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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/
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/
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/
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/
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, calls for collective effort at the Delta Security Summit 2026 to combat crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-gov-seeks-collective-effort-to-fight-crime-at-security-summit/
Anambra State Police Command provides financial support for the urgent medical treatment of a 10-year-old boy severely abused by guardians. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-provide-financial-support-for-assaulted-anambra-10-year-old-boy/
Governor Sanwo-Olu orders immediate waste evacuation across Lagos to address refuse accumulation. Learn about the state’s efforts to restore sanitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-orders-immediate-evacuation-of-waste-across-lagos/
Adamawa State Police Command arrests a suspect in connection with the abduction of three children in Yola North. Investigations are ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspect-over-abduction-of-three-children-in-adamawa/
Kwara ADC declares readiness for the 2027 general elections, vowing not to bow to intimidation and confident of victory. Read more on their stance. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwara-adc-declares-readiness-vows-not-to-bow-to-intimidation/
Ogun State Police Command foils a suspected cult initiation in Isara-Remo, arresting 30 suspects. Read more about the Ogun cult arrest and police operation Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-police-foil-cult-initiation-arrest-30-suspects/
Graveyard fiesta Archives The Nation Newspaper
Chuks Okocha in Abuja At their meetings that ended early Thursday morning, the 36 States’ governors state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, unanimously threw their support behind the immediate establishment of state police. The governors also stated that such a structure should be constitutionally guaranteed and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights. Rising from...
Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 60% in May, according to NMDPRA data. Discover how this rise in petrol imports impacts local refining efforts and fuel s Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-imports-jumped-60-in-may-nmdpra/
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, has said that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is being subjected to read more El-Rufai’s bail conditions ‘incredibly difficult’, says Sanusi Lamido
A brutalised teenager, rehabilitated through the intervention of Anambra First Lady Nonye Soludo, is now set for university, showcasing a triumph over adve Read More: https://punchng.com/brutalised-teenager-rehabilitated-by-soludos-wife-set-for-university/
Ecobank Adire fair Archives The Nation Newspaper
Wissa nicks historic goal as DR Congo hold Ronaldo’s Portugal The Nation Newspaper
‘Masterful’ Messi downplays goal-scoring milestone The Nation Newspaper
El-Kanemi Warriors, Ikorodu City to fight for President Federation Cup The Nation Newspaper
Ghana clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory against Panama in their World Cup Group L opener, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring in stoppage time. Colombia also beat Uz Read More: https://punchng.com/wcup-ghana-beat-panama-1-0-diaz-shine-in-colombia-3-1-win-over-uzbekistan/
Nasarawa APC Chairman, Aliyu Bello, states ex-IGP Abubakar Adamu’s defection to SDP won’t impact the party’s 2027 election chances. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-igp-adamu-exit-from-apc-wont-affect-our-chances-in-2027-party-chairman/
The Federal Government dismisses reports of new taxes on fuel and telecom services, assuring Nigerians no new taxes are planned despite IMF recommendations Read More: https://punchng.com/no-new-taxes-for-fuel-telecom-fg/
Nigeria’s current account surplus surged to $4.98bn in Q1 2026, driven by robust oil and gas exports and reduced petroleum product imports. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-exports-drive-nigerias-current-account-surplus-to-4-98bn/
Kwara State Government files criminal defamation suit against former Senate President Bukola Saraki over alleged false claims about Governor AbdulRazaq’s e Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-drags-saraki-to-court-over-alleged-defamation/
Prof. Damilola Olawuyi (SAN) advocates for accountable supply chains in Africa, urging leaders to embed human rights due diligence and sustainable practice Read More: https://punchng.com/san-advocates-accountable-supply-chains-in-africa/
SDP National Chairman, Professor Sadiq Gombe, affirms the party’s unity and focus despite an ongoing leadership dispute and court adjournment. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-remains-united-focused-says-national-chair-gombe/
NBA President Afam Osigwe and Lateef Akangbe urge lawyers to lead justice system reform efforts, emphasizing public confidence and effective implementation Read More: https://punchng.com/osigwe-akangbe-call-for-justice-reforms/
An Ikeja High Court has granted a foreclosure order to Citygate Global Investment Limited, allowing them to sell a property over an unpaid N150m loan. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-granted-foreclosure-order-over-n150m-loan/
Aduku set continental targets for Edo Queens after NWFL title success The Nation Newspaper
Jude Okoye’s alleged N1.3bn fraud trial was stalled after Peter Okoye, the prosecution’s witness, was absent from court. The EFCC is prosecuting Jude Okoye Read More: https://punchng.com/absence-of-peter-stalls-elder-brothers-alleged-n1-3bn-fraud-trial/
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has finalised a landmark $1.8bn deal to finance the critical Kano-Maradi railway project, boosting Nigeria-Niger trade and regiona Read More: https://punchng.com/rmb-closes-landmark-nigeria-niger-transport-infrastructure-deal/
Explore the historic Awolowo–Dudley discourse on Nigeria ideology and the best path for national development. A deep dive into governance and political tho Read More: https://punchng.com/best-ideology-for-nigeria-awolowo-dudley-discourse-revisited/
An expert has trained over 100 young Africans in essential digital skills, including AI and UI/UX design, to bridge the digital divide and boost Africa’s d Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-trains-100-young-africans-in-digital-skills/
Idahosa hails NSC backing on growth of scrabble in Nigeria The Nation Newspaper
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Christian prayer group driving Dutch World Cup bid The Nation Newspaper
The Bayelsa Multi-Door Courthouse reports an impressive 85% success rate in resolving civil and business cases over the past year, offering efficient alter Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-courthouse-records-85-success-in-one-year/
Mum of Cape Verde’s Vozinha gets visa to attend next World Cup match The Nation Newspaper
The Nigerian Navy has recovered 17,000 litres of crude oil from a camouflaged illegal storage site in the Niger Delta, disrupting a sophisticated crude oil Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-recovers-17000-litre-crude-oil-from-illegal-storage-site/
Isoko Development and Leadership Movement is fundraising to procure electricity infrastructure for stable power supply in Isoko nation. Support the initiat Read More: https://punchng.com/isoko-group-raises-funds-for-stable-power-supply/
Scotland fans drink Boston dry as local bars run out of beer The Nation Newspaper
Bayelsa communities in Nembe-Okiori blame years of oil pollution for the sharp decline in aquatic resources, impacting livelihoods. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-communities-blame-oil-pollution-for-declining-aquatic-resources/
Now or Never for South Africa against Czechs in Atlanta The Nation Newspaper
Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup ‘fright’ The Nation Newspaper
Cross River Deputy Governor, Peter Odey, calls on the National Boundary Commission to intensify efforts in demarcating Cross River boundaries to prevent co Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-deputy-gov-raises-concern-over-boundary-disputes/
Oil prices fell more than $1 per barrel on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that read more Again Oil price falls bringing hope of pre-war prices at the pumps in Nigeria
NYSC members in Zamfara urged to uphold integrity, discipline The Nation Newspaper
Democracy is about security, hospitals, jobs, schools— Lawal The Nation Newspaper
Lawal orders statewide census to tackle out-of-school crisis The Nation Newspaper
Nigeria’s economic environment has become increasingly complex for investors. Inflationary pressures, currency fluctuations, interest rate adjustments and global uncertainties have read more Building wealth in volatile markets: Smarter investment strategies for Nigerians
As Marketsquare marks its 10th anniversary, the indigenous retail chain stands as one of Nigeria’s notable business success stories, having read more Marketsquare at 10: Building a Nigerian retail brand for the future
The latest financial results from Sony Music Group and Warner Music Group are more than just impressive corporate milestones, they read more What Nollywood must learn from global music giants
Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in this interview speaks on matters affecting the 10th National Assembly and other pressing national issues. Sunday Aborisade brings excerpts. Amid rising insecurity nationwide, why did the Senate refuse to investigate the defence and security spending? The issue of insecurity is one about which no serious public official can pretend any longer. It is a ...
• Decade of unrelenting, unjust vilification finally concluded, says former minister • Pledges to address matter in detail, share intentions for the future •Jury arrived at decision after 46-hour deliberation “I am profoundly relieved. My name has been cleared, and this ordeal has come to an end. This, however, is not the final chapter. In due course, I shall address this difficult period in gr...
• NUPRC, NRS deepen collaboration to boost revenue collection •Gas minister backs Nigerian-led African petroleum regulators forum Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, yesterday identified infrastructure limitations and asset integrity concerns as two of the most significant challenges confro...
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, said the number of registered voters in Ekiti State had increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026, ahead of the June 20 governorship election in the state. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, in a statement yesterday, revealed that the...
• Rally global support for peace as IGP honours fallen peacekeepers Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria has renewed its commitment to the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter, reaffirming support for multilateralism, global peace, international cooperation and the ongoing reform of the world body ahead of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The recom...
• Promises improved water, sanitation facilities in schools nationwide • As NAPTIP laments growing rate of modern children slavery in Africa Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate yesterday, urged African children not to allow prevailing social and economic challenges across the continent to derail their ambitions, assuring them that the National Assembly would continue to support initiatives aim...
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja After over a decade of lapsed deadlines, Nigeria has officially transited to Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform. Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, was the special dignitary at the launch held yesterday at the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) headquarters in Abuja. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, expressed opti...
• President has not ignored any section of Nigeria, says Onanuga Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said increased financial support to subnational governments under the administration of President Bola Tinubu has been responsible for the remarkable infrastructure development in the state. Mbah made the revelation on Tuesday when he received members of the Renewed Ho...
