Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has declared that he will contest in the 2027 general elections. Uzodimma made the declaration on Wednesday at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) in Abuja. DA...
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised opposition politicians seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, questioning their ability to govern Nigeria when they struggle to maintain unity within their own political parties. Shettima made the remarks on We...
business
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is advancing plans for its initial public offering (IPO) as it implements governance reforms and addresses financial reporting gaps identified by its advisers ahead of a potential capital market listing. The post NNPC ad...
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The Nigerian Senate has called for the urgent rehabilitation of the Onitsha–Ogbaru–Ndoni Federal Highway, which links Anambra State to Rivers State. The resolution followed a motion pursuant to Orders 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Orders, sponsored by the senator representing ...
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More than 87,000 children received outpatient treatment for acute malnutrition in Katsina between January and August 2026, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The post Over 87,000 children treated for malnutrition in Katsina in eight months – MSF appeared first on Premiu...
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The Nigerian equities market returned to positive territory on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as investor wealth expanded by N103.90 billion in a single trading session, lifting the total market capitalization of listed equities to N160.81 trillion. The post NGX rebounds, investors...
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“A leader that says ‘I'll do the right thing, even when it's not popular’. There are so very few of them, and our president is not saying it; he's doing it, he's doing it even with pre-election (concerns),” Mr Oyedele said. The post Why Nigeria is lucky to have Tinubu as leader n...
safety
Following a fatal NAF aircraft crash in Ondo State, the Chief of the Air Staff has ordered stricter flight safety oversight across the Nigerian Air Force. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-naf-chief-orders-stricter-flight-safety-checks/...
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Prominent Turkish football expert Hüseyin Özkök has urged Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk to address Victor Osimhen’s persistent offside problems. The call comes after the Nigerian forward endured a disappointing night during Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Barcelon...
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Residents and motorists in Edo State have condemned the 12-hour traffic diversion imposed by the state government ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that the First Lady will visit the state on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to commission c...
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By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered a halt to further development on a disputed parcel of land in Umundoche community, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, pending the resolution of a petition alleging ill...
schools
The gymnastics competition ranked as one of the best in West Africa is expected to bring together athletes from schools and clubs, as organisers seek to expand participation and improve opportunities for young gymnasts. The post GYMFEST Championship returns to Lagos for third edi...
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Three abducted staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Oyo State have regained their freedom after six days in captivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-abducted-crin-staff-regain-freedom-in-oyo/...
