Veteran actress Shaffy Bello faces backlash for her comments on prostitution, stating she understands why some engage in it but advises against staying too Read More: https://punchng.com/knocks-for-shaffy-bello-over-prostitution-comment/

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) denies allegations of stealing inmates’ valuables during a routine Kuje raid, calling reports false and misleading Read More: https://punchng.com/ncos-denies-stealing-inmates-valuables-in-kuje-raid/

Miyetti Allah dismisses claims linking Fulani to militants, insisting the community should not be blamed for criminal activity. MACBAN condemns violence an Read More: https://punchng.com/miyetti-allah-rejects-fulani-militant-link/

Four people died and 10 were injured in a tragic Osun road crash on the Ilesa-Akure expressway. Details on the fatal accident involving a mini-bus and Toyo Read More: https://punchng.com/four-dead-in-osun-road-crash/

Nigeria spent $2.34bn on food imports in 2025, according to CBN data. Discover the reasons behind the continued reliance on food imports and its economic i Read More: https://punchng.com/food-imports-gulp-2-34bn-in-2025-cbn/

Nigerian entertainers like Falz, Spyro, and Iyabo Ojo express outrage over the abduction of school kids in Oyo State, demanding urgent action from leaders. Read More: https://punchng.com/entertainers-cry-out-over-school-kids-abduction/

After 18 years, a family’s missing brother, Gospel Kinanee, was found in a Port Harcourt prison. Discover the shocking story of his disappearance and redis Read More: https://punchng.com/my-brother-went-missing-at-14-found-in-pharcourt-prison-18-years-after-sibling/

The NLC calls on NECA to comply with the ICJ ruling affirming workers’ right to strike, emphasizing obedience to international labour laws. Learn more abou Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-urges-compliance-with-icj-ruling/

The APC has appointed eight governors and NASS leaders to its campaign council for the Ekiti 2026 election. Discover the key figures leading the charge. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-eight-govs-nass-leaders-head-apc-campaign-council/

Ogun State is attracting significant local and diaspora investments due to Governor Dapo Abiodun’s reforms, fostering an investor-friendly environment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-attracting-local-diaspora-investments/

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara renews his commitment to transparency and the “Rivers First” mantra, highlighting three years of people-focused gov Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-renews-commitment-to-transparency/

ADC and SDP presidential candidate criticize President Tinubu’s administration for deepening economic hardship, insecurity, and public dissatisfaction in N Read More: https://punchng.com/anniversary-adc-sdp-presidential-candidate-knock-tinubu-over-hardship/

Anambra State Government sets N50m for presidential, N20m for senatorial candidates as permit fees for 2027 election campaigns. Learn about all Anambra cam Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-fixes-n50m-n20m-permit-fees-for-campaigns/

Rival PDP factions clash over plans to endorse Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election, with accusations traded and security warnings issued. Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathans-2027-endorsement-plan-tears-pdp-apart/

President Tinubu commissions four major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects in Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri to boost domestic gas use. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-unveils-four-cng-projects-in-lagos-abuja-owerri/

A Lagos PDP faction has suspended Bode George and 23 members for alleged anti-party activities, intensifying internal party conflicts. Read more on the Lag Read More: https://punchng.com/anti-party-lagos-pdp-suspends-bode-george-23-others/

Gombe PDP governorship aspirant, Abdulkadir-Hamma Saleh, protests his exclusion from the primary election that produced Prof Isa Pantami as candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-pdp-gov-aspirant-protests-exclusion-from-primary/

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 31 abductees and destroyed several terrorist camps in Zamfara and Katsina states, reaffirming commitment to security. Read More: https://punchng.com/31-abductees-freed-as-military-destroys-zamfara-terrorist-camps/

Atiku Abubakar criticises President Tinubu’s economic policies, citing rising poverty and insecurity. He vows to unveil a policy blueprint for change. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-knocks-tinubu-on-economy-vows-change/

Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued three individuals, including an 18-month-old child, from separate well accidents in Kano. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-service-rescues-three-from-kano-wells/

Leader of Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, deepening economic hardship, and growing democratic instability, declaring that the country is “bleeding” and urgently requires a fundamental political and policy reset. Olaitan made the remarks during the national convention of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) held in Bauchi, where he delivered what observers described […] The post Why Nigerians Must Vote Out Tinubu In 2027— Afenifere Leader appeared first on OsunDefender.

A group has faulted INEC’s appeal against a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the commission’s 2027 election timetable, warning it could erode public Read More: https://punchng.com/group-faults-inec-over-appeal-on-election-timetable-ruling/

President Trump will only agree to an Iran deal that meets his conditions, including preventing nuclear weapons, a White House official stated. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-will-only-accept-iran-deal-that-satisfies-his-red-lines-white-house/

A 30-year-old Edo decorator, Esohe Aigbe, was hacked to death in Benin after assisting at a funeral. Police have arrested one suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-decorator-hacked-to-death/

Six suspects have been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for disrupting Sallah celebrations in Keku Village. Learn more about the Katsina Sallah Read More: https://punchng.com/six-nabbed-over-disruption-of-sallah-in-katsina/

The CBN has extended the deadline for PoS geo-fencing compliance to August 1, 2026, giving financial institutions more time to meet the new requirements. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-extends-pos-geo-fencing-deadline-to-august-1-2/

Nigerian content creator Oba shares how pranking his dad turned him into a viral sensation, discussing his journey, challenges, and the impact of his uniqu Read More: https://punchng.com/pranking-my-dad-turned-me-into-viral-content-creator-content-creator-oba/

NAFDAC has shut down 16 sachet water factories in Rivers State due to poor hygiene, expired licenses, and other violations. Learn more about the crackdown. Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-shuts-16-rivers-water-factories/

PDP governorship candidate Sunday Biggs criticizes Governor Mutfwang’s performance, stating Plateau deserves stronger leadership to address insecurity and Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-deserves-stronger-leadership-gov-candidate/

Family of Oluwafemi Adeyemo, a UNIJOS student lynched during the Jos crisis, recounts their ordeal and search for justice after his body was found. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-lynched-my-brother-in-law-missing-corpse-discovered-at-unijos-hospital-abuja-resident/

Veteran journalist Akintunde recounts how legal icon Tunji Braithwaite fearlessly challenged military dictators, including Sani Abacha, defending justice a Read More: https://punchng.com/how-late-braithwaite-defied-abacha-military-dictators-veteran-journalist-akintunde/

The Alubarika Movement congratulates President Tinubu, expressing confidence he will deliver more democratic dividends and strengthen Nigeria’s growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubull-deliver-more-democratic-dividends/

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration, saying the government is delivering on its Renewed Hope Agenda and placing Nigeria on a path of long-term stability. In a goodwill message, Abbas said the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration were […]

Human rights activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has withdrawn from the Federal Capital Territory senatorial race under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following the party’s decision not to conduct primaries for the seat. Yesufu had earlier declared her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat on the platform of the NDC ahead of the 2027 […] The post Aisha Yesufu Withdraws From FCT Senate Race After NDC Cancels Primaries appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has affirmed Hon. Wafarniyi Theman, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in Adamawa State, alongside other candidates for elective positions. The party’s national secretary and chairman of the electoral committee, Mr. Vediyeno Bamaiyi, announced the affirmation during the party’s state congress and governorship primaries held at Bridgewood […]

The quiet hills of Okpekpe in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State are once again preparing for a moment on the global sporting stage as the 11th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race holds today. The post Global attention turns to Okpekpe for landmark gold label showpiece appeared first on Vanguard News.