Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, resigns from his position to focus on his gubernatorial ambition in Oyo State ahead of the next election. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adelabu-resigns-as-power-minister-eyes-oyo-gov-race/

NAFDAC has seized ₦350m worth of fake alcohol in Lagos, shutting down two illegal factories. Learn about the raid and the dangers of counterfeit beverages. Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-seizes-n350m-fake-alcohol-shuts-illegal-factories-in-lagos/

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke inaugurates a 52-man team for his Osun 2026 re-election bid, expressing strong confidence in securing another term. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-im-feeling-the-victory-already-adeleke/

The Nigerian government plans to waive airline debts to cushion the impact of the soaring cost of Jet A1 fuel following President Tinubu’s intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-waive-airline-debts-as-tinubu-intervenes-in-aviation-fuel-crisis/

President Tinubu has approved a ₦17bn grassroots development fund to support community-led projects in 8,804 wards across Nigeria from 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-approves-%e2%82%a617bn-grassroots-development-fund-for-8804-wards/

Nigeria’s Spirits and Wines Association warns the illicit alcohol trade poses grave risks to public health, government revenue, and legitimate businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/alcohol-manufacturers-raise-the-alarm-over-illicit-trade/

Dele Momodu warns the 2027 presidential poll will be a ‘war,’ urging Nigerian youths to get practically involved in the electoral process. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-presidential-poll-will-be-war-says-dele-momodu/

Suspected bandits have killed two residents and abducted seven others during an attack on Awon community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A resident of the area who pleaded anonymity, said the assailants stormed the community in the early hours of Monday, unleashing terror on villagers. Reuben Buhari, the media adviser to late […]

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest and detention of one of its officers accused of extorting a motorist in the Idimu area of Lagos. The development followed a viral video circulating on social media, in which the driver alleged that he was stopped by the officer despite having complete vehicle documents. According to […]

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged support for a seamless hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo made the pledge during a courtesy visit by President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Lami Ahmed and her delegation to his office on Wednesday. The minister commended women’s growing […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described as false, malicious, and deeply defamatory claims circulating in the public space alleging a division within the association along Northern and Southern lines. The apex Christian body also addressed allegations of the diversion of funds purportedly meant for the relief of persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria. In […] CAN tackles Isaac Omolehin,​ denies split, missing relief funds allegations

Yellow Card said Africa is moving from foundational privacy laws to active, enforceable AI regulation, with 16 countries now running national AI strategies and majors like Nigeria, Angola, Morocco, and Namibia advancing binding laws. This was contained in the Company 2026 Report on Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence Governance in Africa. The comprehensive report outlines […]

Chelsea have announced that Calum McFarlane will be the interim head coach for the first team until the end of the season. This comes after the club decided to dismiss Liam Rosenior as head coach on Wednesday. An official statement confirmed that McFarlane will take charge of the next game against Leeds in the FA […] EPL: Chelsea names replacement for sacked Rosenior

The Oyo State House of Assembly passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Governor Makinde, dismissing politically motivated Makinde impeachment rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-dismisses-impeachment-rumours-backs-makinde/

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has adopted the report presented to it by its Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on the reports of the State Accountant General and the Accountant Generals of the 27 local governments concerning public expenditure between 2019 and 2024. The House adopted the reports during a session presided over by the […]

INEC commences a comprehensive audit of the Labour Party, verifying its leadership, finances, and membership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-begins-audit-of-labour-party-ahead-of-2027-polls/

It also said that additional precision-guided strikes were conducted at Sowolwolo in the Sambisa Forest axis, destroying gun trucks belonging to terrorists. The post Troops Destroy ISWAP Waterway Logistics Network, Kill Suspected Terrorists In Borno appeared first on Channels Television.

Some political leaders and senior lawyers on Wednesday advocated for urgent reforms to strengthen press freedom, the rule of law and democratic governance in Nigeria. The calls were made by Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani; former Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) during the presentation of the […]

John Arum, the University of Jos, UniJos, graduate, who was recently kidnapped by terrorists have regained his freedom. In a video clip currently making the rounds on social media, John could be seen with family members thanking God for his release. DAILY POST reports that a disturbing footage had captured a moment John, who was […] Abducted UniJos graduate, John Arum regains freedom [VIDEO]

A surprising video of Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson kissing sparks mixed reactions from fans, raising questions about their relationships and boundaries.

A double first-class law graduate, Ivy‑Mary Adanna Eweputanna, has opened up about her experience in school. She also spoke about her UTME and law school experience.

President Tinubu nominated Mr Darma as minister on Tuesday. The post Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of new minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Utagba-Ogbe Council of Chiefs and Elders, backed by the Kingdom’s President General, has banned all political campaigns across Kwale, Utagba-Ogbe Kingdom, Delta State effective immediately. All political actors, government representatives, and stakeholders have been put on notice: no campaigns in Kwale until until the Ndokwa nation receives concrete justice for decades of exploitation, neglect, […] Delta elders, youths stop political campaigns in their communities over alleged neglect

The Presidency clarifies that ministers Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa voluntarily resigned from office before President Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle was announ Read More: https://punchng.com/wale-edun-dangiwa-resigned-voluntarily-before-cabinet-reshuffle-presidency/

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The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday formally acknowledged the declaration of Yerima Shettima, to contest the Kaduna Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Shettima made his declaration at the APC State secretariat in Kaduna, where he said his ambition was driven by the need to deliver purposeful […]

A young Nigerian man who refused to recharge the prepaid meter in his compound cries out online after finding something unusual inside his generator.

President Tinubu sends a new Police Trust Fund bill to lawmakers, aiming to repeal and re-enact the law for better funding and operational efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-sends-police-trust-fund-repeal-re-enactment-bill-to-reps/

The Adamawa State Government has destroyed more than 70 cows at the Jimeta Modern Abattoir after the animals were found to have consumed poisonous grass in parts of fufore local government area and neighboring Cameroon. The Commissioner for Livestock and Aquaculture Development, Alhaji Salihu Idris, disclosed this on Wednesday while leading journalists on an inspection […]

Chelsea winger Estevao’s chances of playing for Brazil at the World Cup are in doubt after he suffered a season-ending hamstring injury. The 18-year-old was forced off during Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Manchester United after he pulled up. Subsequent scans have confirmed a hamstring strain, ruling the teenager out of Chelsea’s remaining matches this […]

Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, has criticized manager, Liam Rosenior, after the Blues’ Premier League 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Tuesday. Obi Mikel insisted that Rosenior looks like he’s faking everything at Chelsea since he joined the Premier League west London club. Recall that Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca at Chelsea a few months ago after […] EPL: ‘He looks like he’s faking’ – Obi Mikel attacks Chelsea manager Rosenior

In a heartbreaking turn of events just months before the summer showcase, Bayern Munich and Germany international Serge Gnabry has officially confirmed that he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a serious thigh injury. The 30-year-old forward, who has been a cornerstone of Julian Nagelsmann’s national team setup, broke the news to […]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man surprised his father with a brand new car. Netizens reacted massively.

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, has reiterated his determination to contest the party’s primary election, declaring that he will not step down for any aspirant. Abbas made the statement while addressing journalists in Yola, where he dismissed speculations about possible candidate imposition within the […]

The Cross River State government on Wednesday, says it has identified and isolated 10 persons who interacted with the Chinese national who reimported COVID-19 into Nigeria. Speaking with Daily Trust, the state epidemiologist, Dr Inyang Ekpenyong, said they were identified during contact tracing carried out by health officials. She said her team visited the Chinese […] The post 10 More Persons With COVID Symptoms Identified  appeared first on OsunDefender.

The federal government has announced discount to local airlines debts as a means of addressing the over 300 per cent hike in aviation fuel, popularly known as Jet A1. This is coming after the domestic airlines, under the name of Aviation Owners Operators Association of Nigeria (AON) had threatened to shutdown operations. After meeting with […]