Millions of Nigerian bank customers are stranded as a new airtime rule disrupts USSD transactions. Learn why your bank transfers are failing. Read More: https://punchng.com/customers-stranded-as-new-airtime-rule-disrupts-bank-transfers/

IITA empowers Oyo State youths with training in horticulture, cassava processing, and catfish value addition to boost food security and create jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/iita-trains-youths-on-food-security/

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, pledges to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate development projects after emerging as APC’s consensus candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/zamfara-gov-pledges-more-reforms/

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara assures citizens that all ongoing projects will be completed, despite recent political developments in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-in-high-spirits-says-fubara/

Adamawa APC governorship aspirant, Abdulrahman Haske, alleges irregularities in the state’s primary election, citing issues with collation and voting. Read More: https://punchng.com/primary-adamawa-apc-gov-aspirant-alleges-irregularities/

Nigeria’s poultry industry faces a crisis as rising costs of feed and day-old chicks push eggs and chicken beyond reach, threatening food security. Read More: https://punchng.com/rising-poultry-costs-push-eggs-chicken-beyond-reach/

Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking Green Cards must now apply from their home countries, a new US policy states. Learn how this affects applican Read More: https://punchng.com/us-directs-green-card-applicants-to-apply-from-home-countries/

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, urges APC members to mobilise massively for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming presidential primary election. Read More: https://punchng.com/oborevwori-backs-tinubu/

Nigeria’s Federal Government aims for 2,322 CNG stations nationwide by 2027, expanding gas mobility infrastructure and vehicle conversion to cushion fuel s Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-2322-cng-stations-by-2027/

Nigeria lacks dedicated spinal cord injury treatment centres, leading to increased deaths and disability. Learn how this healthcare gap affects survivors. Read More: https://punchng.com/lack-of-spinal-cord-treatment-centre-decried/

Kwara APC Chairman dismisses circulating primary results, insisting only the national body can release official outcomes. Senator Ashiru’s aide refutes cla Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-apc-senatorial-primary-results-dismissed/

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Bauchi for allegedly stabbing his 70-year-old grandfather to death. Police condemn the Bauchi murder. Read More: https://punchng.com/26-year-old-kills-bauchi-grandpa/

Ohha Microfinance Bank and CRRAN President sue Nigeria Police Force in Enugu over alleged harassment linked to petitions against a magistrate and lawyer, d Read More: https://punchng.com/harassment-enugu-bank-drags-police-to-court/

The Nigerian government is facilitating the reintegration of 1,100 Nigerian returnees from Niger Republic with their families, providing essential support. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-unite-1100-nigerian-returnees-from-n-republic-with-families/

Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, reveals his family almost became homeless in London after the 1975 coup, detailing financial struggles and internationa Read More: https://punchng.com/my-family-almost-became-homeless-after-coup-gowon/

Following a flood incident in Mabushi, FCTA warns Abuja residents near water channels to relocate as the rainy season intensifies to prevent further damage Read More: https://punchng.com/flood-fcta-asks-residents-to-relocate/

A leading oncologist reveals that one in four Nigerians will develop cancer in their lifetime, stressing the importance of prevention and early detection. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-in-four-people-will-develop-cancer-in-lifetime-oncologist/

NDC tells 2027 aspirants to get clearance from its National Selection Committee before purchasing nomination forms. Learn about the new process. Read More: https://punchng.com/get-clearance-before-obtaining-forms-ndc-tells-aspirants/

APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, tells former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi to resign from the party if he’s dissatisfied with its ideals. Read More: https://punchng.com/fayemi-should-quit-apc-if-dissatisfied-says-basiru/

A Rivers man, Gospel Kinanee, is suing the Federal Government and others for N10bn compensation after 18 years of unlawful detention without trial in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-man-detained-for-18-year-without-trial-seeks-n10bn-compensation/

An Ogun teacher has been arrested for allegedly killing his former WASSCE student and spending the ransom on sports betting. Read the full confession. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-drugged-wassce-candidate-spent-ransom-on-sports-betting-ogun-teacher/

Oyo State Police debunk false reports, confirming abducted teachers and students in Oriire LGA are not yet released. Efforts continue for their safe rescue Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-police-deny-release-of-abductees/

Authorities in Morocco have announced Eid Al Adha (also called Eid al-Kabir) 2026 public holiday dates, giving residents a three-day break in May 2026.

APC aspirant for the Ile-Oluji Oke-Igbo Odigbo Federal Constituency Simi Fajemirokun-Ajayi, has dismissed claims that she lacks grassroots support The post Ondo APC Reps aspirant dismisses critics over grassroots support appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, has announced a major policy shift restricting the granting of “adjustment of status” applications within the United States, saying such relief will now be approved only in extraordinary circumstances.

By Jimoh Babatunde Ikogosi, Ekiti — As Nigeria’s hospitality sector places growing emphasis on accessibility and ease of travel, Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort is emerging as a more competitive option for leisure travellers and organisers of meetings, incentives, conferences and events (M.I.C.E). Known for its rare confluence of warm and cold springs and tranquil natural […] The post Ikogosi Resort boosts appeal as improved access sharpens Nigeria’s M.I.C.E. prospects appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senator Ahmed Wadada has won the APC governorship primary in Nasarawa State, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/wadada-wins-nasarawa-apc-governorship-ticket/

Ogun State plans new legislation for stiffer penalties against vandals of public infrastructure, aiming to curb economic sabotage and improve service deliv Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-seeks-stiffer-penalties-for-vandals/

By Jimoh Babatunde The Lagos Continental Hotel has officially commissioned its new Training Academy and staff dormitory, a strategic investment designed to strengthen human capital, improve employee welfare and raise hospitality standards across the property. Speaking at the commissioning, the General Manager, Christoph Schleissing, underlined the academy’s role as a catalyst for cultural change within […] The post Lagos Continental Hotel opens training academy, staff dormitory to boost workforce devt appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The founder and Chief Executive Officer of NTT Global Destinations, Elizabeth Agboola, has called forsustained dialogue and long-term partnerships to drive and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness within the global tourism ecosystem. She also called for a stronger collaboration among government institutions, diplomatic missions, and private sector players to enhance Nigeria’s participation in international […] The post Nigeria’s tourism industry needs long-term partnerships – NTT Global Destinations CEO appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government amidst rising tensions in the West African n Read More: https://punchng.com/senegals-president-sacks-prime-minister/

Gani Adams, on Friday, urged governors and traditional rulers in the South West to tackle the worsening kidnapping and insecurity in the zone The post Gani Adams to S-West govs, monarchs: Time to wage war against kidnapping is now appeared first on Vanguard News.

Politics is not merely the struggle for power; it is the sacred responsibility of leadership, service, justice, and societal transformation. From the foundation so far laid by great philosophers and statesmen throughout history, governance has always been measured by its ability to promote peace, justice, equity, prosperity, accountability, and the protection of the people. Renowned […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto A leading opposition figure in Sokoto State Ambassador Faruk Malami Yabo has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining Nigeria’s democratic system through alleged political infiltration, suppression of opposition parties and attempts to impose what he described as a “one party dominance” across the country. The former diplomat, who […] The post ‘Nigeria’s democracy under threat with APC’s one-party dominance’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Congo’s World Cup squad faces a 21-day isolation period in Belgium before entering the US due to an Ebola outbreak, officials confirm. Learn more about the Read More: https://punchng.com/congo-world-cup-squad-must-isolate-before-entry-to-us-official/

By Chioma Obinna The industrial crisis rocking the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, on Friday deepened as doctors under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, warned of an impending indefinite strike over what they described as deteriorating hospital conditions, unpaid professional allowances and alleged intimidation of union leaders. […] The post DELSUTH doctors threaten indefinite strike over rotting facilities, poor allowances appeared first on Vanguard News.