The Federal Government will demolish damaged sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. Reconstruction aims to increase headroom and will be completed by June. Read More: https://punchng.com/damaged-portion-of-iddo-bridge-for-demolition-umahi/

SERAP files a lawsuit against INEC over N55.9bn in missing funds for the 2019 elections, citing a damning report from the Auditor-General. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-faces-legal-heat-over-missing-n55-9bn-2019-election-funds/

APC’s Osun poll candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, declares he has no real challenger for the 2026 election, calling it a ‘penalty kick’ for his party. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-i-have-no-competitor-apc-candidate-oyebamiji-boasts/

Rivers State lawmakers allege a plot to halt Gov. Fubara’s impeachment, citing gross misconduct. This escalates the political crisis with Nyesom Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-ends-lg-tours-assembly-alleges-plot-to-stall-fubaras-impeachment/

Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death sparks legal action against a Lagos hospital for alleged medical negligence. An anaesthesiologist has been suspended. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-lawyers-write-lagos-hospital-doctor-suspended/

The Abia State Government warns APC bigwigs to stop manufacturing a rift between Governor Alex Otti and President Bola Tinubu for political gain. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-forcing-enmity-between-otti-tinubu-abia-slams-apc-bigwigs/

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettim Read More: https://punchng.com/resident-doctors-suspend-planned-nationwide-strike-2/

Edo State police have arrested suspects who looted and vandalised a livestock market in Ekpoma during a protest against rising insecurity in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-looters-after-mob-attack-on-edo-livestock-market/

Ondo police command is set to prosecute 25 suspected cultists arrested during a foiled initiation ceremony in the Uso area following an intelligence tip. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-suspected-cultists-to-face-trial-in-ondo/

Kogi State has commenced the rehabilitation and upgrade of nine livestock markets to boost productivity and enhance the livestock value chain. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-begins-rehabilitation-upgrade-of-nine-livestock-markets-2/

Discover how nuisance taxes, illegal levies, and extortion by officials and louts in Nigeria undermine new tax laws and cripple small businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuisance-taxes-undermine-new-tax-laws/

Despite record profits, Nigeria’s NNPC is burdened by massive internal debts. A full NNPC cleanup through privatization is vital for fiscal discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/clean-up-nnpc/

Borno Governor Zulum projects over 2 million new members during the APC digital membership registration, aiming to strengthen internal democracy in the sta Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-projects-2m-registered-apc-members-in-borno/

Victims of the Bodija explosion demand the fair disbursement of a N30bn federal fund, citing untouched money and previous unfair compensation from Oyo Stat Read More: https://punchng.com/bodija-explosion-victims-demand-n30bn-disbursement/

Anambra Police arrest a 26-year-old man for the alleged murder of his 35-year-old lover over infidelity suspicions. Get details on the Ekwulobia case. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-arrested-over-lovers-murder-in-anambra/

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House slams musician KWAM1 over his protest letter alleging deliberate exclusion from the selection process for the next Awujale. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ruling-house-slams-kwam1-over-protest-letter-to-abiodun/

Analyzing how a hypothetical Trump presidency could lead to a global economic takeover through tariffs and the invasion of Venezuela for its oil reserves. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-venezuela-and-the-global-economic-takeover/

Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League newboys Agama FC are not deterred by the prospect of playing their... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE death of legend­ary musician Nicholas Zakaria has left fans anxious about the fu­ture of the Khiama Boys Band.... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

THE directive from top police commanders to ban “ambush” roadblocks is not just a welcome policy shift; it is a necessary restoration... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

POLITICAL EDITOR THE Zanu PF youth league has implored young people to move away from divisive politics and instead focus on development... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Blessings Mashaya and Hazel Marimbiza MANY parents and guardians around the country with children at school say they are overwhelmed by the... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) says strong partnerships with the government and other stakeholders remain critical in advancing children’s welfare across... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Tapiwa Chirume THREE pedestrians were killed in two separate horrific road traffic ac­cidents on the country’s major highways within just 48 hours,... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ZIMBABWE’S prisons are severely overcrowded, with Prosecutor-General Loice Matanda-Moyo calling on prosecutors to actively pursue non-custodial sentences... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER AN apostolic faith leader who is facing allegations of cyberbullying was denied bail by a Harare magistrate... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

HEALTH experts in Bulawayo have expressed concern over the declining uptake of volun­tary medical male circumci­sion (VMMC), as it is one of... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia promises to clear all outstanding pensions and gratuities for retirees accrued between 2023 and 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-to-clear-2023-2025-pension-gratuity/

ANTHONY KILA Over the past twenty to thirty years, India has established itself as a prominent centre for medical and health tourism on the global stage, drawing patients from all… The post The Health Tourism-Led Economy Of India appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

On 3rd January, 2026, America’s President, Donald Trump, sent US special forces into a private residence in Caracas to abduct Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, for… The post Trump’s Much Ado About Venezuela appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

For the eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s reign as President, Abubakar Malami held sway as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, he did little to… The post No Tears For Malami appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

There is no doubt that Nigeria needs Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to be able to tackle our economic problems, but how do we achieve this because of insecurity? How do… The post $1trn Economy Achievable With FX Stability, Says Tunde Lemo appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Torkwase Nyiekaa Former federal lawmaker and climate change advocate, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has warned that Nigerians must brace for increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, stressing that recent unusual rainfall in… The post Climate Change Act 2021 Crucial As Unpredictable Weather Hits Nigeria appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Raphinha scored twice in Saudi Arabia as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Raphinha’s 73rd-minute winner came in a fortuitous manner after he slipped while shooting and the shot deflected off Madrid defender Raúl Asencio to fool goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The clasico […]

The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation,NDIC has declared a second liquidation dividend of ₦24.3 billion. The N24.3bn derived from debt recovery, sale of physical assets, and realisation of investments, will be… The post NDIC Announces ₦24.3bn Additional Payout to Heritage Bank Customers Exceeding ₦5m appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

MANCHESTER, England — Managerless Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. At the end of a week that saw the storied Premier League team and 13-time FA Cup winner fire head coach Ruben Amorim, the loss at Old Trafford has likely consigned United to another trophyless […]