Learn how to apply for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 2026 recruitment. Get details on eligibility, application steps, and important dates for tradesmen/wome Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-nigerian-air-force-2026-recruitment/...
Ogun State Police arrested Ayomide Kamula for the alleged rape of a 19-year-old in Ijebu-Igbo, launching a manhunt for an accomplice. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-one-in-ogun-over-rape-of-19-year-old/...
Manchester City are intensifying efforts to sign Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini from Paris Saint-Germain. The Women’s Super League champions have already seen several offers for the Nigeria international rejected. According to Guardian Sport women’s football writer To...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, and the Nigeria Police Force to grant Adeniyi Adeyemi unimpeded access to lawyers of his choice. Adeyemi is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Forei...
Nigeria’s musical influence in the United States dates back decades, with legendary juju musician King Sunny Adé making history on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1983. The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed this on its X platform on Thursday as part of its #ThisWeekinUSNigeriaHistor...
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed that his long-awaited showdown with British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York. Fury announced the development on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a promotional poster featur...
… Says subsidy removal necessary to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any...
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to take over the Inland Dry Port (IDP) functions currently handled by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The post BREAKING: FG orders NPA to take over inland dry port functions from shippers’ council appear...
OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has reaffirmed that it remains fully operational and has no plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in Nigeria, following a Live Town Hall held in Lagos on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 to address misinformation circulating on so...
Nigerian refinery owners urge the Federal Government to strengthen domestic refining and curb fuel imports, citing challenges and proposing a new crude pri Read More: https://punchng.com/refinery-owners-urge-fg-to-curb-fuel-imports-back-local-refineries/...
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, is synonymous with traffic gridlock, chaotic danfo buses, and endless hours lost in congestion. The post LAMATA’s Quality Bus Corridor Project is Transforming Lagos Commutes appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Three suspected armed robbers have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in the Alakuko area of the state, with three locally made pistols and eight rounds of live ammunition recovered from them. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebesi, di...
Lagos Police arrested three suspected carjackers in Alakuko, recovering pistols and ammunition. Efforts are ongoing to dismantle the criminal syndicate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-lagos-carjackers-recover-pistols/...
Chain Reactions Africa, the Lagos-headquartered independent communications consultancy, has ranked third overall among Africa’s top five PR consultancies and emerged Champion in the Large Consultancy category in the inaugural PR Consultancy Performance IndexThe recognition by Ear...
American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have been spotted together in Italy for the third time, adding fresh fuel to speculation about a possible relationship between the pair. The latest sighting occurred on September 3, just hours before Okoye’s Udinese fac...
The Nigerian Navy has warned crude oil thieves and other criminals that the country’s waterways will be too hot for them to operate. The warning was issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, during an interview on Channels Television&rsqu...
The Nigeria Police Force has paid N2.3bn in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 families of deceased officers, demonstrating commitment to their well-b Read More: https://punchng.com/police-pay-n2-3bn-to-families-of-2971-deceased-officers/...
The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Nigerians. The recruitment exercise begins on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with online registration open to applicants seeking to...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and the Nigeria Police Force to permit Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (...
Discover how Felix Nwachikerendu, a Nigerian graduate who sold peanuts, turned online mockery into a N14m support fund after his inspiring story went viral Read More: https://punchng.com/how-online-mockery-turned-into-n14m-for-graduate-who-sold-peanuts-to-survive/...
By Godwin Oritse Lagos is set to host leading stakeholders from Nigeria and the international maritime community as Zoe Maritime Resources Limited convenes the 11th International Maritime Business-to-Business Conference and Exhibition, as part of the Lagos International Maritime ...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has introduced a stronger approach to tackling recurring waste blackspots across the state, moving beyond repeated evacuation to address the causes of dumping and prevent cleared locations from becoming waste points again. A statement ...
Prof Taibat Yusuf delivered the 23rd Inaugural Lecture of KWASU titled, “Empowering Women Farmers in Nigeria: Closing the Gender Gap for Agricultural Transformation and Food Security.” The post University don calls for better credit system for women farmers appeared first on Prem...
Police operatives attached to the Ijebu-Igbo Division of the Ogun State Command have arrested one Ayomide Kamula in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 19-year old girl in Oke Sopen area, Ijebu-Igbo, in the Ijebu North Local Government Area. The suspect, Kamula, 20, was ar...
Nomba, a Nigerian fintech that enables businesses to collect payments and access banking services, has raised a $3 million debt facility through CardinalStone Finance Company Limited, the financing arm of CardinalStone Group, to expand its cross-border payments infrastructure acr...
The Nigerian Navy says those behind crude oil theft and illegal refining in the country are “sophisticated” and “coordinated”. However, it warned that there is no “hiding place” for criminals. Speaking during his appearance on Channels Televisi...
The National Leader of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Thursday said the saga involving President Bola Tinubu and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar over the president’s records with the United States, US, Federal Bureau of Investigation...
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Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to rapper Erigga after the latter praised musicians who built their careers without financial backing from wealthy families. Erigga, whose real name is Erhiga Agarivbie, sparked the conversation in a post...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted N865.71 billion at its Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Treasury Bills primary market auction, cutting the stop rate on the one-year bill to 16.84%, its lowest level since the June 3 auction, and the second straight rate cut. The post CBN c...
IPMAN announces an impending petrol price review in Abuja as new products arrive. Marketers will adjust prices, raising concerns among motorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipman-plans-petrol-price-review/...
The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has credited the stability of the Nigerian naira to the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy and the expansion of the country’s domestic refining capacity. Speaking during an interview on Channels Telev...
Reactions have continued to trail the exit of global e-hailing company, Uber from Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Uber announced its exit from Nigeria after 12 years of operations on Wednesday. Uber, in its terse statement on Wednesday, did not state the reason for its exit but ...
Major League Soccer, MLS, club, FC Dallas have signed Nigerian winger, Daniel Job on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. Job, who joined the Bulls from Norwegian second-division club Kongsvinger IL, signed a contract through the 2029/2030 season, with an option for another ...
Uber unveils its robotaxi service in London, partnering with Wayve, marking a new phase in autonomous mobility after exiting Nigeria. Learn more about the Read More: https://punchng.com/after-exiting-nigeria-uber-unveils-robotaxi-in-london/...
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, accusing the governors of Imo and Kwara states, Senator Hope Uzodinma and Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, of working against him, alle...
Pastor Gabriel Joseph Dipak, who was abducted by Fulani bandits on Friday, August 28, 2026, along with Pastor Emmanuel Hills, a Ghanaian-Nigerian cleric based in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, has narrated how the kidnappers slaughtered Hills after he attempted to...
Afrobeats superstar, Davido has publicly mocked the Nigeria Police Force over reports that many of its officers deployed to Osun State for the August 15 governorship election remain stranded in the state weeks after the poll. Reacting to the report via his verified X handle, Davi...
The development comes amid a crackdown by the Niger State Government on unauthorised mining The post Four Chinese nationals arrested over illegal mining in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed the suspected bandit along the Gbise–Igyudu Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The post Soldiers kill suspected bandit, recover weapons in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Uber’s decision to exit Nigeria adds another prominent multinational to the growing list of foreign businesses that have either left the country, sold their local operations or significantly changed their business models since 2023. The post Uber exit exposes the pitfalls of Tinu...
Daba Markets Inc. (Daba Finance), a digital investment platform that connects investors to African capital markets, has partnered with Coronation Securities Limited and Coronation Asset Management Limited to offer eligible Daba users access to Nigerian capital market products. Th...
How do you jump a military trench on a motorcycle? For commanders in Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the answer came from prompting generative AI. From dedicated prompt-engineering cells to encrypted satellite links paid for by central Islamic State cadres, former ins...
PalmPay has launched ‘PalmPay Dey For You’, a customer-focused campaign reinforcing its commitment to secure, reliable, and accessible banking for millions of Nigerians. As conversations around the safety, stability, and reliability of financial institutions receive increased att...
By Daniel Abia The media directorate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rivers State, has debunked the trending report that the name of the Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr. Mike Barieenee Nwielaghi, was not uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)....
While acknowledging the passionate nature of political discourse, CAN emphasised that the name of Jesus Christ is sacred and must not be dragged into political rivalry. The post 2027: CAN cautions politicians against using Jesus Christ for partisan interests appeared first on Pre...
The British Pound is currently trading around N1,800/£ against the naira in the official market, the strongest level for the naira since late February. The post Naira strengthens to N1,800/£ against British Pound, highest level in 7 months appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will begin adjusting petrol pump prices downward in the next few days. The National Publicity...
Uber has launched autonomous ride-hailing services in London using AI technology developed by British startup Wayve, expanding its robotaxi footprint in Europe. The post Uber launches AI-powered robotaxis in London after exiting Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Federal workers in Nigeria demand an immediate review of salaries, pushing for a N300,000 minimum wage due to the rising cost of living. Read More: https://punchng.com/workers-demand-n300000-minimum-wage/...
A Celestial Church pastor and his wife were found dead in Ogun State after an alleged domestic fight. Police are investigating the Ogun domestic violence i Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-pastor-wife-found-dead-after-alleged-domestic-fight/...
The naira continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the Nigerian currency trading around N1,329 per dollar in the official market while the parallel market remained significantly higher. The latest available Nigerian Foreign Exchange Marke...
The move is the next phase of Dangote Cement’s bid to secure a quicker pathway to international capital and foreign investors than what a local listing in Lagos affords, using London as a window to the world. The post Dangote Cement sets date for London capital markets day ahead ...
By Damilola Samuel Lagos State has unveiled its 2025–2027 HIV Strategic Plan through which it is seeking to strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and care while addressing gaps in its HIV response ahead of 2027. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agen...
MTN Nigeria has emerged as the dominant player in Nigeria’s fibre broadband market, accounting for more than half of all Fibre to the X (FTTX) subscriptions in the second quarter of 2026. The post MTN outshines ISPs in fibre broadband, accounts for 55% of customers appeared first...
The Nigerian military has explained the reason behind the withdrawal of United States troops from Nigeria. Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba stated that the deployment of 200 United States soldiers to Nigeria was tied to operational and counterterrorism o...
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has condemned Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria, describing it as unprofessional. AUATON National Spokesperson, Mr Jossy Adaraniwon, alleged that Uber left Nigeria’s ride-hailing market without prior notice to driv...
Transcorp Power Plc has proposed the appointment of Mrs. Maryam Bala Shehu as an Independent Non-Executive Director, subject to approval by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The post Transcorp Power seeks NERC approval for Maryam Bala Shehu’s board appointmen...
This investigation reveals a widening gap between climate risk warnings, government response, and the lived reality of vulnerable rural communities. The post How erosion havoc destroys homes, farmlands in Kano community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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