A major flood submerges the collapsed Moro Bridge in Kwara, stranding commuters on the Ilorin–Igbeti highway. The incident has disrupted transport and trad Read More: https://punchng.com/commuters-stranded-as-flood-submerges-collapsed-kwara-bridge/

Nutritionists warn that eating spoiled tomatoes, even when cooked, can lead to serious health issues like organ failure, cancer, and food poisoning. Read More: https://punchng.com/spoiled-tomatoes-can-trigger-organ-failure-say-nutritionists/

The EFCC apologises for its operatives’ invasion of Uyo Teaching Hospital and alleged assault on surgeons, which sparked protests from medical staff. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-apologises-as-surgeons-protest-uyo-hospital-invasion/

A meeting between the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and INEC to resolve the party’s leadership crisis has ended in a deadlock, failing to reach a resolutio Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-inec-talks-over-leadership-crisis-end-in-deadlock/

The APC and Accord parties trade blame after gunmen launched an Osun political attack on the Accord secretariat in Osogbo, causing significant damage. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-accord-trade-blame-over-attack-on-osun-secretariat/

An Ogun State court sentences 14 waste offenders to two weeks in jail or a fine for indiscriminate waste disposal, citing public health violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-court-jails-14-waste-offenders/

FCMB boosts financial literacy by promoting a savings culture among students across Nigeria, teaching essential money management and budgeting skills. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcmb-promotes-savings-culture-among-students/

Aliko Dangote addresses a critical port shortage in West & Central Africa, calling for private investment to boost logistical resilience and efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/west-central-africa-face-port-shortage-dangote/

The arrest of Justice Crack in Nigeria raises alarms about the state of free speech. Is citizen criticism a crime? A look at a case testing democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/justice-crack-when-does-a-state-fear-its-citizens/

As the US-Iran crisis continues, the Nigerian crude price is surging towards $120 per barrel due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising tensions Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-crisis-nigerian-crude-nears-120/

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) provides mental health management training for officers to cope with job-related traumatic stress. Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-trains-officers-in-mental-health-management/

Discover the shocking reality of Nigeria’s pension crisis. 23 states are failing to implement pension reforms, leaving retirees to suffer despite rising re Read More: https://punchng.com/states-cruel-war-against-pensioners/

Julius Abure files a Supreme Court appeal to challenge the Nenadi Usman faction’s leadership of the Labour Party and offers free 2027 election forms. Read More: https://punchng.com/abure-files-scourt-appeal-offers-aspirants-free-lp-forms/

Get the full results from the APC senate primaries. See major upsets as political heavyweights fall, governors win, and consensus deals shape the 2027 race Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-senate-primaries-daniel-amosun-rochas-crash-abiodun-uzodimma-bello-win/

Women and youth groups in Nasarawa State rally support for Prof. Mohammad Sani Haruna’s gov bid, citing his development track record with NASENI. Read More: https://punchng.com/gov-bid-nasarawa-women-youths-rally-support-for-ex-naseni-boss/

Condemning the EFCC hospital raid on Uyo Teaching Hospital. The Gestapo-style invasion involved assaults, teargas, and terrorizing patients and staff. Read More: https://punchng.com/efccs-gestapo-raid-on-uyo-teaching-hospital/

A court sustains the arrest warrant for ex-minister Sadiya Farouq over alleged fraud. The EFCC continues its prosecution for alleged diversion of public fu Read More: https://punchng.com/court-sustains-arrest-warrant-against-ex-minister-sadiya-farouq/

The Gbong Gwom Jos reveals land grabbing, not communal clashes, is the true motive behind the persistent Plateau killings, urging for unity against violenc Read More: https://punchng.com/land-grabbing-real-motive-for-plateau-killings-gbong-gwom/

Governor Umar Namadi hails aspirants who withdrew from the Jigawa Reps primary, describing their sacrifice as crucial for APC party unity for the 2027 poll Read More: https://punchng.com/namadi-hails-jigawa-reps-aspirants-withdrawal-from-race/

A House of Representatives aspirant in Plateau State, Paul Masiyer, rejects the APC primary result, alleging no direct primaries were held in any ward. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-reps-aspirant-contests-apc-primary-result/

A Kwara group donates solar-powered boreholes to vulnerable communities in Benin Republic, improving access to clean water and public health. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-group-donates-solar-powered-boreholes-to-vulnerable-communities/

The US is bolstering Ebola screening for travelers from outbreak areas after an American contracts the virus. Learn about the new CDC public health measure Read More: https://punchng.com/us-tightens-ebola-screening-as-american-contracts-virus-2/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened over 70 aspirants for its 2027 governorship primaries, a process praised as transparent and professional Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-screens-70-gov-aspirants-for-primaries/

A coalition of Lagosians in the diaspora endorses Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for governor in 2027, citing his experience and leadership qualities. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagosians-in-diaspora-endorse-hamzat-for-gov/

At her husband's 40th birthday, a mother uncovers a secret in her best friend's tattoo, leading to revelations about trust, betrayal, and family dynamics.

APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru claims the party is the only viable platform for politicians who want to win elections ahead of the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/politicians-who-want-to-win-elections-should-align-with-apc-national-secretary/

Ex-Gombe Gov. Danjuma Goje rejects purported results from the Gombe APC primary for the Central Senatorial District, urging supporters to await official ne Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-gov-rejects-fake-apc-primary-results-in-gombe-central-urges-calm/

Three people were killed in a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the city, as United States law enforcement authorities launched a major investigation into what police described as a possible hate crime.

After my grandmother's death, a hidden letter in the attic revealed secrets that changed everything about my marriage and home in Portland, Oregon.

Nigeria’s slow rebound in crude oil production to around 1.66 million barrels per day is good news, but it should not be treated as a major victory. After years of painful decline caused by oil theft, pipeline attacks, the departure of foreign oil companies and policy confusion, the recovery simply means the Federal Government has […] The post Nigeria’s oil production: We must do more appeared first on Vanguard News.

By SOLAR Collective May 15, 2026, marked the 80th birthday of one of Nigeria’s most enduring revolutionary intellectuals — Edwin Ikechukwu Madunagu: mathematician, journalist, Marxist theorist, archivist, teacher, agitator, and organiser. For more than five decades, Edwin Madunagu has stood firmly on the side of workers, students, women, peasants, and the oppressed. While governments changed, dictators […] The post Comrade Edwin Madunagu’s long march to 80 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Amra Onize of the University of Abuja has won the 2026 Amnesty International Nigeria Intervarsity Human Rights Debate, topping students from 24 universitie Read More: https://punchng.com/unibuja-student-wins-amnesty-international-intervarsity-debate/

Democracy does not always die with the sound of boots, bullets, or decrees. Sometimes it dies quietly, under the cover of legality, procedure, and familiar political language. The constitution remains intact. Party offices remain open. Primaries are announced. Delegates assemble. Leaders speak solemnly of unity. Yet, behind the ceremony, the substance of democracy may already have […] The post Elite capture and death of democracy, by Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Lawal assumed office on 29 May 2023, as the 5th civilian Governor of Zamfara State. Over the past three years, the governor has advanced reforms and delivered many impactful projects The post Lawal sets up committee for 3rd anniversary of ‘Rescue Administration’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Neymar makes a surprise return to the Brazil squad for his fourth World Cup. See the full 26-man roster named by coach Carlo Ancelotti for the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/neymar-back-in-brazil-squad-for-fourth-world-cup/

Reports indicate Pep Guardiola is leaving Man City after this season, ending his trophy-filled tenure. Could this weekend be his farewell? Read More: https://punchng.com/pep-guardiola-set-to-leave-manchester-city-reports/