Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nwafor, as published by Vanguard · · 1 min read
By Chidinma Chukwu, ABUJA A new report by ThinkBusiness Africa has warned that the proposed increase in Nigeria’s excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could significantly raise prices of soft drinks, while its impact on obesity, diabetes and hypertension remains uncertain. The report e...
safety
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued three young girls from a suspected human trafficking operation in the Badagry area of the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/human-trafficking-police-rescue-three-girls-in-lagos/...
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News
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted President Tinubu’s stance on borrowing, declaring that Nigeria’s mounting debt is worse than leprosy. Read More: https://punchng.com/debt-worse-than-leprosy-obasanjo-replies-tinubu/...
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schools
A Dowen College swimmer, Jochebed Amos-Penda, has clinched a gold, a silver and two bronze medals at the NNPC-SNEPCo Interschool Swimming Competition in La Read More: https://punchng.com/dowen-college-swimmer-clinches-four-medals-at-nnpc-snepco/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
parks
Seven Nigerian players are in contention for points in crucial English league ties this weekend as Chelsea host Manchester United and Liverpool face Arsena Read More: https://punchng.com/devils-battle-blues-as-reds-gunners-clash-in-weekend-headliners/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
News
Nigerian comedian and content creator, Egbaopewa Comedy, shares her journey to stardom, her childhood dream of being a newscaster, and her advice to others Read More: https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-egbaopewa-comedy/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
Local
The third edition of the GYMFest Championship, backed by Lagos State, will feature 278 young gymnasts in Lekki on November 7, 2026, to boost grassroots tal Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-backs-gymfest-3-0-to-boost-grassroots-talent/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
News
A Nigerian couple recounts their seven-year infertility journey, including five failed IVF attempts, before finally welcoming their daughter. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-failed-ivf-nearly-broke-us-couple/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
News
The Nigeria National League and Locker Room Bonus have extended their partnership with a N496.9m deal for the 2026/2027 season to boost player welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnl-locker-room-bonus-extend-partnership-with-n496-9m-deal/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
News
The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has urged the FG to fund genomic research to develop affordable treatments, prepare for pandemics, and boost hea Read More: https://punchng.com/medical-academy-urges-fg-to-fund-genomic-research/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
News
Nigerian teenager Seun Ogunsakin has won the J200 Cairo boys’ singles title after beating France’s Matisse Martin 7-5, 6-3 in the final in Egypt. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogunsakin-wins-j200-cairo-event-in-egypt/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
News
Airtel Nigeria has added over 1,000 fifth-generation network sites in 2026 to expand high-speed connectivity and improve service quality across the country Read More: https://punchng.com/airtel-nigeria-deploys-1000-additional-5g-sites/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026
business
The family of Najeem Osolake, the traditional ruler of Mogede village in Ogun State, has refuted allegations of land grabbing made by a businesswoman. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-denies-land-grabbing-allegations-against-ogun-monarch/...
The Punch · Oct 31, 2026