The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is set for a defining moment as it elects its 33rd President in the third week of July 2026, a contest that has once again exposed deep cracks in the leadership selection process of Nigeria’s foremost lawyers’ body. In a compelling reflection titled ‘For the Nigerian Bar Association,…
…CharlyBoy, has sent glowing congratulatory messages to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party(NDC),Peter Obi,as he marks his 65th birthday on Sunday. In a series of posts on his X page(formerly Twitter),the ‘Areafad’ sent heartfelt prayers and best wishes to Obi. The posts read: “As you add another…
…resolution is achieved.Katung also appealed to residents of Kaduna South and Nigerians at large to remain calm, avoid speculation and refrain from actions capable of inflaming tensions or undermining public peace. While acknowledging the grief and emotions generated by the tragedy, he urged the public to allow the appr…
Nigeria's LPG imports skyrocketed 1,400% to 1.5 KT/d in June 2026, addressing severe supply shortagesDaily LPG consumption increased by 24%, with imports providing nearly 30% of total supply to meet demand.Price reductions in LPG offer hope for families amid rising living costs, but long-term solutions are neededFind i…
…Photo raises alarm over rising ATM cyberattacksLegit.ng earlier reported that Nigeria's Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has alerted banks and other financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity systems following an increase in sophisticated ATM-related cyberattacks across Africa.In a high-risk secu…
…messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme as fraudulent. It urged Nigerians to disregard such claims and verify information only through official government channels. "The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has NOT commenced registration for any ₦50,000 National Support…
GistReel Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has said he approaches fame differently from many entertainers, attributing his confidence to his upbringing and personal beliefs. Speaking about his personality, Davido said he does not believe in excessively “packaging” or distancing himself from people simply because he is a…
…package and form, but God has blessed me. What works for me might not work for others. Nigerians call it see finish, but my star will always shine” — Singer Davido pic.twitter.com/TVR2Ar2usS — Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) July 18, 2026
…intercepted more than 1.5 million pills of Tramadol concealed in two trucks that entered Nigeria through the Benin Republic border, in what the agency described as another major blow to drug trafficking syndicates. The latest seizure comes barely a week after NDLEA officers in Lagos intercepted a truck carrying 558,900…
…troops of the 403 Amphibious Brigade/130 Battalion (Motorised) in conjunction with the Nigerian Borderless Logistics Corps (NBLC) and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The operation was carried out under Operation DESERT SANITY V. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to being a member o…
…to advocate for the release of budgetary allocations for infrastructure projects in Nigeria's border communities. During that meeting, he also told the minister that the agency had secured a proposed $2 billion Chinese investment for a livestock processing hub in Maigatari, Jigawa state, and was collaborating with secu…
…of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, community participation and sustained partnerships. Russel…
GistReel Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has said she has never been in a relationship where a man asked her for financial support. Speaking on the topic of relationships, Toke said she is often surprised when she hears women complain about men asking them for money. According to her, her personal experience ha…
…Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shops for personal items at a supermarket in Nigeria...Photo Credit: X / Esther Umoh She added that the visit reflected what she described as Obi's connection with ordinary Nigerians. "By experiencing the same markets, prices, and economic conditions as everyone else, he gain…
The United Kingdom granted 49,498 work visas to Nigerians between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK wo…
…weeks, the extraordinary figure of ₦210 trillion dominated public discussion around the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, creating an impression in some quarters that an almost unimaginable sum of public money had simply disappeared. The post NNPCL’s ₦210 trillion: When facts finally cut through the noise ap…
…Ikediobi Tales of students being abducted from schools have become all too common in Nigeria, but until recently, nothing of the sort had ever been recorded in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. That changed on the fateful morning of May 15, when gunmen stormed Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Ba…
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Sportfreunde Baumberg 7-0 in a pre-season friendly, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet as Wrexham edged Manchester United 1-0 in Helsinki, as several Super Eagles stars impressed in pre-season action on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Ext…
…before profit. Rasheed, who founded the company in 2006, has grown the brand into one of Nigeria’s recognised baby product retailers by prioritising quality, transparency and customer confidence over short-term financial gains. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1998 while she was a student of the University of Lagos…
Oladele Osinuga is a lawyer in England and Wales, and also of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He shares, in this interview with SEGUN KASALI, some of those elements that enhanced his career trajectory. The post I was both book-smart, street-smart at Igbobi College — Osinuga appeared first on Tribune Online.
Stand-up comedian and actor, Senator, has said the Nigerian comedy industry has opened up several opportunities for practitioners, noting that the sector’s growth has encouraged entertainers to explore different areas of creativity. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Senator said the industry had evolved beyond traditi…
…and inevitable for a while – especially after World War II. There was no country called Nigeria, when Voltaire spoke about legislators. He could not have imagined a legislative branch of government, so totally bereft of glory, as we now have in Abuja as our National Assembly, NASS. It would appear that there is nothing…
Nigeria’s fiscal deficit under the 2026 Appropriation Act has exceeded the limit prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, according to a new report by the civic technology organisation, BudgIT. In its latest report titled Federal Government Approved Budget Analysis 2026, the organisation said the approved budget pr…
…the Strait of Hormuz, affected global crude oil prices, Africa’s fuel supply chain and Nigeria’s petroleum industry Five months after the US-Iran war began, how would you evaluate its impact on global crude oil prices and the broader petroleum industry? The last five months have been troubling all over the world. The l…
…Govt on practical implementation of safe school initiative .expresses worry over 35m Nigerians facing hunger By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS Nigerians grapple with different challenges, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Saturday, tasked the Federal and State Governments to urgently protect the lives and property of Nigerians as high…