NNPC’s staggering N17.5 trillion bill for fuel subsidy and pipeline security raises serious questions about transparency and fiscal management in Nigeria’s Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpcs-n17-5tn-pipeline-security-fuel-subsidy-bill/

Nigerian pro boxing is on the rise as diaspora talents like Elizabeth Oshoba and Lawrence Okolie return for historic fights, boosting the sport’s global pr Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-pro-boxing-faces-resurgence-as-talents-return/

US lawmakers visit Nigeria’s IDP camps, witnessing harrowing conditions firsthand. Learn about the US Congress’s calls for action on religious persecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-congress-panels-talk-tough-over-nigeria-idp-crisis/

How tall is Gru from Despicable Me? Gru is 6 feet 11 inches (210 cm) tall, while the average minion stands around 109 cm, making them much shorter than him.

By: Oluyinka Oladoyinbo The Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan will, on Saturday, hold its fifth convocation ceremony with no fewer than 50 of the graduating students bagging first class degree. The event, which culminates the founder’s week of the institution, will see 183 students graduating from the institution. The vice chancellor of the institution, […]

Over 2800 athletes from nine states are set to participate in the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, a key initiative to develop regional talent. Read More: https://punchng.com/2800-athletes-for-2nd-niger-delta-games/

Nigeria’s diplomatic machinery jolted back to life after nearly three years of vacancy when President Bola Tinubu earlier this week finally released his long-awaited ambassadorial nominee list. The post Ambassadorial list: Senior lawyers pick holes, harp on rigorous vetting appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu’s directive on police withdrawal from VIPs is critical for Nigeria’s security. This policy must be fully implemented to protect citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-withdrawal-tinubu-must-not-waver/

An Ogun State High Court has nullified the impeachment of Wale Adedayo, Chairman of Ijebu East LG, ruling it unconstitutional. He was awarded N30m. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-nullifies-ogun-ex-lg-chairs-impeachment/

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has delisted all BDCs that failed to meet new capital and licensing requirements by the November 2025 deadline. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-delists-non-compliant-bdcs/

The Cross River Assembly has sacked Bekwarra LG Chairman, Theresa Ushie, for gross misconduct. Lawmakers ordered a by-election within 30 days. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-assembly-sacks-lg-chair-orders-by-election/

Nigeria’s palm oil shortage leads to dangerous adulteration. Discover how a new carbon credit program could boost production and ensure food safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/adulterated-palm-oil-and-nadals-carbon-shot/

Nigeria begins diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained Nigerian aircraft and its soldiers held for alleged airspace violatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-diplomatic-talks-with-bfaso-over-detained-aircraft-soldiers/

President Tinubu has sent the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper to the House of Representatives for approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-sends-2026-2028-fiscal-framework-to-reps/

The US proposes requiring visa-free travelers to disclose 5 years of social media history for ESTA applications to enhance national security screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-proposes-five-year-mandatory-social-media-disclosure-for-visa-free-travellers/

An analysis of the public confrontation between Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and Governor Ademola Adeleke over public conduct and decorum. Read More: https://punchng.com/mrs-tinubus-crassness-meets-adelekes-indiscipline/

The High Court of Lagos State sitting in Igbosere, has issued far-reaching pre-emptive orders restraining Industrial and General Insurance Plc, IGI, and The Four H Nigeria Limited from transferring or tampering with a large expanse of land in the Lekki Peninsula after a property development company, Bravematt Property and Investment Limited, alleged that it had already paid N21.5 billion for the property. The post Court stops transfer of 13-hectare Lekki property in N21.5bn sale dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.

Explore the deepening PDP crisis as factions backed by Nyesom Wike and party governors clash over who INEC officially recognises as the party’s leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-chaos-wike-makinde-forces-revive-war-over-inecs-nod/

The Lagos State Government is set to demolish all buildings and structures illegally erected under high-tension power lines to ensure public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-to-demolish-buildings-under-high-tension-power-lines/

Nigeria’s government plans a massive N17.89tn loan for the 2026 budget amid a widening deficit, sparking concerns over debt sustainability and stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pushes-for-n17-89tn-new-loans-to-finance-2026-budget/

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, Prof. Simon Ortuanya has come under fresh pressure to step down from the office over his alleged tempering with the documents of the former Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The post UNN VC under pressure to resign over Uche Nnaji’s certificate appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister states no local firms have deep offshore drilling capacity, citing high costs and the need to avoid middlemen to stay competit Read More: https://punchng.com/no-nigerian-firm-can-handle-deep-offshore-drilling-minister/

The Ooni of Ife endorses the Canada-Africa summit (CARTHE) 2026, a major real estate, tourism, and hospitality exchange to boost bilateral relations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ooni-of-ife-backs-canada-africa-summit/

Nigeria has the highest number of unenforced judgments from the ECOWAS Court of Justice, with 50 outstanding rulings, highlighting a regional non-complianc Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-court-nigeria-tops-countries-ignoring-judgments/

Former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, was arraigned for an alleged N5bn fraud. She pleaded not guilty to all charges and was barred from foreign travel. Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-n5bn-fraud-ex-minister-stella-oduah-arraigned-barred-from-foreign-trips/

President Tinubu forms a high-level committee to resolve N1.5tn in unpaid contractor debts in Nigeria, expressing grave displeasure over the backlog. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-raises-panel-to-settle-n1-5tn-contractor-debts/

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the Accord Party ticket for the Osun 2026 election after defecting from the PDP, expressing confidence in his victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-after-accord-ticket-win/

By: Martin Metieh The most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken has found that investing in a stable climate, healthy nature and land, and a pollution-free planet can deliver trillions in additional global GDP, avoid millions of deaths and lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and hunger. The Global Environment […]

Ekiti Airport officially opens for commercial flights after a N49.7bn investment, aiming to boost state infrastructure, logistics, tourism, and investment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-airport-opens-as-state-expands-infrastructure/

Edo State disputes ex-Gov. Obaseki’s claim on hotel investment. A commissioner states the Radisson Hotel project incurred a N25bn debt, not N2bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-disputes-obasekis-claim-on-hotel-investment/

NNPC resumed large-scale petrol importation, supplying 1.56bn litres in November to stabilize the market and boost national stock amid low local output. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-others-imported-1-56bn-litres-petrol-in-november-report/

Lagos State unveils far-reaching reforms to modernise maritime logistics, enhance safety standards, and improve truck operator welfare and fleet quality. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-modernise-maritime-logistics-safety-standards/

Nigeria’s Defence Minister commends the armed forces for their swift intervention that foiled the recent Benin coup, highlighting regional stability effort Read More: https://punchng.com/musa-hails-military-for-foiling-benin-coup/

The Ikeja Customs seizure operation nets N10.1bn in contraband goods over seven months. Discover details on the 476 interceptions and 38 arrests. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikeja-customs-seize-n10bn-goods-arrest-38/

The Edo State Government responds to the Ijaw Youth Council’s marginalisation claim, assuring that Governor Okpebholo’s inclusive administration will addre Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-promises-to-address-iycs-marginalisation-claim/

Nigeria’s Joint Tax Board is transitioning to a new Joint Revenue Board, set to implement new tax laws for a unified revenue administration by 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/jtb-begins-transition-to-implement-new-tax-laws/