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Former Katsina South Senator, Bello Mandiya, has died at 62. Governor Radda expresses shock, calling his passing a great loss to Katsina State and Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-katsina-senator-dies-at-62/
[Vanguard] Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by the Nigerian Air Force and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have repelled a coordinated attack with sustained firepower and determined resistance, denying armed members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists the opportunity to
The United States Embassy in Abuja has discontinued the processing of routine visa applications, directing applicants to the US Consulate General in Lagos for such services. The change, according to the latest visa advisory issued by the US authorities, took effect on August 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, routine
The US Embassy in Abuja has stopped routine visa processing, directing all applicants to the US Consulate General in Lagos. Learn about the new changes. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-embassy-stops-routine-visa-processing-in-abuja-moves-services-to-lagos/
Lagos State has arraigned over 100 suspects for public peace breaches and property conversion in Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah. Learn more about the Lag Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-arraigns-100-suspects-over-vi-lekki-disturbances/
Non-education graduates can get professional teacher certification in Nigeria through the FG’s 6-month Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway. App Read More: https://punchng.com/how-bsc-hnd-nd-holders-can-apply-for-fgs-six-month-teacher-certification/
Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has linked banditry, insurgency and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria to leadership and structural problems confronting the country. Fayemi said Nigeria would become a country of significance when its leadership and structural problems are addressed. Speaking on ARISE News’
An Oyo State suspect, Adejoke Popoola, confesses to selling her own babies and stealing 19 children, exposing a major child trafficking network in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-sold-my-own-babies-stole-19-children-oyo-trafficking-suspect-confesses/
The lecturers stressed that the “sole reason” for their industrial action at the university was the “non-payment of the complete salary of August 2026.” The post Lecturers shut federal university, gives reason appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The commissioner of police said seven suspects have been arrested in a coordinated operations across Oyo, Ogun, and Delta States. The post Oyo police uncover child-stealing syndicate, rescue 17 children as six die in captivity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Governor Mutfwang says the challenges associated with the Almajiri system cannot be effectively addressed without a deliberate commitment by Northern leaders to expanding access to education. The post Mutfwang urges northern leaders to tackle Almajiri problem through education appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
NAFDAC Director-General, Moji Adeyeye, says she returned to Nigeria after 37 years in the United States to serve the country and help restore the reputation of the drug regulatory agency. The post I came back to Nigeria to remove the shame, not to enrich myself — NAFDAC DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The spokesperson for the task force, Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the troops were on routine patrol when they encountered the “suspected Boko Haram terrorists.” The post Soldiers foil terror attack in Borno, recover weapons — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
In a video clip, one of the armed operatives was seen punching the male student before hitting him with his rifle. The post Police detain vigilante operatives who assaulted two siblings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Stay updated with Nigeria’s top stories: El-Rufai’s N10bn demand, new foreign travel rules, NAFDAC on fake goods, student loan risks, and Sokoto protests. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-el-rufai-demands-n10bn-from-musa-fg-tightens-foreign-travel-rules-nafdac-blames-chinese-dealers-for-fake-goods-other-top
Ogunsakin’s progress in New York follows an impressive qualifying campaign in which he defeated Poland’s Tymon Litwic 6-3, 6-0 before stunning Canada’s top seed Felix Roussel 6-3, 6-4 to secure his place in the 64-player main draw. The post US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin eyes another milestone against South Africa’s Doig a
To strengthen NELFUND loan recovery, a think tank urges integrating the student loan fund with Nigeria Revenue Service income data, crucial for sustainabil Read More: https://punchng.com/n355-9bn-nelfund-loans-face-recovery-risk/
Olarinde Royal Family petitions IG, accusing Lagos police of shielding alleged land grabbers and frustrating investigations into violent attacks in Ogunted Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-family-petitions-ig-accuses-police-of-shielding-alleged-land-grabbers/
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and owner of the 700,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) plant, led the sign-off ceremony in Lagos on Monday.
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across Oyo, Ogun and Delta states, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects.
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and owner of the 700,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) plant, led the sign-off ceremony in Lagos on Monday.
[Premium Times] The Nigerian military had announced that troops of its Operation Udo Ka "captured" the notorious terror kingpin during an operation in Imo State between eight and 13 October 2025, before he resurfaced on 28 January 2026.
Dangote Refinery is preparing to offer part of its ownership to investors at ₦525 per share after receiving approval from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Yetland Group of Schools in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced that admission is currently in progress for students across Creche, Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. The school says it is focused on providing quality education in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
The Presidency has clarified that the ongoing Freedom of Information Act case involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before a U.S. federal court is a civil dispute over access to government records, not a criminal trial or criminal case against the Nigerian president.
GetDirection, a community-built platform designed to provide real public transport directions across Nigeria, has officially launched and is now expanding into university campuses, starting with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
Nigeria has confirmed the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel deployed to support the country’s fight against insecurity, while both countries maintain that their security partnership remains strong.
JAMB and WAEC have introduced a one-time ₦4,000 fee for WASSCE result verification, ending repeated verification payments by candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly left Nigeria for another three-week holiday in Europe, sparking renewed criticism over presidential travel spending amid insecurity, economic hardship and concerns over funding for critical sectors.
Galatasaray midfielder, Gabriel Sara, has hailed Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen following the Nigerian striker’s pivotal contribution to Galatasaray’s 3-2 triumph over Göztepe in the Turkish Super Lig. Osimhen has maintained his remarkable start to the new league season by netting a penalty and assisting Sara’s go