The Bauchi State Police Command has honoured PUNCH Newspapers, Gov. Bala Mohammed, and others for their contributions to promoting peace in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/punch-gov-mohammed-others-bag-bauchi-police-awards/

NAPTIP hands over 46 trafficked women and children to the Katsina State government after they were intercepted en route to Chad for greener pastures. Read More: https://punchng.com/naptip-returns-46-trafficked-women-children-to-katsina-govt/

Nigerian shot put record holder Chukwuebuka Enekwechi placed fifth at the Madrid World Indoor Tour after a 20.38m throw in a world-class field. Read More: https://punchng.com/enekwechi-finishes-5th-at-madrid-world-indoor-tour/

Marseille attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has spoken openly about his Nigerian heritage after a fresh loan move to the French club from Arsenal, reaffirming a strong personal connection to the country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 18-year-old joined Marseille during the winter transfer window in search of regular first-team football, having found opportunities limited at Read More: https://punchng.com/nwaneri-opens-up-on-nigerian-roots/

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare insists his focus is on team success, not personal playing time, following Jorge Strand Larsen’s departure from the club. Read More: https://punchng.com/arokodare-focused-on-wolves-success/

Nigeria’s top tennis player, Daniel Adeleye, reveals his childhood dog inspired his winning performance in Nigeria’s Davis Cup triumph over Uzbekistan. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-my-dog-inspired-davis-cup-triumph-adeleye/

Ademola Lookman maintains a positive outlook despite Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Real Betis, which ended their unbeaten La Liga run at home. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-positive-after-first-atletico-defeat/

The Nigerian government has approved a new federal road construction project: a 420km dual carriageway linking Akwanga in Nasarawa to Gombe State. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-420km-nasarawa-plateau-bauchi-gombe-road/

The NEDC hands over key infrastructure projects, including major bridges and a cattle market, to the Bauchi government to boost regional connectivity and t Read More: https://punchng.com/nedc-hands-bridges-cattle-market-to-bauchi-govt/

SystemSpecs underscores its commitment to youth innovation in Nigeria through initiatives like its essay competition, aiming to drive long-term development Read More: https://punchng.com/systemspecs-backs-youth-innovation-to-drive-growth/

RECTEM’s Rector warns new students against examination malpractice, cultism, and other student misconduct, emphasizing discipline and academic integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/rector-warns-fresh-students-against-malpractice-cultism/

The Kwara State government has recruited and deployed medical doctors to boost health services delivery and improve access to quality healthcare at the gra Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-recruits-fresh-medics-to-boost-health-services-delivery/

Nigerian stakeholders urge a shift from border closures to regulated trade to protect the onion value chain, boost agricultural exports, and enhance revenu Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-push-to-protect-onion-value-chain/

Kingmakers in Ikolaje-Idiroko, Ogun State, warn against self-imposition in the obaship tussle, confirming no new monarch has been elected for the town. Read More: https://punchng.com/obaship-tussle-kingmakers-warn-against-self-imposition-in-ogun-border-community/

Nigeria’s exit from the FATF grey list is credited to the EFCC and NFIU, says the House of Reps. Learn how their efforts boosted financial credibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/nfiu-efcc-key-to-nigerias-fatf-grey-list-exit-reps/

Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) signs an MoU with United Nigeria Airlines. The ABUAD airline partnership will offer hands-on training for engineering stude Read More: https://punchng.com/abuad-airline-partner-on-training-engineering-students/

UNILAG partners with Credit Registry to enhance student financial literacy, equipping them with practical knowledge in personal finance and credit manageme Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-partners-firm-to-boost-students-financial-literacy/

Kebbi State gears up for the Argungu Festival 2026, revamping its tourism sector to boost economic growth, create jobs, and attract global visitors. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-revamps-tourism-sector-as-argungu-festival-begins-feb-11/

The Lagos State Government, with C40 Cities, has launched a waste-to-energy plant to convert organic market waste into biogas and biofertiliser. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-launches-waste-to-energy-biogas-plant/

Nigeria’s CAC now handles 10,000 daily business registrations after its AI rollout. Learn about the commission’s digital transformation and new AI tools. Read More: https://punchng.com/cac-processes-10000-daily-registrations-after-ai-rollout/

Discover how child nutrition intelligence is key for brain development. Learn why essential nutrients like DHA can lead to a higher IQ and academic success Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nutrition-builds-smarter-intelligent-children/

NNPC, TotalEnergies, Aradel, and NLNG record impressive victories in volleyball and table tennis as the 20th Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games begin. Read More: https://punchng.com/nogig-2026-teams-get-wins-in-table-tennis-volleyball/

LASEMA has started enumerating victims of the Great Nigeria Insurance House fire to provide post-disaster recovery support and facilitate follow-up actions Read More: https://punchng.com/gni-fire-lagos-begins-enumeration-of-victims/

A car dealer in Birnin Kebbi was allegedly shot and killed by Nigeria Customs operatives, sparking outrage and calls for a thorough investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/outrage-as-customs-operatives-allegedly-kill-kebbi-car-dealer/

The West Africa Industrialisation Summit convenes global investors in Lagos to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation and manufacturing growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/investors-eye-nigeria-at-industrialisation-summit/

The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists launches a nationwide campaign against skin bleaching in Nigeria, highlighting severe health risks like cancer. Read More: https://punchng.com/dermatologists-unveil-nationwide-campaign-against-skin-bleaching/

Lagos hospital offers new endoscopic surgery for perforated eardrum repair, providing hope for patients with chronic ear discharge and hearing loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-hospital-repairs-perforated-eardrums-with-new-procedure/

The Federal Ministry of Health has ordered the payment of withheld nurses’ salaries for January 2026, confirming they were wrongly included in a strike act Read More: https://punchng.com/ministry-orders-release-of-withheld-nurses-salaries/

Lagos State launches the 7th Ibile Youth Academy, a program dedicated to training young people in essential leadership skills to drive development. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-trains-youths-in-leadership-skills/

Nigeria’s NCDMB champions the AfCFTA to drive cross-border collaboration, unlock opportunities, and foster sustainable Africa energy growth across the cont Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-pushes-africa-wide-collaboration-for-energy-growth/

Experts argue that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is a direct consequence of foreign policy failures and the collapse of regional security alliances. Read More: https://punchng.com/foreign-policy-failures-fuelling-nigerias-insecurity-odinkalu/

Democracies rarely die in one dramatic moment. More often, they are quietly redesigned—clause by clause—until citizens discover that elections still occur, but accountability no longer follows. Nigeria’s democracy is not being overthrown; it is being edited. Not with tanks on the streets, but with provisions in a bill. The most dangerous edits are the ones sold […] The post Election integrity and the politics of discretion, by Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu reiterates his commitment to implementing ranching reforms as a lasting solution to farmer-herder conflicts and national insecurity in Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-to-replace-open-grazing-with-ranching-reforms/

Discover why the PDP national secretariat remains locked as the Nyesom Wike-backed faction delays its planned takeover, citing security and administrative Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-hq-remains-locked-as-wike-camp-delays-planned-takeover/

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle reveals Victor Osimhen played through the AFCON with a hamstring injury, managing the tear to still become a top performer. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-chelle-reveals-osimhen-played-injured-explains-onyedika-struggle/

…Says Insecurity Hindrance To Economic Growth …Unveils National Devt Plan 2026-2030 …Rallies Govs To Prioritise Implementation ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu on Monday, said the concept of banditry and other…