The National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council, Lagos State, has called on President Bola Tinubu to constitute a presidential panel of inquiry into the killing of Abel Gershon, a 300-level Building student of the University of Jos who died after being injured in the Palm Sunday attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos […]

The United States government has commenced the withdrawal of its personnel and their families from Nigeria, citing a worsening security environment across parts of the country. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of State confirmed that non-essential staff and relatives attached to its embassy in Abuja have been authorised to depart. According […]

The federal government has approved the rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Ogoniland in honour of the late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry. Speaking at a Night of Tribute in Abuja yesterday, Umahi described Mprigi’s death as a profound loss to the nation and recalled his unwavering commitment to national development, integrity, and […]

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has suspended the ongoing Local Government Service recruitment exercise following allegations of racketeering and widespread irregularities. The development follows reactions from residents, many of whom had raised concerns over the alleged monetisation of job slots and lack of transparency in the recruitment process. The decision was announced in […]

The Kaduna State Government has inaugurated a 17-member taskforce to track and prevent the diversion of nutrition commodities across the State. The Government said that the decision is aimed at strengthening accountability and ensuring that life-saving supplies reach vulnerable populations, particularly women and children in dire need. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, Commissioner, Planning […]

Jose Manuel Albares reiterates Spain’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, UN Interim Force in Lebanon The Spanish foreign minister on Wednesday reiterated Madrid’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, saying the Middle Eastern country “must be included” in the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran. “Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire reached today in the Middle […]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,200 per litre, reversing its earlier increase amid a sharp drop in global crude oil prices triggered by geopolitical developments. The latest adjustment represents a N75 reduction from the previous price of about N1,275 per litre, which the […]

The Zimbabwean central bank has announced that all is in place to distribute the new ZWG notes. In an official statement, the bank said financial institutions have finalized the necessary logistics and operational modalities to ensure a “seamless” transition. Central Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu said the “Big Five” series has already been rolled out nationwide […]

Türkiye on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. “We emphasise that the temporary ceasefire must be fully implemented on the ground and hope that all parties will adhere to the agreement reached,” a Turkish Foreign Ministry statement said. It added that lasting peace can only be achieved […]

Lecturers at the University of Jos have embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their March 2026 salary. The Chairman of the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Professor Jurbe Molwus, confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday. “We are on strike, and we […]

Several explosions rocked Iran’s Lavan Island refinery hours after Washington and Tehran announced a two‑week ceasefire, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The cause of the blasts remains unknown, and no information on casualties or damage has been released. The incident follows President Trump’s acceptance of a “workable” 10‑point Iranian proposal. Iranian state‑affiliated Mehr News Agency reported […]

North Korea fired another short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday afternoon after launching multiple such missiles earlier in the day, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, in a rare back-to-back launch that came amid Pyongyang’s hostile stance toward Seoul. The JCS said it detected the missile launched from the Wonsan area […]