Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emmanuel Egobiambu, as published by Channels Television · · 1 min read
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed Chinda Kingsley Ogundu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to contest the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. He is part of a final list of 19 candidates published by the commission. Chinda is joined on the li...
News
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/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
government
President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the APC Presidential Campaign Council on October 14 in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-inaugurate-apc-campaign-council-october-14/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
safety
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 17 Cameroonian nationals in Benue State suspected to be involved in human trafficking and clandestine activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-17-suspected-human-traffickers/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
Local
The EFCC has secured the conviction of Onatayo Pelumi for laundering N132m. He was sentenced to eight years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-jailed-eight-years-for-money-laundering/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
Local
Ikorodu City returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Kwara United in their Nigeria Premier Football League match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Read More: https://punchng.com/oga-boys-return-to-winning-ways-in-lagos/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
News
The Nigerian Union in South Africa says it’s impossible for all Nigerians to leave amid renewed xenophobic attacks, noting many have settled for decades. Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-all-nigerians-cant-leave-safrica-union/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
business
Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigeria to invest in homegrown technology, reliable electricity and infrastructure to drive economic growt Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-urges-investment-in-local-innovation/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
News
Bottom-placed Kun Khalifat host Oluyole Warriors (Shooting Stars) in Owerri for a crucial Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 8 fixture. Read More: https://punchng.com/hosts-oluyole-warriors-desperate-for-points-in-owerri/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
News
NAFDAC has raised an alarm over banned and unregistered pesticides flooding Nigerian markets, warning of severe risks to public health and food safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/banned-pesticides-flooding-nigerian-markets-nafdac/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
News
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the improved and uninterrupted electricity supply in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-supply-oluwo-lauds-tinubu/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
News
A look at recent cases of alleged fakery in Nigeria, from a ‘fake professor’ to President Tinubu’s resistance to disclosing his US records. Read More: https://punchng.com/fakery-and-light-in-nigeria/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026
schools
Some UK universities have withdrawn admission offers to Nigerian students due to a British government visa crackdown and a rise in study visa rejections. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-varsities-withdraw-admission-offers-to-nigerians/...
The Punch · Oct 11, 2026