The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms across the country from Wednesday to Friday. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Wednesday, NiMet forecast patches of clouds over the northern region, with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Soko…
Woman shares shocking sight that greeted her in Lagos cinema (video) A woman who went to a cinema in a mall in Festac has shared what her experience was like. The Instagram user explained that she went to the mall to see the movie Odyssey when she saw a rat jumping across the chairs on the row where she was seated. She…
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved ₦586.26 million for the renovation of facilities at the Maigatari Border Free Zone and the neighbouring Government Guest House in Gumel, in a move aimed at boosting cross-border trade, investment and economic activities in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Yout…
…monitoring projects that combined readings from ground-based sensors with satellite data, improving the ability of local authorities to track climate conditions more accurately.Her appointment to the UN panel signals Nigeria's growing capacity to place its scientists at the centre of critical global conversations, part…
…changes to their petrol prices as they monitored developments in the global oil market.Data obtained from Petroleumprice.ng showed that PMS prices ranged from N1,215 to N1,225 per litre across major depots, with Dangote, Aiteo and Pinnacle selling at N1,215 per litre, while Nepal, Optima and Rain Oil quoted the highest…
Fulham’s summer signings of two players from Real Madrid have revived a long-standing transfer route between the Spanish giants and the Premier League, with several high-profile players making the switch over the past three decades. From Premier League title winners to players whose English careers fell short of expect…
…across the country. The government says the programme will also establish a national database of healthcare electrification projects to improve coordination, reduce duplication and attract private investment into the sector.
Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s automotive industry have raised concerns over safety gaps threatening the country’s transition to Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles, warning that weak regulation, inadequate testing facilities and poor public awareness could undermine the Federal Government’s clean mobility agen…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for about 250,000 personnel of the Armed Forces, raising the military’s annual wage bill from N660bn to N924bn in what is the biggest upward review of military salaries under his administration. The new pay structure, which takes effect …
The Defence Headquarters has expanded its surrender policy for non-state actors nationwide. Previously limited largely to terrorists and bandits operating in the North-East, North-West and North-Central, the policy now extends to armed groups in the South-East, South-South and South-West. The Director of Defence Media …
…geocoded and verified to create what he described as a trusted national location database. “A national identity system becomes considerably more useful when the identity holder can be connected, with measurable confidence, to a real-world location,” he said. Adegbuyi disclosed that NIPOST had attempted a similar approa…
A yet-to-be-identified graduate of the Lagos State University is battling for his life after he was shot by suspected armed robbers who trailed a Point of Sale operator to her residence in the Igando area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Sunday on Kayode Onafuye Street in the …
The Kaduna State Police Command has foiled multiple criminal operations across the state, neutralising suspected kidnappers, arresting 25 suspects linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking, counterfeit currency and drug supply, while recovering stolen solar equipment worth about N78m during coordinated raids over the past…
Ghanaian watchmaker Patrick Amofah has launched the Warrior King Native Collection, described as Ghana's first Kente-dial watchThe limited-edition automatic timepiece celebrates Ghana's ethnic diversity through kente-inspired design and cultural inscriptionsThe watch features sapphire crystal, a 316L stainless steel ca…
Rising pump prices forced Nigerian consumers to cut petrol, diesel and cooking gas consumption during the first half of 2026 as higher energy costs squeezed household incomes and raised transportation and production costs. An analysis of the H1 2026 Downstream Industry Analysis Report by the Major Energy Marketers Asso…
…don’t just buy. Lead in AI and digital infrastructure. The 21st century will be won on data, chips, and talent. Nigeria refuses to be only a consumer. This is the essence of Minister Bosun Tijjani’s reforms in our digital ecosystem. Through partnerships in 5G, fiber optics, and smart cities, Nigeria is negotiating tech…
The Imo State Government has validated its Women, Peace and Security State Action Plan. The government added that the state is the first state in the South-East to join other states across the country. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Nkechinyere Ugwu on Monday explained that Action Plan is a poli…
The NDC vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for speaking out on the economic hardship and insecurity facing the country. Kwankwaso made the commendation in a statement posted on his social media accounts, including …
TikTok user says early exposure to social media almost shaped her into hating men A TikTok user has shared how being exposed to social media at a young age nearly shaped her entire perception of men. In a video, she said that although she grew up in a loving home and had a positive relationship with her father, her vie…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called for stronger security cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States and the Alliance of Sahel States to combat terrorism, insurgency and transnational crimes across the region. Musa made the call on Tuesday during a three-day working visit …
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche took a key step on Tuesday towards becoming the top US law enforcement officer after a Senate panel approved his nomination to head the Justice Department. The 12-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican se…
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain head coach of the United States men’s national team until 2030. Our correspondent obtained this on Tuesday in a release on the FIFA website, noting that US Soccer announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, w…
The African Democratic Congress has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for attempting to denigrate the former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. The party said Wike’s remarks in several fora show he is afraid of growing opposition against the administration he is working fo…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that Nigeria can no longer afford to treat young people as “leaders of tomorrow,” insisting that they must be deliberately prepared to assume positions of leadership and influence the country’s future now. Speaking on Tuesday at the unveiling of …
The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State on Tuesday called on the party's elders in the state to intervene in the ongoing crisis that arose after the last primary election. Some aspirants who were earlier announced the winners of the senatorial and House of Representatives primaries sued the party for allegedly remo…