Power minister seeks EFCC intervention over vandalism, energy theft - Punch Newspapers
File: Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe.
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Katsina deploys 238 tricycle ambulances to boost rural healthcare access - Punch Newspapers
File: Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda.
Messi returns to Argentina squad for final farewell against Benin - Punch Newspapers
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi has tears in his eyes as celebrates winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Anambra still repaying debts incurred by administrations of Obi, Obiano — Commissioner - Punch Newspapers
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
PenCom extends pension verification to December - Punch Newspapers
The National Pension Commission has extended the deadline for the mandatory online verification and enrolment of Federal Government workers to December 31, 2026, after 118,901 eligible employees failed to complete the exercise. PenCom disclosed this in a statement released on Tue...
Firm warns against steep tax hike on sugary drinks in Nigeri - Punch Newspapers
Firm warns against steep tax hike on sugary drinks in Nigeri Punch Newspapers
Lere Paimo counters Pete Edochie, says he started acting in 1958 - Punch Newspapers
Veteran Yoruba actor, Lere Paimo, has countered veteran actor Pete Edochie’s claim about the beginning of his acting career, saying he started acting four years before the Things Fall Apart star. 86-year-old Paimo said he began acting in 1958, while Edochie recently said his acti...
NAF takes delivery of five new helicopters to boost anti-terror operations - Punch Newspapers
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five new helicopters as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ response to security threats. The platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B heli...
Davido backs Adeleke campaign spokesman for Osun reps seat - Punch Newspapers
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.
Police arrest suspects, rescue victims, recover firearms in 11 states - Punch Newspapers
The Nigeria Police Force has reported a series of operational successes across 11 states, including the neutralisation of a suspected terrorist, the rescue of kidnapped victims, and the arrest of suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and a suspected bandit informant. The operation...
2027: Reps deputy spokesman backs Tinubu with new mobilisation group - Punch Newspapers
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has launched a new cross-party political mobilisation network backing President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027. The organisation, known as the Renewed Hope Labourers Network, said it would mobilise ...
FULL LIST: Nigeria shines as Davido, Tems, others win at AFRIMMA 2026 - Punch Newspapers
Nigerian music stars recorded a strong showing at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with Davido, Tems and Phyno among the winners. The awards were held on 12 September 2026 in Dallas, Texas. The official results page was updated on Tuesday, recognising artistes and entertai...
Over N350m recovered from terrorist financiers in North-East — Outgoing commander - Punch Newspapers
Outgoing Theatre Commander of the North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abubakar Abdulsalam. Photo: Nigerian Army
AGF rallies Kwara varsity stakeholders for greater heights - Punch Newspapers
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.
Police arrest three kidnappers, rescue two victims in Ondo - Punch Newspapers
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in Isua-Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the arrested suspects are Abdullahi Abubakar, Ibrahim Abubakar and Oseni Abubakar, all residents ...
New Kano project targets gender-based violence against women in agriculture - Punch Newspapers
The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the African Enterprise Challenge Fund and the Development Research and Projects Centre, has launched a project aimed at preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence against women within the agricultural value chain. The proje...
Anglican bishop urges church leaders to speak against bad governance - Punch Newspapers
The four newly consecrated Bishops of the Anglican Church and their wives.
Team Nigeria lands in Morocco ahead of Davis Cup tie - Punch Newspapers
File: The Nigeria Davis Cup team after arriving in Morocco.