Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emmanuel Okogba, as published by Vanguard · · 1 min read
By OWOLOLA ADEBOLA In the early hours of 17 September 2026, a grim discovery was made in Minna, capital of Nigeria’s mineral-rich Niger State. Thirty-seven young men and boys, arrested days earlier on suspicion of illegal mining, were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil De...
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Optimus Bank has mobilised its employees and volunteers for a beach clean-up in Lekki, Lagos, collecting two tonnes of waste to tackle plastic pollution. Read More: https://punchng.com/optimus-bank-tackles-plastic-pollution-with-lagos-cleanup/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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The Nigerian equities market closed positive on Monday as NGX investors gained N228bn, with the All-Share Index rising by 0.14% to 250,156.80 points. Read More: https://punchng.com/bulls-dominate-ngx-as-investors-gain-n228bn/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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The CEO of Prudential Africa, Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to raising industry standards in Nigeria and across the contin Read More: https://punchng.com/prudential-africa-ceo-reaffirms-commitment-to-raising-industry-standards/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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FirstTrust Mortgage Bank is expanding its flexible financing solutions for Nigerians, offering mortgages, home refinance, diaspora loans, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/firsttrust-mortgage-bank-expands-flexible-financing-solutions-for-nigerians/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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The AGF has asked a Federal High Court to dismiss a N1bn suit by former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over an ICPC search of his Abuja residence. Read More: https://punchng.com/agf-asks-court-to-dismiss-el-rufais-n1bn-suit/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says the club needs Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman to deliver more after their 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. Read More: https://punchng.com/atletico-need-lookman-simeone/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of ex-minister Uche Nnaji’s passport for a medical trip amid his ongoing certificate forgery trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/forgery-trial-court-grants-ex-minister-nnaji-passport-for-medical-trip/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has praised Nigerian international Calvin Bassey, calling him one of the best defenders in the Premier League after a draw. Read More: https://punchng.com/bassey-among-epl-best-defenders-arbeloa/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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Ride-hailing platform inDrive invested N1bn in Nigerian drivers’ welfare last year, covering healthcare, school fees, and fuel vouchers to boost its market Read More: https://punchng.com/indrive-invests-n1bn-to-boost-nigerian-drivers-welfare/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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Russian defender Arsen Adamov has described Nigeria’s Super Eagles as a very strong opponent ahead of their international friendly on October 6. Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-defender-anticipates-tough-eagles-clash/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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Madagascar’s national team, the Barea, have arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-qualifiers-madagascar-settle-in-uyo-ahead-eagles/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026
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The Federal Government has threatened to shut down the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks due to safety violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-threatens-coastal-road-closure-over-safety-concerns/...
The Punch · Sep 22, 2026