As of November 3, 2026, Nigeria has 15 top stories from 2 local news outlets on the Global News Map.
- Okpebholo backs plan for Edo computer village — Punch
- Google Africa, Microsoft, others to headline DTN@100 national conversation — Premium Times
- FG’s N50,000 relief: OPay explains eligibility, warns against scams — Punch
Headlines updated
Punch2h ago
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says his administration will work with telecom and laptop dealers to establish a proposed Edo Computer Village. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-backs-plan-for-edo-computer-village/
Premium Times3h ago
The event will also be streamed live on ARISE TV.
Punch2h ago
OPay has explained how customers can check their eligibility for the Federal Government’s N50,000 cash relief and has warned users against potential scams. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-n50000-relief-opay-explains-eligibility-warns-against-scams/
Premium Times3h ago
Mr Soludo has been in a prolonged face-off with Peter Obi and predicted in 2022 that Mr Obi would not win the 2023 presidential election, which was eventually won by President Bola Tinubu.
Punch2h ago
Nigerian security agencies have rescued eight kidnap victims abducted in the Millennium City and Maraban Rido areas of Chikun LGA, Kaduna State. Read More: https://punchng.com/security-agencies-rescue-eight-kidnap-victims-in-kaduna/
Premium Times4h ago
As Noor Takaful Insurance Limited and Noor Health Limited brought together brokers and business partners from across Nigeria for its 2026 Partners’ Engagement Forum, themed “One Partnership, Shared Success.” connection, collaboration and shared success were the driving force
Punch2h ago
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated a residential care home for older adults established by veteran Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, in Ibadan. The facility, named Joseph & Esther Homes, is located in the Akobo area of the state capital.
Premium Times4h ago
The NNPP said affected politicians have since moved to other political parties and are pursuing political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections without completing the necessary resignation procedures.
Punch3h ago
Spanish footballer and CD Tenerife striker, Jesus de Miguel, has died aged 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision during a mat Read More: https://punchng.com/jesus-de-miguel-profile-of-tenerife-striker-who-died-after-on-field-collision/
Premium Times4h ago
The approval of the state police amendment by 28 state legislatures has satisfied the constitutional requirement for state-level endorsement, bringing Nigeria closer to decentralising its policing system.
Punch3h ago
The Senate has passed two amendment bills to clarify the locations of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences and the Federal College of Educ Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-passes-bills-clarifying-abia-federal-varsity-college-locations/
Premium Times4h ago
Tinubu’s allies in Osun and Rivers are cooperating on his presidential campaign while competing for other offices. Atiku and Obi remain on separate tickets as Kwankwaso urges the ADC candidate to step aside.
Punch3h ago
The Nigerian Federal Government has secured 2,512 terrorism convictions after 11 trial phases, with 791 convictions recorded in the latest phase in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-secures-2512-terrorism-convictions-in-11-trial-phases/
Premium Times4h ago
The protest comes amid growing disagreement between Mr Sowore and the Ekiti State Police Command over a reported attack on team in Ekiti.
Punch3h ago
A new survey reveals 89% of Nigerian adults support methane emission cuts, a 17-point rise in two years amid growing concerns over flooding and water quali Read More: https://punchng.com/89-of-nigerians-support-methane-emission-cuts-survey/