The EU and CSOs launch a Joint Election Observation Hub to monitor the Ekiti election in real-time, boosting transparency and public confidence in the poll Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-election-eu-csos-unveil-election-monitoring-hub/

Lionel Messi’s family confirms his father, Jorge Messi, is recovering under medical supervision, slamming insensitive media speculation about his health. Read More: https://punchng.com/messis-father-recovering-family-slams-speculation-over-health-condition/

Abia State Police Command arrests two suspects for illegal firearm possession in Aba. Investigations are ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Depart Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/

The Department of State Services on Thursday urged the House of Representatives to remove provisions allowing international organisations to fund its proposed Security Trust Fund, warning that foreign contributions could expose sensitive intelligence operations to external influence and compromise Nigeria’s national security. The Service made its position known at a public hearing organised by the Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-opposes-foreign-funding-of-security-trust-fund/

The IPC and CEMESO advise journalists covering the Ekiti election to stay safe and professional. Learn how to ensure your safety and uphold standards. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-election-ipc-urges-journalists-to-stay-safe-professional/

Edo State Police Command neutralises a suspected kidnapper and arrests an accomplice linked to a recent abduction in Benin City. Investigations ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-suspected-kidnapper-arrest-accomplice-in-edo/

Nollywood stars and dignitaries like Obi Cubana, Ini Edo, and Nancy Isime gathered in Abia for Alexx Ekubo’s burial. Watch emotional videos from the funera Read More: https://punchng.com/video-obi-cubana-ini-edo-nancy-isime-others-in-abia-for-alexx-ekubos-burial/

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu pays an emotional tribute to the late Alexx Ekubo, describing his death as a painful loss to the film industry. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nollywoods-chiwetalu-agu-mourns-alexx-ekubo-in-emotional-tribute/

A multi-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, was gutted by fire. Emergency responders are on the scene. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fire-guts-building-on-lagos-island/

Sujimoto Group enters Nigeria’s food manufacturing sector, partnering with a world-best OEM to boost food security and industrial growth. Learn more about Read More: https://punchng.com/sujimoto-diversify-into-food-manufacturing-partners-with-world-best-food-manufacturing-oem/

Ghana hosts a global conference to translate political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments, following a landmark UN resolution. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-pushes-for-concrete-slavery-reparations/

Kwara State Police Command dismisses reports of a bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East, warning against false information and prosecuting the alarm sour Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-reports-of-bandit-invasion-in-kwara-community/

Ivory Coast star Elye Wahi denied Canadian visa, missing World Cup match against Germany. This follows his arrest over alleged spot-fixing. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-ivory-coast-star-wahi-denied-canadian-visa-ahead-of-clash-with-germany/

Real Madrid confirm signing of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on a four-year deal. Konate joins Los Blancos until June 2030. Read More: https://punchng.com/madrid-sign-ibrahima-konate-on-four-year-deal/

Governor Seyi Makinde approves the immediate commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme for Oyo State workers, effective July 1, 2026. Learn more abou Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-approves-contributory-pension-scheme-for-oyo-workers/

Libyan authorities have arrested two Nigerian nationals in Qarabouli for allegedly spreading inciting content on social media, violating Libyan laws. Read More: https://punchng.com/libya-arrests-two-nigerians-over-inciting-social-media-posts/

A New York court sentenced Felix Rojas to five years in prison for sexually abusing a corpse on a Manhattan subway. The case drew widespread attention. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-man-gets-five-years-jail-for-abusing-corpse/

Nigerian governors reiterate strong support for establishing state police to combat insecurity. Learn about their commitment to national reforms and agricu Read More: https://punchng.com/governors-restate-support-for-state-police-to-tackle-insecurity/

Iran asserts its missile program is not up for negotiation with the US, despite a new peace framework. Tehran maintains its defensive capabilities are non- Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-says-missile-programme-not-part-of-talks-with-us/

Residents report early morning gunfire near Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger Republic, months after a major jihadist attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunshot-heard-near-airport-in-niger-republic/

Ogun State Government bans graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties in all public and private schools to ease financial pressure on parents. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-bans-graduation-ceremonies-parties-in-public-private-schools/

President Bola Tinubu appoints Kunle Elebute, a seasoned financial expert, as Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) to boost corpora Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-appoints-financial-reporting-council-chairman/

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has been named a Guinness World Records Icon, recognising her global impact and inspiration for record-breaking attempts. Learn mo Read More: https://punchng.com/video-hilda-baci-named-guinness-world-records-icon/

The African Democratic Congress National Chairman, David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday berated the All Progressives Congress government in Ekiti State over alleged dismal performance in office in the last three and a half years. The ADC leaders, who spoke in Ado Ekiti during the Mega Rally for the party’s governorship candidate Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-election-mark-aregbesola-slam-apc-urge-residents-to-vote-adc/

Discover why BlockDAG Casino’s $2.8M Net Gaming Revenue makes it the best crypto for the future, outperforming Polkadot and Uniswap in June 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/best-crypto-for-the-future-blockdag-casinos-2-8m-ngr-while-polkadot-trades-at-0-96-and-uniswap-faces-11-53-barriers/

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials for Saturday’s Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election, with 858,573 registered voters expected to participate in the poll. The election is being conducted to fill the vacancy created by the death of former Senator Barry Mpigi, who represented the district until his death at Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-distributes-sensitive-materials-for-rivers-senatorial-bye-election/

The EFCC is investigating Prophet Sunday Koboko for allegedly defrauding church members of N70.3 million through spiritual interventions and false investme Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-grills-prophet-accused-of-defrauding-church-members-of-n70-3m/

A new study reveals how banditry, farmer-herder clashes, and insurgency are deepening poverty and weakening household resilience in Northern Nigeria. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-farmer-herder-clashes-worsening-poverty-in-north-study/

Dabur Herbal Toothpaste Nigeria partners with May Yul Edochie as brand ambassador, promoting natural oral care for strong teeth, healthy gums, and fresh br Read More: https://punchng.com/dabur-herbal-toothpaste-nigeria-welcomes-queen-may-yul-edochie-as-brand-ambassador-a-celebration-of-confidence-freshness-and-natural-oral-care/

The Federal Government assures all willing Nigerians in South Africa will be evacuated by June 30 amid xenophobic attacks. Learn more about the ongoing eff Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-fg-assures-willing-nigerians-of-full-evacuation-from-south-africa-by-june-30/

Adamawa State Police have arrested a three-man gang terrorising Yola residents, recovering dangerous weapons and banned substances. Investigation ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-man-gang-terrorising-adamawa/

A 23-year-old nursing student was found dead in her Anambra apartment with injuries. Her landlord has been arrested as police investigate the suspected mur Read More: https://punchng.com/nursing-student-found-dead-in-anambra-apartment-landlord-arrested/

The UAE has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, joining global efforts to protect youth online. Learn about the new regulations and their Read More: https://punchng.com/uae-bans-social-media-for-under-15s/

The NDC has exempted Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from its new anti-defection oath, aimed at curbing post-election defections among lawmakers. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-exempts-obi-kwankwaso-from-partys-anti-defection-oath/

The NNPP in Ondo State commends Governor Aiyedatiwa for the planned Dangote Group development of the Olokola Free Trade Zone, a major economic boost. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpp-hails-aiyedatiwa-over-dangotes-ondo-free-trade-zone-plan/

African teams had a mixed start to the World Cup, conceding 16 goals and scoring 7 in the first round. Get the full breakdown of their performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-african-teams-concede-16-goals-score-7-in-first-round/

The US and Iran have released a 14-point memorandum outlining a framework to end hostilities and pave the way for peace. Get details on the US Iran deal. Read More: https://punchng.com/14-point-us-iran-deal-to-end-war/

81% of Nigerian SMEs are confident about the year ahead, with digital payments and staff upskilling as top priorities for growth, according to Mastercard’s Read More: https://punchng.com/mastercard-sme-confidence-index-81-of-nigerian-smes-are-confident-about-the-year-ahead-as-growth-ambitions-build/

Polish police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a Russian artist, a vocal critic of Putin, in Poland. Prime Minister Tusk suggests a pol Read More: https://punchng.com/man-arrested-in-poland-over-killing-of-putins-critic/

NAFDAC stresses the urgent need for rational medicine use, warning against drug misuse and self-medication to improve patient safety and public health in N Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-warns-against-drug-misuse-self-medication/

OSOPADEC has spent over N4bn to complete abandoned projects in Ondo’s riverine communities, including hospitals, roads, and concrete walkways, improving in Read More: https://punchng.com/osopadec-spends-over-n4bn-to-complete-abandoned-ondo-riverine-projects/

The National Economic Council has approved N83.21bn for an anti-flood task force to mitigate climate disasters, slashing the initial budget by 50%. Read More: https://punchng.com/nec-approves-n83-21bn-for-anti-flood-task-force-slashes-budget-by-50/

The Federal Government has issued transition guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, clarifying how taxpayers, tax authorities and other stakeholders should manage obligations arising from the migration from the old tax regime to the new framework that took effect on January 1, 2026. This was according to a statement issued on Thursday Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-issues-guidelines-for-new-tax-laws/

US Vice President JD Vance defends the Iran deal, stating he will head to Switzerland for talks to finalize a long-term agreement. Learn more about the con Read More: https://punchng.com/vance-defends-iran-deal-eyes-swiss-talks/

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Kwara for allegedly abusing his 14-year-old daughter and procuring an abortion. NSCDC condemns the child abuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-abuses-14-year-old-daughter-in-kwara/

Lagos State intensifies its crackdown on street begging, apprehending 226 beggars in a fresh enforcement exercise. Learn more about the government’s effort Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-arrests-226-beggars-in-fresh-clampdown/

Imo North senatorial aspirant, Isaac Nwachukwu, drags NDC to court, seeking recognition as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election after allege Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-senatorial-aspirant-drags-ndc-to-court-over-candidate-substitution/

Nigeria considers action against South African firms like MTN as xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa persist. Foreign Minister Odumegwu-Ojukwu Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-nigeria-may-weigh-options-on-south-african-firms-odumegwu-ojukwu/

IPCR warns that voter apathy and money politics pose grave threats to Nigeria’s democracy, undermining accountability and citizen participation. Read More: https://punchng.com/voter-apathy-money-politics-endanger-nigerias-democracy-ipcr/

Bayelsa State Government successfully resolves the lingering leadership tussle in Twon-Brass Kingdom, ensuring peace and effective community administration Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-resolves-community-leadership-tussle/

INEC’s Imo State office has registered 11,839 new voters in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, urging more residents to participate. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-registers-over-11800-new-voters-in-imo/

The ongoing LASUTH doctors’ strike is threatening Lagos healthcare, warns NMA. Learn about the demands and potential for wider disruption. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasuth-doctors-strike-threatens-lagos-healthcare-system-nma-warns/

President Trump defends his newly signed Iran deal, calling critics “fools” as oil prices tumble and negotiations begin to implement the agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-defends-iran-deal-calls-critics-fools/

The NSIB has launched an investigation into the recent Benue boat accident that claimed 11 lives. Learn about the bureau’s efforts to enhance waterway safe Read More: https://punchng.com/nsib-probes-benue-boat-accident/

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams defends himself against criticism, urging African unity and to leave politics out of football after World Cup match. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-leave-politics-out-of-football-south-africas-williams-urges-african-unity/

Ivory Coast World Cup star Elye Wahi is under French police probe for alleged spot-fixing in a Ligue 1 match. Learn more about the Wahi spot-fixing investi Read More: https://punchng.com/ivory-coast-world-cup-star-wahi-under-french-police-probe-for-spot-fixing-report/

ETK Group unveils Momentum, a new technology-enabled platform in Lagos, designed to help organisations strengthen capacity, manage climate risk, and access Read More: https://punchng.com/etk-marks-global-rollout-of-momentum-technology-enabled-platform-in-lagos/

Oil prices tumbled after Trump and Iran signed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply fears. However, Fed rate hike expectations tempered mar Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-sink-further-as-trump-signs-deal-to-reopen-hormuz/

Senator Ireti Kingibe reveals she never saw the committee report behind Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, adding a new twist to the controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-never-saw-report-behind-natashas-suspension-says-kingibe/

US media outlets, including Fox News and The New York Times, are condemning Donald Trump’s concessions in the Iran war deal, calling it a ‘spin job’ that b Read More: https://punchng.com/us-media-slam-trumps-spin-job-over-iran-war-deal/