Following a singer’s death, the Nigerian Senate urges mandatory antivenom stocking in hospitals to prevent avoidable deaths from snakebites and improve car Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-demands-mandatory-antivenom-stocking-in-hospitals-after-abuja-singers-death/

Gospel singer Mike Abdul discusses tattoos in Christianity, arguing God values internal transformation over unmarked skin and that tattoos can be meaningfu Read More: https://punchng.com/gospel-singer-mike-abdul-defends-tattoos-says-god-not-opposed-to-meaningful-bodily-marks/

Kenya’s Central Bank has banned the use of banknotes in Kenya cash bouquets, calling it a defacement of currency punishable by up to 7 years in prison. Read More: https://punchng.com/valentine-kenya-central-bank-bans-use-of-banknotes-for-cash-bouquets/

Morocco’s football federation will appeal significant fines and player bans, part of the AFCON 2025 sanctions imposed by CAF after the chaotic final. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-morocco-to-appeal-caf-fines-bans-over-final-chaos/

Pep Guardiola playfully criticises Man City’s net spend, which ranks 7th in the Premier League, and calls for the club to spend more on signings. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-guardiola-wants-man-city-to-spend-more-on-signings/

Abuja singer Ifunanya Nwangene dies from a cobra bite, sparking debate over antivenom availability and alleged medical negligence at FMC. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-singers-body-transported-to-father-in-enugu-choir/

Residents of Kaduna communities raise the alarm over sustained insecurity, citing killings and kidnappings by bandits with dozens of people still in captiv Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-communities-raise-the-alarm-over-killings-abductions/

Imo police command announces the arrest of 25 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery, and terrorism, recovering firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-25-armed-robbery-terrorism-suspects-in-imo/

The Kwankwasiyya movement has officially denied baseless media reports that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is considering a defection to the APC Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwasiyya-denies-kwankwasos-defection-reports/

The court further remanded Mr Malami and his son in SSS custody following their arraignment on Tuesday. The post BREAKING: SSS arraigns ex-AGF Malami, son on terrorism financing, firearms charges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (rtd), has called for a strong national response and sustained support for the alternative development programme recently initiated by the agency. The alternative development programme, the Africa drug control initiative, was unveiled to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, uplift rural communities and strengthen […]

Governor Hope Uzodimma calls for unity and inclusivity as Imo State celebrates its 50th anniversary, reflecting on past achievements and future progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/uzodimma-urges-unity-inclusivity-as-imo-celebrates-50th-anniversary/

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke congratulates former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola at 75, praising his contributions to the state’s democratic journey. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-hails-ex-gov-oyinlola-at-75/

Gov. Uba Sani says the Ahmadu Bello Stadium will be transformed to a FIFA-standard Sports facility that will host international competitions. The post Gov Sani promises to upgrade Ahmadu Bello Stadium to world standard appeared first on Vanguard News.

Despite a clear court order directing the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately release Walida, a young girl from Hadejia in Jigawa State, to her parents, the security agency has allegedly failed to comply, her father has said. Walida’s father, Malam Abdulhadi, said it has been two years since his daughter was allegedly abducted […] Father accuses DSS of defying court order to release daughter Walida

Petrol prices pressure eased in December 2025 as the average pump price fell 11.81% year-on-year to N1,048.63, though wide differences persisted across states.

Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has commended President Bola Tinubu for setting up an inter-agency committee to review the long-standing dispute over the ownership of 245 oil wells between Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Senator Ekpenyong described the President’s […]

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged civil and public service leaders in the state to embrace discipline and teamwork to achieve measurable results. In a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, the governor stated this on Monday at the opening of a three-day orientation and leadership retreat for top Read More: https://punchng.com/public-office-not-for-profit-okpebholo-warns-appointees/

Studying abroad remains a life-changing dream for millions of students worldwide, but for many, the cost of tuition and daily living can feel like an impossible barrier. The post Top 10 budget friendly countries for students in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

In the wake of public fury over the death of social media influencer Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, a.k.a Nanya, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a firm assurance that life-saving antivenom was fully stocked and accessible across its health facilities, while simultaneously warning negligent hospitals of sanctions. The mandate secretary of the FCT Health […]

Residents of the Doma community in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State came under attack on Tuesday when armed bandits invaded the area, firing gunshots and setting houses and vehicles ablaze. The incident was reported by Bakatsine on X, who said the assault was continuing despite an existing peace deal and surrender agreement earlier […] Bandits attack Doma community in Katsina despite peace deal

The Nigerian Air Force chief unveils new housing and a sports complex in Lagos, boosting NAF personnel welfare to enhance operational readiness and motivat Read More: https://punchng.com/air-chief-unveils-housing-sports-complex-for-personnel-in-lagos/

West African countries have taken a major step toward strengthening regional epidemic preparedness by inaugurating the first End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for Lassa fever vaccines. The post West Africa inaugurates roadmap to ensure access to Lassa fever vaccines appeared first on Vanguard News.

A US lawmaker, Riley Moore, met Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang to discuss insecurity and alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the External 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 52 days after the conclusion of the examination. Announcing the release in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that candidates were examined in 16 subjects during the exercise. According to him, […]

“We have to be proactive as a government. I don’t see why medical centres should not have antidotes,” the senator said. The post Ifunanya: Senate urges health ministry to ensure safe, affordable antivenoms appeared first on Vanguard News.

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PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Mr Okonkwo unveiled the tattoo in a video posted on his Instagram page on Saturday. The post ‘I’ll do more tattoos… if it pains you, take Panadol’ — Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

John Obi Mikel shares insights on his pivotal meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson, disclosing the dynamics of his transfer battle between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over a recent comment against his principal. DAILY POST reports that Makinde on Tuesday threw jabs at Wike, for saying he (Wike) is interested in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […] Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka fires back at Makinde over vagabond comment

The Lagos State Government has again defended the demolition exercise in Makoko area of the State, saying the action was part of a broader statewide safety and environmental policy aimed at preventing disasters linked to unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks and high-risk infrastructure locations. The Special Adviser to the Governor on eGIS and Urban Development, Olajide […]

Ferguson liked me a lot. He always put me with Roy Keane because he felt Keane would protect me from players like Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, who tackled hard in training,” Mikel said.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that there are no more vagabonds in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Makinde made the assertion during the inauguration of Oyo State PDP Secretariat in Ibadan on Tuesday. He said the vagabonds in the PDP grew up in 2015 and had their time in 10 years to […] No more vagabonds in PDP – Makinde takes shot at Wike

The CBN stepped up its liquidity-tightening efforts in January, selling about N8.5 trillion worth of Open Market Operation (OMO) instruments to banks and investors

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) intensifies its crackdown on illegal waste disposal, seizing carts and arresting one person on Lagos Island. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-seizes-carts-arrests-one-in-lagos-island-crackdown/

The management and staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) have rejected the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Ibadan on the party’s leadership, insisting that they remain loyal to the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN-led National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement posted on the PDP’s official […] PDP staff back Turaki-led NWC, fault Ibadan court ruling