Naija News Feed
News & Politics
Residents welcome LG chair after freedom from abductors
Sapele residents celebrate as LG Chair Bright Abeke returns after being freed from abductors. See the massive turnout for the popular grassroots politician Read More: https://punchng.com/residents-welcome-lg-chair-after-freedom-from-abductors/
The Punch -
Retail leaders push reforms, tech adoption at summit
Leaders in Nigeria’s retail sector discuss reforms, tech adoption, and overcoming inefficiencies at the Interswitch Summit to foster growth and profitabili Read More: https://punchng.com/retail-leaders-push-reforms-tech-adoption-at-summit/
The Punch -
CRC chief advocates credit reforms for SME growth
CRC Credit Bureau’s CEO calls for credit reforms in Nigeria to address the $32.3bn SME financing gap by strengthening the financial data ecosystem. Read More: https://punchng.com/crc-chief-advocates-credit-reforms-for-sme-growth/
The Punch -
Petrol nears N1,400/litre as Dangote hikes price
Learn about the recent petrol price hike in Nigeria as Dangote Refinery increases its rates, pushing pump prices towards N1,400 per litre. See the causes. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-nears-n1400-litre-as-dangote-hikes-price/
The Punch -
Funding, execution gaps undermine small firms’ survival
Discover why small firms’ survival is threatened less by lack of opportunity and more by weak execution, poor cash discipline, and founder limitations. Read More: https://punchng.com/funding-execution-gaps-undermine-small-firms-survival/
The Punch -
BIC deepens Nigeria’s presence with distribution network
Discover how BIC Nigeria is expanding its operations by strengthening its distribution network and local partnerships to reach more consumers across the co Read More: https://punchng.com/bic-deepens-nigerias-presence-with-distribution-network/
The Punch -
I Donated My Late Sister's Clothes — A Week Later, One Dress Came Back With a Note in the Pocket
Ugo uncovers a hidden truth after Amaka's death that changes everything. A simple donation leads to a shocking discovery that exposes Emeka's long-hidden deception.
Legit.NG -
Hospitals and Chatbots: How AI is rewriting medical consultation in Nigeria
Discover how AI in healthcare is changing medical consultations in Nigeria as patients turn to chatbots for answers amid a strained system. Read More: https://punchng.com/hospitals-and-chatbots-how-ai-is-rewriting-medical-consultation-in-nigeria/
The Punch -
FG backs Abuja garment factory to curb imports
The Nigerian government supports a new garment factory in Abuja to reduce clothing imports, boost industrialisation, and create jobs for economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-backs-abuja-garment-factory-to-curb-imports/
The Punch -
I Found My Late Grandmother's Diary Dated 1965—The Last Entry Was About Me, But I Was Yet to Be Born
Yetunde uncovers Chimamanda's 1965 diary and confronts Amina and Chinedu over a hidden birth. A name repeated across generations reveals a buried deep truth.
Legit.NG -
Air cargo demand drops as passenger traffic rises
Global air cargo demand fell by 4.8% in March 2026 due to geopolitical disruptions, while passenger traffic continued to grow, reports IATA. Read More: https://punchng.com/air-cargo-demand-drops-as-passenger-traffic-rises/
The Punch -
Court Verdict On Congresses: ADC Crisis ‘Self-Inflicted’, Oshoma Says
Legal practitioner Liborous Oshoma has described the crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “self-inflicted,” warning that the party risks being trapped in prolonged litigation after a Federal High Court nullified its congresses. Oshoma, speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television in Abuja, said the judgment has significantly worsened the leadership dispute within the […]
Leadership -
 
 
2027: ADC Will Be on Ballot, Mark Dismisses Fears Of Exclusion
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will participate fully in the 2027 general elections, despite ongoing legal challenges. Mark gave the assurance on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent judgment of the Federal High Court […]
Leadership -
Drivers, residents groan as hoodlums tighten grip on P’Harcourt routes
Amid rising Port Harcourt insecurity, hoodlums extort drivers and harass residents. CSOs demand action from the government and police to restore order. Read More: https://punchng.com/drivers-residents-groan-as-hoodlums-tighten-grip-on-pharcourt-routes/
The Punch -
UCL Semifinals: Arsenal Draw 1-1 At Atletico Amid Penalty Drama
Arsenal secured a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in a controversy-laden Champions League semi-final first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night. The Gunners will undoubtedly feel aggrieved after a series of contentious penalty decisions dominated the evening’s proceedings. Viktor Gyokeres put Arsenal ahead from the spot in the first half, but the lead […]
Leadership -
‎I Lost My Virginity At 16 To Beat My Dad’s Record Of Losing His At 17 – Ayo Kuti
‎Ayo Kuti, son of Nigerian music legend Femi Kuti, has sparked reactions online following controversial personal and family-related remarks made during a recent livestream. ‎ ‎During a recent livestream with Davreal, Ayo Kuti linked his decision to lose his virginity at the age of 16 to a conversation he claimed to have had with his […]
Leadership -
Brooke Shields Says She Hasn’t Seen Michael Jackson’s Biopic Yet
American actress and a close friend of the late Michael Jackson, Brooke Shields, is finally reacting to the buzz surrounding the new Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael’, but her response was surprisingly short. The actress was spotted outside Craig’s in West Hollywood on Monday night by TMZ, where she was asked whether she had already seen […]
Leadership -
Workers Day: Federal Government Declares Friday, May 1 Public Holiday
The federal government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended congratulations to workers across the country in recognition of their contributions to national development. In a statement issued by the permanent secretary […]
Leadership -
Kris Jenner Shuts Down Facelift Rumours, Defends Surgeon and Denies Nose Job Claims
Reality TV star Kris Jenner of ‘The Kardashians’ reality TV series has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting she regrets her facelift or is unhappy with the surgeon behind the procedure, calling the reports a “flat-out lie.” Speaking on daughter Khloé Kardashian’s podcast, ‘Khloé in Wonder Land’, Kris addressed speculation that she was furious over the cosmetic […]
Leadership -
‘Menace II Society’ Star Samuel Monroe Jr. Hospitalised, Placed On Life Support Amid Meningitis Battle
Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., widely recognised for his role in the 1993 cult classic ‘Menace II Society’, has reportedly been hospitalised and placed on life support as he battles meningitis. According to reports, the 52-year-old actor has been receiving treatment in a Southern California hospital for the past three days, with his condition said to […]
Leadership -
JUST-IN: Tinubu Elevates Bianca Ojukwu To Foreign Affairs Minister, Nominates Enikanolaiye
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to contest in the 2027 elections in Bauchi State. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the same vein, the President has nominated […]
Leadership -
Peter Falk’s Daughter Jacqueline Dies At 60
Jacqueline Falk, daughter of the late American actor Peter Falk famed for his iconic role as Lieutenant Columbo has died at the age of 60. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Jacqueline died by suicide in California earlier this week. She was one of the two daughters adopted by the legendary actor and […]
Leadership -
Finally, ADC, PDP Know Fate As Supreme Court Delivers Judgement Thursday
The Supreme Court has fixed Thursday, April 30 for judgement in the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba will resolve the appeal filed by the David Mark-led faction of the party concerning the authentic leadership of the party one way or the other. Also, on […]
Leadership -
Chris Evans Replaces Josh Brolin In Star-Studded Crime Thriller ‘My Darling California’
Chris Evans is set to join the cast of the upcoming crime thriller ‘My Darling California’, the next feature from writer-director Elijah Bynum, known for ‘Magazine Dreams’, Deadline has said. The film already boasts a strong ensemble including Jessica Chastain, Chris Pine, Mikey Madison, Charles Melton and Don Cheadle. Evans steps into the role previously […]
Leadership -
 
 
Oscar-Winning Sound Mixer Steve Maslow Dies At 81 After Legendary Hollywood Career
Steve Maslow, the acclaimed re-recording mixer behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic films, has died at 81. The Cinema Audio Society confirmed that Maslow passed away on April 27 from cancer in West Hills, California, closing the curtain on a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades. Maslow earned three Academy Awards for his […]
Leadership -
Reps Pass Bill For 50-Year National Economic Plan
The House of Representatives has passed, through second reading, a bill for an Act to establish a 50-year national economic plan for Nigeria, along with measures to ensure compliance. Sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah from Abia State, the bill seeks to create a legally binding, long-term economic framework that will guide national development across […]
Leadership -
Pentagon Says US Iran War Has Cost $25bn So Far
The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military’s ‌price tag for the conflict. With just six months before midterm elections in which President Donald Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, […]
Leadership -
Tupac’s Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Keefe D
The family of late American rap legend Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Duane Keefe D Davis, the former gang leader currently facing murder charges for the 1996 killing of the artiste. The lawsuit, filed in a Las Vegas court, seeks to hold Davis civilly liable for the drive-by shooting that claimed […]
Leadership -
PenCom Pushes To Enroll All Civil Servants In CPS
National Pension Commission (PenCom) is intensifying efforts to have all civil servants brought into the fold of Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). To actualise this, PenCom Director General, Omolola Oloworaran stated during the programme held with civil servants said that PenCom is embarking in conducting a one-time nationwide Online Verification and Enrolment Exercise for all active […]
Leadership -
NDLEA Arrests 52 In Kano Drug Crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano has arrested 52 suspected drug dealers and users during a two-day crackdown across major drug hotspots in the state. The arrests were made under a newly launched operation, code named “Operation Sharar Mafaka,” initiated by the Kano Strategic Command of the agency to dismantle drug dens […]
Leadership -
Nigeria, 9 Others Account For Majority Of Global Hepatitis Deaths — WHO
Nigeria has been ranked among 10 countries responsible for nearly 70 per cent of global deaths related to Hepatitis B, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The 2026 Global Hepatitis Report, released at the World Hepatitis Summit, disclosed that viral Hepatitis B and C claimed 1.34 million lives in 2024. […]
Leadership -
2027: North Central Will Deliver Landslide Victory for Tinubu – APC Scribe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the entire North Central geopolitical zone is now firmly under its control and will deliver a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The party’s Zonal Secretary for the North Central, Hon. Adamu Mohammed Yakubu, made this known in an interview with LEADERSHIP, […]
Leadership -
APC Primaries: No Plans To Extend Sale Of Forms – Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said there are currently no plans to extend the sale of the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for aspirants seeking tickets to contest the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda stated this while briefing journalists during his visit to the Abuja Continental […]
Leadership -
₦210trn Audit: Ex-NNPCL Chiefs Reach Out After Missing Senate Hearings
After a series of failed appearances before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts to explain the yet-to-be-accounted ₦210 trillion in the audit reports of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited from 2017 to 2023, members of its immediate past management reached out to the committee on Wednesday. The committee, led by Aliyu Wadada Ahmed, however, […]
Leadership -
Nigeria Must Return To Fundamental Principles Governing Civilised Society — Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Wednesday stated that, with Nigeria’s democracy under scrutiny, it has become necessary for the country to return to the foundational principles that govern a civilised society. George, in a statement signed by him and made available to journalists, said that one […]
Leadership -
Air Chief Warns Commanders Against Complacency, Demands Accountability
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has tasked commanders to lead with courage and accountability, warning that complacency will not be tolerated under his leadership. The CAS reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to intensifying intelligence-led air strikes and sustaining decisive operational pressure on terrorist and bandit elements. He […]
Leadership -
 
Next Page