The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to shut down substandard health facilities. The Commissioner of Health, Dr Ekem John, disclosed this during the ARISE Health Sector town hall meeting in Uyo, on Saturday. He said the decision aimed at ensuring that healthcare services were delivered by trained professionals, thereby safeguarding the health and […] The post Akwa Ibom to shut down substandard health facilities appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

With the country mourning former President Muhammadu Buhari, Joel Nwokeoma and Stephen Angbulu bring you some memorable and controversial quotes from the soldier-turned-democrat On Social Issues, Gender & Personal Moments “My wife belongs in my kitchen, my living room and the other room.” Joint press with Angela Merkel, Berlin, October 2016 “Nigerian youths want to […] The post 50 Buhari quotes to remember appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Captain of Ekiti Queens, Aderonke Adediran, has attributed her team’s poor performance at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League to inexperience. Adediran who stated this at the venue of the championship in Benin on Sunday, said that as debutants, they were learning from the more experienced team in the hope that they would pick up […] The post Ardova HPL: Ekiti Queens’ skipper blames team woes on inexperience appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Dan Ngerem, has launched a scathing critique of the structure of the re-established National Sports Commission, calling its current setup without a full board a dangerous anomaly that undermines accountability and corporate confidence, The PUNCH reports. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with M4S TV, Ngerem described the […] The post Ngerem condemns National Sports Commission structure appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Tributes to the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, have begun to pour in the Nigerian sports sector after the ex-helmsman of Nigeria died in a UK hospital at the age of 82 on Sunday, The PUNCH reports. The Super Falcons led the way with a minute’s silence before the kick-off of their last WAFCON group […]

President Bola Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a UK hospital on Sunday. Tinubu disclosed this in a heartfelt tribute he personally signed Sunday evening, shortly after news of Buhari’s passing broke. […]

The University of Lagos has appointed renowned United States-based Nigerian physician and CEO of Cardiac Renal & Vascular Associates in Jackson, Mississippi, Dr Olurotimi Badero, as a Distinguished Fellow and Visiting Professor of Medicine in its Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Department of Medicine. Prof Badero, celebrated globally as the world’s first and only board-certified interventional […]

As part of the activities commemorating its Golden Jubilee, the University of Ilorin will, on July 16, 2025, honour 65 eminent Nigerians, most of whom are alumni of the institution. The landmark event, tagged “Investiture Ceremony of Unilorin Ambassadors, Distinguished Alumni, and Award of Excellence,” will be held at the university auditorium beginning at 11.00 […]

JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes on how businesses are saving time and money by leveraging artificial intelligence to handle routine office tasks like data entry, scheduling, content generation, customer support, document management, etc In 2025, businesses in Nigeria and beyond are finding ways to simplify and automate routine tasks faster and more efficiently. According to recent reports […]

Two pastors whom I still respect, but not worship, in Nigerian Christianity are Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church a.k.a. The Latter Rain Assembly and Pastor Sam Adeyemi of Daystar Christian Centre. If you are a social media dilettante like me, you have likely come across the trending videos of pastors speaking […]

Infrastructure company IHS Nigeria has expressed satisfaction with the impact of the oxygen plant it donated to the Rivers State Government, saying the facility is helping to close critical healthcare gaps in the state and surrounding regions. Speaking during a project inspection visit to the plant at Eleme General Hospital in Rivers State, Director of […]

Three years on, Governor Abiodun Oyebanji has proven beyond doubt that he is a transformative leader and achiever by swiftly building upon the developmental foundations laid by his predecessors, irrespective of party affiliation. The political season is upon us once again in Ekiti State, a time when all the dramatis personae on the political turf […]

When I read the response of the Federal Government to last week’s International Monetary Fund report warning Nigeria over the implications of a high inflation rate and the slow impact of the economic reforms, it became clear that the people in government are not in touch with happenings in the economy. They live in a […]

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has said that its newly launched Galaxy Z Fold7 is the slimmest and lightest foldable phone it has ever released, combining cutting-edge design, intelligent camera features, and advanced AI capabilities. Speaking at the unveiling, Samsung explained that the Galaxy Z Fold7 was designed to deliver ultra-smartphone performance while unlocking new levels […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army, 6 Division, have destroyed 11 illegal refineries and arrested 50 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. Also, the army said during the operation, it confiscated 25,000 litres of stolen products as well as the discovery of several illegal connection points used to siphon oil. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 […]

Cyberspace Limited, a pioneer in Nigeria’s ICT landscape, has announced the celebration of its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of consistent innovation, digital transformation, and service excellence. Established in 1995 as a dial-up Internet Service Provider, the company has evolved into a leading systems integration powerhouse, delivering mission-critical connectivity and enterprise solutions across various sectors […]

Telecommunications firm Globacom has partnered with Nigerian public Wi-Fi infrastructure provider Wave5 Wireless to pilot an urban Wi-Fi offload project in Lagos, in a move to ease mobile network congestion and improving data connectivity for users in densely populated areas. The companies disclosed this in a joint statement issued on Sunday, stating that the collaboration […]

There have been some takeovers and mergers as the insurance sector awaits presidential assent to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, writes OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA on July 2nd, 2025, the National Insurance Commission issued new licenses to SanlamAllianz Life and General Insurance in Abuja after the successful merger of Sanlam and Allianz, signalling fresh energy in […]

The Risk, Audit & Compliance Committee, a committee of the Nigerian Insurers Association, has said that upskilling of its members is one of its top priorities in its 2025 annual retreat. The retreat, themed ‘Insurance industry recapitalisation: Strengthening governance activities for maximum benefits,’ is set for next month. The RACC comprises chief internal auditors, risk […]

BANKOLE TAIWO writes on the life and times of Oba Sikiru Adetona, a revered monarch and voice of courage, who bows out at 91 after a 65-year reign for 65 years, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland sat on one of Nigeria’s most prestigious stools — a throne he ascended […]

• Ex-President dies in London hospital at 82 • Shettima arrives with corpse, national flags fly half-mast as Obasanjo, govs lead tributes • A General’s legacy: Buhari’s march through history President Bola Tinubu and a roll-call of Nigeria’s past heads of state are expected to converge on Daura today as the remains of former President […]

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has urged the government to enhance security nationwide and called on the media to be patriotic in their information dissemination. In a communiqué issued on Sunday at the end of the convention and signed by Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, President and General Secretary respectively, the NGE emphasised that a […]

Tech-driven logistics company 8BM Freight Systems has unveiled its new Corporate Services Office in Osogbo, Osun State, reaffirming its commitment to job creation, youth development, and innovation in Nigeria’s logistics and supply chain sector. The launch ceremony brought together government officials, traditional rulers, academics, and community leaders in what was described as a celebration of […]

A University of Ibadan alumnus and PhD scholar at the University of Buffalo, New York, Festus Adegbola, is charting a new course in Earth Systems Science. Recently awarded the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology Fellowship, Adegbola is leading research in South Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region as part of NASA’s […]

Three months after making their international debut at the World Junior Championships in China, Nigeria’s rising fencing stars, Inkosi Brou and Wisdom Okanlawon, are set to compete at the prestigious 2025 World Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from July 22 to 30. Inkosi Brou, who reached the knockout stage at the […]

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said Governor Ademola Adeleke has not defected to its fold, urging members of the public to discountenance the insinuations. In a statement signed by the Osun APC spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, obtained in Osogbo, on Sunday, the party said Adeleke’s administration was spreading falsehood about his […]

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reiterated his call for the creation of state police. Presenting the Benue State position at a stakeholders’ meeting for the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution as amended in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday, Alia said the creation of state police was critical to effectively tackle the unique security challenges […] The post Alia renews call for state police appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Kaduna State Government, alongside key education stakeholders and development partners, has unveiled N440bn investment roadmap to reposition Technical and Vocational Education and Training across the state. Participants are also pushing for bold reforms to integrate the marginalised Almajiri system into mainstream education in the state. This was part of the far-reaching resolutions reached at […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested six suspected Internet fraudsters in Uyo, the Akwa State capital. This development was announced via its official X on Saturday. The anti-graft agency stated that four suspects were apprehended in Ekamba, while two others were caught in the Ekpri Nsukara area of Akwa Ibom during an intelligence-driven […] The post EFCC nabs six for alleged Internet fraud in A’Ibom appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Ondo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has called on members of the coalition to properly register and not to destroy the existing structure of the party. The state chapter of the ADC coalition was inaugurated last week in Akure, the state capital. Members of the coalition in the state included chieftains of […] The post Don’t dismantle our structure, Ondo ADC warns coalition members appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The All Progressives Congress has dismissed the recent coalition moves by the African Democratic Congress, describing it as a desperate attempt to mimic the successful 2013 merger that birthed the ruling party. The APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, asserted in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH. According to him, the current alliance […] The post ADC desperate to replicate Tinubu, Buhari 2013 merger blueprint – APC appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has postponed his return to Ibadan, Oyo State, till July 28, after the 21 days of mourning of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, The PUNCH exclusively learnt on Sunday. The PUNCH reports that Oba Olakulehin died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, after a brief […] The post Olubadan succession: Ladoja delays return till Olakulehin’s mourning ends appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed a total of 672,311.68 kilogrammes of cannabis cultivated across farms between January and May 2025. The agency uncovered and eradicated 35 cannabis farms across five states, according to its latest operational data. The data obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Sunday showed that the crackdown, which spanned […] The post C’River, Delta top cannabis cultivation hotspots – NDLEA appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Confederation of Africa Athletics President, Hamad Malboum, has lauded Nigeria for hosting the 2025 Africa U-18 and U-20 Athletics Championships which will begin on Wednesday, July 16 and run till July 20 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event was heralded by a council meeting of the CAA in Abeokuta on Sunday. Led by the president, […] The post CAA hails Nigeria ahead of African Junior Championships appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The management of the WTT Series has announced a significant increase in the prize pool for the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos tournament, raising the total purse from $75,000 (N115m) to $100,000 (N153m), marking a 33 per cent boost. The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 22 to 26 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, […] The post N153m for grabs at 2025 WTT Contender Lagos appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it is investigating the circumstances behind the death of a 23-year-old lady, Grace Godwin, who was suspected to have been killed by a one-chance operator and dumped by the roadside in the Jabi area of Abuja, FCT. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a […] The post Police probe suspected one-chance killing of lady in Abuja appeared first on Punch Newspapers.