Former Kano State Governor and 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his decision to pair with Peter Obi in next year’s presidential election was driven by national interest, equity and the need for political change. He also declared that former governors Ibrahim She…
…saying its poor condition has disrupted businesses and driven up transportation costs. PUNCH Metro correspondents, who visited the area on Thursday, observed that vehicles avoided the affected section because of its deplorable condition, forcing motorists to use one side of the dual carriageway as a one-way route. Our…
Anambra State, a major commercial hub in the South-East of Nigeria, is deepening its digital transformation programme to bring more small and medium-sized businesses into the formal economy by 2030. The state’s ICT agency is moving into a second phase of its digital strategy, shifting from building basic technology inf…
Total turnover in the foreign exchange market reported by FMDQ Securities Exchange experienced a sharp decline for the week ended Friday, 14 August 2026, falling 44.90 per cent to $2,054.89m compared to $3,729.44m recorded in the week ended 7 August 2026. This contraction represents a week-on-week loss of $1,674.55m ac…
The Federal Government has announced plans to connect all riverine communities across Nigeria to telecommunications services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of De…
Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to claim their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a historic final in Rabat on Sunday. Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute, heading home from close range to give the Indomitable Lionesses the lead. BBC reports on Sunday that Naomi Eto doubled Cameroon’s advanta…
The Federal Government has identified more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits across Plateau State as potential sites for new investments in energy, tourism and fishery, following decades of mining activities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the government was seeking private investors willing …
A former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday commissioned a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology Centre built by the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Usman Suphi. Saraki, who was represented at the commissioning by a former Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ka…
Election observer group, Yiaga Africa, has said voters’ vigilance in Osun State was the most effective deterrent to result manipulation in Saturday’s governorship election. The group noted that citizens stayed back at polling units and followed results to ward and local government area collation centres to ensure that …
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and …
The National Sugar Development Council has said it is mobilising a $1bn investment pipeline to accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards sugar self-sufficiency. The council said the initiative was anchored on a $1bn engineering, procurement and construction-plus-finance partnership with SINOMACH of China and a N10bn Sugar Pro…
The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed…
The African Action Congress governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Olajide Esan, has said his political movement will return stronger despite his loss in the poll. Esan stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Sunday, thanking the people of the state for their support. He sa…
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is unbeatable in terms of credibility and capacity. Kwankwaso made the assertion while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. According to…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has introduced a monitoring mechanism through the command’s operational control rooms to closely supervise police checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the state. In a press statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the command,…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of the state. Adeleke stated this during a press conference on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the w…
…proven interventions and achieve greater impact over time, according to a report by Punch.Five Nigerian NGOs selectedFive organisations were selected as the inaugural beneficiaries following a rigorous assessment process.They include The IREDE Foundation, which provides prosthetic limbs and support services for child a…
…the 2027 presidential election.A senior INEC official, speaking anonymously to Sunday PUNCH, said the commission simply published whatever documents each candidate chose to submit and had no power to demand, question, or supplement those materials. The official added that the publication was also meant to give members…
The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, on Sunday commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to ensuring a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Olajengbesi spoke shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, on Sunday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate alleged vote-buying, financial inducement, violence and other electoral of…
…and financial transactions connected to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Punch reports.Hammajam was designated on June 18 for alleged financing and direct support of ISWAP, while Usman was listed for repeatedly sending funds to the group. Abubakar faces allegations of both financing and membership of ISW…
Ex- Big Brother Naija housemate and Reality TV star and actress Erica Nlewedim has revealed that she endured three years of persistent insults and online criticism after participating in the Big Brother Naija reality show. According to a post shared on Cablelifestyle on Sunday, Erica made the disclosure during an inter…
The Bank of Industry has unveiled a financing strategy that will see 80 per cent of its lending to large enterprises channelled into priority sectors, including power, manufacturing, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and digital infrastructure, as it positions itself at the centre of Nigeria’s industrial revival efforts. T…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun the collation and announcement of results for the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday. INEC’s move came hours after the election concluded across the state’s 30 local government areas. State Retuning Officer: Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, VC Federal Univers…
…he should testify publicly, in the presence of journalists and his legal team. Sunday PUNCH gathered that another issue dividing members of the 12-man committee is the absence of a formal invitation to Gbajabiamila to appear before the panel and respond to the allegation in which his name featured prominently. A source…