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<p>Glenn Gibbins sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work by South Tyneside magistrates over 2024 Facebook post</p><p>A Reform party councillor who claimed racist comments about Nigerians were no more than a “bit of fun” has been handed a community order for posting grossly offensive material.</p><p>Glenn Gibbins, who was voted on to Sunderland council in May,

Electricity distribution companies have apologised to Nigerians for persistent power shortages and prolonged blackouts across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-outages-discos-apologise-to-nigerians/

The Federal Road Safety Corps says 3,445 people died and 22,292 were injured in 7,156 road crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/road-crashes-killed-3445-nigerians-in-nine-months-frsc/

The UK has outlined steps for visa holders to access their electronic immigration status, known as an eVisa, via a UK Visas and Immigration account. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-access-uk-evisa/

Three Nigerian men have been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly staying in the country without valid immigration documents, according to reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-nigerians-arrested-in-india-over-invalid-immigration-papers/

Six Nigerians have returned to the country from the United States amid President Donald Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown, with the National Emergency Management Agency… Read More: https://punchng.com/six-nigerians-return-from-us-amid-deportation-crackdown/

The presidential candidate of the Accord, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over the plight of 3.68 million internally displaced persons in Nigeria, calling for increased international… Read More: https://punchng.com/olawepo-hashim-seeks-global-intervention-over-3-68m-displaced-nigerians/

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for urgent action to address worsening insecurity, unemployment and poverty in Nigeria, warning that leadership failures are forcing citizens to seek… Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-faults-leadership-for-nigerians-deadly-migration/

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is confident of winning the 2027 presidential election, saying he has God and Nigerians on his side. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-i-have-god-nigerians-on-my-side-makinde-declares/

Naomi Chima profiles Nigerians occupying influential positions in the United Nations and contributing to global efforts in development, diplomacy, peacebuilding and sustainable energy Amina Mohammed… Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-united-nations-shaping-global-policies/

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians dissatisfied with the state of the country to support his bid to reset Nigeria, citing hunger, insecurity and exclusion from governance as major challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-kicks-off-campaign-urges-nigerians-to-back-national-reset/

Former First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Martha Udom-Emmanuel, has urged Christian women, particularly female ministers, to demonstrate exemplary character by reaching out to vulnerable people and young Nigerians in need of guidance, love and hope. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-vulnerable-nigerians-ex-akwa-ibom-first-lady-urges-christian-women/

The Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to disclose how many Nigerians have been lifted out of poverty since his administration came into office. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-many-nigerians-have-been-lifted-out-of-poverty-obi-asks-tinubu/

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari, has said Nigerians who are not lazy should have food on their tables, arguing that the… Read More: https://punchng.com/hunger-hardworking-nigerians-should-have-food-yari/

The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Joseph Ochogwu, has urged religious leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to reject divisive narratives. Read More: https://punchng.com/reject-divisive-religious-narratives-ipcr-tells-nigerians/

Five Nigerian players in England, Spain and Italy face some of the weekend’s toughest assignments, with leaders, title chasers and a Premier League champion standing in their way. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-tough-clashes-across-europe/

Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager at the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, Abimbola Oluwasona, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI about his career, voluntary services, among other issues in Nigerian and… Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-should-think-twice-before-relocating-abroad-uk-defence-official/

Indian authorities have arrested four Nigerians and a Thai national for drug trafficking in separate operations conducted in Haryana State of the Asian country. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-nigerians-nabbed-in-india-drug-raids/

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged Nigerians to verify product certification marks before purchasing goods to avoid falling victim to substandard and counterfeit products. Read More: https://punchng.com/check-certification-marks-before-you-buy-products-son-tells-nigerians/

NAPTIP has warned Nigerians against human traffickers who use gyms, social relationships, and fake job advertisements to recruit and trap unsuspecting vict Read More: https://punchng.com/how-traffickers-use-gyms-fake-jobs-to-trap-nigerians-naptip/

A UK-based charity, NaijAidUK, has trained Nigerians in first aid, emergency response, and mental health awareness to mark its 10th anniversary in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/naijaiduk-trains-nigerians-in-emergency-response-skills/

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has received a colourful traditional welcome from Nigerians in Melbourne, Australia, with members of the Yoruba community turning out in cultural attire to receive the monarch. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-alaafin-receives-colourful-welcome-from-nigerians-in-australia/

Activist Aisha Yesufu has launched a public fundraising campaign to support the 2027 election bid of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Read More: https://punchng.com/aisha-yesufu-asks-nigerians-to-fund-obis-2027-campaign/

INEC has urged Nigerians to protect electoral integrity and rebuild public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing efforts to improve its technol Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-urges-nigerians-to-protect-electoral-integrity/

A new platform, Approvable.app, has launched in Nigeria to help visa applicants find and fix errors in their documents before paying non-refundable fees. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-app-helps-nigerians-check-their-visa-documents-before-paying-non-refundable-fees/

The African Democratic Congress has urged Nigerians to learn from the US midterm elections, where Democrats defeated Trump’s party, to hold leaders account Read More: https://punchng.com/learn-from-americans-adc-tells-nigerians-after-trumps-party-loses-us-midterms/

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three Nigerians suspected of belonging to a criminal syndicate allegedly responsible for a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and its environs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-police-arrest-three-nigerians-over-robbery/

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, has said Nigerians do not necessarily need university degrees to secure employment in Germany. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-can-work-in-germany-without-degrees-envoy/

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigerians have the talent to lead global sports, citing Samson Adamu’s appointment as CAF General Secretary as proof. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-talented-to-lead-global-sports-shettima/

A new survey reveals 89% of Nigerian adults support methane emission cuts, a 17-point rise in two years amid growing concerns over flooding and water quali Read More: https://punchng.com/89-of-nigerians-support-methane-emission-cuts-survey/

The Super Falcons and three Nigerian players have been nominated for the 2026 CAF women’s awards across various categories, including National Team of the Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-super-falcons-three-nigerians-nominated-for-2026-caf-womens-awards/

NiDCOM has raised concerns that 57 Nigerian professionals in four banks may lose their jobs due to a directive by The Gambia’s central bank. Read More: https://punchng.com/gambia-bank-sack-order-threatens-jobs-of-57-nigerians-nidcom/

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians to cushion the effects of the high cost of liv Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-n50000-relief-payments-to-vulnerable-nigerians/

The Federal Government has commenced nomination interviews for over 2,000 Nigerian applicants for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Pla Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-commonwealth-scholarship-interviews-for-2000-nigerians/

The US Department of Justice has charged two Nigerians, Mohammed Hassan and Michael Agah, and dozens of others with illegal voting in federal elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-charges-two-nigerians-others-over-illegal-voting/

Nigerians in Northern England have urged the FG to establish a permanent passport office in Manchester after a recent intervention saw 1,709 enrolments. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-uk-seek-permanent-passport-office-in-manchester/

As a heatwave hits Nigeria, doctors advise eating water-rich fruits like watermelon and staying hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses like heatstroke. Read More: https://punchng.com/heatwave-doctors-urge-nigerians-to-eat-water-rich-fruits-stay-hydrated/

Ecobank Nigeria urges young people to turn ideas into practical solutions, awarding N22m to winners at its InnovateX Hackathon grand finale in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecobank-urges-young-nigerians-to-turn-ideas-into-practical-solutions/

It is interesting that all incidents or accidents involving an aircraft attract the attention of citizens around the world. I doubt I have the answer. It could be because of the very high technology involved. But most products being manufactured have gone through some sort of technological innovations. Or it could be because of the Read More: https://punchng

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to always believe in the country and work together for its greatness. His remarks came amid persistent concerns over insecurity, economic hardship, youth unemployment and the need to strengthen national cohesion, with stakeholders increasingly calling for stronger instit

The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmed, and the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Maria Mahmoud, have urged Nigerians to embrace regular cancer screening and early detection. They warned that the disease does not discriminate based on age or social status. A statement on Sunday by the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Abuja, Read Mor

The NDLEA has arrested two Europe-bound Nigerians at the Abuja airport after they allegedly ingested 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46Kg. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-two-europe-bound-nigerians-with-200-cocaine-wraps/

An opinion on Nigeria’s plan for one million outsourcing jobs, arguing the ‘Hire From Nigeria’ campaign targets roles most at risk from AI automation. Read More: https://punchng.com/talented-nigerians-outdated-opportunities/

An APC group plans to sponsor the return of 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa to enable them to vote in the forthcoming presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-group-to-fly-1000-nigerians-home-for-poll/

Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has thanked Nigerians and others who supported her family following the death of her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs. Silva, in an Instagram post on Saturday, thanked those who offered prayers, sent messages and made contributions towards the actor’s funeral. She said the 40-day period following his death had passed, adding Rea

Nigeria’s Labour Party urges citizens to emulate Brazil’s political shift by supporting its candidates in 2027, citing Lula da Silva’s re-election. Read More: https://punchng.com/emulate-brazils-political-shift-lp-tells-nigerians/

The Nigeria Immigration Service has enrolled 16,785 Nigerians in its special passport intervention exercise across four cities in the United Kingdom. Read More: https://punchng.com/passport-immigration-enrols-16785-nigerians-in-uk/

YPP presidential candidate, Dr Peter Agada, has urged Nigerian professionals in the US to return home amid tightening immigration policies by the US govern Read More: https://punchng.com/ypp-presidential-candidate-urges-nigerians-in-us-to-return/

An APC spokesperson has defended the ₦10bn Aso Villa solar project, saying it will reduce dependence on the national grid and free up electricity for Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/aso-villa-solar-project-will-free-up-power-for-nigerians-apc-pcc-spokesperson/

The Federal Government has commenced a N50,000 monthly cash relief programme for vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising living costs in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-n50000-monthly-cash-support-for-poor-nigerians/

The Labour Party has urged Nigerians to support its candidates in the 2027 elections, citing Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s victory as an inspiration. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-brazilian-presidents-victory-should-inspire-nigerians-lp/

Nigerians are increasingly adopting solar power due to inadequate national grid supply, with annual installations projected to exceed 200MW in 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-turn-to-solar-as-grid-power-falters/

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the FG must address Nigerians’ concerns on economic reforms through transparent communication and credible evidence of Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-must-address-nigerians-concerns-on-reforms-shettima/

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has urged Nigerians living in France to remain calm and respect local laws amid ongoing protests over the cost of livi Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-urges-nigerians-in-france-to-stay-calm-amid-protests/

The Nigerian Union South Africa has urged the new High Commissioner, Femi Fani-Kayode, to address passport processing delays and curb xenophobic attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/fix-passport-delays-curb-xenophobia-nigerians-in-safrica-urge-fani-kayode/

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has joined TikTok, urging Nigerians to follow him for authentic information and exclusive content on his activ Read More: https://punchng.com/follow-me-on-tiktok-for-authentic-updates-kwankwaso-urges-nigerians/

An analysis of 12 questions attributed to Nasir El-Rufai, providing facts on President Tinubu’s reforms on fuel subsidy, insecurity, and electricity. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufais-12-questions-facts-reforms-and-answers-nigerians-deserve/

The new spokesperson for the NDC’s 2027 presidential campaign, Dr Chiogo Ikokwu, says the party will focus on issues affecting Nigerians like governance an Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-will-put-nigerians-first-says-campaign-spokesperson/

The National Emergency Management Agency has issued an advisory on how Nigerians can cope with the developing El Niño phenomenon and its potential effects. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-cope-stay-safe-with-el-nino-nema/

MTN Nigeria explains why data finishes fast, citing high-res video streaming, auto-downloads, and background apps, not deliberate deductions by operators. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-data-finishes-fast-mtn/