Presidential battle: Promises, power struggle as campaigns gather pace - Punch Newspapers
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Cleric, three others killed in fresh Benue attack - Punch Newspapers
At least four persons, including a clergyman, have reportedly been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed herders on Abeda Shitile community in Gaambe-Tiev Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Eight others were also reportedly injured in the attack, which occurre...
VIDEO: Mr Macaroni bags Master’s degree with distinction in London - Punch Newspapers
Nigerian Comedian and Actor, Adebowale Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni. Credit: Instagram | mrmacaroni1
How Moniepoint customers can check eligibility for FG’s ₦50,000 - Punch Newspapers
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank says eligible customers can now check their status and access the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 emergency relief support through its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel. The bank said in a statement issued on Wednesday that “customer...
Lagos court jails Ogun student 14 years for fraud - Punch Newspapers
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a 27-year-old undergraduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, David Ugboko, to 14 years’ imprisonment for defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme of N27.5m. The judge handed down the sen...
Senate considers Tinubu’s N10.79tn foreign loan request - Punch Newspapers
President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House
EFCC busts Chinese-linked illegal refinery in Ogun - Punch Newspapers
The illegal factory. CREDIT: EFCC | X
74% of Nigerian tech startups maintain US ties – Report - Punch Newspapers
A new report has revealed that 74 per cent of Nigerian companies maintain ties to the United States, predominantly for corporate incorporation and fundraising. The newly released report by TLP Advisory, titled ‘Home & Away: Tracking African Tech’s Global Footprints,’ which was pr...
Securing Nigeria’s solid minerals wealth - Punch Newspapers
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake.
State police: Six assemblies face Nov 15 approval deadline - Punch Newspapers
President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House
2027: Folarin rallies Adelabu, Oyo APC behind Tinubu, Alli - Punch Newspapers
R-L: President Bola Tinubu with Senator Teslim Folarin at the President's office in Aso Rock, Abuja.
Karimi vows appeal after court voids Kogi West nomination - Punch Newspapers
The sacked All Progressives Congress candidate for Kogi West Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Sunday Karimi, has vowed to challenge a Federal High Court judgment against his candidacy, insisting that he remains the party’s flag bearer. Karimi, who currently repre...
Natasha defends cash grants, OK Movement seeks EFCC probe - Punch Newspapers
The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday defended her decision to distribute millions of naira in cash to constituents during an empowerment programme, saying the intervention was based on beneficiaries’ preference for direc...
ICMR conference to spotlight capital market resilience - Punch Newspapers
The Institute of Capital Market Registrars said its 15th Annual Conference will focus on building capital market resilience and driving sustainable growth beyond ongoing recapitalisation efforts. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the President and Chairman of Council, ...
Flamingos beat Brazil 3-1 to reach first U-17 W’Cup final - Punch Newspapers
Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by reaching their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final, following a commanding 3-1 win over Brazil in their semi-final in Morocco. After a goalless first half, the Nigerians stepped up after the break, scoring three times to put the contes...
Israel-Iran tensions: US alerts citizens in Nigeria as Shi’ite protest rocks Lagos - Punch Newspapers
Shiites during a protest in Lagos over Iran’s invasion, Ayatollah Khamenei's death. Credit: Leadership
Osun puts Oluwo under watch over inflammatory remarks - Punch Newspapers
The Osun State Government has placed the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, under watch over what it described as inflammatory remarks capable of triggering religious and inter-town conflicts. It directed the monarch to stop attacking people of other faiths and fellow traditi...
Aisha Yesufu asks Nigerians to fund Obi’s 2027 campaign - Punch Newspapers
Activist Aisha Yesufu has launched a public fundraising campaign to support the 2027 election bid of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Yesufu made the appeal in a Wednesday video shared on X, urging Nigerians to contribute financially towards the campaign rat...