Say adulterated drugs can cause collapse of health sector By James Ogunnaike; Shina Abubakar & Deola Badru Pharmacists have warned Nigerians against patronising street medicine vendors following the growing threat posed by fake and counterfeit medicines in the country. Read Also: Deadly goods on...
safety
By Evelyn Usman A mechanic workshop went up in flames in the early hours of yesterday at Isheri-Idimu, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, with 21 vehicles reportedly affected. The fire, which broke out at about 3:05am on Oladunni Street, beside Eternal Filling Station...
schools
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja With nearly 46 million children reportedly captured in a new education data system, almost 250,000 Nigerians undergoing technical skills training and the government claiming to have returned one million out-of-school children to classrooms, the Tinubu admi...
government
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State said on Thursday that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, is not a threat in the state, as the mistake of 2023, when Obi won the presidential election in the state, ha...
News
Details have emerged of how alleged illegal miners held in a cell at the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) drank urine or sweat because they had no access to drinking water before 33 of them died. Read Also: Full List: Names of 37 miners ...
safety
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued three young girls from a suspected human trafficking operation in the Badagry area of the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/human-trafficking-police-rescue-three-girls-in-lagos/...
News
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted President Tinubu’s stance on borrowing, declaring that Nigeria’s mounting debt is worse than leprosy. Read More: https://punchng.com/debt-worse-than-leprosy-obasanjo-replies-tinubu/...
schools
A Dowen College swimmer, Jochebed Amos-Penda, has clinched a gold, a silver and two bronze medals at the NNPC-SNEPCo Interschool Swimming Competition in La Read More: https://punchng.com/dowen-college-swimmer-clinches-four-medals-at-nnpc-snepco/...
parks
Seven Nigerian players are in contention for points in crucial English league ties this weekend as Chelsea host Manchester United and Liverpool face Arsena Read More: https://punchng.com/devils-battle-blues-as-reds-gunners-clash-in-weekend-headliners/...
News
Nigerian comedian and content creator, Egbaopewa Comedy, shares her journey to stardom, her childhood dream of being a newscaster, and her advice to others Read More: https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-egbaopewa-comedy/...
Local
The third edition of the GYMFest Championship, backed by Lagos State, will feature 278 young gymnasts in Lekki on November 7, 2026, to boost grassroots tal Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-backs-gymfest-3-0-to-boost-grassroots-talent/...
News
A Nigerian couple recounts their seven-year infertility journey, including five failed IVF attempts, before finally welcoming their daughter. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-failed-ivf-nearly-broke-us-couple/...
News
The Nigeria National League and Locker Room Bonus have extended their partnership with a N496.9m deal for the 2026/2027 season to boost player welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnl-locker-room-bonus-extend-partnership-with-n496-9m-deal/...
