Nigerians spent about $4.74m on foreign healthcare-related services from May 2023 to March 2025, findings by The PUNCH have shown. This is according to the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin of the Central Bank of Nigeria, obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday. ...

  The National Economic Council on Thursday said it would begin a crackdown on illegal gold miners as part of a broader strategy to safeguard Nigeria’s natural resources and boost government revenue. The move follows the Council’s decision to expand the ...

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Authority, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he will appear as a witness in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, if subpoenaed by the ...

  Court Grants Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, And 11 Others Bail A Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, Abuja, on Friday granted bail to publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore; Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the legal team representing detained IPOB leader Nnamdi ...

  CEO of Obimzy Records, Abu Abel has been credited with resolving the feud between Seyi Vibez and music executive Bankulli The conflict reportedly began during a performance in Canada, where Seyi Vibez allegedly clashed with a cameraman, drawing sharp criticism from Bankulli. ...

  Zlatan Ibile has shared his struggles as an upcoming artist at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State. During a livestream chat with Shank Comics, he said after winning the Airtel One Mic Talent show in 2014, he used ...

  Xxssive, former boyfriend of Nkechi Blessing, has sparked a social media frenzy as he flaunts new partner The couple shared a tender moment as he picked her up, leaving fans surprised at his quick move-on. Reactions poured in, ranging ...

  The United Kingdom will reduce the post-study work period for international students, including Nigerians, from two years to 18 months starting January 2027 Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the change on October 14, citing the need for foreign students ...

  The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude negotiations with all unions representing tertiary institutions, warning of nationwide industrial action if talks fail NLC President Joe Ajaero, speaking during an interactive session ...

  Actor Shawn Faqua and his bride, Sharon Ifunanya Maduekwe, made history by hosting Nigeria’s first-ever wedding aboard a moving train The unique ceremony took place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, aboard the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway, departing from Mobolaji ...

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, citing alleged breaches of the party’s constitution and actions deemed detrimental to its unity and electoral prospects The decision followed a meeting of ...

  Activist, Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria, was reportedly harassed by security operatives at Lekki Toll Gate on Monday while attempting to lay flowers in memory of victims of the 2020 EndSARS protest EiE Nigeria shared ...

  Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Saturday declared that President Bola Tinubu need not visit the state to campaign for the 2027 elections Speaking at an ongoing endorsement rally backing both President Tinubu and Kogi Governor Usman Ododo ...

  Gospel sensation Tim Godfrey has sparked widespread discussion online after unveiling his new single “Infinity,” featuring Afrobeats singer Oxlade The track, released this week as part of Godfrey’s forthcoming 12-track album No Label, fuses uplifting gospel melodies with Oxlade’s signature ...

  Kunle Remi has shared a lovely photo of his family as he turns a year older The photos included his wife, Tiwi and their daughter, Wonder. ”NEW ALBUM: It’s My Birthday!!! Verified October 18th. No Parental Advisory Needed”, he captioned ...

  The Adamawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ADSACA) has reported 8,850 new HIV infections in the state between 2022 and 2025 Abdullahi Adamu, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at the agency, disclosed this on Thursday in ...

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied nursing presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general election Reports emerged that some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are mounting pressure on him to contest in the 2027 ...

  Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has stirred controversy after appearing to throw subtle shade at her colleague Regina Daniels, who is currently facing a public marital crisis with her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko Taking to her Instagram page, Angela dropped ...

  Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou was sacked just 17 minutes after the side’s 3-0 defeat by Chelsea at the City Ground on Saturday The Australian’s dismissal – 39 days after his appointment on 9 September – means Postecoglou’s stint at ...

  A former Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Matters and Social Events to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressive Congress Dudafa, a former member of ...

  Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities to embrace dialogue in resolving its grievances, saying negotiation remains the only sustainable solution to issues affecting the education sector. ...

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities has expressed readiness to resume negotiations with the Federal Government to end the ongoing strike, saying it has received signals from government officials indicating willingness to restart talks. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, ...

  There were indications on Thursday that some names on the presidential pardon list approved by the Council of State, as presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may be dropped. The development comes amid growing ...

  Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may be held in November 2026, following a proposal by the National Assembly to move the polls six months earlier than usual. The draft amendment was unveiled on Monday during a public hearing ...

  Wema Bank concludes Capital Raise Second tranche of ₦50 Billion Special Placement fully subscribed……Bank further exceeds regulatory requirements. LAGOS, NIGERIA – 17th October 2025 – Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: Wema NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces completion of its ...