Former Fulham goalkeeper, John Vaughan, has died at the age of 62, prompting tributes from clubs he represented during his playing and coaching career. Fulham confirmed the news in a statement on its X handle on Thursday, expressing sadness over the passing of the former shot-stopper and extending condolences to his family, friends and former […]

A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed. The Director of […]

Former Senator Tolu Odebiyi has commended President Bola Tinubu’s ambition to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy, describing effective risk management as critical to achieving sustainable economic growth and national development. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, Odebiyi made the remarks while delivering his acceptance speech after receiving the Honorary Fellow […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigeria to develop the resources and technology needed to produce goods and services locally rather than continue to depend on imports. Jonathan made the call on Wednesday while commissioning the Zeetin Technologies plant in Idu, Abuja, which manufactures tricycles for the Nigerian market. He said Nigeria’s large youth […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has directed officials of the commission in the South-East to review Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) records and remove bottlenecks hindering the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the directive on Tuesday in Enugu during an […]

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of four officials to key positions in the state’s power, road infrastructure, airport and transportation sectors. The appointments were announced in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday evening by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Yinka Oyebode. The development came hours after Oyebanji […]

JPMorgan Chase & Co has deposited N50bn with the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of efforts to secure a merchant banking licence and expand its operations in Africa’s largest economy. The deposit, valued at about $38m, meets a key requirement in the American lender’s application and signals its readiness to establish a licensed banking […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised an alarm that President Bola Tinubu could announce the implementation of a five per cent fuel tax immediately after the 2027 presidential election. This was as the party said Nigerians could face another increase in the cost of living and petrol price if Tinubu wins re-election. It alleged […]

The United States has warned that Mexican drug cartels are increasingly looking to Africa as an alternative route for trafficking synthetic drugs, after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency dismantled four methamphetamine laboratories in Nigeria this year. The US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs for Africa and the […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has declared that accessing its student loan scheme is voluntary, warning tertiary institutions against making it compulsory for students. This followed the controversy surrounding the directive by the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu, mandating all students to apply for the facility. The Fund, in a statement issued […]

Uganda has denied having an active Ebola outbreak following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), insisting that it has no confirmed active infections as authorities investigate where the patient contracted the virus. In a public statement issued in Kampala on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Uganda’s Ministry of Health said […]

The National Board for Technology Incubation has unveiled an investment and development-finance pipeline exceeding $600m, alongside a proposed solar energy programme targeting one million micro and small businesses across Nigeria. The Director-General of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the outcomes of the 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge at a world press […]