23 m. 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/

Events

23 m. 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/

Politics

28 m. 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/

Politics

36 m. 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/

Politics

59 m. ago FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of livestock development, says the federal government is placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s livestock read more FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

Politics

64 m. ago MAN decry abuse of free trade zones, soaring production costs

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the worsening state of the Basic Metal, Iron and read more MAN decry abuse of free trade zones, soaring production costs

Politics

83 m. 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/

Politics

83 m. 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/

Politics

2 h. ago ICPC, Fiscal Responsibility Commission deepen Nigeria’s anti

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) have signed a Memorandum read more ICPC, Fiscal Responsibility Commission deepen Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive

Politics

2 h. ago Gaise Baba Leads Popular Secular Artists On Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube Music Chart

American social media and online video sharing platform, YouTube, has released its 2025 Nigeria Rankings, unveiling the platforms, creators and music videos that defined Nigerian viewership this year. The streaming platform named gospel singer Akinade Ibuoye, popularly known as “Gaise Baba” and Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli as its standout artistes of 2025. This was contained […]

Culture

2 h. ago Man City Beat Madrid In Champions League As Pressure Mounts On Alonso

Without injured superstar Kylian Mbappe, Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo but Nico O'Reilly and a Haaland penalty secured Pep Guardiola's City the three points. The post Man City Beat Madrid In Champions League As Pressure Mounts On Alonso appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

3 h. ago Police, Air Force QRF pledge stronger security collaboration in Niger

He described the Police chief as a lawyer par excellence, an anti-fraud specialist and a seasoned police officer...

Politics

3 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

Politics

3 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

3 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/

Politics

3 h. ago Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

Yolat Inc. has quietly become one of the few African founded fintechs to secure approvals on both sides of the Atlantic.  read more Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

Economics

3 h. ago NCTC seeks stronger security, telecom, media cooperation to tackle kidnapping

The NCTC boss pointed out that kidnapping remained the common trend that runs across the country’s security threats...

Politics

4 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 […]

Politics

4 h. ago I stopped having female secretaries when I started working late — Adeboye

Pastor Adeboye explains why he stopped having a female secretary after working late, citing the need to avoid temptation and sever compromising ties. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-stopped-having-female-secretaries-when-i-started-working-late-adeboye/

Politics

4 h. ago Olubadan orders royal fathers to tackle kidnapping, land grabbing in Oyo

The Olubadan of Ibadanland directs Royal Highnesses to tackle kidnapping and land grabbing, holding them accountable for security in their domains. Read More: https://punchng.com/olubadan-orders-royal-fathers-to-tackle-kidnapping-land-grabbing-in-oyo/

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