Get ready for the Shakara Festival! See BlaqBonez, Brymo, Yinka Alaseyori, and more live from Dec 18-21, 2025, at Nautica Beach Resort, Lekki. Read More: https://punchng.com/blaqbonez-brymo-alaseyori-others-for-shakara-festival/

Nigeria’s Idongesit brothers, Mahadi and Mahathir, are set to compete at the Fencing Junior World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Read about their journey. Read More: https://punchng.com/idongesit-brothers-set-for-fencing-junior-wcup-in-uzbekistan/

The Niger Delta Young Professionals awarded 650 MSME grants and created 20,000 jobs to empower young entrepreneurs and drive sustainable growth in the regi Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-delta-group-awards-650-msme-grants/

A priest testifies in the Owo church bombing trial, recounting the deadly June 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church that killed over 40 worshippers. Read More: https://punchng.com/priest-narrates-2022-owo-church-bombing-in-court/

OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi is seeking a move away from the club after being physically assaulted by fans at the team’s training ground. Read More: https://punchng.com/moffi-boga-seek-nice-exit-after-fan-attacks/

The Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum hails President Tinubu for Gen. Christopher Musa’s appointment, calling it a corrective step for regional inclusion. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-forum-hails-tinubu-over-musa-appointment/

Olivet College of Health Technology in Nasarawa matriculates 114 students for the 2025/2026 session, warning new entrants against cultism and exam malpract Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-health-college-matriculates-114-warns-against-cultism/

The Niger State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed to President Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to foster national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-ohanaeze-ndigbo-begs-tinubu-to-pardon-kanu/

Discover the shocking state of Vice President Shettima’s alma mater in Potiskum, where students and staff lament dangerous and decaying facilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettimas-alma-mater-in-ruins-as-students-staff-lament-decay/

UNICEF reveals 3 in 10 Bauchi pregnant women deliver at home, highlighting critical gaps in adolescent sexual and reproductive health in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-of-10-bauchi-pregnant-women-deliver-at-home-unicef/

Ghanaian boxer Nii Offei Dodoo vows to upset Nigerian champion Rasheed Idowu at GOtv Boxing Night 34, promising to silence Lagos fans on Boxing Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghanaian-boxer-brags-ahead-gotv-boxing-night/

Ojo Local Government council commits to improving social and political participation for persons with disabilities (PWDs), ensuring stronger representation Read More: https://punchng.com/council-chair-urges-pwds-participation-in-politics/

Lagos State and UNICEF call for a rehabilitative justice system for juvenile offenders, focusing on support and diversion over punitive measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-unicef-seek-juvenile-offenders-rehabilitation/

November 1, 2025 marked the first 100 years of civil aviation in Nigeria, and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), did not take it lightly. The first Nigerian International Air-show, NIA, was organised in Abuja to mark the momentous celebration. It was also an auspicious moment to honour the personalities who played […] The post A century of aviation in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover why insurance stocks are outperforming banking equities on the Nigerian Exchange as retail investors shift their focus to cheaper securities. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurance-stocks-soar-as-investors-favour-cheaper-equities/

NAFDAC has destroyed over N5bn worth of unwholesome and substandard products, including fake drugs and unsafe cosmetics, seized in the North-Central region Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-destroys-n5bn-fake-expired-products-in-nasarawa/

The Nigerian House of Representatives has dismissed online reports of an executive bill seeking to rename Nigeria as the ‘United States of Nigeria’. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-bill-seeking-to-rename-nigeria-as-united-states-of-nigeria-reps/

A Federal High Court dismissed the no-case submission by former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in his N33.8bn fraud case, ordering him to open his defenc Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-power-minister-loses-bid-to-quash-n33-8bn-fraud-case/

A new SSDC report calls for a national strategy for Nigeria’s infrastructure protection against vandalism, cyberattacks, and poor maintenance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ssdc-advocates-protection-of-nigerias-infrastructure/

After a strategic review, PZ Cussons is retaining its Africa business. The decision is driven by Nigeria’s economic recovery and long-term population growt Read More: https://punchng.com/pz-retains-african-operations-buoyed-by-nigerias-prospects/

At the Inspiring Woman Africa series, leaders stressed why women in leadership in Africa are vital for change, urging mutual support and perseverance. Read More: https://punchng.com/africas-progress-relies-on-women-holding-power-zewde/

A US congressional delegation has concluded its fact-finding mission on the Nigeria killings and will brief President Trump on alleged Christian genocide. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-killings-us-officials-prepare-high-level-briefing-for-trump/

Coach Eric Chelle names the final 28-man Super Eagles AFCON squad. Francis Uzoho is back, while Maduka Okoye and Tolu Arokodare miss out for Morocco 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/uzoho-returns-as-okoye-arokodare-miss-eagles-final-afcon-squad/

Ex-Osun Gov. Olagunsoye Oyinlola alleges President Tinubu is fueling the PDP crisis to ease his 2027 re-election bid, vowing not to leave the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyinlola-blames-tinubu-for-pdp-crisis/

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara backs Tinubu for the 2027 election, vowing to deliver the state and stressing the need for peace and cooperation. Read More: https://punchng.com/well-deliver-rivers-to-tinubu-in-2027-fubara/

The South-South Governors’ Forum and PDP mourn the sudden death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, after he reportedly collapsed in his offi Read More: https://punchng.com/ssouth-govs-pdp-mourn-bayelsa-deputy-govs-death/

The Fusengbuwa royal family disputes Fuji musician KWAM1’s claim to the Awujale throne, rejecting his lineage form ahead of naming new candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-royal-family-disowns-kwam1-names-candidates-monday/

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan calls for a voter register clean-up, citing that the list, uncleaned since 2011, includes names of deceased persons. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-amupitan-seeks-voter-register-clean-up-to-remove-deceased-names/

IITA and IFAD are scaling up the AgriHub programme to empower 30,000 rural youths, creating jobs and fostering agribusiness entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/iita-ifad-partners-to-empower-30000-agripreneurs/

Labour Party rules out an automatic ticket for 2027 aspirants, including Peter Obi. He must face primaries amid growing party rifts and uncertainty. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lp-rules-out-automatic-ticket-for-obi/

A US court sentenced cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon to 15 years in prison Thursday over fraud linked to his company's failure, which wiped out $40 billion of investors' money and shook global crypto markets. Kwon successfully marketed them as the next big thing in crypto, attracting billions in investments and global hype.

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has set the date for the nomination meeting to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland, following the passing of Oba Sikiru Adeton Read More: https://punchng.com/nomination-meeting-for-next-awujale-scheduled-for-monday/

An expert advocates for financial literacy education in Nigerian schools to equip students with essential money skills like budgeting, savings, and spendin Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-seeks-financial-literacy-education-for-pupils/

Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule accuses Gov. Fubara of lying, sidelining lawmakers, and sparking a new Rivers State crisis over state funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-pushing-rivers-towards-fresh-crisis-says-speaker/

Benin’s Foreign Minister reveals Nigeria’s crucial military support was requested to thwart a recent coup attempt, preventing a major bloodbath. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-benin-sought-nigerias-military-help-to-foil-coup-minister/

The UN and Women in Fashion Tech (WIFT) partner to train 30 women, bridging the knowledge gap to boost fashion exports from Nigeria to global markets. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-wift-push-skills-to-grow-fashion-exports/