The director-general of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has been nominated for the Blueprint Newspapers 2025 Responsive Humanitarian Leadership Award. It is in recognition of her outstanding leadership in coordinating timely, structured and impactful humanitarian responses across Nigeria, particularly in moments of crises and vulnerability. The chairman, Editorial Board of Blueprint […]

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has expressed concerns over the sustainability of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) in Nigeria. It revealed that about 80 per cent of the facilities depend heavily on donor funding to remain operational. The chief executive officer of PPDC, Lucy Abagi, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during the launch […]

Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe has directed all Education Secretaries, school administrators, principals and head teachers across the state to immediately activate epidemic prevention and control measures following a confirmed cholera outbreak in Maiduguri and its environs. Engr. Wakilbe, issued the directive in a statement on Monday, […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing strike action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) following the recent wave of abductions involving teachers and students, particularly the incident in Oyo State. In a statement issued by NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the labour centre expressed solidarity with teachers across […]

Bandits have reportedly abducted 6 students of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State in the late hours of Tuesday. The Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Hon. Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the incident to newsmen stating that security agencies had launched operations to secure the safe return of the abducted students. “The […]

The Senate yesterday condemned the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and a toddler in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on the nation’s future and demanding the immediate rescue of all those still being held captive. The upper chamber also called on the Federal Government to strengthen and […]

Families of 13 travellers abducted along the Biu–Damaturu Road through the Kamuya axis of Borno State have appealed to the Federal Government, Borno State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of their loved ones. The victims were reportedly abducted on April 15, 2026, when suspected Boko Haram insurgents intercepted […]

The Nigerian Navy is inviting almost everyone to dinner as it rolls out the drums in celebration of what is, unarguably, 70 eventful years of service to the nation. In an individual’s life, 70 years are remarkable. The Holy Book noted that a man’s lifespan is 70. But those seafarers are not having any of […]

Since his adoption and subsequent ratification by a faction of the opposition PDP as its candidate for the 16 January 2027 presidential election, and his clearance by the court, former President Goodluck Jonathan has kept mute about the developments, provoking confusion in the polity about his intentions. The post ANALYSIS: 2027: Will former President Jonathan run? The implications appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Written By: KARIMATU MUSA DILLI, Abuja Before electric blenders became common, many families relied on the traditional grinding stone to prepare their meals. It was an important kitchen tool used mainly for grinding peppers, tomatoes, onions and other cooking ingredients. The grinding stone consisted of a large flat stone and a smaller hand-held stone used […]

THE Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The post Owo church attack: Court sentences 4  terrorists to death by hanging appeared first on Vanguard News.

Grief and painful memories filled the air as police operatives recovered two decomposing bodies from a forest on the Benin-Lagos Expressway in Edo State. The victims were among several people kidnapped last month from Ekiadolor community by a notorious gang operating on the Benin-Lagos and Benin-Akure Highways. A survivor, whose 66-year-old mother was killed in […]

Maryam Shettima Ibrahim, widely known as Maryam Shetty, is a Nigerian physiotherapist, social development advocate and public policy enthusiast from Kano State. Her career spans healthcare delivery, youth empowerment, governance advocacy and philanthropy. She represents a generation of Northern Nigerian professionals who have moved from clinical and technical professions into broader civic engagement and national […]

The chairman of African Democratic Congress ADC electoral committee for Adamawa State, Dr Nicholas Msheliza, has turned the tables on former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Babachir Lawal, accusing him of personally directing the rigging of last month’s presidential primary of the party in his home state. The post You’re the rigger, not Atiku,  ADC RO fires back at Babachir appeared first on Vanguard News.

After over two years of respite from the perennial traffic congestion along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, container-laden articulated trucks and fuel tankers, yesterday,  resurfaced around the Mile 2-Berger Yard axis, causing massive gridlock and obstructing vehicular movement after blocking access and adjoining roads. The post Gridlock returns as trucks shut Mile 2 axis of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Professor Dapo Akande, the Nigerian-born United Kingdom’s candidate for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term. Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu gave this indication when he received Akande and other officials from the British High Commission during […]

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources and Foreign Affairs, Odein Ajumogobia, has advocated for the strengthening of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, as the arrowhead of development agencies in the Niger Delta region. Ajumogobia, who made the call as the keynote speaker at the NDDC Law and Development Summit in Port Harcourt, stressed the […]

The Federal Government has relocated the operational headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) from Abuja to Kano State in a major policy shift aimed at accelerating efforts to combat desertification, land degradation and climate change across Nigeria’s northern frontline states. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, announced the relocation, yesterday, […]

Bandits attacked Dangulbi village, Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing 20 people and causing an exodus in the community for fear of repeated attacks. The gunmen struck on Sunday, leaving scores of residents displaced as gunmen reportedly stormed the community in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately, looting shops and forcing villagers to flee into […]

The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,398 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,385 per dollar on Tuesday. The post Naira now N1,398 /$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for  immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states. The post Senate to FG, security agencies: Deploy all resources to rescue kidnapped school children appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Olakunle Olasanmi, James Kwen and David Tarka, Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their role in the 2022 terrorist attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, where 43 worshippers were killed and many others injured. Delivering judgement on Wednesday, Justice Emeka […]

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced the Net Billing Regulations 2026, allowing electricity consumers in Nigeria to generate solar power for their own use and sell excess electricity to the national grid. The new framework is designed to ease Nigeria’s persistent electricity shortfall by encouraging the adoption of renewable energy and improving power […]

In July 2025, Atiku Abubakar sent a letter to the chairman of his ward in Jada Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The letter was brief but consequential. After more than two decades, Nigeria’s most persistent presidential contender formally ended his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. Months later, he collected his membership card with the […] The post Why Atiku Abubakar Left PDP for ADC in Nigeria’s Opposition Realignment 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

FCMB’s Senior VP, George Ogbonnaya, highlights that Nigerian SMEs need robust infrastructure, skills, and digital transformation, not just financing, to th Read More: https://punchng.com/smes-need-infrastructure-beyond-financing-senior-vp-fcmb/

Scores of students and staff at an Ijebu-Ode school were hospitalised after a fresh Ogun gas leak, the third in two months. Learn about the ongoing investi Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-school-hit-by-fresh-gas-leak-scores-hospitalised/

Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal demands urgent security action after fresh bandit attacks claim over 20 lives in Tureta, Sokoto State. Learn more abo Read More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-demands-action-after-fresh-sokoto-bandit-attacks/

Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan dismiss speculations, insisting he is not in the 2027 presidential race. Find out more about the cla Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-not-in-2027-race-associates-insist/

Africa can raise over $469bn in annual revenue without tax hikes, says AfDB. Discover how improved administration and digitisation can boost Africa tax rev Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-can-raise-469bn-without-tax-hikes-afdb/

Adamawa APC dismisses social media reports of changes to its primaries list, insisting results remain intact. Learn more about the alleged replacements and Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-debunks-changes-to-adamawa-primaries-list/

IFC and Standard Chartered launch a $300m risk-sharing facility to boost supply chain finance for businesses across eight African countries, including Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/ifc-standard-chartered-launch-300m-finance-facility/

Nigerian banks generated N209bn from account maintenance fees in Q1 2026, a 14% increase. Discover which banks earned the most from these charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-make-n209bn-from-account-maintenance-fees-in-three-months/

Nigerian consumers can now sell excess solar power to Discos under new Net Billing Regulations 2026. Monetise your surplus renewable energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/consumers-can-sell-excess-solar-power-to-discos-fg/

Police detain an INEC official and question Wike’s aide over the alleged unauthorized voter data leak involving actor Emeka Ike. Get the full story on Punc Read More: https://punchng.com/voter-data-leak-police-detain-inec-official-quiz-wikes-aide/

Imo State’s Education Commissioner, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, sparked controversy after a viral video showed him shutting down a private school. Learn about Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-state-commissioner-the-camera-and-the-chaos/

Chief Dumle Maol awards N11m to Ogoni quiz winners and pledges to upgrade a dilapidated primary school in Khana LGA, boosting Ogoni education. Read More: https://punchng.com/quiz-winners-get-n11m-philanthropist-promises-school-upgrade/