2 m. ago Reps ultimatum to PAP administrator unnecessary distraction – IYC

The Ijaw Youth Council defends PAP administrator Dennis Otuaro, calling the House of Reps’ 72-hour ultimatum an unnecessary distraction from Niger Delta pe Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-ultimatum-to-pap-administrator-unnecessary-distraction-iyc/

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1 hour ago 41 Nigerians, others arrested in Ghana for illegal forex trading

Ghanaian authorities arrested 41 individuals, including Nigerians, in Accra for engaging in illegal forex trading. The joint operation recovered millions i Read More: https://punchng.com/41-nigerians-others-arrested-in-ghana-for-illegal-forex-trading/

Events

2 h. ago Enugu court remands security guard for teenage cousin murder

A 51-year-old security guard in Enugu has been remanded in custody by a magistrate court for the alleged murder of his 19-year-old cousin in Nsukka. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-court-remands-security-guard-for-teenage-cousin-murder/

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2 h. ago NDLEA arrests two suspected traffickers, seizes 763kg of skunk in Edo

The NDLEA in Edo State arrested two suspected traffickers and seized 763kg of skunk cannabis as part of its pre-Yuletide drug control strategies. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-two-suspected-traffickers-seizes-763kg-of-skunk-in-edo/

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2 h. ago Ndume lauds Tinubu over soldiers’ improved kitting, urges better pay

Senator Ali Ndume applauds President Tinubu for soldiers’ improved kitting and security efforts, while also urging for better military pay and equipment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-lauds-tinubu-over-soldiers-improved-kitting-urges-better-pay/

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2 h. ago Osun poll: Seven aspirants meet Tinubu,accept Oyetola’s candidate

Seven aspirants in the Osun APC primary back a consensus candidate after meeting President Tinubu, pledging unity for the upcoming governorship poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-seven-aspirants-meet-tinubuaccept-oyetolas-candidate/

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2 h. ago FG opens diplomatic talks with B’Faso over detained aircraft, soldiers

Nigeria begins diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained Nigerian aircraft and its soldiers held for alleged airspace violatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-diplomatic-talks-with-bfaso-over-detained-aircraft-soldiers/

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2 h. ago No Nigerian firm can handle deep offshore drilling – Minister

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister states no local firms have deep offshore drilling capacity, citing high costs and the need to avoid middlemen to stay competit Read More: https://punchng.com/no-nigerian-firm-can-handle-deep-offshore-drilling-minister/

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3 h. ago Osun 2026: Adeleke confident of victory after Accord ticket win

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the Accord Party ticket for the Osun 2026 election after defecting from the PDP, expressing confidence in his victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-after-accord-ticket-win/

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3 h. ago Weak political commitment threatens women’s empowerment – BudgIt

A new BudgIT report reveals weak political commitment and significant data gaps are threatening women’s economic empowerment across Nigeria’s states. Read More: https://punchng.com/weak-political-commitment-threatens-womens-empowerment-budgit/

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3 h. ago Osun 2026: Omisore backs Tinubu, supports APC consensus candidate

Senator Iyiola Omisore declares support for President Tinubu’s decision to field a consensus candidate for the APC in the upcoming Osun 2026 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-omisore-backs-tinubu-supports-apc-consensus-candidate/

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3 h. ago Arsenal continue perfect Champions League run with 3–0 win at Club Brugge

Arsenal make it six wins from six in the Champions League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Club Brugge, thanks to goals from Madueke and Martinelli. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-continue-perfect-champions-league-run-with-3-0-win-at-club-brugge/

Sport

3 h. ago VIDEO: Dancing, praising God doesn’t affect my work, Adeleke dismisses criticism

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke responds to critics, stating his hobby of dancing and praising God does not affect his official duties or governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-dancing-praising-god-doesnt-affect-my-work-adeleke-dismisses-criticism/

Culture

4 h. ago Awujale throne: KWAM1 submits lineage form, ruling house summons emergency meeting

Fuji musician KWAM1 submits his lineage form for the Awujale throne, prompting an emergency meeting as ruling houses dispute his eligibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-throne-kwam1-submits-lineage-form-ruling-house-summons-emergency-meeting/

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4 h. ago Bauchi gov dismisses reports of defection to PRP as mischievous

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s office has refuted claims of his defection from the PDP to the PRP, calling the reports mischievous and baseless. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-dismisses-reports-of-defection-to-prp-as-mischievous/

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5 h. ago FULL LIST: Gospel artist beats Wizkid, others, leads Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube music chart

See the full list of top artists on the YouTube Music Chart Nigeria for 2025. Gospel singer Gaise Baba’s hit video beats Wizkid, Davido, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-gospel-artist-beats-wizkid-others-leads-nigerias-2025-youtube-music-chart/

Culture

5 h. ago VIDEO: Stowaway nabbed hiding between aircraft tyres at Ilorin airport

A man was apprehended in an Ilorin airport stowaway attempt, hiding between the tyres of an aircraft he believed was heading to the United States. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-stowaway-nabbed-hiding-between-aircraft-tyres-at-ilorin-airport/

Transport

5 h. ago BPP, SON sign MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in govt procurement

The BPP and SON signed an MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in procurement, strengthening the Nigeria First policy and ensuring quality in government proje Read More: https://punchng.com/bpp-son-sign-mou-to-enforce-nigerian-standards-in-govt-procurement/

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5 h. ago Rescue Of Niger Students, A Profound National Relief — Info Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children. The Minister stated this on Wednesday when […]

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5 h. ago Kano Lawyers Group Petitions Tinubu Over Parallel Hisbah Recruitment By Ganduje

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the recruitment of what it described as a ‘parallel Hisbah police’ in Kano State, warning that the move could threaten peace and security in the state. In the petition signed by the group’s […]

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