Germany jails two over alleged Iran-backed plots, Tehran denies claims
A German court has jailed two men for planning attacks on pro-Israel figures and spying on Jews on behalf of Iranian secret services, which Tehran denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-jails-two-over-alleged-iran-backed-plots-tehran-denies-claims/Continue Reading
Nigerians can reject leaders after one term — Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Federal Government’s economic reforms, arguing that rising poverty shows the need to assess leadership by its impact on citizens rather than by improvements in economic indicators. Makinde said one presidential term was enough for Nigerians to determine a leader’s priorities and decideContinue Reading
LASEMA contains three fire incidents, averts tanker explosion
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has contained three fire incidents in Lagos Island, Ojodu Berger and Mushin, and averted a tanker explosion. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasema-contains-three-fire-incidents-averts-tanker-explosion/Continue Reading
NAHCON seeks partnerships to cut Hajj costs
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria is seeking strategic partnerships and investments to reduce Hajj costs and improve the management of pilgrims’ fund Read More: https://punchng.com/nahcon-seeks-partnerships-to-cut-hajj-costs/Continue Reading
Police arrest two teenagers, recover pistol in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 19-year-old men for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm, recovering a locally made revolver pistol. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-teenagers-recover-pistol-in-kano/Continue Reading
2027: Vote for competence, reject political gamblers, Wike urges Nigerians
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged Nigerians to prioritise competence and track records over ethnic loyalty in the 2027 elections, advising them to reject Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-vote-for-competence-reject-political-gamblers-wike-urges-nigerians/Continue Reading
Kaduna gov signs law establishing nursing college
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed a law establishing the College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa to address specialist nurse shortages. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-signs-law-establishing-nursing-college/Continue Reading
85% of tested water sources in Nigeria exceed safety limit — Study
A new study reveals 85% of tested water sources in Nigeria have arsenic levels above the WHO safety limit, raising public health concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/85-of-tested-water-sources-in-nigeria-exceed-safety-limit-study/Continue Reading
Lagos warns against consuming groundnut oil from fallen tanker
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has warned residents against consuming or buying groundnut oil spilt from a fallen tanker due to contamination r Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-against-consuming-groundnut-oil-from-fallen-tanker/Continue Reading
CAF Deploys Inspection Team To Nigeria Ahead Of Awards, General Assembly
A 15-man delegation from the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will arrive in Nigeria on Friday for the second and final inspection of facilities ahead of the country’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards. The 48th CAF Ordinary General AssemblyContinue Reading