Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · · 1 min read
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations of diverting 5,000 Hajj slots as completely unfounded and diversionary. Read More: https://punchng.com/nahcon-dismisses-alleged-5000-hajj-slot-diversion/
government
The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians of its commitment to electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-assures-nigerians-of-electoral-integrity/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
News
Traditional leaders in Ebute-Igbooro, Ogun State, have called on the government to provide infrastructure to transform the Oleyo Waterfall into a tourist s Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-community-seeks-support-on-tourism/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
Local
The National Democratic Congress has expressed confidence that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will defeat President Bola Tinubu in Lagos in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obill-win-lagos-by-wider-margin-ndc/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
schools
The MD/CEO of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Chijioke Okwuokenye, speaks about his career, education, leadership, and personal life in an intervie Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigeria-can-achieve-24-hour-power-supply-md-ceo-abuja-disco-chijioke-okwuokenye/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
parks
NAFDAC has warned Nigerians against consuming herbal drinks sold at motor parks, stating they can be poisons capable of causing organ failure. Read More: https://punchng.com/motor-park-herbal-drinks-may-cause-organ-failure-nafdac/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
business
Nigeria faces a public health and economic crisis from counterfeit products. NAFDAC warns of a growing local trade in fake medicines, food, and other goods Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-counterfeit-products/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
News
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to a right adductor muscle strain. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-injured-osimhen-out-of-nigerias-afcon-qualifiers-report/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
News
The 11th Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive 2026, will focus on leveraging Nigeria’s domestic audience to build ownership and global influence. Read More: https://punchng.com/neclive-2026-to-champion-nigerias-home-advantage/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
Local
Content creator Jojo of Lele celebrated her 28th birthday with a star-studded party in Lagos attended by Cute Abiola, Lord Lamba and other personalities. Read More: https://punchng.com/jojo-of-lele-throws-star-studded-bash-for-28th-birthday/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
News
A look at Nigeria’s participation in the UN General Assembly, critiquing leaders like Tinubu and Buhari for failing to meet development goals like the SDGs Read More: https://punchng.com/rituals-of-the-united-nations/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
Local
Saraya Danjuma, daughter of Theophilus Danjuma, and her groom Bawa Salka, host their wedding celebration in Marbella, Spain, after a Lagos ceremony. Read More: https://punchng.com/danjuma-family-takes-wedding-glamour-to-marbella/...
The Punch · Sep 20, 2026
News
The Nigerian Bar Association has set up a team to probe the death of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-names-team-to-probe-death-of-37-miners-in-niger/...
The Punch · Sep 19, 2026