Bauchi govt, UNFPA train journalists on effective, accurate reportage
The Nigeria country office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Bauchi State Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, has organised a two-day training for journalists in Bauchi State on reporting UNFPA-assisted programmes in the state. The training was facilitated by a civil societyContinue Reading
Disregard NLC’s indefinite strike order, TUC tells FCT workers
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has directed workers in the FCT to disregard the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Council. The NLC FCT Council, in a communique dated October 6, 2026, had directed all workers in the FCT, both publicContinue Reading
Oyo govt says APC internal crisis responsible for alleged attacks on candidates
…rejects thuggery allegation against Makinde, Adekanmbi The Oyo State Government has dismissed allegations by the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation that Governor Seyi Makinde and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, are sponsoring thugs in the state, insisting that the incidents arose from internal disagreements within theContinue Reading
Chinese eye implant helps blind man recognise letters, avoid obstacles
A Chinese hospital has implanted a chip in a blind man’s eye, enabling him to recognise letters and navigate obstacles after 30 years of impairment. Read More: https://punchng.com/chinese-eye-implant-helps-blind-man-recognise-letters-avoid-obstacles/Continue Reading
Ekiti driver borrows N3.5m to campaign for Tinubu, others
An Ado-Ekiti mini-truck driver, Adeleye Adeniyi, says he borrowed N3.5m to support the re-election campaigns of President Bola Tinubu and two other politic Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-driver-borrows-n3-5m-to-campaign-for-tinubu-others/Continue Reading
Fraud centre raid was locally led, Ghana rejects FBI claims
Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has rejected suggestions that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) independently led a recent operation against suspected cybercrime centres in the country, insisting that the exercise was planned and coordinated by Ghanaian authorities. The Authority said “Operation Blackout”, also known as “Operation CyberContinue Reading
One killed, four arrested over farmers-herders clash in Bauchi
Police in Bauchi State have arrested four suspects over a farmers-herders clash in Ningi LGA that left one person dead and several houses burnt. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-killed-four-arrested-over-farmers-herders-clash-in-bauchi/Continue Reading
International break criticism of Mbappe ‘ridiculous’ — Mourinho
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has described criticism of Kylian Mbappe over his activities during the international break as “ridiculous”. Read More: https://punchng.com/international-break-criticism-of-mbappe-ridiculous-mourinho/Continue Reading
EUROMATCH NPFL: Enyimba Look To Extend Winning Run Ahead Katsina United Tie
Enyimba will look to extend their resurgence when they travel north to face Katsina United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 8 fixture today, (Friday) at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. The People’s Elephant have finally turned the corner after a difficult start to the ongoing campaign. After losingContinue Reading
Udeze-led AA Faults INEC’s Recognition Of Omo-Aje As Party’s Presidential Candidate
The Action Alliance (AA), led by Chief Kenneth Udeze, has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its purported recognition of Rufai Adekunle Omo-Aje as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The party leadership questioned how Omo-Aje could be listed as AA’s presidential candidate while allegedlyContinue Reading