On Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to improving troop welfare and strengthening support for families of fallen her Read More: https://punchng.com/remembrance-day-army-chief-reassures-troops-on-welfare-salutes-families-of-fallen-heroes/

APC’s Osun poll candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, calls for youth commitment, promising a youth-focused government for the upcoming governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-apc-gov-candidate-seeks-youth-participation/

A joint police and military operation successfully neutralizes scores of bandits in Kogi State, dismantling their networks through precision air strikes. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-others-kill-scores-of-bandits-in-kogi-air-strikes/

Angry youths in Ekpoma, Edo State, attack Hausa traders at a livestock market, slaughtering goats in a reprisal over a recent killing by kidnappers. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-condemns-attack-as-angry-youths-slaughter-goats-chase-away-hausa-traders/

An Ondo monarch donates a 4D ultrasound machine and provides a free medical outreach to over 1,000 residents, boosting healthcare in Ilaje. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-monarch-unveils-free-medical-outreach-ultrasound-donation/

Delta police arrest a suspected cultist and armed robber with a firearm, alongside another suspect found in possession of illicit laughing gas. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-cultist-armed-robber-in-delta/

The Kogi State Police Command said it has successfully neutralised scores of bandits, dislodged their network and flushed others out of forests in the ongoing operations by the joint team of police and military operatives. The Police said the operation was supported by the Nigeria Police Force Airwing component. Kogi State, particularly, the western senatorial […]

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday morning, returned to Port Harcourt, the state capital, after spending about one week overseas. Upon his return, Fubara and his entourage were said to have moved straight to Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, venue of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Church Service. The […]

Victor Osimhen shines as he leads Super Eagles trio named in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinal Best XI, securing a spot in the semifinals after defeating Algeria 2-0.

A fire outbreak has ravaged the foam-producing section of the Ogun–Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ), Igbesa, destroying valuables worth millions. The Guardian learnt that a gas explosion from the foam-producing company at the OGFTZ triggered the fire outbreak. Police Public The post Fire engulfs foam production section of Ogun Free Trade Zone, Igbesa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The publisher of Prime Business Africa, Dr. Marcel Mbamalu, has expressed heartfelt condolences to award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. In a… The post Prime Business Africa Publisher Condoles With Chimamanda Adichie Over Son’s Death appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Governor Fubara has finally reacted after members of the Rivers Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu.

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has issued a strong warning to Chevron and other oil companies operating in Itsekiriland, saying peace without justice is no longer sustainable after more than six decades of oil production that has left The post Olu of Warri warns oil firms as Itsekiri communities demand justice appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The NNPP national secretary declares Rabiu Kwankwaso will not be allowed to contest on the party’s platform in the 2027 presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwaso-wont-be-allowed-to-contest-on-our-platform-nnpp-secretary/

Fuji icon KWAM 1 accused the Fusengbuwa ruling house of moves that he says are designed to exclude him from contesting for the vacant Awujale stool.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their “impressive and confidence-boosting” 2:0 victory over Algeria, describing the performance as a reflection of the team’s determination and tactical brilliance. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, the party commended the Nigerian players for their composure, […]

Super Eagles players have sent messages of support to Nigerian and Werder Bremen forward Victor Boniface following reports that he recently underwent surgery. The post Video: ‘Come back stronger’ – Super Eagles players send message to Boniface appeared first on Vanguard News.

Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM1) has reportedly written a letter to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, following his exclusion from the nomination process to fill the vacant stool of Awujale of Ijebuland. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on The post Awujale: KWAM1 writes Gov Abiodun over exclusion from nomination process appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Watch as Super Eagles players like Victor Osimhen send heartfelt messages of support to Nigerian forward Victor Boniface following his recent surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youll-come-back-stronger-super-eagles-send-goodwill-message-to-boniface/

Toyin Lawani reveals her near-fatal ordeal at Euracare after Chimamanda Adichie's son's death, detailing severe complications and her challenging recovery journey.

A former Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has taken a swipe at Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church following the Super Eagles’ victory over Algeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria defeated Algeria in their quarter-final AFCON […]

Desmond, on Sunday, stressed his commitment to being a good father to his children, while requesting for privacy from fans during this time....

Katsina State Government has justified its reason for initiating steps to secure the release of 70 persons suspected to have been involved in banditry-related offences. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home The post Why we released 70 suspected bandits from custody — Katsina govt appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Oyebamiji said the propaganda the present administration embarked on would not save it from defeat come August 8 this year. The post I’ll defeat Adeleke landslide despite propaganda – Oyebamiji appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Police Force and former Big Brother Naija star Leo Da Silva have engaged in a public debate over the best strategies for tackling “one chance” operators—individuals allegedly involved in street-level scams and petty crimes in Nigeria’s major cities. On Sunday, Leo Da Silva expressed frustration on X (formerly Twitter) with the current approach [...]

The federal government have placed 103 loan apps on a watch list and delisted 25 others as it tightens oversight to protect consumers and digital lending market.

The National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ogini Olaposi, has declared that the influence of the party’s former presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is overrated in Kano State. Olaposi said Kwankwaso’s influence as a former governor of Kano State is long gone, stressing that he can’t affect President Bola Tinubu’s votes from the state […] Kwankwaso’s influence overrated in Kano, can’t affect Tinubu’s votes – NNPP

The vice-chancellor also announced that the university has received approval to offer degrees in Dental Surgery, Nursing and Occupational Therapy from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The post Nigerian university matriculates 3,368 students, admits pioneer medical students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Union Bank says Nigeria's tax overhaul exempts low earners below ₦800,000 annually while introducing new residency rules and significant changes to compliance.

A civic organization, Africa Centre for Good Governance and Corruption Free Communities, has accused the plaintiff in a Lagos property dispute lawsuit, Mr Henry Ugonna Orabuchi, of spreading false narrative in the case. The property dispute is the subject of a lawsuit numbered FCT/HC/CV/4636/2025, between Henry Ugonna Orabuchi and the Nigeria Police Force, and others. […] Sealing of Lagos property: Plaintiff accused of mischief for ascribing FCT High Court order to FHC

Adetokunbo Olufela Durotoye has launched a strong critique of Nigeria’s electoral system, accusing state institutions of deliberately undermining democracy through voter suppression and systemic manipulation.

The National Industrial Court (NICN) has ordered the Federal Government to reinstate Prof. Monday Igwe as the Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu State, after holding that the purported termination of his appointment was unlawful, null, and void. The The post Industrial court reinstates Igwe as Enugu neuropsychiatric hospital’s MD appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has assured teachers across the state that the ongoing redistribution of teachers in public secondary schools is not intended to punish or inconvenience them, but to correct imbalances in deployment. The Chairman of TESCOM, Apostle ’Biodun Sanyaolu, gave the assurance in a statement issued on Friday, explaining that […] Teacher redistribution meant to address imbalance, not to punish teachers – Ogun TESCOM

Darusa market lies along the Nigeria–Niger border and serves as a commercial hub where traders from both countries converge, making the loss not just personal but deeply communal. The post Lakurawa kill two BDX operators in Sokoto border market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has commended his players for the 2-0 win over Calabar Rovers. Yannick Menegbe and Anietie Uko sealed maximum points for the Promise Keepers at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday. It was Calabar Rovers’ first home loss in the Nigeria National League, NNL, this season. Offor hailed […] NNL: Offor lavishes praise on Akwa United’s players after win over Calabar Rovers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents of the state to stay calm as the State House of Assembly proceeds with moves to impeach him. The governor made the appeal on Sunday during a church service in Port Harcourt held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He reassured the congregation that the […] Impeachment: Fubara breaks silence, urges Rivers residents to stay calm