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Ogun okays weekly day off, N10,000 transport allowance for workers
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:22:20 +0000
Ogun State approves a N10,000 monthly transport allowance and a weekly day off for its workers for three months to cushion rising living costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-okays-weekly-day-off-n10000-transport-allowance-for-workers/
Police extradite murder, drug suspect to UK
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:51 +0000
Nigerian Police extradite a fugitive, Matthew Adebiyi, to the UK. He was wanted for alleged involvement in a 2018 murder and drug trafficking. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-extradite-murder-drug-suspect-to-uk/
Edo awards scholarships to Gen Braimah’s children
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:09:15 +0000
The Edo State government awards full scholarships to the children of the late Brig-Gen Oseni Braimah, who died in active service in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-awards-scholarships-to-gen-braimahs-children/
UK court jails Nigerian couple for £433,000 tax fraud
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:54:03 +0000
A Nigerian couple has been jailed for a £433,000 UK tax fraud scheme using stolen data from a Transport for London employee to make false rebate claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-court-jails-nigerian-couple-for-433000-tax-fraud/
INEC seeks stakeholder synergy ahead of Ekiti poll
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:51:13 +0000
INEC calls for stakeholder collaboration to ensure a free, fair, and credible Ekiti poll, aiming to mitigate risks like vote-buying and violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-seeks-stakeholder-synergy-ahead-of-ekiti-poll/
Police foil bomb plot in Ondo, arrest 16 suspects
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0000
Ondo State police have foiled a major bomb plot, arresting six suspects planning to attack government facilities. Read more on this developing story. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-bomb-plot-in-ondo-arrest-16-suspects/
VIDEO: LAGRIDE driver claims firm manufactured ₦1.3m debt after seeking payments
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:07 +0000
A yet-to-be-identified driver with LAGRIDE, the Lagos State ride-hailing platform, has alleged that the company manufactured a ₦1.3 million debt against him in retaliation for demanding outstanding payments owed to him over several months. The driver, who spoke during an interview shared via X.com by Nigeria Info FM on Thursday, said he had not received Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagride-driver-claims-firm-manufactured-%e2%82%a61-3m-debt-after-seeking-payments/
A’Ibom APC stakeholders reject consensus for assembly seat
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:23:31 +0000
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, have rejected the adoption of an automatic ticket for the Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara State House of Assembly seat ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries, describing it as contrary to democratic principles. The rejection was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-apc-stakeholders-reject-consensus-for-assembly-seat/
Delta CP orders trial of officers caught in extortion video
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:18:30 +0000
Delta police officers face a summary trial for extortion after a viral video shows them forcing a man to transfer N51,500 inside a police station. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-cp-orders-trial-of-officers-caught-in-extortion-video/
Ondo community supports FUTA medical training with 50-bed hostel, modern lab
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:17:36 +0000
The Akure community in Ondo State donates a 50-bed hostel and a modern medical lab to support FUTA medical training at its College of Health Sciences. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-community-supports-futa-medical-training-with-50-bed-hostel-modern-lab/
VIDEO: Bus driver strips naked to protest arrest by LASTMA officials
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:01:48 +0000
An unidentified Lagos driver stripped himself naked on Thursday in protest against arrest by officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority along the Ogudu axis area of the state. The video captured by our correspondent showed the driver trying to attend to his bus by the road side whilst resisting arrest by the officials after Read More: https://punchng.com/video-bus-driver-strips-naked-to-protest-arrest-by-lastma-officials/
Tinubu congratulates Benin Republic’s president-elect Wadagni
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:13 +0000
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Benin Republic’s president-elect, Romuald Wadagni, on his election victory, pledging continued cooperation with Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-congratulates-benin-republics-president-elect-wadagni/
World Athletics blocks Ofili’s switch to Turkey
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:55:41 +0000
World Athletics has rejected Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili’s allegiance switch to Turkey, citing concerns over the integrity of international competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-world-athletics-blocks-ofilis-switch-to-turkey/
MSF, Borno vaccinate 490,000 children against diphtheria
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:47:56 +0000
The humanitarian medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health, has completed a large-scale vaccination campaign against diphtheria targeting children under 14 years in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, as Nigeria battles one of its worst outbreaks of the disease in recent history. In a statement issued on Thursday, the MSF Read More: https://punchng.com/msf-borno-vaccinate-490000-children-against-diphtheria/
Police fix April 28–30 for recruitment aptitude test nationwide
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:23:30 +0000
The Police Service Commission has set April 28-30, 2026, for the computer-based police recruitment aptitude test for shortlisted candidates nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-fix-april-28-30-for-recruitment-aptitude-test-nationwide/
FG trains, empowers 100 youths under hospitality skills initiative
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:06:34 +0000
The Federal Government has trained and empowered 100 young Nigerians in culinary and hospitality skills under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills initiative, as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and close critical skills gaps. The six-month programme, implemented by Masterminds Catering and Culinary Institute Academy, in partnership with the Federal Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-trains-empowers-100-youths-under-hospitality-skills-initiative/
Atiku will never learn, Tinubu’s aide tackles ex-VP over zoning comments
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:01:09 +0000
Bayo Onanuga slams Atiku Abubakar’s comments on Nigeria power rotation, insisting President Tinubu must complete two terms for the South until 2031. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-will-never-learn-tinubus-aide-tackles-ex-vp-over-zoning-comments/
UTME 2026: FCT CBT centre records smooth start
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:51:56 +0000
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination commenced nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate in the exercise scheduled to run from April 16 to April 22 across 966 accredited computer-based test centres. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, is being conducted in multiple daily sessions to accommodate Read More: https://punchng.com/utme-2026-fct-cbt-centre-records-smooth-start/
2.2 million candidates sit 2026 UTME nationwide
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:37:10 +0000
No fewer than 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which commenced nationwide on Thursday. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, will run from April 16 to April 22 across accredited centres in the country. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to demonstrate Read More: https://punchng.com/2-2-million-candidates-sit-2026-utme-nationwide/
Inmate escapes as vehicle conveying prisoners crashes in Yobe
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:19:18 +0000
An inmate escapes in Yobe after a prison transport vehicle crashes. The Nigerian Correctional Service has declared Dahiru Mohammed wanted and dangerous. Read More: https://punchng.com/inmate-escapes-as-vehicle-conveying-prisoners-crashes-in-yobe/
S’African left-wing party leader Malema jailed five years on gun charges
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:13:03 +0000
South African opposition leader Julius Malema jailed for five years after being found guilty of firing an assault rifle at a 2018 EFF party rally. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-safrican-left-wing-party-leader-malema-jailed-five-years-on-gun-charges/
NSCDC reaffirms commitment to safe school project
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:09:30 +0000
The Kano NSCDC reaffirms its commitment to the Safe School project, training officers to effectively safeguard educational institutions from security threa Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-reaffirms-commitment-to-safe-school-project/
Messi’s longtime friend Hoyos unveiled as Inter Miami coach
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:01:39 +0000
Guillermo Hoyos, a longtime friend and former mentor of Lionel Messi, has been unveiled as the new Inter Miami coach, replacing Javier Mascherano. Read More: https://punchng.com/messis-longtime-friend-hoyos-unveiled-as-inter-miami-coach/
Gasperini’s Roma future in doubt as infighting mars Champions League bid
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:45:34 +0000
Infighting between coach Gian Piero Gasperini and advisor Claudio Ranieri threatens Roma’s bid for a Champions League spot. Will Gasperini’s future be deci Read More: https://punchng.com/gasperinis-roma-future-in-doubt-as-infighting-mars-champions-league-bid/
Anambra electricity commission assures residents of improved service delivery
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:44:34 +0000
ASERC promises improved Anambra electricity service. Learn how they plan to tackle power challenges, energy theft, and ensure reliability for all residents Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-electricity-commission-assures-residents-of-improved-service-delivery/
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:43:18 +0000
FIFA President Infantino confirms Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that sports should be outside of politics despite regional conflicts. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-participating-in-world-cup-fifa-president-confirms/
US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:38:55 +0000
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, US officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran bearing a new message from Read More: https://punchng.com/us-optimistic-about-reaching-peace-deal-with-iran/
Lagos seals four property over wastewater discharge
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:38:23 +0000
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed four properties in Ikotun and Ajah for illegally discharging untreated wastewater into public drain Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seals-four-property-over-wastewater-discharge/
Promote peace, healthy living, Anambra First Lady urges CAN women
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:36:13 +0000
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, has urged the newly inaugurated executive members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter, to use their offices to promote peace, good morals, and healthy living. Soludo called on the women to see motherhood as a privilege and an opportunity Read More: https://punchng.com/promote-peace-healthy-living-anambra-first-lady-urges-can-women/
Stakeholders hail NRS over N3.6tn revenue surge
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:33:41 +0000
Economic stakeholders commend Nigeria’s revenue surge, citing fiscal reforms by the NRS as a key driver for transparency, accountability, and national grow Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-hail-nrs-over-n3-6tn-revenue-surge/
