By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has returned a former senator, Yahaya Tijjani Kaura as its candidate for the Zamfara North Senatorial District, after he polled 16,758 votes in a fresh primary held on Monday in Gusau. The rerun followed a Court of Appeal judgment in...
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The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians under its emergency intervention programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-fg-begins-n50000-payments-falcons-earn-caf-nominations-other-top-stories/...
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says the Nigeria Police Force is ready for the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-ready-for-2027-elections-says-ig/...
safety
A four-vehicle collision has caused serious traffic disruption along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State, with an unconfirmed number of casualties reported. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-vehicle-crash-causes-gridlock-on-apapa-oshodi-expressway/...
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has intercepted smuggled goods valued at N6.19 billion, including 3.4 tonnes of cannabis and 23,220 machetes, in four weeks. The post Customs intercepts N6.19 billion worth of smuggled goods, including 3.4 ...
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Four African universities, including Nigeria’s MAAUN, have formed a consortium to improve access to education for nomadic pastoralists and marginalised gro Read More: https://punchng.com/four-african-varsities-join-forces-to-boost-nomadic-education/...
government
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the South-West to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and engage stakeholders across party lines to secure victory in the 2027 general el...
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By Efe Onodjae The Chairman of Folio Media Group, owners of Daily Times of Nigeria, Fidelis Anosike, has described himself as a custodian of the newspaper, crediting its founding fathers and former leaders for building the institution into a major force in Nigeria’s history. Anos...
business
The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria has urged business leaders to prioritise their physical health and wellbeing despite growing corporate pressur Read More: https://punchng.com/business-leaders-urged-to-prioritise-health-despite-work-pressures/...
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The Nigeria Unmanned Systems Association has called for stronger engagement with regulatory authorities to improve safety and investment in the drone indus Read More: https://punchng.com/drone-operators-seek-stronger-regulatory-engagement-collaboration/...
safety
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA – Security agencies, comprising the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force and the Military, have rescued eight kidnap victims during coordinated operations in Kaduna State. The victim...
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The politician said opposition parties' billboards are being targeted for destruction and removal from public spaces in the state. The post NDC senatorial candidate expresses concerns over alleged intimidation of opposition parties in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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…Says rift not good for collective interests of workers By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has called on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and his counterpart in...
