Nigeria Customs Service calls for stronger Customs media collaboration to boost public awareness, border security, and national development. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-seek-stronger-collaboration-with-media/

Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat for the climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, praying under soaring temperatures near Mecca. Read More: https://punchng.com/pilgrims-pray-on-mount-arafat-as-hajj-reaches-peak/

NOA warns Jigawa communities to stop practices worsening recurring floods. Learn about flood mitigation, voter registration, and RUTF misuse in Jigawa. Read More: https://punchng.com/noa-warns-jigawa-communities-on-recurring-floods/

Lionel Messi faces uncertainty for the upcoming World Cup after being diagnosed with left hamstring fatigue. Get the latest on Messi’s injury and return pl Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-diagnosed-with-left-hamstring-fatigue-return-plan-uncertain/

The Federal High Court in Abuja has heard how Silas Oloche, a Benue community youth leader allegedly mobilised ammunition for a planned retaliation against Fulani herders following recurring attacks in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The revelations emerged during the trial of the accused person who is facing 6 count charges bordering on […] DSS recovered grenades, ammunition from Benue Youth Leader – Witness tells court

The development followed an earlier warning by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, that Nigeria may reject loan facilities from the Bank if delays in approval and disbursement persist, saying prolonged timelines could undermine the country’s willingness to proceed with such arrangements. The post FG Cancels $717.7m World Bank Power Intervention Loan appeared first on Channels Television.

Lagos State Government has again warned residents and traders against the sale or display of rams and other livestock on highways, road medians and unauthorised public spaces ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning on Monday during a media briefing at his office, stating that […] Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos govt bans sale of rams on highways

Cases of ritual killing and other forms of gruesome murder have spiked in Nigeria. While some of the incidents are linked to ritual, some are attributed to intake of hard drugs. On May 15, 2026, the police arrested a 40-year-old man, Onyebuchi Anikwe in the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State for allegedly attacking […] Ritual killings, other forms of gruesome murder worsen in Nigeria

Socio-cultural group, Warri Strategic Forum, WSF, has rejected the ward and constituency delineation reports for the Warri Federal Constituency released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. WSF described the exercise as fraudulent, alleging that it was carefully designed to favour one zone over another. Chairman of WSF, Professor Lucky Akaruese, and Secretary of WSF, […] The post Itsekiri group rejects Warri ward delineation, seeks independent investigation appeared first on Vanguard News.

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has said that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened one way or the other as soon as an agreement with Iran is reached. Rubio said this on Monday during a gaggle with reporters at his multi-nation diplomatic tour, stating that there is not a country in the world that favours […] Strait of Hormuz will be opened one way or the other – US

Signature Bank’s profit after tax surged to ₦3.59bn in 2025, demonstrating strong growth despite economic challenges. Learn more about Signature Bank’s per Read More: https://punchng.com/signature-bank-reports-stronger-2025-performance-as-profit-rises-to-%e2%82%a63-59bn/

The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday said it generated N9.79 billion in revenue between March and May 2026, representing a 448 per cent increase from the N2.18 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2025. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this during a […]

Operators in the maritime and border trade sector have alleged that the federal government’s restriction on vehicle importation through land borders has cost Nigeria billions of naira in lost revenue annually, while also encouraging smuggling activities across porous routes. Speaking on the impact of the policy, the chairman and chief executive officer of Only God […]

Payments advisory firm, Intreensic, said the next phase of Africa’s digital finance growth will hinge on closer alignment between regulators and operators on compliance, infrastructure, and operational demands. The firm said the next phase of growth across Africa’s payments ecosystem will depend less on expansion speed alone and more on how effectively regulators, financial institutions, […]

Rising inflation and higher electricity tariffs are reshaping consumer spending patterns in Nigeria, with more households turning to energy-saving appliances as they seek to reduce the impact of rising utility costs. Across major cities, demand is growing for inverter-powered refrigerators, air conditioners and other low-energy household electronics as consumers become more conscious of long-term operating […]

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a number of suspected drug dealers and seized quantities of Tramadol and Cannabis Sativa in a series of intelligence-driven operations across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday night by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the […] Kano police arrest drug suspects, seize tramadol, cannabis

A society reveals itself, not only through the policies it announces or the infrastructure it commissions, but more quietly, and more honestly, through the kinds of conversations it repeatedly elevates in its public space, because attention functions as a form of developmental currency, and where that currency is misallocated, even well-meaning societies begin to drift […]

•Says smugglers behind fuel scarcity By Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Efe Onodjae The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Seme Area Command, generated N9.79 billion between March 18 and May 2026, representing a 448 per cent increase compared to the N2.19 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Speaking during his first media briefing at the command, the […] The post Seme Customs grows revenue by 448% in 2mths  appeared first on Vanguard News.

“He bought the forms, came for screening, passed the screening, and we were waiting for the primaries before he opted to step down,” Yilwatda said.

By Obas Esiesesa The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Engr. Jennifer Adighije has  disclosed that operations at the 450 megawatts Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State has been restored after it was shut down in 2023 over gas supply and metering disputes. Adighije disclosed this during […] The post ELECTRICITY: NDPHC restores 450MW Alaoji plant appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Theatre Command of “Operation Hadin Kai” Joint Taskforce has provided security advisory to Borno and Northeast residents. It said credible intelligence available to the command indicates the possibility of isolated attempts by remnant Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements to exploit the festive period to carry out attacks against […]

•As foreign portfolio accounts for 95.7%  By Babajide Komolafe Capital importation  rose by 182 per cent, month-on-month to $3.37 billion in January from $1.25 billion in December, driven by a surge in foreign portfolio investment into bonds and money market instruments.  The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this in its monthly economic report for January […] The post Capital importation rises 182% to $3.37bn appeared first on Vanguard News.

Katsina State Ministry of Information and Culture has disclosed that a suspected mastermind of a kidnapping syndicate, Nura Aliyu Garwa, was earlier suspended from his position as senior special assistant (SSA) on Community Development to Dikko Umaru Radda before contesting for a seat in the Katsina State House of Assembly. According to a statement issued […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has described the media as a strategic partner in promoting accountability, public enlightenment and national development, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between journalists and the service. This was stated during a parley organised for journalists from Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and Katsina States with the theme, “Building Synergy Between the […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has declared the rate of kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country as worrisome.  The traditional ruler made this declaration on Monday during the installation of some Mogajis (family heads) and Baales in the ancient city.  Our correspondent reports that no fewer than 14 Mogajis from different families […] ‘Kidnapping, other violent crimes worrisome’ – Olubadan charges Nigerian Govt

A Kano High Court has sentenced two men, Yusuf Ahmad and Auwal Abdulhamid, to death by hanging for stabbing their friend Ibrahim Umar-Mahmud to death. Ahmad, who lives in Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Ungogo local government area and Abdulhamid of Bachirawa Quarters of Kano, were convicted of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. Delivering judgment, Justice Musa […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Ebonyi State after polling 15,300 votes in the exercise conducted across the state. The result was declared at Preston Hotel, which served as the state collation centre for the primary election. According to the official results released […] ADC presidential primary: Atiku defeats Amaechi in Ebonyi

Senator Shehu Buba Umar, the lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the People’s Redemption Party (PRP). LEADERSHIP recalls that on May 20, Umar withdrew from the APC governorship primary election, citing alleged violations of the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act and […]

Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has kicked off the distribution of palliatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative to vulnerable residents across the state ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration. The governor launched the exercise at the Conference Hall of Prime Lodge in Maiduguri. Zulum commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for supporting […]

By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by commissioning the UBA Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).  The landmark facility was commissioned by the Group Chairman, UBA, Tony Elumelu, represented […] The post UBA commissions innovation hub, business office at UNILAG,  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Yobe State, after polling 44,841 votes. The result was announced at the party’s secretariat in Damaturu by the State Primary Election Returning Officer, Hajiya Ma’am Kyari, on Monday. According to the official collation, Rotimi Chibuki […] Atiku wins Yobe ADC presidential primary

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential primary election in Zamfara State. This was declared by the ADC presidential primary election committee chairman and Returning Officer, Muhammad Musa, on Monday at the state collation center, Command Guests House, Gusau. Addressing newsmen after the declaration, Musa said the election was conducted across […] Atiku wins ADC presidential primaries in Zamfara

Ethiopian government is positioning to become a regional fertiliser exporter after its fruitful discussions with Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote to establish a massive urea plant. Dangote had visited Ethiopia over the weekend as part of efforts to deepen the group’s investment in the country, including the development of a large-scale urea fertiliser plant in Gode. […]

“MACBAN condemns this barbaric act in the strongest terms and calls on security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” he said.

Yul Edochie opens up about his ex-wife May on the Honest Bunch Podcast, discussing their marriage breakdown and his wishes for her amidst fan reactions.

As it marks 14 years of operations in Nigeria, Jumia says it is positioning itself to capitalise on opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by deepening its support for cross-border commerce across the continent. The company said it is leveraging its technology and logistics infrastructure to facilitate smoother movement of goods across […]