Bright Osayi-Samuel states that opponents now fear the Super Eagles following their dominant 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in the AFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/opponents-fear-eagles-now-osayi-samuel/

A new report reveals how short lets and studio apartments are transforming the Nigeria housing market, catering to demand for flexible urban living. Read More: https://punchng.com/short-lets-studios-redefine-housing-market-report/

Discover how coach Eric Chelle has transformed Nigeria’s Super Eagles, crediting the players’ mindset for their dominant run at the 2025 AFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-credits-players-for-success-mindset/

South-East APC governors and stakeholders endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term, vowing to deliver the region’s bloc votes in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-seast-apc-govs-vow-to-deliver-region-to-tinubu/

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki will chair the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue on Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, with the Olubadan as Special Guest of Honour. Read More: https://punchng.com/saraki-olubadan-to-lead-23rd-daily-trust-dialogue/

Nigerian Premier Football League match officials have confirmed receiving part payment for unpaid indemnities ahead of the second stanza of the season. Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-refs-get-part-payment-of-unpaid-allowances/

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Romans, and recovered large quantities of tramadol concealed inside mannequins he was transporting for his clothing business. Romans was intercepted by NDLEA officers on patrol along the Oron–Ibaka Road in the Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Friday, Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-recovers-drugs-hidden-in-mannequins/

Discover how Alex Iwobi, the midfield maestro, is driving Nigeria’s creative play and charge for the AFCON title with his vision and key passes. Read More: https://punchng.com/iwobi-midfield-maestro-driving-super-eagles-afcon-charge/

Discover Nigeria’s Flamingos’ route to the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup. See the full African qualifiers draw and key match dates for the team. Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-unveils-flamingos-2026-wcup-path/

Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca, faces criticism after his involvement in a post-match brawl with Nigerian players following Algeria’s AFCON defeat. Read More: https://punchng.com/zidanes-son-under-fire-for-nigeria-brawl/

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are back in Fez to prepare for their AFCON semi-final against Morocco after defeating Algeria. Get the latest team news and updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/eagles-return-to-fez-for-semi-final-preparation/

A suspected motorcycle thief was reportedly burnt to death by a mob in Makurdi, Benue State, after allegedly snatching a bike at gunpoint. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-motorcycle-thief-burnt-to-death-in-benue/

Despite a federal freeze, Nigerian MDAs have injected N3.5tn in new 2026 budget projects, raising concerns about fiscal discipline and oversight. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-twist-mdas-inject-n3-5tn-new-projects-despite-fg-freeze/

Suspected bandits killed two currency exchange dealers in a deadly Sokoto market attack at Durusar Gawo. Police have launched an investigation into the inc Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-shoot-two-bdc-operators-dead-in-sokoto-market/

Investors express optimism over MA’AM Energy’s $750m Geregu takeover, a deal seen as a major boost and a new benchmark for Nigeria’s power sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/maam-energys-750m-geregu-takeover-excites-investors/

Nigeria’s NBS engages stakeholders to discuss the expected December inflation report, projected to rise temporarily due to spending and base year effects. Read More: https://punchng.com/nbs-meets-stakeholders-ahead-of-december-inflation-report/

Algeria coach Vladimir Petković concedes his team was outplayed, admitting Nigeria’s dominance in their 2-0 AFCON quarter-final loss. Read his full reactio Read More: https://punchng.com/algeria-coach-admits-nigerias-dominance/

Nigeria’s Marine Minister calls for an urgent ban on wooden boats, urging investment in safer fibre and aluminium boats to reduce waterway accidents. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-seeks-ban-on-wooden-boats-nationwide/

FCT Police arrest three suspects linked to the killing of Abuja lawyer Chigbo Princess in a ‘one-chance’ armed robbery operation. Read more on the case. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-killers-of-abuja-lawyer/

Nigeria’s PenCom has empowered Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to appoint external auditors and actuaries for schemes due to trustee non-compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/pencom-empowers-pfas-to-appoint-external-auditors-actuaries/

The NDIC announces the recovery of an additional N24.3bn from the Heritage Bank liquidation, beginning the second round of dividend payments to depositors. Read More: https://punchng.com/heritage-bank-liquidation-ndic-recovers-additional-n24-3bn-for-depositors-2/

The death toll from the Great Nigeria Building fire in Balogun Market, Lagos, has now reached 10 as recovery operations continue at the scene. Read More: https://punchng.com/gni-fire-death-toll-hits-10-as-recovery-operations-continue/

Wema Bank launches the upgraded ALAT app with innovative features. Discover how voice banking on ALAT simplifies transactions with natural voice commands. Read More: https://punchng.com/wema-bank-introduces-voice-banking-on-alat/

A mother of three in Ogun State was allegedly killed by her husband, who later committed suicide. Family members reveal a long history of domestic abuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/domestic-abuse-allegations-trail-late-husband-after-ogun-womans-killing/

The Oyo State Police Command announces a successful Oyo police rescue of two abducted minors and the arrest of four kidnappers and seven murder suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-abducted-oyo-minor-rescued-as-police-nab-murder-suspects/

Mohamed Salah expresses caution about Senegal’s strong squad ahead of their tense AFCON semi-final, a repeat of the 2021 final. Can Egypt triumph? Read More: https://punchng.com/salah-wary-of-senegal-ahead-of-semi-final-showdown/

The Federal Government will demolish damaged sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. Reconstruction aims to increase headroom and will be completed by June. Read More: https://punchng.com/damaged-portion-of-iddo-bridge-for-demolition-umahi/

SERAP files a lawsuit against INEC over N55.9bn in missing funds for the 2019 elections, citing a damning report from the Auditor-General. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-faces-legal-heat-over-missing-n55-9bn-2019-election-funds/

APC’s Osun poll candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, declares he has no real challenger for the 2026 election, calling it a ‘penalty kick’ for his party. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-i-have-no-competitor-apc-candidate-oyebamiji-boasts/

Rivers State lawmakers allege a plot to halt Gov. Fubara’s impeachment, citing gross misconduct. This escalates the political crisis with Nyesom Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-ends-lg-tours-assembly-alleges-plot-to-stall-fubaras-impeachment/

Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death sparks legal action against a Lagos hospital for alleged medical negligence. An anaesthesiologist has been suspended. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-lawyers-write-lagos-hospital-doctor-suspended/

The Abia State Government warns APC bigwigs to stop manufacturing a rift between Governor Alex Otti and President Bola Tinubu for political gain. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-forcing-enmity-between-otti-tinubu-abia-slams-apc-bigwigs/

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettim Read More: https://punchng.com/resident-doctors-suspend-planned-nationwide-strike-2/

Edo State police have arrested suspects who looted and vandalised a livestock market in Ekpoma during a protest against rising insecurity in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-looters-after-mob-attack-on-edo-livestock-market/

Ondo police command is set to prosecute 25 suspected cultists arrested during a foiled initiation ceremony in the Uso area following an intelligence tip. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-suspected-cultists-to-face-trial-in-ondo/

Kogi State has commenced the rehabilitation and upgrade of nine livestock markets to boost productivity and enhance the livestock value chain. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-begins-rehabilitation-upgrade-of-nine-livestock-markets-2/