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Tinubu hails rescue of 15 NYSC members, six others abducted in Kogi
President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the rescue of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps and six other Nigerians abducted by criminal elements in Kogi State. Tinubu, in a statement on X on Monday…
Punch · Nigeria
ITF opens 47,600-litre capacity fuel station in Plateau
The Industrial Training Fund has opened a new fuel station in Jos, Plateau State, a move the agency said would improve access to petroleum products, particularly for its staff, while expanding its footprint in Nigeria’s…
Punch · Nigeria
NUPRC retains $300 helicopter levy, exempts offshore oil platforms
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has retained the $300-per-landing Helicopter Levy for Air Navigational Services imposed on upstream operators, but ruled that the separate Terminal Navigational…
Punch · Nigeria
20 African NGOs demand investigation into Guinea mass grave
Twenty African civil society organisations are demanding an independent, official investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded a week ago in a mass grave in southwestern Guinea. Local sources told AFP at…
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VIDEO: Mysterious floating island spotted, disappears in Canada reservoir
A mysterious tree-covered island has appeared and subsequently vanished from a reservoir in British Columbia, Canada, leaving local residents and officials intrigued by its sudden movement. According to TMZ on Monday…
Punch · Nigeria
Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 – NBS
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, higher than the 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics said on…
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FG targets December completion of Kaduna-Kano rail line
The Federal Government has said the Kaduna-Zaria-Kano railway route will be completed and ready for operation by December as part of ongoing efforts to revive the country’s rail transportation system. The Permanent…
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Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
A jury heard closing arguments on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis…
Punch · Nigeria
EFCC sacks 40 staff over corruption, says Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that more than 40 personnel have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice since he assumed office. Olukoyede said…
Punch · Nigeria
Borno gov orders suspension of absentee village, ward heads in war-ravaged town
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed the immediate suspension of all village and ward heads in Mallam-Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area, following their absence during his visit to the community. The…
Punch · Nigeria
Evening recap: Tinubu’s lawyer speaks on US allegations, military rescues 15 NYSC members, and other top stories
President Bola Tinubu’s lawyer in the United States has argued that the President would have been indicted, arrested, and prosecuted if there were evidence linking him to drug trafficking in the country. Meanwhile, the…
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India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan, tribunal insists
An international tribunal on Monday ordered India to “observe its obligations” under a treaty with Pakistan on the sharing of the Indus and other rivers, which the New Delhi government sought to suspend. It also made an…
Punch · Nigeria
FG targets $750M private investment for cloud infrastructure – SGF
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to target $750 million in private sector investment for local cloud and data infrastructure over the next 24 months, alongside the rollout of a nationwide 90,000-kilometre fibre…
Punch · Nigeria
Actress Carolyna Hutchings quits ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’ show
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Carolyna Hutchings, has announced her exit from the reality television show, The Real Housewives of Lagos, saying she has moved on from the programme and wants to be left out of…
Punch · Nigeria
NANS demands probe into death of student
The coordinator, National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone, Josiah Adeyemo, and the management of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, have called for a thorough probe of the circumstances…
Punch · Nigeria
2027: Kaduna Assembly NDC candidate urges unity for Obi-Kwankwaso ticket
The Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Kawo Constituency, Yunusa Salisu, has called on party members, supporters and fellow contestants to close ranks and work together towards…
Punch · Nigeria
2027: ADC warns gov’ship candidates against violence, hate speech
The African Democratic Congress has directed its governorship candidates to avoid political violence, hate speech and other forms of provocation as they begin preparations for the 2027 general elections. The party also…
Punch · Nigeria
Don’t call me by my first name, Mo Abudu tells young people
Media mogul and EbonyLife CEO, Mo Abudu, has explained why she expects younger people to address her formally, saying her views on respect were shaped by her traditional upbringing. Abudu stated this during a…
Punch · Nigeria
Osun Auditor-General advocates stricter overhead controls for MDAs
Osun State Auditor-General recommends stopping overhead funding for MDAs failing to account for funds, advocating stricter overhead control and revenue dri…
Punch · Nigeria
Court fixes October 26 for judgment on Oyo Rep APC ticket
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has fixed October 26 for judgment on the Oyo APC ticket dispute for the Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West Federal Constituency…
Punch · Nigeria
Itauma breaks silence after first defeat, hospitalisation
British heavyweight Moses Itauma speaks out after his first professional defeat and hospitalisation, reflecting on the loss to Filip Hrgovic.
Punch · Nigeria
Phyna marks sister’s death anniversary, says ‘sorry I couldn’t get you justice’
BBNaija winner Phyna remembers her sister on the first death anniversary, alleging injustice after a Dangote truck accident killed her.
Punch · Nigeria
AU backs new Sudanese-led dialogue to end conflict
The African Union Commission welcomes a new Sudanese-led dialogue initiative to end the conflict in Sudan, bringing together all stakeholders for peace and…
Punch · Nigeria
Headies denies sidelining gospel artistes
The Headies organisers dismiss claims of sidelining gospel artistes, affirming their eligibility for mainstream awards and highlighting past successes.
Punch · Nigeria
Three sisters drown as canoe capsizes at Kano’s dam
Three sisters drowned after their canoe capsized at Tiga Dam in Kano, plunging the Yalwan Rugu-Rugu community into mourning.
Punch · Nigeria
Yobe community unveils crowdfunding to combat kidney disease
Residents of Yobe’s Bade LGA launch crowdfunding for kidney disease outreach, urging the state government to establish a dialysis centre in Gashua.
Punch · Nigeria
Why US hasn’t arrested Tinubu over allegations — President’s lawyer
President Bola Tinubu’s lawyer explains why the US hasn’t arrested him over drug trafficking allegations, citing lack of evidence and legal processes.
Punch · Nigeria
JUST IN: Military rescues 15 NYSC members, six others in Kogi forest operation
The Nigerian military has confirmed the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps, in Kogi State. This is as it vowed to sustain operations to rescue residents abducted in…
Punch · Nigeria
Barau awards scholarships to Ghanaian students for Hausa studies
Senator Barau Jibrin awards scholarships to Ghanaian students for Hausa language studies, urging youth to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen identit…
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Hardship: C’River begs landlords to reduce house rents
Cross River State government appeals to landlords to reduce house rents amid economic hardship, urging compassion and restraint on excessive increases.
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