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President Bola Tinubu warns political opponents seeking to unseat him in 2027, vowing to fight to the finish line. He defends INEC and highlights reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-promises-to-fight-opponents-to-finish-line/
Plateau Police confirm four arrests in the brutal Jos mob killing of model Ibrahim Mbaya, with two suspects still at large. Justice sought for the vic…
Gombe State Commissioner of Police decorates Suur Chafa with the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, recognizing his professionalism and meritoriou…
APC Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, states Peter Obi has been switching parties since 2014, dismissing claims APC is behind opposition crises. Read …
President Trump pledges a White House honor for a 16-year-old lifeguard, Ryder, who bravely saved a boy from deadly waves off the California coast. Re…
Afenifere and Southern leaders endorse state police but demand governors have full powers to appoint and sack CPs, advocating for true federalism in N…
Former IG Mike Okiro accuses the Nigerian government of weakening the police force, contributing to worsening Nigeria insecurity. He highlights inadeq…
Benue State Governor condemns a fresh attack on Efeyi community by suspected armed herders, killing 15. Security forces neutralized two attackers. Rea…
The Federal Government has presented houses to the Super Falcons for their 2025 WAFCON victory, fulfilling a promise ahead of their 2026 WAFCON campai…
IPAC hails the Appeal Court’s verdict restoring ADC and four other political parties, calling it a courageous reaffirmation of constitutional democrac…
Three students of the Federal University of Lafia have been abducted by gunmen in Nasarawa. Police have launched a manhunt to rescue the victims. Read…
Female students at ATBU Bauchi protest insecurity and demand better protection after an armed robbery attack on their hostel. Read more about the ATBU…
The House of Representatives is consulting with industry players to develop a roadmap for stable fuel supply, ensuring energy security and competitive…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other member associations could receive $20 million each under a new FIFA funding proposal. Learn more about…
Nigerian aviation workers issue a seven-day ultimatum to airlines over unpaid Ticket Sales Charges, threatening nationwide picketing. Read More: https…
Rafa Corporation, maker of Rafa Detergent, announces a landmark investment in Nigeria’s largest continuous soap manufacturing facility, boosting produ…
Ademola Adeleke celebrates Accord Party’s Appeal Court victory, urging intensified grassroots mobilisation for the upcoming Osun governorship election…
Senator David Mark hails the Appeal Court’s decision nullifying ADC deregistration, calling it a major victory for democracy and constitutionalism in …
Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: outrage over UNIJOS student’s mob killing, Appeal Court restores ADC, Dangote’s charity plans, and Tyla concert boy…
A new report reveals 29% of Borno teachers are highly stressed and at risk of quitting due to insecurity, displacement, and disrupted education. Read …
Four suspected cultists, allegedly members of Aiye Confraternity, have been arrested in Edo State during a raid, with dangerous weapons recovered. Rea…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural quarantine system, aiming to curb farm export rejection and bo…
Nigeria has recorded over 1,600 deaths and 650 building collapse incidents since 1974. The FG proposes new policies to curb building collapse in Niger…
The NDLEA in Edo State, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has arrested two suspects and confiscated 1,359kg of cannabis from a warehouse. Read …
Benue State Government is implementing proactive measures to prevent flooding, including daily water level monitoring and drainage clearing. Learn mor…
Oyo State Government takes delivery of two new surveillance aircraft to boost security, intelligence gathering, and rapid response across the state. L…
The Federal Government officially pegs Nigeria’s housing deficit at 15 million units, adopting new global standards to accelerate access to affordable…
Nigeria Data Protection Commission directs major data controllers and processors to register immediately after a court affirms its statutory powers. A…
The APC has inaugurated its national campaign council for the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, declaring the poll a “must-win” conte…
A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Oluwatobiloba Akinrinola, has been jailed in the UK for robbery and blackmail. Learn more about the case. Read More: h…
By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data localisation directive will create measurable, long-term demand for local data centres, cl…
By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria risks conceding the African market to other countries unless it urgently tackles high power, credit and logistics costs u…
By Etop Ekanem The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed that mobilising domestic capital has become imperative to financing Nigeria’s development pri…
By SebastineObasi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mrs Jennifer Adighije, has said …
By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) on Monday expressed confidence that Nigeria would successfully scale through the 2026 validation of…
By Peter Egwuatu Pension assets invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, debt securities rose 17.5% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N17.479 trillion …
…Disburses over N600bn through BoI to support business By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has captured more than 500,000 Micro, Small and Medium…
