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Works Minister David Umahi issues a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors on the Abuja-Lokoja highway, threatening sanctions for project delays and fund misuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/umahi-gives-abuja-lokoja-highway-contractors-72-hours-to-mobilise/

Ogun State partners with the Federal Government to distribute 3,500 clean cookstoves, advocating for green energy and environmental sustainability to comba Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-advocates-clean-energy-distributes-3500-stoves/

President Trump vows a strong response after Iran shoots down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East c Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-vows-response-after-iran-shoots-down-us-helicopter/

Social media influencer Blessing CEO faces fresh N69m fraud charges and remand, while also securing N10m bail in a separate N36m fraud case. Get the detail Read More: https://punchng.com/blessing-ceo-bags-n10m-bail-remanded-for-fresh-n69m-scam/

A woman has been detained in Edo State after allegedly throwing her disabled five-year-old child into a river, reportedly on a seer’s advice. The incident Read More: https://punchng.com/video-woman-detained-for-throwing-disabled-five-year-old-child-into-edo-river/

The Federal Government has launched a $1bn AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility to boost Nigerian exports, production, and competitiveness in intra-Afric Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-1bn-afcfta-credit-facility-to-boost-nigerian-exports/

The Senate is grilling the SEDC MD over the alleged mismanagement of a ₦16.6bn budget, demanding explanations for questionable expenditures. Get the full d Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-grills-sedc-boss-over-%e2%82%a616-6bn-budget-demands-explanation/

Lagos State authorities have arrested 15 individuals for allegedly collecting and reselling used disposable plastics and plates to food vendors, raising pu Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-nabs-15-for-reselling-used-disposables-plastics-plates-to-food-vendors/

Osun State Police Command orders the suspension of political rallies in Oriade Local Government Area to avert violence and ensure peace. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-order-suspension-of-rallies-in-osun-lg-to-avert-violence/

President Bola Tinubu expresses grief over the death of Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, the Emir of Ngazargamu, in Yobe State. Read more about the monarch’ Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-emir-of-ngazargamu-passing/

A presidential committee member blames the persistent water sanitation crisis in Nigeria on the exclusion of private investors, urging reforms to attract c Read More: https://punchng.com/private-sector-exclusion-fuelling-water-sanitation-crisis-presidential-committee-member/

President Tinubu has approved N10bn emergency funding to bolster Nigeria’s preparedness against a potential Ebola outbreak, reinforcing national health sec Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-n10bn-emergency-funding-for-ebola-response/

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) criticises INEC’s decision to appeal court judgments on the 2027 election timetable, arguing it frees up political partie Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-slams-inec-over-plan-to-appeal-2027-election-timetable-judgement/

Atlético Madrid have rejected Real Madrid’s €150m bid for Julián Álvarez, citing his importance to their long-term plans. Learn more about the Álvarez tran Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-atletico-madrid-reject-madrids-e150m-bid-for-alvarez/

Iran’s national football team faces visa issues ahead of their 2026 World Cup matches in the US. Learn about their schedule and challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-to-travel-to-us-day-before-its-first-world-cup-match/

Violent protests erupt in Kenya over a US-built Ebola quarantine centre, resulting in one death. Citizens fear the facility will bring the deadly virus to Read More: https://punchng.com/one-killed-as-kenyan-protests-at-us-ebola-centre-turn-violent/

President Tinubu confirms measurable progress on his 100,000 home promise, with thousands of housing units under construction and reforms addressing sector Read More: https://punchng.com/we-promised-100000-homes-delivering-progress-across-nigeria-tinubu/

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a friendly match. Discover squad details, tactical insights, and key player mileston Read More: https://punchng.com/2161945-2/

The NDDC has paid compensation to property owners, accelerating the 3.75km Okrika-Borikiri Road construction in Rivers State. Learn more about the project’ Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-pays-compensation-to-accelerate-rivers-road-construction/

The Oyo State House of Assembly calls for significant reforms to strengthen Amotekun operations and improve anti-grazing law implementation. Discover the p Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-seeks-reforms-to-amotekun-anti-grazing-laws/