World record holder Tobi Amusan starts her season strong, finishing second in the 200m at the Velocity Fest in Jamaica with a time of 23.25 seconds. Read More: https://punchng.com/amusan-opens-season-with-200m-silver-in-jamaica/

Nigeria’s women’s cricket team secured a massive 136-run victory over Ghana in their T20I match at the NCF Invitational. Read about the dominant performanc Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-outclass-ghana-by-136-runs-in-t20i/

Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi finished 11th in the men’s shot put at the World Indoor Championships with a best throw of 20.04m in Poland. Read More: https://punchng.com/enekwechi-finishes-11th-in-world-indoor-champs/

Anambra State Police Command announces the arrest of three suspected armed robbers and cultists, recovering firearms and a stolen petrol tanker in Ogidi. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-suspected-armed-robbers-nabbed-stolen-tanker-recovered-in-anambra/

William Troost-Ekong urges the NFF to adopt a long-term vision for Nigerian football after the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekong-calls-for-long-term-plan-after-world-cup-failure/

Bauchi police arrest a 20-year-old for the abduction and killing of a 4-year-old boy after a ransom demand. The suspect buried the victim in a shallow grav Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-abducted-childs-corpse-in-bauchi/

An Ondo man, Alabi Anthony, 21, was arrested by police for the alleged rape and murder of a woman. The suspect confessed after being tracked with the victi Read More: https://punchng.com/21-year-old-ondo-man-arrested-for-alleged-rape-murder/

Traders and property owners are counting heavy losses after a midnight fire gutted the Plumbing Materials Section of the Head Bridge Market near the Ogbo-Ogwu Medicine Market in Onitsha. The fire, which broke out around midnight on Saturday, destroyed goods worth millions of naira, prompting the deployment of firefighters from Anambra and Delta states to Read More: https://punchng.com/traders-count-losses-as-fire-razes-anambra-plumbing-market/

Grange School dominates The Athletics School Games S3, while ISL’s Ehuwa Obanla sets a new high jump record. Discover highlights from Lagos’ top youth meet Read More: https://punchng.com/grange-school-clinches-the-athletics-school-games-s3/

Lagos firefighters rescue a man from a deep well in Ikorodu. The armed man initially resisted but was eventually brought to safety by the rescue team. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-firefighters-rescue-knife-wielding-man-from-well/

President Tinubu secures French military assistance, including equipment and training, to combat rising terrorism and insecurity across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorism-tinubu-brokers-french-military-assistance-deal/

Remo Stars and Kano Pillars boost their NPFL survival fight with crucial matchday 31 victories, easing relegation fears with decisive performances. Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-remo-pillars-earn-crucial-victory-in-survival-fight/

Lagos State is seeking partnerships to improve its water supply, aiming to provide all homes with clean water by 2027 and reduce reliance on boreholes. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-eyes-partnerships-to-bridge-water-supply-gap/

The Central Bank of Nigeria is on course to achieve single-digit inflation by transitioning to an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-targets-single-digit-inflation/

A roundup of Nigerian footballers in Europe, with Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Rasheedat Ajibade scoring key goals for their clubs. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-ajibade-on-target-as-awoniyi-seals-spurs-rout/

Exporters warn a severe container shortage at Lagos ports is crippling Nigeria’s $44bn export sector, with cargo piling up and no ships available. Read More: https://punchng.com/exporters-raise-the-alarm-over-container-shortage-at-lagos-ports/

Nigeria’s power sector debt crisis continues as GenCos await payment from a N501bn bond, raising liquidity concerns despite government promises. Read More: https://punchng.com/gencos-decry-non-payment-despite-n501bn-debt-bond-scheme/

An APC chieftain in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, mobilises party members for a grand reception to welcome Governor Ahmadu Fintiri into the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-apc-chieftain-mobilises-members-for-fintiri-reception/

Akwa Ibom police arrest four suspects, recovering firearms, live cartridges, and crystal meth during intelligence-driven raids in Eket and Okopedi. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-recover-firearms-in-aibom-raids/

Over 250 pro and amateur golfers will compete in the Stephen Ebaretonbofa Invitational Tourney at the Benin Golf Club to celebrate his 50th birthday. Read More: https://punchng.com/250-golfers-set-for-ebaretonbofa-invitational-tourney/

By John Alechenu, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who defected during the party’s leadership crisis to return and contribute to rebuilding efforts. She said their experience, institutional memory, and commitment to national development were crucial to repositioning the party and restoring its relevance in Nigeria’s political […] The post Natasha urges PDP defectors to return as Ikpeazu sets tone for rebuilding appeared first on Vanguard News.

With jet fuel prices surging over 100% due to global pressures, airlines face immense operational strain. Learn why airfares are set to increase soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/airlines-under-pressure-after-jet-fuel-surges-100/

The ADC condemns the £746m UK Nigeria port deal, demanding full disclosure on a loan they claim is skewed in favour of the United Kingdom. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-demands-full-disclosure-on-746m-uk-port-deal/

Nigeria emerges as Africa’s top buyer of AI surveillance, spending over $470m on Chinese-supplied tech despite concerns over effectiveness and privacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-spends-470m-on-ai-powered-surveillance-devices/

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill defends the selection of Kelechi Iheanacho, citing his return to fitness and strong training performance despite a loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/celtic-coach-defends-iheanacho-selection/

Tensions rise within the Ekiti PDP as Nyesom Wike’s camp disowns the governorship candidate, fueling a deep leadership and factional crisis in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-camp-disowns-ekiti-pdp-gov-candidate/

MTN Nigeria’s profit hit N1.1tn, marking a huge rebound. Learn about the massive capital investment driving network expansion and future growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-nigeria-rebounds-with-n1-1tn-profit-2/

March 22, 2023, will remain a landmark date in Abia State’s political history—a day when tension gave way to triumph, and the will of the people prevailed. The post Otti’s Victory in Retrospect: The 4-day drama that redefined Abia’s political destiny appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nestlé Pure Life has been crowned the 2025 Product of the Year, recognized for its commitment to water purity and environmental stewardship. Discover why. Read More: https://punchng.com/nestle-subsidiary-crowned-product-of-the-year/

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw a massive surge with 8.761bn shares traded in a shortened week, driven by the ICT sector’s record-breaking activity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-sees-8-761bn-shares-traded-in-three-days/

FMDQ’s January turnover surged to N60.77tn, propelled by foreign exchange trades. Learn about key market drivers, corporate listings, and top dealers. Read More: https://punchng.com/fx-trades-drive-fmdq-turnover-to-n60-77tn-in-january/

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has attracted over $75 billion in infrastructure investment since its liberalisation in 2001, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has disclosed. The post Liberalisation: Nigeria records $75bn telecom investment since 2001 — NCC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rep. Remi Oseni launches an Oyo welfare scheme, providing a food bank and subsidized market to support the elderly, widows, and other vulnerable residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmaker-distributes-food-launches-welfare-scheme-in-oyo/

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu will deliver the keynote address at the Patrons and Board Dinner, officially opening the 2026 Miss Nigeria pageant in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/businesswoman-achimugu-to-grace-miss-nigeria-2026-opening-event/

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Lagos Chapter, has elected Mr. Adebola Babatunde as its new Chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/icsan-lagos-elects-babatunde-as-chairman/

Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, reiterates that his son will not be buried until a DNA test is conducted to determine the paternity of his grandson, Liam. Read More: https://punchng.com/mohbads-father-insists-on-dna-test-before-burial/