1 hour ago Transmission Company, Partners Educate Abia, Imo, Anambra Communities On Line Upgrades

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have carried out a sensitisation programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line line. The sensitisation exercise, which took place from January 6 […]

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1 hour ago Independent Marketers Urge Federal Govt To Stop Petrol Import As Dangote Denies Supply Disruption Claims

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. The association also distanced itself from reports suggesting that the surge in petrol imports in November 2025 was linked to a breakdown in supply arrangements between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, […]

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2 h. ago Minister’s Wife Advocates Support For Families Of Fallen Heroes

The wife of the Minister of Defence, Mrs Oghogho Musa, has advocated greater support for the families of fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in defence of the nation. She spoke yesterday, at the Humanitarian Day, organised as part of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja. She said, “While our […]

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4 h. ago Kebbi Varsity Confers Doctorate Degrees On Gov Idris, Sultan, Ooni Of Ife, Others

The Abdullahi Fodio University Aleiro (AFUSTA), Kebbi State, has awarded honorary doctorate degrees on Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, His Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Imo State governor and chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma and governors of Sokoto, Zamfara and […]

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7 h. ago Hospital opens probe as Chimamanda blames facility for son’s death

Author Chimamanda Adichie accuses Euracare Hospital of negligence in her son’s death. The hospital opens an investigation into the tragic incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/hospital-opens-probe-as-chimamanda-blames-facility-for-sons-death/

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10 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Framework To Maintain Public Assets Nationwide

The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive framework to strengthen the maintenance and preservation of public assets across Nigeria. The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), introduces Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure uniform, efficient, and sustainable management of federal assets. […]

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12 h. ago Lagos–Calabar Coastal highway to be tolled after unveiling – Umahi

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, confirms the new Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled immediately after it is completed and commissioned. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-to-be-tolled-after-unveiling-umahi/

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13 h. ago Author Chimamanda Adichie Blames Son’s Death On Alleged Negligence By Lagos Hospital

Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of negligence over the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Nkanu, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died on Wednesday after a medical emergency during a procedure at the hospital. In a statement circulating on social media on Saturday, and confirmed by Adichie’s representative, […]

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14 h. ago IPMAN rejects fuel imports as Dangote Refinery denies supply disruption claims

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit read more IPMAN rejects fuel imports as Dangote Refinery denies supply disruption claims

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15 h. ago Adichie accuses Euracare Hospital of negligence over son’s death

As medical body probes allegations Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of medical negligence read more Adichie accuses Euracare Hospital of negligence over son’s death

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17 h. ago VIDEO: Rivers women lay wrappers on road as Wike arrives Port Harcourt event

Watch the video as Rivers women lay their wrappers on the road for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s convoy, a traditional sign of deep respect in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-rivers-women-lay-wrappers-on-road-as-wike-arrives-port-harcourt-event/

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17 h. ago DSS Confirms Arrest Of Operative Accused Of Defiling, Marrying Teenager; Forcing Her To Covert From Islam To Christianity

The Department of State Services (DSS) has broken its silence on the abduction and defilement of a minor by one of its staff member. A magistrate court in Hadejia, Jigawa State, had ordered the arrest and investigation of the operative over allegations of abducting, unlawfully detaining, and forcing the religious conversion of the 16-year-old girl. […] The post DSS Confirms Arrest Of Operative Accused Of Defiling, Marrying Teenager; Forcing Her To Covert From Islam To Christianity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago DSS Arrests Operative Accused Of Defiling, Marrying Jigawa Teenager

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested its operative, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, who was accused of abducting, unlawfully detaining, and forcing the religious conversion and marrying a 16-year-old girl, Walida Ibrahim. Recall that a Magistrate Court in Hadejia, Jigawa State, had ordered the arrest and investigation of the operative over allegations of abducting, unlawfully detaining, […]

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19 h. ago Federal Government, ASUU Set To Sign Fresh Agreement January 14

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a fresh agreement on Wednesday, January 14, to strengthen industrial harmony and improve conditions in Nigeria’s university system. This was contained in an official invitation issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through the University Education Department and addressed to […]

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20 h. ago Federal Government Orders Enforcement Of ‘No Work, No Pay’ On JOHESU

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of all federal hospitals to immediately enforce the federal government’s “No Work, No Pay” policy on members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU), who have been on strike since November 14, 2025. The […]

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20 h. ago 2027: Wike, Fubara Can’t Deliver Rivers For Tinubu Without Rigging — Fayose

Isaac Fayose, a social commentator and brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that neither the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, nor Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, can win Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election without electoral […]

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20 h. ago Indonesia Minister Confirms Suspension Of Musk’s Grok AI Over Indecent Content

Indonesia is the first country to deny all access to the tool, which has been restricted to paying subscribers elsewhere following the backlash. The post Indonesia Minister Confirms Suspension Of Musk’s Grok AI Over Indecent Content appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago Renewed Hope In Action: How President Tinubu Is Propelling Interior Ministry Reforms

On a good day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) hardly celebrates politicians. But an exception was made recently. The association expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Honorable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his outstanding efforts in ensuring easy passport processing for Nigerian students in the Diaspora. The President of NANS Headquarters, Usman Adamu […]

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24 h. ago Clash Of Titans: Chelle, Petković Exude Confidence As Nigeria, Algeria Battle In Marrakech

Marrakech is set to host a monumental clash this Saturday’s evening as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face off against Algeria’s Fennecs in a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal. The Grand Stade de Marrakech, Morocco’s fourth-largest city, will be the epicentre of this footballing duel, kicking off at 5 pm local time. Both camps […]

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25 h. ago Japan prime minister considering early general election – Reports

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is reportedly considering an early Japan general election to leverage high public support and secure a stronger parliamentary ma Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-prime-minister-weighing-early-general-election-reports/

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