Frustrated with low pay from Uber and Bolt, Lagos drivers are considering creating local ride-hailing apps to gain control over fares and commissions. Read More: https://punchng.com/drivers-consider-local-apps-to-reshape-ride-hailing-business/

A man was beaten and set ablaze in Ogun State over motorcycle theft allegations. The victim later died in the hospital, and police have arrested three susp Read More: https://punchng.com/mob-burns-man-to-death-over-motorcycle-theft-in-ogun/

Adamawa police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old man found hanging from a tree at Bagale Mountain. The public is urged to provide information. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-adamawa-man-found-hanging-from-tree/

A violent clash between NURTW factions erupted in Abuja as the Tajudeen Baruwa-led group moved to reclaim the national secretariat, leaving three injured. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-injured-as-nurtw-factions-clash-over-abuja-secretariat-takeover/

Police have launched a probe into the alleged indecent assault of an eight-month-old infant at a private school in Ogun State after she was found bleeding. Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-assault-of-infant-in-ogun-school-sparks-police-probe/

The Middle Belt Forum issues a militia attacks warning for Taraba and Southern Kaduna, citing intelligence reports of imminent assaults by suspected militi Read More: https://punchng.com/mbf-flags-imminent-militia-attacks-in-taraba-kaduna/

Esther Banquet International’s academy trains young Nigerians in ethical leadership, integrity, and responsibility to drive positive societal change. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-trains-students-in-leadership-integrity/

Sundry Markets, owner of Marketsquare, provided free medical care in Bayelsa to 3,772 residents through its outreach, offering consultations and surgeries. Read More: https://punchng.com/sundry-markets-provides-free-medical-care-to-3772-bayelsa-residents/

We are not surprised that Nigerian Governors’ Forum endorses President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, which directs that all profits from the sale of Nigeria’s crude petroleum and gas be…

Yerima Shettima stresses that protecting human rights is critical for credible 2027 elections and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process. Read More: https://punchng.com/human-rights-key-to-credible-2027-elections-shettima/

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has charged aspirants within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to shed fear and pursue their ambitions with confidence as…

The family of Chief Michael Bello has refuted the claim that their late father, Michael Bello attended a meeting where Ukhomunyio Council of Village Head disclaimed a petition to the…

The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has given March 31, 2026, as a deadline for individuals, professionals, and business owners in the state to file their annual tax returns.…

Jigawa police arrest 29 suspects in a major crackdown on armed robbery, fraud, and other crimes, seizing vehicles, fake cash, guns, and illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-police-arrest-29-suspects-for-armed-robbery/

Fuel prices in the Federal Capital Territory have surged sharply, with petrol now selling for as high as N1,371 per litre at some stations, sparking frustration among consumers. The post Petrol hits N1,371 per litre in Abuja, consumers decry soaring prices appeared first on Vanguard News.

Prominent legal practitioner, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Esq., has called on key custodians of the legal profession in Nigeria—including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Body of Benchers, the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), and the Council of Legal Education (CLE)—to take urgent and decisive steps to restore ethical standards, discipline, and public confidence in the judicial system. The post Ejiofor urges action to rebuild trust in Nigeria’s judiciary appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kano government dismisses reports of snubbing the Emir during the Emir Sanusi Sallah visit, citing a scheduling conflict as the reason for the absence. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-defends-missing-emir-sanusi-sallah-visit/

Oyo State Governor Makinde has approved a N10,000 transport allowance for state workers to cushion the effects of the recent fuel price hike. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-hike-makinde-okays-n10000-transport-relief-for-workers/

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has appointed 39-year-old Chiamaka Nnake as Anambra’s first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-appoints-39-year-old-as-anambras-first-female-ssg/

An aide to Kwara’s governor refutes claims that Kwara North 2027 governorship chances are slim, citing historical election data over regional bias. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abdulrazaqs-aide-faults-dgs-claim-on-kwara-north-chances/

A Sokoto cleric accuses President Tinubu of ignoring Muslims and the northern region after winning their votes with a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2023 elec Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-cleric-tinubu-won-muslims-votes-now-ignores-them/

The FCT Police Command on Monday denied claims circulating on social media that its officers shot at members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at their Garki II headquarters, saying the reports were false and misleading. The post NURTW: Police arrest 7, deny shooting union members appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gbenga Oyekunle, a Kwara APC aspirant, declares his 2027 bid for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, vowing service over self-enrichment. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwara-apc-aspirant-vows-against-self-enrichment/

Amid the PDP crisis in Bauchi, groups are divided over Governor Bala Mohammed’s rumoured defection to APC, with some urging loyalty and others backing his Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-groups-divided-over-bauchi-govs-defection-rumour/

Bauchi APC stakeholders challenge ex-Governor Isa Yuguda to provide evidence for his bribery allegations against Minister Yusuf Tuggar, urging party unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-apc-demand-evidence-over-yuguda-bribery-allegations/

At least nine people were killed in separate IED blasts in Nigeria’s Kwara and Niger states after vehicles detonated explosives planted on local roads. Read More: https://punchng.com/ied-blasts-kill-nine-in-kwara-niger-communities/

FCT Police Command dismisses claims of shooting during the NURTW HQ violence in Abuja. Learn how officers restored order and arraigned Ibikunle Baruwa. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arraign-baruwa-dismiss-shooting-claims-at-nurtw-hq/

A publisher is demanding accountability after Bauchi police allegedly assaulted a journalist during Eid celebrations. Legal action is being pursued for thi Read More: https://punchng.com/publisher-challenges-bauchi-police-over-journalist-attack/

Nigeria’s FG supports teacher upskilling to meet its 70% digital literacy target. Discover NITDA’s plan to equip educators for a tech-driven future. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-backs-teacher-upskilling-to-achieve-70-digital-literacy/

Ex-NFF Secretary-General Bolaji Ojo-Oba, 71, pursues a law degree, inspired by his 7-year court battle after the 2010 World Cup. Discover his journey. Read More: https://punchng.com/nff-court-battles-inspired-me-to-study-law-at-71-ojo-oba/

Nigerian VCs argue for private universities funding from TETFund and NELFUND, calling the current exclusion unfair to students whose parents pay taxes. Read More: https://punchng.com/private-varsities-unfairly-shut-out-of-tetfund-nelfund-says-vc/

A rector calls on the government to establish more polytechnics in Nigeria to provide the practical, technical skills essential for industrial growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-more-polytechnics-to-drive-devt-rector/

Nigeria’s government calls for investment in climate-smart agriculture to tackle climate change impacts and unlock the nation’s vast agricultural potential Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-seeks-investment-to-boost-climate-smart-agriculture/

Nigeria’s health agency warns pregnant women against using the new long-acting Lenacapavir HIV injection due to insufficient safety data for this group. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-warns-pregnant-women-against-taking-lenacapavir-hiv-injection/

A former acting Accountant-General, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, has been jailed for 72 years by a Federal High Court for an N868m fraud committed at the Defence Read More: https://punchng.com/court-jails-ex-agf-nwabuoku-72-years-for-n868m-fraud/

The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed April 3, 2027, for its next local government election. See the full timetable and details. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-holds-lg-election-april-2027-2/