An analysis reveals the Nigerian Presidency’s forex spending hit N34bn in two years, primarily for foreign travel, raising public scrutiny. Read More: https://punchng.com/travels-presidency-spends-n34bn-on-forex-in-two-years/

The Kano State government investigates a health scare in Gamji Village following reports of suspected diphtheria and meningitis cases, taking immediate act Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-probes-diphtheria-meningitis-scare-in-community/

Nigeria’s Rivers United are on the brink of CAF Champions League elimination after a 1-0 home defeat to Zambia’s Power Dynamos, leaving them bottom of Grou Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-united-on-brink-of-champions-league-exit/

Torkwase Nyiekaa The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has outlined a bold vision for building resilient, efficient, and future-ready port infrastructure as Nigeria prepares to co-host the Investopia Global Lagos Summit,…

Despite the resumption of members of the Osun State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) after nearly a year of strike, career heads in the local governments have not been working with the council officials elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. OSUN DEFENDER reports that Osun NULGE leadership on […] The post Osun LG Chairmen, Career Heads Yet to Align Despite Resumption  appeared first on OsunDefender.

Victor Osimhen reaches a major milestone, scoring his 200th career goal to help Galatasaray defeat Kayserispor 4-0 in the Turkish Super Lig. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-scores-200th-career-goal/

Goldberg Lager celebrates Nigerian football fans with ‘Our Beat, Our Gold,’ a tribute film capturing the passion, resilience, and unity of the fandom. Read More: https://punchng.com/goldberg-honours-nigerian-football-fans-with-tribute-film/

The Olufon of Ifon in Osun State, Oba Peter Ipadeola, has said that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, is the godfather of all crowned monarchs in Yorubaland. Oba Ipadeola claims that he doubts the paternity of any Yoruba monarch who could not trace his source to Ile-Ife, adding that Ile-Ife is the origin […] The post Paternity Of Any Yoruba Monarch Who Cannot Trace His Source To Ile-Ife Is Doubtful – Olufon appeared first on OsunDefender.

Inaugurate Projects At Rugar Balarabe. Mohammed Abubakar As part of efforts to enhance cultural heritage, Yobe state Governor Dr. Mai Mala Buni today attended the finals of the annual Machina…

  A 27-year-old man, Vincent Moses, has been remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Ado-Ekiti over alleged burglary and theft of electrical items valued at ₦5.38 million. Moses was brought before the Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court, where Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun granted an ex parte application by the prosecution for his remand pending legal […] The post Man Remanded in Ekiti Over Burglary, Theft of Electrical Items appeared first on OsunDefender.

Chinwendu Nnadozie A suspected terrorist group has attacked Agwara local government area, killing one and razed down the United Missionary Church of Africa (UMCA) and a police station in the…

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election, pledging 5 million votes for his re-e Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-transport-union-promises-tinubu-5m-votes/

Explore Nigeria’s event industry, where a lack of regulation and weak contracts fuel disputes between planners and vendors in a multi-billion economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-nigerias-event-industry-where-planners-vendors-turn-dream-occasions-into-nightmares-2/

Nigerian petroleum marketers urge the Federal Government to provide a crude subsidy for local refineries to prevent a sharp increase in petrol prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-price-surge-sparks-calls-for-crude-subsidy/

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum and NSDC partner to boost the Nigeria sugar industry, aiming for self-sufficiency, job creation, and industrial growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngf-nsdc-partner-to-drive-sugar-industry-expansion/

The World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations is in Nigeria to discuss accelerating economic growth, job creation, and private sector investment. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-hosts-world-bank-talks-on-jobs-investment/

Gbenga Faturoti An aide to Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Bolaji Akinola has dismissed the claim by Osun State Assembly that his principal is involved in disbursing…

Nigeria’s VDL Technologies announces plans for global expansion into Africa and Europe, leveraging its digital services and skill-based gaming platforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/vdl-technologies-targets-africa-europe-expansion/

Nigeria’s government calls for engineering-driven solutions like mechanization and irrigation to achieve food security and boost industrial growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-urges-engineering-focus-to-tackle-food-insecurity/

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and vandals in separate operations, successfully rescuing three abducted victims unhurt. Read More: https://punchng.com/13-suspected-kidnappers-arrested-as-police-free-three-abducted-victims/

By Sola Fásure I make this call in my personal capacity, not on behalf of any person, party, group or organization. Our nation has arrived at a critical moment. We can no longer comfort ourselves with the illusion that all is well. The ship of state is adrift, and every day that uncertainty at the […] The post PERSPECTIVE: Calling On The Patriots: The President Is Incapacitated appeared first on OsunDefender.

Traders and residents raise alarm over a large refuse dump near Magboro Market in Ogun, fearing a disease outbreak due to improper waste disposal. Read More: https://punchng.com/traders-fear-disease-outbreak-as-refuse-takes-over-ogun-market/

Lagos Assembly invites community leaders for a meeting following the controversial Makoko demolition, which has left many residents homeless and in distres Read More: https://punchng.com/makoko-demolition-lagos-assembly-to-meet-community-leaders-tuesday/

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command intercepted 415 live cartridges on the Calabar–Itu Highway, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/415-live-cartridges-intercepted-in-aibom/

……… Interpreting Loyalty Long before our current season of twists, turns, and tales of the unexpected, Nigeria has grappled with the meaning and limits of “loyalty” within its political framework. The question is neither new nor incidental; rather, it sits at the very heart of the country’s political evolution and recurring instability. Nigeria’s political history […] The post Editorial: Fidelity To Principles appeared first on OsunDefender.

Whenever Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, indulgences in his now accustomed fits and starts, I am usually compelled to take another look at the postulation of English philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon, to the effect that “reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” Bacon wrote in […]

Gunmen attacked Agwara in Niger State, killing one person, abducting five, and setting a church and police station ablaze amid escalating violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-attack-gunmen-kill-one-set-church-police-station-ablaze/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over what it described as widespread coercion of civil servants across several states to register for the ongoing electronic registration exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC alleged […] The post ADC Raises Alarm, Alleges Forced APC E-Registration of Civil Servants appeared first on OsunDefender.

PenCom and PFAs have launched a new self-service platform for pension data recapture, allowing RSA holders to easily update their personal records online. Read More: https://punchng.com/pencom-pfas-unveil-self-service-data-recapture-platform/

Ingryd Academy launches a digital tech training platform offering global, on-demand access to courses in AI, cybersecurity, and more, plus on-site exams. Read More: https://punchng.com/tech-training-firm-expands-access-with-digital-platform/

A pro-Wike group has called on President Tinubu to sack his aide, Daniel Bwala, for his verbal attacks on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike amid the Rivers crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-crisis-pro-wike-group-urges-tinubu-to-sack-bwala/

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde declares he has no godfather, crediting his political success to God during the state’s 50th-anniversary thanksgiving service. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-shame-i-have-no-godfather-makinde/

Abia Governor Alex Otti addresses the Labour Party crisis, calling Peter Obi’s exit regrettable and seeking reconciliation with Julius Abure’s faction. Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-crisis-otti-regrets-obis-exit-seeks-abures-return/

A heated clash erupts between Senator Ali Ndume and House spokesman Philip Agbese over a tax law probe amid accusations of falsified legislation. Read More: https://punchng.com/heated-confrontation-ndume-house-spokesman-clash-over-tax-law-probe/

Accuses Oyetola, UBA of Complicity The Osun State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over what it described as the illegal handling and diversion of billions of naira belonging to local governments in the state by All Progressives Congress (APC) Yes/No chairmen, allegedly facilitated by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega […] The post Osun Assembly Alleges Diversion Of N50bn LG Funds By APC Chairmen appeared first on OsunDefender.

Lagos State reaffirms its commitment to retiree welfare by disbursing over N1bn in accrued pension rights to 543 retired public servants. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-disburses-n1bn-pension-to-543-retirees/