Kwara women pledge total support for APC governorship candidate Yakubu Danladi-Salihu in the 2027 elections, citing political inclusion and empowerment. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-women-rally-support-for-apc-gov-candidate/

Niger State Governor Bago encourages Christians to actively participate in politics to secure appointments. Learn how to get involved and demand fair repre Read More: https://punchng.com/earn-appointment-by-participating-actively-in-politics-bago-tells-christians/

Bauchi State Police Command is investigating the identity and custody of a girl, Jennifer Joseph (Fatima), amidst social media concerns. Get the full detai Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-identity-of-girl-in-custody/

NAFDAC orders manufacturers of sachet alcohol and PET bottles below 200ml to recall products or face facility closure. Learn about the nationwide ban enfor Read More: https://punchng.com/sachet-alcohol-recall-products-or-risk-closure-nafdac-warns-manufacturers/

Troops in Zamfara have arrested three suspected gunrunners and rescued six kidnap victims in recent operations, recovering an AK-103-2 rifle and ammunition Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-arrest-three-gunrunners-rescue-six-in-zamfara/

An Edo State Security Corps officer and two others were killed in recent Edo violence. Police arrested 15 suspects; investigations are ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/security-officer-two-others-killed-in-edo-violence/

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has sued the Ogun State Governor and Awujale kingmakers to compel the completion of the Awujale succession process. Get the det Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ruling-house-sues-ogun-kingmakers/

UBA and Fidelity Bank announce delays in publishing their H1 2026 financial results, awaiting CBN approval. Learn why Nigerian banks extend filing deadline Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-fidelity-bank-announce-delays-to-h1-results/

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) shed N137bn as banking and insurance stocks experienced significant sell-offs. Get the full market report and analysis. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-sheds-n137bn-as-banking-insurance-stocks-slide/

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa defends the Akure flyover project, clarifying President Tinubu’s position on state governors building flyovers. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-defends-akure-flyover-clarifies-tinubus-position/

Tragedy strikes as the wife and three children of former Niger Commissioner Abubakar Daja die in a fatal road crash. Get the full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/wife-three-children-of-ex-niger-commissioner-killed-in-crash/

Governor Biodun Oyebanji installs Oba Bamidele Oni as the Owa of Oke-Ako, Ekiti, ending a 25-year wait for the community. Learn more about the historic eve Read More: https://punchng.com/excitement-as-oyebanji-installs-ekiti-monarch-after-25-year-wait/

Governor Monday Okpebholo assures continued funding for Edo road projects, aiming for significant progress before Christmas despite rainy season challenges Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-assures-funding-for-edo-road-projects/

The EU and UNIDO are boosting Nigeria’s renewable energy capacity, with the Balanga Dam project in Gombe State as a model for agro-industrial development. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-unido-boost-renewable-energy-drive-in-gombe/

Explore the world of English honorifics and their importance in showing respect and courtesy. Learn when to use titles like Sir, Madam, and professional de Read More: https://punchng.com/elumelu-and-the-tony-girl-the-world-of-english-honorifics-1/

A Nigerian man, Olukanyinsola Odebode, has been jailed for 12 years in the UK for raping one woman and sexually assaulting another. Read more on Punch. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-after-raping-woman-assaulting-another-in-uk/

The DLM Money Market Fund led July 2026 rankings with a 20.69% YTD yield. Discover how this money market fund outperformed others. Read More: https://punchng.com/dlm-tops-money-market-ranking-with-20-69-returns/

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance (CHI) calls for stronger collaboration with brokers to drive insurance growth and market penetration after recapitalisation Read More: https://punchng.com/chi-urges-brokers-to-drive-insurance-growth-after-recapitalisation/

Seven people died and two were injured in a fatal Ogun crash involving three vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Speed violation suspected. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-killed-two-injured-in-ogun-crash/

A 56-year-old man commits suicide in Obudu Main Market, Cross River State. Community demands N300,000 for cleansing rituals to reopen the market. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-commits-suicide-in-criver-market-community-demands-n300000-for-cleansing-rituals/

Niger State Government and UNICEF charge local government chairmen to prioritise child nutrition in their budgets to improve outcomes at the grassroots lev Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-unicef-urge-council-chairmen-to-prioritise-nutrition/

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule commends the DSS and other security agencies for arresting three suspected kidnappers and rescuing a victim, urging Read More: https://punchng.com/sule-lauds-dss-for-arresting-three-suspected-kidnappers/

Eighteen teams will compete for the AMA All-Stars Unity Cup in Ikorodu, Lagos, promoting unity and communication across communities. Find out more about th Read More: https://punchng.com/18-teams-vie-for-ikorodu-all-stars-unity-cup/

Mental health experts are calling on the Nigerian Federal Government to declare a national emergency on child abuse, citing alarming statistics and long-te Read More: https://punchng.com/declare-national-emergency-on-child-abuse-psychiatrists-beg-fg/

NDLEA Edo Command arrests five suspects and destroys a large cannabis farm in recent raids, reaffirming commitment to combating drug abuse in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-five-suspects-destroys-cannabis-farm-in-edo/

Netizens are urging LASU to probe and sanction a lecturer over a result crisis affecting final-year English students. The controversy highlights concerns a Read More: https://punchng.com/netizens-urge-lasu-to-probe-sanction-lecturer-over-result-crisis/

LASU and NIS collaborate to address border security challenges and promote socio-cultural integration across African borders. Learn about their strategies. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasu-nis-convene-conference-to-address-border-security/

PenCom announced 11.18 million pension registrations in Q1 2026, a significant rise. Discover how this growth impacts Nigeria’s pension sector and future i Read More: https://punchng.com/pencom-records-11-18-million-pension-registrations-in-q1/

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has been cleared of a hamstring injury and is set to play for Hull City against Coventry. Get the latest on Ajayi’s fitnes Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-escapes-hamstring-injury-set-for-coventry/

Dr. Dakuku Peterside advocates for stronger institutions to tackle Nigeria’s development challenges, highlighting issues like ‘isomorphic mimicry’ and ‘pre Read More: https://punchng.com/peterside-seeks-stronger-institutions-for-effective-governance/

The Federal Government is strengthening innovation hubs across Nigeria to create jobs and foster entrepreneurship, expanding the digital economy’s benefits Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-boost-innovation-hubs-for-jobs-entrepreneurship/

PalmPay is expanding its youth empowerment programmes in Nigeria, focusing on digital skills, financial literacy, and workplace experience for young people Read More: https://punchng.com/palmpay-expands-youth-empowerment-programme/

Nigeria’s internet usage surged 44% to 1.5 million terabytes in 12 months, driven by increased reliance on digital services. Discover the impact of this gr Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-internet-usage-grows-44-to-1-5m-terabytes/

An Anglican bishop challenges the Federal Government to acknowledge the severe suffering of Nigerians due to economic hardship and rising costs. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-are-suffering-anglican-bishop-tells-fg/

JAMB directs colleges to submit lists of illegally admitted students for condonement, following ministerial approval for 2024/25 and 2025/26 sessions. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-moves-to-condone-illegally-admitted-students-in-colleges/

A Nigerian national serving a drug-related jail term in India, Alex Tochukwu, has died in an Indian hospital. Authorities are investigating the circumstanc Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-serving-drug-term-dies-in-india/

Nigerian banks are stepping up to finance the country’s $20.5bn electricity sector funding gap, accelerating renewable energy deployment and expanding powe Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-emerge-as-key-financiers-of-20-5bn-power-gap/

Two people were killed in Ikire, Osun State, following an alleged attempt to take over a motor park. Learn more about the Osun motor park violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/motor-park-takeover-bid-leaves-two-dead-in-osun/

The US government plans to revoke B1/B2 visas for 200,000 asylum seekers. Learn what this mass US visa revocation means for Nigerians and other foreign nat Read More: https://punchng.com/us-plans-mass-visa-revocation-for-asylum-seekers-report/

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has suspended a lecturer for three months over alleged sexual misconduct and regulatory contraventions. Investigations c Read More: https://punchng.com/unizik-suspends-lecturer-for-three-months-over-sexual-misconduct/

A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death during a fight in Bauchi. Police have arrested a suspect and are investigating the Bauchi stabbing incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-year-old-bauchi-man-stabbed-to-death-during-fight/

An APC chieftain warns that Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy could bring back a corrupt era of fraud and diversion of public funds in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-fuel-subsidy-proposal-will-return-nigeria-to-corruption-era/

Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie expresses renewed hunger for success with Bendel Insurance after two seasons away, targeting NPFL glory. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasogie-hungry-for-insurance-glory-on-npfl-return/

A UBA trainee’s viral greeting to Tony Elumelu sparks debate on corporate communication and generational differences. Explore the nuances of workplace etiq Read More: https://punchng.com/a-uba-trainee-two-rulebooks-one-public-trial/

An irate mob in Niger State lynched two suspected thieves attempting to steal a motorcycle. Police are investigating the mob lynching incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/mob-lynches-two-suspected-thieves-in-niger/

A civil advocacy group is urging the Lagos CP to replace the Mohbad investigation team for a transparent and credible re-investigation into the singer’s de Read More: https://punchng.com/mohbad-group-urges-lagos-cp-to-replace-investigation-team/

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara defends his administration’s payroll verification, insisting ghost workers must go to entrench fiscal discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-payroll-audit-fubara-insists-ghost-workers-must-go/

Ekiti State University (EKSU) is set to graduate its first cohort of Professional Diploma students in Securities Trading and Financial Markets, equipping t Read More: https://punchng.com/eksu-to-graduate-pioneer-securities-trading-students/

Stakeholders advocate for stronger investment in girl-child empowerment and education, highlighting its critical role in leadership development and prevent Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-seek-stronger-investment-in-girl-child-empowerment/

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have increased by over $7 billion in eight months, reaching $52.66 billion. This strengthens the country’s external liquidity an Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-foreign-reserves-gain-7bn-in-eight-months/

Nigeria’s petrol imports increased in July 2026 as domestic refinery supplies dropped, highlighting ongoing challenges despite expanding local refining cap Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-imports-rise-as-domestic-refinery-supplies-fall/

AFC Capital Partners launches a $150m climate fund in Nigeria to channel domestic institutional capital into green infrastructure, targeting $3.7bn in proj Read More: https://punchng.com/afc-launches-150m-climate-fund-for-nigerian-infrastructure/

NNPC and partners sign agreements to advance the $21bn Bonga offshore project, boosting Nigeria’s deepwater investment. Learn about this major development. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-partners-advance-21bn-bonga-offshore-project/

Nigeria’s fake government agencies expose systemic weaknesses. The Oronsaye Report offers solutions to bureaucratic duplication and fraud. Learn why it’s c Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-agencies-why-nigeria-still-needs-oronsaye-report/

Nigeria faces a dilemma: high interest rates attract investors but hurt manufacturers. Explore the CBN’s balancing act and its impact on the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-rate-dilemma-pits-investors-against-manufacturers/

The Federal Government flags off the N297bn Ibadan-Ijebu Road reconstruction, a key infrastructure project, despite protests from the Oyo State government Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-protests-makinde-snub-as-fg-launches-ibadan-ijebu-road-reconstruction/

An explosion triggered a massive fire at Oranyan Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying hundreds of shops and affecting numerous traders. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/explosion-triggers-fire-destroys-shops-in-oyo-market/

FCT Police Command transfers recovered illicit drugs and suspects to NDLEA, strengthening inter-agency collaboration in the fight against drug-related crim Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hand-over-recovered-drugs-suspects-to-ndlea-in-abuja/

Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu warns traditional rulers of dethronement if communal violence persists, following recent conflicts in Yakurr LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-threatens-to-dethrone-traditional-rulers-over-communal-violence/

Cole Palmer starred as Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham in a thrilling West London derby, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a winning start. Read More: https://punchng.com/palmer-stars-as-chelsea-edge-fulham-3-2-in-thrilling-london-derby/