By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to N166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed in its latest data, released at the weekend. That figure indicated an increase of N7.44 trillion from N159.35 trillion recorded at the end...
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Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest movie screening, with over 51,000 people watching the film ‘Black Market’ in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-51000-person-movie-screening-in-lagos/...
safety
The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has urged Nigerians to be vigilant and avoid protest areas ahead of a planned demonstration on September 30. Read More: https://punchng.com/union-alerts-nigerians-in-south-africa-ahead-sept-30-protest/...
safety
The St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association has honoured the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/st-gregorys-old-boys-honour-ig-with-lifetime-achievement-award/...
business
For Nigeria, it is the possibility of turning a coastline into an economic corridor, a port into an industrial gateway and an investment agreement into a broader platform for diversification, export growth and sustainable economic expansion. The post Significance of Ogun’s $7bn D...
government
By Ayobami Okerinde Lagos State deputy governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, has described the state’s traffic situation as more than a transportation challenge, saying it has become part of the lifestyle of Lagos residents. Ha...
safety
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location, with more than 51,000 people watching the movie at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturd...
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Controversial Nigerian self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing CEO has confirmed the death of her son, while denying authorising anyone to solicit financial assistance on her behalf. DAILY POST reports that Blessing recently lost her second son , Bryan Onyedikachi, while she ...
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By Ayobami Okerinde The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, says more than 10 million vulnerable Nigerians who benefited from the N75,000 conditional cash transfer programme do not have access to mobile phones or social media. Yilwatda disc...
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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that a recent cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano has been contained. The outbreak was confirmed through laboratory investigation on September 23, 2026, by the NCoS medical team at the fac...
government
President Bola Tinubu has charged newly commissioned military officers of the Nigerian Defence Academy to uphold the Constitution and protect Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/nation-counting-on-you-tinubu-tells-new-military-officers/...
