A commercial driver died in a multi-vehicle Lagos accident on the Lagos-Apapa Expressway. LASTMA urges caution after the fatal collision. Read More: https://punchng.com/commercial-driver-killed-in-lagos-multi-vehicle-collision/

Kwara State Police Command arrests two suspected bandits and an alleged facilitator, recovering AK-47 rifles and ammunition in Baruten LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspected-bandits-in-kwara-police-net/

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala’s arraignment for cyberbullying and attempted extortion against Pastor Chris Okafor has been stalled again due to ill health. Read More: https://punchng.com/cyberbullying-doris-ogalas-arraignment-stalled-again-over-ill-health/

INEC will conduct a mock accreditation exercise in Ekiti State on Friday to test BVAS machines and ensure seamless conduct of the June 20 governorship elec Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-plans-friday-mock-accreditation-to-boost-election-preparedness/

Zamfara State Police and other security agencies successfully repelled a bandit attack in Anka LGA during a two-hour gunfight, recovering motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-others-repel-zamfara-bandit-attack-in-two-hour-gunfight/

A mobile phone battery explosion caused a fire at Tecno Complex in Ibadan, Oyo State. Fire services quickly contained the blaze, preventing further spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/battery-explosion-triggers-fire-at-oyo-phone-complex/

A Nigerian man has been remanded in custody in the UK following the death of a compatriot in Lewisham. Get the latest updates on this tragic incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-based-nigerian-remanded-over-compatriots-death/

Lagos State directs hotels, clubs, and event centres to boost hygiene and safety measures following global Ebola alerts. Proactive steps are crucial to saf Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-orders-hygiene-upgrade-in-hotels-clubs-over-ebola-alert/

Ondo State Police Command successfully rescued a 26-year-old woman abducted in Owo and arrested four suspects linked to the Ondo kidnapping incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspects-rescue-kidnapped-ondo-woman/

INEC sets July 11 as the deadline for submitting candidates’ particulars for the 2027 general elections, urging parties to resolve disputes and prepare for Read More: https://punchng.com/post-primary-chaos-worsens-as-inec-fixes-candidates-submission-deadline/

Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Electronic payment transactions crossed the N1 quadrillion mark in 2024, fintech adoption is accelerating, government services are moving online, and businesses are becoming increasingly digital. Yet, alongside this transformation is cybercrime, a growing threat that is quietly draining billions of naira from the economy. The post Cybercrime still hits Nigeria’s digital economy hard appeared first on Vanguard News.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady celebrated graduating after bagging 3 carryovers and 2 Es. Netizens reacted.

Fresh cult killings in Ikotun, Lagos, spark community protests against rising violence. Residents demand action as two feared dead in recent clashes. Read More: https://punchng.com/fresh-cult-killings-spark-protest-in-lagos-community/

Oil prices tumbled as optimism over a possible Iran-US diplomatic breakthrough eased geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to cheaper fuel for Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-fall-on-iran-us-peace-optimism/

The Federal Government has launched a $1bn AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility to boost Nigerian businesses’ production and competitiveness in intra-Afr Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-1bn-afcfta-fund-for-exporters/

“The power of Rome was attended with some beneficial consequences to mankind; and the same freedom of intercourse which extended the vices, diffused likewise the improvements of social life,” Edward Gibbon Let me begin by stating that for the last forty years or so I have kept close to me the stupendous work of the great […] The post Can a country flourish without standards? By Usman Sarki appeared first on Vanguard News.

Under the 1999 Constitution, the President of Nigeria is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. As the Chief Executive of the Federation, the Nigerian President is also often regarded as potentially one of the most powerful persons in the world. He can make or break anyone. Yet, we notice that not all Nigerian presidents are able […] The post Who is Tinubu’s faceless ‘boss’? By Ochereome Nnanna appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a $59bn debt strain in 2025, with rising external debt service pressures and geopolitical shocks clouding its economic outlook, th Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-faces-59bn-debt-strain-wbank-warns/

By Sunny Ikhioya  Despite the statistics that they are churning out on a daily basis, it will be very difficult to write a positive report about this government because of the colossal waste of resources that is ongoing. The bandits and terrorists are destroying our land, the farmers are being driven out of their farms, […] The post What is wrong with our governors? appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria loses $850m annually due to weak digital identity adoption, says NiRA. Learn how strengthening .ng domain use can boost economic and data sovereign Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-loses-850m-yearly-from-weak-digital-identity-nira/

The recent fire that razed approximately 15 shops at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the precarious existence of Nigerian market traders. The tragedy is particularly poignant because it was preventable. The fire truck meant to contain the blaze had no diesel, leaving traders to watch helplessly as […] The post Protecting our markets from fire outbreaks appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu inaugurates the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Flyover in Ekiti, praising Governor Oyebanji’s development strides and endorsing him for reelect Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-inaugurates-ekiti-flyover-says-oyebanji-deserves-reelection/

The IMF projects Nigeria’s public external debt will reach $72.6bn by 2027, raising concerns about the country’s growing debt burden and fiscal stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-foreign-debt-to-hit-72-6bn-after-2027-polls-imf/

Nigerians live in fear of kidnappers and bandits. This article explores the causes, devastating economic and social costs, and solutions to Nigeria’s insec Read More: https://punchng.com/living-at-the-mercy-of-kidnappers-bandits/

Lagos State House of Assembly adopts committee report on Igbaro Oteshade Royal Family’s land claim in Oko-Ado Village, Eti-Osa. Read More: https://punchng.com/assembly-adopts-report-on-royal-family-land-claim/

Barely 24 hours after the rescue of 416 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State, abducted during an invasion by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists three months ago, a fresh wave of relief and emotion has swept across parts of the state ,as another set of captives regained freedom. The post After rescue of 416 captives in Borno, 11 more kidnapped women regain freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) re-elects Mallam Ahmed Gobir as president, reporting significant membership growth and digital Read More: https://punchng.com/hr-institute-cipm-re-elects-president/

Persistent electricity shortages are a major barrier to Africa’s industrial growth and economic transformation, warns Schneider Electric. Learn how energy Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-shortages-key-barrier-to-africas-industrial-growth/

As insecurity rises in Yorubaland, many question the deployment of Yoruba mystical powers. Can traditional forces protect the region from marauders? Read More: https://punchng.com/the-yoruba-mystical-powers/

Nigeria’s government commits to strengthening fiscal reporting and budget transparency following a positive IMF review, aiming for sustainable economic gro Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-pledges-fiscal-improvements-after-positive-imf-review/

The Lagos State Law Reform Commission encourages young leaders from the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to drive governance reforms for sustainable devel Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-commission-urges-young-leaders-to-drive-governance-reforms/

The Federal Government has fixed June 12, 2026, as the deadline for oil bids submission in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round. Learn more about this critical p Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-fixes-june-12-deadline-for-oil-bids/

Nigerian telecom operators plan to invest N1.86tn ($1.38bn) in 2026 for infrastructure upgrades, network expansion, and improved service quality across Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/mobile-operators-budget-1-38bn-for-infrastructure-upgrades/

Adamawa State Police Command arrests two armed robbery suspects in Yola-North, recovering stolen items and intensifying efforts to apprehend fleeing accomp Read More: https://punchng.com/two-armed-robbery-suspects-arrested-in-adamawa/

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, pledges to monitor all investment commitments from the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit to ensure implementation. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-moves-to-track-investment-deals-beyond-summit/

Nigeria’s power sector lost N310bn in Q1 2026 due to unbilled energy and poor revenue collection, NERC reports. Discover the impact of these power sector l Read More: https://punchng.com/power-sector-lost-n310bn-in-three-months-nerc/