Nigeria

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned 10 candidates published by INEC for the 2027 Anambra State House of Assembly elections, demanding an aud Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-disowns-10-anambra-candidates-on-inec-portal/

Abia State clarifies its N1bn vehicle purchase, stating 12 Toyota Hilux vehicles were bought, not two, due to a report error. Get the full details. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-spent-n1bn-on-12-vehicles-not-n2bn-commissioner/

Ondo State begins N3.82bn gratuity payment to 985 retirees from 2015-2020 batches. Governor Aiyedatiwa pledges to clear all inherited arrears. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-begins-%e2%82%a63-82bn-gratuity-payment-to-985-retirees/

PUNCH correspondent Patrick Odey, 63, has died. Learn about the life and career of the Akwa Ibom reporter and tributes from colleagues. Read More: https://punchng.com/punch-akwa-ibom-reporter-patrick-odey-dies/

The Federal Government has given MDAs until November 2026 to eliminate regulatory and bureaucratic barriers slowing Nigerian exports, leveraging the Nation Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-gives-mdas-november-deadline-to-tackle-export-bottlenecks/

200 new FRSC Special Marshals were inducted in Abia State, charged with discipline and patriotism to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-inducts-200-special-marshals-in-abia/

Oyo State government begins enforcement of waste collection policy, threatening closure of homes and businesses over poor waste disposal. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-threatens-closure-of-homes-business-premises-over-poor-waste-disposal/

Five family members who died in a building collapse in Ilorin, Kwara State, have been buried. Learn more about the tragic incident and funeral rites. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-kwara-building-collapse-victims-buried-in-ilorin/

  Ride-hailing company Uber is leaving Nigeria after about 12 years of operations in the country.Uber said it will discontinue its operations in Nigeria from Wednesday.The company said the decision followed a review of its business priorities and investment focus across Africa. Why is Uber leaving Nigeria? Uber said it was a difficult decision and that the move is specific to Nigeria and Uganda. It did not give any further details about specific challenges in the Nigerian mar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino urges stronger structures and development pathways for Nigerian football, supporting ongoing reforms and a new roadmap. Read More: https://punchng.com/infantino-calls-for-stronger-structures-in-nigerian-football/

The FCTA has launched a two-week mass rabies vaccination campaign targeting 20,000 dogs and cats across Abuja to prevent the deadly disease’s spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-targets-20000-dogs-cats-for-rabies-vaccination/

— Demand Kanu’s release, question Eastern rail, seaports By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an assembly of prominent Southeastern intellectuals, traditional rulers and other stakeholders, has warned that Nigerians will not accept what it described as flawed election results. The group also accused the Federal Government of anti-democratic tendencies and alleged marginalisation of the South-East, while reiterating its demand

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has advised parents against shielding their children from every form of hardship, saying allowing them to experience some struggles is essential to building responsible and resilient adults. Ozokwor said she struggled her way to success, recalling that she once fried buns and prepared chicken to Read More: https://punchng.com/allow-your-children-to-struggle-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwor-advises-parents/

 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors of working against him ahead of the 2027 general elections, while reaffirming his support for President Bola Tinubu.Wike made the allegations during a media chat on Wednesday, where he specifically named the governors of Kwara and Imo states, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Hope Uzodinma, respectively.Speaking about his relationship with some APC governors, Wike said some pol

Uber is cutting 10% of its global workforce and exiting Nigeria and Uganda. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the Uber layoffs to streamline operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-to-cut-10-of-jobs-worldwide/

Ekiti State university workers threaten strike over poor welfare and insufficient funding. Unions appeal to Governor Oyebanji for urgent intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-varsity-workers-threaten-strike-over-poor-welfare-funding/

By Segun-Ogundeyi Fiyinfoluwa LAGOS — N Seven Nigeria Limited, the Tolaram Group company that controls Guinness Nigeria Plc, has increased its stake in the brewer to 70.9 per cent, according to a disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The company acquired an additional 499,987 Guinness Nigeria shares at N370.90 per share, in a transaction valued at about N185.45 million. The Company Secretary of Guinness Nigeria, Abimbola Ajibola-Jimoh, disclosed the transaction in a

Delta State is set to begin local Lassa fever testing by March 2027 with a new public health laboratory, improving disease response and reducing reliance o Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-to-start-local-lassa-fever-testing-by-2027/

— Investigations ongoing, CP says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday summoned the State Security Council to review the security situation in the state, as the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with some of the recent deadly attacks. The meeting, held at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, came against the backdrop of recent attacks in communities across the state, including the deadly incident in Mangu Local Gov

— Military pressure weakening terrorist elements, says OPHK By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — A Boko Haram terrorist has surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), with a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher and bomb in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The development came amid sustained military operations aimed at exerting pressure on terrorist elements across the North-East. The Acting Media Information Officer,