Vice President Shettima highlights Lagos’s role as Africa’s economic live wire, crediting the state for producing Dangote and Rabiu, and driving Nigeria’s Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-produced-dangote-rabiu-not-kano-shettima/
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EPL: Maresca deal stalls as Chelsea demand compensation from Man City
Negotiations for Enzo Maresca to join Manchester City have stalled. Chelsea demand compensation for Maresca, who left Stamford Bridge months ago. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-deal-stalls-as-chelsea-demand-compensation-from-man-city/
Mutual Benefits records strong growth across key metrics
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc announces strong 2025 financial results, with significant growth in revenue, profit, and assets, reinforcing its position in Read More: https://punchng.com/mutual-benefits-records-strong-growth-across-key-metrics/
FG clears five-month allowance arrears for lecturers
The Federal Government has cleared five months of Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance arrears for lecturers in federal universities. Vice-chancellors are Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-clears-five-month-allowance-arrears-for-lecturers/
Madugu faces selection headache as Falcons intensify WAFCON prep
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu faces a selection headache as Nigeria intensifies WAFCON prep, with players vying for spots in the squad for the upcomin Read More: https://punchng.com/madugu-faces-selection-headache-as-falcons-intensify-wafcon-prep/
Safe schools: Experts demand overhaul after 2,000 students, teachers’ abductions
Experts call for an overhaul of Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative after over 2,000 students and teachers were abducted, highlighting urgent security reform Read More: https://punchng.com/safe-schools-experts-demand-overhaul-after-2000-students-teachers-abductions/
Trade sector attracts $65.79m foreign investment – Report
Nigeria’s trade sector saw a 91.31% increase in foreign investment, attracting $65.79m in Q1 2026, reflecting renewed investor confidence and economic grow Read More: https://punchng.com/trade-sector-attracts-65-79m-foreign-investment-report/
Fire guts residential building in Kwara
A residential building in Ilorin, Kwara State, was gutted by fire on Sunday morning. Learn about the Kwara fire incident and safety tips. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-residential-building-in-kwara-2/
Soldiers foil kidnap attempts, rescue 10 victims in Plateau, Kaduna
Nigerian soldiers from Operation Enduring Peace successfully foiled multiple kidnap attempts and rescued 10 victims in Plateau and Kaduna states. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-kidnap-attempts-rescue-10-victims-in-plateau-kaduna/
States rush to deploy forest guards as insecurity deepens
Nigerian states are rapidly deploying forest guards to combat rising insecurity, with Kebbi, Gombe, Kwara, and others scaling up operations to secure fores Read More: https://punchng.com/states-rush-to-deploy-forest-guards-as-insecurity-deepens/