Tesla says its annual revenue has fallen for the first time as the electric vehicle (EV) maker shifts it focus to artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked at an event she was hosting on Tuesday, when an audience member used a syringe to spray liquid at her, Minneapolis police said.

Activities at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its affiliate MDAs on Wednesday have begun to pick up as workers resumed after the ruling of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria on Tuesday, ordering the suspension of the workers' strike. The post Normalcy returns as FCTA workers resume after Court stopped strike action appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerians are now battling with disproportionate increases in petrol prices at the petrol stations as marketers push retail prices far above rate of increase in crude oil prices. The post Fuel price increases: How oil companies exploited Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Lagos engineer accuses police officers of extortion, claiming they forced him to pay N250,000 during a stop-and-search operation in the Ajah area. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-engineer-accuses-policemen-of-n250000-extortion/

Ojora built legacy of integrity, wisdom, dedication — Obasanjo By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & James Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo have mourned as influential businessman and foremost traditional titleholder, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, has passed away, age 93. The Lagos Royal Family of the late Abdul Ojora announced Ojora’s death in a statement, […] The post Tinubu, Obasanjo mourn as influential businessman, Otunba Ojora dies at 93 appeared first on Vanguard News.

…As state gov’t vows more crackdown The Police in Enugu have arraigned a 42-year old man, Edwin Eze, before a magistrate’s court for alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl at Mburubu, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. This was even as the Enugu State Government vowed more crackdown on child molesters, reiterating Governor […] The post Enugu Police arraign man, 42, over alleged rape of girl, 13 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Federal Government has allocated over N13.12bn in its 2026 budget for the procurement of arms and ammunition for its security agencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-earmarks-over-n13bn-for-arms-purchase/

Nigeria’s Senate suspends the Electoral Act debate for detailed review, as a Shariah council demands the immediate removal of the INEC chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-suspends-electoral-act-debate-shariah-council-demands-amupitans-removal/

An FCT High Court has set ten new dates with a June deadline to conclude the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele over the naira redesign policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-redesign-court-sets-june-deadline-to-conclude-emefieles-trial/

President Tinubu and ex-President Obasanjo mourn the loss of renowned industrialist Dr. Adekunle Ojora, celebrating his impactful life and legacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-obasanjo-mourn-industrialist-ojora/

Nigerian police have uncovered a N7.7bn telecom fraud, arresting six suspects for illegally diverting a company’s airtime and data resources. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-uncover-n7-7bn-telecom-fraud-arrest-six-suspects-2/

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a probe into alleged civilian casualties following an air operation in Niger State, reaffirming its commitment to Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-probes-alleged-civilian-casualties-in-niger-air-raid/

By Gift ChapiOdekina Abuja—The House of Representatives, yesterday, raised a motion of urgent public importance over the spate of deadly bandit attacks on communities in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, which have left at least six persons dead, 20 others abducted, and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The motion which was moved […] The post Reps condem deadly bandit attacks in Gombe, demand urgent military action appeared first on Vanguard News.

A major in the Nigerian Army has been killed following an attack on a military patrol by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area in Borno State. The post Army Major killed as ISWAP attacks military patrol in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kebbi State is training 3,000 vigilantes to support overstretched security agencies in fighting banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-kebbi-assembles-3000-vigilantes-to-guard-communities/

Mohammed Abubakar The Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, today formally ushered in a new era of leadership as Professor Muhammad Bashir Tahir assumed office as the fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor of…

ADC appoints Odigie-Oyegun & Pat Utomi to lead its 50-member manifesto committee, preparing a policy framework for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-odigie-oyegun-utomi-lead-adcs-50-member-manifesto-committee/

The Oyo State Police Command, yesterday, arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered several stolen vehicles following an intelligence-led operation in Ibadan. The post Police arrest 2 dismissed soldiers for armed robbery in Ibadan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen compares the intense passion and criticism from Nigerian and Turkish football fans, highlighting their deep love for the Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-turkey-fans-similar-osimhen/

JAMB clarifies that undergraduates can take the UTME but must declare their matriculation status. Failure to do so could result in losing both admissions. Read More: https://punchng.com/undergradutes-can-take-utme-but-must-declare-status-jamb/

Get the latest Ademola Lookman transfer news as Atlético Madrid consider a €35m move for the Atalanta star, potentially hijacking Fenerbahce’s planned bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/atletico-to-hijack-fenerbahce-lookman-bid/

Frank Lampard’s Coventry City are leading the chase for a Frank Onyeka transfer from Brentford to boost their Premier League promotion push. Read More: https://punchng.com/lampard-eyes-onyeka-for-epl-promotion-push/

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned former National Coordinator of Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project, MCRP, under the North East Development Commission, NEDC, Danjuma Mohammed, over his alleged complicity in a N2.2 billion fraud. He was arraigned alongside two others, Prince Chibuike Echem and Aminu Alhaji, who was said […] The post EFCC docks ex-NEDC boss, 2 others over alleged N2.2bn fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.

La Liga club Sevilla have placed a €30m price tag on Nigerian striker Akor Adams amid strong interest from Saudi Pro League clubs after his AFCON success. Read More: https://punchng.com/sevilla-place-e30m-price-tag-on-adams-amid-saudi-interest/

Following a tragic car crash, speculation on Anthony Joshua’s retirement is high. Nigerian boxers and his family offer differing views on his future. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-quit-yet-nigerian-boxers-beg-joshua/

Lagos State Government splashes N36.3m on its Gateway Games medallists. Discover the cash rewards for gold, silver, and bronze winners at the festival. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-splashes-n36-3m-on-gateway-games-medallists/

NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye defends the improving standard of officiating, citing stricter measures against erring NPFL referees and TV coverage. Read More: https://punchng.com/elegbeleye-defends-improving-npfl-referees/

By Emem Idio Yenagoa—Eminent indigenes of Bayelsa State, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri and Senator Seraike Dickson, yesterday, paid glowing tributes to the life and legacies of the late deputy governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Thousands of residents and mourners thronged the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, venue of the “Day […] The post Jonathan, Diri, Dickson, others eulogise late Bayelsa dep gov appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Dayo Johnson Akure—Gunmen have again abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs. Mary Jesulayomi, at Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Recall that few days ago, gunmen abducted a proprietress of a primary school, Mrs. Tomilola Oladeinde and shot three other persons at Ilu- Abo community in the same council. They […] The post Tension heightens in Ondo community as gunmen kidnap another pregnant woman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahmad Tijjani KANO – The ancient city of Kano, on Wednesday played host to a media capacity-building programme sponsored by GEF in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday rose to a 22-month high in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating to N1,394 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). This level marks the naira’s strongest performance since April 2024, reflecting renewed gains in the official segment of the market. Data from the Central Bank of […] The post Naira hits 22-month high in official market, rises to N1, 394/$ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Efe Onodjae The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has expressed delight over the defection of the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as a major boost to the party’s growing strength and national spread. A statement by Arabinrin Aderonke, Director of Media and […] The post Gov Yusuf’s defection, boost to APC’s national spread — Pro-Tinubu group appeared first on Vanguard News.

Haruna Usman Youth under the aegis of Jagora Buro youth vanguard in Kebbi state has joined in the growing calls for governor Nasir Idris to succeed himself in 2027. Speaking…

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has declared that it would not recognise or legitimise elections conducted under conditions it considered compromised, warning that the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process must be protected, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post Sharia Council to INEC: We won’t accept compromised polls in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim following an intensive search-and-rescue operation in Taraba State. The post Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.