Ogun State NULGE gives Governor Abiodun a 7-day ultimatum to implement LG autonomy, threatening industrial action over poor conditions and unmet demands. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-autonomy-ogun-workers-set-fresh-ultimatum/

MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, agrees to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Learn more about this major deal. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-to-acquire-ihs-towers-for-6-2bn/

A South-East monarch urges President Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu’s release, warning his continued detention is fuelling agitation among youths in the regio Read More: https://punchng.com/seast-monarch-demands-kanus-release-faults-southern-council/

A tragic Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway crash at Old Toll Gate, Ota, has left six people dead after a truck reportedly suffered brake failure and lost control. Read More: https://punchng.com/tragedy-as-truck-kills-six-on-lagos-abeokuta-expressway-crash/

An Abia woman is in police custody after she reportedly stabbed her husband, an Immigration officer, to death during a dispute over alleged infidelity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-woman-in-custody-for-stabbing-immigration-husband-to-death/

A Nigerian man, Matthew Adebiyi, will be extradited to the UK to face murder and drug charges after a Federal High Court ruling in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-extradition-of-nigerian-over-murder-drug-charges/

Nigeria’s NUPRC unveils a new facility to improve crude oil metering accuracy, aiming to curb theft, plug revenue leaks, and boost transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-moves-to-end-crude-theft-with-first-metering-facility/

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects in connection with armed robbery, drug trafficking, burglary, and other serious crimes across the Read More: https://punchng.com/22-arrested-over-armed-robbery-drug-trafficking-in-jigawa/

The family of Haruna Ayeni, an Ekiti man sentenced to death over a land dispute, appeals to Governor Oyebanji for intervention, citing an unjust conviction Read More: https://punchng.com/family-seeks-oyebanjis-help-over-ekiti-mans-death-sentence/

The Lagos Police Command announced over 150 stolen vehicles recovered in the last year, highlighting a significant drop in crime due to new strategies. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-150-stolen-vehicles-recovered-in-one-year-lagos-cp/

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four individuals in connection with separate financial fraud cases, including POS scams, totaling about N20m. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-over-n20m-fraud-in-ondo/

Anambra police neutralise a 21-year-old suspected armed robber and cultist during a raid in Awka. A pump-action gun and other weapons were recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/21-year-old-suspected-armed-robber-killed-in-anambra-raid/

Oyo State intensifies its sanitation drive by partnering with media to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste disposal across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-intensifies-sanitation-drive-partners-media-for-awareness/

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurates a new motor park and 540 modern shops, offering them to roadside traders in Bodija market for free. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-offers-540-free-shops-opens-bodija-park/

Oyo State Police command rescues a 40-year-old kidnap victim, Taiwo John, and arrests a suspect linked to coordinated attacks in Otefon and Amalu villages. Read More: https://punchng.com/40-year-old-oyo-kidnap-victim-rescued-suspect-nabbed/

Three suspects are remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting Oyo fire officers during a fire outbreak in Lagelu Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-remanded-for-assaulting-oyo-fire-officers/

The Nigerian government vows a guaranteed oxygen supply, highlighting its importance for maternal health, pandemic preparedness, and universal healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-vows-guaranteed-oxygen-supply-to-improve-healthcare-outcomes/

Nairagram secures N10bn via a commercial paper issuance to fuel its pan-African expansion. The funds will enhance financial infrastructure across 37 countr Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-raises-n10bn-for-african-expansion/

Osun retirees stage a protest, urging President Tinubu to intervene in the LG fund impasse causing severe hardship and delays in pension payments. Read More: https://punchng.com/retirees-protest-in-osun-over-withheld-lg-funds/

A researcher warns that a lack of digital bridge monitoring in Nigeria puts lives at risk. Learn why smart sensor systems are vital for infrastructure safe Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-urges-digital-monitoring-for-bridges/

Borno Gov. Zulum launches the distribution of Ramadan palliatives to 300,000 vulnerable households to ease economic hardship during Ramadan and Lent. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-distributes-ramadan-lent-palliatives-to-300000-households/

President Tinubu enlists traditional and religious leaders to drive Nigeria’s health reform, focusing on community nutrition, maternal health, and immunisa Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-taps-traditional-religious-leaders-for-health-nutrition-push/

ZIMBABWE T20 captain Sikandar Raza has raised the glass to the team’s passionate fans for giving the Chevrons the ”energy” to clinch... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

ZIMBABWE continues to count the human and infrastructure cost of the current high precipitation rain season, which has claimed the lives of... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

BULAWAYO city councillors have declined to sign integrity pledges proposed by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), citing a lack of consultation and... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said it is ready to hand over musician and social media personality Malloti to South Africa,... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

FOR too long, Zimbabweans have navigated a digital and financial landscape that felt increasingly like a minefield.From sophisticated mobile money heists to... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

CAPS United coach Takesure Chiragwi has hailed the impact of the club’s new Malawian signings — midfielder Lloyd Njaliwa and striker Chawanangwa... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance (PHD) founder and leader Walter Magaya has written to the National Prosecuting Authority seeking the recusal of State... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

THE government will establish a National Public Health Institute to bolster disease surveillance and rapid response as the country begins crafting its... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

US-BASED hip-hop artiste Dumi Maraire Jr, popularly known as Draze, recently fulfilled a lifelong ambition when he performed at a celebration ceremony... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

When Chief (Hon.) Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi turned 50 on February 17, 2026, the milestone was not marked by ostentation or political theatrics. Instead, the former member who represented Idemili North and…

THE government has begun a nationwide crop assessment to determine the impact of the recent dry spell on farming communities, the minister... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

The recent opening of the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is both timely and strategic. The livelihoods of northern communities that straddle the Nigeria–Niger border…

By FEMI FALANA Nigeria stands at a defining electoral moment. The ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act presents not merely a technical legislative adjustment but a historic opportunity to consolidate democratic transparency and institutional credibility. At the heart of this debate lies the issue of the real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results, a matter that […] The post Electoral Act Amendment: Appraising real-time electronic transmission appeared first on Vanguard News.

Environmental engineers reveal that only 20% of Nigeria’s waste is properly managed, highlighting urgent challenges in the country’s waste management system.