A Federal High Court grants ex-Kogi governor Yahaya Bello permission to travel for Hajj amidst his ongoing N80.2bn fraud trial initiated by the EFCC. Read More: https://punchng.com/n80-2bn-fraud-yahaya-bello-gets-permission-for-hajj-trip/

Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi refutes claims of a closed-door meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso, clarifying a viral video is old and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-fayemi-denies-closed-door-meeting-with-kwankwaso/

Katsina police arrested two suspected gunrunners, Shu’aibu Musa and Ahmed Sani, with 305 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition on the Zaria–Funtua highway. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-katsina-gunrunners-in-police-net/

Stakeholders advocate using Nigeria’s rich culture as a pivotal tool for fostering national unity, peace, and sustainable economic development. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-advocate-culture-as-tool-for-national-unity/

Nigeria’s N58.47tn 2026 budget scales second reading in the House, aiming for macroeconomic stability, improved security, and capital projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/n58-47tn-2026-budget-scales-second-reading-in-house/

Pape Thiaw's strong message following his CAF sanction highlights the need for Senegal to focus on urgent causes despite football controversies after AFCON 2025.

The APC confirms it is engaging FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to resolve the ongoing Rivers political crisis, citing his support for President Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-engaging-wike-to-resolve-rivers-crisis-says-basiru/

Nigeria is transitioning to Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) to improve antenatal care. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and future. Read More: https://punchng.com/pregnancy-gamble-mms-can-end-inequities-in-antenatal-care/

Gani Adams warns that the growing battle for supremacy among traditional rulers threatens Yoruba unity, cultural heritage, and developmental prospects. Read More: https://punchng.com/monarchs-supremacy-battle-threatening-yoruba-unity-gani-adams/

Obasa emphasised the need to engage the NYSC Director-General on the responsibility of ensuring safety and security of corps members from the point of travel to their places of deployment and back to their families.

Nigerian officials clarify that ‘free’ electricity meter costs will be recovered through consumer tariffs, sparking a dispute with DisCos over who pays. Read More: https://punchng.com/meter-costs-spark-discos-fg-showdown-on-tariffs/

An analysis of the ADC’s direction for Nigerian politics in 2027. Does backing Atiku Abubakar risk handing a victory to the Tinubu administration? Read More: https://punchng.com/working-for-adc-or-for-tinubu/

Motorists decry daily, hours-long Lagos-Ibadan Expressway traffic caused by ongoing Kara Bridge repairs, leading to significant delays and frustration. Read More: https://punchng.com/motorists-lament-frequent-hours-long-traffic-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/

A former presidential aspirant slams President Tinubu’s aides for fueling regional divisions in Nigeria to distract from economic and governance failures. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-presidential-aspirant-warns-tinubus-aides-against-regional-divisions/

After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political godfather. Yusuf had been in Kwankwaso’s shadow for nearly two-and-a-half decades, serving in various roles, including an executive portfolio as commissioner in Kano State, until 2023, when Kwankwaso nominated him as […] The post Yusuf’s Red Cap on Tinubu’s Red Carpet, by Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Vanguard News.

Life is unfair, and it often makes us ask ‘Why?’. This article explores the deep questions of suffering and inequality, offering a path to find strength in Read More: https://punchng.com/why-is-life-unfair-to-some/

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has removed over 450 illegal signal boosters to improve telecom service quality and enforce regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-removes-450-illegal-boosters-to-enhance-telecom-service/

Three police officers were killed and two injured in a Katsina ambush by suspected armed bandits along the Guga–Bakori road. An investigation is underway. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-three-policemen-injure-two-in-katsina-ambush/

Discover why the Katsina amnesty plan to free bandits is condemned as a reckless policy that rewards crime and undermines Nigeria’s national security. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-amnesty-undermines-anti-terror-war/

Bauchi State urges residents to embrace routine immunisation amid concerns over rising Hepatitis B cases and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-rallies-residents-for-immunisation-as-hepatitis-b-spreads/

Right-of-way issues are stalling the 624MW Abuja power project, delaying critical electricity supply. TCN seeks urgent government intervention to resolve i Read More: https://punchng.com/right-of-way-delays-stall-624mw-abuja-power-project/

The Kano State Government assures residents of Governor Abba Yusuf’s firm control and vows to amicably resolve the ongoing Kano emirate crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/yusuf-affirms-grip-on-kano-to-resolve-emirate-crisis/

Much has been said and is being said about the Federal Government’s controversial tax reforms. They got off to a very bad start when some legislators claimed that the version of the law passed by the National Assembly was not the same as the document President Tinubu signed. Ali Ndume, the former Senate Leader, is one […] The post Tax Reform Issues, by Donu Kogbara appeared first on Vanguard News.

Stakeholders from Kwara’s Ekiti bloc demand fair political representation, citing 28 years of exclusion from the House of Representatives seat. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-constituents-demand-representation-in-nassembly/

Discover why the call for Nigeria reparations is not about the past, but about demanding justice for colonial legacies that shape the nation’s present. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigeria-must-stand-firm-on-reparations/

Nigeria’s Federal Government’s N9.19tn domestic borrowing surge in 2025 is crowding out private sector credit, hindering business growth and investment. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-n9tn-domestic-loans-surge-drains-lifeline-from-businesses/

Nigeria’s FAAN plans a major cargo tariff hike, sparking protest threats from agents who warn of economic damage and crippled businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-cargo-tariff-hike-sparks-potential-airport-protests/

The Ebonyi State Police Command has detained officers involved in the fatal shooting of a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki, promising a full investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-operatives-over-killing-of-ebonyi-man/

Nigeria may increase ‘sin taxes’ on alcohol and tobacco as part of a $750m World Bank loan deal to boost non-oil revenue and fiscal stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/750m-wbank-loan-fg-may-raise-taxes-on-alcohol-cigarette/

Lagos Assembly seeks urgent action for the release of abducted corper Binuyo Lateefah, as kidnappers demand a N30m ransom. Lawmakers call for security. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-corper-lagos-assembly-seeks-release-as-kidnappers-demand-n30m/

By FRANK EGBORO  Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the “father of modern science.” He made significant contributions to scientific revolution, including improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, such as the discovery of Jupiter’s four largest moons and the phases of Venus. His works laid the foundation […] The post 2027 and the mindless criticisms of Tinubu  appeared first on Vanguard News.

It is unfortunate – though pleasant surprises can occasionally ‘crop up’ – that Zacch Adelabu Adedeji is unlikely to be among the recipients of the ubiquitous ‘Man of the Year’…

Katsina Governor Radda praises Kano Governor Yusuf’s defection to APC, calling it a strategic move for North-West unity, stability, and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/yusufs-defection-to-apc-will-enhance-nwest-unity-radda/

Western Europe which for the first time in 80 years has sent troops in a growing dispute with the United States, US, is falsely claiming it sent its military to disputed Greenland on noble grounds. French President Emmanuel Macron on January 27, 2026 claimed the Europeans are engaged in the face-off to assert European sovereignty, […] The post When the stolen lands of Greenland redefine international politics, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested a carjacking suspect, Sunday Okon, and recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla after a Bolt driver was robbed at gunpoint Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-carjacking-suspect-in-aibom/

Borno State implements financial autonomy for its 27 local governments, ensuring direct payment of allocations to deepen transparency and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/autonomy-borno-lgs-getting-direct-allocations-says-zulum/