The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced that its presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, respectively, are expected to recommend nominees for several key positions within the Presidential Campaign Council, PCC. These include the positions of Direc...
government
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers : 1. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cleared Kingsley Chinda for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Chinda was listed as number five on the 19-man list released by the electoral c...
safety
The Ogun State Government has arrested and charged a suspected land grabber, Najeem Osolake, after a PUNCH report on his threats to a businesswoman. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-arrests-land-grabber-after-punch-report/...
News
NAFDAC has raised an alarm over the illegal movement of banned and unregistered pesticides across Nigeria’s borders, warning of severe public health risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/banned-pesticides-flooding-nigerian-markets-nafdac/...
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The PDP blamed the ruling APC's desperation for Mr Adebutu's exclusion. The post 2027: PDP reacts to Adebutu’s exclusion from governorship candidates’ list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
News
A Nigerian-born cybersecurity graduate shares his story of securing admission to four foreign universities but being unable to attend due to financial cons Read More: https://punchng.com/got-admitted-to-four-foreign-varsities-but-couldnt-afford-to-leave-nigeria-cybersecurity-grad...
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The Tinubu administration has extended a petrol discount at NNPC stations and proposed measures to stabilise prices. Atiku Abubakar advocates support for domestic refineries. The post EXPLAINER: Tinubu’s petrol relief plan, Atiku’s subsidy proposal — how they differ, who pays app...
parks
•About 40 abducted in one year By Nnamdi Ojiego The abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Imo State has brought into sharper focus the growing danger facing young Nigerians travelling to or from orientation camps and places of primary a...
government
•.as restructuring agitation resurfaces ahead of polls By Dayo Johnson, Dapo Akinrefon, Olasukanmi Akoni, Dickson Omobola, Rotimi Ojomoye, Deola Badru Barely three months to the 2027 general elections, the controversy generated by the position of the Igbo Leaders of Thought, ILT,...
Local
Lagos residents fear foodborne illnesses from contaminated meat sold in dirty markets like Oko-Oba Abattoir and Mile 12 due to unhygienic handling. Read More: https://punchng.com/dirty-markets-lagos-residents-fear-eating-contaminated-meat/...
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The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the improved and uninterrupted electricity supply in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-supply-oluwo-lauds-tinubu/...
safety
Chevening alumni in Nigeria launch a road safety initiative to train 250 community members in emergency post-crash response on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read More: https://punchng.com/chevening-alumni-train-250-in-road-safety/...
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The NBBF electoral committee has cleared four presidential aspirants for its October 15 congress in Abuja, disqualifying one for late submission. Read More: https://punchng.com/nbbf-electoral-committee-completes-screening-of-candidates/...
