Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · · 1 min read
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/
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
News
The Chief Imam of Ijebuland has clarified a ban on men with braids and tattoos in mosques, stating it’s not punitive but to ensure worshippers’ decorum. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-chief-imam-clarifies-ban-on-men-with-braids-tattoos-in-mosque/...
The Punch · Oct 10, 2026