Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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This initiative proposes restricting the veto for permanent members of the Council in cases involving genocide, crimes against humanity and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. The post UK joins call to limit UN Security Council veto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
PPH, or excessive bleeding after childbirth, is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide, including in Kaduna and other parts of Nigeria. The post SPECIAL REPORT: In Kaduna, a new intervention is saving women from excessive bleeding after childbirth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
"It is a system of rules. If we are able to come together and rewrite those rules, the truth is that we will always have restructuring to clear the debt. But as we clear the debt, it creates room for more debt to come in." The post INTERVIEW: How African countries can get out of their debt crisis — Development expert Theo Jong appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police said the suspect confessed that during an argument with his girlfriend, he struck her on the head with a pestle, resulting in her death, and then he subsequently wrapped and dumped her remains inside the toilet. The post Man allegedly kills girlfriend over argument about HIV infection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A major session on Tuesday focused on “Smart Policing: How AI and Digital Technologies Are Transforming Law Enforcement.” It was delivered by Ross Alabo-George, principal consultant at Proxy Logic Limited, an IT solution company. The post CARSPO 2026: Police explore new tools, strategies for 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The investigation examined how wealth linked to Nigerian political and economic elites moved into the US real estate market and identified recurring risk factors in the acquisition of the properties. The post 61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The delegation from DR Congo arrived in Nigeria on Monday to understudy the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s acclaimed local content framework for the oil and gas industry. The post DR Congo delegation begins study tour of NCDMB’s local content model appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The engagement formed part of the Board’s and oil industry’s participation in the 15th China Shale Oil and Gas Summit, convened from 20 to 23 September 2026 at the Chengdu Century City International Conference Centre The post NCDMB deepens energy ties with China, participates in oil and gas summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FAAN said passenger traffic and airline capacity are expanding, but infrastructure and operating costs continue to constrain Nigeria’s aviation potential. The post Nigeria hits 18.8 million flights, ranks Africa’s fourth-largest market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Oyo governor said the airport expansion was being funded entirely by the state government, while also pledging to transmit power to the vice president whenever he is unavailable if elected president in 2027. The post Gov Makinde denies receiving ₦50 billion from Tinubu for Ibadan airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The truce followed years of tension rooted in a struggle for control and influence within the Lagos transport union. The post Kwam 1 reconciles rival transport union leaders, MC Oluomo, Tafa Sego appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the current payment brings the administration’s cumulative pension disbursement since May 2023 to ₦21.455 billion, benefiting 9,683 retirees and eligible families. The post Uba Sani approves ₦3.6bn for payment of pensions, gratuities, death benefits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The foundational block of any system is the mental model, and it is the profound challenge of the African world. Deeply ingrained in the ongoing struggle for an Africa that is nurturing of itself, present and future, is a mental model that puts African life and its various elements as an afterthought, an irrelevant byproduct, […] The post Afrilition and mental models, By Adéwálè Àjàdí appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
CBN stated that although the outlook for the domestic economy remained positive, external and domestic risks could undermine the moderation in inflation. The post CBN warns Middle East tensions, election spending could disrupt disinflation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The family said Mr Oladipo, who established The Eagle Online in 2012, had put measures in place to ensure the continuity of the publication before his death. The post The Eagle Online to continue operations after founder’s death, family says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Uba Sani aims to expand access to quality education, reposition education and equip young people with the knowledge, skills and character to build productive and fulfilling lives. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe who made this known at a Community Engagement organized by the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority on Tuesday, noted that […] Kaduna: Uba Sani has huge vision for education – Deputy Gov
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced its executive engagements on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). Taking place under the broader UNGA theme of restoring trust and managing transformation, Flutterwave is positioning its payment, banking, and stablecoin capabilities as the modern financial infrastructure necessary to accelerate Africa’s next […] Flutterwave convenes global leaders at UNGA 2026 to power Africa’s next decade of growth
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a nine-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the deaths of 37 persons who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Niger State Command. Bago inaugurated the commission at the Government House, Minna, on Tuesday, shortly after its members were sworn in […] Niger: Bago inaugurates commission to investigate deaths of 37 persons in NSCDC custody
The Super Eagles held their first training session on Tuesday night ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 1 encounter against the Barea of Madagascar, DAILY POST reports. Twenty-three players took part in the session held at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Only the first 15 minutes […] AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles hit training ground ahead of Madagascar showdown
Plateau United forward Gideon Monday has expressed happiness with his contribution to the team’s 3-1 win over Shooting Stars. Monday scored the equaliser for Plateau United, cancelling out Taheer Abubakar’s opening goal for Shooting Stars. Seiyefa Jackson gave Plateau United the lead for the first time in the game before Jibril Ibrahim added the third […] NPFL: Monday happy to help Plateau United beat Shooting Stars
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye, has urged his players to aim for the maximum points in the Matchday 5 encounter against Ikorodu City. The Benin Arsenals will square up with Ikorodu City at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Wednesday. Boboye said that the players are ready for the encounter. He expressed optimism […] NPFL: Bendel Insurance coach Boboye targets victory over Ikorodu City
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has said he thinks of two players when it comes to the Ballon d’Or. According to him, they are Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. Yamal, in an interview with France Football, described the type of players he believes deserve to win individual awards. “Ballon d’Or means a different player. No goals scored, nothing […] Ballon d’Or: I think of two players – Lamine Yamal
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed gratitude to God that he is not on the list of governors the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said are fighting him. The governor made the expression on Tuesday during an interview on TVC. He was speaking on the political dispute between Wike and some All Progressives Congress, APC, […] Thank God I’m not on Wike’s list – Gov Sule
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has urged religious leaders in the state to use their sermons to discourage parents from allowing teenagers to engage in artisanal mining. Bago made the call on Tuesday when the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, led a condolence visit to him at the […] Bago urges clerics to preach against teenage mining
The naira extended its appreciation against the dollar across the foreign exchange market on Tuesday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira further strengthened to N1,327.78 against the dollar on Tuesday, from N1,329.80 exchanged on Monday. Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 21, 2026 This means that, on a day-to-day basis, the […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 22, 2026: Naira extends appreciation against USD
Former Coventry City striker, Jay Bothroyd, has named the two strikers Arsenal should have signed instead of Viktor Gyökeres. Arsenal signed Gyökeres from Sporting CP in the summer of 2025. However, Bothroyd believes Mikel Arteta’s side should have signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle United or Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak and Ekitike eventually joined […] EPL: Jay Bothroyd names two strikers Arsenal should’ve signed instead of Gyökeres
Former Portugal international, Luis Figo, has revealed that the people who vote for the Ballon d’Or have the power to decide the winner of the prestigious award. Figo, who was speaking to Radio MARCA, also backed Real Madrid to fight Barcelona for the LaLiga title until the very end of the season. “Surely Madrid will […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Figo reveals who has power to decide winner
You’ve heard all about it. It’s been all over the news these past couple of weeks: the “Dangote IPO.” The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE IPO is now open, offering eligible Nigerians, both at home and abroad, an opportunity to apply for shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 […] Four ways you can apply for Dangote IPO through Flutterwave
Singer Peter Okoye has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he received more than $800,000 in royalties from France-based music rights organisation SACEM for songs recorded by the former music group, P-Square. Peter made the disclosure while testifying virtually before Justice Alexander Owoeye. He was cross-examined by Clement Onwuewunor, SAN, who is representing […] Peter Okoye tells court he received over $800,000 in P-Square royalties
Monaco defensive midfielder, Denis Zakaria, has revealed that he encouraged teammate Lamine Camara to reject a move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window. Camara was linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer, before the 22-year-old ended up remaining at Monaco. Speaking after Monaco’s recent win over Lens, Zakaria revealed that he advised Camara that it is better for him to remain at the French […] EPL: What I told Camara about joining Chelsea – Zakaria
Activist and social crusader, Comrade Dominic Alancha, has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State. Alancha, who spoke on the incident while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, said the NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. […] Niger Miners’ deaths: Calling for NSCDC boss’ head unnecessary, hasty — Alancha
Former France international, Frank Leboeuf, has slammed Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe following his repeated claims that he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of every other contender. Speaking to GOAL, Leboeuf insisted that Mbappe’s repeated Ballon d’Or claims to the media are annoying. According to him, the France striker has proved to his […] Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘Annoying, you’ve proved your critics right’ – Frank Leboeuf blasts Mbappe
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has criticised midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans following the Red Devils’ Premier League 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday. Scholes insisted that Mainoo and Tielemans are not strong enough to win the ball back from opponents. The former England midfielder stated this on “The Good, The Bad & The […] EPL: ‘They’re not strong enough’ – Paul Scholes criticises two Man Utd players
The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has lambasted governors elected under the All Progressives Congress, APC, stating that they are not in charge. Kwankwaso made the assertion on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television. He said he does not envy President Bola Tinubu’s governors, stating that the current […] Governors are not in charge under Tinubu – Kwankwaso
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would pave the way for the establishment of state police. The lawmakers gave unanimous support to the proposal during Tuesday’s plenary after debating the request from the National Assembly. Speaker Adewale Egbedun told the House that the National Assembly had written to state […] Osun Assembly approves constitutional amendment for state police
Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s cut on interest rate by three per cent, as the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, was reduced from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. The post Experts divided over CBN’s 3% interest rate slash appeared first on Vanguard News.
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti (OFR), recently got tongues wagging when he, once again, averred that at the end of his tenure he would hand over and disappear from politics. He harped on the need to give the youth a chance to lead, affirming that there are young people who are more intelligent, qualified, […] The post Gov Alex Otti’s “exit” plan controversy, by Ochereome Nnanna appeared first on Vanguard News.
By DAGGA TOLAR While joining in mourning the death of 37 of us, who tragically suffocated to death in the cells of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, the government has come up with a swift response that has resulted in the arrest of NSCDC officers and the establishment […] The post Arrest the bigwigs who profit from the illegal mines appeared first on Vanguard News.
“To this class of enemies belong some of the educated or half-educated Europeanized natives whom our educational and religious system divorces from their race, and who, having no outlet and bereft of national or racial pride, betray the interests of their country into the hands of its foes.” — E. D. Morel Instilling pride in […] The post Making the Common Northern Education Compact a reality: Pathway from Niger State, by Usman Sarki appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Links hardship, social unrest to failure of productivity Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, said yesterday Nigeria’s economy has effectively shrunk since the Second Republic because government spending and productive capacity have failed to grow in line with the country’s population.Duke said Nigeria was still operating […] The post Nigeria’s population tripled without economic expansion since Shagari era — Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has rejected a claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that President Bola Tinubu provided N50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ibadan airport. Makinde described the claim as false, insisting that the airport upgrade was being funded […] The post Makinde to Wike: Tinubu didn’t give Oyo N50bn for airport appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has conducted a sensitisation/ training for health workers on cholera, diphtheria, AFP and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the state. The training, held at Darma Hotel, Gusau, was designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills and capacity of clinicians to effectively detect, […] The post WHO, Zamfara gov’t train health workers on diphtheria, cholera appeared first on Vanguard News.
The wife of Zamfara State governor, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, has won The Sun newspaper’s First Lady of the Year award for 2026. This was announced by the management of the newspaper yesterday. The Sun Publishing Limited is the publisher of Daily Sun, Saturday Sun, Sunday Sun, Sporting Sun, and thesun.ng. The award was extended after […] The post Zamfara first lady wins The Sun newspaper’s award appeared first on Vanguard News.
Zamfara State Government will sustain its institutional capacity building initiative to achieve competency and professionalism in public service. Zamfara State Head of Service, Shehu Baraya, announced this at his office during a brief ceremony marking the end of the Pre-Examination Refresher Course and examination for directors aspiring to become permanent secretaries. The course was organised […] The post Public service: Zamfara gov’t restates commitment to capacity building appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Zamfara State Government has approved a 95 per cent increase in the salaries of health workers across the state, with the new pay structure taking effect from September 7, 2026. It said that the revised remuneration is aligned with the Federal Government’s approved health-sector salary structures, particularly the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The […] The post Zamfara approves 95% salary increase for health workers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Zamfara State Government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is constructing a Safe Space Centre in Gusau to support survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other traumatised persons. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Nasiru Galadima Kaura, yesterday led a supervision team on an inspection visit to assess […] The post IOM, Zamfara gov’t establish Safe Space Centre in Gusau appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Chioma Obinna Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths recorded across 24 states.The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, covering August 24 to 30, 2026, […] The post Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as CFR rises to 24% appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Chioma Obinna MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation on Tuesday launched an AI-enabled maternal health platform targeting 500,000 Nigerian women by 2030.The Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier will also equip 5,000 frontline health workers with digital tools to detect pregnancy and childbirth complications early and support 500 primary healthcare facilities to provide higher-quality maternal […] The post MTN, Gates launch AI platform to reach 500,000 Nigerian mothers appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Federal Government has begun moves to overhaul Nigeria’s road transport sector, targeting safer roads, modern vehicle fleets, digital systems and stronger regulation in an industry that carries more than 90 per cent of the country’s passengers and freight.The reform drive follows growing concern over the sector’s poor economic return.Despite […] The post Road transport: Nigeria nearly a century behind —FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
…20 countries to attend Lagos assembly on secure medicine supply chainsBy Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria, PWDAN, and the African Pharmaceutical Distributors Association, APDA, on Tuesday called for stronger collaboration among African countries and regulatory authorities to combat the circulation of falsified and substandard medicines across the continent.The associations said […] The post Falsified drugs: PWDAN, APDA seek Africa-wide crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to hand over power to Vice President Kashim Shettima, insisting that there is no leadership vacuum despite the President’s extended working vacation abroad. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday in Akwa Ibom State while commissioning road projects […] The post Akpabio: No vacancy in Aso Rock amid Tinubu’s vacation appeared first on Vanguard News.
Commercial flights from the Gusau International Airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, will begin next month, in October, 2026. The Zamfara State Government announced this when it signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights between Gusau and Abuja on Monday. The Memorandum of Understanding signed yesterday […] The post Commercial flights from Gusau International Airport to Abuja begin next month appeared first on Vanguard News.
The United Nations General Assembly has, for the first time, formally endorsed a global shift away from the centuries-old Mercator map in favour of projections that show Africa—and other equatorial regions—in their true relative size. This “Correct the Map” resolution, spearheaded by Togo on behalf of the African Group and backed by the African Union, […] The post Right-sizing the map of Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mafab is back in the news, not in the way some of us or even the organisation expected. You remember that little boast of the antelope, the way it would appear at community celebrations, decked in beautiful clothes, high heels and very sharp makeup? The antelope would be the centre of attraction, the cynosure of […] The post 5G, the end of Mafab’s fairy tale? By Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.
The International Chamber of Commerce last week rescued Nigeria from yet another set of predators determined to suck the last drop of blood still running in the country’s economic veins. It rejected the criminal claim for damages for a breach of contract to the tune of USD 2.35 billion by Sunrise Power Transition Company, an […] The post A Daniel has again come to judgement in the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.
Rivers Hoopers have been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League after an unbeaten run in the Final Four playoffs in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-reclaim-npbl-title/
Enyimba chairman Nwankwo Kanu has urged fans to support the team amid a leadership crisis and a winless start to the NPFL season ahead of their next match. Read More: https://punchng.com/kanu-rallies-enyimba-fans-amid-crisis/
Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/madagascar-not-afraid-of-star-studded-nigeria/
23 Super Eagles players have begun training in Uyo for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Madagascar on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-house-as-eagles-begin-training-for-madagascar-clash/
Former international Mutiu Adepoju says the Super Eagles have enough quality to win their AFCON qualifiers despite Victor Osimhen’s injury absence. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhens-absence-should-not-be-eagles-excuse-says-adepoju/
Brentford defender Michael Kayode says choosing to represent Italy over Nigeria was an easy decision after coming through the Italian youth teams. Read More: https://punchng.com/choosing-italy-over-nigeria-easy-kayode/
Amedspor president Nahit Eren says Nigerian striker Gift Orban must score three more goals to trigger a mandatory €3m permanent transfer from Hoffenheim. Read More: https://punchng.com/amedspor-chief-sets-goal-target-for-orban/
Turkish pundit Özden Ayvaz has described Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu as a great goalscorer despite admitting the Nigerian is currently out of form. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-pundit-rates-onuachu-highly-despite-dip-in-form/
Everton manager David Moyes is set to assess Super Eagles fullback Ryan Alebiosu in a friendly against Blackburn Rovers ahead of a potential January move. Read More: https://punchng.com/moyes-to-scout-alebiosu-in-blackburn-friendly/
Victor Osimhen is expected to return from a muscle strain for Galatasaray after the international break, targeting the Süper Lig match against Kasımpaşa. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-set-for-injury-return-after-international-break/
Rivers Hoopers have been crowned Nigeria Premier Basketball League champions for the seventh time after defeating Gboko City Chiefs 88-76 in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-back-where-we-belong-odaudu/
Nigeria men’s volleyball coach Ryan Masajedi says his team must learn from their 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the African Nations Championship. Read More: https://punchng.com/vball-nigeria-must-learn-from-morocco-defeat-say-coach/
Rivers State has topped the medals table at the maiden MOB National Taekwondo and Team Championship held in Lagos, with three gold and one silver medals. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-top-mob-national-taekwondo-team-championship/
Sierra Leone defeated Ghana by six wickets in the NCF Quadrangular T20 Series in Lagos, chasing down a target of 85 runs with 11 balls to spare. Read More: https://punchng.com/sierra-leone-beat-ghana-in-ncf-quadrangular-t20-tourney/
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s teams seek to bounce back from defeats as they face Libya and Suriname respectively in Round 7 of the Chess Olympiad. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-seek-bounce-back-at-chess-olympiad/
Promoter Frank Warren reveals heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma will return to the ring in early 2027 after his first professional defeat to Filip Hrgovic. Read More: https://punchng.com/itauma-to-make-comeback-early-2027/
A man identified as Tosin, who travelled from Ondo State for a party in Ikorodu, Lagos, has been killed by suspected robbers who dumped his body in a river Read More: https://punchng.com/robbers-kill-lagos-party-guest-dump-body-in-river/
Business owners in Arepo, Ogun State, lament declining patronage as the deplorable condition of Pipeline Road drives customers away due to dust and floodin Read More: https://punchng.com/bad-roads-drive-customers-away-from-ogun-businesses/
The Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to halt the ongoing university admission process until all O’Leve Read More: https://punchng.com/why-fg-must-stop-ongoing-varsity-admission-school-proprietors/
Police in Anambra State have rescued nine people, including seven schoolchildren, after a flood on Nibo–Isiagu Road, while a search is on for one missing p Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-flood-pupil-missing-as-police-rescue-nine/
A Nigerian, Rapheal Oludemilade Adebowale, previously convicted of larceny and money laundering, has been arrested in Massachusetts by US immigration. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-convicted-of-larceny-money-laundering-arrested-in-us/
Troops have rescued six female students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, and their driver who were abducted in Danmusa LGA of Katsina State. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-kidnapped-katsina-varsity-students-driver-rescued/
The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in separate operations and recovered guns, vehicles, and numerous suspected stolen items. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raid-suspected-delta-crime-den-arrest-five/
A 52-year-old man, Alaba Ayeni, has been found dead inside a domestic well in Ilorin, Kwara State, after children reportedly discovered his body. Read More: https://punchng.com/52-year-old-man-found-dead-inside-kwara-well/
Residents of several communities in Imo State are stranded following days of torrential rainfall, leading to rescue operations by NEMA and a sharp rise in Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-flood-renders-residents-stranded-transport-fares-soar/
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano has declared a 37-year-old man, Usman Ibrahim, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, and misappropriation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-declare-kano-man-wanted-over-alleged-fraud-conspiracy/
The Kano State task force on drug abuse says it is targeting 10,000 drug abusers for removal from the streets, rehabilitation, and skills acquisition. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-task-force-targets-10000-drug-abusers-for-rehabilitation/
Police in Enugu have arrested a man, Okpara Emmanuel, for allegedly killing his girlfriend and hiding her body after an argument over HIV infection. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-man-allegedly-kills-girlfriend-over-hiv-infection-argument/
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 23% is expected to put downward pressure on yields in the fixed income market. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-rate-cut-puts-pressure-on-fixed-income-yields/
Oyo State Government has announced plans to bring all hospitality businesses into its tax system to boost revenue generation and improve data collection. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-plans-inclusion-of-hospitality-into-tax-system/
• Cardoso declares rate adjustment a “reset and recalibration” of monetary policy rather than shift to easing stance •Says CBN reforms have restored confidence, rebuilt external reserves to $55bn amid
• Set to curb price-fixing, collusion, abuse of dominance •Downstream regulator, FCCPC to deepen coordination •New rules to scrutinise contracts, mergers, JVs, others Emmanuel Addeh and Aminat Hassan in Abuja
• Tasks traditional rulers, leaders to back security with credible information Hammed Shittu in Ilorin and Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu,
• Natasha pays condolence visit to ex-Kogi governor, Idris’ family Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the late former National Chairman of the Peoples
Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Oyo State Government, yesterday, came hard on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, dismissing as
• Defends Tinubu’s extended vacation, says he remains in charge from Europe •ADC: President, vice-president’s absence at once violates constitutional provisions • Tinubu’s extended holiday an unacceptable abdication of mandate,
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice is seeking to strengthen the role of journalists in holding member states accountable for implementing its judgments, as concerns persist
Mary Nnah Desperados has extended its youth-focused experiential marketing drive with the staging of Roadblock in Port Harcourt recently at the EUI Centre. The activation, which ran for eight hours,
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Laleye Dipo in Minna Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officials that handled the case of the 37 Illegal miners who
James Sowole in Abeokuta The traditional ruler of a border town in Ogun State, Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Alabi Olanite, and residents of the town have appealed to the
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, on Monday flagged off its 2026 annual Inter-Agency Football Tournament in Abuja. The competition which will commence on
Folalumi Alaran in Abuja No fewer than 2,471 communities in Cross River State are among areas exposed to possible flooding as the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) warned of high
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Bennett Oghifo in Lagos The Minister of Works, David Umahi, yesterday disclosed that the main pavement of the first 105 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has kicked an order of the Federal High court granted to the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku
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Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said it would not reverse the N250 million statement of account for three years it demanded from Hajj
Nume Ekeghe Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate has risen to 79 per cent, representing about 94.2 million adults, as the rapid expansion of digital financial services continues to draw more Nigerians into
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Sunday Ehigiator OPay, a digital financial services provider, has expanded its social impact interventions in Nigeria beyond financial services, supporting education, youth innovation and women’s economic empowerment through a series
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA),
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• Insists vacationing elected executives must hand over to deputies •As Yari leads APC delegation to prominent northern clerics ahead 2027 Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential candidate of Allied Peoples
Dike Onwuamaeze The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced that a former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, would be the distinguished
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has cleared six marketers to import a combined 830,000 metric tonnes read more NMDPRA approves fresh petrol import permits despite rising Dangote output
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