The first batch of 268 Nigerian returnees from South Africa, following xenophobic attacks, has arrived in Lagos. More evacuation flights are expected. Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-268-nigerian-returnees-arrive-in-lagos-from-south-africa/
DSS, military foil kidnap of WAEC students in South East, recover weapons
DSS and Nigerian Army foiled a major ESN attempt to kidnap WAEC students in Enugu, Anambra, and Imo states, recovering weapons and arresting members. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-military-foil-kidnap-of-waec-students-in-south-east-recover-weapons/
Disregard bandit invasion reports, Niger urges residents
Niger State government reassures residents and schools of safety, urging them to disregard false bandit invasion reports circulating on social media. Read More: https://punchng.com/disregard-bandit-invasion-reports-niger-urges-residents/
Nigeria, Ethiopia seal agreement to transfer 100 Nigerian prisoners
Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed an agreement to transfer over 100 Nigerian prisoners from Ethiopian jails back to Nigeria, addressing welfare concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-ethiopia-seal-agreement-to-transfer-100-nigerian-prisoners/
FG unveils HIV strategy to cut donor dependence
Nigeria launches a new National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2026–2030 to reduce donor dependence and achieve a sustainable, locally driven HIV respon Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-hiv-strategy-to-cut-donor-dependence/
I’m deeply shocked, ex-NNPCL boss Kyari faults Senate arrest warrant
Former NNPCL boss Mele Kyari expresses shock over Senate’s arrest warrant, stating he informed them of his medical absence abroad. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-deeply-shocked-ex-nnpcl-boss-kyari-faults-senate-arrest-warrant/
Oyo cracks down on illegal grazing, impounds livestock
Oyo State intensifies enforcement against illegal grazing, impounding livestock in Iseyin. The authority reaffirms commitment to protecting farmers and enf Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-cracks-down-on-illegal-grazing-impounds-livestock/
Insecurity: Edo senator hails Okpebholo for closing schools
Edo Senator Joseph Ikpea commends Governor Okpebholo for the proactive Edo school closure to prevent mass abduction of students following a DSS alert. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-edo-senator-hails-okpebholo-for-closing-schools/
Use hospitals for safer deliveries, Kwara urges pregnant women
Kwara State intensifies efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality, urging pregnant women to prioritize hospital delivery and antenatal care for safe Read More: https://punchng.com/use-hospitals-for-safer-deliveries-kwara-urges-pregnant-women/
JUST IN: Bayelsa lawmaker Agbedi emerges House minority leader
Frederick Agbedi, representing Sagbama/Ekeremor, has been named the new Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Learn more about Agbedi’s new role Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-bayelsa-lawmaker-agbedi-emerges-house-minority-leader/