A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party to end ongoing litigations over the party’s disputed national convention and focus on organising a fresh one that complies with electoral guidelines. Saraki made the appeal on Tuesday in a statement on Facebook signed by Head, Bukola Saraki Media Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-lawsuits-hold-new-national-convention-saraki-tells-pdp/

Fitch Ratings warns the US-Iran conflict could create severe economic and financial pressures for emerging markets through energy prices and capital flows. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-conflict-could-hit-emerging-market-economies-fitch-warns/

Two 18-year-old youths have tragically drowned in an open water body in Kano after falling in while attempting to escape from suspected phone snatchers. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-youths-drown-in-kano/

The Nigerian government is gathering public opinion on social media age limits to protect children online from risks like cyberbullying and harmful content Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-views-on-social-media-age-limits-for-children/

A fire outbreak on Tuesday morning destroyed the medical laboratory at the Plateau State College of Health Technology, leaving students in despair. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-medical-lab-at-plateau-college/

Ebonyi State Police arrest the alleged mastermind in the kidnap and murder of monarch Ezeogo Francis Igwe. The suspect was caught after sustained surveilla Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-mastermind-of-ebonyi-monarchs-kidnap-murder/

The PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) will hold a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday to address the court ruling that nullified the party’s 2025 convention. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-bot-meets-wednesday-in-abuja/

Professional Make-Up Artist, Entrepreneur, and Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Tacha Akide, has made a name for herself as the fastest makeup artist in the world. Turning to her Instagram Page, the media personality parades her Guinness World Record commemorative plaque for the world to see. She is known to have broken the Guinness World Record […]

Abia State transitions its Free Green Shuttle to a fare-paying transport service, offering a 50% subsidy to ensure long-term sustainability for commuters. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-converts-free-green-shuttle-to-fare-service-with-50-subsidy/

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has decorated eight senior officers elevated to the rank of deputy inspector-general of police (DIG), urging them to maintain integrity and respect rule of law. In his address, IGP Disu described the ceremony as more than a symbolic adornment, emphasising that promotion to DIG recognises decades of […]

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures. Often called a “silent…

The Nigerian sports community is in mourning following the passing of legendary football coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, who “passed onto the glory on Monday.” Comrade Philip Shaibu, Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), expressed a “mixed feeling” of gratitude for a life well-spent and sadness over the missed opportunity to further benefit […]

Nigerians in search of greener pastures who have relocated to Canada have taken to social media to share what they went through while searching for jobs.

Adegboye Onigbinde, the esteemed former coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles who guided the team to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea, has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed his death on Monday through a WhatsApp message, signed by family member Bolade Adesuyi. The poignant message read: […]

Lagos government warns residents against illegal structures in state housing estates, citing safety concerns and plans for demolition to restore order. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-demolish-illegal-structures-in-state-owned-housing-estates/

The Nigeria Football Federation mourns former coach Adegboye Onigbinde, who died at 88. Learn about his legacy with the Super Eagles and Nigerian football. Read More: https://punchng.com/a-big-tree-has-fallen-nff-mourns-ex-super-eagles-coach-onigbinde/

Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s president, has appealed to Nigerians to remain hopeful and supportive of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a video currently circulating widely on social media, Seyi Tinubu expressed strong confidence in his father’s leadership, assuring citizens that the president would deliver on his promises and would not disappoint the […]

The head of energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday warned the Middle East war could have "catastrophic consequences" on oil markets, describing the crisis as unprecedented. The post Saudi Aramco CEO says Iran war could have ‘catastrophic consequences’ on oil markets appeared first on Vanguard News.

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has claimed that the Bola Tinubu-led federal government knows the identity and location of every terrorist in Nigeria. Gumi made the assertion during a television interview with DRtv, while defending his meetings with various terrorist groups. He said, “The government knows every terrorist by name and location. I […] The post FG Knows Every Terrorist by Name, Location — Sheikh Gumi appeared first on OsunDefender.

President Bola Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will not give in to people who are causing trouble and trying to break the peace in the country. Tinubu made the vow during an Interfaith Iftar event held with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday evening. He assured that Nigeria will […] Nigeria won’t surrender to troublemakers – Tinubu vows

The ruling Accord Party in Osun State has challenged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, to explain his role in the alleged mismanagement of the $20 million primary healthcare grant under former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. In a statement by its state chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, the party alleged that the […] The post Accord Accuses APC Guber Candidate Of Involvement In $20m Health Grant Scam Under Oyetola appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nine hospitals in Iran have stopped operating following airstrikes carried out by the United States (U.S.) and Israel, according to reports on Tuesday. The post Iran: Nine hospitals forced to cease operations after airstrikes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anaemia remains one of the most common health conditions affecting women worldwide. Despite being preventable and treatable, it…

The University of Calabar’s Vice-Chancellor calls for a strategic UNICAL MTN partnership to boost digital infrastructure and sports development on campus. Read More: https://punchng.com/unical-seeks-mtn-support-to-boost-sports-infrastructure/

The Kano State Government has rolled out a new Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy designed to deepen inclusive governance and widen economic opportunities for women and other vulnerable groups across the state. Details of the initiative were disclosed in a statement released on Monday in Kano by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Women […]

The Abia State Government has converted its previously free Green Shuttle mass transit service into a paid system, introducing a 50 per cent fare subsidy to keep transportation affordable for residents. Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex […] Abia introduces subsidised fare for green shuttle buses

- World oil prices dropped by around eight percent and European natural gas prices plunged after Trump's comments. The post War in the Middle East: economic impact around the world appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, and other items during an operation in Tse-Anka Community, Yooyo Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation, carried out on March 9, 2026, was part of a confidence-building patrol aimed at reassuring residents […] The post Army Neutralises Two Suspected Terrorists in Benue appeared first on OsunDefender.

Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Tuesday called on the people of Iran to bring about political change in their country. The post Netanyahu urges Iranians to ‘throw off the yoke of tyranny’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

TikToker Otweytwey shared her bold claim of financing her wedding to C-Nero, sparking a social media debate on marital equity and her failed marriage insights.

Former Senate President, Abubakar Saraki, has urged leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to “let sleeping dogs lie” by accepting the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the party’s national convention. The call was made in a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, Head of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Media Office in Abuja. […] ‘Let sleeping dogs lie’ – Saraki urges warring PDP factions

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has pushed back against claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that the war with Iran is nearing its end, insisting that Tehran will ultimately decide how the conflict concludes. In a statement released early Tuesday and reported by Iranian news outlet Tasnim, the elite military force dismissed Trump’s assessment […]

The Osun State Government has clarified the reasons behind its decision to suspend the elevation of two traditional rulers, accusing opposition elements of attempting to politicise the issue for their own advantage. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dosu Babatunde, said the action was taken after the […] Why we suspended elevation of two traditional rulers – Osun Govt

The elite consensus has, at last, acknowledged the terrible grinding noise. The lesson of public scepticism is that opening up the bad engine no longer requires courage, as much as it does wisdom. As the National Assembly deliberates the path forward, we must painstakingly consider the operational, fiscal and accountability factors of a decentralised police […] The post Issues in decentralised police: Public scepticism raises a ‘how’ – not a ‘why’ – question, By Deji Olatoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hailed significant strides in Nigeria’s economic recovery, assuring citizens that the country has been saved from the brink of financial collapse. In a statement made available to The News Chronicle by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Tinubu spoke while hosting religious and traditional leaders […]

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, disciplinary committee has suspended a referee, Terwase Chia, for the rest of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Chia was accused of exhibiting unprofessional conduct in the clash involving Gombe United and Jigawa Golden Stars. Meanwhile, Gombe United was also found guilty of fans encroachment and received a fine […] NNL: NFF suspends referee over unprofessional conduct