…Moore, has said the administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor how Nigeria conducts its 2027 general elections. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Sunday while responding to questions abou…
…major markets in the state. The traders and consumers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, attributed the development to limited supply, rising demand and distribution challenges. NAN reports that stockfish, an important ingredient in many Nigerian soups, particula…
Nigerians have continued to express divergent views on the Federal Government's extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation course as well as other reforms it approved for the scheme. The government extended the orientation course from three weeks to six weeks. The reforms were aimed at strengtheni…
…Bauchi, to strengthen clinical research, innovation and evidence-based healthcare in Nigeria. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday by the hospital's Head of Public Relations and Protocol Unit, Usman Koli, the state-of-the-art facility was established to boost clinical research and support t…
The United States' administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria's upcoming 2027 general elections, US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while responding to questions about Nigeria's next general election, described the conduct of the polls as an…
…said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the IMF Representative in Nigeria and the Fund's report, wrongly suggested that about two per cent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product was expended outside the approved budget. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of Finance and…
…matters of exceptional public importance. They relate directly to the integrity of Nigeria’s budgetary and appropriations process, the lawful establishment and funding of public institutions, the expenditure of public funds, and the effectiveness of legislative oversight." "The National Assembly has a clear obligation…
For many Nigerians hoping to relocate abroad, 2026 has presented both new opportunities and tougher challenges. Several traditional migration destinations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and parts of Europe, have tightened immigration policies through stricter visa rules, tougher residency r…
…Anambra up to Wukari area of Taraba State where he was eventually arrested by #ndlea_nigeria officers who uncovered his lid. "This video reveals that moment his lid was blown off and his drug trafficking enterprise brought to an abrupt end. Take a look." Watch the video below: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟒𝟑,𝟗𝟖𝟎 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝…
The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling on the South African authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks aga…
…Prof. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, described the Bauchi State House of Assembly as one of Nigeria’s most consistent state legislatures in promoting laws that protect women and girls. She said the proposed legislation reflects the Assembly’s continued commitment to improving maternal health and safeguarding the lives of wome…
Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly been hospitalised following a road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos State. The crash, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, involved the vehicle conveying Sam Larry and a trailer. Reports indicate that the vehicle…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly T…
…of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the Vatican has hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming years following talks with President Bola Tinubu. Elsewhere, former Senate President Bukola Saraki pledged support for a first-class UNILORIN graduate to pursue a Master's degree in Italy, the Federal Government…
…corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 2025 was not reflected in the national budget, describing the development as evidence of "grand corruption." "…
…rounds. Although it invests across Africa, it noted that its largest markets today are Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Tanzania, where it said climate technology ecosystems have developed most rapidly. Catalyst Fund also noted that beyond capital, it pairs its investments with venture-building support delivered by BFA Globa…
By Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, yesterday, said that the growing hunger of Nigerian citizens will get worse unless the people elect leaders who have citizens' welfare at heart. The former Anambra State governor, while reacting to the United Nations World Food Pr…
…were reports of child stealing in the area, this latest killing triggered outrage across Nigeria after disturbing videos circulated widely on social media, prompting renewed calls for decisive action against jungle justice. Yet beyond the official account lies another narrative, one told by the deceased's husband, the…
Responding, Olopade lauded the Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister for the visit and assured him that his country had picked the right partner for socio-economic and sporting diplomacy. "I can tell you that we are super delighted for this honour by Kosovo, and we are ready for every form of sporting collaboration that will mu…
…the technical qualities required to succeed at Barcelona, despite acknowledging the Nigerian's overall ability following another prolific season with Galatasaray, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen finished the 2025/2026 campaign with 22 goals and eight assists across all competitions, playing a pivotal role as Galata…
Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Benin Republic's young Amazons at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, taking a crucial advantage into the second leg of the final round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, PUNCH Sport…
…for Ferdi Kadioglu in 2024, while also making Nwaiwu the fourth most expensive Nigerian player of all time. Trabzonspor are under no pressure to sell, with the defender tied to a long-term contract and yet to push for a move, but Fulham are expected to return with a further offer as they continue their pursuit of the c…
Nigeria is among eight of the world's 10 most populous countries currently missing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a trend that has forced football-mad supporters in several of the affected nations to throw their support behind other countries at the ongoing tournament in North America. According to a BBC World Service r…
By Gabriel Ewepu The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to…
…also replaced 19 House of Representatives candidates across Benue, Kogi, Ondo, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna, Abia and Ebonyi states, with Benue recording the highest number of changes. Reacting to the development in an interview, APC chieftain, Cletus Obun, said INEC had made clear that no candidate could be substitute…