Petrol: NNPC restricts discount sales, may forgo N4.6bn
Motorists must download the NNPC mobile app to get the N66/litre petrol discount, as the company extends the offer and may forgo N4.6bn in revenue. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-nnpc-restricts-discount-sales-may-forgo-n4-6bn/Continue Reading
FG shuts Owerri airport over runway repair
The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Owerri airport for 25 days from October 20, 2026, for runway rehabilitation and extension Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-shuts-owerri-airport-over-runway-repair/Continue Reading
A’Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has dismissed an appeal by former governor Nasir El-Rufai challenging the refusal of a fresh bail application by a High Court Read More: https://punchng.com/acourt-rejects-el-rufais-bail-application/Continue Reading
Electoral law: APC demands exclusion of defaulting parties from polls
The APC has asked INEC to bar political parties that fail to submit their digital membership registers from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/electoral-law-apc-demands-exclusion-of-defaulting-parties-from-polls/Continue Reading
Police Arrest Driver For Allegedly Crushing VIO Officer To Death In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old driver, Ayoade Idowu, over the death of a Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) official, Adediji Sesan, who was allegedly hit by the driver while attempting to evade a routine vehicle inspection in Akure. The incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on FridayContinue Reading
Education, Poverty Reduction Key To Ending Child Marriage – Stakeholders
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and stakeholders in Bauchi and Gombe states have called for stronger action to end child marriage, improve girls’ access to education and protect their rights. The call was made in Gombe at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement organised by UNICEF in collaboration with the BauchiContinue Reading
2 Riots At Mexico Prison Leave 12 Dead, Including 2-Year-Old
Two separate riots at a prison in Mexico’s north-western state of Sinaloa have left 12 people dead, including a two-year-old child who was visiting a family member at the facility. The first incident occurred on Thursday, October 8, at the El Castillo prison in Mazatlán, leaving nine inmates and theContinue Reading
Bikeman Stabbed To Death, Motorcycle Stolen In Kaduna
A commercial motorcyclist has reportedly been stabbed to death by suspected assailants, who allegedly stole his motorcycle at Gongola Road, around ProView Event Centre, Barnawa, Kaduna State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 9, 2026. Sources said the victim’s phone was not taken by theContinue Reading
Fury-Joshua Fight Tickets Sell Out In 1 Hour
Tickets for the heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium sold out within an hour of going on sale, with prices ranging from £88.50 to £13,128 including booking fees. The all-British contest will headline a bill beginning on 11 December, although Fury and Joshua areContinue Reading
Zamfara L-PRES presents progress report at implementation support mission in Yola
The Zamfara L-PRES Coordinating Office, led by State Project Coordinator Mohammed Nasiru, disclosed this on Friday evening. The post Zamfara L-PRES presents progress report at implementation support mission in Yola appeared first on Tribune Online.Continue Reading