See the full list of Nollywood stars and officials on the entertainment committee for the National Women Rally 2026 in Abuja. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-funke-akindele-toyin-abraham-others-make-national-women-rally-committee/

China’s economic planning body officially blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing regulatory concerns amid growing US-China tech rivalry. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-blocks-metas-acquisition-of-ai-firm-manus/

The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened surveillance over a new COVID-19 outbreak, urging residents to adhere to public health guidelines. Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-activates-red-alert-over-new-covid-19-outbreak/

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has extended its daily trading hours. The market now operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to boost liquidity and flexibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-extends-trading-hours-market-now-closes-at-4pm/

Japan has lifted its special earthquake advisory, issued after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake, but officials still caution about potential future tremors. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-lifts-earthquake-advisory-after-7-7-magnitude-quake/

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N242.4bn in interest-free student loans to 1.38 million beneficiaries for tuition and upkeep. Read More: https://punchng.com/1-38m-students-benefit-as-loan-disbursement-hits-n242-4bn-nelfund/

An NGO confirms female genital mutilation has no medical benefits and is a human rights violation, urging stronger enforcement of laws against the practice Read More: https://punchng.com/female-genital-mutilation-has-no-medical-benefit-ngo/

Gunmen carry out a Kogi orphanage attack, kidnapping 23 pupils and a proprietor’s wife. Security forces have rescued 15, with efforts ongoing for the rest. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kidnap-23-pupils-in-kogi-orphanage-attack/

A series of fires have destroyed nearly ₦500 million worth of onion stocks in Sokoto, Nigeria, prompting a security investigation into suspected sabotage. Read More: https://punchng.com/fires-destroy-%e2%82%a6500m-onion-stocks-in-sokoto/

A pro -Tinubu youth group has co-opted the minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, as a patron, leveraging his policy wins to build a grassroots machinery aimed at securing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The Tinubu Youth Vanguard Organisation formally inducted Senator Enoh, as a patron, using the ceremony not merely […]

The family of a National Youth Service Corps member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, has rejected the Nigerian Army’s account of the circumstances surrounding his death in Dei-Dei, Abuja. The family insisted that the 24-year-old was shot by soldiers inside his home and not caught in crossfire as claimed by the military. OSUN DEFENDER had reported that the […] The post We Want Justice’, Says Family Of Slained Corper, Rejects Army’s Account appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Nigeria’s crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking recorded a major breakthrough on Tuesday with the arrest of a fugitive suspect, Shamsideen Abubakar, who had been on the run for nearly five years. Abubakar, described by authorities as a key player in an international trafficking network, was apprehended in a joint operation involving the National Environmental […]

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Media Sub-Committee of the Labour Party National Convention Planning Committee, Dr Philip Agbese, has clarified that the Labour Party, LP, was not part of the opposition political gathering reportedly held in Ibadan at the weekend. He stressed that the party is currently focused […] 2027: We were not in Ibadan for any opposition summit – LP lawmaker clarifies

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has incepted the deadly terror drug, Captagon, in Kwara State. This is coming five years after the first seizure of the captagon, which is also known as amphetamine substance in Africa. Captagon, a tiny, highly addictive pill, widely available across the Middle East, produces a euphoric intensity in […]

Worried by non release of takeoff grant still trapped in the coffers of federal government, the member representing Oruk Anam/Ukanafun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, has assured that he would do the utmost to ensure the cash is freed for the institution. Besides, the lawmaker has pledged to construct […]

Lebanon and Israel's US ambassadors held two meetings in Washington over the past weeks, the first of their kind in decades. The post Hezbollah leader rejects Lebanon-Israel direct talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

The president of Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), Engr. Abu Salami has advocated the removal of mining from the exclusive legislative list to allow state governments assume greater control over solid minerals in their states. He said that the move would significantly improve security and boost internally generated revenue (IGR) of […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the conduct of some youths who reportedly exposed their underwear during the recent official visit of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. He described the act as disgraceful and unacceptable. The governor also distanced himself, his administration, and the people of Kano from the incident, insisting that it […] Gov Yusuf disowns youths involved in indecent act during First Lady’s visit

BBNaija star Handi sparked debate after confronting a show-goer who inappropriately touched her during a concert in Ibadan, highlighting women's harassment issues.

Serie A’s head of referees, Gianluca Rocchi, voluntarily suspends himself amid a Rocchi fraud probe into alleged sporting fraud and biased appointments. Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-referee-chief-rocchi-suspends-self-over-fraud-probe/

The Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 24 children from an orphanage home in the state, sparking fresh concerns over security in the area. The incident, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, saw gunmen invade the facility and whisk away the children to an unknown destination. Confirming […] Kogi government confirms abduction of 24 children from orphanage home

The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has discharged and acquitted the Benin branch manager of DHL Express, Mr. Nuhu Omokide, of alleged complicity in the disappearance of a parcel bound for the United Kingdom. Delivering judgment in the appeal marked B/10CA/2025, Justice E. G. Adekanmbi set aside the earlier conviction handed down […]

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed concern over high unemployment rate in the State, noting that independent entrepreneurship holds the key to address the challenge. He, therefore, charged graduates of the state-owned Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) during its combined 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th convocation ceremonies held at the main campus, […]

  Members of the All Progressives Congress in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, have rejected the aspiration of a former House of Representatives member, for Ayedaade/Isokan/Irewole Federal Constituency, Hon Taiwo Oluga to return to the Green Chamber. The members in a viral video, warned the leadership of the party against giving the […] The post Video: ‘Oyetola Withdrew When He Knew He Couldn’t Win’, We Don’t Want Oluga – APC Members appeared first on OsunDefender.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that it has concluded arrangements for a massive sensitisation in some council areas in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States on the 2026 Flood Prediction. The information officer of NEMA Enugu Operations Office, Mr Ezeani Nnanyelugo, who disclosed this on Sunday in Enugu said the agency, its partners […]

Former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has expressed disappointment over the current state of the ruling party, citing a departure from its founding vision. Lukman, a founding member of the APC, said the party has failed to sustain the ideals that led to its formation, noting that recent developments within […] 2027: ‘I feel disappointed with APC’ – Ex-National Vice Chairman, Lukman

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, arrested nine suspected oil thieves and confiscated products worth over N250 million in operations carried out across states in the Niger Delta region. Acting deputy director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt yesterday, said the operations were […]

The faction als issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the conveners of the Ibadan meeting to publicly explain how and why the Accord Party’s identity was used without its consent The post 2027: Accord disowns Ibadan coalition, reaffirms independent presidential bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A maritime firm, Sea Delights Marine Wreckage Limited, has slammed a N771 million suit on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Chief of Naval Staff, and three others for allegedly hindering its lawful acquisition of a vessel purchased at a court-ordered auction. The company is urging Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court […]

A Federal High Court has barred journalists from the bail proceedings of six defendants accused in a suspected coup plotters’ trial, raising transparency c Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-bars-journalists-from-covering-suspected-coup-plotters-trial/

The Zamfara State Congresses may not hold anytime soon as preparations for it’s conduct hit the bricks having all the buried factions now revived to even formidable state capable of destroying the APC’s structures in the state. Investigations reveals that, there has been a lock of horns over interest of political icons in the party […]

For many entrepreneurs, the excitement of a new idea often leads straight into development. However, one of the most common and costly mistakes in business is launching a product without confirming whether real demand exists. Research consistently shows that lack of market need is a leading cause of startup failure. This highlights a critical truth: […] The post How to Estimate Demand Before Launching a Product (Using Public Traffic Data) appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following the confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state.  The post Akwa Ibom heightens surveillance over new COVID-19 outbreak  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked a viral result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing it as fake. The result, which circulated on social media via user @Onsogbu on X, alleged that a female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, […]

The Ogun State Police Command has debunked a viral video alleging the presence of bandits in a forest within the state, describing the footage as false, misleading, and recycled. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, clarified that the video did not originate from Ogun State or anywhere in […]

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