Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · As published by Premium Times · · 1 min read
Nigeria has been here before. But under Tinubu, threats, harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders, activists, journalists and civil society organisations are being compounded by the growing weaponisation of the criminal justice system, particularly by the State Security Service (SSS)...
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
government
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/...
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