Many residents and motorists have been left stranded as heavy flood sweeps Abuja. The flood was triggered by heavy downpour which has now affected key areas of the FCT. Areas affected included Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Delight Event Centre in Gudu,…
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that an attempt was made to illegally access its official X account. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the DHQ was treating the incident as…
Strategic position trading on the Nigerian Exchange continues to reward disciplined retail investors. A selected portfolio of NGX growth stocks portfolio returns yielded exceptional growth, transforming an initial N10 million capital outlay into N26.1 million within a brief trading horizon.…
A section of UNICEM Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, has reportedly collapsed following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall and soil erosion. The incident occurred around the Diamond Hill area of Calabar, with images and videos circulating online showing…
Economic shifts in Nigeria are changing how families manage daily budgets and plan for the future. From the unexpected end of fuel subsidies during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s May 2023 inaugural address to the recent unification of foreign exchange windows,…
A new research report reveals that Nigerian households face job loss and severe financial pressure at an alarming rate across the nation. Over the past twelve months, nearly half of families across all six geopolitical zones lost employment or closed…
The Presidency has called on Nigerians to contribute their perspectives regarding the proposed creation of state police, announcing that the public submission window for the National Policing Bill closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Chief of…
Ahead of the Osun 2027 governorship election, the State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public servants across the state. The announcement was shared on X on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale…
All 16 Kogi kidnap victims who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State’s Ofu Local Government Area have regained their freedom, following a coordinated security operation headed by the Nigerian Army. On Sunday, August 9, 2026, armed criminals attacked…
Passengers have been left stranded at airports in Lagos and Abuja after organized labor unions picketed Air Peace facilities over allegations of violating workers’ unionization rights and failing to remit Ticket Sales Charges (TSC) to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority…
Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, founder and lead pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an independent non-executive director (NED) on its board, effective August 10. In a statement released on Monday, the company noted that…
Faith Ajoke Alayande, a 23-year-old lawyer and (NLS) student, was found dead in an apparent suicide at the institution’s hostel on Victoria Island, Lagos. Sources indicate that the victim was discovered early on Friday, August 7, 2026 after allegedly jumping…
Acquiring or renewing a international passport from abroad often presents severe logistical hurdles for citizens in the diaspora. To address these lingering challenges, the Federal Government officially deployed a specialized NIS passport intervention team UK task force on August 10,…
The Republic of Chad has announced plans to begin visa-free entry to Africans. This means that all African nationals will soon be exempt from entry visa requirements, with the policy taking effect on January 1, 2027. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss…
Reports monitored by The PUNCH show that Germany deported no fewer than 137 Nigerian citizens across five documented charter flights between February and June 2026. Data compiled from reports tracked by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org indicates that the arrivals…
