…seeks Tinubu’s intervention over alleged obstruction of Federal Task Force By Florencemary Nwabueze Tension is reportedly mounting along portions of the Lagos Coastal Road over alleged moves by officials of the Lagos State Government to obstruct the activities of a Federal Gover...
A man identified as Opeyemi has drowned in a river in Mile 12, Lagos, after allegedly being chased by suspected cultists who reportedly prevented his rescu Read More: https://punchng.com/man-drowns-in-lagos-river/...
Lagos govt clarifies proposed Magistrates’ Law amendment dailypost.ng
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Plateau State has accused local gangs it described as “Mangu militias” of killing three herders and 50 cattle in separate attacks in the Aloghom community of Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The chairma...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of creating a vicious cycle of poverty among Nigerians. Atiku made this known in a statement signed by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, in which he said the T...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has said that it is not part of the G-100 coalition ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general elections. The National Chairman of the party, Agbo Major, made the declaration on Sunday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Televisi...
Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has apologised to Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, over his actions during the last All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Lagos. 'I'm sorry.' – Desmond Elliot begs Gbajabiamila for forg...
At N524,000 Return Ticket, Local Airline Operators Say Nigeria Has World’s Cheapest Airfares LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on authorities to investigate the killing of an 80-year-old man, Ordue Ikye, who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of witchcraft in Benue State. The rights organisation made the call in a statement posted on its offic...
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, has urged Nigerians to reject vote-buying and vote-selling ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndagoso, who is also the Archbishop of the Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese, made the call on ...
CS-SUNN Pushes Lagos Island Council to Boost Nutrition Funding, Coordination Radio Nigeria Lagos
The Nigerian naira opened the new week relatively stable against the United States dollar, with the official market rate remaining significantly below the parallel-market quotation. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar is currently around ₦1,326.84, accordin...
Nigeria’s exports of raw materials surged by 106% year-on-year to N3.84 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by a sharp increase in shipments recorded in the second quarter. The post Nigeria’s raw materials exports surge 106% to N3.84 trillion in H1 2026 appeared first on N...
By Dele Sobowale Two former Ministers of Humanitarian Services – one sacked but allowed to go home and the other now on the run – symbolize how public servants in Abuja view Nigeria’s poor people. They are not to be helped; they are to be robbed. President Tinubu, like his predec...
Lagos seeks 2,500 hajj slots for 2027 Peoples Gazette Nigeria
•Analysts finger Dangote Refinery IPO By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian equities market reversed bullish trend last week, as N1.9 trillion was lost to widespread profit-taking across major stocks. The market was bullish penultimate week, as investors gained N3.73 trillion on the Nige...
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers : 1. Following the rise in Brent crude oil prices to $104.61 per barrel, retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory hiked pump prices on Sunday. Crude oil prices have been rising since February this year followin...
By Ayo Onikoyi WARRI, Delta — Ryna Isah, who represented Delta State as “Warrior Delta,” has emerged winner of the 2026 Little Miss Amazing Nigeria beauty pageant. Isah was crowned Little Miss Amazing Nigeria 2026 at the grand finale held on September 6, 2026, in Warri, Delta Sta...
Former England players Lee Hendrie and Sue Smith have slammed Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi following his red card during Coventry City’s 5-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. Both pundits agreed that the Nigerian forward’s challenge justified his red card....
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has said that although the team are feeling the impact of Victor Osimhen’s absence, they remain strong without the Nigerian attacker. He said this following their 1-0 win against Kocaelispor on Sunday night, where the Yellow-Reds clinched all three ...
Not tackling the menace to its roots will take FIFA’s enquiry and a subsequently constituted NFF board to nowhere. The post EDITORIAL: FIFA’s enquiry and fixing Nigeria’s football appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lagos clarifies proposed magistrates’ law amendment, says bill not from executive The Guardian Nigeria News
U.K.’s acquittal should not halt Diezani’s case, HEDA tells FG The Guardian Nigeria News
Firm boosts Ojodu-Berger’s businesses with 110-Unit Plaza The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos urges communities to protect public infrastructure corridor The Guardian Nigeria News
***As cost of operations rises ***Dangote Cement, UACN lead inventory build-up ***Financial experts give more insight, proffer way out By Peter Egwuatu Manufacturing companies across sectors listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, entered the second quarter of 2026 with com...
NSE seeks climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos Coastal Road: Concerns over alleged feud between FG, state officials The Guardian Nigeria News
Experts task builders on aligning academic learning with industry practice The Guardian Nigeria News
By Fred Chukwuelobe Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, sat down with Arise Television anchor Ojy Okpe for an extensive conversation on the election and a wide range of issues confronting Nigeria. It was one of those in...
***Transporters, commuters toolMRS raises pump price to N1,400/litre ***NNPC stations move to N1,375/litre lIndependent marketers raise prices to N1,400/litre By Udeme Akpan & Mariam Eko The surge in international crude oil prices above $100 per barrel is pushing up petrol prices...
Democracy, at least theoretically, is about choice. I have no doubt that our political leaders agree. However, the problem many of those in power have is that Nigerian voters are not mature enough to exercise their right to make a choice. So, they need to be tutored and guided. B...
Outrage grows over the killing of two Nigerians, Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, in South Africa, amid recurring xenophobic attacks and police brutality Read More: https://punchng.com/safrica-silent-as-outrage-trails-killing-of-two-nigerians/...
The Nigeria High Commission in London clarifies that the £70 admin fee for its passport intervention was unapproved and will refund £50 to applicants. Read More: https://punchng.com/passport-uk-mission-clarifies-70-fee-refunds-50/...
A new report by Orodata Science reveals that 97% of primary healthcare centres across 16 Nigerian states fail to meet national minimum staffing requirement Read More: https://punchng.com/only-3-of-phcs-meet-minimum-staffing-requirements-report/...
Lagos PWDs Seek More Digital Skills Development Training THISDAYLIVE
NAMA clarifies N7.58bn Lagos ILS, blames recurrent failures Tribune Online
NPFL: Sporting thrash Inter 3-0 in Lagos derby Punch Newspapers
Lagos Govt Tasks Nigerian Youths on Integrity, Discipline at Chosen Revival THISDAYLIVE
Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Poco Lee, has spoken for the first time since his release on bail in the United Kingdom, saying he remained mentally strong throughout the ordeal because he knew he was innocent of the allegation against him. Poco Lee made the disclosure during a ...
An editorial on the Dangote Refinery IPO, analysing its valuation, risks, and potential to create wealth for millions of Nigerian investors. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-dangote-refinery-ipo/...
Eight Finalists Emerge to Compete for Zenith Bank League Title in Lagos THISDAYLIVE
Lagos generates over 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, creating an environmental emergency. This is a call to redefine the crisis as an economic opportu Read More: https://punchng.com/redefining-lagos-waste-crisis/...
An opinion on the Federal Government’s approved concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its Old Boys’ Association as a rescue mission, not privatisation. Read More: https://punchng.com/whos-afraid-of-kings-college-rescue-mission/...
An analysis of Nigeria’s renewed inflation, driven by rising energy prices, and a call for government intervention to moderate prices and ease living costs Read More: https://punchng.com/tackling-the-renewed-inflation/...
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-with-ak-47-in-edo/...
A man identified as Opeyemi has drowned after allegedly jumping into a river in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State while being chased by suspected cultists. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-drowns-after-alleged-cultists-chase-into-lagos-river/...
INEC has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, heightening the battle for the 109 senatorial seats across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-final-list-sets-off-senate-race/...
Motorists and residents raise safety concerns over an abandoned truck and piling rig obstructing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, warning of potential crashes. Read More: https://punchng.com/abandoned-truck-piling-rig-raise-safety-fears-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/...
The Nigeria Police Force says it arrested 262 suspects for various crimes and rescued 27 kidnapped victims in operations across the country in one week. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-262-suspects-rescue-27-kidnapped-victims-2/...
A driver allegedly stole his employer’s Toyota Camry in Lagos two days after being hired. Police in Ogun State have arrested an accomplice and recovered th Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-steals-employers-car-two-days-after-hiring-accomplice-arrested/...
Nigerian banks closed a net 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, an 8.8% reduction in three years, according to CBN data. Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-shut-476-branches-in-three-years-cbn/...
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.68 million barrels per day in August, sustaining its OPEC quota for the fourth consecutive month. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-hits-1-68mbpd-sustains-opec-quota-for-four-months/...
Port Harcourt will host the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final 4 from September 20-22, where four teams will compete for the title. Read More: https://punchng.com/port-harcourt-to-host-npbl-final-4/...
Nigeria’s Falconets are set to face England in the U-20 World Cup Round of 16 after an emphatic 10-1 victory over New Caledonia to qualify from Group F. Read More: https://punchng.com/falconets-ready-for-england-after-ncaledonia-thrashing/...
Nigerian athletes Ezekiel Nathaniel and Udodi Onwuzurike missed out on prize money at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Read More: https://punchng.com/nathaniel-onwuzurike-miss-world-ultimate-champs-windfall/...
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has called on the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC) and the leadership of all political parties in Nigeria to desist from harassment of voters ahead of the 2027 election. The NAS Cap’n, Dr Charles M...
By Sola Ogundipe A drug already transforming the treatment of obesity and diabetes may have another, unexpected effect: slowing some aspects of ageing. Researchers have found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy, exte...
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, has urged Nigerians to reject vote-buying ahead of the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-reject-vote-buying-catholic-bishops-president-tells-nigerians/...
By Sola Ogundipe What if a person who needs a pacemaker no longer had to undergo surgery to have one implanted? Imagine having no wires threaded into the heart, no pulse generator implanted under the skin and, potentially, no repeat procedures to deal with implanted hardware? Ins...
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