Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emmanuel Okogba, as published by Vanguard · · 1 min read
By Kayode Akinmade The sweeping defeat suffered by President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the November 3 American midterm elections has predictably provided fresh ammunition for Nigeria’s opposition politicians, who are already attempting to draw parallels between the political fortunes of...
News
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has defended the distribution of millions of naira to her constituents under her empowerment programme, saying she has yet to receive… Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-tackles-obi-kwankwaso-group-over-cash-gift...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
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As the dry season approaches, nephrologists have warned that severe dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and trigger acute kidney injury, urging Nigerians to maintain adequate fluid intake. Read More: https://punchng.com/severe-dehydration-may-trigger-kidney-injury-sa...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
safety
Three persons have been killed and seven others injured in two separate road crashes along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway and the Ota–Idiroko Road in Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-die-in-ogun-road-crashes/...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
parks
Former National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has warned the Nigeria Democratic Congress against allowing individuals and support groups to raise funds for its 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, without the party’s knowledge and approval. Read More: https://pun...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
Local
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Ikeja Local Government Chapter, has honoured the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, James Faleke, and the Ikeja… Read More: https://punchng.com/faleke-lagos-lg-boss-bag-awards/...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
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Nigerian music producer, Alexander Uwaifo, popularly known as Andre Vibez, has said artistes need mental strength to withstand the pressures of the music industry, urging emerging musicians to… Read More: https://punchng.com/afrobeats-artistes-need-mental-strength-to-survive-pres...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
government
On Saturday, September 18, 2010, Goodluck Jonathan stood at Eagle Square, Abuja, and told Nigerians what would become the rallying cry for his campaign in the 2011 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/taxis-cows-shoes-and-nigerias-grass-to-grace-politics/...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
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The controversy surrounding the death of popular Nigerian comedian and broadcaster, Gbenga Adeboye, has resurfaced 23 years after his demise, following a recent interview granted by his widow… Read More: https://punchng.com/23-years-after-gbenga-adeboyes-family-widow-renew-hostil...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
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At some point in the story, the narrator would get to the name, Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of the United States, perhaps adding, “Saviour of democracy.” No, it did not begin that way. Read More: https://punchng.com/what-nigeria-must-learn-from-the-us-midterms/...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
government
The Lagos State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, George Ashiru, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the party’s chances of winning the state in the 2027 elections ADC has attracted considerable… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagosians-not-happy-with-apc-govt-ready-for-chan...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
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Naomi Chima profiles Nigerians occupying influential positions in the United Nations and contributing to global efforts in development, diplomacy, peacebuilding and sustainable energy Amina Mohammed… Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-united-nations-shaping-global-polici...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026
government
The exclusion of the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s list of candidates has placed his 2027… Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-how-pdp-crisis-threatens-adebutus-ogun-gov-amb...
The Punch · Nov 8, 2026