Headlines from Nigeria, collected from that country's newsrooms. Every item links back to the publisher that reported it.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has defended Peter Obi’s academic credentials against three lawsuits filed by LP chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, seeking his r Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-defends-obis-credentials-knocks-lp-chieftain/
Former senator Shehu Sani says bandits’ crimes don’t represent the Fulani people, urging Nigerians not to judge an entire ethnic group by a few criminals. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-crimes-dont-represent-fulani-shehu-sani-tells-nigerians/
PSG Women midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade is relishing the club’s perfect start to the season after winning their opening two league games and a Champions Lea Read More: https://punchng.com/ajibade-relishes-perfect-psg-run/
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has defended Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, questioning the decision to show him a straight red card against Brighton. Read More: https://punchng.com/shearer-defends-awoniyi-after-brighton-red/
Leaders must learn to distinguish between what is urgent and what is consequential, contends LINUS OKORIE There was a time when being busy was considered evidence of importance. A full
Suspected armed bandits have attacked the Joint Security Task Force base in Igbeti, Oyo State, setting a patrol van ablaze before being repelled. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-attack-oyo-security-base-torch-patrol-van/
SERAP has given INEC seven days to account for over N126.46bn in public funds allegedly mismanaged, based on the Auditor-General’s 2023 report. Read More: https://punchng.com/serap-asks-inec-to-account-for-n126-46bn-funds/
Former Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has advised that the church must not become an electoral machinery for any political party ahead of the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-church-must-not-become-electoral-machinery-fayemi/
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced its Initial Public Offering (IPO), offering 4.1 billion shares at N525 each to raise approximately N2.15tn. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-begins-n2-15tn-share-offer-today/
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says insurgency destroyed over 5,000 schools and deprived an estimated 2.2 million children of schooling at its peak. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-destroyed-5000-schools-deprived-2-2m-children-of-schooling-zulum/
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has blamed high energy costs, inadequate financing, and import competition for the decline of Nigeria’s manufacturing se Read More: https://punchng.com/nesg-faults-financing-energy-costs-for-industrial-decline/
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its petrol gantry price to N1,350 per litre, marking a total increase of N185 in just 22 days. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-petrol-price-rises-by-n185-in-three-weeks/
Nigerian states are missing out on jobs and revenue from over $700bn in solid mineral deposits, with the sector contributing little to the nation’s GDP. Read More: https://punchng.com/states-miss-jobs-revenue-from-700bn-mineral-wealth/
Workers in 115 Federal Unity Colleges have insisted the institutions will remain shut over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its old boys. Read More: https://punchng.com/115-unity-colleges-remain-shut-as-schools-reopen-nationwide/
Police said that although there was no prior notice for security cover, operatives were “promptly” deployed to both scenes upon receipt of the reports to prevent further breaches and track down the attackers. The post Police order probe into disruption of PDP, NDC meetings by gunmen in Enugu…
….Fuel price hike may hamper school run ..School owners rue unpaid bills, high running cost …Parents should not be discouraged – NUT ..Uncertainty over resumption in unity colleges By Adesina Wahab and Dayo Johnson As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country on Monday, parents and…
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Thousands of Catholics and other Christian faithful from Anambra State and neighbouring states converged on Onitsha to celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. The event, organised by the Faithspiration Initiative, was themed, “Fill…
The Osun State Police Command has begun an investigation into the shooting of Olalekan Oyeyemi, aka ‘Emir Ajagungbade’, at a motor park in Ile-Ife. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-osun-motor-park-shooting/
The projects, approved at the weekend, further reinforced the administration’s drive to expand infrastructure, strengthen healthcare delivery, support businesses and provide the energy required to sustain Ogun’s rapidly growing industrial economy The post Ogun EXCO approves new roads, hospitals…
Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. The post Ferran Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season appeared first on Vanguard News.
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the police in Anambra State arrested Mrs Onyeanusia on Friday in connection with the incident. The post ‘How I made $700 from posting my 8-year-old daughter’s pornographic video’ – Woman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Reno Omokri, however, said that the President Bola Tinubu administration was working to improve the situation. The post [VIDEO] Insecurity Is Not Nigeria’s Main Issue, It’s Out-Of-School Children — Reno Omokri appeared first on Channels Television.
Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error of judgement was made by VAR in allowing Erling Haaland’s winning goal against Manchester Unit Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-ref-body-admits-error-over-haaland-winner-against-man-united/
Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment". The post Referee body admits ‘error’ for Haaland goal in Manchester derby appeared first on Vanguard News.
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