Nigeria headlines
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T17:17:48+00:00
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, and other APC chieftains have expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and smooth conduct of the Gombe bye-election. Read More: https://punchng.com/bye-election-gombe-gov-others-hail-smooth-voting-process/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T17:14:25+00:00
An Ogun State PDP chieftain, Segun Showunmi, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, urging South-West voters to mobilise. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-pdp-chieftain-backs-tinubus-re-election-urges-south-west-support/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T17:13:40+00:00
President Bola Tinubu insists Nigerians will see a drop in transportation costs from October 1, urging states to ensure savings from CNG-powered vehicles l Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-will-witness-drop-in-transportation-costs-from-october-1-tinubu-insists/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T17:12:41+00:00
A Lagos resident has accused three policemen of extorting ₦56,000 from him on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. The state police command has begun an investigat Read More: https://punchng.com/man-accuses-officers-of-extortion-in-lagos-police-begin-probe/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T17:05:21+00:00
The NMDPRA has clarified that it does not fix petrol prices, stating that the Petroleum Industry Act mandates unrestricted free-market pricing conditions. Read More: https://punchng.com/nmdpra-says-it-does-not-fix-petrol-pump-prices/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T17:04:17+00:00
NAHCON has warned private Hajj tour operators against spreading misinformation over the 2027 Hajj slot allocation, calling allegations of diversion unfound Read More: https://punchng.com/hajj-2027-nahcon-warns-operators-against-misinformation-over-slot-allocation/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T16:50:05+00:00
A psychotherapist, Dr Favour Alexander, has urged the government to provide clinical, non-judgmental support for people with suicidal thoughts, not crimina Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-urges-support-not-punishment-for-suicidal-people/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T16:42:35+00:00
Halima Dangote explains why she and her sisters maintain a low profile despite their family’s wealth, in a resurfaced video that has sparked reactions. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-why-we-keep-low-profile-as-dangotes-children-halima-dangote/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T16:32:26+00:00
Reality TV star Phyna and actress Nkechi Blessing are set to face each other in a celebrity boxing bout on October 1, 2026, in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/phyna-nkechi-blessing-to-clash-in-celebrity-boxing-bout/
Premium Times · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T16:13:06+00:00
Mr Nwuche said the level of infrastructural development witnessed in Rivers under the Wike administration was unprecedented, noting that over 1,000 kilometres of roads were completed and commissioned across the state. The post Wike’s performance as governor best in Rivers history – Nwuche appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Premium Times · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T16:05:38+00:00
The initiative, tagged Project Clean Sweep 2026, was organised by Fidson in partnership with the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiative. The post Fidson mobilises staff, volunteers to clean Lagos communities for World Cleanup Day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T15:19:06+00:00
Tottenham Hotspur scored their first goals of the season but still lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, leaving Roberto De Zerbi’s side winless in the league. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-tottenham-score-first-goals-of-season-but-lose-3-2-to-villa/
Premium Times · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T15:18:18+00:00
“I wish I could change that on my documentation, the passport, but I know it’s gonna take a lot of time. But because maybe in the near future I might do it”. The post Why sharing my November 18 birthday with Rudeboy became difficult — Mr P appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T15:16:07+00:00
Police in Delta State have intercepted a vehicle conveying military uniforms and cartons of suspected illicit drugs, arresting the 45-year-old driver. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-intercept-vehicle-conveying-military-uniforms-illicit-drugs-in-delta/
Punch · Nigeria · 2026-09-19T15:14:48+00:00
Police in Cross River have arrested a 24-year-old UNICROSS student, Emmanuel Ejim, over a viral video showing him firing a gun from a moving vehicle on cam Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-unicross-student-over-viral-shooting-video/
Back to the interactive world map