The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (SSPWA) has commenced the mandatory health screening of intending pilgrims for the 2026 hajj. It was flagged off at the auditorium of the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, by the chairman of the agency, Alhaji Aliyu Musa. He said the screening was a critical requirement for all intending pilgrims to ensure […]

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie credits the Nigerian national team for her recent FIFPro World XI nomination and discusses her career move. Read More: https://punchng.com/alozie-credits-falcons-for-fifpro-nod/

A contender for the throne of Awujale of ljebuland, Prince Abimbola Yusuf, has commiserated with the Nigerian pugilist, Anthony Joshua, on the loss of his two friends in an auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Yusuf prayed for the quick recovery of Anthony Joshua, who was also involved in the crash. The aspiring monarch commended the […]

Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen agree that striker Victor Boniface requires knee surgery, potentially ending his season and loan spell prematurely. Read More: https://punchng.com/leverkusen-bremen-agree-on-boniface-surgery/

Senegal have qualified for the last 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to a 3-0 thrashing of Benin Republic on Tuesday night. The result confirmed the Teranga Lions as the winners of Group D. Abdoulaye Seck and Habib Diallo gave the West Africans a 2-0 lead, before captain Kalidou Koulibaly was shown […] AFCON 2025: 10 teams qualify for Round of 16, three fixtures confirmed

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri ends 2025 as Africa’s top-ranked player. Discover the final Aruna Quadri ranking and his journey to the world’s top 30. Read More: https://punchng.com/aruna-ends-2025-as-africas-no-1/

Lagos State partners with TECNO to unveil a new mini football pitch at Sura, providing modern sports infrastructure to nurture youth talent and sports. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-unveils-sura-mini-football-pitch/

Lagos State Government has officially cancelled the 2025 edition of the Greater Lagos Fiesta, which was scheduled to take place on December 31, 2025. The decision was announced in a statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile. According to the statement, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu […] Lagos govt cancels Greater Lagos Fiesta, calls for prayers ahead of 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has appealed to the people of the state to remain active, vigilant and conscious of their environment. It also urged the residents to provide credible information to the authorities as a means of promoting the security of life and property in the state. The party further requested […]

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has ordered the closure of Sunseed Oil’s processing facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, following findings of serious air quality violations. It said the action followed multiple complaints and on-site assessments which confirmed that the facility was releasing excessive air emissions beyond permissible limits. A press statement signed […]

Benue State Police Command has successfully thwarted an attempted attack by suspected armed bandits on Owewe village, located in the Ichama community of Okpokwu Local Government Area. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. on December 30, when residents had assembled for a burial ceremony. Security sources disclosed that […] Security operatives repel bandits’ attack in Benue community

Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has expressed concern over the widening gap between increased agricultural production and the growing economic hardship faced by farmers in the state. The governor raised the alarm after a three-day visit to Duguri and Alkaleri local government areas. He said although the farmers recorded bumper harvests, poor pricing and […]

Fire has razed a section of the popular Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, destroying no fewer than 10 shops and goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the agency, it received an emergency call at about 5:50 p.m. reporting […] Goods worth millions of naira destroyed as fire guts Arena Market in Lagos

United States of America (USA’s) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has honoured the deputy commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kebbi State Ojo Patrick Idowu with an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Security and Intelligence. The award is in recognition of his exceptional service, leadership and enduring contributions to national security. The ceremony […]

The paramount ruler of Emohua Kingdom in Rivers State, Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, has described the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a dependable ally and a leader worthy of emulation. Awuse, who is also the chairman of the South-South Monarchs Forum, stated this during Wike’s special Christmas visit to […]

Arsenal have opened a five-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, thanks to a 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night. The Gunners had lost 2-1 to Unai Emery’s men in the reverse fixture three weeks ago and had revenge on their minds. However, there were no goals in the first […] EPL table: Arsenal go 5pts clear after 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa

Professor Sandra Chidinma Duru has kicked against the calls for the scrapping of Computer Studies and Civic Education from Nigeria’s school curriculum. She warned that the move if actualised would undermine national development and democratic values. Duru, a renowned educationist, said the plan would also be major setback, as it would weaken Nigeria’s global competitiveness […]

Adamawa State Government has cancelled an elaborately-planned crossover concert scheduled for the capital, Yola. The concert, an annual event planned to start at 10pm on Wednesday, October 31, and to last into the early hours of January 1, 2026, and for which famous musicians have been invited, will no longer hold. This is as announced […] Insecurity: Adamawa govt cancels crossover concert

As the curtain falls on 2025, it feels fitting to pause, breathe, and look back thoughtfully and honestly at the questions, arguments, hopes, and discomforts that shaped my weekly conversations with readers of my back-page column in Leadership this year. Columns, after all, are not just opinion pieces; they are a public diary of our […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: ‎1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that the implementation of the new tax laws will commence on January 1 as scheduled. The tax reform laws have attracted widespread opposition, with many Nigerians, including opposition figures, calling on the President to suspend the January implementation date. […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning ‎

Lovonus Microfinance Bank has preserved its loan portfolio quality despite economic pressure, reflecting a disciplined approach to lending. Read More: https://punchng.com/mfb-maintains-portfolio-quality-despite-economic-pressure/

In a polity often defined by sharp divisions, political brinkmanship and transactional calculations, Governor Uba Sani’s leadership offers a study in restraint and strategic consensus. At 55, the Kaduna State Governor stands out not for flamboyance, but for methodical governance anchored on institutional reform, inclusion and political maturity. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, […]

LUG West Africa plans to install over 250 EV charging points across Lagos, integrated with solar street lights, to support Nigeria’s EV adoption. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-plans-250-ev-charging-points-across-lagos/

KBL Insurance reaffirms its full commitment to the insurance recapitalisation in Nigeria, aligning with the NIIRA 2025 reform to enhance efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurance-firm-recommits-to-niira-2025/

Learn why 10 Nigerian states plan N4.3tn in state government borrowing to fund 2026 budgets. Experts weigh in on fiscal discipline and debt risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-states-plan-n4-3tn-borrowing-to-fund-2026-budgets/

Dakuku Peterside: The CEO You Hire When Your Brand Is in Trouble Dakuku Peterside and the Discipline of Repair When institutions falter, they rarely announce it. The warning signs are subtler: public trust thins, processes become defensive, memos multiply as decisions thin, and insiders stop explaining themselves. Across the globe, a small number of exceptional […]

Discover 15 practical ways clearing agents can cut costs and improve efficiency. Learn strategies like digital documentation, accurate HS codes, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/15-ways-clearing-agents-can-cut-costs/

The accumulated N720 billion debts owed to local contractors by the Federal Government is not merely an administrative hitch but a scandalous indictment of the state’s fiscal irresponsibility, moral ineptitude, official dishonesty The post The moral burden of N720 billion contractor debts appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A look back at Nigeria in 2025, a year marked by political turmoil, economic hardship, and security challenges, yet defined by the resilient Nigerian spiri Read More: https://punchng.com/2025-trials-turmoil-and-the-nigerian-spirit/

An analysis of the Nigeria security situation, covering terrorism from Boko Haram and ISIS, US military intervention, and internal political challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/peace-not-yet-guaranteed/

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle plays down pressure of the AFCON knockout stage after a perfect group campaign, focusing on improvement for the last 16. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-unfazed-by-knockouts-pressure/

The federal government has categorically stated that it harbours no plans to arrest, detain, or prosecute opposition figures unlawfully. This clarification is in response to a fabricated document circulating in the media, which alleges the establishment of a non-existent multi-agency task force for a purported programme called “ADP4VIP” (Arrest, Detain, Prosecute for Very Important Persons). […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed for ruling on Monday, an Exparte Motion seeking to suspend the implementation of the new tax law. The motion filed by Incorporated… The post High Court To Rule On Suspension Of Tax Laws appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) on his appointment as the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Oyedepo, an indigene of the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, brings a fine record to the new job as a well-decorated prosecutor with the Economic […]

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State yesterday signed the 2026 appropriation and finance bill into law, totalling N515.5 billion. Assenting to the 2026 budget, christened the Budget of Economic Growth and Infrastructural Transformation, is a continuity of the transformation in the education, health, agriculture, infrastructural development and employment sectors to improve the lives of […]

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday led a state government delegation to the funeral prayers of journalists and media workers who lost their lives in a tragic road accident. The victims were among journalists who died on Monday evening in a fatal auto crash along the Billiri–Kumo Road returning from Kaltungo after attending […]