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Armed groups launched coordinated attacks on Birnin Gwari and Kachia local government areas of Kaduna State, abducting several residents

Armed groups launched coordinated attacks on Birnin Gwari and Kachia local government areas of Kaduna State, abducting several residents and leaving others injured. In Ingade...

UCL: Osimhen elated to set two new records in Galatasaray’s win over Bodo/Glimt

Victor Osimhen can’t hide his excitement after setting two new records in Galatasaray’s 3-1 victory Bodo/Glimt, Osimhen netted twice in the UEFA Champions League matchday three...

Tragedy as Dangote truck crushes pregnant woman, child, six others in Ondo

A pregnant woman, mother and her child on Wednesday night lost their lives alongside six others in a fatal road crash that occurred in the university...

 Results of all Wednesday’s UCL matches

The results of Match Day 3 of this season’s league phase of the UEFA Champions League, played on Wednesday, have been confirmed. Galatasaray defeated Bodø/Glimt...

UK cuts post-study work period for foreign students

The United Kingdom on Tuesday cut the post-study work period from two years to 18 months for foreign students, including Nigerians, from January 2027. This...

Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has strongly refuted claims circulating in some Western media outlets alleging a Christian genocide in Nigeria

The Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has strongly refuted claims circulating in some Western media outlets alleging a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing them as...

Godswill Akpabio says Nigeria’s electoral process recorded tremendous improvement since the PDP was kicked out of Power

Senate president Godswill Akpabio has claimed that Nigeria’s electoral process recorded tremendous improvement after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) exited power at the centre. Akpabio,...

Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the final shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, with Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen,...

Festus Keyamo directs airlines to prioritise serving military personnel over first-class passengers during boarding

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has directed all Nigerian airlines to give serving military personnel priority boarding on all flights ahead of first and business class passengers. Keyamo announced...

Akwa Ibom Rep condemns attacks on Senate President Akpabio

The member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the House of Representatives, Dr Patrick Umoh, has condemned what he...

How a Hit-and-run driver kills Lagos director days before retirement

A director with the Lagos State Government, Serifat Talabi, died four days before her retirement from civil service and at her 60th birthday party. PUNCH gathered on Tuesday...

NEMA confirms 39 dead, 60 injured in Niger tanker explosion

The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed an emergency response following a petrol tanker explosion that claimed 39 lives and left more than 60...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

Opening Remarks by Ms. Toyin Akinniyi, Regional Portfolio Director, Luminate at the Bold Action Session on Education: "Building Blocks of the Future: Education Financing for Sustainable Outcomes"  (A Day Zero event of the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit) on 21 July 2026. Protocols. Good morning distinguished guests, the board and CEO...

Cheta Nwanze: The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Cheta Nwanze The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke at Southwark Crown Court, London, on 17 June 2026 has brought up an uncomfortable question that has long shadowed international anti-corruption efforts: is justice truly universal, or is it reserved for the powerless? After a nearly six-month trial...

Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

BUILDING NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY Mobilizing Private Capital to Build the Foundation of National Prosperity Keynote Address by Dr. Lazarus AngbazoChief Executive Officer, InfraCorpNACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) — July 14, 2026 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on established protocol. Let me begin with a simple observation. Every...

Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...