A statement released on Monday by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said […] UN raises alarm over violence against Christians, minorities in Nigeria

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States. It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. “Omar Artan is among Africa’s most respected referees […] 2026 World Cup: African referee denied entry to US due to Trump’s order

Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, based in America, has said she is working to change how people see her career. This action follows a comment from a YouTube viewer who admitted they once disliked her but were starting to appreciate her work. She responded on Instagram. She said she understood the criticism. She also noted […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive and challenging countries in the world for airline operations, citing high taxes, charges, and other operational costs that continue to weigh heavily on the aviation sector. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Brazil, the association’s Regional Vice President […]

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has declared that a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, is more competent than the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Lawal said Atiku’s experience can’t be compared to Hayatu-Deen’s wealth of experience. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal said Atiku […] ADC: Hayatu-Deen more competent, experienced than Atiku – Babachir Lawal 

A staunch Atiku Abubakar supporter, Dele Momodu, has urged Nigerians to embrace national reconciliation, reorientation and reconstruction ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a post on X, Momodu described the expected contest between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the main battle of the 2027 polls. He said the […] Tinubu–Atiku contest key battle of 2027 election – Dele Momodu

FormerSecretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has denied receiving money from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Featuring in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal said if he needed money, he would call President Bola Tinubu to get it. He was reacting to allegations by the supporters […] If I need money, I’ll call Tinubu to get it -Babachir Lawal

Mixed reactions have trailed the donation of 100 bags of rice by the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Ajibola Basiru, to the Osogbo Federal Constituency Governorship Campaign Committee ahead of the August 15 election. In a post on his official Facebook page, Basiru described the donation as “support machinery” for APC candidate […] The post 2026: Reactions As APC National Secretary Donates Rice To Mobilise Support For Oyebamiji appeared first on OsunDefender.

Despite presidential approval, power generation companies (GenCos) reveal the Federal Government is yet to pay the N3.3tn power sector debt, raising concer Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-yet-to-pay-n3-3tn-power-debt-approved-by-tinubu-gencos/

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigeria’s banking sector to strengthen efforts at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows that threaten national security.  The COAS made the call on Monday while receiving the Group Managing Director, GMD of the United Bank for Africa, UBA, Mr Oliver Alawuba, during […] Insecurity: ‘Disrupt terrorism financing’ – COAS charges Nigerian banks

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady celebrated her second class upper degree. Netizens reacted massively.

The Brazilian Football Confederation on Monday released a statement regarding forward Neymar’s condition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament this week. Neymar’s World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced that the 34-year-old was making “good progress” in his recovery from a calf injury. The Santos forward was expected to be sidelined […] World Cup 2026: Brazil releases statement on Neymar’s condition

To help Nigerian businesses combat payment delays and optimize cash flow, FCMB Collect continues to serve as a vital digital payment and collections platform.

Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe on Monday assured that the country will witness tremendous visible improvement in the electricity supply and infrastructural development. The post Power sector will witness visible improvement – Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the Senate Committee on Constitution Review will present its final report on the proposed creation of state police to the red chamber for consideration and approval before the end of the week. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, on Monday, Bamidele said the move is part of the National Assembly’s efforts […] Senate will consider final report on state police this week- Leader, Opeyemi

Raised by a single mom, she turned a childhood quilt into her wedding skirt, but her mom-in-law destroyed it hours before the ceremony, unaware of the consequences.

Makinde and the Olubadan attended the commissioning of Albasar Foundation's Makkah Specialist Eye Hospital in Ibadan as Oyo moves to tackle preventable blindness.

Donnie Swaggart is an American author, media personality, and eminent evangelist of Donnie Swaggart Ministries. He is famous as preacher Jimmy Swaggart's son.

Former Spice Girl Melanie “Mel B” Brown has spoken candidly about how dance and Zumba played a vital role in rebuilding her mental health following a traumatic decade-long marriage. The 51-year-old entertainer made the revelation at SXSW London on Tuesday, June 2, where she led an intimate Zumba class before participating in a panel discussion […]

Hollywood star Idris Elba has finally addressed one of the entertainment industry’s most enduring rumours, that he was in line to play James Bond, firmly stating that the speculation was never grounded in reality and that casting a Black actor in the iconic role remains an unlikely prospect. Speaking in an interview with British GQ […]

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has banned the use of unauthorised Igbo traditional titles like Ezeigbo outside Igboland to preserve cultural order and prevent t Read More: https://punchng.com/ohanaeze-bans-use-of-unauthorised-traditional-titles-outside-igboland/

Marlon and Shawn Wayans have signalled that a sequel to their beloved 2004 comedy White Chicks is firmly on the cards, with the brothers expressing strong enthusiasm for bringing the fan-favourite film back to the big screen. The original film, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, followed disgraced FBI agents Marcus and Kevin, played by Marlon […]

Three passengers have died following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service on Monday. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident, noting that emergency response teams and other relevant authorities were already at the scene to manage the situation and provide assistance. “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an incident […]

The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate allegedly connected to the recovery of an illegal Beretta pistol in Effurun, Uvwie local government area. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, during a press briefing in Asaba, said the suspects were apprehended during intelligence-led operations carried out in Bayelsa […] Police arrest four suspects over gun-running in Delta  

The Nigerian Senate is set to consider amendments to the 1999 Constitution for the establishment of state police this week. Learn more about the State Poli Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-to-consider-state-police-bill-tuesday/

It said that its response team is collaborating with the NRC, security agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to provide necessary assistance. The post Train Derailment: NEMA Deploys Emergency Response Team To Delta appeared first on Channels Television.

INEC had scheduled a by-election for Enugu North District for 20 June following the death of Okey Ezea, the senator representing the district in the red chamber. The post Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu senatorial by-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Atta Igala and President of the Kogi State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa II, has urged youths in Kogi State and across Nigeria to embrace technology and digital innovation as key drivers of personal development and national growth. He made the call during the inaugural induction ceremony of […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has unveiled Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-styled native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, before a Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N1.09 billion contract scam. The couple were arraigned by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice Abubakar Usman on a six-count […] Native doctor, wife arraigned over alleged N1.09bn contract scam in Ekiti

New Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, is eyeing two players from the Premier League. Mourinho told senior officials at the Spanish club that the team’s defence is their weakness. Marca reports that the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss wants to build a more solid, reliable defense with sufficient options to face a long season. […] LaLiga: Mourinho tells Real Madrid to sign two Premier League players

The UN human rights office expresses deep concern over credible reports of killings, abductions, and sexual violence targeting religious minorities in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/un-raise-the-alarm-over-killings-abductions-in-nigeria/

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, primary election was rigged. Featuring in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television on Monday, Lawal said he was in the field and monitored the exercise. He said whatever the supporters […] I have evidence ADC primary was rigged – Babachir Lawal insists