Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina is a major injury doubt for the crucial Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa. Get the latest update. Read More: https://punchng.com/aina-doubtful-for-villas-europa-league-clash/

Ondo police arrest suspected kidnapper Adegbenro Adeola after he and his gang pushed their victim from a moving vehicle during a chase in Akure. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-ondo-kidnapper-nabbed-after-victim-pushed-from-moving-vehicle/

Taiwo Awoniyi missed out on the Premier League Player of Matchweek 35 award despite a standout performance for Nottingham Forest, with Kobbie Mainoo claiming the prize after his match-winning display for Manchester United, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi had been nominated following an impressive outing in Forest’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where Read More: https://punchng.com/mainoo-beats-awoniyi-to-epl-award/

The EFCC has arraigned Oyo businessman Taiwo Sunday over an alleged N123m fraud related to a failed motorcycle supply agreement. Learn more about the case. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-bizman-faces-trial-for-suspected-n123m-fraud/

FCMB offers zero-interest loans up to N10m to women entrepreneurs via its SheVentures program. Boost your business with flexible, affordable financing. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcmb-offers-zero-interest-loans-to-women-entrepreneurs/

PDP governorship candidate Dr. Oluwole Oluyede dismisses claims the Ekiti election will be a coronation, urging voters to uphold democratic values. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-election-not-a-coronation-pdp-candidate-warns/

Datti Baba-Ahmed’s Obi-Kwankwaso claim and criticism of Peter Obi’s election tactics draw sharp rebuttal from the Obidient Movement ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/obidients-fault-datti-over-obi-kwankwaso-claim-election-tactics/

Former Gov. Ganduje states the Supreme Court will settle the Kano emirship tussle, dismissing reports of his endorsement and urging all to await the verdic Read More: https://punchng.com/scourt-will-settle-kano-emirship-tussle-says-ganduje/

Discover why the APC is thriving as its chairman highlights growing popularity, record form sales, and the internal crisis weakening opposition parties. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-thriving-as-opposition-battles-internal-crisis-yilwatda/

Dive into the PDP leadership dispute as Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde’s factions clash over the party’s legitimate structure following a Supreme Court rulin Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-wike-makinde-camps-dispute-leadership-legitimacy/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of its 2027 primaries, citing party support. Read More: https://punchng.com/primaries-apc-waives-screening-for-tinubu/

Nigerian police uncover a N713.9m fraud syndicate, arresting two suspects who allegedly diverted funds from 15 accounts using stolen personal details. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-uncover-n713-9m-fraud-syndicate-arrest-two-suspects/

Lagos State seals Balmoral Convention Centre and Foodies Restaurant over serious sewage violations, warning of strict penalties for non-compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seals-event-centre-restaurant-over-sewage-violations/

Medical foundations provide 35 patients with free craniofacial surgeries for facial tumours at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital in Cross River. Read More: https://punchng.com/35-patients-get-free-craniofacial-surgeries-in-criver/

A man confesses to being paid N500,000 for a Lagos acid attack, but reveals he mistakenly assaulted the wrong person, a spa worker, causing severe injuries Read More: https://punchng.com/i-got-n500000-to-bathe-spa-worker-with-acid-suspect/

A petroleum tanker explosion at Ugwu-Onyeama on the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway caused a massive fire, stranding commuters. No lives were lost in the incident Read More: https://punchng.com/tanker-explosion-on-enugu-onitsha-expressway-leaves-commuters-stranded/

Gunmen killed six people, including five from one family, in a late-night Plateau attack on Nding Susut community, sparking outrage and calls for security. Read More: https://punchng.com/outrage-as-gunmen-kill-six-in-fresh-plateau-attack/

Local government chairmen in Lagos have signed a compact to revitalise Primary Health Centres (PHCs), aiming to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grass Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-councils-sign-agreement-to-improve-phcs/

Nigerian refiners failed to lift $3.13bn in crude in Q1 2026 due to pricing disputes, hindering the country’s domestic crude supply and self-sufficiency go Read More: https://punchng.com/domestic-refiners-dump-3-13bn-crude-over-pricing-disputes/

Anambra police arrest a 22-year-old suspected cultist, Favour Izunna, for his alleged role in multiple killings and kidnappings in Obosi. Firearms recovere Read More: https://punchng.com/22-year-old-suspected-cultist-arrested-over-killings-in-anambra-recover-firearms/

Nigerian aviation ground handlers suspended their planned workers strike over a N9bn debt dispute following the NCAA’s timely intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-workers-halt-strike-after-ncaa-intervention/

Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s jet fuel exports hit 57 million barrels, positioning Nigeria as a key supplier to Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-exceeds-57m-barrels-in-jet-fuel-exports-report/

Gunmen opened fire on mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State’s Barkin Ladi area, leaving several feared dead and many others injured. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-attack-plateau-mourners-during-mass-burial/

Aliko Dangote unveils plans for 20,000MW in power generation, defending his refinery as proof that large-scale industrial projects are possible in Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-eyes-20000mw-power-defends-refinery-investment/

Lagos State intensifies its fight against drug abuse, calling for a coordinated, multi-sector response focused on prevention and early intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pushes-coordinated-action-on-drug-abuse/

Nigeria’s Federal Government bans the use of the ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree recipients to curb abuse and restore academic integrity. Learn about the ne Read More: https://punchng.com/no-dr-title-for-honorary-degree-recipients-fg/

The Nigerian government has ruled out the return of fuel subsidy and price controls despite rising global oil prices caused by US-Iran tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-war-fg-rejects-subsidy-price-control-return/

Global oil prices fall sharply, dropping 11% below $100 a barrel on optimism over a nearing US-Iran peace agreement to end the ongoing Gulf war. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-falls-11-as-us-iran-deal-nears/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirms the Jabi Lake concession will proceed, dismissing emotional pleas and citing lack of past development as reason for refor Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-rules-out-reversal-on-jabi-lake-concession-plan/

A dusk-to-dawn curfew is imposed in Esa Oke, Osun State, amid growing concerns from residents about the health of the monarch, Oba Adeyemi Adediran. Read More: https://punchng.com/curfew-imposed-as-concerns-mount-over-osun-monarch-s-health/

Enugu’s DisCo begins repairs on feeders affected by a heavy rainstorm, which caused a widespread power outage across 12 communities in the metropolis. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-disco-repairs-storm-affected-feeders/

President Ramaphosa says South Africans are not against foreigners, calling for unity and collaboration to address security and immigration concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-south-africans-are-not-against-foreigners-ramaphosa/

INEC has accredited 98 domestic and foreign observer groups for the Ekiti State governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-taps-98-observer-groups-for-ekiti-gov-poll/

Nigerian DisCos improved revenue collection and billing efficiency in Feb. 2026 despite a major drop in power supply, a new NERC report shows. Read More: https://punchng.com/discos-ramp-up-revenue-collection-amid-low-power-supply/

Drama erupts as Senate President Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole clash over amended standing rules, leading to threats of sanctions on the Senate floo Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-threatens-sanctions-as-oshiomhole-protests-rule-change/

PSG advance to a second straight UCL final, holding Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw. Winning 6-5 on aggregate, their defensive grit secures the victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/psg-secure-back-to-back-ucl-final-with-1-1-draw-at-munich/