ADC Chairman David Mark assures members the party will be on the 2027 ballot, expressing confidence despite ongoing legal challenges and court rulings. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-will-be-on-2027-ballot-despite-legal-challenges-david-mark/

Dangote Refinery has commenced direct delivery of jet fuel to international customers like Ethiopian Airlines, exporting its surplus to African and global Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-supplies-jet-fuel-to-ethiopian-airlines-others/

Minister Oladele Alake calls for regional cooperation to boost value addition in Africa’s mineral sector, aiming for industrial growth and economic soverei Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-pushes-value-addition-in-africas-mineral-sector/

Edo State demolishes over 500 illegal structures in Benin City to enforce building standards and regulate physical development across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-demolishes-500-illegal-structures-2/

The naira rose against the US dollar, closing at N1,379.46/USD, amidst a significant surge in interbank turnover, indicating improved market liquidity. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-strengthens-against-dollar-as-fx-turnover-surges/

Nigeria’s NDLEA arrested 52 suspects in massive Kano drug den raids under ‘Operation Sharar Mafaka,’ seizing illicit substances and weapons. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-52-in-kano-drug-den-raids/

NGX shareholders commended the board’s performance at its 65th AGM, approving a N2.00 dividend and a bonus share issue while urging continued growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-shareholders-laud-board-urge-sustained-growth-focus/

Suspects confess to luring a Lagos UTME candidate, their secondary schoolmate, to an apartment and strangling him to death to prevent their identification. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-we-abducted-killed-lagos-utme-candidate-suspects/

Akil Howson makes history as the first black official to feature in an FA Cup Final, appointed as an assistant referee for the Chelsea vs. Man City clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/fa-cup-final-referee-akil-howson-makes-history-as-first-black-official/

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid draw 1-1 in a tense Champions League semi-final first leg after both sides score penalties in a nervy encounter. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-atletico-trade-penalties-in-champions-league-semi-final-draw/

The NCAA has called for an urgent Gombe airport upgrade, including safety and navigation systems, to prepare for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-hajj-ncaa-seeks-upgrade-of-gombe-airport-facilities/

Borno’s Deputy Speaker, Abdullahi Askira, has withdrawn from the Borno South senatorial race, backing incumbent Senator Ali Ndume for the APC ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-deputy-speaker-withdraws-from-senatorial-race-backs-ndume/

Leaders of the Kwankwasiyya and Obidient movements hold a closed-door meeting to discuss 2027 political alliances, calling for unity to build a new Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwasiyya-obidients-hold-closed-door-meeting-in-abuja/

A woman recounts the tragic killing of her mother after investigations revealed the main suspect is her cousin, an ex-convict who confessed to the attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-relative-killed-my-mother-in-her-home-lagos-woman/

Olajide ‘Jandor’ Adediran has purchased the Lagos APC nomination forms, setting up a potential challenge against Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Read More: https://punchng.com/jandor-picks-lagos-apc-gov-nomination-forms-to-challenge-hamzat/

President Tinubu appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, aiming to strengthen the nation’s diplomatic posture. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-names-bianca-odumegwu-ojukwu-foreign-affairs-minister/

The University of Lagos emphasizes the need for private funding and philanthropy to sustain quality education and develop infrastructure amid limited state Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-seeks-increased-private-funding-for-education/

Edo State miners accuse the NSCDC of undue harassment and extortion over royalty payments, a claim the security corps denies, citing impersonation. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-miners-nscdc-disagree-over-harassment-extortion-claim/

Get the starting line-ups for the Champions League semi-final. Bukayo Saka is on the bench for Arsenal at Atletico Madrid, with Noni Madueke starting. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-saka-on-bench-madueke-starts-for-arsenal-at-atletico-madrid/

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and criminal prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. In a statement on Wednesday signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police said the decision followed the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings into Read More: https://punchng.com/extrajudicial-killing-ig-orders-dismissal-criminal-prosecution-of-officers/

A Kano fire outbreak early Wednesday razed a business plaza on Airport Road, destroying two hospital equipment shops. The cause is under investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-plaza-destroys-shops-in-kano/

Retired Nigerian police demand to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Explore the debate on the Police Pension Scheme and why low pay is the issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-and-the-cps/

An analysis of the future of NNPC. Despite the Petroleum Industry Act, structural flaws and political interference hinder its progress. What reforms are ne Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-and-the-future-of-nigeria/

Quest Merchant Bank has appointed Andrew ‘Ayo’ Lewis as its new Executive Director of Risk Management to bolster its institutional resilience. Read More: https://punchng.com/quest-merchant-bank-appoints-new-executive-director/

Katsina State signs a deal for 50,000 AI solar streetlights, creating Africa’s first distributed AI data center and becoming a premier smart state. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-signs-deal-for-50000-ai-powered-solar-streetlights/

The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal Delta killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effu Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-killing-ig-orders-dismissal-prosecution-of-officers/

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) surges, adding N5.55tn as market capitalization crosses N152tn, driven by broad-based buying and earnings optimism. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-surges-n5-55tn-on-strong-broad-based-buying/

The Showmax app is officially shutting down. Subscribers are being directed to migrate their accounts to DStv Stream to continue accessing content. Read More: https://punchng.com/showmax-app-shuts-down-thursday-users-redirected-to-dstv-stream/

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has appointed Mohammed Goje as the new Acting Secretary to the State Government following the resignation of Baba Wali. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-gov-appoints-acting-ssg/

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke accuses the state’s APC of plotting Osun poll disruption ahead of the August 15 election, citing fear of imminent defeat. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-planning-to-disrupt-osun-poll-adeleke/

Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo expresses outrage over the extrajudicial killing of Mene Ogidi by police in Delta State, demanding swift justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/kanayo-o-kanayo-slams-police-over-extrajudicial-killing-demands-justice/

APC members in Ogun’s Ijebu East protest at the Governor’s Office, rejecting attempts to impose candidates and demanding fair primaries for the 2027 electi Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-apc-members-protest-imposition-demand-primaries/

Ugandan immigration authorities have detained 62 Nigerian nationals in Adjumani for operating an illegal church and residing without valid permits. Read More: https://punchng.com/62-nigerians-detained-in-uganda-for-illegal-church-operations-others/

PSG suffer a major setback as Achraf Hakimi is ruled out for several weeks with a thigh injury ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-psg-confirm-hakimi-injury-ahead-of-champions-league-semi-final/

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has fixed its national convention for May 9 in Bauchi, defying INEC’s recognition of Shehu Gabam as party chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-fixes-may-9-for-national-convention/

A disturbing video circulating on social media shows an unidentified man taking his own life on a balcony as stunned onlookers watch in horror. Read More: https://punchng.com/disturbing-video-shows-man-taking-his-own-life/

An Osun court summons the CBN to address a N100.1m police judgment debt owed to the state’s electoral commission for unlawfully halting a local election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-court-summons-cbn-over-police-n100-1m-judgment-debt/

Top Iranian football officials left Canada before the Iran FIFA Congress after alleged ‘insults’ during airport immigration checks, reports say. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-officials-leave-canada-before-fifa-congress-over-airport-insult-report/

INEC redeploys Dr. Johnson Sinikiem as the new Rivers INEC REC. The commission has also begun the update of the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-gets-new-rec-as-inec-begins-update-of-voters-register/

12 of the rescued Chibok girls are set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria, a milestone described as a global testament to resilience. Read More: https://punchng.com/12-rescued-chibok-girls-to-graduate-from-aun-yola/

An analysis of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation’s struggle to stay relevant with outdated codes in a world of market-driven, digital broadcasting. Read More: https://punchng.com/nbcs-real-struggle/

Nigerian state governors’ apathy towards security is fueling a national crisis. Despite having resources, many fail to act, unlike some successful states. Read More: https://punchng.com/governors-apathy-toward-security/

Explore how climate-smart agriculture tackles the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria, rebuilding livelihoods, fostering stability, and empowering communi Read More: https://punchng.com/strengthening-peace-resilience-through-climate-smart-agriculture/

A Federal High Court has ordered NIRSAL Plc to pay its former executive director, Kennedy Nwaruh, N1.08bn in unpaid benefits after a successful lawsuit. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-nirsal-to-pay-ex-director-n1-08bn-benefits/

Shareholders commend GTCO Plc for its record N12.76 dividend payout in the 2025 financial year, the highest in the Nigerian banking sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/shareholders-hail-gtcos-n12-76-dividend-payout/

NIWA’s Acting MD emphasizes the agency’s commitment to staff safety through improved facilities, mental health sessions, and a better work environment. Read More: https://punchng.com/niwa-boss-highlights-staff-safety-as-key-priority/

Learn about the massive Lagos drug bust where NDLEA operatives seized N16.9bn in tramadol and codeine from three warehouses in the Okota area. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-drug-warehouses-busted-n16-9bn-narcotics-seized/

Yobe State APC stakeholders have endorsed former SSG Baba Wali as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election, citing his experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-apc-backs-ex-ssg-for-governorship-ticket/

Ángel Mateos González, a 70-year-old goalkeeper, is set to make history for CD Colunga in a tribute to his lifelong passion for the sport. Read More: https://punchng.com/70-year-old-goalkeeper-set-for-historic-appearance-in-spanish-football/

Oyo police detain officers after a motorcyclist’s death during a stop-and-search in Moniya. The incident sparked unrest and an investigation is ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-officers-over-motorcyclists-death-in-oyo/

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke expresses confidence ahead of the upcoming Osun poll, boasting he will defeat APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji before 4 pm. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-ill-defeat-oyebamiji-before-4pm-adeleke-boasts/

The US Justice Department has charged Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other Mexican officials with large-scale drug trafficking for the Sinaloa carte Read More: https://punchng.com/us-charges-mexican-governor-with-drug-trafficking/

Oyo State Police arrested 16 students at The Polytechnic Ibadan for alleged cultism. Suspects were linked to murder cases and found with guns and axes. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-16-students-over-cultism-in-oyo/

Elon Musk testifies in the OpenAI trial, claiming he was ‘fooled’ as the company betrayed its original nonprofit mission for profit. Get the details. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-was-a-fool-says-elon-musk-grilled-in-openai-trial/

Gombe State University’s ASUU branch demands immediate payment of outstanding entitlements, including wage awards, warning of potential action if ignored. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-varsity-asuu-threatens-action-over-unpaid-entitlements/

Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk has appealed his four-year doping ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in hopes of an earlier return to football. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelseas-mudryk-appeals-four-year-doping-ban-to-cas/

Nigeria’s government is reviewing the 2003 Child Rights Act to address rising abuse, cyber threats, and enforcement gaps for better child protection. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-review-child-rights-act-over-rising-abuse-cases/

The NDDC has launched a new digital procurement system to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and eliminate corruption for Niger Delta stakeholders. Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-moves-to-digitise-procurement-trains-niger-delta-stakeholders/

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, assures residents that religion won’t divide them, urging 2026 Hajj pilgrims to pray for the state’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-wont-allow-religion-to-divide-us-in-oyo-makinde/

Angry youths protest the extrajudicial killing of musician Oghenemine Ogidi by blocking the Ekpan Police Station in Delta State to demand justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youths-block-delta-police-station-over-killing-of-musician-oghenemin/