…candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has claimed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not contacted him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state, describing the development as evidence of a worsening leadership…

…still residing in South Africa of their safety, even as fresh concerns over xenophobic tensions and renewed anti-immigrant protests continue to trigger calls for stronger diplomatic action. The assurance came after Nigerians reportedly stormed the country's embassy in Pretoria as xenophobic tensions escalated, while an…

…Cross River State. The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Digital Economy, Philip Obin, raised the alarm, saying the incident occurred on Friday, July 4, 2026. Obin alleged that the victim, Nkeruwem Ikoh, popularly known as Obong Ikor Obong, was shot dead on his farmland in Urugbam by armed men suspected to have…

…on the milestone, WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria Senior People Business Partner, Chinelo Obienyem said: "WACT EngineerHer programme (WEP) was launched with a clear ambition, to increase female representation in WACT and empower Nigerian women with the technical skills and competitive advantage needed to thrive in their cho…

…motorists slowing down to navigate the failed sections. The Ojuore end of the road to Fowobi Junction was also found to have collapsed, causing severe traffic congestion as motorists struggled to navigate the narrow motorable portion. Motorists said the situation had persisted for months, resulting in frequent vehicle…

…Transformation Development Policy Financing and the $750m Nigeria Accelerating Resource Mobilisation Reforms Programme-for-Results. According to the World Bank, the financing was designed to support Nigeria's economic reform programme, strengthen macroeconomic stability, improve domestic revenue mobilisation and protec…

…figures lies a more important reality: terrorist enclaves have been disrupted, criminal mobility has been constrained, and many communities have regained a greater sense of security. The Nigeria Police Force complemented these efforts through intelligence-led policing, dismantling criminal syndicates, arresting kidnapp…

…Nigerians, raises serious concerns about their safety and the resurgence of xenophobic violence in the country. The victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, popularly known as Big Joe, were both killed on June 28, 2026. While Iroegbu was allegedly tortured to death by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in…

The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State on Sunday kicked off mobilisation for the 2027 general election with a statewide rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progress…

…for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda. We remain committed to mobilising Nigerian youths behind initiatives that promote economic prosperity, national unity, security, job creation, innovation and inclusive governance," he said. Ajimati also expressed confidence in Gbajabiamila's leadership and en…

…𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝟐.𝟓𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 5, 2026

…𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐭 𝐖𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 5, 2026

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an independent investigation into allegations that about ₦8.8 trillion in public expenditure was incurred outside Nigeria’s official budget framework. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade…

The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State on Sunday kicked off mobilisation for the 2027 general elections with a statewide rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progres…

…at the inauguration of a renovated community primary and secondary school in Rumuomasi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The COAS said the inauguration was part of the Nigerian Army's Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. The interventi…

…July 4. The distress call was received at 4:12 p.m., and firefighters were immediately mobilised to the scene, arriving at 4:40 p.m. "Through the swift intervention and professionalism of the fire crew, the incident was brought under control, preventing the fire from spreading further and minimising damage. -The operat…

…different cultures. One of the most exciting aspects of Erasmus Mundus is the mobility. You get to travel, meet new people, experience different cultures and even learn new languages," she said. She expressed optimism that the programme would equip her with global best practices in heritage preservation, which she hope…

…2027 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: pic.twitter.com/Ye5vzEuivA - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 5, 2026 Moore is a co-sponsor of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, introduced alongside Congressman Chris Smith in February. The proposed legislation seeks to require the U.S. Secretary…

…Atiku Abubakar and the National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption and called for probe. But Oyedele said the Federal Government does not operate a "shadow budget" or spend public funds outside the constitutional and statutory fr…

…not yet taken effect, it signals the country’s commitment to improving intra-African mobility and regional integration. Once implemented, Nigerians will be able to visit without undergoing traditional visa application procedures.Growing opportunities despite tougher migration rules. While many popular destinations cont…

…below: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟒𝟑,𝟗𝟖𝟎 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 5, 2026

…the statement read. The ministry said the incidents occurred amid ongoing xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa, raising concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in the country. "The Government of Nigeria, therefore, calls on the South African authorities to conduct urgent investigations into the tw…

…The incident gained public attention after comedian and master of ceremonies, Mario Wazobia, shared posts on Instagram calling for prayers for the music promoter. In one of the posts, he wrote: “Pray for Sam Larry,” while another post claimed that the music promoter had been taken to hospital following the accident. As…

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…

…Ayila Ayinde, Hon. Adesakin and Hon. Azeez Musbau were named members of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee, while Hon. Lateef Awogbade joined the Reconciliation Committee. Others appointed include Hon. Ojuade Bukola as a member of the Research, Planning and Strategy Committee, Hon. Okiki as a member of the Inter-Pa…