An early morning fire has gutted several shops at the Nnewi electronics market in Anambra, destroying goods and property estimated to be worth millions. Read More: https://punchng.com/millions-lost-as-fire-razes-anambra-electronics-market/

A Nigerian woman, Oluranti Akinyemi, tragically dies in the UK from cardiac arrest shortly after arriving for her son’s graduation ceremony. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-woman-dies-after-arriving-uk-for-sons-graduation/

In a vibrant twist to this year’s Valentine’s Day celebration, AIICO Insurance Plc stepped beyond the traditional flowers-and-chocolates narrative to meet young Nigerians where they are—on the streets and on…

Poets Aremu Goodness Adejare, Obiotika Wilfred Tochukwu, and Adebola Temitayo Ogunyemi have emerged as winners of the 2025 edition of the Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP). The poetry prize, named after prominent Nigerian poet and founder of Poets in Nigeria (PIN), as well as former Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Abuja chapter, […]

Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo stresses the importance of high polio immunisation rates to eradicate the virus and prevent future outbreak Read More: https://punchng.com/rotary-president-canvasses-immunisation-to-end-polio/

A tragic Enugu tree accident has claimed 11 lives after a massive ancestral tree fell on two commercial vehicles at Awhum Village Market Square in Udi. Read More: https://punchng.com/11-passengers-killed-as-ancestral-tree-crushes-enugu-vehicles/

Kwara United F.C. denounces the post-match NPFL violence following its 1-1 draw with Rivers United, pledging to help authorities identify perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-kwara-united-slams-post-match-violence-after-rivers-united-clash/

A Federal High Court fines a man N2.5m and orders community service for importing fake drugs, with a potential five-year jail term for non-compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fines-man-n2-5m-for-importing-fake-drugs/

Oando Plc plans to raise N220.79bn through a rights issue, offering one new ordinary share for every two held. Learn more about this capital initiative. Read More: https://punchng.com/oando-to-raise-n220-79bn-via-rights-issue/

Nigeria faces a critical occupational therapy shortage as 80% of graduates are recruited abroad, impacting patient rehabilitation and mental health. Read More: https://punchng.com/japa-worsening-manpower-shortage-in-occupational-therapy/

Senator Imasuen discusses the amended Electoral Act, confirming e-transmission is preferred and assuring rural voters they won’t be disenfranchised. Read More: https://punchng.com/rural-voters-wont-be-disenfranchised-by-amended-electoral-act-senator-imasuen/

Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals rebounds from a N885m loss to post a N982m profit, driven by revenue growth and strategic debt restructuring. Read More: https://punchng.com/neimeth-rebounds-with-n982m-pat/

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso calls on African banks to lead Africa’s industrialisation, balancing economic growth with climate resilience and financial sta Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-gov-urges-banks-to-drive-africa-industrialisation/

The Ogun State Police Command is investigating the alleged rape of a TikTok user in Ogijo. The survivor has been hospitalized for extensive medical care. Read More: https://punchng.com/survivor-hospitalised-as-ogun-police-probe-tiktokers-alleged-rape/

President Tinubu orders NNPC to remit all oil revenues directly to the federation, suspending management and frontier exploration fees to boost transparenc Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-direct-remittance-of-oil-revenues-to-federation/

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) assures Bwari residents of tax relief and no punitive policies if elected in the upcoming FCT area council poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-sdp-assures-residents-of-tax-relief/

The Federal Ministry of Health and Medipool Nigeria Limited have formalised a Service Level Agreement (SLA) aimed at strengthening coordination and governance within Nigeria’s medicine procurement and supply chain systems. The agreement reflects continued efforts to improve transparency, efficiency, and alignment in the sourcing and distribution of essential medicines. Medipool Nigeria Limited is a federally […]

The Commissioner of Police for Imo State, Audu Garba Bosso, on Tuesday, decorated 462 newly promoted Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) in the State Command. Bosso did the decorations during the CP’s Conference held at the Command headquarters, Owerri, the Imo State capital. He charged the newly promoted operatives to redouble their efforts, as their […]

The US presidential jet is getting a new paint design that will include one of President Donald Trump's preferred colour choices for the White House and his hotels, gold.

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Dr. Tunde Lemo on Wednesday confirmed his desire to contest the governorship seat of Ogun state in 2027 Lemo stated this while speaking with journalists during the APC ward congress at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Igbein in Abeokuta. The former CBN Deputy Governor who was received by Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-cbn-deputy-gov-tunde-lemo-eyes-ogun-gov-seat/

The Commissioner for Insurance, Segun Omosehin, has declared the ongoing recapitalisation of the insurance industry non-negotiable, reaffirming the determination of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to enforce sweeping reforms aimed…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited commercial tricycle operators from wearing three-quarter trousers while riding throughout the holy month of Ramadan. The directive was announced on Wednesday by the Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, in a statement. The statement also outlined other prohibitions for tricycle operators during Ramadan, including “playing loud music […]

The Pan-African Writers Association of Nigeria (PAWA) has commended the Federal Government on the payment of the first tranche of the Copyright Levy Fund. The fund, which amounts to N1.21 billion ($840,000), was paid to the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), which will then disburse it to the three Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) for print (authors […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on interested industry stakeholders to make written submissions to the Commission on the ongoing review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, whose consultation paper has been published on the Commission’s website. The commission’s head, Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, stated that the NCC has set Friday, March 20, […]

International law expert and President of the Association of Environment Law Lectures in Middle East and North African Universities (ASSELLMU), Professor Damilola Olawuyi (SAN), has urged stakeholders to ensure ethical…

Bodo/Glimt's fairytale continues as they added Inter Milan to their list of prized scalps to put them within touching distance of a place in the Champions League last 16.

‎US R&B musician Jill Scott is working on a new studio album in 2026 titled ‘To Whom This May Concern’. This is her first full-length album in eleven years. ‎ ‎‎The neo-soul queen is not just a singer but also a model, a poet, and is involved in the make-believe industry as well. Speaking on […]

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is in stable condition following a road accident in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at about 2:00am at Pai-Katanga while the King was returning to Accra from Tamale.

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that two people were killed and three others injured during the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In a statement issued in Akure, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ibukun Odunlami-Jimoh, said the incident occurred in Idanre, within the Idanre Local Government Area. Jimoh […]

Popular socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest (CP), has urged the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, saying such alignment could facilitate the release of the detained leader of the prescribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and improve the region’s chances of producing Nigeria’s […]

Mr El-Rufai was granted administrative bail at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday but was immediately taken into custody by armed operatives stationed at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, according to witnesses. The post ICPC confirms El-Rufai’s rearrest after release from EFCC custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By DAN AIGBANGBE A seismic shift is vibrating through the sprawling onshore fields of the Niger Delta. In January 2021, a $1.2 billion landmark deal sent a clear signal to the global markets: Heirs Energies had arrived. By acquiring a 45% stake in OML 17 from Shell, Total, and ENI, the company did more than purchase […] The post Redefining Nigeria’s power and purpose the Heirs Energies’ way  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian equities market rebounded yesterday, shaking off the previous session’s profit-taking to resume its upward trajectory by N683 billion as investors traded 3.67 billion shares. The All Share Index (ASI) gained by 1,065.02 points, representing a growth of 0.56 per cent to close at 190,427.96 points. Also, market capitalisation rose by N683 billion to […]

Katsina State unveils a 15-year urban development master plan for Katsina, Daura, & Funtua to manage population growth and ensure sustainable cities. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-katsina-gov-unveils-15-year-master-plans-for-urban-development/

In a bid to honour distinguished service and enduring contributions to the legal profession, a coalition of appreciative Nigerians, in partnership with the Faculty of Law at the University of…

Ecobank Nigeria has announced the successful repayment of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on its original $300 million Eurobond due 16 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in its liability management strategy and overall balance sheet strengthening efforts. Following the full repayment of the Eurobond obligations, the Bank stated that it will now focus […]