An Abuja High Court has struck out criminal defamation charges filed by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after a notice of di Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-strikes-out-fgs-criminal-charges-against-natasha/

A PDP faction marks the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day by urging the Federal Government to improve welfare and funding for military personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-pdp-faction-seeks-enhanced-welfare-for-military-personnel/

An abducted Edo doctor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after a N50 million ransom was paid. His younger brother was tragically killed by the k Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-edo-doctor-regains-freedom-after-n50m-ransom/

Nigeria has exited its acute economic crisis. The NESG forecasts 5.5% Nigeria economic growth by 2026 but warns of a critical 18-month policy window. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exits-acute-economic-crisis-as-nesg-forecasts-5-5-growth/

An expert forecasts Nigeria’s inflation rate could fall to 13% by 2026, driven by Naira stability and a significant boost in domestic food production. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-stability-food-supply-to-drive-down-inflation-expert/

Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, could be set for a shock move to join Real Madrid in the summer. According to Plettigoal, Klopp is seriously considering joining the LaLiga giants. The German is currently Head of Soccer at Red Bull – a role he took after leaving Liverpool. However, although he is believed not to […] LaLiga: Klopp set for shock move to Real Madrid

A civic watchdog has described the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, as a political witch-hunt driven by personal interests rather than constitutional breaches. A statement on Thursday by the Good Governance Advocacy Centre, GGAC, claimed that a 72-hour forensic review of lawful evidence revealed misconduct capable of removing […] Rivers crisis: Impeachment not constitutional, politically motivated – Advocacy Centre

The Lagos Task Force has arrested a suspect for attacking a motorist whose vehicle broke down along the Oshodi–Iyana Ipaja Road. Efforts are on to nab othe Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-task-force-arrests-suspect-following-road-attack-on-motorist/

Serie A club Pisa SC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, DAILY POST reports. Durosinmi linked up with Pisa from Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen. Pisa paid of €11 million, including add-ons, to secure his services. It is the most expensive sale in Viktoria Plzen’s history. The 23-year-old was on the […] Transfer: Durosinmi joins Serie A club Pisa from Viktoria Plzen

President Tinubu leads dignitaries at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abuja, honouring Nigeria’s fallen and living soldiers with wreath-laying Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-tinubu-others-honour-fallen-heroes/

The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over ₦500 million on the training of hairdressers and make-up artists, the supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse sensitisation programmes across selected states of the federation. The post 2026 Budget: Works Ministry proposes over ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists, grinding machines appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has insisted that the US military airstrike against terrorist elements in Nigeria did not undermine the territorial sovereignty of the country. Aondoakaa stated this on Thursday in an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the Federal […] Insecurity: US intervention does not undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty – Ex-AGF Aondoakaa

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea deactivates his Instagram after backlash from Nigerians over controversial officiating in AFCON semi-final against Morocco.

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has officially launched the All Progressives Congress (APC) digital membership registration exercise. The launch took place on Thursday in Wukari Local Government Council of the state. Speaking at the event, Governor Kefas said the e-registration initiative is designed to give all party members equal opportunities while ensuring a credible […] Taraba Governor Kefas launches APC digital membership registration

Tension in Rivers politics takes a new turn as community leaders declare the impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara dead on arrival..

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has applauded the judiciary after the Federal Government formally withdrew criminal defamation charges levelled against her. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, broke her silence on Wednesday shortly after an Abuja High Court terminated the suit. In her reaction, the lawmaker described the decision as [...]

The three Omatu siblings, victims of the tragic Lagos fire at Great Nigeria Insurance House, have been laid to rest in their hometown in Anambra. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-siblings-killed-during-lagos-fire-buried-in-anambra/

EEDC has launched the Accelerated Settlement of Arrears Project to recover outstanding electricity debts, by offering discounts to eligible customers.

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Oyegun, has declared that Nigeria’s existence is threatened. Oyegun spoke in Benin City, Edo State when veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, officially joined the ADC on Thursday. He said: “Today, we are sitting side by side again […] Nigeria’s existence threatened – John Oyegun speaks on ADC ‘rescue mission’ 

The Nigerian oil and gas industry has frequently been in the news for various reasons. Decades before the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was enacted in August 2021, the country’s oil and gas exploration sector faced significant challenges due to unclear rules, changing policies and low investor confidence. This was in spite of its key role […] The post Why regulatory synergy is key to growth and investor confidence in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, By Akpandem James appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of renowned journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, as a colossal loss to the Nigerian media industry. The post Mohammed’s death a great loss to media industry — Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Some local hunters from Ogbomoso geopolitical zone in Oyo State have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde not to exclude them from the state’s new security outfit. The hunters noted that any attempt to exclude them will not help the matter. There are five local government areas that make up of Ogbomoso geopolitical zone, which has […] Insecurity: Local hunters protest exclusion from new security outfit in Oyo [PHOTOS]

Suspected bandits killed the Islamic cleric on Wednesday in Layin Danauta, Kuyello Ward, in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The post Bandits kill Islamic cleric in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The victims — Steve Omatu (40), Casmir Omatu (39), and Collins Omatu (37) — lost their lives after they were trapped in the burning high-rise building on December 24, 2025. The post Obi present as three brothers killed in GNI House fire buried appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dr Abu Babatunde, the medical doctor abducted alongside his brother in Auchi, Edo, on Jan. 1, has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in captivity. The post Edo doctor regains freedom after 2 weeks in captivity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Georgina Onuoha calls out toxic individuals in May Edochie's fan base, urging supporters to mirror the actress's peaceful virtues amid ongoing controversies

American rapper A$AP Rocky has revealed that his mom had always wanted him to be with Rihanna, disclosing that she once advised when he was in a relationship with another woman to end it and date the Barbadian singer instead. In an interview with The New York Time, Rocky shared that then he was just […] My mom asked me to dump my ex-girlfriend for Rihanna – A$AP Rocky

Wale Edun said lower interest rates would reduce borrowing costs for businesses and households, while also easing the government’s debt servicing burden.

The Budget Office of the Federation (BoG) has dismissed claims circulating in public that the North East Development Commission operates a ₦246 billion budget meant only for salaries, describing the The post Budget office dismisses claims of ₦246bn salaries budget for NEDC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

KANO – The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, may have aligned himself with Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso amid deepening internal crisis rocking the New Nigeria Peoples… The post Kano Deputy Gov Aligns With Kwankwaso As NNPP Crisis Deepens appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has broken her silence following the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw criminal defamation charges earlier filed against her. The post Senator Natasha breaks silence on FG’s withdrawal of criminal charges appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Budget Office of the Federation has dismissed reports claiming that the North East Development Commission, NEDC, operates a N246 billion salaries budget. The Budget Office described the claim as inaccurate and based on a misunderstanding of federal budget structures. In a statement on Thursday, Director General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, explained that […] Budget Office rejects NEDC N246bn salaries claim

‎The demolition, he said, followed credible intelligence reports linking the facility to criminal activities. The post Gov. Ododo orders demolition of criminals’ hideout in Okene appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 9th AFRIMA in Lagos united 48 countries, celebrating Africa's musical excellence. Winners included talents from South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia.

Dr Bashir Ibrahim Dankadai, District Head of Tudun Wada and Chairman of the Emirate Council on Health, has revealed that even fully equipped health facilities in Kano often fail to serve women in rural areas. Speaking at a validation workshop on the draft report of the Facility Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Readiness Assessment, […] Rural barriers undermine maternal, child healthcare in Kano – Traditional ruler

Taaooma faced triple defeats as Nigeria, Chelsea, and Real Madrid lose. Her emotional yet humorous video captures the pain of football fans everywhere.