The uproar of the Awujale throne reflects a truth we deny in our souls. That we are republicans first. We may love democracy, go to polls, elect our governors and The post Awujale uproar and other stories appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

On Monday this week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The stated agenda – military cooperation and trade partnership – is The post Nigeria: Why Türkiye appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call at the weekend with United States President Donald Trump after the president’s remarks about NATO’s role in Afghanistan sparked outrage in the The post UK, U.S. leaders talk after Trump’s remarks on NATO’s role in Afghanistan spark outrage appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian equities market saw a N394bn loss last week due to investor profit-taking. Trading volume and turnover value declined significantly. Read More: https://punchng.com/equities-decline-as-ngx-sheds-n394bn-in-weekly-trading/

The Ekiti State Government has approved three new general hospitals to improve healthcare access for residents in Awo, Ikogosi, and Ipao Ekiti. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-approves-three-new-hospitals-to-expand-healthcare-access/

Explore how the political conflict between Nyesom Wike and Governor Fubara has led to arrested development in oil-rich Rivers State, stalling progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-a-state-under-arrested-development/

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has hinted at a move for Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka to bolster his squad for the second half of the season. Read More: https://punchng.com/sheffield-boss-hints-at-onyeka-move/

AXA Mansard unveils a new digital vehicle inspections process, allowing customers to easily complete motor insurance checks using their smartphones. Read More: https://punchng.com/axa-mansard-unveils-digital-tool-to-simplify-vehicle-inspections/

The Naira exchange rate weakened across official and parallel markets due to persistent supply constraints and demand pressures. Learn why it slipped to N1 Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-slips-across-fx-markets-on-supply-constraints/

Unilever Nigeria reports a 99% surge in profit to N30.7bn for 2025, driven by strong revenue growth, improved operations, and higher finance income. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilever-nigeria-doubles-profit-to-n30-7bn/

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf defects from NNPP to the ruling APC, sparking criticism from opposition parties who call the move a betrayal ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-battle-kano-earthquake-as-yusuf-dumps-opposition-for-apc/

NDLEA operatives arrest a Brazilian woman at Abuja airport, foiling a major trafficking attempt with a N3bn heroin seizure concealed in coffee packs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-brazilian-lady-with-n3bn-heroin-at-abuja-airport/

Team Nigeria will attend a four-week training camp in Scotland to prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, aiming to boost performance and acclimatize. Read More: https://punchng.com/team-nigeria-to-train-in-scotland-ahead-of-2026-commonwealth-games/

Team Nigeria will attend a four-week training camp in Scotland to prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, aiming to boost athlete performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/team-nigeria-to-train-in-scotland-ahead-2026-commonwealth-games/

Fresh information has emerged on the reasons behind the delay in the commissioning and opening of the newly constructed Oke-Fia Flyover in Osogbo, months after its completion by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. It would be recalled that Governor Adeleke had on October 27, 2023 announced a ₦100 billion infrastructure development plan for Osun State. The […] The post Why Adeleke Is Yet to Commission Oke-Fia Flyover Months After Completion appeared first on OsunDefender.

NiMet advises caution for asthmatic patients and others with respiratory issues due to dusty weather, predicting hazy skies and dust suspension nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/nimet-warns-asthmatic-patients-others-over-dusty-weather/

The Federal Fire Service contained an Abuja estate fire caused by a solar inverter, saving ₦700m in property. Officials advise on proper system maintenance Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-service-contains-outbreak-at-abuja-estate/

American climber Alex Honnold has successfully scaled a skyscraper in Taiwan without a rope, harness or safety equipment.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has held a special prayer session for the safe release of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali community, one week after the attack. The solemn gathering, held on Sunday at Tawaliu Baptist Church, Maraban Kajuru, drew Christian leaders from […]

Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service.

Manchester United secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening, in a pulsating encounter that significantly bolsters their pursuit of a top-four finish in the English Premier League Interim manager Michael Carrick celebrated back-to-back wins, following last weekend’s triumph over rivals Manchester City. The Gunners initially took the lead […]

As admission seekers will today begin registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has cancelled special concession and registration hitherto allowed for people with albinism because some were using same to perpetrate malpractice. The post As registration for 2026 UTME begins, JAMB cancels concession for albinos appeared first on Vanguard News.

By NICK DAZANG When a war, such as the one on terror, becomes prolonged, it becomes checkered: It begets its ebbs and flows and it assumes different colourations. Once upon a time, the terrorists were treated with kid gloves. That is until they viciously, and in quick succession, attacked a presidential convoy, a correctional centre and members […] The post Managing the war on terror appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerians were, once again, confronted Monday last week with a grim reminder of a recurring national failure: the deadly practice of scooping diesel or petrol from accident scenes. The sight of residents of Apapa, Lagos, rushing to scoop diesel from a fallen fuel tanker at Liverpool Bridge was not just alarming, it was shameful, tragic, […] The post Tragedy waiting to happen: Recurring danger of fuel scooping appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim, retd., has said weekend the country’s relative prosperity and porous borders have contributed to its security challenges. The post Weak borders fueling Nigeria’s insecurity, says ex-CDS appeared first on Vanguard News.

By PAT UTOMI For 30 years, without break, a major public lecture or talkfest, as I prefer to call it, has marked my birthday. Thirty years ago the main speaker was a Revered Father called Matthew Hassan Kukah, now Catholic Bishop of Sokoto. He likes to say that was his coming out party as a public intellectual. […] The post Fuelled by Grace appeared first on Vanguard News.

By EBUKA UKOH Nigeria has opened a probe into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s infant son, who was three months shy of two years. The Lagos State Government, in whose jurisdiction the death occurred on January 6, 2026, states that it is investigating the incident at Euracare Hospital. The Lagos governor offered condolences, committees were named, […] The post How a child’s death put Nigeria on trial  appeared first on Vanguard News.

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Solomon Bob, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Mr. Daniel Bwala, accusing him of misrepresenting facts and pushing what he described as a “maliciously distorted narrative” against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike. The post Rep Bob slams Tinubu’s aide, Bwala, over comments on Wike, Rivers crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chief Executive of Shell Plc, Wael Sawan, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for creating a healthy climate for investments to thrive and restoring investor confidence. At a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Mr Sawan said Shell was deepening and expanding its investments in Nigeria, and the company was ready, […]

Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the southern African nation, the worst flooding in a generation.

A lady has gone viral on social media after sharing her experience with an usher who served her food because she tipped him N5,000. Netizens reacted.

The service warned the public on the safe installation, use, and upkeep of solar inverter systems.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the heartbreaking moment a Nigerian lady lamented bitterly over poor sales in her food business.

One person has died and two others have been rescued following a fatal road traffic accident at Breku Forest, near the Pra River, on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the Ashanti Region.

Ijebu chiefs clarify that Otunba title holders are legally qualified for the Awujale stool, warning against any selection process that excludes them. Read More: https://punchng.com/otunba-title-holders-eligible-for-awujale-stool-ijebu-chiefs/

A devastating fire has swept through a cluster of mechanic shops at Sofoline in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region on Sunday night, causing extensive damage to property and livelihoods.