…shift in the National Assembly’s ongoing constitutional amendment process on one of Nigeria’s most consequential security reforms. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the decision on Tuesday at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, saying the Executive Bill was “more robust and m…

Thousands of young Nigerians gathered at Meena Events Centre, Kano, for MTN Nigeria’s The Gathering on 100 on Saturday July 11th. The city transformed into an immersive space for entrepreneurship, creativity, gaming, networking and entertainment. The post ‘The Gathering’ on 100 arrives in Kano as MTN expands youth entr…

…collaboration between government, industry, and educational institutions to equip young Nigerians with future-ready skills that will drive innovation, enhance employability, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The call came in commemoration of World Youth Skills Day 2026, celebrated annually on July 15. This ye…

Nigeria’s sprint star, Favour Ashe, says he is mentally and physically prepared for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for the multi-sport event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 100m and 4x100m relay specialist, popularly known as “The Nigerian Nightmare”, said th…

…and pupils, called for a UN-backed investigation into the abduction, arguing that Nigerians deserved a full account of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Bandits had on May 15, 2026, attacked three schools in Yawota and Ahoro Esiele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting 39 pupils…

The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, following a bench warrant issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja, after he failed to appear for his arraignment on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged…

…Trabzonspor to sanction the move after the Turkish club rejected two bids for the Nigerian international, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Premier League side are reportedly prepared to sign the 22-year-old on a contract until 2030, but negotiations have stalled over Trabzonspor’s valuation. Fulham’s opening €20m bid wa…

…financial ecosystems. The partnership, which initially targets India, South Africa, Nigeria, Colombia and Mexico, aims to help local financial institutions, governments, microfinance organisations and non-profit groups develop solutions tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs. The initiative comes as micro, small…

…general elections draw nearer. The group, led by a former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Barr. Emmanuel Jime, and cutting across the state’s three senatorial districts of Zone A, Zone B and Zone C, made the declaration when they visited Akume in Abuja. Other political leaders at the event include…

…of Emem Usoro, a Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered Ugagbe's remand shortly after his arraignment on six counts brought against him by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Ugagbe and Fejiro Oliver (aka Oghenetega Oghenedoro), who is said to be a…

Nigerian businessman, Isaac Fayose, has slammed the Federal Government for not arresting officials allegedly involved in the establishment of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC. DAILY POST reports that Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the Director-General of the non-existent…

…disclosed the development on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 while briefing journalists at the Nigeria Police Divisional Headquarters in Ekpoma. The CP, who was represented by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the k!lling of one student during the attack. According to the commissioner, the command…

Canada invited skilled professionals, including Nigerians with vocational and technical skills, to explore employment opportunities and immigration pathways to meet labour shortagesThe government identified skilled trades, healthcare, STEM, education, defence and cybersecurity, and critical minerals as priority sectors…

The National Association of Nigerian Students has declared a national emergency over the deteriorating condition of students’ hostels across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, warning that the continued neglect of accommodation facilities poses a serious threat to students’ welfare, safety and dignit…

…reforms, as it seeks to convert recent policy changes into tangible benefits for Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said the committee would offer external, data-driven…

…for prosecution. She described the prosecution as "one of the fastest recorded within Nigeria's network of S3xual Assault Referral Centres," attributing the outcome to collaboration among the Ministries of Health, Justice, Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as the Nigeria Police Force. Felix also commended…

DJ Chicken's sister appeals to Seyi Tinubu and Nigerians for help over brother's detention DJ Chicken's sister has made an emotional appeal to well-meaning Nigerians, asking them to help plead with Seyi Tinubu for her brother's release. In a video circulating online, the visibly distressed woman said she and DJ Chicken…

…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…