The National Identity Management Commission has outlined how Nigerians can download their NIN slips free through its NINAuth application.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his pledge to restore fuel subsidy and reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has become the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history with 14 goals.

The Senate is considering a bill proposing jail terms and fines for hospitals that reject emergency patients.

President Bola Tinubu has departed Saudi Arabia after completing his Umrah pilgrimage.

JAMB has identified five common mistakes candidates should avoid ahead of the 2027 UTME.

Tinubu has recalled working as a taxi driver in the United States to finance his university education.

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1. How to download your NIN slip free — NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission has explained how Nigerians can download their National Identification Number slips without visiting enrolment centres or paying third-party agents. Users are required to download the NINAuth application, select the NIN Slip option and complete facial authentication before downloading the document.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/how-to-download-your-nin-slip-free-nimc/

2. 2027: Atiku vows to restore fuel subsidy, reopen borders

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petrol subsidy and reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027. He said his proposed intervention would be targeted, transparently funded and focused on domestic refining, while arguing that reopening the borders would revive cross-border trade and support businesses.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-vows-to-restore-fuel-subsidy-reopen-borders/

3. Lamine Yamal becomes highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has become the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history after taking his tally to 14 goals. The 19-year-old achieved the milestone during Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, surpassing Kylian Mbappé’s previous record. Former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni also features among the competition’s top teenage scorers, with five goals.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-highest-scoring-teenagers-in-ucl-history-report/

4. Senate proposes six-month jail term, N300,000 fine for hospitals rejecting emergency patients

The Senate is considering a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term, a fine of up to N300,000, or both on hospitals that reject emergency patients or violate proposed treatment standards. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the proposed amendment to the National Health Act would require hospitals to assess emergency patients within 15 minutes and begin initial stabilisation within 30 minutes of arrival.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/senate-proposes-jail-n30000-fine-for-hospitals-rejecting-emergency-patients/

5. Tinubu departs Saudi Arabia for Nigeria after Umrah

President Bola Tinubu has departed Jeddah for Abuja after completing a week-long Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. His visit included prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and a rare opportunity to enter the Holy Ka’abah, where he prayed for Nigeria’s peace, unity and prosperity.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/tinubu-departs-saudi-arabia-for-nigeria-after-umrah/

6. 2027 UTME: Five common mistakes candidates must avoid

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has identified five mistakes prospective candidates should avoid ahead of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. They include late preparation, poor choice of course and institution, incorrect subject combinations, failure to follow official announcements and errors in personal information during registration.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/2027-utme-five-common-mistakes-candidates-must-avoid/

7. ‘I drove taxi in US to fund my university education’ — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has recalled working as a taxi driver and taking up other jobs in the United States to finance his university education. He said he postponed starting school to save money and that the experience shaped his belief in expanding access to education. The President also disclosed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund had provided more than N372bn in student loans.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/i-drove-taxi-in-us-to-fund-my-university-education-tinubu/

8. Obi condemns attack on campaign convoy in Calabar

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned an attack on his campaign convoy by suspected thugs in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident reportedly occurred hours before he spoke at a town hall meeting, with attackers smashing the windscreens and side mirrors of some campaign buses. Obi has warned against political violence ahead of the 2027 general election.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-condemns-attack-on-convoy-in-criver/