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Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya leads the NBA election, poised to become the first female president. Follow the latest results and historic moment. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-election-female-lawyer-in-early-lead/
Alert Microfinance Bank’s assets soar to N50bn, demonstrating growth despite Nigeria’s tough economy and rising credit demand. Read More: https://punchng.com/alert-mfb-assets-hit-n50bn-amid-rising-credit-demand/
The NDIC encourages Nigerian youth to embrace legitimate wealth creation through savings and avoid Ponzi schemes, promoting financial literacy and inclusio Read More: https://punchng.com/embrace-savings-shun-ponzi-schemes-ndic-urges-youths/
61% of Nigerians want the CBN to reduce interest rates, according to a new report. Businesses are particularly keen on an interest rate cut to ease borrowi Read More: https://punchng.com/61-of-nigerians-demand-interest-rate-cut-ahead-mpc/
Nigeria and Liberia are strengthening trade ties and attracting investment under the AfCFTA agenda. Discover how this partnership will boost economic growt Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-liberia-deepen-trade-ties-under-afcfta-agenda/
Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 207% in June 2026, while domestic supply fell. Discover the impact of increased petrol imports on the Nigerian market. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-imports-jump-207-as-domestic-supply-weakens/
Christian organisations in Nigeria oppose the FRSC Bill’s proposed ban on bus preaching, citing constitutional rights infringement and economic concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/christian-bodies-reject-planned-ban-on-bus-preaching/
A new report reveals 49,498 Nigerian workers received UK work visas between 2021 and 2026, with health and care sectors dominating. Learn about the trends Read More: https://punchng.com/49498-nigerian-workers-got-uk-work-visas-in-five-years-report/
Atiku Abubakar urges National Assembly to investigate N210bn budget duplication in the 2026 Appropriation Act, citing fiscal indiscipline under Tinubu’s ad Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-to-nassembly-name-officials-behind-n210bn-budget-duplication/
A Federal High Court has ordered the forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami. Discover the details of this significant ruling. Read More: https://punchng.com/benumbing-greed-and-collusion/
A heartfelt tribute to Olusegun Osoba, Nigeria’s legendary journalist and former governor, celebrating his 87th birthday and his enduring legacy in media a Read More: https://punchng.com/olusegun-osoba-before-your-obituary/
England defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling World Cup third-place playoff, with Kylian Mbappe making history. Read about the chaotic match. Read More: https://punchng.com/england-beat-france-in-10-goal-world-cup-third-place-thriller/
The Nigerian Bar Association urges members to continue voting in the 2026 NBA Election, which closes Sunday morning. Don’t miss your chance to vote! Read More: https://punchng.com/keep-voting-election-ends-sunday-morning-nba-tells-members/
US Secretary Marco Rubio calls for Cuba to immediately release over 700 political prisoners, highlighting human rights abuses by the Cuban regime. Read More: https://punchng.com/rubio-urges-cuba-to-release-700-political-prisoners/
Osun Governor Adeleke and APC candidate Oyebamiji attended a Fidau prayer, setting aside political differences. Read about their rare public interaction. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-oyebamiji-present-as-apc-secretary-holds-prayer-for-late-mum/
Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo, celebrates the full recovery and discharge of a 10-year-old boy brutalised by guardians, pledging continued support. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludos-wife-celebrates-discharge-of-brutalised-10-year-old-boy-from-anambra-hospital/
Kebbi ADC alleges Abubakar Malami’s prosecution is politically motivated, accusing the APC of using state institutions to weaken opposition ahead of 2027 e Read More: https://punchng.com/malamis-prosecution-politically-motivated-kebbi-adc/
Management of TikToker Joffy debunks death rumours, confirming he is alive and receiving treatment after a violent assault by street touts. Get the full st Read More: https://punchng.com/management-debunks-death-rumours-of-tiktoker-following-violent-assault/
Governor Soludo unveils a monument to Chinua Achebe, urging Anambra youth to reject cultism and embrace the literary icon’s intellectual and moral legacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-unveils-achebes-monument-urges-youth-to-imbibe-legacy/
Gombe PDP female governorship aspirant, Monica Yahaya Kaltho, withdraws lawsuit challenging primary and declares support for candidate Prof. Isa Pantami. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-pdp-female-gov-aspirant-withdraws-lawsuit-backs-pantami/
A Christian group calls on President Tinubu to reject a bill criminalising preaching in commercial vehicles, citing threats to constitutional rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/christian-group-urges-tinubu-to-reject-bill-criminalising-preaching-in-commercial-vehicles/
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar shares her 13-year health ordeal, urging colleagues to embrace love and empathy, citing their absence worsened her challe Read More: https://punchng.com/my-colleagues-lack-love-empathy-says-halima-abubakar-after-13-year-ordeal/
British Airways partners with IA-Foundation to donate laptops, bridging the digital divide for out-of-school children in Nigeria and expanding access to te Read More: https://punchng.com/british-airways-donates-laptops-to-bridge-digital-divide-for-out-of-school-children/
Nigeria’s FG partners with Morocco to deploy an AI crop monitoring system, targeting 15 states to boost food security and agricultural productivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seals-ai-crop-monitoring-deal-with-morocco-targets-15-states/
NEMA advises residents in flood-prone areas to relocate as heavy rains intensify nationwide. Learn how to prepare and prevent flood-related losses. Read More: https://punchng.com/nema-urges-flood-prone-residents-to-relocate-as-rains-intensify-nationwide/
Former Labour Party presidential aspirant, Peter Agada, urges President Tinubu to take decisive action to end the persistent Benue killings and restore pea Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-killings-ex-lp-presidential-aspirant-urges-tinubu-to-end-bloodshed/
Chelsea shatters transfer records with a £117m deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. This club-record signing marks a new era for the Blues. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-agree-club-record-117m-deal-for-rogers/
Niger State Police rescued a four-week-old baby and arrested a fake pastor and his accomplice involved in the baby abduction in Minna. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-fake-pastor-woman-after-rescuing-abducted-four-week-old-baby/
Oyo State Police Command arrests a robbery suspect, Shafiu Nuhu, who attacked a motorcyclist in Ibadan and recovered the stolen Bajaj Boxer bike. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-robbery-suspect-in-oyo-recover-stolen-bike/
Big Brother Naija season four winner, Mercy Eke, says she regrets taking part in the reality television show, even though she has enjoyed the benefits that came with it. She made this known during an interview on media personality, Toke Makinwa’s show, Toke Moments which was published on Saturday. Eke, who won th