Discover the top 10 happiest countries in 2026. See why Finland ranks number one and which other nations made the list based on the World Happiness Report. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-happiest-countries-in-2026/

Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu declares promoting Islamic affairs a top priority, pledging state support for Ramadan Tafseer and other religious activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/promoting-islamic-affairs-remains-one-of-my-priorities-sokoto-gov/

A fire outbreak at Akolapo Plaza in Ilorin, Kwara State, was contained by firefighters. The blaze, linked to a solar power fault, affected one shop. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-two-storey-building-in-kwara/

The Abia State Government clarifies the arrest of an injured soldier, Amoke Simon, for alleged fraud shortly after receiving medical support from Governor Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-says-injured-soldier-arrested-after-visiting-otti/

A Cambodian court has upheld a 14-year prison sentence for two journalists jailed for treason over a photo posted from a restricted border area with Thaila Read More: https://punchng.com/cambodia-court-upholds-14-years-jail-for-journalists-over-border-photo/

Get your Nigerian news recap. A man is jailed for life in the UK, PDP factions resume peace talks, and Victor Osimhen returns from his injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-nigerian-jailed-for-life-in-uk-pdp-factions-open-peace-talks-osimhen-returns-from-injury/

The Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni described the initiative as a major step in Nigeria’s transition to a multi-level electricity market. The post NERC, State Regulators Inaugurate FONER To Improve Electricity Regulation   appeared first on Channels Television.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Nigeria’s total capital importation in Quarter 4 2025 stood at US$6,443.48 million, higher than US$5,089.16 million recorded in Q4 2024, indicating an increase of 26.61% on a year on year basis, latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) has said. The report further said when compared to the preceding quarter, [...]

A Nigerian national based in the United States, Ayobami Omoniyi, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison over his role in a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme. The 26-year-old, who held a U.S. Green Card, was convicted for laundering proceeds of fraud through an unlicensed money transmitting operation, according to a statement […] US-based Nigerian, Omoniyi lands in jail for multimillion-dollar wire fraud

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja In a renewed effort to enlighten Nigerians especially those in the rural areas, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Orientation Agency have agreed to embark on massive enlightenment campaigns to combat illegal schemes. During the signing ceremony in Abuja Wednesday, Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stressed [...]

The US leader's comments came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "we do not intend to negotiate". The post Iran ‘Afraid’ To Admit It Wants A Deal, Says Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AfricAI, a Nigeria-based company with a regional remit and presence across 18 African countries, to improve foundational education in Africa through a large-scale digital learning initiative. Under the MoU, Alef Education and AfricAI will launch ‘NextGen Learning Nigeria,’ […] The post Alef Education Signs MoU with AfricAI to Advance Digital Learningin Nigeria through ‘NextGen Learning Nigeria’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected criminals accused of impersonating security personnel to gain access to residential estates and vandalise vehicles across the state. The suspects, Obinna Okeke (27), Emmanuel Anyanwu (38) and Joshua Nkemdirim (31), were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday during a coordinated operation by police [...]

FIFA’s Ethics Committee opens formal proceedings against three FECOFOOT officials for alleged financial misconduct involving the misuse of FIFA funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-probes-congolese-fa-boss-two-others-over-financial-misconduct/

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwudalu Ezeani, for allegedly killing his cousin, 52-year-old Chinedu Ezeani, and concealing the body in a shallow grave at his residence in Afube village, Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on August 1, 2025, around 8 p.m., but the crime remained [...]

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwudalu Ezeani, for allegedly killing his cousin, 52-year-old Chinedu Ezeani, and concealing the body in a shallow grave at his residence in Afube village, Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on August 1, 2025, around 8 p.m., but the crime remained [...]

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured the conviction of two men for trafficking eight children, including some of their biological offspring, for exploitation in Cross River State. The convicts, Mabum Arisha and Mutashu Mabum, both from Mfom 1 Village in Ogoja Local Government Area, were on Monday found guilty [...]

His stance comes as global economies are experiencing energy disruptions from the war between Israel and the US and Iran. The post Israel-Iran War Has Opened Commercial Opportunities For Nigeria — NNPC appeared first on Channels Television.

A United Kingdom court has sentenced a 24-year-old Nigerian, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, to life imprisonment for the murder of a 56-year-old woman, Nila Patel, following a violent attack in Leicester. It was gathered from Leicestershire Police that the incident occurred on June 24, 2025, along Infirmary Road after the convict crashed his car while allegedly under [...]

The resolution spearheaded by Ghana, received 123 votes in favour while three countries: Argentina, Israel and the United States voted against and 52 abstained...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for the release of 118 detained UN staff globally, highlighting a significant increase in arrests in 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-urges-immediate-release-of-118-detained-staff-worldwide/

The Director of MacArthur’s Nigeria Office, Kole Shettima, said the programme is aimed at making a lasting contribution to Nigeria and its future. The post Nigeria Next: MacArthur Foundation unveils new young people-centred initiative for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

UNESCO reports the number of out-of-school children has climbed to 273 million globally, driven by conflict and population growth, per its 2026 report. Read More: https://punchng.com/out-of-school-children-rise-to-273m-globally-unesco/

A prominent political group in Ogun State, the Omoluabi Movement, has announced its rebranding as the Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The…

Israel launches wide-scale strikes on Iran, escalating the conflict despite Trump’s claims that Tehran is secretly negotiating a deal to end the war. Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-strikes-iran-as-trump-says-tehran-wants-deal-to-end-war/

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Lagos and Ogun commends the appointment of AIG Moshood Jimoh, citing his proven track record. Read More: https://punchng.com/pcrc-hails-jimohs-appointment-as-aig-zone-2/

The first phase of the National Single Window - a centralised electronic trade platform aimed at drastically slashing red tape and time for importers and exporters - is scheduled to go ​live on Friday. The post Reforms: Nigeria To Launch Key Digital Platform Friday — Trade Minister Oduwole appeared first on Channels Television.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the Commission in 2024 blocked a contractor engaged by the Ministry of Power from…

Rangers F.C. confirms a 6.5% increase in season ticket prices, aiming to boost revenue for first-team investment amid rising operational costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/rangers-raise-season-ticket-prices-by-6-5/

The latest industry data by PWC has revealed that a staggering N12.5 billion was siphoned from Nigerian telecom consumers over the past years (2019-2023), through escalating digital fraud schemes. This…

LAGOS – About 382 million (21%) African telecom subscribers are projected to be connected to the 5G (fifth-generation) network by 2030, from approximately 12% in 2025. This is according to…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has sacked the Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Shehu Sagagi, as part of ongoing government restructuring Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-sacks-investment-commissioner/

LAGOS – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is targeting over $13 billion from Nigeria’s creative industry by boosting digital skills, infrastructure, and regulation to drive economic diversification. Speaking…

Watching Nigeria’s basic educational system from afar, I write with deep concern about the troubling transformation of our primary and secondary schools from centers of learning into venues for extravagant…

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called for the Yaounde meeting on Wednesday to "launch the next chapter of the multilateral trading system". The post WTO Mulls Future Of Global Trade Under Cloud Of Mideast War appeared first on Channels Television.

There is a certain ritual that has become almost ceremonial in Nigeria’s annual budget season. A president walks into a joint session of the National Assembly, presents a fiscal plan…