The MDCN has inducted 250 foreign-trained doctors and dentists who passed its June 2026 assessment, authorising them to practise in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/mdcn-inducts-250-foreign-trained-doctors-dentists/
19-year-old UK-based Nigerian student jailed for robbery, blackmail
A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Oluwatobiloba Akinrinola, has been jailed in the UK for robbery and blackmail. Learn more about the case. Read More: https://punchng.com/19-year-old-uk-based-nigerian-student-jailed-for-robbery-blackmail/
APC inaugurates Osun campaign council, declares election ‘must-win’
The APC has inaugurated its national campaign council for the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, declaring the poll a “must-win” contest. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-inaugurates-osun-campaign-council-declares-election-must-win/
Data commission issues fresh registration directive following court victory
Nigeria Data Protection Commission directs major data controllers and processors to register immediately after a court affirms its statutory powers. Avoid Read More: https://punchng.com/data-commission-issues-fresh-registration-directive-following-court-victory/
FG pegs housing deficit at 15m units
The Federal Government officially pegs Nigeria’s housing deficit at 15 million units, adopting new global standards to accelerate access to affordable home Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pegs-housing-deficit-at-15m-units/
BREAKING: Oyo receives two surveillance aircraft
Oyo State Government takes delivery of two new surveillance aircraft to boost security, intelligence gathering, and rapid response across the state. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-oyo-receives-two-surveillance-aircraft/
Benue taking steps to prevent flooding, says commissioner
Benue State Government is implementing proactive measures to prevent flooding, including daily water level monitoring and drainage clearing. Learn more abo Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-taking-steps-to-prevent-flooding-says-commissioner/
NDLEA nabs two suspects with 1,359kg cannabis in Edo
The NDLEA in Edo State, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has arrested two suspects and confiscated 1,359kg of cannabis from a warehouse. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-nabs-two-suspects-with-1359kg-cannabis-in-edo/
Trial to be introduced in bid to prevent goalkeeper tactical time-outs
Measures planned to run throughout 2026-27 seasonIfab yet to give permission for proposed rule changeEnglish football will introduce a trial this season in an effort to end the goalkeeper tactical time-out.The trial – backed collectively…
Thea Energy lands $20M federal grant to build its magnets for fusion reactors
Fusion power startup Thea Energy snagged a $20 million award from ARPA-E to scale production of its high-temperature superconducting magnets.