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"The Edo State Government on Sunday said that Governor Monday Okpebholos warning that the Labour Partys Presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election Peter Obi should get security clearance before coming to the state should not be misconstrued as a threat" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 15:40:10 UTC 7M followers, 21K engagements
"He emphasised the need for coordinated action to stop multinational corporations from exploiting tax loopholes to siphon revenues out of developing economies" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-19 18:57:19 UTC 7M followers, 3837 engagements
"The National Association of Nigerian Students has commended the Nigeria Police Force for its initiative in establishing response centres dedicated to addressing school-related emergencies across the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 02:57:46 UTC 7M followers, 2516 engagements
"Liverpool have agreed to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth an initial XX million ($92 million) according to reports on Monday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 11:49:25 UTC 7M followers, 4236 engagements
"Ending the French armys XX years in Senegal the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals across the continent with former colonies increasingly turning their backs on their former ruler" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 11:19:05 UTC 7M followers, 4427 engagements
": . Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday celebrated his victory at the Federal High Court in Lagos by sharing a meal of amala with site workers. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke discharged Fayose of charges bordering on money laundering and theft involving XXX billion after upholding a no-case submission filed by his legal team. The judge ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission failed to establish a prima facie case or directly link him to the alleged crimes. Fayose was first arraigned in 2018 before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun but the case was later" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 18:41:34 UTC 7M followers, 57.8K engagements
"The Corporate Affairs Commission has said its newly deployed Artificial Intelligence-driven registration platform the Intelligent Companies Registration Portal now handles over 11000 company registration and compliance cases daily" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 16:13:46 UTC 7M followers, 6005 engagements
"The acquisition received the green light from South Africas Competition Tribunal on Wednesday July XX 2025 after a long-anticipated takeover" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 09:32:37 UTC 7M followers, 5042 engagements
"Fatima Buhari the first daughter of late former President Muhammadu Buhari arrived at her fathers Daura residence in tears on Tuesday ahead of his burial. Fatima visibly distraught was consoled by close friends and family members as preparations intensified for the funeral. Other members of the Buhari family also gathered at the Daura home to pay their final respects. Buhari is set to be buried today at his residence after funeral prayers at the Emirs palace. Buhari died on Sunday July XX at a London clinic after a prolonged illness" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 15:06:58 UTC 7M followers, 48.8K engagements
"The Federal Capital Territory Abuja is bubbling with excitement as the 46th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria Senior Tennis Championship serves off from July XX to XX 2025" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 06:12:22 UTC 7M followers, 4879 engagements
"Even if you had a flight you couldnt land at Katsina Airport. It was all closed because of the number of dignitaries attending the burial Obi said" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 18:57:19 UTC 7M followers, 17.8K engagements
"Nigeria will face hosts Morocco in the final of the 2024 WAFCON on Saturday July XX following their victories in the semi-finals on Tuesday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 03:59:12 UTC 7M followers, 4206 engagements
"Electricity distribution companies across Nigeria have raised the alarm over growing consumer resistance to bill payments following the recent tariff cut by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 07:15:10 UTC 7M followers, 4406 engagements
"Nigerian-born cybersecurity professional Dr Fene Osakwe has been honoured at the African Achievers Awards held last weekend at the United Kingdom Parliament Palace of Westminster" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 05:30:12 UTC 7M followers, 5672 engagements
"Nine out of the XX branches of the ruling house staged a peaceful protest at the old palace of the Onky in the Idumota area of Lagos Island" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 01:59:39 UTC 7M followers, 2566 engagements
"Trade volumes between Nigeria and Egypt have surged by XXXXX per cent within one year" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 19:42:49 UTC 7M followers, 8551 engagements
"Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have recovered XX parcels of Loud a potent strain of cannabis weighing 11.3Kg hidden in microwaves imported from Thailand. Credit : Facebook NDLEA" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 12:05:28 UTC 7M followers, 7057 engagements
"/ Nigerias power generation companies have opposed the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commissions planned cut of Band A electricity tariffs warning that the decision relies on questionable subsidy assumptions and poses serious risks to the countrys fragile power sector" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 10:12:20 UTC 7M followers, 4941 engagements
"Adesina in his heart of hearts knows the disaster Buhari was but in order not to be seen as someone who spread the Buharian good news which turned out as sad news he has decided to carry the Buhari cross till he breathes his last" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 04:23:54 UTC 7M followers, 3735 engagements
"Hair dyeing is a popular practice dating back to ancient Egyptian times. Initially hair dye was used primarily to conceal grey and white hairs among the elderly" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 06:00:40 UTC 7M followers, 4995 engagements
"Liverpool have made an official approach to sign Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak according to a report by transfer expert David Ornstein" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 15:11:29 UTC 7M followers, 4948 engagements
"Diageo Nigeria has partnered with the Lagos State Government to launch a training initiative aimed at empowering XXX young people with practical skills and job opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 23:55:01 UTC 7M followers, 2579 engagements
": Serie A champions Napoli announced Thursday the signing of Netherlands attacker Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 15:31:25 UTC 7M followers, 4798 engagements
"Todays event is not just a policy launch but a significant milestone in our shared vision for a more inclusive equitable and prosperous society Ufot said" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:59:52 UTC 7M followers, 2043 engagements
"The Nigeria Police Force has raised the alarm over attempts by certain individuals to hijack the ongoing peaceful protest by retired police officers demanding improved retirement benefits" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 14:04:41 UTC 7M followers, 8977 engagements
"Experts have projected that the capital restoration plan mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria to support banks exit from the forbearance regime would have a short-term credit-tightening impact but lead to stability in the long term" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 05:13:43 UTC 7M followers, 4189 engagements
"Nigeria will be represented by a 28-man contingent at the 16th World Scout Moot coming up in Portugal from July XX to August X 2025" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:38:04 UTC 7M followers, 5593 engagements
"Popular Nigerian TikTok sensation Elizabeth Amadou widely known by her AI persona Jarvis has confirmed her engagement to fellow content creator Habeeb Hamzat also known as Peller addressing long-standing public speculation about their relationship" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 22:55:43 UTC 7M followers, 14.7K engagements
"The Federal Governments electricity tariff subsidy jumped from N610bn in 2023 to N1.94tn in 2024 The PUNCH reports. This represents a XXXXXX per cent increase in yearly subsidy funding despite the Band A tariff hike of April 2024" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 03:10:10 UTC 7M followers, 5895 engagements
"The Police Service Commission has promoted XXX senior officers across various ranks" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 19:03:57 UTC 7M followers, 5360 engagements
"We are displeased over the non-payment of pensions and poor treatment of officers who had served the nation diligently he said" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 19:25:18 UTC 7M followers, 5652 engagements
"Guinea Insurance Plc recorded a loss after tax of N114.7m for the first half of 2025 marking a reversal from the N116.1m profit posted in the same period of 2024" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 01:55:04 UTC 7M followers, 2068 engagements
"Nigeria's D'Tigress will be looking to retain her title once again on the continental stage having claimed the last four editions in a row from 2017 to 2023" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 02:55:53 UTC 7M followers, 2777 engagements
"Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has promoted approximately XX per cent of its employees at the end of its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 01:01:13 UTC 7M followers, 2377 engagements
"Accordingly I am glad to inform this gathering that between January and June 2025 the sum of N92.4bn being UBE Matching Grant has been accessed by Twenty-Five States and FCT" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 01:38:56 UTC 7M followers, 2102 engagements
"Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have launched a manhunt for suspected kidnappers following the abduction of two women during an early morning attack in the Aco Mbawpe community on the outskirts of Abuja" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 01:37:30 UTC 7M followers, 2180 engagements
"You have consistently chosen the path of prudence over populism of compassion over convenience and of conscience over conformity Tambuwal wrote" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 05:58:16 UTC 7M followers, 44.7K engagements
"Nigerias Super Eagles have dropped one place to 44th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday gaining XXXX points to reach a total of 1484.26" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 16:31:39 UTC 7M followers, 4589 engagements
"The Central Bank of Nigeria injected a total of $4.1bn into the foreign exchange market in the first half of 2025 a move aimed at stabilising the naira and easing liquidity pressures in the currency market" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 03:01:01 UTC 7M followers, 11.8K engagements
"Quadri Aruna will face world number four and tournament third seed Tomokazu Harimoto in a blockbuster round of XX clash at the US Grand Smash in Las Vegas today (Wednesday)" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-09 08:20:41 UTC 7M followers, 3599 engagements
"Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed that bank customers withdrew a total of N923.16bn from bank vaults between May 2024 and May 2025 as reflected in its Money and Credit Statistics" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 00:09:15 UTC 7M followers, 3568 engagements
"Nigerias head coach Justine Madugu has praised the unity and mental resilience of his players after the Super Falcons edged past South Africa XX in a tense Womens Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Tuesday in Casablanca" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:01:26 UTC 7M followers, 4692 engagements
"Neither the Federal Government of Nigeria nor the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice participated in acquiring the shares in question" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 20:18:34 UTC 7M followers, 5513 engagements
"Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the immediate release of funds for medical emergencies involving XX students of Kwara State origin at Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 17:17:52 UTC 7M followers, 4290 engagements
"The 28-year-old who is currently on the books of English Championship side Leicester City has a release clause in the region of 9m for interested suitors with Fenerbahce said to have taken formal steps towards a transfer" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 02:26:30 UTC 7M followers, 3477 engagements
": President Bola Tinubu has departed Rio de Janeiro Brazil for Abuja after a two-nation tour of Saint Lucia and Brazil lasting two weeks. Tinubu was in Saint Lucia for a state visit from June XX to July X. Afterwards he proceeded to Brazil for the 17th meeting of the Global South and the Emerging Economies bloc which ran from Saturday July X to Monday July X. Credit: State House" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-12 21:02:34 UTC 7M followers, 11.8K engagements
"Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ruled that former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswan has a case to answer over the alleged diversion of N3.1 billion in public funds" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 20:15:59 UTC 7M followers, 5396 engagements
"Parents of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 have mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari while urging the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to rescue the XX girls who remain missing" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 15:56:42 UTC 7M followers, 4555 engagements
"The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to public health and safety with the launch of a two-day training programme focused on emergency response and food safety essentials for stakeholders in the events and hospitality industries" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 02:21:22 UTC 7M followers, 2901 engagements
"The Kaduna residence of Nigerias former President General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) wore a solemn and deserted look on Sunday following news of his death in London" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 20:22:15 UTC 7M followers, 7755 engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Electricity Act fallout: Gencos Discos rage as states begin tariff cuts === X. Nigeria now spends half its revenue on debt-Presidential panel === X. 2027: Fresh LP crisis as Obi rejects Datti-Abure peace deal === X. NASS showdown: Natasha faces police blockade today === X. Businesses expect interest rate cut as MPC reconvenes today === X. Pension revolt: IG vows action as ex-police officers protest nationwide === X. Services sector fuels XXXX% economic growth === X. Awujale: Ogun govt prepares for legal" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:38:22 UTC 7M followers, 254.4K engagements
": The Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State Dr. Ibrahim Bello on Friday passed on at the age of XX after a protracted illness in Abuja" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 07:04:48 UTC 7M followers, 5380 engagements
"South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini is unfazed by the criticisms she got for their loss against Nigeria in the semi-finals of the 2024 WAFCON as they prepare to face Ghana in the third-place match on Friday (today) PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 03:27:40 UTC 7M followers, 3426 engagements
"The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its clampdown on commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as Okada arresting XX riders found operating illegally on restricted routes across the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 22:09:43 UTC 7M followers, 5802 engagements
"Students of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Ogun State have resorted to conducting night patrols to stem the tide of incessant robbery attacks by suspected robbers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 06:49:50 UTC 7M followers, 26.9K engagements
"South Africa coach Desire Ellis dismissed insinuations that the Banyana Banyana wanted to stretch Nigeria into penalty shootouts during their 2024 WAFCON semi-final clash in Casablanca on Tuesday after falling to a 2-1 defeat" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 04:59:12 UTC 7M followers, 4496 engagements
"The National Automotive Design and Development Council has unveiled the National Occupational Standards tailored for the conversion calibration and maintenance of gas-powered and electric vehicles" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:02:16 UTC 7M followers, 1610 engagements
"The House of Representatives on Tuesday charged the government of the United States of America to restore the five-year multiple visa regime recently reduced to three months by the President Donald Trump-led government" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 00:34:32 UTC 7M followers, 3087 engagements
"Popular fashion designer Seyi Adekunle aka Seyi Vodi called for a party and guests answered in their numbers donning all forms of white attire in keeping with the evenings dress code" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 07:51:21 UTC 7M followers, 12.6K engagements
"Less than a month before the commencement of Dangote refinerys direct fuel distribution scheme oil suppliers in Nigeria have asked the company to rescind its decision" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 00:53:47 UTC 7M followers, 2527 engagements
"France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 10:39:16 UTC 7M followers, 2922 engagements
"The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee Mr Taiwo Oyedele disclosed that the country currently spends less than XX per cent of its revenue on debt servicing" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:06:11 UTC 7M followers, 2851 engagements
". Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has announced a total gross dividend payout of N5.2 bn at its 55th Annual General Meeting which was held recently" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-25 07:52:41 UTC 7M followers, 3629 engagements
"A former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has announced that coalition leaders will fully support the African Democratic Congresss eventual presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 19:05:00 UTC 7M followers, 5056 engagements
"The London Clinic one of the United Kingdoms most exclusive private hospitals has come under the spotlight following the death of Nigerias former President Muhammadu Buhari at the facility last Sunday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 03:23:01 UTC 7M followers, 12.3K engagements
"A US appeals court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trumps order restricting birthright citizenship was unconstitutional and backed the decision of a lower court to block the nationwide order" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 08:13:32 UTC 7M followers, 4870 engagements
": The All Progressives Congress has stressed the need to confront weaponisation of ethnicity religion and misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 04:02:14 UTC 7M followers, 26.6K engagements
"The Edo State Government has reduced the state domestic debt by N30.6bn in three months" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 00:49:05 UTC 7M followers, 2586 engagements
"Investigations by the refinery revealed that certain marketers who were granted discounted products meant to ensure affordability and steady supply across retail outlets had been re-routing the loaded trucks to unregistered third-party marketers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 05:02:00 UTC 7M followers, 43K engagements
"The Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their candidate for the 2027 general election" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 12:25:16 UTC 7M followers, 26.8K engagements
"Marcus Rashford said his new club Barcelona already feels like home after the Spanish champions loaned the attacker from Manchester United on Wednesday with a future purchase option" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 19:29:23 UTC 7M followers, 4655 engagements
"He said The ban will curb rising insecurity and restore order at the market. The enforcement will take effect from Sunday July XX 2025" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 01:32:15 UTC 7M followers, 1520 engagements
"Ojukwu highlighted how the late former Presidents of South Africa Nelson Mandela and Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo were once imprisoned yet emerged to lead their respective nations" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 20:36:19 UTC 7M followers, 5899 engagements
"Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday netting two goals for the fifth game in a row to lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 07:15:06 UTC 7M followers, 5484 engagements
"A former Senate President Bukola Saraki has criticised recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party saying those leaving for the African Democratic Congress and the ruling All Progressives Congress are doing so out of anger" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 16:11:58 UTC 7M followers, 7312 engagements
"Its about empowering local entrepreneurs strengthening market linkages and embedding inclusive approaches within public and private sector systems. Each farmer each SME weve worked with is a story of innovation and resilience" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 04:32:45 UTC 7M followers, 4388 engagements
"Victor Osimhen is now set to undergo a medical ahead of his permanent move to Galatasaray after the Turkish club met all the conditions set by Napoli to sign this summer PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:12:03 UTC 7M followers, 3181 engagements
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Monday defended the clubs handling of Thomas Parteys departure after the Ghana international midfielder was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 11:10:15 UTC 7M followers, 6933 engagements
"My favourite football team is Paris Saint-Germain PSG. I have a soft spot for Paris in general and the connection just naturally extended to the team" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 23:42:13 UTC 7M followers, 4082 engagements
"Rating agency AM Best has projected that the recent military actions in the Middle East will result in minimal impact on the insurance industry due to exclusions and narrowly defined policy triggers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-07 05:13:09 UTC 7M followers, 4637 engagements
"The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man Kelvin Obakpororo for killing his lover a mother of two simply identified as Excellence" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 04:25:45 UTC 7M followers, 3485 engagements
"A Gombe State High Court on Wednesday sentenced three men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide over the killing of one Ibrahim Yahaya in 2022" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 01:41:13 UTC 7M followers, 1409 engagements
". The Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya on Tuesday commenced the disbursement of another tranche of backlog gratuity payments to no fewer than 1000 retired local government workers in the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 17:07:26 UTC 7M followers, 4749 engagements
"- Former leftist Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announced Thursday he was forming a new political party alongside another ex-member of Britains ruling party as the UKs political landscape continues to splinter" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 16:58:28 UTC 7M followers, 4061 engagements
"The striking workers of Ogun State on Friday rejected Governor Dapo Abioduns plea for resumption insisting on the cancellation of the states contributory pension scheme" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 23:20:17 UTC 7M followers, 4283 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yaradua Airport in Katsina. The Nigerian leader arrived around 1:48 pm to attend the state burial for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Nigerian leader was received by governors ministers National Assembly members and other government officials. Follow us for more breakingnewsandvideos" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 13:16:29 UTC 7M followers, 7221 engagements
"The African Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for a political publicity stunt" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 20:46:24 UTC 7M followers, 11.5K engagements
"Nigerias newly acquired N150bn presidential jet has been flown back to the country after months in South Africa where it underwent a full livery change to the nations green and white colours" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 03:18:33 UTC 7M followers, 7361 engagements
"- The Canada-based Nigerian chef is set to put Kamloops British Columbia and the entire Nigerian diaspora on the global culinary map as she embarks on a mission to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 22:09:56 UTC 7M followers, 15.3K engagements
"Host nation Morocco face West African giants Ghana in the semi-finals of WAFCON 2024 with both nations looking for a chance to reach the final and potentially win a first-ever title" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 01:56:30 UTC 7M followers, 2367 engagements
"He said that the companies were invited to either affirm the allegations or debunk them" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 16:01:36 UTC 7M followers, 4096 engagements
"The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Nigeria is open for stablecoin business provided operators comply with the countrys regulations" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 01:52:59 UTC 7M followers, 1524 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly seeking its approval to borrow $347m under the 20252026 borrowing plan" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 19:13:09 UTC 7M followers, 41.6K engagements
"- Malcolm-Jamal Warner who became a household name as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show has died at age XX after an accidental drowning off Costa Ricas Caribbean coast officials and multiple news sources report" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 06:23:23 UTC 7M followers, 14.7K engagements
"The Governor of Cross Rivers state Bassey Otu has taken delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft to tackle flight delays and cancellations" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 10:20:37 UTC 7M followers, 5794 engagements
"Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos have arrested a Thailand returnee Oguejiofor Simonpeter for importing 13.30kg of heroin worth over N3.192bn" @MobilePunch on X 2024-10-13 11:58:07 UTC 7M followers, 5536 engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. 2027 showdown : Coalition slams Tinubu as Wike ADC trade blows === X. ECOWAS Bank approves $100m for Lagos - Calabar highway === X. Tributes as Eagles legend Rufai dies at XX X. Capital projects got only XX% of N25tn 2024 spending === X. Stray bullet kills 12-year-old boy during attack on Lagos community === X. Military not involved in amnesty deals for bandits DHQ === X. Lagos Assembly moves to establish prison === X. Victims of Lagos collapsed building ignored quit notice Official === X. Flood washes" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-04 03:45:41 UTC 7M followers, 297.6K engagements
"The Federal Government on Friday distanced itself from claims that it acquired XX per cent of FBN Holdings Plc First Holdco saying neither the government nor the justice ministry participated in acquiring the shares in question" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 23:51:10 UTC 7M followers, 3449 engagements
"The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Investonaire Academy to train 100000 young Nigerians every year in foreign exchange trading as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive financial inclusion" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-10 20:17:48 UTC 7M followers, 170.9K engagements
"The Nigerian Super Falcons have extended their sympathy and wishes for a swift recovery to South African Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Salgado who sustained a serious injury during Tuesdays Womens Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 19:22:49 UTC 7M followers, 9847 engagements
"Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has reaffirmed his administrations commitment to fostering an environment where businesses can thrive pledging to make the state one of Nigerias most peaceful and investment-friendly regions" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 12:37:23 UTC 7M followers, 3505 engagements
"Sahara Energy Resource Limited has successfully closed a $225m unsecured committed Revolving Credit Facility marking a significant milestone in its commitment to operational excellence and robust financial stewardship" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 06:31:41 UTC 7M followers, 4559 engagements
"The people of Opuama in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have cried out over the shortage of teachers and dilapidated infrastructure across the three schools in the community" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 02:45:53 UTC 7M followers, 2347 engagements
"Amid rain some retired police officers on Monday staged a protest at the entrance gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. The protesters are demanding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme. Credit: Olukayode Jaiyeola" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 10:25:40 UTC 7M followers, 30.3K engagements
"The decline comes amid a wave of renewed protectionist measures spearheaded by US President Donald Trump who signed an executive order on April X 2025 introducing a general XX per cent import tariff on most countries" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 04:50:06 UTC 7M followers, 3780 engagements
"Two suspected armed robbers were arrested in Lafia Nasarawa State after operatives of the state police command swooped in on them recovering a stolen Toyota Corolla in the process" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 13:06:28 UTC 7M followers, 5268 engagements
": - Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar; a former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai; and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Wednesday joined in offering prayers for the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura Katsina State. The trio alongside other prominent figures including ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha were seen offering prayers for the repose of Buharis soul. Buhari a former military Head of State and two-term civilian President died on Sunday at a clinic in London at the age of XX. His remains were flown back to Nigeria on Tuesday by" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 12:34:33 UTC 7M followers, 9017 engagements
"The Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security Mr Bolu Owotomo has reiterated the state governments commitment to enhancing all-year-round farming to boost food production and cut down on skyrocketing prices of food" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 15:30:06 UTC 7M followers, 3590 engagements
"Defending champion in the mens singles of the Central Bank of Nigeria national tennis championship Daniel Adeleye on Tuesday handed a 2-0 defeat to Ajang Sylvanus by beating him 6-3 3-6 6-3 to book his second round ticket" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 04:37:50 UTC 7M followers, 4304 engagements
"Team Nigerias Chioma Nwachukwu and John Caleb have expressed their delight after earning podium finishes at the ongoing CAA African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 05:09:48 UTC 7M followers, 4752 engagements
"Nigerias Junior DTigress failed to make it successive wins in the classification rounds at the ongoing FIBA U-19 Womens Basketball World Cup in Brno Czechia following an 85-79 defeat to the Korea Republic on Saturday PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 02:58:54 UTC 7M followers, 3534 engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Race to 2027: PDPs flagbearer battle begins after Atikus exit === X. Nigerians spent over $3.6bn annually on foreign healthcare under Buhari === X. Awujales blessings paved way for my 2023 victory Tinubu === X. NASS showdown: Senate draws battle lines over Natashas return === X. Doctors to begin nationwide strike Thursday === X. Zenith Bank emerges Nigerias Best Bank at 2025 Euromoney Awards === X. Naira slips to 1532.34/$ despite CBN intervention === X. High FAAC disbursements may fuel inflation CBN" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:46:08 UTC 7M followers, 305.5K engagements
"The US government said Wednesday it recovered $XXX million in the largest seizure yet of money stolen in a cryptocurrency confidence scam" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-19 07:08:12 UTC 7M followers, 4658 engagements
"Schneider Electric the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has launched Zeigo Hub a powerful new AI-native digital platform designed to help organisations decarbonise their supply chains at scale" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:22:43 UTC 7M followers, 3642 engagements
"Street sweepers under the Lagos Waste Management Authority have completed a month-long skills acquisition programme in bakery bead making and fashion design" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 04:11:22 UTC 7M followers, 6762 engagements
"Nestl Nigeria has trained XXX plastic waste workers in Lagos and Abuja under its Safety Health and Environment Training Programme as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and social inclusion" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 23:32:04 UTC 7M followers, 3379 engagements
"The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Plc Jennifer Adighije has stated that the company plans to free and commercialise approximately XXX megawatts of its 2000 megawatts of stranded electricity by the end of 2025" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 02:31:42 UTC 7M followers, 2234 engagements
"The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that state governments do not have jurisdiction over the national grid and over electric power stations established under federal laws or operating under licences it issued" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:44:45 UTC 7M followers, 1923 engagements
"The Nigeria Customs Service Area X Command Onne in Rivers State has seized containers bearing illegally imported drugs including fake tablets of Gonorrhoea antibiotics all worth over N46. 399bn" @MobilePunch on X 2024-11-12 02:11:20 UTC 7M followers, 3101 engagements
"The desire for keyboard phones is not just a nostalgic longing for the past. Many users view it as a practical need in a mobile world that has shifted entirely to touch input" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 02:10:44 UTC 7M followers, 3088 engagements
"The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects Yunusa Abdullahi and Peace Keno Danlami in connection with the murder of a Chinese national Chen Wang who was allegedly stabbed to death in his office earlier this year" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 00:02:19 UTC 7M followers, 2538 engagements
"So This Happened Ep XXX reviews: Tinubu ADC and APC exchange wild shots over Buharis death The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused President Bola Tinubu of using the death of former President Buhari to gain political sympathy in the North. Which led to the Presidential aide Sunday Dare to clap back calling ADC a poorly amalgamated contraption and accused them of exploiting Buharis death instead. #SoThisHappened #Tinubu #APCvsADC #Buhari #NigerianPolitics #PoliticalDrama #PunchNewspapers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 16:26:05 UTC 7M followers, 4227 engagements
"A Nigerian man Abiola Quadri has been sentenced to over XX years in federal prison in the United States for orchestrating a $XXX million fraud scheme involving stolen identities to claim COVID-19 pandemic unemployment and disability benefits" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 13:04:31 UTC 7M followers, 5364 engagements
"The Federal Government has commenced efforts to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 06:10:44 UTC 7M followers, 4833 engagements
"The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate at XXXX per cent" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 13:56:39 UTC 7M followers, 4938 engagements
"The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District Ned Nwoko has rejected the idea of discarding Nigerias 1999 Constitution in favor of drafting a new one insisting that the current document remains functional" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 11:45:58 UTC 7M followers, 5898 engagements
"The CEO of New York-based tech company Astronomer Andy Byron has resigned from his role after he was spotted embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 07:45:34 UTC 7M followers, 5796 engagements
"The apex bank stated this ahead of its forthcoming decision on the Monetary Policy Rate on Tuesday a critical benchmark that directly impacts domestic investors" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 20:21:34 UTC 7M followers, 5369 engagements
"Floodwaters driven by torrential rains ground life and other activities in the Philippine capital to a halt on Tuesday with tens of thousands evacuated from their homes and at least two people believed missing" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 05:28:11 UTC 7M followers, 5418 engagements
"Wrestling legend Terry Gene Bollea popularly known as Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 16:12:47 UTC 7M followers, 7297 engagements
"It effectively removes the threat of regional redundancy at the top party echelon a concern that could have tilted the balance against Shettima when high-level succession plans come under scrutiny" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:13:37 UTC 7M followers, 1768 engagements
"A group Delta State Peace Architecture has carried out sensitisation campaign against drug abuse and cultism in secondary schools in the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 11:24:27 UTC 7M followers, 4317 engagements
"The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its flagship Farmers for the Future Grant offering up to N10 m in equity funding to young Nigerians building innovative agribusiness ventures" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 03:01:11 UTC 7M followers, 2287 engagements
"The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has warned that Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and its host community face imminent disconnection from the national grid" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 02:59:03 UTC 7M followers, 3305 engagements
"Newly-promoted Leeds have signed midfielder Sean Longstaff from Premier League rivals Newcastle it was announced Friday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 07:08:45 UTC 7M followers, 5234 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu has described his governments inauguration day fuel subsidy removal speech as a painful decision that was necessary for the countrys economy" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 04:05:38 UTC 7M followers, 10.8K engagements
"Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on Thursday as his epic 2019 clash with Kelvin Gastelum joins the promotions prestigious Fight Wing at a ceremony at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-26 02:50:11 UTC 7M followers, 2664 engagements
"The Project Management Institute is set to convene top project leaders government officials innovators and emerging professionals at the PMI Global Summit Series Africa 2025 with a focus on tackling the continents project delivery challenges" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 02:03:53 UTC 7M followers, 3014 engagements
"Yobe State Governor Dr. Mai Mala Buni has declared Tuesday a work-free day to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 16:50:09 UTC 7M followers, 6760 engagements
"The International Council For Ifa Religion on Saturday threatened to sue the Ogun State Government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland Oba Sikiru Adetona for violating the legal and laid down traditional rites" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 11:22:14 UTC 7M followers, 12.5K engagements
"Air Peace has announced the launch of direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports with operations scheduled to begin on October XX 2025" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 21:03:06 UTC 7M followers, 7848 engagements
"One billion Africans have to cook on open fires or with fuel that is hazardous to their health and the environment the International Energy Agency said Friday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 07:34:32 UTC 7M followers, 4829 engagements
"FirstBank has introduced advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application FirstMobile" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-03 02:43:22 UTC 7M followers, 5568 engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Inside 3500 per day elite London Clinic where Buhari died === X. Awujale opted for Muslim burial to avoid ritual killings Chief Imam X. Its painful Awujale dined with traditionalists but chose Muslim burial Chief priest X. I regret dating a married man Esther Nwachukwu === X. N150bn presidential jet returns from South Africa after refurbishment X. Online spell market where spiritualists prey on love-seekers === X. Emerging best among 7000 candidates reward for my resilience First-class law school" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 03:52:47 UTC 7M followers, 285.1K engagements
"West African Youth Council has named Segun Aribisala as an ECOWAS Youth Ambassador hailing his contribution to financial technology development" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 02:00:57 UTC 7M followers, 3290 engagements
"Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign with a XX win over Italian giants AC Milan at the National Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 17:22:15 UTC 7M followers, 4117 engagements
"According to a statement from the bank the dividend payout based on earnings per share represents one of the highest dividend-to-share-value ratios among banks in the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-30 02:23:54 UTC 7M followers, 3153 engagements
"We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture as announced by the Federal Government and extends his sincere appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence bestowed upon him" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:44:34 UTC 7M followers, 3102 engagements
"British American Tobacco Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to reform the Export Expansion Grant scheme describing it as a key step towards strengthening the countrys manufacturing competitiveness and export capacity" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:31:48 UTC 7M followers, 1852 engagements
"The Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris on Wednesday raised concerns over the growing threats posed by fake news misinformation and disinformation to Nigerias stability" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 00:14:32 UTC 7M followers, 2446 engagements
": Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State was moved to tears on Tuesday during the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura. Credit: TVC News --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 20:29:08 UTC 7M followers, 8103 engagements
"Nyako who was a former Chief of Naval Staff before he became a governor in Adamawa State is currently standing trial in Abuja over allegations of defrauding the state of billions of naira during his tenure" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:22:49 UTC 7M followers, 2383 engagements
"A Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Ekiti State Emmanuel Fayose has expressed concern over the deplorable state of federal roads in the state urging the government to urgently intervene" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 13:34:32 UTC 7M followers, 5245 engagements
"A wave of mixed reactions has continued to trail President Bola Tinubus decision to rename the University of Maiduguri after former President Muhammadu Buhari" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:15:56 UTC 7M followers, 3111 engagements
"With CRR at XX per cent and the liquidity ratio at XX per cent banks are left with only XX per cent of customer deposits available for lending well below the regulatory Loan-to-Deposit Ratio benchmark of XX per cent" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-19 05:31:27 UTC 7M followers, 4554 engagements
"Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have recovered XX parcels of Loud a potent strain of cannabis weighing 11.3Kg hidden in microwaves imported from Thailand" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 11:14:14 UTC 7M followers, 5389 engagements
"The Senate has announced plans to hold a special session in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday plenary said the special session would hold on Wednesday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 16:11:13 UTC 7M followers, 5074 engagements
"The number of All Progressives Congress senators in the National Assembly swelled to XX on Wednesday following the defection of four senators from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 15:26:41 UTC 7M followers, 4006 engagements
"Nigerias Flying Eagles failed to hold on to their regional title following a slim 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Ivory Coast in the final of the West Africa Football Union U-20 Boys Cup" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 03:30:55 UTC 7M followers, 3797 engagements
"Kemi Badenoch leader of the United Kingdoms Conservative Party has said she is unable to transfer her Nigerian citizenship to her children because of her gender" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 19:15:19 UTC 7M followers, 49.4K engagements
"Members of the Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives have faulted the Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo over his warning that the 2023 presidential candidate of the party Peter Obi should not visit Edo State" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 20:00:39 UTC 7M followers, 7787 engagements
"Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 08:38:54 UTC 7M followers, 4342 engagements
"Real Sociedad have excluded Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq from their pre-season squad for the clubs summer tour of Japan to further cast doubt over his future in San Sebastin PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 01:48:10 UTC 7M followers, 2176 engagements
"United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday visited the Nigeria House in New York to pay tributes to Nigerias late former President Muhammadu Buhari" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 07:05:31 UTC 7M followers, 3541 engagements
"She was only a 14-year-old in 2023 when her madam Fumilayo Adefolalu engaged her as her househelp" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:10:46 UTC 7M followers, 2202 engagements
"Two days after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from resuming her duties the Nigerian Senate on Thursday adjourned plenary till September XX 2025 for its annual recess" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 01:55:44 UTC 7M followers, 2225 engagements
"Adeleye urged participants to let their conversations be guided by facts driven by compassion and rooted in the vision of a Nigeria where women are not just seen but heard respected and empowered" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 07:53:14 UTC 7M followers, 3178 engagements
"Sometimes people do not see the efforts of a person until he is no more. I am sure that from now on we will start seeing what former President Muhammadu Buhari did for this country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 02:08:39 UTC 7M followers, 55.4K engagements
"The Lagos Waste Management Authority has stated that two female individuals Margaret Solomon XX years and Onyia Elizabeth XX years will be tried for illegal waste dumping and non-compliance with environmental laws" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 01:30:00 UTC 7M followers, 1946 engagements
"At XX Rasheedat Ajibade is playing in her third CAF WAFCON. From rookie in 2018 to captain in the 2024 edition the Atltico Madrid striker has grown in leaps and bounds" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-12 02:17:58 UTC 7M followers, 4158 engagements
"The Federal Government on Monday approved N733.89bn for the dualisation of the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State among other projects" @MobilePunch on X 2025-03-04 01:12:27 UTC 7M followers, 2315 engagements
"The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi or the Yuan strengthened XX pips to XXXXXX against the dollar on Thursday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 10:12:56 UTC 7M followers, 4515 engagements
"Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged decisive action to end the recurring disruptions affecting Seplat Energy Plcs oil and gas operations in the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 00:52:16 UTC 7M followers, 2288 engagements
"- The Senate on Tuesday said the Federal Government was preparing to clear the outstanding N81bn owed as backlog of N-Power allowances in 2022 and 2023" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 19:26:55 UTC 7M followers, 13.5K engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Daura kinsmen associates reflect on Buharis final months === X. Soldiers bar traditionalists from Awujales Muslim funeral === X. Natasha fires back at Akpabio over reinstatement challenge === X. Naira rebounds to four-month high trades N1518/$ === X. Ogun workers begin strike over N82bn pension deductions === X. 2027: Adeleke attacks Aregbesola over plan to oust gov === X. JAMB spends N113.8m supervising UTME in seven countries === X. Dont probe Obaseki Wike advises Okpebholo === X. Police rescue 39" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 03:45:28 UTC 7M followers, 306.3K engagements
"The Niger State Government has asked residents of over 2000 riverine communities to relocate to safer grounds following fresh flood warnings issued by the Federal Government and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 02:31:20 UTC 7M followers, 3626 engagements
"To get to where Nigeria really can begin to make a significant improvement in the lives of Nigerians the Nigerian state needs to be an enabling and capable developmental state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 03:25:13 UTC 7M followers, 4450 engagements
"The Nigeria Governors Forum has mourned the death of former president Muhammadu Buhari who passed away on Sunday afternoon" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 20:08:33 UTC 7M followers, 5551 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina ahead of his final interment in Daura Katsina State" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 18:07:44 UTC 7M followers, 5980 engagements
": Lagos State Government has shut down the popular Light House Club on Admiralty Way Lekki for repeatedly ignoring noise pollution warnings. A joint enforcement team from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency stormed the venue on Monday sealing its premises and halting operations Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab announced the action via his official X account on Monday. He wrote: Our joint enforcement team from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps @LAGESCOfficial (KAI) and Lagos State" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 18:25:04 UTC 7M followers, 5719 engagements
"The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its flagship Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant aimed at empowering young Nigerians including NYSC members to build sustainable agribusinesses" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-11 15:48:42 UTC 7M followers, 3438 engagements
"Japanese stocks edged up and the yen held gains after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he will stay in power despite the weekend election debacle" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 08:27:53 UTC 7M followers, 3683 engagements
"As Nigerias divorce rate quietly climbs to an all-time high of XXX% one of the fastest-growing in the world child rights advocates are raising the alarm over a silent epidemic growing emotional academic and social toll on children from broken homes" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 03:45:54 UTC 7M followers, 3603 engagements
"Some football enthusists in Aba Abia State have advised the Super Falcons of Nigeria to raise their game against the Copper Queens of Zambia if they want to win the Womens African Cup of Nations in Morocco" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 19:26:41 UTC 7M followers, 6349 engagements
"Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu has vowed that the nine-time African champions will unleash their firepower once again at the ongoing 2024 WAFCON as they face defending champions South Africa in the semi-finals on Tuesday (today) The PUNCH reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:22:49 UTC 7M followers, 3333 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday night after a two-week diplomatic mission to Saint Lucia and Brazil marking the end of his latest international engagement" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 06:07:47 UTC 7M followers, 5507 engagements
"Chairman of BUA Cement Plc Dr Abdul Samad Rabiu says foreign exchange reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria have eliminated the need for companies to lobby for FX" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 17:24:51 UTC 7M followers, 66.8K engagements
"The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its clampdown on commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as Okada arresting XX riders found operating illegally on restricted routes across the state. In a statement issued on Friday by Director of Press & Public Affairs for the Lagos State Taskforce Gbadeyan Abdulraheem the enforcement was described as part of a wider effort to curb the activities of recalcitrant Okada operators who defy the states ban on motorcycles along highways bridges and other restricted areas. The statement quoted the Taskforce Chairman CSP Adetayo Akerele as saying" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 11:28:44 UTC 7M followers, 4747 engagements
"The National Sports Commission has announced cash rewards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta in a bid to further inspire medal-winning performances" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 06:16:51 UTC 7M followers, 4793 engagements
"Members of the United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide have urged President Bola Tinubu to take a historic step of legacy by releasing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 00:16:01 UTC 7M followers, 2629 engagements
"Nigerian content creators are raising concerns over TikToks latest algorithm changes saying the platform now prioritises celebrities and established influencers over smaller accounts making it harder for new creators to gain visibility" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 04:13:03 UTC 7M followers, 4201 engagements
"With the draws of the 46th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria annual Senior Tennis championship released on Sunday action will begin on Monday (today) in the mens and womens singles categories of the tournament" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:18:14 UTC 7M followers, 3050 engagements
": It will only fuel the momentum of a growing student movement and further expose the rot at the core of leadership in many tertiary institutions and their shameful alignment with oppressive governance structures the PRO said" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-11 05:52:48 UTC 7M followers, 12.7K engagements
"The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board Nureni Adeniran has disclosed that the board would soon embark on massive construction and renovation of classrooms across the XX Local Government Areas of the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 10:48:38 UTC 7M followers, 4985 engagements
"The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board has announced plans to promote ethical use of artificial intelligence in storytelling among students across the state through its maiden Lagos Youth Storytelling" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 00:49:23 UTC 7M followers, 2129 engagements
"Falcons defender Michelle Alozie described the quarter-final victory over Zambia as physically draining but praised the teams evolution after their most complete performance of the tournament" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 07:32:22 UTC 7M followers, 4567 engagements
"Retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme on Monday moved from the National Assembly to the Police Force Headquarters" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 11:35:00 UTC 7M followers, 7410 engagements
"The Peoples Democratic Party has described President Bola Tinubu as an unfit option asserting that no patriotic Nigerian will back his re-election bid in the 2027 presidential race" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:08:21 UTC 7M followers, 2111 engagements
"A Norwegian lottery company on Monday apologised to 47000 crestfallen gamblers who were mistakenly told they had won huge sums in a lottery the firm blaming a currency conversion error" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-30 14:01:33 UTC 7M followers, 3975 engagements
"Close family members and associates looked on while military officers stood rigidly at attention. A 21-gun salute then crackled through the evening air and echoes across the quiet town" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 01:21:28 UTC 7M followers, 2613 engagements
"A man who identified himself simply as Oga Electrician told PUNCH Online This LG election for good to vote but I no get voters card. My own don loss" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-12 10:15:36 UTC 7M followers, 4494 engagements
"Stakeholders from civil society organisations regulatory bodies community leaders and advocacy groups have called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the environment in the Niger Delta to end pollution in the oil-rich region" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:05:19 UTC 7M followers, 2202 engagements
"The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy on Thursday said the country has XX per cent unmet needs in the renewable energy skill sector" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 19:17:43 UTC 7M followers, 5073 engagements
"Mosquera who played XX times for Valencia last season has joined Arsenal for their tour of Singapore and Hong Kong" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 18:19:27 UTC 7M followers, 5001 engagements
"The minister said the continued export of unprocessed mineral resources deprives the continent of critical economic benefits including job creation technological advancement and sustainable development" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 19:52:43 UTC 7M followers, 7189 engagements
"Africa contributes XXX% to $520bn global arts industry MCAA" @MobilePunch on X 2024-03-10 06:23:35 UTC 7M followers, 5803 engagements
"JULY XX HEADLINES Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Tariff battle escalates: Discos reject review talks with states === X. 2027 Presidency: PDP sees southern candidate as game-changer === X. APC expands NAssembly control with seven new PDP defectors === X. Reps approve $347m loan for Lagos-Calabar highway others === X. Sanwo-Olu rallies govs Elumelu for N500bn Lagos food initiative === X. Bauchi gov minister raise the alarm over fake news threat === X. Defection drama: APC PDP exchange barbs over Adelekes U-turn === X. Tinubu APC govs" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 04:26:36 UTC 7M followers, 291.2K engagements
"The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said the state governor Ademola Adeleke has not defected to its fold" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 20:11:58 UTC 7M followers, 5495 engagements
"The Nigerian Ports Authority has reported that a total of 1350 vehicles are expected to arrive at the Ports & Terminal Multipurpose Limited at the Tincan Island Port between July XX 2025 and July XX 2025" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 06:34:51 UTC 7M followers, 5195 engagements
"Nigeria has officially joined the race to host a Formula X Grand Prix in Abuja. which would make it the first African country to host such an event in over three decades" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 19:43:39 UTC 7M followers, 19K engagements
"Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is delighted to return to the French Ligue X with Nantes after sealing a move from Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 04:30:39 UTC 7M followers, 4181 engagements
"A Niger State human rights group has described the forthcoming local government elections in the state as illegal saying it violates the ruling of the Supreme Court" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:24:49 UTC 7M followers, 2396 engagements
"Lafarge Africa Plc has recorded a profit after tax of N132.7bn for the six months ended June XX 2025 representing an increase from N29.4bn in the same period last year" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:21:13 UTC 7M followers, 3096 engagements
"The novel construction technology also known as Cold Recycling Technology is the application of the Bitumen Stabilised Method one of its innovative models to fix roads under rehabilitation in the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 02:29:12 UTC 7M followers, 2285 engagements
"Liverpool Football Club has announced the retirement of the number XX shirt worn by Diogo Jota following his tragic passing alongside his brother Andr" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-11 21:27:41 UTC 7M followers, 5577 engagements
": President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday night after a two-week diplomatic mission to Saint Lucia and Brazil marking the end of his latest international engagement" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 06:43:56 UTC 7M followers, 7037 engagements
"Russian drone and bomb fire killed at least six people across Ukraines east and south local authorities said Friday as Russia resists US President Donald Trumps call to halt its invasion" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 09:45:42 UTC 7M followers, 4395 engagements
"Thousands of UK doctors launched a five-day strike early Friday after talks with the Labour government for a new pay increase failed to reach a deal" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 07:52:20 UTC 7M followers, 3194 engagements
"The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency Abba Aliyu has revealed that the agency has a funding pipeline of close to $XXX billion to drive renewable energy projects across Nigeria" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 18:22:28 UTC 7M followers, 5662 engagements
"President Buhari was not just a leader; he was the embodiment of the common mans aspirations" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 20:20:07 UTC 7M followers, 25.1K engagements
"NANS Lagos strongly condemns the irresponsible actions and calculated inaction of a landlord whose deceptive petition led to the unjust arrest of a LASU student Mercy Attadada the statement read" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 21:17:28 UTC 7M followers, 5229 engagements
"The Lagos State Government on Wednesday unveiled the N500bn Produce-for-Lagos Off-taker Guarantee Fund aimed at boosting food production and supply reducing imports and enhancing agricultural productivity in the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 03:52:32 UTC 7M followers, 3874 engagements
"Arokodare who emerged as top scorer in the 2024/25 Belgian Pro League season is said to be valued around 20m a figure certainly within reach for Atalanta" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 02:48:50 UTC 7M followers, 2831 engagements
"Visa Inc. has appointed Tareq Muhmood as the Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe the Middle East and Africa as the global payments company seeks to consolidate its presence across XX dynamic markets in the fast-growing region" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-25 07:31:13 UTC 7M followers, 3140 engagements
"The Federal High Court in Lagos has frozen Afex Commodities Exchange Limiteds accounts across XX banks over an alleged N17.8bn debt owed to Guaranty Trust Bank" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 03:21:54 UTC 7M followers, 3367 engagements
"A dispute over a farmland between a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old Fulani youth in Jagawa State has ended in the latters death" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 20:14:43 UTC 7M followers, 5471 engagements
"He disclosed this at the National Executive Committee meeting of the Abure faction in Abuja. CREDIT: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 15:40:44 UTC 7M followers, 35K engagements
"FG to fast-track civil servants health insurance compensation claims #punchhealthwise" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 11:02:02 UTC 7M followers, 2973 engagements
"Ending medical tourism and investing that $X billion annually in domestic healthcare infrastructure is imperative if Nigeria is to reclaim its health sovereignty and provide adequate care for its people" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:49:22 UTC 7M followers, 1909 engagements
"The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria has announced an exclusive executive course tailored for media practitioners in its determination to deepen national understanding and engagement with the Blue Economy" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 01:34:13 UTC 7M followers, 2421 engagements
"DTigers star Josh Okogie is already anticipating his imminent linkup with two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant after he was snapped up on a free by the Houston Rockets" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 06:44:39 UTC 7M followers, 4749 engagements
"Nigerias Wasi Adeshina has joined fellow compatriot Patrick Ocheme on the line-up for Professional Fighters Leagues second PFL Africa event on August X at the Big Top Arena Carnival City in Johannesburg South Africa" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-01 03:40:08 UTC 7M followers, 3241 engagements
"In a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies Joy Ogaji the GenCos stated that the tariff revision sets a precedent for all other states and fails to reflect the true cost of electricity generation" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 09:30:40 UTC 7M followers, 4906 engagements
"The wife of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State Judith Amaechi has denied allegations that she received N4bn monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission as alleged by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 00:43:46 UTC 7M followers, 3999 engagements
"Ajaero noted that Buharis death came as a shock despite the fact that his first term was marked by long spells in hospitals" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 17:41:26 UTC 7M followers, 5413 engagements
"Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre believes Nigerias commanding 5-0 victory over Zambia will provide the perfect confidence boost heading into the semi-finals of the Womens Africa Cup of Nations" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 03:21:01 UTC 7M followers, 4111 engagements
"The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled that the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission has no regulatory power to fix the electricity price when the power is generated and transmitted from the national grid" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 22:55:04 UTC 7M followers, 17K engagements
"Inter Milan are preparing to step up their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman with an improved offer as the clubs American owners Oaktree are ready to financially back a fresh bid for their top transfer target" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 02:46:03 UTC 7M followers, 2725 engagements
": - Nigerian female football team Super Falcons on Tuesday night celebrated their win after securing a spot in the final of the Womens Africa Cup of Nations. In a video shared on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle the players were seen dancing to melodic songs after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africas Banyana Banyana in a tense semi-final clash --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos Credit: X NGSuper_Falcons" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 06:45:31 UTC 7M followers, 8737 engagements
": President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday night after a two-week diplomatic mission to Saint Lucia and Brazil marking the end of his latest international engagement. The President was received at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by top government officials including Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Alhaji Abubakar Atiku; Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle; National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Former Sokoto State Governor Senator Aliyu Wamakko; and Alhaji Ibrahim Masari" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 06:33:42 UTC 7M followers, 5987 engagements
"A recent report has identified a growing number of British businesses investment interest in Nigeria and other African countries as a key strategic growth region drawn by the continents abundant mineral resources" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:23:30 UTC 7M followers, 3786 engagements
"The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a new tariff order to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited reviewing electricity cost for Band A customers from N209 per kilowatt-hour to N160/kWh effective August X 2025" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 02:20:51 UTC 7M followers, 2426 engagements
"Three customers of Union Bank of Nigeria have won N5m each at the grand finale of the fourth edition of its Save and Win Palli Promo" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:52:55 UTC 7M followers, 2036 engagements
"Commissioners of energy across the XX states on Wednesday disclosed their readiness to meet with power distributors to negotiate electricity tariffs that are reflective and not burdensome on residents of the states" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 03:58:43 UTC 7M followers, 4022 engagements
"The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man Kelvin Obakpororo for allegedly killing his girlfriend and the mother of his two children simply identified as Excellence" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 15:20:18 UTC 7M followers, 12.9K engagements
"The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission Dr. Aisha Garba has expressed concerns that over N250 billion intervention funds disbursed to state governments are still being retained" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 14:28:06 UTC 7M followers, 5217 engagements
"Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a top Boko Haram commander Ibn Khalid alongside scores of insurgents including the groups cameraman in Borno State" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 01:44:33 UTC 7M followers, 2607 engagements
"Libyas Counter-Terrorism Forces have arrested two undocumented Nigerians over alleged involvement in drug trafficking" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 19:33:02 UTC 7M followers, 5792 engagements
"Kogi and Benue States both in the North were the worst hit according to the National Emergency Management Agency" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 12:16:22 UTC 7M followers, 4293 engagements
"The Federal Government has unveiled plans to cultivate one million hectares of farmland and produce 460000 metric tonnes of soybeans within two years" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 00:08:25 UTC 7M followers, 3713 engagements
"The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party in Kano State Alhaji Ali Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari describing his passing as a profound national loss" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 11:40:19 UTC 7M followers, 5865 engagements
"Safety Shooters and Safety Babes of Abuja have emerged leaders in the male and female categories after the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League which ended in Benin Edo State on Friday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 02:56:54 UTC 7M followers, 2387 engagements
"Thousands of angry residents from several communities on Wednesday stormed the Zamfara State Government House protesting the incessant killings and kidnappings of their people by bandits" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 00:51:40 UTC 7M followers, 2152 engagements
"Standard Chartered has acted as the exclusive financial adviser to TotalEnergies on the transaction coordinating a competitive sale process and advising on all aspects of the transaction" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 06:44:01 UTC 7M followers, 4566 engagements
"The All Progressives Congress has condemned the African Democratic Congress for its criticism of President Bola Tinubu regarding the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari calling it both insensitive and unacceptable" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 17:28:13 UTC 7M followers, 5484 engagements
"Airports of Thailand said on its Facebook page for Phuket that the pilot of the Airbus A320 radioed air traffic control that a bomb threat message had been found on board" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-13 08:05:20 UTC 7M followers, 5916 engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Tinubu ex-leaders gather for Buharis burial in Daura today === X. 2027: APC plots major NWC shake-up ahead of Dec convention === X. Nine states delay teachers N70000 minimum wage === X. Tinubu summons emergency FEC meeting Tuesday in Buharis honour === X. Nigerias US exports plummet by $527m amid rising trade tensions === X. Tributes as Awujale of Ijebuland passes at XX === X. Opposition rages over Lagos APCs LG poll sweep === X. Marketers back refineries sale project lower fuel prices === X. Police" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 03:45:50 UTC 7M followers, 293.8K engagements
"A Saudi Arabian-based agricultural firm Al-Yaseen Agricultural Company has pledged to support Jigawa States bid to achieve a yield of XX tons per hectare through mechanised farming" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 22:35:56 UTC 7M followers, 4595 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the significance of the Niger Delta region to Nigerias economic prosperity describing it as the goose that lays the golden egg" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-12 17:44:36 UTC 7M followers, 5760 engagements
"My daughter was very calculative and industrious prudent and very reserved. I told the IPO to find those who raped her because my daughter was a virgin until the day she was abducted" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 03:46:18 UTC 7M followers, 7093 engagements
". Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gykeres from Sporting Lisbon following a full verbal agreement between all parties involved" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 14:10:06 UTC 7M followers, 6117 engagements
"We played together and had one of the best games of the season. Patrik is a very good friend. We push each other every day. In Belgium I often played as a deep-lying striker or on the wing and I did that in Leverkusen too" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:29:28 UTC 7M followers, 3540 engagements
"A former governor of Kano State Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has expressed grief over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari describing him as a leader deeply passionate about Nigeria and its people" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 03:09:04 UTC 7M followers, 4020 engagements
"Manufacturers and business owners have expressed an expectation for a cut in the benchmark rate at the end of the ongoing Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:18:10 UTC 7M followers, 2175 engagements
"Aina speaking after Forests pre-season friendly against AS Monaco stressed that the teams achievements last term including a seventh-placed Premier League finish and qualification for European competition" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:25:28 UTC 7M followers, 4953 engagements
"The family of a retired employee of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board Isiaka Ambali has appealed to the state Governor Seyi Makinde to come to their aid in the non-payment of the retirees gratuity after six years" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 01:00:34 UTC 7M followers, 2277 engagements
"Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited says it was the lead issuing house for the N148bn rights issue by Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 04:23:51 UTC 7M followers, 3620 engagements
"Cameroons President Paul Biya said on Sunday that he would be seeking an eighth term in office in Octobers elections in a bid to extend his nearly XX years in power" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 22:33:25 UTC 7M followers, 23.6K engagements
"Chams Holding Company Plc has concluded arrangements to raise N3.99bn from the Nigerian capital market through a rights issue aimed at strengthening its capital base and funding its operations" @MobilePunch on X 2025-06-17 02:31:38 UTC 7M followers, 1632 engagements
"The Nigerian naira extended its recent gains on Monday strengthening to a four-month high against the US dollar to close at 1518/$ on the official market the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 03:19:35 UTC 7M followers, 2710 engagements
"The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria will on Wednesday July XX hold the investiture of Mrs Uto Ukpanah as its 30th President and Chairman of the Governing Council" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 02:21:19 UTC 7M followers, 1825 engagements
"% The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee Mr Taiwo Oyedele has disclosed that only three per cent of informal sector operators can pay taxes in Nigeria" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 15:04:35 UTC 7M followers, 4805 engagements
"The House of Representatives has debunked media reports suggesting that the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission Dr Aisha Garba is being investigated for mismanagement and administrative infractions" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:13:54 UTC 7M followers, 2854 engagements
"Global travel industry players including airlines hotels fintech firms and travel platforms will gather in the Netherlands to showcase cutting-edge innovations and technologies shaping post-pandemic travel recovery" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:06:02 UTC 7M followers, 4602 engagements
"Digital bank PalmPay has once again secured global recognition earning a place on CNBC and Statistas 2025 Top XXX Fintech Companies in the World list" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 08:17:21 UTC 7M followers, 4379 engagements
"The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed Wednesdays trading session on a flat note gaining N67bn in market capitalisation amid mixed sentiment across key sectors" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 00:49:14 UTC 7M followers, 2214 engagements
"The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to national security and protection of critical national infrastructure across the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 00:53:37 UTC 7M followers, 2483 engagements
"The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday gained seven more members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the National Assembly in a renewed defection wave" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 04:05:35 UTC 7M followers, 4643 engagements
"A petroleum tanker carrying 33000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol on Thursday exploded in Ibadan the Oyo State capital" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 08:23:40 UTC 7M followers, 11.1K engagements
"The market has speculated about the involvement of billionaire investor and current chairman of First Holdco Femi Otedola in the N323.4bn block transaction in the holdcos shares" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 02:54:19 UTC 7M followers, 2439 engagements
"NIGERIAS foreign exchange market has reached a crucial point. As the CBN enforces new large capital requirements for Bureau de Change operatorsN2 billion for Tier X and N500 million for Tier 2" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 02:39:50 UTC 7M followers, 3508 engagements
"The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa on Thursday disclosed that Nigeria must as a matter of urgency improve its security strategies in the face of increasing global fragility" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 18:33:34 UTC 7M followers, 4673 engagements
"Oando Plc has announced plans to raise up to N500bn in additional capital through a mix of equity and debt instruments subject to shareholder approval at its upcoming 46th Annual General Meeting" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:52:15 UTC 7M followers, 2661 engagements
"Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Esther Gambo for the alleged theft of a child and murder" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 11:14:22 UTC 7M followers, 3324 engagements
"Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that Nigeria struggled with nerves and confusion during their tense semi-final clash against South Africa" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 04:42:28 UTC 7M followers, 6228 engagements
"The Ekaarun Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Adebayo Akande has called on Nigerians to embrace enduring values unity and service as the foundation for true legacy" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:10:35 UTC 7M followers, 5243 engagements
": The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Population Commission to release its procurement documents to the Network for the Actualization of Social Growth and Viable Development" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 19:38:24 UTC 7M followers, 5203 engagements
"Members of the Olarinde Royal Family of New Oguntedo community Satellite Town Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State have raised an alarm over the alleged forceful takeover of their ancestral land by suspected landgrabbers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 03:05:48 UTC 7M followers, 2331 engagements
"Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has signed the state Hisbah Board Bill into law establishing the Hisbah Board as a statutory body to bring greater social order and moral discipline in the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:28:29 UTC 7M followers, 19.4K engagements
"Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team of the Delta State Police Command have busted a notorious kidnap syndicate under the leadership of one Owei Abebo alias Adusa who was said to have been on the commands watch-list since 2021" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 13:35:40 UTC 7M followers, 4098 engagements
"Energy experts have called for the development of a national framework and strategic collaborations to guarantee sustainable energy access and security in the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 08:01:48 UTC 7M followers, 4220 engagements
"The Russian Federation has offered to increase its annual scholarship quota for Nigerian students from XXX to a potentially higher number pending collaboration with Nigerias Ministry of Education" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 16:19:05 UTC 7M followers, 5034 engagements
"Stakeholders in Africas energy sector have declared that natural gas remains the continents most viable option for bridging its energy access deficit and accelerating industrial growth" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 00:32:49 UTC 7M followers, 4112 engagements
"Zambia womens national team head coach Nora Huptle has admitted that Nigeria were the better side after her teams crushing 5-0 defeat in the ongoing quarter-finals of the Womens Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 06:12:52 UTC 7M followers, 5341 engagements
"A Federal High Court sitting in Kano State has ordered the forfeiture of foreign currencies worth 653m to the Federal Government following the conviction of one Salisu Ahmad for failure to declare the funds upon entering the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 18:37:01 UTC 7M followers, 4645 engagements
"Nigerias Junior DTigress will face Hungary today in the round of XX of the 2025 FIBA U-19 Womens World Cup in Brno Czechia after they lost their final round-robinn game 79-61 to Portugal on Tuesday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 04:07:08 UTC 7M followers, 6366 engagements
"INEC has revealed that it received XX additional letters of intent from groups seeking to register new political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 22:51:49 UTC 7M followers, 3467 engagements
"The Governor of Bayelsa State Senator Douye Diri has urged chairmen of the eight local government areas in the state to key into his administrations efforts to boost agriculture ensure food security and job creation" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 17:22:56 UTC 7M followers, 4517 engagements
"Massimiliano Allegri vowed Monday to rekindle AC Milans former glory as he returned as manager to the faltering Italian giants for a second spell. The Rossoneri had turned to serial winner Allegri after the club slumped to its worst league finish in a decade leading to Sergio Conceicaos axing after five miserable months in charge" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 10:04:56 UTC 7M followers, 4541 engagements
"A former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari Prof. Ibrahim Gambari has described the former leader as a fulfilled man who served Nigeria to the best of his ability" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 10:21:26 UTC 7M followers, 4197 engagements
"The Nigerian team for the event has XX male and XX female athletes as the country hosts about XX African nations for the championships" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 02:21:21 UTC 7M followers, 3328 engagements
"Inter Milan and Atalanta have opened formal dialogue over the transfer of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman but the two Serie A clubs remain far apart in their valuation with the Bergamo side preferring to sell abroad amid interest from Atltico Madrid" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:23:44 UTC 7M followers, 5171 engagements
"One year after unveiling its new identity Rex Insurance has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation service excellence and internal transformation" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 02:27:53 UTC 7M followers, 2178 engagements
"The operations led to the arrest of XX suspected economic saboteurs the deactivation of XX illegal refining sites seizure of five boats and the confiscation of over 350000 litres of stolen petroleum products across the joint operation area" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 02:39:41 UTC 7M followers, 2460 engagements
"Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba clung on Monday even after an election debacle left his coalition without a majority in the upper house as painful new US tariffs loom" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 09:02:53 UTC 7M followers, 4057 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate the newly licensed College of Petroleum and Energy Studies Kaduna later this month according to Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 19:16:27 UTC 7M followers, 6119 engagements
"Nigerias Flying Eagles are gearing up for a fierce showdown against rampant Ivory Coast as both sides square off in the final of the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup today (Wednesday) at the Centre of Excellence in Prampram Ghana" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:27:17 UTC 7M followers, 5466 engagements
"When I am on the field I just want to help the team the best way I can whether it is by scoring or assisting. The fact that we want to win the tournament is a great motivation to bring the trophy back to Nigeria she added" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:22:10 UTC 7M followers, 3219 engagements
"PUNCH SPORTS EXTRA: Super Falcons Beat South Africa Reach WAFCON Final" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 18:05:08 UTC 7M followers, 8233 engagements
"A former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria Osita Okechukwu has said that no current political figure can lay claim to the political legacy of the late President Muhammadu Buhari" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 08:33:33 UTC 7M followers, 5764 engagements
"The Minister of Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has chided the former presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi for serving food at a party he attended recently" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 16:52:27 UTC 7M followers, 59.8K engagements
"Top seeds of the mens and womens singles categories of the ongoing 46th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria National tennis Championship Daniel Adeleye and Khadijat Mohammed have been sent packing from the tournament" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 03:24:31 UTC 7M followers, 3147 engagements
"The illicit substance which came in as part of a consolidated cargo via Ethiopian Airlines from Bangkok through Addis Ababa was intercepted on Monday July X following credible intelligence" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 00:20:53 UTC 7M followers, 3223 engagements
"The result means the Flying Eagles are in the final of the competition and will confront the winner of the second semi-final between Ghana and Ivory Coast in the final" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:16:11 UTC 7M followers, 3243 engagements
"The Presidency has dismissed claims by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso that the North has been neglected under President Bola Tinubus administration" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 09:47:57 UTC 7M followers, 4918 engagements
"The first match of the day will be played between Sunshine Angels and Bayelsa Blue Whales at X am while the second game slated for XX am will see First Bank and Delta Force tango for honours" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:04:09 UTC 7M followers, 2570 engagements
"The Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders in the public service to adhere to the states procurement law" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 00:14:57 UTC 7M followers, 2732 engagements
"A Yoruba Nation advocateSunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to remove his name from its wanted list" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 19:14:28 UTC 7M followers, 16.8K engagements
"According to the police the suspect a second-year student of Material and Metallurgical Engineering from Kogi State had checked into the hotel with the victim on June XX 2025 around 9pm" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-08 09:32:27 UTC 7M followers, 4665 engagements
"A plot of land in Eko Atlantic which was valued at around N180m in the early 2000s has now skyrocketed to over N2bn highlighting the rapid appreciation of prime coastal real estate in Lagos" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 03:44:52 UTC 7M followers, 30.7K engagements
"Amid the wave of defections rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State all XX lawmakers elected on the partys platform in the state House of Assembly have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Ademola Adeleke" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 15:55:59 UTC 7M followers, 4067 engagements
"A global payment solutions provider Verto has launched a new feature called Auto Exchange to help businesses automate currency conversions and simplify cross-border foreign exchange trades" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 03:05:40 UTC 7M followers, 2557 engagements
"Two Nigerians identified simply as Austin and Ayo have been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Durban South Africa" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:31:44 UTC 7M followers, 5876 engagements
"A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a college in the capital Dhaka on Monday killing at least XX people according to the military" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:36:30 UTC 7M followers, 4842 engagements
"Head coach of the Nigeria senior womens cricket team Leke Oyede has dropped four players from the initial 22-player roster for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Namibia after a 14-day open camp in Benin City Edo State" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 02:34:49 UTC 7M followers, 3318 engagements
"Huptles bold statement came after her side sealed second place in Group A with a hard-fought 1-0 win over DR Congo on Saturday evening thanks to an early free-kick from striker Racheal Kundananji" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 06:59:16 UTC 7M followers, 3609 engagements
"A former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has mourned the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari saying Nigeria has lost a real democrat" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 07:08:34 UTC 7M followers, 8942 engagements
"We are expecting a sustained drop in inflation through the second half of the year. This will provide room for the CBN to ease the Monetary Policy Rate which currently stands at XXXX per cent" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 03:18:43 UTC 7M followers, 3369 engagements
": Fatima Buhari the first daughter of late former President Muhammadu Buhari arrived at her fathers Daura residence in tears on Tuesday ahead of his burial. Fatima visibly distraught was consoled by close friends and family members as preparations intensified for the funeral. Other members of the Buhari family also gathered at the Daura home to pay their final respects. Buhari is set to be buried today at his residence after funeral prayers at the Emirs palace. Buhari died on Sunday July XX at a London clinic after a prolonged illness. CredIt: ChannelsTv --- Follow us for more breaking" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 14:33:35 UTC 7M followers, 9794 engagements
"The impact is already being felt. Markets are seeing rising prices on staple foods like yams rice and tomatoes" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 23:24:36 UTC 7M followers, 3194 engagements
"Electric vehicle manufacturer SAGLEV has unveiled its first locally assembled luxury electric SUV the M-HERO in a leap toward achieving renewable and cleaner energy in Nigerias automotive sector" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 01:34:26 UTC 7M followers, 2846 engagements
"The Federal Government is eyeing a XX per cent year-on-year growth in real output targeting an increase in real Gross Domestic Product to N23.2tn by implementing a new bill mandating XX per cent value addition to raw materials before export" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 03:11:36 UTC 7M followers, 3065 engagements
"The Minister of State for Industry John Enoh has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 21:19:36 UTC 7M followers, 4947 engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Final salute: Nigeria bids Buhari emotional farewell === X. Awujales burial frees Yoruba kings from ritual slavery Oluwo === X. Marketers protest as Dangote moves to crash cooking gas price === X. Nigerias oil output soars above OPEC quota === X. NCentral states mobilise joint security to crush bandits === X. Over XXX federal roads completed or in progress-FG === X. Military presidential traditions that framed Buharis burial === X. Court sits today as ex-U-17 player sues NFF === X. Motorists groan over" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 03:47:59 UTC 7M followers, 275.5K engagements
"So This Happened Ep XXX reviews: Nigerian lecturer dies during hotel encounter with student Dr. Olabode Ibikunle a senior lecturer from Prince Abubakar Audu University reportedly died during a sexual encounter with a 22-year-old student in a hotel. The alleged affair ended in tragedy after the man took multiple energy drinks to prepare for the encounter. #SoThisHappened #UniversityScandal #LecturerArrest #AbuseOfPower #NigerianEducationCrisis #PunchNewspapers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 16:37:47 UTC 7M followers, 43.5K engagements
"The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for four unidentified cult members responsible for a deadly attack that claimed the life of a 44-year-old man in the Atan-Ota area of the state on Sunday night" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 04:57:51 UTC 7M followers, 4932 engagements
"Victor Osimhen has rejected fresh approaches to reconsider Al-Hilals 75m offer insisting he will only hold talks with Galatasaray regarding his future despite the Saudi Arabian club matching Napolis asking price" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 00:03:40 UTC 7M followers, 3900 engagements
"An immigrant and cultural centre for Nigerians in the United States the Nigerian Center has planned a press conference to host five Nigerian-American entrepreneurs to share their success stories with immigrants" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 06:41:56 UTC 7M followers, 5320 engagements
"The Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Forces commitment to addressing the plight of retired officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 16:33:44 UTC 7M followers, 3928 engagements
"The African Democratic Congress has called for an immediate end to the state of emergency in Rivers State stating that Vice President Kashim Shettima spoke the truth in his recent remarks" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-11 18:50:39 UTC 7M followers, 18.5K engagements
"So This Happened Episode XXX reveals: CEO caught cheating at Coldplay concert resigns The CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron has officially stepped down after a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert captured him kissing someone who wasnt his partner. The internet went wild the company wiped his name from their leadership page. #SoThisHappened #CEOScandal #ColdplayConcert #OfficeRomanceGoneWrong #CheatingIn4K #PunchNewspapers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 16:35:04 UTC 7M followers, 4170 engagements
"The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria has expressed grief over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari describing him as a labour-friendly president" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 10:09:36 UTC 7M followers, 4402 engagements
"Fitch highlighted that ENG recently completed a tender offer to repurchase $150m of its $300m Eurobond at a slight premium" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 01:05:24 UTC 7M followers, 2420 engagements
"A Magistrate Court sitting in Benin City Edo State has convicted Nuhu Omokide a franchise owner of DHL on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal stealing and unlawful interference with customers parcel" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 02:50:09 UTC 7M followers, 2750 engagements
": NESREA enforcement team sealing the quarry site Dai Jin Jia Investment Limited Aco Airport Road Abuja on Wednesday Credit: Lara Adejoro" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 16:54:37 UTC 7M followers, 3848 engagements
"Every player has a role to play. No one is more important than the team. Our strength lies in unity and everyone is treated with equal respect he said addressing questions over his lineup decisions" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 03:29:35 UTC 7M followers, 3666 engagements
"The Enugu State Police Command has disclosed that one of the XX suspected traffickers recently arrested confessed to buying two children in the state for a total sum of N2.3m" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 02:53:16 UTC 7M followers, 3174 engagements
"The bill also seeks to identify inflated project costs early and ensure value for money a move intended to save money for the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 19:26:49 UTC 7M followers, 18.9K engagements
"A good example is Afreximbank and the African Unions collaborative launch of the Pan African Settlement System a centralised financial infrastructure designed to facilitate secure efficient and cost-effective cross-border payments across Africa" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 02:04:12 UTC 7M followers, 2506 engagements
"Some yet-to-be-identified hoodlums have burgled the official residence of the Ghanaian Ambassador to Nigeria carting away valuables including television sets gas cylinders and bags of rice" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 03:06:05 UTC 7M followers, 4079 engagements
": Alebiosu disclosed this development in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 17:10:58 UTC 7M followers, 7224 engagements
"The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate at XXXX per cent for the third consecutive time in 2025 opting to keep all key policy parameters unchanged" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 03:04:37 UTC 7M followers, 3275 engagements
"He said that the companies were invited to either affirm the allegations or debunk them" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 17:23:43 UTC 7M followers, 4330 engagements
"The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubus external borrowing plan of over $21bn for the 20252026 fiscal cycle paving the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 23:39:43 UTC 7M followers, 14.1K engagements
"Dangote says Nigeria should not be grappling with 4500 to 5000 MW of electricity; instead it should generate up to 60000 MW" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 03:25:08 UTC 7M followers, 179.8K engagements
"Before now I used to visit the CBN every two weeks to lobby for FX. That was the only way to survive" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:02:37 UTC 7M followers, 37.2K engagements
".: The forthcoming NDC XXX will represent a decisive reframing of climate action as a powerful engine for economic growth" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 02:24:36 UTC 7M followers, 3274 engagements
"The National Automotive Design and Development Council has unveiled the National Occupational Standards tailored for the conversion calibration and maintenance of gas-powered and electric vehicles" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 22:52:16 UTC 7M followers, 3569 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari describing the development as a national loss" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 18:15:12 UTC 7M followers, 12K engagements
"- Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday visited Vice President Kashim Shettima and his delegation in London as they paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication Stanley Nkwocha disclosed this in a statement he signed on Monday titled Jonathan Akufo-Addo Visit VP Shettima In London Pay Tribute To Buhari. The former president succumbed to a prolonged illness at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday July XX at a London Clinic according to his family" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 18:58:39 UTC 7M followers, 9974 engagements
"The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress Senator David Mark has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigerias immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 20:07:00 UTC 7M followers, 5841 engagements
"The Abia State Ministry of Power and Public Utilities has released a final draft of the states mini-grid regulation as part of a major move to boost the ongoing reforms in the states power sector in the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 20:07:00 UTC 7M followers, 5618 engagements
"Lasaco Assurance Plc has reported a XX per cent increase in its profit after tax for the year ending 31st December 2024 rising from N1.3bn in 2023 to N1.89bn in 2024" @MobilePunch on X 2025-03-07 03:14:45 UTC 7M followers, 3009 engagements
"Top seed Khadijat Mohammed advanced to the quarter-finals of the 46th CBN National Mens and Open Tennis Championship after defeating Mary Godwin 6-1 6-2 in their third-round womens singles encounter yesterday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 02:38:45 UTC 7M followers, 2569 engagements
"Adeleke said the project has not commenced operation as it has not been connected to the gas grid adding that the plant would provide jobs for over 2000 engineers and other associated workers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 20:04:07 UTC 7M followers, 9333 engagements
": The Federal Government has declared Tuesday July XX 2025 as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari who passed away on Sunday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 15:02:03 UTC 7M followers, 53K engagements
"The firm said that the second season of the InvestBeta Game Show builds on the first edition. It is aimed at equipping young Nigerians with real-world financial skills in a fun relatable and competitive format" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 23:33:26 UTC 7M followers, 3147 engagements
"The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubus external borrowing plan of over $XX billion for the 20252026 fiscal cycle paving the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 15:13:47 UTC 7M followers, 22.3K engagements
"Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Munirat Antoinette Lecky popularly known as Anto Lecky as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 20:26:22 UTC 7M followers, 15.5K engagements
": The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday morning departed London the United Kingdom for Daura Katsina State ahead of a state burial. PUNCH Online reports that the body of the late president was conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force craft. Credit: Channels TV" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 08:50:03 UTC 7M followers, 6015 engagements
"Alexander Isak has communicated his intention to explore a move away from Newcastle United this summer as the club begins reassessing its striking options in the transfer market" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 12:35:00 UTC 7M followers, 4312 engagements
"The policy developed by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation outlines a strategic framework aimed at dismantling systemic barriers faced by women across critical sectors" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 02:12:35 UTC 7M followers, 2766 engagements
"The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has concluded a five-day capacity-building workshop for Information and Public Relations/Public Affairs Officers from the Ministry and its key agencies" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 01:39:12 UTC 7M followers, 2673 engagements
"The Lagos State Government has organised development training for budget and land officers as well as spokespersons in the state public service for the third quarter of the year" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 03:32:38 UTC 7M followers, 3756 engagements
"Furthermore the NCS acknowledges concerns raised by stakeholders over the sustained collection of one per cent Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme fee he said" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:03:02 UTC 7M followers, 2896 engagements
"The curtain comes down on the first edition of FIFAs expanded Club World Cup when reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain face Chelsea in Sundays final at the MetLife Stadium" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 06:54:53 UTC 7M followers, 5202 engagements
"Serie A champions Napoli are said to have pulled the plug on Ademola Lookmans pursuit after failing to reach an agreement with Atalanta in June while the player has also expressed interest in joining rivals Inter Milan instead" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:10:17 UTC 7M followers, 2955 engagements
"A new policy document on Non-State Schools launched by the Federal Ministry of Education last week has pegged the entry age for pupils seeking admission into Junior Secondary Schools after completing six years of primary education at 12" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 02:05:03 UTC 7M followers, 1897 engagements
"Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to obtain security clearance before visiting the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 00:06:29 UTC 7M followers, 28.4K engagements
"A 71-year-old ex-banker and lawyer Dr Olusegun Fredrick Bolaji is among the XXX graduands of Babcock University Ilisan who bagged doctorate degrees in different fields of study at this years convocation slated for Sunday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 13:13:47 UTC 7M followers, 3004 engagements
"The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chinese national Chen Gaochong who had been on the run for tax fraud-related offences amounting to about five million Chinese Yuan" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-10 19:24:09 UTC 7M followers, 5391 engagements
"Nwabuisi told the court that Iguma used his social media platform to post unverified and defamatory statements against the founder of real estate company PWAN Group Dr. Augustine Onwumere" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 00:00:06 UTC 7M followers, 2696 engagements
"Former President Muhammadu Buhari who passed away earlier today (Sunday) played a significant role in Nigerias political and military history over a span of four decades" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 18:12:28 UTC 7M followers, 7051 engagements
"The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday backed the position of Governor Monday Okpebholo warning Peter Obi from coming into the state without security clearance" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 07:18:48 UTC 7M followers, 15.2K engagements
"HP Inc. and Google have partnered with UpSkill Universe to launch the Skills for Business programme; a new initiative aimed at providing free digital and business skills training to 10000 small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria and South Africa" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:20:47 UTC 7M followers, 3446 engagements
"The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies on Tuesday pledged to collaborate with the National Examination Council the West African Examination Council the National Business and Technical Examinations Board" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 15:30:58 UTC 7M followers, 3613 engagements
"The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced plans to delist no fewer than XXX Computer-Based Test centres over alleged manipulation and activities that compromise its monitoring of examination processes" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-09 00:32:27 UTC 7M followers, 3952 engagements
"Nigerias Super Falcons on Tuesday secured a spot in the final of the Womens Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africas Banyana Banyana in a tense semi-final clash" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 18:06:45 UTC 7M followers, 7577 engagements
"Super Falcons will be looking to close out the group phase in style when they take on Algeria on Sunday (today) PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 00:03:53 UTC 7M followers, 3357 engagements
"Kano State has demanded the creation of an additional state from its current boundaries and the establishment of XX new local government areas as part of far-reaching proposals submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 04:06:38 UTC 7M followers, 3847 engagements
"The Ondo Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested three persons in connection with the alleged abduction and killing of two students of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 23:58:46 UTC 7M followers, 2385 engagements
"The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has unveiled plans to introduce a new housing initiative aimed at providing Nigerians living abroad with secure access to real estate investment opportunities in the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 14:00:18 UTC 7M followers, 4045 engagements
"Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announced its plan to raise up to $250m in Additional Tier X capital through a private placement of contingent convertible notes" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-11 01:24:14 UTC 7M followers, 4129 engagements
"Craneburg EKSG Motorway Company Plc has listed its N32.5bn 20-year XX per cent senior guaranteed fixed-rate infrastructure bond on the Nigerian Exchange Limited" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:31:17 UTC 7M followers, 3857 engagements
"Lafarge Africa a leading cement and building solutions company announced a stellar performance for H1 2025 demonstrating significant growth across key financial metrics" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 09:17:54 UTC 7M followers, 4684 engagements
"President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Emir of Gusau Dr Ibrahim Bello who passed away on Friday morning in Abuja at the age of 71" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 12:18:01 UTC 7M followers, 3870 engagements
"Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modri has penned an emotional message marking his departure from the club after XX years describing the Spanish giants as my home forever" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-12 21:27:21 UTC 7M followers, 6353 engagements
"The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has welcomed the emergence of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the party" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 17:37:49 UTC 7M followers, 7415 engagements
"But a situation where government is taking our resources and dumping them in one part of the country and other parts of the country are left just like thatI dont believe that is the right thing to do by the government itself he added" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 03:23:12 UTC 7M followers, 3124 engagements
"Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has arrived the National Assembly as her supporters converge at the entrance to await her" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 11:33:52 UTC 7M followers, 7503 engagements
"- Tinubu on Wednesday evening held a closed-door meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the National Executive Council meeting of the party scheduled to be held Thursday (today)" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 01:21:07 UTC 7M followers, 2707 engagements
"The Dangote oil refinery has begun exporting Premium Motor Spirit to other countries of the world" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 13:21:50 UTC 7M followers, 10.6K engagements
"The House of Representatives is seeking an end to the patronage of private schools and hospitals by the children and wards of public and civil servants" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 22:09:22 UTC 7M followers, 16.3K engagements
". The Nigerian stock market continued on a positive note on Wednesday adding N1.44 trillion to its value" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-16 21:26:14 UTC 7M followers, 8634 engagements
"For those that are wondering why I haven't been snapping BTS in the changing room theres one person in the media team thats been saying I havent been capturing the right stuff. So theres no more BTS Iwobi said in the video" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 03:11:38 UTC 7M followers, 2477 engagements
"Kelechi Iheanacho may have a fresh opportunity to revive his career in Mexico after being deemed surplus to requirements at Sevilla PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 02:25:34 UTC 7M followers, 10.6K engagements
"Kwankwaso also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of lopsided allocation of scarce resources between the two regions of the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 22:58:00 UTC 7M followers, 7771 engagements
"The African Democratic Congress has welcomed President Bola Tinubu back to Nigeria while calling for clarity on his unexplained five-day absence following the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro Brazil" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 14:52:14 UTC 7M followers, 8255 engagements
"Super Falcons players visited South Africas Gabriela Salgado in hospital on Wednesday a day after the winger sustained a traumatic injury during the Womens Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Casablanca" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 03:48:47 UTC 7M followers, 4362 engagements
"The Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has expressed deep grief over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari who died Sunday in London at 4:30 pm following a prolonged illness" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 20:04:30 UTC 7M followers, 5651 engagements
"Victor Osimhen is on the verge of completing a permanent return to Galatasaray after the Turkish champions reached an agreement with Napoli for the Nigerian strikers services PUNCH Sports Extra reports" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 05:53:30 UTC 7M followers, 4811 engagements
"The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority has selected Nextier Liberia as its lead transaction advisor to spearhead the ambitious Green Education City project" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 20:57:51 UTC 7M followers, 6743 engagements
"The Federal Government has unveiled plans to cultivate X million hectares of farmland and produce 460000 metric tons of soybeans within two years as part of a broader strategy to boost food security reduce import dependence" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 18:55:54 UTC 7M followers, 4721 engagements
"Geregu Power Plc has reported a profit after tax of N20.18bn for the half year ended June XX 2025 slightly higher than the N20.01bn recorded in the same period of 2024" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 03:24:04 UTC 7M followers, 2375 engagements
"The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors has said bridging the nations infrastructure gap will require a significant annual investment of $150bn from both public and private sectors" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 06:53:18 UTC 7M followers, 4718 engagements
"The Legal Adviser of ARPON Adekunle Iwalaiye said the retired officers deserve to be paid living pension away from the crumbs they receive monthly" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 16:36:33 UTC 7M followers, 6006 engagements
"The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of Nigerias immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 20:06:19 UTC 7M followers, 5902 engagements
"The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the wife of the Vice President Nana Shettima on the occasion of her 50th birthday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 09:23:56 UTC 7M followers, 4798 engagements
"Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldnt miss this morning X. Post-NEC meetings: APC PDP set stage for epic 2027 face-off === X. States slashing power tariff must pay subsidy NERC === X. XX villagers policeman killed in Plateau attacks === X. Natasha to serve out suspension as Senate enters recess === X. Nigeria harbours XX% of WAfricas XXX million illegal arms CDS === X. APC power chess: Yilwatda pick brightens Shettima NEasts 2027 chances === X. Makinde unveils new Oyo tourist hub masterplan === X. New contractors invited to fast-track $2.8bn pipeline completion" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 03:45:01 UTC 7M followers, 200K engagements
"- . . On one hand more states could mean more representation closer governance and a chance for each region to finally shine its unique culture and heritage. But on the flip side it could mean we are just multiplying problems. More states more politicians more budgets to "chop" Is this a genuine push for progress or just another power play" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-04 19:20:30 UTC 7M followers, 188.9K engagements
"The two victims identified simply as Austin and Ayo were reportedly shot dead at close range by masked gunmen in Durban" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 16:10:15 UTC 7M followers, 4747 engagements
"- The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with murder and armed robbery cases in different parts of the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 06:17:05 UTC 7M followers, 4625 engagements
"The Lagos State Butchers Association has attributed the recent spike in beef prices to transportation challenges caused by flooding in the northern part of the country" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 15:00:59 UTC 7M followers, 6774 engagements
"At least XX states of the federation are yet to implement the 65-year retirement policy for teachers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:32:55 UTC 7M followers, 4586 engagements
"Repentant cultists and the Ayen Community in Edo State have called on the Inspector-General of Police to intervene in the operation of its SWAT team who they claim is colluding with suspected cult leaders in Edo to release suspects from custody" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 03:19:56 UTC 7M followers, 3033 engagements
"The Anambra State Government has completed the construction of a beltway with the fourth dual carriageway thereby linking four major cities and allowing easy flow of traffic across the areas" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 15:28:39 UTC 7M followers, 5246 engagements
"Amid public criticism the University of Ibadan has insisted that the four-semester rustication of two students over gross misconduct particularly unruly behaviour remains in force" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 01:41:13 UTC 7M followers, 1936 engagements
"Speaking with The PUNCH on why they plan to cut tariffs in their jurisdictions the states said the motive was to make life better for the masses" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 11:40:48 UTC 7M followers, 4476 engagements
"A 29-year-old woman Owoeye Tobi has been sentenced to XX years in prison with hard labour by the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City Edo State for unlawful possession of various narcotic drugs" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-24 02:17:04 UTC 7M followers, 2526 engagements
"Over 5000 resident doctors abandoned exams for overseas jobs NPMCN registrar #punchhealthwise" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 20:10:33 UTC 7M followers, 7447 engagements
"The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria Professor Abdullahi Usman has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of former President Muhammadu Buhari and renowned industrialist Alhaji Aminu Dentate" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 12:54:54 UTC 7M followers, 6694 engagements
"The naira closed the past week weaker than the previous one as it depreciated by XXXX per cent week-on-week to settle at 1532.34/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:28:01 UTC 7M followers, 3112 engagements
"Fadairo stated The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Ejigbo Station received a distress call over the weekend reporting an individual trapped inside a well."" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 05:18:29 UTC 7M followers, 9244 engagements
"Omukoro was kidnapped on June XX in Yenagoa and was held for XX days before he was rescued through the joint effort of security agencies in the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 20:28:44 UTC 7M followers, 5931 engagements
"Six dead bodies were evacuated from the scene of a ghastly auto crash on top of the ever-busy Udu Bridge in Delta State on Monday afternoon as a truck rammed into a broken-down trailer" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 07:11:23 UTC 7M followers, 3627 engagements
"Alhaji Musa Halilu the immediate younger brother of former First Lady Aisha Buhari has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari describing him as a father figure and mentor who deeply influenced his life" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 16:39:27 UTC 7M followers, 4876 engagements
"The US-based sprinter beat Olympian Enoch Adegoke who finished second in 10.25s to take the topspot in a race that signalled an important step forward in Olatundes blossoming career" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 08:08:32 UTC 7M followers, 3792 engagements
"Retired police officers have reaffirmed their commitment to embark on a nationwide protest today July XX 2025 insisting that their action is devoid of any political agenda and solely focused on pressing for their exit from the pension scheme" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 01:53:48 UTC 7M followers, 1920 engagements
"The anti-graft agency said the centre known as Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom was located inside the Doofco Palace building behind Government College Umuahia" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 09:31:53 UTC 7M followers, 5400 engagements
"More than 6000 global leaders including heads of state ministers investors agripreneurs researchers and development partners are expected to gather in Dakar Senegal this August for the 19th edition of the Africa Food Systems Forum the organisers said on Tuesday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 01:22:38 UTC 7M followers, 2892 engagements
"Inflation has serious negative impacts on cost and standard of living and if allowed to persist deepens poverty. Under intense inflation the middle class shrinks as some members of that class have moved down to the poverty level and a group in the poverty class enters the poverty trap" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-14 05:57:11 UTC 7M followers, 4452 engagements
"As the Gencos and Discos attacked Enugu State over its move on Monday the state insisted on its decision stressing that it followed all required processes to arrive at the new N160/kWh power tariff for Band A consumers" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:15:10 UTC 7M followers, 3659 engagements
"Fidelity Bank is set to empower XXX entrepreneurs across the country with digital tools designed to streamline operations boost productivity and drive sustainable growth" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-25 01:58:50 UTC 7M followers, 1448 engagements
"We wish to state that the Chairman of FirstHoldCo Mr. Femi Otedola did not purchase any of the shares in question nor did the Federal Government of Nigeria nor any of its Agencies acquire the shares in Trust the statement partly reads" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 21:12:16 UTC 7M followers, 6746 engagements
"The Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has said that the legacies of the late former president General (Retd) Muhammadu Buhari can not be forgotten" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 07:57:17 UTC 7M followers, 4498 engagements
"Moniepoint Inc. has been named among the worlds top fintech companies by CNBC reinforcing its position as a key driver of financial inclusion across Africa" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:20:55 UTC 7M followers, 3654 engagements
"The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for their involvement in a self-orchestrated kidnap and a foiled extortion attempt in the state" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 00:59:49 UTC 7M followers, 2010 engagements
"Presidential aide Dada Olusegun has criticised the United Kingdoms Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch over her recent comments on Nigerian citizenship" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 09:05:29 UTC 7M followers, 6523 engagements
"The acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Ali Dalori on Friday said the opposition was using the countrys security challenge to incite Nigerians against President Bola Tinubus administration" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 05:45:22 UTC 7M followers, 30.3K engagements
"Gunmen suspected to be cultists have shot dead the Vice Chairman of Obelle Council of Chiefs in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State Ferdinand Dabiri on Saturday evening" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-20 16:36:08 UTC 7M followers, 6177 engagements
"The trial court held that the counterclaim constituted an abuse of court process having regard to AMCONs multiple suits on the same subject matter including Suit No. FHC/L/CS/218/2014 in which AMCON had failed to secure declaratory reliefs" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-18 02:15:59 UTC 7M followers, 1687 engagements
"- Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba could face a suspension after withdrawing from Major League Soccers All-Star game multiple US media reports said on Wednesday" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-23 19:01:24 UTC 7M followers, 4397 engagements
"The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted another shipment of factory-fitted female lipsticks packed with illicit substances at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-13 09:25:47 UTC 7M followers, 5303 engagements
"Okeke Chinedu from Anambra state has emerged the top scorer of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination with XXX score" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-08 12:37:00 UTC 7M followers, 302.4K engagements
"Umahi also revealed how Buhari liked Abakaliki rice which he (as governor) always sent to him during and after he left office" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-17 20:17:33 UTC 7M followers, 16.5K engagements
"Nigerians spent at least $29.29bn on foreign medical expenses during the eight years of former President Muhammadu Buharis administration The PUNCH reports. This translates to an annual spending of about $3.6bn during the review period" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 02:19:19 UTC 7M followers, 2180 engagements
"The Omoluabi Progressives a group that has ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as its patron has said the debts incurred by him when he governed the state between 2010 and 2018 were not borne out of recklessness or indulgence" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-15 18:15:41 UTC 7M followers, 7489 engagements
"According to Volume X of the State of Lagos Housing Market report Lagos and Ogun collectively face more than 500000 land scam incidents each year underscoring a deep-rooted challenge in land administration and real estate transactions" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 03:01:38 UTC 7M followers, 2628 engagements
"Tehran on Monday accused Britain France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-21 09:37:10 UTC 7M followers, 4731 engagements
"The semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup delivered football at its finest and across Nigeria fans tuned in live on StarTimes to witness the drama unfold" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-12 02:50:38 UTC 7M followers, 5534 engagements
"The Niger State Islamic Education Trust has donated a borehole to the Christian Association of Nigeria secretariat in Minna" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-22 03:17:00 UTC 7M followers, 3512 engagements
"Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is reportedly suffering from a calf problem that could leave him sidelined for a few weeks amid ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Inter Milan" @MobilePunch on X 2025-07-19 01:42:02 UTC 7M followers, 3383 engagements