The FEC has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme granting federal workers a 100% annual salary gratuity upon retirement, effective from January 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/fec-okays-100-annual-salary-as-gratuity-for-retiring-federal-workers/

The Nigerian government announces strict new education rules, making NERD compliance mandatory for NYSC. Learn about the crackdown on certificate fraud. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-nerd-no-nysc-education-minister-announces-strict-new-rules/

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the WAFCON 2026 postponement, rescheduling the tournament in Morocco to July-August. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-caf-postpones-wafcon-2026-to-july/

Conservative Anglican bishops opposing the Church of England’s first female leader have created a new body, Gafcon, to represent them. Read More: https://punchng.com/conservative-anglicans-press-opposition-to-churchs-first-woman-leader/

Oyo State Police confirm the abduction of four people along the Igbeti-Kishi Road. A coordinated search and rescue mission is underway to find the victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-confirm-abduction-of-four-in-oyo/

The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended lawmaker Dickson Agbor indefinitely following serious allegations of domestic violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-assembly-suspends-lawmaker-over-domestic-violence-allegations/

Sokoto State and UNICEF begin a pre-polio vaccination campaign to prepare for the March 2026 immunisation drive and ensure no child is left behind. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-unicef-conduct-pre-polio-vaccination-campaig-in-eight-lgs/

The EFCC has arrested Iziga Jude Ikechukwu in Enugu for Naira abuse after a viral video showed him mishandling currency notes at his birthday party. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arrests-man-for-naira-abuse-at-enugu-birthday-party/

The EFCC has arrested Iziga Jude Ikechukwu for Naira abuse at his birthday party in Enugu. Read about the charges and potential penalties for this offense. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arrests-man-for-spraying-naira-notes-at-birthday-party-in-enugu/

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Originally scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3,…

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has affirmed that his performance in his first term will secure him his party’s nomination for another term in the Senate. The lawmaker also rejected speculations that he intends to withdraw from the race for a second term, describing such claims as baseless and the product […]

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has summoned the immediate past management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), including its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, over alleged financial discrepancies totaling about N210 trillion discovered in the company’s audited financial statements between 2017 and 2023. Chairman of the committee, Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, who […]

As Nigeria’s e-commerce market continues to mature, platforms are increasingly differentiating themselves around pricing strategy, trust infrastructure, and category breadth. 9th Marketplace is the latest to clarify its position, emphasising its focus on enabling the most affordable online shopping opportunities while maintaining access to High-Quality Products across categories. The move reflects a broader structural shift […]

Nigeria's electricity supply will continue to worsen following the consistent decline in power generation. The post Decline in electricity supply as power generation drops by 11% appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war. The post Oil prices rise, stocks drop as Middle East war stirs supply concerns appeared first on Vanguard News.

LAGOS – Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, has stated that Governor Usman Ododo is committed to ensuring that government officials exhibit high ethical conduct and be accountable…

When Apple unveiled its latest MacBook Air (M5) on March 3, 2026, viewers around the world were drawn not just to the laptop’s new performance. They were also captivated by the pulsing soundtrack behind the ad: the 1971 Afrobeat track “Let’s Start” by Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Recorded more than five decades ago in London, alongside […] The post From Kalakuta to Cupertino: How a 1971 Fela classic became the soundtrack for Apple’s MacBook Air appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, DAILY POST reports. CAF announced the postponement of the competition on its official website on Thursday. The competition was initially scheduled to hold in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April, 2026. It has now been rescheduled to […] BREAKING: CAF shifts WAFCON 2026 to July

The Confederation of African Football (Confederation of African Football) has confirmed the schedule for the quarterfinal stage of the CAF Champions League, with the competition set to resume after a brief pause following the draw. The standout tie will see Tunisian giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis take on defending champions Al Ahly SC in what […]

The US House of Representatives was expected Thursday to reject an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran, as the president faces fierce criticism over launching the conflict without seeking approval from Congress. The post US House set to reject bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has unveiled the full implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), a digital platform designed to standardise, verify, and preserve academic records across tertiary institutions, in a move aimed at curbing certificate fraud and enhancing the credibility of Nigerian qualifications. The post FG launches digital platform to verify, preserve academic records across tertiary institutions appeared first on Vanguard News.

As the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) awaits the verdict of the Court of Appeal on the leadership tussle rocking the party, a high-ranking member and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has unveiled the National Democratic Congress (NDC). At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the former Bayelsa State governor said he has […]

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The former Governor of Bayelsa State announced his decision during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Senator Dickson noted that the irreconcilable differences in the PDP shrunk its umbrella which could no […] Senator Seriake Dickson officially dumps PDP

A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed three containerised shops at Eyenkorin Roundabout in the Apata area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving shop owners counting their losses. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 11:57 p.m. on Wednesday when the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call and swiftly Read More: https://punchng.com/late-night-fire-destroys-three-containerised-shops-in-kwara/

In a statement, CAF said the decision followed consultations with FIFA and other stakeholders, stressing that the revised timeline would help ensure a successful tournament. The post CAF shifts WAFCON 2026 to July over logistical setbacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev, has demanded that Iran apologises for a recent drone incident in the country’s autonomous exclave of Nakhchivan, insisting that those responsible be held accountable. In a statement on the presidential website, Aliyev said he had convened a meeting to discuss the incident, during which “Nakhchivan International Airport, its terminal building, a […] War: Iran must apologise or face retaliation – Azerbaijan President declares

The FUTA teaching hospital in Akure calls on stakeholders to support its vision for medical research, training, and improved healthcare delivery. Read More: https://punchng.com/futa-teaching-hospital-seeks-stakeholders-support-for-development/

To use weight loss injections safely in Nigeria, start by consulting a qualified doctor who can properly assess your health, medical history, and weight loss goals. The post Weight Loss Injections: Six dangerous mistakes Nigerians make appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The management of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, has raised alarm over the large number of unclaimed bodies in the hospital mortuary. Professor Adebola Ehizele, Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee in charge of Research and Ethics, disclosed this in a local broadcast station in Benin City. Ehizele said the corpses have been in the […] Uniben Teaching Hospital threatens mass burial of 462 unclaimed corpses

The decision comes barely seven months after French media giant Canal+ completed the acquisition of MultiChoice Group, the platform’s parent company. The post Showmax announces discontinuation of service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Heartwarming videos from a star-studded naming ceremony in Abuja feature Olakunle Churchill's charming arrival, alongside actress Mercy Aigbe and singer Konga.

A major crisis erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State on Thursday as the party’s e-registration flag-off descended into chaos, exposing deep divisions among members. The event, The post Leadership dispute disrupts ADC e-registration flag-off in Enugu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Paris Saint-Germain warm up for their Champions League last-16 showdown with Chelsea by once again taking on Monaco on Friday, as coach Luis Enrique looked forward to "the best part of the season" starting. The post PSG prepare for Chelsea clash with Monaco rematch appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi says Nigeria’s poverty problem is not about a lack of resources but about the choices the country has made. The post Nigeria is poor because we celebrate thieves, says Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday presided over the first quarterly meeting of wives of state governors under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), urging them to deepen grassroots interventions and The post RHI: First Lady tasks governors’ wives on grassroots impact appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

March 05, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted former head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, and his brothers in the asset declaration case filed against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA had instituted a 23-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/408/2022 […] The post Court Faults NDLEA Prosecution, Discharges Abba Kyari of Asset Charges appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.