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The Nigerian Air Force has released the full list of the 25 victims, including five crew and 20 passengers, who died in its aircraft crash in Ondo State.

Lionel Messi is set to play his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, marking the end of his 21-year international career at 39.

The Debt Management Office has offered two new FGN savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit on behalf of the Federal Government.

An APC chieftain, Gloria Akobundu, has urged women to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, stating that Nigeria is on a path to greatness.

Read today’s top Nigerian news, including a NAF plane crash in Ondo, Dangote refinery halting petrol sales to importers, and Wike on Tinubu’s re-election.

About 70% of Nigerian children under 10 cannot read or understand a simple sentence, highlighting a deepening learning crisis, an official has said.

Governor Umo Eno has appointed Professor Philip Afaha as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Akwa Ibom State University of Education.

The Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, has expelled a student for fighting and rusticated two others for various acts of misconduct.

Israel’s defence minister has put the military on high alert for the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, warning of a heavy price for any harm.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike states President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is constantly on his mind, urging Rivers residents to support him.

Apostle Sam Adegoke of Elijah Generation Church in Akure has stepped back from public ministry after apologising for past sexual affairs before his marriag Read More: https://punchng.com/newlywed-pastor-steps-back-from-ministry-after-apologising-over-past…

Jim Bakker, the American televangelist whose career collapsed over a sex scandal and fraud conviction, has died at the age of 86, his wife announced.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to major marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its product with imported grades.

The average prices of petrol and diesel have risen by 86 per cent in eight months, reaching N1,378/litre and N1,899/litre respectively, a new report says.

A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Kamoru Omokoye, has been shot dead by suspected cultists at Abijo Bus Stop in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.

The Super Eagles will have 19 players for their friendly against Russia after seven players, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, withdrew from the squad.

US President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad for Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-approves-firing-squad-execution-of-us-army-base-shooter/

Josien Mercantile Ltd has terminated its appointment as the Nigerian distributor for Rémy Cointreau, citing a softening of consumer demand in the cognac ca Read More: https://punchng.com/josien-terminates-remy-cointreau-distribution-partnership-following-…

The Palace of His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Ganiyu Ajiboye Busari, the Alágo-Oja of Ago-Oja, issues this official public clarification regarding the identity, historical heritage, and traditional status of the Ago-Oja community.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing drivers to use tax-exempt red-dyed diesel on public roads to lower surging fuel prices.

Nigeria has risen four places to eighth in Bloomberg’s latest Africa investment risk ranking, driven by President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms.

The US is monitoring a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia after a lab worker died, leading to a hospital quarantine and 200 people under observation Read More: https://punchng.com/us-tracks-suspected-russian-plague-scare-200-under-observation/

The Nigeria Football Federation has explained why Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika and others withdrew from the Super Eagles squad for the Russia friendly.

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says fuel subsidy removal helped the Tinubu administration raise $500m for Lagos airport reconstruction and other projects.

Nigerian teachers demand improved welfare, better working conditions and safer schools as the Federal Government and state governors pledge continued suppo Read More: https://punchng.com/teachers-demand-better-welfare-as-fg-govs-pledge-support/

The Federal Government has directed all MDAs to enforce a mandatory 14-day standstill period before executing public procurement contracts to boost transpa Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-mandates-14-day-standstill-before-contract-execution/

Oil prices slipped on Monday after Middle East exports rose and G7 nations pledged to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel from emergency reserv Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-slip-as-g7-plans-reserve-release/

A report by Orodata Science reveals only 22 of 290 supposedly revitalised Primary Healthcare Centres in six Nigerian states have functional ambulances.

The Young Executive Forum has awarded full-session tuition scholarships to 10 financially disadvantaged students of Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.

The Guild of Medical Directors has called for stronger infection prevention and control in hospitals after a survey of 415 Lagos facilities found 48.8% ina Read More: https://punchng.com/medical-directors-demand-stronger-infection-control-in-hospitals/

Fidson Healthcare Plc has been selected to manufacture a generic version of Roche’s influenza drug, baloxavir marboxil, for supply to 129 countries.

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria and Health Emergency Initiative have inaugurated a board to expand healthcare access for vulnerable Nigerians.

Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals has urged Nigerians to prioritise their cardiovascular health through regular exercise, health checks, and healthy eating habits.

The Gombe State Police Command has begun investigating the alleged assault of Inspector Ibrahim Musa by an Area Commander, ACP Alex Gwaza, over disobedienc Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-alleged-assault-of-gombe-inspector-by-area-commander/

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has adopted a motion to establish more Sexual Assault Referral Centres to improve care for SGBV survivors in the state.

Teachers in Gombe State have lamented their poor welfare, inadequate salaries, and the rising cost of living on World Teachers’ Day, urging the government Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-tutors-lament-poor-welfare-on-world-teachers-day/

The Nigerian Law Society has secured institutional membership of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, an organisation promoting the rule of law across nat Read More: https://punchng.com/nls-secures-cla-membership/

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued two victims abducted by armed terrorists along the Anka–Gadan Manya Road in Zamfara State during a patrol.

The Kebbi State NLC has backed Governor Nasir Idris, dismissing promises made by ADC governorship candidate Abubakar Malami on workers’ welfare as baseless Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-nlc-backs-idris-says-malamis-promises-are-political-statements/

Victory Life Bible Church has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering members through its entrepreneurship and business development initiatives.

Maryam Umar, a 26-year-old woman born without arms, has graduated from Gombe State University after receiving a N1.68m ASUU scholarship.

A violent clash between youths and vigilante members in Kpakungu, Minna, has led to the death of two people, with many others injured.

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the high cost of living, especially fuel and food Read More: https://punchng.com/can-urges-tinubu-to-reduce-fuel-food-prices/

A project in Taraba State is training livestock farmers and host communities in Alternative Dispute Resolution to prevent conflicts over land and water.

The Emir of Gwanara, Abdullahi Sabi Idris Kotokogi II, has urged the Baruten people to sustain peace and unity for development during the annual Gaani Fest Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-emir-urges-unity-peace-for-development/

An NGO, Street in Child of Nigeria, has provided life-saving integrated protection services to 66,000 women and children in three Borno LGAs.

The Federal Government is processing a N1.7bn balance for its tertiary institutions staff loan after disbursing N13.3bn to 7,450 beneficiaries.

A new report shows kidnappers in Nigeria demanded N81.9bn but collected N11.4bn in ransom between July 2023 and June 2026, abducting 20,115 people.

EandC Legal has launched ‘The Founder Room’, an initiative providing startup founders with confidential support, including medical and mental health care.

The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Limited is considering investing in the Dangote refinery to diversify its portfolio and sustain returns for police retire Read More: https://punchng.com/npf-pensions-eyes-dangote-refinery-investments/