DHQ mourns victims of NAF ATR-42 crash in Ondo community
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed deep shock and sadness over Monday’s crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Major GeneralContinue Reading
Makinde has no plan to become president in 2027 — Oyo Rep
A House of Reps member, Akin Alabi, claims Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 presidential ambition is a ploy to boost his preferred governorship candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-has-no-plan-to-become-president-in-2027-oyo-rep/Continue Reading
Ondo air crash: NAF opens condolence register in Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force has opened a condolence register in Abuja for the 32 victims of its ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-naf-opens-condolence-register-in-abuja/Continue Reading
Ondo crash: ADC questions N4.5bn NAF aircraft maintenance release, seeks audit
The ADC has called for an audit of NAF aircraft maintenance funds after a crash in Ondo, questioning the disparity in funding with the Presidential Air Fle Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-adc-questions-n4-5bn-naf-aircraft-maintenance-release-seeks-audit/Continue Reading
Civic education vital for future leaders – Ekiti commissioner
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Education says exposing students to civic education is vital for preparing them for leadership roles and active citizenshi Read More: https://punchng.com/civic-education-vital-for-future-leaders-ekiti-commissioner/Continue Reading
Portugal Coach Should Apologise To Ronaldo — Man United Legend
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has warned Portugal coach Jorge Jesus to apologise to Cristiano Ronaldo or risk losing his job. Ferdinand said this in a podcast posted on his X, following ongoing dispute between Ronaldo and the new Portugal boss, which saw the 41-year-old storm out of the nationalContinue Reading
Rafa Signs 3-Year Shirt Deal With Kano Pillars
Rafa Corporation has signed a three-year shirt sponsorship agreement with Kano Pillars Football Club. The agreement was announced in Kano on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Rafa’s logo will appear on the club’s official jerseys during the sponsorship period. The deal was signed by the chairman of Rafa Corporation and groupContinue Reading
World Bank Upgrades Nigeria Growth to 4.3% for 2026
The World Bank has upgraded Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.3 per cent, from 4.0 per cent projected for 2025, with the economy expected to expand by 4.4 per cent annually in 2027 and 2028. The World Bank in its October 2026 Africa Economic Update released on TuesdayContinue Reading
FIFA Faces Fresh Eligibility Controversy Over DR Congo Goalkeeper
FIFA is facing fresh questions over its handling of player eligibility after reports claimed its lawyers had identified DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi as potentially ineligible to play but no action was taken. According to reports by The New York Times and Le Monde, FIFA lawyers prepared a list ofContinue Reading
Nigeria’s Manufactured Exports Stagnant At 2.94% Despite N85trn Export Surge
The president of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye, said Nigeria’s industrial value addition remains weak, with manufactured exports accounting for only 2.94 per cent of total exports in 2025 despite overall export growth. Meshioye spoke on Tuesday at the 6th Adeola Odutola Lecture and Presidential LuncheonContinue Reading