Concerns as jungle justice escalates in Nigeria
For weeks running, cases of jungle justice have escalated in Nigeria, with some citizens taking the law into their own hands to punish individuals suspected of committing crimes.
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Suspected cultists allegedly beat man to death over missing phone in Lagos
A young man identified as Azeez has reportedly died after he was allegedly assaulted by suspected cultists following a dispute over a missing mobile phone in the Oko-Oba area of Agege, Lagos State.
Osun 2026: Gov Adeleke, Oyetola trade accusations over poll
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have exchanged accusations over the credibility of the August 15 governorship election in the…
NEU Gombe offers 50% scholarship for six science-based courses
North-Eastern University, Gombe (NEU Gombe), has introduced a 50 per cent Founder’s Scholarship for students enrolling in six science-based degree programmes as the institution seeks to position young…
Kano to resume malaria prevention exercise
The Kano State Government will resume the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme on Wednesday, August 12, following a comprehensive review of its processes, documentation and personnel…
Tinubu to clerics: Speak out against terror, kidnapping, banditry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged religious and spiritual leaders across Africa and beyond to consistently speak against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify…
Nigeria Revenue Service: Economy Out of the Woods After Difficult Adjustments
James Emejo in Abuja Executive Chairman of Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, yesterday declared that the Nigerian economy had emerged from a difficult period of adjustment.
- Nigeria's economy recovered after tough adjustments, says NRS Chairman
- Reforms like petrol subsidy removal and tax overhaul implemented since 2023
- Revenue mobilisation expected to rise as new tax laws take effect
Economy in Recovery: Tinubu’s Reforms Propel MTN, Dangote, BUA, Transcorp, Seplat, Others’ H1 Revenues to N14.4trn, N4.99trn Profits
*Zacch Adedeji: Fuel subsidy will be costing N53 trillion, exchange rate N3,500/$ without Tinubu’s reforms *Tax collections hit N27.1trn in 8 months as tax-to-GDP rises to 13% *Says petrol burden
Dele Oye: How Nigeria Can Sustain Position as World’s Best-performing Stock Market
*Urges FG to ensure policy consistency, deepen market liquidity * Market value rises 228% from N30tn to N158tn in 3 years Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Erstwhile National President of the
- Nigeria's NGX stock market grew 228% in market value over three years
- Government's tough decisions led to market growth despite initial distress
- Consistency in policy sustains Nigeria's top-performing stock market status
Lagos man beaten to death over missing phone
A young man in Lagos was tragically beaten to death by suspected cultists following a dispute over a missing phone. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-man-beaten-to-death-over-missing-phone/
Customs uncover 399 rifles at Tincan Island Port
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 399 Jojef rifles and parts at Tincan Island Port, a major blow to illegal arms proliferation.
Lagos law student dies after jumping from four-storey building
A 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student, Faith Alayande, has died in Lagos after allegedly jumping from a four-storey hostel building.
570 killed in 596 security incidents in July – Report
A new report reveals 570 people were killed in 596 security incidents across Nigeria in July 2026, with a focus on rural banditry and ISWAP attacks.
2027: SERAP demands Tinubu, Atiku, Obi declare assets
SERAP urges 2027 presidential candidates, including Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi, to publicly declare assets and reject vote-buying for transparency and accounta Read More…
NAF airstrike kills nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno’s Sambisa Forest killed nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander. This NAF airstrike disrupts terrorist opera Read More…
Sanwo-Olu confirms Lagos-Badagry bridge fittings stolen by vandals
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has confirmed that vandals excavated and stole fittings used to secure a bridge pole at Vin-Niger, near the Alakija axis of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
WAFCON 2026: Cameroon end Nigeria’s title defence, seal World Cup ticket
Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history and had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon.
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan
Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. According to… The post Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan appeared first…
FG says it rebuilt 10 bridges per state, spent N250 billion on roads
The Federal Government says it has reconstructed more than 10 bridges in each state of the federation and completed over 260 emergency road rehabilitation projects nationwide at a total cost of more than N250 billion in the past three years.
NRS Chairman: Fuel subsidy could have pushed naira to N3,500/$
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said Nigeria’s fuel subsidy bill could have risen to about N53 trillion and the naira, potentially pushing the exchange rate N3,500 to the dollar, if President Bola Tinubu had not removed the subsidy in 2023.