A former ambassador and other experts call for the urgent restructuring of Nigeria to address rising insecurity, weak institutions, and democratic challeng Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-envoy-others-call-for-restructuring/

Former England star Ashley Cole begins his first senior role as a head coach at Cesena FC after expressing frustration at a lack of opportunities in Englan Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-england-player-ashley-cole-begins-coaching-career-in-italy/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will launch Energise Commercialisation Now, a new FG industrialisation programme in Kano to boost innovation and production. Read More: https://punchng.com/oluremi-tinubu-to-unveil-fg-industrialisation-programme-in-kano/

A Nigerian-American group blasts US lawmaker Kimberly Daniels’ call for Bello Matawalle’s removal, citing misinformation and threats to national stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-based-nigerians-fault-florida-lawmakers-call-for-matawalles-removal/

A proprietor claims rivals are inciting students after his college received NBTE approval in Oyo, alleging blackmail from illegal institutions. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-colleges-nbte-approval-intimidates-those-inciting-students-proprietor/

The Nigerian Army has directed the relocation of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gana Ali and Stadium camps in Monguno, Borno State, following allegations that some residents were harbouring Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents behind recent deadly attacks in the area. In a statement issued on Thursday, the military said the decision was […]

Philippine security forces killed 10 alleged Islamist militants, including a group leader, during a firefight while attempting to serve arrest warrants. Read More: https://punchng.com/philippines-forces-kill-10-militants-in-arrest-gunfight/

Blackburn Rovers head coach Michael O’Neill says Ryan Alebiosu will be available for the clash with Sky Bet Championship leaders Coventry City, DAILY POST reports. The Blue and Whites will welcome Frank Lampard’s men to Ewood Park on Friday night. Alebiosu was replaced at half-time of Rovers’ defeat at Southampton on Tuesday. The Nigerian defender […] Championship: Blackburn boss declares Alebiosu fit for Coventry City clash

The US government imposes new visa restrictions on individuals supporting adversaries in the Western Hemisphere, revoking at least 26 visas under expanded policies.

…demand exit from PENCOM By Adeola Badru Retired police officers have expressed concern over what they described as low retirement benefits, noting that some receive about N1.5 million after 35 years of service. They also called for their exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme administered by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). The retirees staged a […] The post We receive N1.5m after 35 years of service, retired police officers lament appeared first on Vanguard News.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday launched a N1 billion empowerment programme alongside the distribution of 500 electric tricycles to 1,000 operators in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere. The eco-friendly tricycles, initially inaugurated on December 20, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, form part of the state government’s efforts to modernize transportation and ease […]

April 17, (THEWILL) — Nottingham Forest are in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals after defeating Porto 1-0 at the City Ground, with a deflected Morgan Gibbs-White strike in the 12th minute settling a nervy quarter-final second leg. Nigerian forward Terem Moffi threatened early, only for his dinked effort to be smothered by Stefan Ortega. Porto’s […] The post Forest Survive Porto Woodwork Scare To Set Up All-English Semi-Final With Villa appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has inaugurated the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road and announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road in Abeokuta. The governor disclosed this during the inauguration of the road, which traverses Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, noting that the project is part of his administration’s […]

Get your Nigerian news recap. A couple is jailed in the UK for fraud, Tinubu confronts the opposition, a pastor gets life for rape, and UI seeks a new VC. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-nigerian-couple-jailed-three-years-in-uk-over-433000-fraud-tinubu-fires-shots-at-opposition-other-top-stories/

A chance to play at the World Cup is the ultimate dream of any footballer. It represents a rare opportunity to compete with the best players in the world, donning one's national colours with pride and gusto in a bid to claim football's golden trophy. The post Best XI not going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

MTN Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), with the number of fellows increased to 25 from 20 in previous editions. The company disclosed this in a statement yesterday. It further said that the expansion of the cohort is in commemoration of the company’s 25th […]

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has announced the upcoming launch of Rev360, its next-generation revenue administration platform, scheduled to go live on 30 April 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday, the tax watchdog described the development as a significant step in the service’s continued efforts to enhance efficiency, transparency, and the taxpayer experience across […]

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has disclosed that the state is statistically positioned as the leading light of Africa. He said the state stands as the leading light of the continent economically and geographically. Obasa made these remarks when he received the new leadership of the Lagos Chamber of […] Lagos strategically placed to be light of Africa – Obasa

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to parts of its digital infrastructure, triggering a system-wide review and raising fresh concerns over the safety of sensitive corporate data. In an official notice titled “Notice of System Review” and signed by management, the Commission disclosed that the incident affected “limited […]

The Osun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party-aligned Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has criticised a recent protest staged by council chairmen elected under the All Progressives Congress. In a statement issued on Thursday, the PDP-backed ALGON leadership rejected allegations by the APC chairmen that the state judiciary had flouted court orders […] Osun PDP ALGON condemns APC council chairmen over protest

Nigeria’s combined oil and condensate production averaged 1.546 million barrels per day (mbpd) in March 2026, up by  4.2 per cent from 1.483 mbpd in February, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reported. The month saw production peak at 1.84 mbpd, with the lowest daily figure at 1.4 mbpd, according to NUPRC’s latest status […]

Africa’s leading conglomerate will feature its flagship Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company at the 2026 Nasarawa Trade Fair, which will be officially declared open by the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on April 20. Dangote Industries Limited will also showcase its Vision 2030, which focuses on driving innovation and Africa’s industrialisation. The Dangote Group is the […]

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has expressed confidence that displaced residents in Sokoto State will soon return safely to their communities amid ongoing security operations. Aliyu spoke on Thursday while opening a State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Sokoto. He said renewed efforts to tackle banditry and related crimes were already yielding results, particularly […] Sokoto gov vows safe return for displaced communities

Ezekiel Asuquo storms to victory in the men’s 400m at the MTN CHAMPS grand finale. Get results for the 200m, javelin, long jump, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/asuquo-leads-400m-charge-at-mtn-champs-finale/

Nigeria is ramping up efforts to reverse its growing palm oil import bill, as the federal government and private-sector investors move to scale up domestic production to close a supply deficit that currently costs up to $600 million annually. Nigeria currently produces about 1.4 million metric tonnes of palm oil annually, while domestic demand exceeds […]

FIFA-licensed agent, Dr Drew Uyi, has continued to scale new heights and set new landmarks as he has been invited to speak at the Football Forum Hungary 2026. This further accentuates his growing influence in the global football space and his expanding impact across the game worldwide. The invitation highlighted Drew Uyi’s rising profile as […]

Here is a guide on how you can quickly and easily access your exam scores with the NABTEB results checker. Read on to find out more about the process.

The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report reveals Nigeria is among the top 20 countries globally for the number of cybercrime complaints submitted to the IC3. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigeria-among-top-20-countries-in-global-cybercrime-complaints/

No fewer than 17 candidates travelling to Otukpo for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are feared to have been abducted by gunmen who attacked a commercial vehicle belonging to Benue Links, the state-owned transport company. However, the exact number of victims abducted remains unclear, according to CHANNELS Television. Information available says that the [...]

The Former Parliamentarians Forum has dismissed calls for the removal of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing them as misinformed and potentially harmful to Nigeria’s national security framework. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its chairman, Gabriel Idoko, the group cautioned against what it termed the growing trend of […]

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon begins, allowing displaced residents to return home despite warnings of violations from the Lebanese army. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-day-israel-lebanon-truce-begins-as-lebanese-army-warns-of-violations/

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has said “Operation Safe Corridor” is neither an amnesty programme nor a sign of weakness by the government. Gen. Oluyede spoke yesterday at the graduation of 744 participants from the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp, “Operation Safe Corridor”, Mallam Sidi in Gombe State. The CDS, represented […]

Obasi Emmanuel, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, has countered actor Yul Edochie’s marriage advice. DAILY POST reports that Yul had earlier advised men to stop tolerating disrespect in marriage, claiming that respect is a man’s birthright: “Your respect as a man is non-negotiable.” Yul’s stance about marriage has sparked mixed reactions online. Responding to Yul in a […] Judy Austin’s ex-husband, Obasi counters Yul Edochie’s advice on marriage

The Federal Ministry of Education has begun the automation process for the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, improve data management and enhance public service delivery. This was contained in a press statement signed yesterday by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry. […]

Students can check their WASSCE results through the WAEC official website. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check your results and more details.

A legal practitioner, Balarabe Ahmad, has supported the governorship ambition of Ahmed Galadima Aminu and urged voters in Adamawa State to prioritise competence over political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 elections. In an interview with journalists, Ahmad argued that the state requires leaders capable of delivering measurable results, rather than campaign slogans. He said since […]