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EU warns of rising violence, hate speech ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections

The European Union has expressed concern over election-related violence, hate speech and political intimidation in Nigeria as preparations continue for the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.

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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.

Tinubu at Three Years: Nigeria on the Path to Recovery Despite Challenges

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is undergoing difficult but necessary reforms that...

Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction Sparks Protest in Oyo

KEY POINTS Teachers and civil society groups staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan Protesters...

Armed Robbers Kill Driver on Enugu-Abakaliki Highway

KEY POINTS Armed robbers shot dead a commercial driver and robbed passengers on the...

Dangote and Benedict Peters Emerge as Biggest Winners of Hormuz Crisis

KEY POINTS The Hormuz crisis has tightened global oil supply, increasing demand for Nigerian...

Petrol price hit N1,532.93 per liter in April, NBS says

Nigeria's average petrol price climbed to N1,532.93 a liter in April, up nearly 19 percent on March, while diesel jumped more than 50 percent, NBS says.

NCDC places Lagos, FCT, eight states on Ebola alert

The NCDC has placed Lagos, the FCT and eight other states on high Ebola alert after the rare Bundibugyo strain broke out in Uganda and DRC.

AfDB picks Keyamo to lead $7bn aviation transformation

The AfDB has named Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo as African champion of a $7bn programme to modernize the continent's aviation sector, citing recent reforms.

FG Condemns Oyo, Borno Student Abductions

KEY POINTS Federal Government condemned the abduction of students in Oyo and Borno states. ...

US Defence Chief Links Anti-Boko Haram Operations to Protection of Nigerian Christians

KEY POINTS The US Defence Secretary said President Trump ordered operations against ISIS fighters...

N400m School Renovation Scandal Rocks Niger Community

KEY POINTS TrackaNG says Government Day Secondary School in Diko remains dilapidated despite a...

Family Demands Justice As Suspects In Cross River RCCG Member’s Killing Remain Free

KEY POINTS Family of murdered RCCG member Princewill Ikenna accused the Cross River judiciary...

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EU warns of rising violence, hate speech ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections

The European Union has expressed concern over election-related violence, hate speech and political intimidation in Nigeria as preparations continue for the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.

Nigeria unveils 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma, expand dental care

Nigeria has launched a 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma and expand dental care through primary health centers by 2030.

Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.