A political forum in Ikorodu opposes the fourth-term bid of Lagos Rep Babajimi Benson, citing a need for political renewal, zoning, and equity. Read More: https://punchng.com/forum-opposes-lagos-reps-fourth-term-bid-cites-zoning-equity-concerns/

The World Bank’s chief economist warns of a severe global hunger risk if the Iran conflict escalates, potentially pushing millions more into food insecurit Read More: https://punchng.com/world-bank-chief-economist-warns-of-hunger-risk-from-iran-war/

The Nigerian Defence Academy has extended the NDA application deadline for its 78 Regular Course to May 15, 2026. Find out the requirements for applicants. Read More: https://punchng.com/nda-application-deadline-extended-to-may-15/

Nigeria has lost an estimated $226.7 billion from the Ogoni oil shutdown over 32 years. Learn about the economic impact and calls to resume production. Read More: https://punchng.com/226-7bn-lost-to-ogoni-oil-shutdown-since-1993-pinl/

Enugu State launches an intensive training program to curb maternal deaths by equipping healthcare professionals with vital skills for RMNCAH services. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-to-curb-maternal-deaths-with-specialist-training-programme/

Katsina’s First Lady launches an initiative to provide free sanitary pads to schoolgirls, ensuring menstruation no longer disrupts girls’ education. Read More: https://punchng.com/menstruation-shouldnt-disrupt-girls-education-katsina-first-lady/

France coach Didier Deschamps confirms forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles injury playing for Liverpool. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-boss-deschamps-confirms-ekitike-will-miss-world-cup/

Nigeria’s Minister of Education announces new reforms to end the HND dichotomy, aiming to allow polytechnics to award degrees and boost national productivi Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-outlines-new-reforms-to-end-hnd-dichotomy/

The 2019 ANRP governorship candidate in Oyo State, Olalekan Ayorinde, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-oyo-gov-candidate-joins-apc/

A new study reveals 38% of women in Northern Nigeria lack access to financial services, highlighting how social norms and poverty create barriers. Read More: https://punchng.com/38-of-northern-women-lack-access-to-financial-services-study/

Nigerian airlines may suspend flights from April 20 due to a 300% surge in aviation fuel price, warning of severe economic consequences for the nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/domestic-airlines-threaten-shutdown-april-20-over-surge-in-aviation-fuel-price/

International donors pledge €1.5 billion in aid for Sudan, marking three years of a devastating war that has displaced millions and caused a major crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/donors-pledge-1-5bn-euros-as-sudan-marks-three-years-of-war/

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) must pay compensation to former national team co-coach Mehdi Nafti following a contractual dispute linked to his departure in July 2024. According to the ruling, the FTF has been ordered to pay 142,000 Tunisian dinars (approximately €41,500) after failing to […]

A frontline clearing agent, Dr. Segun Musa, has cautioned that the ongoing implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) at Nigeria’s seaports could undermine the Federal Government’s economic gains if executed prematurely. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Musa, who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Widescope Group, argued that Nigeria is not yet […]

Kano police have arrested two Kano fraudsters from a syndicate that impersonated spirits (Aljannu) over the phone to defraud over 500 victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-fraudsters-in-kano/

Former Ogun Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye defects to the APC, declaring his intention to seek re-election for the Odogbolu State Constituency. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-ex-minority-leader-joins-apc-declares-re-election-bid/

Nigerian actress Victoria Inyama opens up about her traumatic but ‘beneficial’ female circumcision experience, sparking a conversation on FGM. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-victoria-inyama-opens-up-on-circumcision-experience/

Oseni Braimah, a brigadier-general killed by terrorists in Benisheikh, Kaga LGA of Borno State, has been laid to rest. The post Photos: Brigadier-General, soldiers killed by terrorists buried in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is willing to step aside for Peter Obi if the latter emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday. When asked if he would step down for Obi if he […]

Antoine Griezmann is daring to dream of a perfect ending to his Atlético Madrid career after helping the club reach their first UEFA Champions League semi-final in nine years following a tense aggregate victory over FC Barcelona. Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat at the Metropolitano Stadium, Atlético progressed 3-2 on aggregate, with the final whistle […]

The United States is discussing holding a second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, the White House said on Wednesday. The post White House confirms second round of Iran talks in Pakistan appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, opening talks with Sinoma New Materials Nigeria Company Limited to deploy innovative technologies aimed at delivering affordable homes at scale. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a high-level meeting with the global building materials […]

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda led a government delegation to the burial of Hajiya Hauwa Abdulkadir Nasir, wife of the Government House Chief of Staff. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-katsina-gov-at-burial-of-chief-of-staffs-wife/

Nigeria’s National Assembly and executive branch commit to closing gaps in the nation’s budgeting process to align it with national development plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-fg-to-close-gaps-in-budgeting-development-planning/

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government would be unable to conduct a free and fair election in 2027 under a competitive multi-party system, insisting that the ruling party is structurally inclined to manipulate the electoral process to its advantage. Lawal made […]

The Edo State Government has issued a 21-day ultimatum to members of the Hausa community residing around

A video of a popular OPM woman driving around a compound with her autistic husband caught the attention of netizens who reacted in the comments section.

Kun Khalifat FC Chairman, Michelle Amaefula, has commended his players for their recent impressive performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Owerri-based club have recorded back-to-back wins in their battle against relegation. Kun Khalifat FC currently sit bottom of the NPFL table with 39 points. Amaefula insisted that they won’t give up in […] NPFL: Kun Khalifat will keep fighting for survival – Amaefula

A former lecturer with the Mechanical Engineering Department, Bayero University, Kano, Dr Muttaqha Rabe-Darma, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Katsina Central Senatorial seat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ex-don, who is contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledged to use his extensive experience […]

Akwa United are optimistic of securing promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Promise Keepers trail Nigeria National League, NNL, Conference A leaders Sporting Lagos with one point. Akwa United will do battle with Solution FC in the last game of the season, while Sporting Lagos will face Osun United. “Hope Alive. […] NNL: Akwa United hopeful of NPFL return ahead of final-day decider

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola and the federal government reforms. This was as Dantsoho assured investors that Nigeria has the capacity […]

A man whose identity had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report was rescued after reportedly attempting to jump into the Lagos Lagoon from a bridge. Eyewitnesses said the individual had parked his vehicle on the bridge before entering the water, prompting alarm among passersby. The situation was, however, swiftly […] Man rescued after attempting to jump into Lagos lagoon

The Gabonese government has suspended the country’s presidential election for its football federation, a move that could trigger sanctions from FIFA due to concerns about political interference in the administration of the sport. The decision to halt the electoral process has raised alarm within international football circles, as FIFA maintains strict rules prohibiting government involvement […]

Mr Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the “Titans” category. The post TIME100: Dangote, Trump, Xi, others make 2026 global influential list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

‎Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has reacted to the news of her male colleague, Emmanuel Umoh ‘s, upcoming wedding. ‎ ‎Emmanuel had announced that he is set to tie the knot with a US-based Cameroonian woman, Cilia Nyanghe ‎ ‎Sharing their pre-wedding photos online, he revealed that their wedding is slated for April 17th. ‎ […]