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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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

A 68-year-old Briton accuses her 31-year-old Nigerian husband of marrying her for a UK visa, seeking divorce after he allegedly disappeared. Read the full Read More: https://punchng.com/68-year-old-briton-accuses-nigerian-husband-of-marrying-her-for-uk-visa-seeks-divorce/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) forms a reconciliation committee to address primary grievances and unite the party ahead of the 2027 general election Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-inaugurates-reconciliation-committee-to-address-primary-grievances/

INEC warns AI-driven disinformation could undermine Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Learn about INEC’s plans to audit technology and conduct mock polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-disinformation-could-undermine-2027-polls-inec-warns/

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned politicians and supporters against using Jesus Christ’s name for partisan political interests in camp Read More: https://punchng.com/can-warns-politicians-against-using-jesus-name-in-campaigns/

Rivers State Police dismiss three officers linked to the killing of UNIPORT graduate Anthony Obodo in Port Harcourt, demonstrating commitment to accountabi Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-three-officers-over-uniport-graduate-killing/

Uber announces the shutdown of its Nigerian operations, effective September 2, 2026. Learn why the ride-hailing giant is exiting the Nigerian market. Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-shuts-down-nigerian-operations-after-business-review/