Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, announced on Wednesday that the group is targeting a cement production capacity The post Dangote gifts N15b to distributors, pushes cement capacity to 90m tonnes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina opens up on missing the 2025 AFCON, admitting it’s difficult to watch the Super Eagles from the sidelines after his injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/its-hard-to-watch-eagles-aina-admits/

Nigerian fans criticize Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea for poor officiating during the Super Eagles’ 2-0 semi-final defeat to Morocco, citing biased calls. Read More: https://punchng.com/fans-slam-ref-laryea-for-poor-officiating/

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) imposes severe sanctions, including bans and fines, on 21 athletes, coaches, and states over a major age fraud sc Read More: https://punchng.com/afn-bans-21-athletes-coaches-over-age-fraud/

Saudi Pro League Sports Director, Michael Emenalo, has revealed that the remains of his late mother, Ezinne Jane Nwanyinnaya Ogbonnaya The post Former Super Eagles defender, Emenalo, buries mother Saturday appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Olori Ebi (head) of Fusengbuwa Royal Family, Adedokun Ajidagba, has commended Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun The post Awujale stool’s nomination: Fusengbuwa family lauds Abiodun’s neutrality  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has accused singer Wizkid of stealing his nickname.

Nigeria’s Defence Minister pledges to strengthen school security, ensuring a safe learning environment for students via the Safe Schools Initiative. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-minister-pledges-stronger-security-in-schools-2/

The Federal Government and ASUU have unveiled a new agreement to end strikes, improve lecturer salaries by 40%, and reform Nigeria’s university system. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-asuu-unveil-agreement-to-end-strikes-varsities-closures/

Nigeria’s Super Eagles crash out of the 2025 AFCON after a heartbreaking 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco in a tense semi-final match. Read More: https://punchng.com/2025-afcon-eagles-crash-out-on-penalties-to-morocco/

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Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration has completed nearly as many Kwara road projects in 6 years as previous governments did in 25, setting a new standard. Read More: https://punchng.com/abdulrazaq-has-outperformed-saraki-others-in-road-projects-ssa/

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts after Nigeria loss to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

The University of Lagos announces a major hostel expansion project to add 7,836 bed spaces by 2027, addressing the acute student accommodation crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-plans-additional-7836-hostel-bed-spaces/

Former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, has defended the decision by political leaders in the South-East to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing the move as deliberate, realistic, and grounded in the President’s performance in office. Chime made the remarks in a statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, following his Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-south-east-behind-tinubu-says-ex-gov-chime/

Two more Rivers State lawmakers have withdrawn from the Governor Fubara impeachment process, advocating for a political solution to the state’s crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-more-lawmakers-withdraw-from-fubara-impeachment-process/

A survivor of the deadly Owo church attack testifies in court, recounting the loss of both her legs and left eye during the 2022 Pentecost Sunday massacre. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-lost-legs-left-eye-in-owo-church-attack-witness-2/

A Federal High Court will hear an application by Kabiru Turaki’s PDP faction to stay proceedings in a suit filed by Nyesom Wike’s bloc over the party crisi Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-turaki-urges-court-to-halt-wikes-faction-suit/

Nigeria will face Egypt in the AFCON 2025 third place match after a penalty shootout loss to Morocco. Get details on the upcoming playoff fixture. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-to-face-egypt-for-third-place-after-semi-final-loss/

Everton is reportedly targeting Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina to address their right-back issues. Get the latest on this potential transfer. Read More: https://punchng.com/aina-on-everton-radar/

West Ham United are in advanced talks to sign Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, with club officials meeting him and his agent during the Africa Cup of Na Read More: https://punchng.com/west-ham-in-advanced-talks-for-nnadi/

The National Judicial Council recommends Justice Joseph Oyewole for the Supreme Court, clears the Osun CJ of misconduct, and appoints 35 others. Read More: https://punchng.com/njc-recommends-oyewole-for-supreme-court-clears-osun-cj/

Aregbesola’s ex-aide, Wale Alabi, and the Blue Movement have returned to the Osun APC, throwing their weight behind Bola Oyebamiji for the 2026 poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/aregbesolas-ex-aide-others-return-to-apc-back-oyebamiji-2/

NCDMB and partners begin a rural electrification training program for Nigerian graduates to bridge skills gaps and build local capacity in the energy secto Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-others-train-graduates-in-rural-electrification/

A dispatch rider in Lagos has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the unlawful distribution and trafficking of tramadol and other controlled drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dispatch-rider-bags-seven-year-jail-term-for-trafficking-tramadol/

The Trade Union Congress rejects the ‘no work, no pay’ circular for striking JOHESU members, calling it intimidation and demanding its withdrawal. Read More: https://punchng.com/tuc-rejects-health-ministry-no-work-no-pay-circular/

BUA Group Chairman, Abdulsamad Rabiu, confirms he will fulfil his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles despite their AFCON loss, praising their spirit. Read More: https://punchng.com/bua-chairman-to-fulfil-500000-pledge-to-super-eagles-despite-afcon-loss/

Despite a government order, the Ogun cattle market remains open amid ongoing sanitation issues. Traders claim the relocation is cancelled, but officials di Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-cattle-market-defies-relocation-order-amid-open-defecation/

NGX Regulation confirms the UBA share listing of 3.16bn new ordinary shares, boosting its capital base above the CBN’s new requirement after a rights issue Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-regco-confirms-ubas-3-16bn-share-listing/

The TCN has called on the Lagos State Government for stronger collaboration to protect Lagos power infrastructure from urban encroachment and illegal struc Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-urges-lasg-to-protect-power-infrastructure/

The bail process in the administration of the criminal justice system is meant to be a temporary reprieve for all defendants who have allegations made against them before the Court, pending the conclusion of the trial and at times, the hearing and determination of the appeal. The post Simplifying the bail process in criminal prosecution (David Vs The People Of Lagos State) appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s 2025 oil licensing round comes with strict new rules. The FG has barred refunds of signature bonuses and asset exchanges for disappointed bidders Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-bars-signature-bonus-refund-as-oil-reforms-continue/

Governor Dauda Lawal said his administration’s rescue mission is on track and yielding the desired results. The post Lawal begins project inspection tour in LGs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Dauda Lawal has presented certificates to 50 scholarship students of the Crescent University, Abeokuta. The post 50 Zamfara students get certificates nine years after graduation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Zamfara Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has set up a 16-member technical committee to identify a suitable site for a proposed airstrip in Anka LGA. The post Zamfara constitutes committee for Anka airstrip project appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Transition Committee for seamless integration of the existing College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST), Tsafe, into the newly established Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology (FUHST), Tsafe, has visited the college for a smooth transition. The post Panel visits Tsafe college for smooth transition to varsity appeared first on Vanguard News.