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...
News
NAPTIP has warned Nigerians that human traffickers now exploit gyms, social relationships, and fake job adverts to lure unsuspecting victims into their net Read More: https://punchng.com/traffickers-exploit-gyms-fake-jobs-to-recruit-victims-naptip/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
government
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has challenged ASUU over its opposition to the reallocation of University of Abuja land, insisting the union has no authority. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-tackles-asuu-over-uniabuja-land-backs-tinubus-re-election/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
business
The Lagos State Government has pledged continued support for German investors and institutions to deepen economic cooperation in trade, technology, and edu Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-woos-german-investors-seeks-stronger-economic-ties/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
schools
A new study reveals 92.7% of pupils in Lagos believe teachers can maintain classroom discipline without corporal punishment, contradicting some administrat Read More: https://punchng.com/92-7-lagos-pupils-back-discipline-without-cane/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
News
Former House of Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, says insecurity in the Middle Belt has declined under President Tinubu, citing the improved safety of the Abuj Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-declining-in-mbelt-abuja-kaduna-road-now-safer-dogara/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
government
The City Boy Movement has inaugurated ward executives in Lagos West 1, tasking them with polling-unit mobilisation and building voter databases for Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/city-boy-movement-targets-lagos-polling-unit-mobilisation/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
Local
Champion Breweries Plc is deepening its African market push through a partnership with ART X Lagos 2026, showcasing its expanded beverage portfolio. Read More: https://punchng.com/champion-deepens-african-market-push-with-art-x-lagos-partnership/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
government
The Universal Basic Education Commission has partnered with traditional and religious leaders to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis through enr Read More: https://punchng.com/ubec-enlists-traditional-religious-leaders-to-tackle-out-of-school-crisis/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
News
Senator Solomon Adeola, aka Yayi, has announced the immediate construction of the Ofada-Owode road and a general hospital in Obafemi-Owode LGA, Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/yayi-announces-road-hospital-construction-for-ogun-communities/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
safety
The Nigeria Police Force has assured NYSC members and INEC ad hoc staff of adequate security during the 2027 general elections following recent kidnappings Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-pledge-protection-for-nysc-members-inec-staff/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
schools
The Federal Government has vowed to complete the abandoned National Library headquarters in Abuja within 24 months, the Minister of Education has assured. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-vows-national-library-project-completion-in-24-months/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026
safety
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Akinola Damilare, for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-posing-as-soldier-arrested-in-ogun/...
The Punch · Nov 6, 2026