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Stay updated with Nigeria’s top morning news: APC-INEC clash, Presidency fake agency scandal, CBN revokes 46 bank licences, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-apc-inec-face-senate-list-showdown-presidency-hit-by-fake-agency-scandal-cbn-revokes-46-bank-licences-other-top-stories/

Russian missile and drone strikes tore open apartment buildings in Kyiv early on Thursday, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive attack”. Russia has routinely launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, during its more than four-year invasion, Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-overnight-drone-attacks-kill-at-least-13-in-ukraine/

India has requested Meta to delay the WhatsApp username feature launch due to concerns over increased fraud and impersonation, citing a surge in cybercrime Read More: https://punchng.com/india-asks-meta-to-hold-whatsapp-username-rollout-over-fraud-fears/

Veteran Yoruba actor Sunny Alli discusses his disbelief in money rituals and criticizes unrealistic witchcraft portrayals in Nollywood films. Learn more ab Read More: https://punchng.com/i-dont-believe-in-money-rituals-witchcraft-movies-unrealistic-sunny-alli/

Nigerian record holder Peter Adeleke urges more Nigerians to pursue Guinness World Records, highlighting how these achievements open global opportunities a Read More: https://punchng.com/why-more-nigerians-should-break-guinness-world-records-record-holder/

By Ejike Odo As political alignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the contest for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial ticket in Enugu North Senatorial District has emerged as one of the most closely watched political battles in Enugu State. At the heart of the debate is a growing conviction among party stakeholders that the NDC’s chances of reclaiming the senate seat will depend not only on party structures or campaign resources, but also on prese

Over 100 individuals have been prosecuted in the last year for illegally occupying Lagos road medians and violating environmental laws. The government is c Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-prosecuted-for-occupying-lagos-road-medians-in-one-year-commissioner/

ASUU Kano Zone warns of industrial action if Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa states fail to implement the 2025 FG-ASUU agreement, potentially leading to another A Read More: https://punchng.com/asuu-kano-zone-threatens-industrial-action-over-unimplemented-agreement/

 India has asked Meta to hold off launching its username feature on WhatsApp in the world’s most populous country, citing concerns over fraud and impersonation, media reports said Thursday.The move comes as authorities in India grapple with a spike in cybercrime, with scammers exploiting low digital safety awareness among millions of internet users.WhatsApp, owned by US tech giant Meta, said Monday that users worldwide would be able to connect via unique usernames instead of sharing t

Alex Enumah in Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has confirmed the arrest of the immediate past Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji. The former minister’s arrest on Wednesday in Abuja, was based on the orders of a Federal High Court, Abuja. Nnaji is being accused of offences bordering on alleged certificate forgery; and could be jailed if convicted. Head, Media and Public Communicatio

Optiva Capital Partners has reaffirmed its leadership in investment immigration and global mobility by hosting an exclusive investor session, partnering with Portugal’s largest investment immigration firm.  The exclusive event connected Nigerian investors, entrepreneurs and professionals directly with leading residency and immigration experts from Portugal and Greece. The high-level session, held in Lagos, brought together prospective investors and internationally renowned speci

Convener of an influential political group in Ogun State, Yayi Progressives  Movement, ‘Tope Akintunde in this interview submits  that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform policies remain best for Nigeria. He also posits that Senator Solomon Adeola and Prince Dapo Abiodun are most suitable candidates for Ogun State Governorship and Ogun East Senatorial positions respectively during January, 2027 poll. James Sowole brings excerpts. As a grassroot political mobiliser in Ogun State, what is y

A three-year-old has been rescued alive after six days following the devastating Venezuela earthquake. Learn about the ongoing rescue efforts and humanitar Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-earthquake-three-year-old-rescued-alive-after-six-days/

President Tinubu outlines significant milestones in Nigeria’s health sector, detailing reforms expanding access, strengthening the workforce, and improving Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reels-out-administrations-health-sector-gains/

The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, has received the Transparency International Amalia Award for Individual Professional Excellence in recognition of his contributions to transparency, accountability and anti-corruption advocacy. The award was presented during the Transparency International Movement Awards Ceremony on July 1, marking the conclusion of the TI Summit 202

Nigerians can apply for Australia’s 2026 fully funded Research Training Programme scholarship for Master’s and PhD. Learn eligibility, benefits, and how to Read More: https://punchng.com/what-nigerians-should-know-about-2026-australias-fully-funded-scholarship/

A senior consultant physician based in Kano State died after collapsing barely 15 minutes after arriving at a hospital in Kano State to attend to patients who had been waiting several hours for his evening clinic. The incident occurred last Saturday at Arewa Surgery Hospital, Hotoro, Kano, where the doctor reportedly responded to a request to replace another consultant who was unavailable for scheduled appointments. The account was made public by Suleiman Harbo, an aide to the Jigawa State Gover

 TikTok settled a lawsuit with a teenager just weeks before the company was set to go to trial in a second landmark case over whether social media companies are responsible for the harms their products might cause.The 15-year-old Florida teenager, identified only by his initials R.K.C., has accused four social media companies of harming his mental health and previously reached a settlement agreement with YouTube on June 23.This leaves only Meta and Snapchat as defendants in the trial, which

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly agrees a club-record £100 million fee for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, signaling a major shift in Spurs’ transfer strat Read More: https://punchng.com/spurs-agree-100-record-fee-for-newcastles-tonali-reports/

TikTok has settled a lawsuit with a US teenager ahead of a landmark social media addiction trial, leaving Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants. Read More: https://punchng.com/tiktok-settles-with-us-teenager-ahead-of-social-media-addiction-trial/