Nigeria

The 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off in Rabat, Morocco, with eight nations competing for the continental title until October 21. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-caf-futsal-afcon-kicks-off-in-morocco/

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has started mobilising APC members in Oyo State to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tegbe-rallies-oyo-apc-woos-support-for-tinubus-re-election/

Rapper Nicki Minaj says her Nigerian pastor influenced her decision to speak out about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-pastor-is-from-nigeria-nicki-minaj/

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed over 40 ISWAP terrorists, including a commander, in a precision air strike in Guzamala LGA of Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-40-terrorists-planning-attack-in-borno/

The Kaduna State APC has urged northerners to support President Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing his past support for northern presidential candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-apc-urges-north-to-back-tinubu-over-past-support/

A 36-year-old man has been extradited from Turkey to the UK and arrested on suspicion of murdering Nigerian Abayomi Ajose and another man in Manchester in Read More: https://punchng.com/man-extradited-to-uk-over-killing-of-nigerian-another/

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four male suspects for alleged defilement and sexual exploitation involving three minors and a vulnerable woma Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-over-sexual-offences-in-bauchi/

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has dealt a devastating blow to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, neutralising over 40 fighters, including a prominent commander, in a precision air strike on a terrorist enclave at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala LGA, Borno State. The incident took place on 10th October 2026, leaving scores escaped with various degrees of injuries, as two vehicles

The new Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 10, Ahmed Musa, has assumed duty, pledging to strengthen security across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-zone-10-aig-pledges-stronger-security-across-sokoto-kebbi-zamfara/

 Benchmark oil prices topped $105 a barrel Monday after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement launched strikes on Saudi Arabia, heightening worries about tight global supplies heading into the northern hemisphere winter.Doubts surrounding US President Donald Trump’s claim of an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia, following his surprise announcement of a deal to buy diesel from Moscow, further unsettled investors.After a mixed showing for stocks across Asia,

 A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday dismissed an application filed by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, the 21-month-old son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege.Delivering judgment, Justice Aishat Opesanwo struck out the originating motion for writs of Certiorari and Prohibition, holding that the hospital’s suit was predicated on a fundamental misconception o

American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on macroeconomic stabilisation policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-american-economists-hall-woodford-win-2026-nobel-prize/

The regional launch highlights TCL’s expanding premium technology portfolio for Nigeria, led by its latest SQD Mini LED entertainment alongside QD-Mini LED, intelligent cooling, modern refrigeration, advanced laundry solutions and connected displays. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, [DATE], 2026: TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV Brand (75”+)¹, has showcased its latest consumer electronics and home appliance portfolio for Nigeria d

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has become the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) International Games halftime show. The Afrobeats star performed at the halftime show during the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. The “Commas” crooner opened her set with “Heaven Baby” before performing “Santa”, “Rush” and “Dangerous”, and concluding wit

An official has explained why the FG diverted its ₦100bn CNG bus fund from buying 3,000 buses to funding vehicle conversions and tricycles instead. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-fg-diverted-%e2%82%a6100bn-cng-bus-fund-to-vehicle-conversions-tricycles-official/

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has pledged to support infrastructure development and educational programmes in schools across Oyo town. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-pledges-support-for-schools-infrastructure-growth-in-oyo/

PDP governorship candidate in Enugu State, Uche Nnaji, has pledged to rebuild demolished markets and provide free shops to traders if elected in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdp-gov-candidate-pledges-to-rebuild-demolished-markets-in-enugu/

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has launched a free medical screening and surgical intervention programme for men aged 40 and above with prostate con Read More: https://punchng.com/ebonyi-unveils-free-medical-screening-surgery-for-prostate-conditions/

Goddy Egene  President Bola Tinubu has expressed serious disappointment with the desperation of some public officials associated with him, saying their desperation for power is affecting the image of his administration negatively, insiders in the Villa have revealed. According to those familiar with the latest development, the president, despite the prevalent notion that he wants to retain power by crooked means, “is actually eager to leave a legacy of free and fair elections, b

Nigeria’s digital commerce landscape continues to evolve, creating opportunities for platforms that offer greater flexibility and more ways for people to exchange value. In line with this evolution, Tribargain has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, introducing a marketplace that combines traditional online shopping with trade-by-barter and auction services within a single digital ecosystem. Designed to serve individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and established merc