Government, the legislature, the parties and the road to 2027, reported with sources.
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France will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the UEFA Nations League when they host Belgium at the Stade de France on Monday night, with both sides eyeing a crucial Group A1 victory. France currently lead Group A1 under new manager Zinedine Zidane and will be aiming to strengthen their position with another positive […]
Emmanuel Fernandez’s Rangers future is under fresh scrutiny after the Scottish club were advised to consider selling the Super Eagles defender while his market value remains high. The Nigeria international moved to Ibrox from Peterborough United in the summer of 2025 and quickly became a regular. He enjoyed a standout 2025/26 season, winning Rangers’ Player […]
A joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun, has reportedly killed a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abdussamad Ohida, in Owo Forest, Ondo State. According to Zagazola, Ohida, also known as Anwar, was killed alongside several other members […]
A suspected military helicopter has crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, with no survivors reported. The helicopter reportedly crashed in a swampy area opposite the Naval Base in the town. The Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area, Maurice Oripelaye, who confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with journalists, […]
A helicopter has crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, with several people feared dead. The incident occurred on Monday, causing panic among residents of the coastal community. LEADERSHIP gathered that security personnel and emergency responders moved to the area. The identity of the aircraft, number of people on board […]
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, says subnational governments are proud of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which have increased resources fo Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-reforms-boosting-states-resources-bauchi-gov/
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will commence on Friday, October 9, 2026, as the National Register of Voters rises to more than 103 million. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while speaking at a strategic workshop for […]
England have suffered an injury setback ahead of Tuesday’s Nations League meeting with the Czech Republic, with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ruled out after picking up a thigh problem. The 23-year-old is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, dealing a significant blow to both England and Bournemouth. Scott impressed on his full […]
A human rights lawyer, Kola Alapinni, has cautioned against interpreting insecurity and vote-buying as signs the 2027 presidential election is already deci Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyer-warns-against-saying-2027-poll-outcome-already-decided/
Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he appreciated the President’s support for Ogun State projects. Adeola, who is seeking the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, in a post on Facebook on Monday, said he took time away from his ongoing mobilisation Read More: https://punchng.com/yayi-visits-tinubu-in-lagos-appreciates-support-for-ogun-projects/
• Orders Party to Upload Name on INEC Portal The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 presidential election. The court’s declaration on Monday brings a major legal dispute over the party’s presidential ticket to a decisive conclusion. Justice […]
Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development has highlighted the price of governmental delays, revealing how the estimated read more From N45bn to N400bn: How legislative delays inflated Abuja second runway cost — Keyamo
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Nkoyo Toyo, has said President Bola Tinubu will be faulted if women fail to secure meaningful representation in the 2027 elections. Toyo accused the National Assembly and the executive of failing to demonstrate sufficient political will to address the barriers limiting women’s participation in […]
Nine Super Falcons players have reported to camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, as Nigeria begins preparations for their 2028 Olympic qualifying clash against Comoros on Friday, October 9. The early arrivals are predominantly players from the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), with Belarus-based forward Blessing Nkor of Dynamo Brest also joining the squad. The Nasarawa […]
The Ogun CityBoy movement has reiterated its commitment to mobilising two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-cityboy-movement-targets-2m-votes-for-tinubu-backs-yayi/
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended teachers for their dedication on World Teachers’ Day, assuring them of his administration’s commitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-teachers-day-okpebholo-commends-teachers-dedication-sacrifices/
PDP’s deputy governorship candidate and Ladi Adebutu’s wife have gifted retired traffic officer Anifat Bello N1m for her exemplary service in Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-dep-gov-candidate-adebutus-wife-gift-ogun-ex-traffic-officer-n1m/
Two persons were killed and six others injured on Sunday evening after gunmen attacked Fulani herders travelling in a pickup vehicle around Tota Filling Station, Yelwa Club Junction, Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. LEADERSHIP reports that the latest attack occurred less than two weeks after gunmen allegedly attacked herders around Kassa […]
The Anambra State Government has told the electorate to resist voting for Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 general election. The state government made the call on its official X account, managed by the office of the New Media to Governor Charles Soludo, on Monday. The government asserted that Obi destroyed Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-destroyed-apga-resist-him-anambra-tells-electorate/
A lone road accident involving a commercial passenger bus along the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway on Sunday claimed the life of one person and left 20 others injured. LEADERSHIP gathered that the accident occurred around Oko-Olowo, Iye-Maja Junction, along the Ilorin section of the expressway. The commercial bus, with registration number DTH 840 SA, was reportedly conveying […]
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to prioritise national unity and elect a leader capable of bringing the country together. Obi said a divided nation could not achieve meaningful development, stressing the need for Nigerians to elect a president who would unite […]
Hackers have gained unauthorised access to Denmark’s national population registry, exposing the personal information of about 8.8 million people, the country’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has disclosed. The breach affected names, addresses and CPR numbers contained in the Central Person Register (CPR), Denmark’s national database for social security information. According to a statement issued by […]
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has distanced himself from allegations that youths who staged an anti-Tinubu protest in Maiduguri were arrested on his orders. The governor’s denial followed a statement issued on Sunday by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, which demanded an explanation over a viral video in which Zulum […]
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure significantly more support in the South-East during the 2027 presidential election. Umahi said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would improve substantially on its performance in the region during the 2023 presidential election, predicting that Tinubu could win all five South-East […]
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the murder of the former zonal women leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi South, Mrs. Jemimah Dutse. Dutse was found dead in a pool of blood inside her residence at Muazu New Layout, Yelwa area of Bauchi metropolis, with her throat allegedly slit by yet-to-be-identified […]
United States authorities have arrested a 34-year-old California woman, Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, for allegedly spying on the son of Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on behalf of Chinese officials. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Zhang was arrested on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), shortly before she was scheduled to […]
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC PCC) has said Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum’s alleged fresh directive to arrest anyone expressing “Tinubu Must Go” is an assault on democracy. The council called on Governor Zulum to withdraw any directive targeting peaceful protesters and to guarantee that no one will be arrested solely for […]
Nine suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged insecurity and lack of concern for the welfare of the people. The affected lawmakers are Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara of Talata Mafara South, Hon. Muktar Nasir (Jikan Shehu) of Kaura Namoda North, Hon. Faruk Dosara […]
The Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State has faulted David Umahi, the Minister of Works, over his recent remarks on read more LP calls for restraint, preservation of Ebonyi-Anambra ties
All is set for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council Women Stakeholders’ Summit scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, read more APC women hold summit, targets 40m votes for Tinubu-Shettima’s re-election
ADC governorship candidate, Manir Dan’iya, has urged the Sokoto govt to urgently address salary delays and welfare concerns affecting teachers in the state Read More: https://punchng.com/world-teachers-day-adc-gov-candidate-urges-urgent-action-on-sokoto-teachers-salaries-welfare/
Several churches yesterday resorted to the use of abandoned buildings and open fields for services following the flooding of several church premises in Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State. This is as the state government has begun the desilting of major canals and drainages in order to tackle the menace. Also churches which planned special programmes […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted drug consignments valued at over N5 billion at the Lagos and Onne ports, arrested a Milan-bound businessman with 4.8kg of cocaine at the Lagos airport and destroyed over 20 tonnes of cannabis in Osun State. The agency also recovered large quantities of tramadol, methamphetamine […]
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has denied ordering the arrest of “Tinubu Must Go” protesters, clarifying his threats were for criminals. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-denies-ordering-arrest-of-tinubumustgo-protesters/
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Wing has moved to consolidate its nationwide political structure as women leaders and stakeholders from across Nigeria gather in Abuja for a strategic national summit ahead of the 2027 general elections. Scheduled for today, the summit is being convened at the instance of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator […]
The campaign council of a former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has been inaugurated ahead of the 2027 election for the Imo East Senatorial seat. The ceremony, helde at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Secretariat, Owerri, attracted political leaders, stakeholders, women and youth groups from the zones. Performing the inauguration, the […]
