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British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has condemned a former aide to Nigel Farage for calling her a ‘Nigerian scammer,’ describing the attack as racist Read More: https://punchng.com/badenoch-says-nigerian-scammer-remark-racist/

Families of 37 artisinal miners who died in custody in Nigeria want swift justice and the return of property seized during their arrest, saying no financial compensation will make up for their loss.

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/

A Nigerian, Onoriode Ezewu, has been named on the US Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations of a $1m unemployment fraud scheme Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-makes-us-most-wanted-list-over-1m-fraud/

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/

Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi has shared a new demo of HaloBraid, a robotic device designed to help stylists complete individual braids faster. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-founder-unveils-hair-braiding-robot-in-new-demo/

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/

Nigerian artist reframes children with albinism as heroes

The Federal Government, through NEMA, has received 180 Nigerian returnees from Libya who arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-fg-receives-180-nigerian-returnees-from-libya/

Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen, and Tolu Arokodare are among the top Nigerian scorers making a flying start to the season across European leagues. Read More: https://punchng.com/iheanacho-osimhen-arokodare-lead-nigerian-scorers-in-europe/

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/

A Nigerian man, Akinade Raheem, has been extradited from Benin to the US to face charges over an alleged tax fraud scheme involving over $100m in claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-extradites-nigerian-man-from-benin-over-100m-tax-fraud/

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/

A Nigerian pedicurist, Olusanya Samuel, known as Sam Pedicures, is set to attempt a Guinness World Record for the longest pedicure marathon by an individual. The Anatomy graduate from FUOYE, Samuel is scheduled to undertake the 48-hour marathon from October 29 to 31, 2026, at Njay Beauty Spa & Salon, located at Akure, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.c

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/

A 34-year-old Nigerian man, Adetunji Abudu, has been arrested at a US airport for his alleged role in a fraud and money-laundering scheme targeting elderly Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-man-who-fled-us-in-2019-arrested-at-us-airport/

The Nigerian Spine Society president, Dr Misbahu Ahmad, warns that prolonged sitting, phone use, and smoking are increasing spinal disorder risks in Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-should-avoid-prolonged-sitting-nss-president/

The EFCC has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arrests-14-chinese-nigerian-over-ogun-lithium-plants/

Nigeria’s new High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has assumed duty, pledging to protect Nigerians and rebuild diplomatic relations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fani-kayode-assumes-duty-vows-to-protect-nigerians-in-safrica/

A professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has warned that corruption is costing Nigerians their lives by diverting public funds from essential services. Read More: https://punchng.com/utomi-warns-corruption-costing-nigerians-lives/

The World Association for Christian Communication Africa has elected Nigerian journalist Lekan Otufodunrin as its new president for a four-year term. Read More: https://punchng.com/association-of-christian-communication-africa-elects-nigerian-journalist-president/

Nigerian music producer and founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, is now offering scholarships covering up to 100 per cent of TS Academy tuition fees for young people interested in acquiring technology and digital skills through its 2027 programme. The Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027, unveiled by the musician on Monday, is open to applicants Read More: https:

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to intensify efforts to stem the migration of Nigerian medical professionals abroad, known as ‘japa’, and encourage their Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-to-stem-doctors-japa-urges-return-of-nigerian-medics/

Ex-senator Dayo Adeyeye says Nigerians will choose President Bola Tinubu over Atiku Abubakar in 2027, describing Tinubu as a builder and nation-builder. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-nigerians-will-choose-tinubu-over-atiku-says-ex-senator-adeyeye/

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised Labour Party’s Peter Obi, saying he has nothing to offer Nigerians beyond citing statistics. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-peter-obi-has-nothing-to-offer-nigerians-shettima/

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that a developing El Niño event could significantly affect rainfall, agriculture, and water supply in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/how-el-nino-may-affect-nigerians-other-facts/

The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that artificial intelligence will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general electio Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-only-nigerians-not-algorithms-will-decide-election-results-inec/

Daily Times Nigeria will honour distinguished Nigerians and institutions at its centenary awards in Lagos as part of its 100th-anniversary celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/daily-times-to-honour-nigerian-changemakers-at-centenary-awards/

No Nigerian player was nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe leading the race for the award in London. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-missing-as-2026-ballon-dor-winner-emerges-today/

As Nigeria’s insurance industry targets growth, global models offer lessons for Nigerian insurers on using faster claims, affordable products and digital t Read More: https://punchng.com/global-models-offer-lessons-for-nigerian-insurers/

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigerian businesses need patient capital, experienced investors, and institutional support, not just loans, for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-businesses-need-more-than-loans-to-grow-oyedele-2/

Although the Wicked movies may not have given LGBTQ fans the sapphic moment they wanted for Elphaba and Glinda, Saturday Night Live UK heard their demands. On this weekend’s episode of the sketch comedy show, host Cynthia Erivo returned to the magical franchise for the parody Nigerian Wicked, in which she mixed it up by […]

A World Bank report reveals that nearly 83% of uneducated Nigerians live in poverty, highlighting a stark economic divide compared to educated citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/nearly-83-of-uneducated-nigerians-live-in-poverty-wbank/

From career goals and club appearances to international caps and cricket centuries, Nigerian sportsmen have reached significant landmarks across different competitions in 2026, PETER AKINBO writes Tolu Arokodare (Ajax) Arokodare scored his 100th career goal in Ajax’s 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League on October 22. The Nigerian striker

Three Nigerian fighters, David Samuel, Patrick Ocheme, and Raphael Uchegbu, will compete for titles at the PFL Africa finals in Kigali, Rwanda on December Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-trio-target-titles-at-pfl-africa-finals/

Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo explains how bad governance and traffickers’ lies push Nigerian youths to embark on the dangerous journey to Libya. Read More: https://punchng.com/bad-governance-traffickers-pushing-nigerian-youths-to-libya-soyombo/

A columnist argues for Nigerian journalists to collaborate on covering the 2027 elections to overcome challenges and ensure credible, professional reportin Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-elections-nigerian-journalists-should-collaborate/

Nigerians with Down’s syndrome are defying societal prejudice and stereotypes to secure jobs, find love, and live fulfilling lives despite the challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/down-but-not-out-nigerians-with-downs-syndrome-defy-odds-to-find-love-jobs/

Renowned virologists urge Nigerians to embrace hygiene as a case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment, is confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-virologists-urge-nigerians-to-embrace-hygiene-as-current-strain-defies-treatment/

Educational game designer Olajide Aderinto is promoting Nigerian history and cultural heritage through two new games, Pacesetters and Build Naija Ludo. Read More: https://punchng.com/aderinto-promotes-nigerian-history-with-board-games/

Cynthia Erivo spoofed “Wicked” during her stint hosting “SNL U.K.,” this time taking on the role of Glinda in “Nigerian Wicked.” Alongside Ayoade Bamgboye as Elphaba, Erivo — sporting a blonde wig and pink velour tracksuit — starred in a lo-fi, melodramatic version of the Oscar-nominated musical in which the two enemies-turned-friends go off to […]

An expert has raised concerns over declining sperm concentration in Nigerian men, warning that toxins, lifestyle, and STIs could worsen infertility. Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-warns-of-declining-sperm-concentration-in-nigerian-men/

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and Abdulaziz Yari say northern Nigerians will repay President Tinubu with votes in 2027 for his work on infrastructure and securi Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-northern-nigerians-will-repay-tinubu-with-votes-sani-yari/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigerians who fail to see the country’s progress need “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses,” citing improvements at airports as an exampl Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-who-dont-see-progress-need-tinubu-eyeglasses-remi-tinubu/

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Europe, has condemned the use of force by Dutch police on Nigerians at a wedding party in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Read More: https://punchng.com/dutch-police-slammed-over-assault-on-nigerians-at-party/

A Nigerian man, Goodness Sokoh, has been sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment for multiple child sexual offences, including raping of underaged girls in the United Kingdom. Sokoh was found guilty of three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, two counts of causing a child to watch Read More: https://punchng

The President of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas, Dr Gertie Chimeka-Anyanwoke, has urged medical professionals abroad to invest in N Read More: https://punchng.com/us-based-doctor-to-colleagues-invest-in-nigerian-healthcare/

The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested a Nigerian man, Prince James, for allegedly trafficking a woman from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-sells-fellow-nigerian-into-ghana-sex-trade/

Canada granted refugee protection to 7,643 Nigerian asylum seekers between January 2024 and June 2026, according to new data from its immigration board. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-grants-asylum-to-7643-nigerians-in-30-months/

Learn how to convert gift cards from brands like Amazon and Apple to naira. This guide explains how to check rates and trade safely on platforms like Trayd Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-convert-gift-cards-to-naira-safely-with-traydah/

Chain Reactions Africa has secured six nominations at the 2026 ICCO Global Awards, emerging as the only Nigerian PR consultancy on the published shortlist. Read More: https://punchng.com/chain-reactions-africa-secures-six-icco-global-awards-nominations-sole-nigerian-consultancy-on-shortlist/

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged that Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group will not be forgotten. Musa gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG veterans, led by Maj. Gen. Ohifeme Ejimai Read Mo

The National Emergency Management Agency says flooding has killed 245 people and displaced 214,997 across 28 states in Nigeria as of October 20, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/flooding-kills-245-displaces-over-214000-nigerians-nema/

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms of impoverishing Nigerians by 300 per cent through naira devaluatio Read More: https://punchng.com/you-impoverished-nigerians-obasanjo-attacks-tinubus-reforms/

Prof. Peter Okebukola predicts Nigerian universities will achieve record global rankings from 2027, driven by a new national ranking framework and more res Read More: https://punchng.com/okebukola-predicts-record-global-rankings-for-nigerian-varsities/

The Nigeria Immigration Service has enrolled 14,312 Nigerians in its ongoing special passport intervention exercise across four cities in the United Kingdo Read More: https://punchng.com/nis-enrols-14312-nigerians-in-uk-passport-intervention/