VP Kashim Shettima leads dignitaries in releasing pigeons at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a symbolic gesture for peace and unity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-shettima-akpabio-others-release-pigeons-at-armed-forces-remembrance-day/...
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A PDP faction marks the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day by urging the Federal Government to improve welfare and funding for military personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-pdp-faction-seeks-enhanced-welfare-for-military-personnel/...
Read Full Story →Oil prices slumped Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran. The post Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has paid tribute to fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement by the National Chairman of the party, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Thursday, the PDP stressed that their deaths should not be in vain. The opposition party urged […] ‘Their deaths should not be in vai...
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An Abuja High Court on Thursday dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The development brought to a close a controversial legal case that drew nationwide attention. Court records indicated that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation submitted a Notice of Discontinuan...
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An abducted Edo doctor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after a N50 million ransom was paid. His younger brother was tragically killed by the k Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-edo-doctor-regains-freedom-after-n50m-ransom/...
Read Full Story →Brahim Díaz has surged to the top of the Golden Boot standings following the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 semi-finals in Morocco, with the Real Madrid forward netting five goals to spearhead the hosts’ title charge. The post AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi-final round appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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Nigeria has exited its acute economic crisis. The NESG forecasts 5.5% Nigeria economic growth by 2026 but warns of a critical 18-month policy window. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exits-acute-economic-crisis-as-nesg-forecasts-5-5-growth/...
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An expert forecasts Nigeria’s inflation rate could fall to 13% by 2026, driven by Naira stability and a significant boost in domestic food production. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-stability-food-supply-to-drive-down-inflation-expert/...
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Former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi for his excellent performance in the AFCON semifinal match against Morocco. Onyeamachi held off Morocco’s main threat, Brahim Diaz, who is the leading scorer in the tournament with five goals. Diaz was set to become the first player in Africa Cup of Nations […] AFCON: ...
Read Full Story →French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault after his appeal was rejected on Thursday. The post Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State will be conducted peacefully and will not degenerate into violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Thursday during the INEC annual New Year prayer for 2026 held at […] ...
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Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, could be set for a shock move to join Real Madrid in the summer. According to Plettigoal, Klopp is seriously considering joining the LaLiga giants. The German is currently Head of Soccer at Red Bull – a role he took after leaving Liverpool. However, although he is believed not to […] LaLiga: Klopp set for shock move ...
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A civic watchdog has described the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, as a political witch-hunt driven by personal interests rather than constitutional breaches. A statement on Thursday by the Good Governance Advocacy Centre, GGAC, claimed that a 72-hour forensic review of lawful evidence revealed mi...
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The Lagos Task Force has arrested a suspect for attacking a motorist whose vehicle broke down along the Oshodi–Iyana Ipaja Road. Efforts are on to nab othe Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-task-force-arrests-suspect-following-road-attack-on-motorist/...
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Serie A club Pisa SC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, DAILY POST reports. Durosinmi linked up with Pisa from Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen. Pisa paid of €11 million, including add-ons, to secure his services. It is the most expensive sale in Viktoria Plzen’s history. The 23-year-old was on the […] Transfer: Durosin...
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President Tinubu leads dignitaries at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abuja, honouring Nigeria’s fallen and living soldiers with wreath-laying Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-tinubu-others-honour-fallen-heroes/...
Read Full Story →The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over ₦500 million on the training of hairdressers and make-up artists, the supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse sensitisation programmes across selected states of the federation. The post 2026 Budget: Works Ministry proposes over ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists...
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Former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has insisted that the US military airstrike against terrorist elements in Nigeria did not undermine the territorial sovereignty of the country. Aondoakaa stated this on Thursday in an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the F...
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The three Omatu siblings, victims of the tragic Lagos fire at Great Nigeria Insurance House, have been laid to rest in their hometown in Anambra. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-siblings-killed-during-lagos-fire-buried-in-anambra/...
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