…terrorist attack led by foreign facilitators on Cross Kauwa. "Military operations across Nigeria's North East have entered a new phase following the failed attempt by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters to infiltrate Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, with troops recording what…

…post. "Adaigbe Esther WAS K!LLED ON HER WAY TO MORNING MASS IN IME-OBI AGBOR DELTA STATE NIGERIA TODAY JULY 13TH, 2026. SHE IS MY BLOOD RELATION (cousin)," he wrote. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 4:06 PM | Share this Story

Senate asks Makinde to withdraw call for UN probe of Ogbomoso school abduction The Nigerian Senate has blasted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the plenary on Tuesday, Ju…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has voided the Federal Government’s policy requiring education directors to retire after spending eight years in office, ruling that teachers and education officers who become directors are entitled to remain in service until they attain 65 years of age or complete 40 years of p…

…Mark. PUNCH Online curates these and other headlines dominating Tuesday afternoon in Nigeria. House withdraws own state police bill, considers Tinubu’s proposal The House of Representatives on Tuesday withdrew its proposed constitutional amendment on state police and gave the Executive-sponsored bill first and second r…

…has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare for vulnerable Nigerians through targeted financing programmes, saying the country’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) extends beyond increasing health insurance enrolment to building an equitable system that leaves no one behind. The NHIA…

…reveals how her husband worked for her for 11 months after losing his pilot job (video) Nigerian fitness entrepreneur Bunmi George, widely known as Jbums, has shared how her husband took a salary job at her company for 11 months after losing his job as a pilot, describing the challenging period as a defining chapter th…

…Assembly reviewed regional military pay scales in October 2025 and discovered that Nigerian troops were the lowest paid among several African countries. In response, lawmakers passed a bill fixing ₦250,000 as the baseline monthly wage for the lowest-ranking soldier, inserting the required funding directly into the 2026…

…self-sponsored constitutional amendment bill aimed at establishing state police across Nigeria.The decision, made during Tuesday's plenary session, July 14, clears the path for lawmakers to focus entirely on a separate, executive-backed State Police Bill forwarded by the presidency.Following the withdrawal of its own d…

…same time be complaining that someone snatched the same spouse you're trying to divorce- Nigerian lawyer argues A Nigerian lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, has sparked a debate over his views on divorce. In a video shared on social media, Ugwuonye who was May Yul-Edochie's former lawyer, said an aggrieved spouse cannot in one b…

The United States has opened a pathway for Nigerian professionals seeking employment in the country through H-1B visa sponsorship. This was disclosed in a publication by Ellis Visa Sponsors, a US immigration law firm, on Monday. The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to recruit highly skilled foreign professional…

…its powers, in line with Section 129 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), if you fail to appear accordingly.” The petition before the Assembly was filed by the Omuohia Community in Igwuruta Town against Heirs Energies Limited. The letter directed the company to treat the invitation…

…behest of his sponsors. It is about the clear and unmistakeable attempt to mislead the Nigerian public. “To publicly claim that one has gained access to INEC’s restricted nomination platform and exercised powers reserved for duly recognised party officials is a grave matter that deserves the immediate attention of law…

…Rofiat, urged security agencies, human rights organisations, the media and well-meaning Nigerians to ensure that those responsible for the alleged killing of her father are identified and brought to justice. Rofiat said her father left his residence in Isalu, Isin Local Government Area, at about 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jul…

"Nigerians are not worth fighting for" Actress Yvonne Jegede laments Yvonne Jegede has said that Nigerians are not worth fighting for. The actress took to her Instagram Stories to state that she gets attacked just for speaking against the ills in our country. She also appeared to respond to First Lady Remi Tinubu who u…

…the circumstances surrounding the Ogbomoso abduction and rescue of the victims, saying Nigerians deserve a full account of what transpired. "The circumstances surrounding this incident are sufficiently grave and unusual to warrant independent scrutiny beyond our domestic institution," the governor said Reacting to Maki…

Nigerian woman advises women against dating or marrying poor men A Nigerian woman, Abuka Ojochide, has advised women against dating or marrying poor men. Ojochide doubled down on her apologetic stance in a Facebook post on Monday, July 13, 2026 despite her previous advice sparking backlash, with critics saying that wea…

…to him, said the incident raises questions that require independent scrutiny beyond Nigeria's domestic institutions. Subsequently, Joe Igbokwe took to Facebook on Tuesday, July 14, to state that Makinde has "embarrassed himself and the state."Igbokwe wrote: "Come ooooo, is Governor Seyi Makinde the only wise man in Ni…

…lister needs servicing abi e spoil. "Lmao! As in, blackout for cinema. "If dem explain Nigeria to you 100 times and you understand, they have not explained it well to you. "This economy and anyhowness go touch everybody and every business, las las. "Yesterday, it was a lounge/restaurant where we wanted to go eat fish,…

…"We sincerely thank Your Excellency for the efforts of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security and intelligence agencies whose dedication and sacrifice led to the successful rescue of the kidnapped victims in Oyo State.The safe re…

…Electoral Commission has launched an online self-service portal that enables eligible Nigerians to register for a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), transfer their voting location, update their details and replace lost or damaged voter cards. The platform, part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, al…

…the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that Nigerians deserve a full and transparent account of what transpired before and after the victims were rescued In a statewide broadcast following the rescue and reunion of the abducted pupils and teachers with their families after 56 da…

…fees for Delta State University (DELSU), a state university in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, are not publicly listed here, as figures vary and are subject to change. For accurate, up-to-date figures, students should check the official DELSU student portal or visit the institution's official website.How much are Delta S…

…by the depth of the hateful tirade unleashed against Peter Obi from a man whom many Nigerians, despite his repeated denials, still associate with the religious sect that helped to nurture the cancerous insecurity which has gradually but relentlessly brought this country to its knees. Before this intervention is casuall…

My dad taught us to ski. We had a little incline in the driveway and he'd just drag us up and we'd ski down.This childhood memory reveals the important role Breezy Johnson's dad, Greg Johnson, played in her journey to Olympic gold. From teaching her to ski in their driveway to supporting her throughout her career, Greg…