Obi unveils 2027 agenda, prioritises security, unity
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has unveiled his 2027 agenda, prioritising national unity, security, and the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-unveils-2027-agenda-prioritises-security-unity/Continue Reading
“They Deserve National Honour” –Senate Urges FG To Reward Victorious Flamingos After World Cup Triumph
Nigeria’s historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup champions, the Flamingos, received formal national recognition on Tuesday as the Senate announced a ₦100 million gesture to support their educational and athletic development. The motion, brought to the floor by Senator Abdul Ningi, raised concerns that the young squad’s ground-breaking triumph inContinue Reading
OOU suspends lectures after student’s death in road crash
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, has suspended lectures for two days following the death of a 200-level Business Administration student in a road c Read More: https://punchng.com/oou-suspends-lectures-after-students-death-in-road-crash/Continue Reading
UK backs Nigeria’s proposed $750m pension infrastructure fund
The UK has backed Nigeria’s plan to establish a $750m pension infrastructure fund to mobilise retirement savings for energy, transport and digital projects Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-backs-nigerias-proposed-750m-pension-infrastructure-fund/Continue Reading
Two Dohertys, two parties, one Lagos governorship race
Two politicians from the historic Doherty family of Lagos are among those seeking to govern the state in 2027, but they are contesting on different political platforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-dohertys-two-parties-one-lagos-governorship-race/Continue Reading
NLC backs striking Osun workers, demands release of withheld LG funds
The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared solidarity with striking local government workers in Osun State, demanding the Federal Government release withheld Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-backs-striking-osun-workers-demands-release-of-withheld-lg-funds/Continue Reading
2027: APC unveils four-pillar manifesto for Tinubu’s second term bid
The All Progressives Congress has unveiled a four-pillar manifesto for President Tinubu’s 2027 second term bid, promising to tackle insecurity and living c Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-unveils-four-pillar-manifesto-for-tinubus-second-term-bid/Continue Reading
CBN introduces digital fiscal reporting for states, LGAs
The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a digital fiscal reporting initiative for states and LGAs to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial data Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-introduces-digital-fiscal-reporting-for-states-lgas/Continue Reading
Tinubu inaugurates reconstructed Lagos governor’s lodge in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the reconstructed Lagos State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, urging leaders to preserve public assets for future generati Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-inaugurates-reconstructed-lagos-governors-lodge-in-abuja/Continue Reading
Maternal deaths drop 60% in FG intervention areas — Minister
Nigeria’s Health Minister, Muhammad Pate, reports a 60% drop in maternal deaths in areas under the FG’s MAMII initiative, citing improved healthcare access Read More: https://punchng.com/maternal-deaths-drop-60-in-fg-intervention-areas-minister/Continue Reading