The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemns the abduction of a UNIJOS student and demands N30m ransom from his captors. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-kicks-as-abductors-of-unijos-student-demand-n30m/

A Gombe High Court sentences an 18-year-old man to death for the murder of a 58-year-old woman. Get details on the culpable homicide conviction. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-court-sentences-man-to-death-for-murder/

Ogun police are screening 146 suspects arrested during multi-agency criminal raids in Sagamu to determine their culpability and ensure public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-screen-146-suspects-arrested-in-ogun-criminal-raids/

A teenager identified as Quadri, son of a Lagos monarch, has been beaten to death by suspected cultists in the Itunmeko area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-cultists-beat-lagos-monarchs-son-to-death/

Suspected armed herders kill two in a Benue community attack in Agatu LGA. The incident has created panic, with many villagers fleeing the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-two-in-benue-community-attack/

A Federal High Court has granted former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai bail of N200m over ICPC corruption charges, pending fulfilment of stringent conditio Read More: https://punchng.com/court-grants-el-rufai-n200m-bail/

The Nigeria Police Force enhances JAMB exam security, deploying rapid response teams nationwide to ensure a safe environment for the 2026 UTME candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/security-beefed-up-at-jamb-exam-centres-police/

The Gbong Gwom Jos insists recruiting more officers won’t solve Nigeria’s security issues, calling for deep police reform in welfare and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/gbong-gwom-urges-police-reform-beyond-recruitment/

Yoruba Assembly rejects the proposed 60-month state police plan, urging President Tinubu to issue an executive order for immediate implementation due to in Read More: https://punchng.com/yoruba-groups-reject-igs-60-month-state-police-plan/

A team from the Nigerian Army Headquarters, led by Brigadier-General Moses Ikobah, has raised concerns over poor enrolment of Eket youths into military service, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has said. Ikobah said this on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy call on Mr Tommey Akaninyene, Chairman, Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom […]

The Ogun State APC clarifies its caucus meeting resolutions, denying rumors of a consensus on Senate seats and confirming its 2027 governorship candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-consensus-yet-on-ogun-senate-seats-apc/

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reached over one million beneficiaries, with the FG investing N1.1bn to enhance access to higher education. Read More: https://punchng.com/alausa-vc-hail-tinubu-as-nelfund-hits-one-million-beneficiaries/

Ecobank Group’s 2025 audited financial results show a 29% rise in operating profit, robust revenue growth, and a 60% surge in total shareholder equity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecobank-group-posts-29-rise-in-operating-profit/

The G-24 warns the Middle East conflict is disrupting global economic growth, affecting Nigeria and developing nations through supply chain and energy shoc Read More: https://punchng.com/meast-war-disrupting-economic-growth-in-nigeria-others-g24/

The Nigerian Navy intensifies its crackdown on crude oil theft, dismantling 22 illegal refineries and arresting 18 suspects in the Niger Delta. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-dismantles-22-illegal-refineries-arrests-18-suspects/

FAAC deductions have consumed 41% of Nigeria’s N84tn revenue in three years, shrinking funds for development despite recent economic reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/faac-deductions-gulp-41-of-n84tn-revenue-in-three-years/

NRS Chair Zacch Adedeji states Nigeria’s economic reforms, like ending fuel subsidies, prevented inflation from hitting 120%, stabilizing the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/reforms-prevented-120-inflation-surge-says-adedeji/

NERC’s latest report reveals 26 power sector deaths in Q4 2025, with Eko and Kano DisCos leading in fatalities. Unsafe acts are a primary cause. Read More: https://punchng.com/eko-kano-lead-as-power-sector-records-26-deaths-nerc/

President Tinubu’s comparison of Nigeria to Kenya overlooks harsh realities. Data on poverty, terrorism, and development shows why this is a mistake. Read More: https://punchng.com/president-tinubu-goofed-comparing-nigeria-to-kenya/

Nigeria’s public debt surged to N159.28tn by Dec 2025, a 3.9% quarterly rise driven by new domestic and external loans, according to the DMO. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-debt-hits-n159-28tn-on-fresh-loans/

At the ADC convention, leaders like David Mark, Atiku, and Aregbesola criticized President Tinubu’s handling of insecurity and economic hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-convention-mark-atiku-aregbesola-tackle-tinubu-on-hardship-insecurity/

The Nigerian insurance sector reports a landmark N2.3tn premium in Q4 2025, a 47.3% YoY growth, driven by non-life and annuity segments. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurance-sector-records-n2-3tn-premium-in-q4-2025/

The Nigerian market rally continues as capitalisation crosses N132tn, surging by N883bn. Gains in Seplat, Stanbic, and Lafarge drive the positive trend. Read More: https://punchng.com/seplat-stanbic-lafarge-fuel-n883bn-market-rally/

Banklink Africa injects an additional N2bn into CMFC, accelerating its mission to become Africa’s top institution for critical minerals financing. Read More: https://punchng.com/banklink-africa-injects-fresh-capital-into-cmfc/

Nigeria’s fuel imports surged by 97% in March, even as local supply from the Dangote refinery increased. Discover the complex dynamics shaping the market. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-imports-surge-97-despite-improved-local-supply/

CSCS Plc introduces a new joint account feature, allowing families and partners to manage investments collaboratively and foster wealth management. Read More: https://punchng.com/cscs-launches-joint-account-feature-for-collaborative-investing/

Airtel Africa’s network expansion adds over 1,500 base stations in Nigeria, boosting broadband capacity and extending connectivity to underserved areas. Read More: https://punchng.com/airtel-africa-deploys-1500-base-stations-in-one-year/

The Nigerian government plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council to protect the country’s fast-growing digital economy from cyber t Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-protect-digital-economy-from-cyber-threats/

The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Asaba and Warri, Delta State have a combined capacity of 40,000 standard cubic metres of gas per day, enough to serve more than 2,000 vehicles, including tricycles. This was disclosed by the Project Manager of NIPCO Gas Limited, Achibe Victor Attah, at the inauguration of the stations, adding […]

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Delta State government is set to commence aggressive tree planting in Asaba, and other commercial cities across the state. As a prelude to the policy, over 40 mango trees on Okpanam road in the state capital, which are said to be standing since colonial era, are to be replanted with other trees. This is as […]

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Former VP Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria has failed its youth, citing a total collapse in economy, security, & education under the current administration. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-not-good-to-current-generation-atiku/

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First Nigerian female professor of Psychiatry •  Olayinka Olusola Omigbodun is a Professor at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. She is also the first female provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. • She attended St. Louis Grammar School, Mokola, Ibadan and the International School, Ibadan, located in the University of Ibadan (UI) for her Ordinary and Advanced Levels. She began her […]