The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, says algorithms will not decide the 2027 general elections, insisting the choice rests solely with Nigerian voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/algorithms-wont-decide-2027-elections-says-inec-chair/
News
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has approved plans to build a new eastern-western electricity grid as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s recurring power grid collapses. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this...
parks
Lagos Accord leaders have urged Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his loyalty following reports of his appointment to Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-campaign-accord-leaders-urge-adeleke-to-clarify-loyalty/...
News
The IMF has warned Nigeria against reinstating blanket petrol subsidies, advising the government to instead provide targeted financial aid to vulnerable ho Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-warns-nigeria-against-subsidy-return/...
government
President Tinubu says he may not attend every APC campaign rally ahead of the 2027 elections, citing the demands of governance, Nigeria’s financial obligations and the need to attract long-term investors. The post 2027: Tinubu to skip some APC campaign rallies, cites governance d...
safety
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered more components from its aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as multi-agency search operations continue. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-naf-recovers-more-aircraft-components/...
safety
Pig farmers in Ogun State have lost over N5bn to an African Swine Fever outbreak, prompting the state government to alert federal authorities for support. Read More: https://punchng.com/swine-fever-ogun-alerts-fg-as-farmers-lose-n5bn/...
News
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri As the number of death row inmates in the country continues to swell, stakeholders in the justice sector and concerned foreign missions have nonetheless commended Nigeria for going ten consecutive years without a state execution. The Nigerian Correctional Se...
News
The Nigeria Customs Service at MMIA has urged courier companies to address unnecessary delays of imported parcels before they are presented for assessment. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-urges-couriers-to-address-parcel-delays/...
News
Engineers are calling for collaboration between government and industry to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition and improve electricity supply for growth Read More: https://punchng.com/engineers-advocate-collaboration-to-drive-nigerias-energy-transition/...
News
A former IYC President, Udengs Eradiri, has urged state governors to comply with President Tinubu’s directive to reduce high transport costs for Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-iyc-president-urges-govs-to-ensure-cheaper-transport-cost/...
News
Presidential aide on Power, Lanre Babalola, says Nigeria’s high electricity tariffs reflect about 40% operational losses and system inefficiencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-tariffs-reflect-40-losses-inefficiencies-presidential-aide/...
Local
Pistis Foundation is holding a free medical and surgical outreach for underserved communities in Lagos from October 19 to 23, offering various services. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-takes-free-medical-outreach-to-lagos/...
