· Edo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers approve, others drag feet · By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor Prologue Unless something decisive happens in the next 12 days, the push for state police, widely canvassed as a response to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, is facing a fresh hurdle at the state Hou...
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered banks to place a “Post No Debit” restriction on Osun State Government accounts over a $13.9m arbitration award. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-places-restriction-on-osun-bank-accounts/...
News
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The North-East Governors’ Forum has called on the Federal Government to revive stalled oil exploration activities in Borno State, even as it commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing revival of the Kol...
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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 27 inmates serving various sentences to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-frees-27-inmates/...
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“These students have invested years of their lives, resources and hopes in pursuing a professional career in Nursing.” The post Madonna University confirms expulsion of nursing students in viral video appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Several followers, including Nigerians and Ugandans, have since pointed out this error in the comments. The post CNN’s Christiane Amanpour mislabels Uganda as Nigeria and fails to correct it appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned Nigerians against a fake website claiming the nationwide online voter registration is ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-warns-against-fraudulent-portal/...
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An analysis of President Bola Tinubu’s month-long holiday in Europe, contrasting his enjoyment with Nigeria’s pressing issues like insecurity and debt. Read More: https://punchng.com/mr-president-enjoyed-himself-but-at-what-cost/...
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Journalist Rita Okoye has been honoured as the Best Creative Entertainment Writer of the Year at the 2026 Top Society Magazine Awards in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/rita-okoye-bags-journalism-award/...
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Entrepreneur Akinro Akinrosotu, aka Loverboyakin, is promoting financial literacy and mentorship for emerging entrepreneurs in Canada and Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/loverboyakin-promotes-financial-literacy/...
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An NGO celebrated the legacy of the late human rights advocate, Innocent Chukwuma, at a reading of his biography, ‘Against All Odds’, in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngo-celebrates-innocent-chukwumas-legacy-at-book-reading/...
