Nigerian states budgeted over N525bn for security votes between 2023-2025. Discover which states are the highest spenders and why this funding fails to sto Read More: https://punchng.com/govs-budget-n525bn-for-security-as-killings-spread/

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) refutes viral claims linking its students to Boko Haram, stating the allegations are false and mischievous. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-unimaid-student-linked-to-boko-haram-varsity/

The African Democratic Congress is building its ADC 2027 alliance by inviting prominent figures like Goodluck Jonathan and Bukola Saraki to join the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-faction-eyes-jonathan-saraki-makinde-alliance/

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) counters claims by Nyesom Wike that parties are forming a ‘rainbow coalition’ to support President Tinubu in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipac-counters-wikes-rainbow-coalition-support-for-tinubu/

The U.S. Africa Command has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria to support its ongoing counter-insurgency and security operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/counter-insurgency-us-delivers-military-supplies-to-nigeria/

Lagos Rep Kafilat Ogbara clarifies that the new tax reform in Nigeria is not anti-poor, insisting the law targets the wealthy to fund infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-not-anti-poor-lagos-rep/

A Federal High Court has nullified the Ekiti PDP primary election won by Wole Oluyede. The court ordered a fresh election, but Oluyede plans to appeal. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-poll-oluyede-plans-appeal-as-court-nullifies-pdp-primary/

Nigeria’s Aviation Ministry allocates N7.46bn to enhance flight safety through technology upgrades, staff training, and operational reforms in its 2026 bud Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-ministry-allocates-n7-46bn-to-boost-flight-safety/

The Nigerian Navy launches Operation Delta Sentinel to combat oil theft and support the government’s plan to boost crude oil production to 2.5m bpd. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-backs-fgs-2-5m-bpd-crude-projection/

A Lagos court ordered Meta to pay $25,000 in damages in Femi Falana’s privacy suit over a false video. The ruling found Meta breached Nigeria’s Data Protec Read More: https://punchng.com/court-awards-25000-against-meta-in-falanas-privacy-suit/

Survivors of the deadly Owo church attack identify suspects in court. Read harrowing witness testimonies from the ongoing trial of the alleged terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/victims-identify-alleged-owo-church-attackers-in-court/

Nigeria rings in 2026 with a wave of violence and bloodshed, echoing past massacres. The article details the escalating security crisis and calls for actio Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-dawns-in-bloodshed/

The Lagos State Government defends the ongoing Makoko demolition, citing public safety near power lines and its urban regeneration program amid protests. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-defends-makoko-demolition/

Osun police dismiss claims of illegally detaining Governor Adeleke’s aide, stating he was arrested after hiding for two weeks over a defamation petition. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebamiji-petition-adelekes-aide-hid-for-two-weeks-say-police/

INEC begins early strategic planning for the 2027 general election, aiming to strengthen public confidence and ensure a credible electoral process. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-begins-early-planning-seeks-improved-public-confidence/

The Kwara ADC dismisses allegations of secret sponsorship by Governor AbdulRazaq, calling the claims of political double-dealing false and baseless. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-adc-denies-sponsorship-by-abdulrazaq/

Explore the impact of Tony Elumelu, an architect of African transformation. Learn about his Africapitalism philosophy and his latest power move with Seplat Read More: https://punchng.com/deconstructing-an-architect-of-african-transformation/

Residents of Isa LGA flee renewed Sokoto bandit attacks, with reports of killings and abductions. Security concerns grow as gunmen occupy rural areas. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-residents-panic-over-renewed-bandit-attacks/

Lagos Chief Judge Kazeem Alogba pardons 18 inmates, including two Chadians ordered for deportation, during a 2026 correctional facility decongestion exerci Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-cj-pardons-two-chadians-16-other-inmates/

Bet9ja Super Agent Obinna Unegbu joins APC, pledging support for Governor Hope Uzodinma’s government in Imo State due to visible progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/sports-bet-agent-joins-apc-to-support-uzodinma/

Roma’s Italian Cup run ends in a heartbreaking 3-2 home defeat to Torino, despite a debut goal from 16-year-old prodigy Antonio Arena. Read More: https://punchng.com/romas-italian-cup-hopes-end-with-3-2-defeat-to-torino/

Global oil prices surged to over $65 per barrel following drone attacks on Russia’s Novorossiysk terminal, raising concerns of a potential supply squeeze. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-hit-65-barrel-amid-drone-attacks-in-russia/

President Tinubu announces Nigeria will raise $3bn annually through its new carbon market, a key part of its climate finance and green industrialization pl Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-to-raise-3bn-annually-through-carbon-market-tinubu/

Amid growing insecurity, calls are mounting for a dedicated forest force in Nigeria. Learn why a multi-layered security approach, including state police, i Read More: https://punchng.com/calls-for-a-forest-force/

NEITI reports a record N6tn in FAAC disbursements for Q3 2025, a 55.6% rise from 2024, but warns of oil market volatility risks to fiscal gains. Read More: https://punchng.com/neiti-confirms-historic-n6tn-faac-disbursements/

Suspected armed herders attack Otobi-Akpa community in Benue, killing five people, including a former councillor. The pre-dawn raid involved looting. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-herders-kill-ex-councillor-four-others-in-benue/

The Nigerian Shippers Council has directed shipping companies to suspend all port tariff hikes until stakeholders are fully consulted, warning of sanctions Read More: https://punchng.com/shippers-council-suspends-port-tariff-hikes-nationwide/

Isaac Oyedepo launches his ministry’s Sunday services in Abuja, announcing God instructed him not to collect offerings to focus solely on discipleship. Read More: https://punchng.com/god-instructed-me-not-to-collect-offerings-says-isaac-oyedepo/

Early in the new year, the telecoms industry seems to have grown a healthy appetite to accommodate a perennial discomfort by subscribers. More than discomfort, the accommodation actually returns the money spent by subscribers on every failed activity initiated on the network, whether voice or data. This really provides some comfort. Even with all the progress […] The post Telecom subscribers to get refunds for network failure, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Worried by the rising cases of youths’ involvement in criminal activities, a non-governmental organisation, Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, has empowered scores of orphans and vulnerable youths across Kwara state. The beneficiaries, trained in various skills of their choices, certificated and empowered yesterday, were carefully selected from various Orphanage homes across the […] The post Insecurity: Orphans, vulnerable youths empowered in Kwara appeared first on Vanguard News.

TOCHUKWU JIMO OBI Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) was established with a clear mandate: to drive the country toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. With a stated vision… The post Time To Revisit Nigeria’s Health Insurance appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded major anti-smuggling successes with seizures valued at over N1.2 billion, less than one month after a new Acting Area Controller assumed office. Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi,addressing journalists in Ilorin on Tuesday, said the seizures were a […] The post Kwara customs intercepts smuggled goods worth N1.2bn in one month appeared first on Vanguard News.

Perhaps, as part of efforts towards rapprochement and strengthening US-Nigeria relations after weeks of diplomatic row, a new health deal between the two countries was sealed and made public on 21 December 2025. However, there are concerns over the content and spirit of the pact, which many have described as biased and skewed against Nigeria, […]

Morocco's coach Walid Regragui highlights three Super Eagles stars to watch in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, as the Atlas Lions brace for a tough match against Nigeria.

Man City beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Goals from Semenyo and Cherki give City a strong advantage for the return leg. Read More: https://punchng.com/carabao-cup-man-city-beat-newcastle-2-0-close-in-on-final/

In a strategic investment drive, Katsina State Government engages global feedlots, abattoirs, halal meat processors, mining investors and building technology firms The post Katsina governor woos South African investors to transform livestock value chain, drive industrialisation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.