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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.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State through a consensus process. Marafa pledged to tackle corruption, improve security, strengthen governance, and ensure prudent management of public funds. The NDC also unveiled candidates for...

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Atiku’s Son Steps Down as Adamawa Commissioner

KEY POINTS Adamu Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned as Adamawa...

UNICAL Suspends Nine Students for Exam Cheating and Forged Results

The University of Calabar has suspended nine students over exam malpractice and result forgery, effective from the 2024/2025 academic year.

Abuja Airport Hits 10,000 Go Cashless Cards

Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has registered over 10,000 Go Cashless cards since FAAN launched its cashless toll policy.

Petrol Could Hit N1,000 Per Liter in Nigeria as Dangote Raises Price Amid Iran War Oil Surge

Dangote Refinery has raised its petrol gantry price to N874 per liter, putting pump prices on course to hit N1,000 nationwide.

The U.S. Warns Its Citizens in Nigeria to Stay Alert After American Forces Struck Iran

The U.S. State Department is warning Americans in Nigeria to stay vigilant after military strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader.

Nigeria Has No Word From Its Citizens Trapped in Iran as the Middle East War Spirals Beyond Borders

Nigeria's government has received no distress calls from citizens in Iran as Middle East fighting kills hundreds and drives oil prices higher.

A Nigerian Village of 1,000 People Has Only a Muddy Stream to Drink From — and Nobody Is Listening

A rural Nigerian community of 1,000 people drinks from a muddy stream, with no functioning borehole and no government relief in sight.

Gridlock Hits Abuja Airport as FAAN Rolls Out Cashless System

FAAN cashless airport gates rollout at NAIA causes congestion as motorists without Go Cashless cards face entry delays.

Army Trains 60 Soldiers to Guard Niger Delta Oil Facilities

Army trains 60 recruits for Niger Delta oil facilities protection as authorities target oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

Nigeria Secures Approval for Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Drug

Lenacapavir rollout in Nigeria begins after approval, with injectable HIV prevention drug expected in March 2026.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israeli Strikes as Oil Prices Jump

US-Israel strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader and commanders as Tehran retaliates and shuts Strait of Hormuz, shaking oil markets.

19 Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks as Farmers Abandon Lands Amid Rising Tensions

Renewed attacks in Plateau leave 19 dead, displace families and force farmers to abandon fertile lands amid fear.

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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.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...

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...