…to people who shared a close relationship with his late mother.Despite becoming one of Nigeria's biggest Fuji stars, she said he never abandoned those who stood by his mother during her lifetime."When Pasuma became popular, he chose not to abandon all of us who were close to his mother, including me," she said.The actr…

The Nigerian Army has identified the 28-year-old lieutenant killed during the operation that rescued abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state.

…of securities. The PUNCH earlier reported that foreign investors channelled $3.23bn into Nigerian bonds in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a strong appetite for the country’s fixed-income securities amid elevated interest rates and improving confidence in the foreign exchange market. Data from the capital impor…

THE Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering voluntary tax compliance, exactly one year after the rollout of Nigeria’s comprehensive tax reform initiatives. In an earlier statement marking the anniversary, the NRS described taxpayer education as a critical pillar in sustaining the gains…

•No formal communication from importers —NSW Members of the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) had lamented their exclusion from the National Single Window (NSW), alleging that clearing agents are exploiting importers due to the lack of knowledge about the platform. However, in a swift response, the NSW committee…

Nigeria spent nearly $1bn servicing its foreign loans in the first two months of 2026, as external debt repayments rose amid increasing capital outflows from the economy. The figure, obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s February 2026 Economic Report, showed that the country spent $440m on foreign loan repayments…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle remains fully committed to Nigeria despite speculation linking him with the Algeria national team job and interest from clubs in North Africa, with National Sports Commission Director General Bukola Olopade insisting the Franco-Malian is focused on continuing his project with the Eagles,…

…medical treatment and psychosocial support at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde, who visited the victims on Saturday, had disclosed that they would remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being formally handed over to the state…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to deploy legally qualified police officers to every police division across the country to promote human rights compliance. The order was contained in a judgment delivered on…

…inclusion comes amid uncertainty over his long-term future at San Siro, with the Nigerian previously linked with a move away after struggling for regular playing time. However, Amorim is understood to value the winger’s pace, versatility and ability to stretch defences, raising hopes that he could play a more prominent…

…rainfall caused huge devastation in homes and roads across the states and other parts of Nigeria exactly a week ago. PUNCH Metro gathered that areas such as Agbado Road in Ogun State and the Egbeda-Akowonjo, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road and some other parts of Lagos were among those affected by the flood…

International Breweries Plc, a prominent player in the Nigerian beverage sector and a member of the AB InBev group, has officially announced a proposed reorganisation of its share capital. The strategic move aims to eliminate the company’s staggering N191.03bn in accumulated losses and pave the way for a return to divi…

…concerns about political finance accountability, electoral fairness and the ability of Nigerians to freely participate in the democratic process. “Opaque political financing remains a major entry point for corruption and a threat to democratic legitimacy. “Nigerians deserve to know who funds the candidates or political…

…of Shettima’s competence, merit and unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria. He also commended President Tinubu for retaining confidence in Shettima, saying the decision reflected strong leadership and reinforced unity within the ruling APC. Tajudeen said the Vice President had remained dependable since…

…ahead of the 2027 general election, saying the President’s motivation is the safety of Nigerians. Speaking on the proposed constitutional amendment during an interview on Arise News on Sunday, Kalu said Tinubu had consistently explained that his interest in state police was rooted in addressing the country’s security c…

Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) stormed the doorstep of the attorney-general of the federation, protesting what they called the continued exclusion of over 4,000 qualified graduates from the Nigerian Law School since 2020. The demonstrators, operating under the platform ‘Backlog of NOUN…

Nigeria has again surpassed its OPEC-mandated production ceiling for the second consecutive month, with June crude oil output soaring to an average of 1.56 million barrels per day (mbpd). This production volumes represents a 104 percent of the country’s 1.5 mbpd OPEC quota and marks Nigeria’s highest strict crude produ…

A Civil Society Organization, the Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians, CERON, has condemned the approval of the Federal Government to raise the registration fee for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group’s…

The Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara State has reportedly rescued two kidnap victims after intercepting 10 jerrycans of petrol allegedly being taken to bandits as ransom. The development was disclosed in a post accompanied by a video shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Sunday. “Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara h…

…in moving tribute to his wife who funded his University degree An appreciative Nigerian man publicly prostrated for his wife after she saw him through school. A viral video has captured the emotional moment a newly graduated Nigerian man publicly prostrated for his wife to appreciate her for sponsoring his university e…

…The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reacted after the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he would only hold a debate with presidential candidates and not political off…

Nigerian soldier who d!ed during rescue of abducted Oyo students and teacher laid to rest The remains of Felix Ademe Isaac, a 28-year-old Lieutenant of the Nigerian Army, who was k!lled during the operation to rescue the teachers and pupils abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been laid to rest…

GistReel A Nigerian lady has shared a chilling experience from a night journey between Abuja and Enugu, claiming she and a commercial driver unknowingly travelled with a mysterious seventh passenger believed to be a ghost. In a viral video, she explained that she boarded the bus after receiving confirmation that she ha…

…vehicular activities ground to a halt. The incident comes amid repeated warnings by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency over increased flood risks during the peak of the rainy season. In its latest flash flood advisory, NiMet warned that widespread rainfall expected during the first decade of July (July 1–10) could trig…

…to launch similar operations to free hundreds of other schoolchildren, women and other Nigerians still being held by terrorists across the country. Families of abducted victims, Northern Elders Forum, Arewa Consultative Forum, religious and community leaders, and opposition politicians urged the Federal Government to r…