Victims of the Bodija explosion demand the fair disbursement of a N30bn federal fund, citing untouched money and previous unfair compensation from Oyo Stat Read More: https://punchng.com/bodija-explosion-victims-demand-n30bn-disbursement/

Anambra Police arrest a 26-year-old man for the alleged murder of his 35-year-old lover over infidelity suspicions. Get details on the Ekwulobia case. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-arrested-over-lovers-murder-in-anambra/

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House slams musician KWAM1 over his protest letter alleging deliberate exclusion from the selection process for the next Awujale. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ruling-house-slams-kwam1-over-protest-letter-to-abiodun/

Analyzing how a hypothetical Trump presidency could lead to a global economic takeover through tariffs and the invasion of Venezuela for its oil reserves. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-venezuela-and-the-global-economic-takeover/

Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League newboys Agama FC are not deterred by the prospect of playing their... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE death of legend­ary musician Nicholas Zakaria has left fans anxious about the fu­ture of the Khiama Boys Band.... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

THE directive from top police commanders to ban “ambush” roadblocks is not just a welcome policy shift; it is a necessary restoration... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

POLITICAL EDITOR THE Zanu PF youth league has implored young people to move away from divisive politics and instead focus on development... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Blessings Mashaya and Hazel Marimbiza MANY parents and guardians around the country with children at school say they are overwhelmed by the... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) says strong partnerships with the government and other stakeholders remain critical in advancing children’s welfare across... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Tapiwa Chirume THREE pedestrians were killed in two separate horrific road traffic ac­cidents on the country’s major highways within just 48 hours,... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ZIMBABWE’S prisons are severely overcrowded, with Prosecutor-General Loice Matanda-Moyo calling on prosecutors to actively pursue non-custodial sentences... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER AN apostolic faith leader who is facing allegations of cyberbullying was denied bail by a Harare magistrate... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

HEALTH experts in Bulawayo have expressed concern over the declining uptake of volun­tary medical male circumci­sion (VMMC), as it is one of... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia promises to clear all outstanding pensions and gratuities for retirees accrued between 2023 and 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-to-clear-2023-2025-pension-gratuity/

ANTHONY KILA Over the past twenty to thirty years, India has established itself as a prominent centre for medical and health tourism on the global stage, drawing patients from all… The post The Health Tourism-Led Economy Of India appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

On 3rd January, 2026, America’s President, Donald Trump, sent US special forces into a private residence in Caracas to abduct Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, for… The post Trump’s Much Ado About Venezuela appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

For the eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s reign as President, Abubakar Malami held sway as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, he did little to… The post No Tears For Malami appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

There is no doubt that Nigeria needs Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to be able to tackle our economic problems, but how do we achieve this because of insecurity? How do… The post $1trn Economy Achievable With FX Stability, Says Tunde Lemo appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Torkwase Nyiekaa Former federal lawmaker and climate change advocate, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has warned that Nigerians must brace for increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, stressing that recent unusual rainfall in… The post Climate Change Act 2021 Crucial As Unpredictable Weather Hits Nigeria appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Raphinha scored twice in Saudi Arabia as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Raphinha’s 73rd-minute winner came in a fortuitous manner after he slipped while shooting and the shot deflected off Madrid defender Raúl Asencio to fool goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The clasico […]

The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation,NDIC has declared a second liquidation dividend of ₦24.3 billion. The N24.3bn derived from debt recovery, sale of physical assets, and realisation of investments, will be… The post NDIC Announces ₦24.3bn Additional Payout to Heritage Bank Customers Exceeding ₦5m appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

MANCHESTER, England — Managerless Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. At the end of a week that saw the storied Premier League team and 13-time FA Cup winner fire head coach Ruben Amorim, the loss at Old Trafford has likely consigned United to another trophyless […]

Samuel Ogidan Ahead of 2027 general elections, Hon. Chief (Elder) Leke Joseph Abejide’s re-election bid gains momentum as his Special Adviser on Public Communications, Bashiru Abdul Mohammed (BAM), has appealed… The post Abejide’s Re-election Bid Gains Momentum As Media Aide Mobilises Support In Yagba Federal Constituency appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

US sends hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of a protester, despite backlash from local leaders over the immigration crac Read More: https://punchng.com/us-sends-more-agents-to-minneapolis-despite-furore-over-womans-killing/

Read Bishop Kukah’s full clarification on Christian persecution in Nigeria. He discusses mischaracterized remarks, national insecurity, and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/bishop-kukah-clarifies-position-on-christian-persecution/

TAN IMUYAKUBU The Emmanuel Orjih’s essay being circulated is rhetorically powerful, but its “simplicity” is achieved by subtracting the very provisions that determine the outcome. That is not clarity; it… The post A Rejoinder To ‘Bola’s Tax’: When ‘Simple Logic’ Becomes Simple Misdirection appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A young Nigerian man has posted a video of the moment that a neighbour's house was broken into. The neighbour's family has been missing for a year.

‎ ‎"Driving under rain should be with caution. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations."

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede asserts the investigation of ex-Attorney-General Malami is not politically motivated, stressing impartiality in anti-corruption efforts.

A man's post about the upcoming match between Morocco and Nigeria has gone viral on the X app as he advised on 1 thing to do to win the cup. Netizens reacted.

Zanu-PF-linked wealthy business figures and tenderpreneurs are likely to use their financial muscle to influence internal party dynamics as the ruling party grapples with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s succession, analysts have warned. The concerns come amid the dramatic entry of some of the party’s key benefactors into mainstream Zanu-PF politics last year, notably businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei […]

Police have arrested a 34-year-old Harare man after he was found in possession of counterfeit United States dollar notes amounting to US$400. The suspect has been identified as Admire Gweshegweshe of Epworth. Confirming the arrest, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said the suspect was apprehended at a school in Kubatana, Epworth. […]

A search and rescue operation is underway on the Zambezi River following reports that two people were swept away by strong currents during what is believed to have been a baptism ceremony on Saturday. Preliminary information suggests the individuals may have been conducting a religious ritual when they were overwhelmed by the fast-flowing waters. However, […]

This was disclosed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Frice ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, Lt. Colonel Sani Uba in a statement on Sunday night. The post Troops nuetralize scores of Boko Haram terrorists, others surrender in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.

HARARE – Zimbabwean economics professor Gift Mugano has publicly distanced himself from opposition politics linked to Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa, declaring that he has “moved on” and will now work with the Government of Zimbabwe in what he says is the national interest. Mugano, whose commentary on economic policy has shifted […]