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Property, football and politics: The links between Manchester and Abu Dhabi explained
A closer look at the relationship between Man City's owners and the Manchester political scene.
Natasha tackles Obi-Kwankwaso group over cash gift probe
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has defended the distribution of millions of naira to her constituents under her empowerment programme, saying she has yet to receive… Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-tackles-obi-kwankwaso-group-over-cash-gift-probe/
Natasha tackles Obi-Kwankwaso group over cash gift probe
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has defended the distribution of millions of naira to her constituents under her empowerment programme, saying she has yet to receive… Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-tackles-obi-kwankwaso-group-over-cash-gift-probe/
Tinubu woos youths as Fubara pledges three million votes
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday urged youths to collect their Permanent Voter Cards and participate in the 2027 general elections, declaring that their future depended on the outcome of the poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-woos-youths-as-fubara-pledges-three-million-votes/
Severe dehydration may trigger kidney injury, say nephrologists
As the dry season approaches, nephrologists have warned that severe dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and trigger acute kidney injury, urging Nigerians to maintain adequate fluid intake. Read More: https://punchng.com/severe-dehydration-may-trigger-kidney-injury-say-nephrologists/
Three die in Ogun road crashes
Three persons have been killed and seven others injured in two separate road crashes along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway and the Ota–Idiroko Road in Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-die-in-ogun-road-crashes/
FG cancels teachers’ institute admissions
The Federal Government has cancelled all admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute’s National Certificate in Education and degree programmes for the 2026 academic session over regulatory breaches involving accreditation and university affiliations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-cancels-teachers-institute-admissions/
Osun Accord members protest unpaid N50m campaign fund
Members and supporters of the Accord party in Osun State have accused party leaders of shortchanging them over the N50m mobilisation fund allegedly released for the recent PBAT Door-to-Door Movement programme in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-accord-members-protest-unpaid-n50m-campaign-fund/
Abure warns against unauthorised Obi campaign funds
Former National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has warned the Nigeria Democratic Congress against allowing individuals and support groups to raise funds for its 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, without the party’s knowledge and approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/abure-warns-against-unauthorised-obi-campaign-funds/
ADAMU: Like father, Amos, like son, Samson, by Patrick Omorodion
Recently, the Confederation of African Football, CAF confirmed Samson Adamu, the scion of Dr. Amos Adamu, as the General Secretary of the continental football body. Former Super Eagles player, Paul Okoku in today’s Column takes a peep into the rise of the younger Adamu in…
ADAMU: Like father, Amos, like son, Samson, by Patrick Omorodion
Recently, the Confederation of African Football, CAF confirmed Samson Adamu, the scion of Dr. Amos Adamu, as the General Secretary of the continental football body. Former Super Eagles player, Paul Okoku in today’s Column takes a peep into the rise of the younger Adamu in…
Faleke, Lagos LG boss bag awards
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Ikeja Local Government Chapter, has honoured the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, James Faleke, and the Ikeja… Read More: https://punchng.com/faleke-lagos-lg-boss-bag-awards/
Afrobeats artistes need mental strength to survive pressures – Andre Vibez
Nigerian music producer, Alexander Uwaifo, popularly known as Andre Vibez, has said artistes need mental strength to withstand the pressures of the music industry, urging emerging musicians to… Read More: https://punchng.com/afrobeats-artistes-need-mental-strength-to-survive-pressures-andre-vibez/
Loud Whispers with Joseph Edgar
Obafemi Hamzat: Lagos Best Bet? I believe that true reforms in our country can only come from the inside. Before you scream, listen – the APC is so entrenched that
Loud Whispers with Joseph Edgar
Obafemi Hamzat: Lagos Best Bet? I believe that true reforms in our country can only come from the inside. Before you scream, listen – the APC is so entrenched that
UBA names 20 essay competition finalists
The United Bank for Africa Foundation has shortlisted 20 students for the final stage of its 2026 National Essay Competition, with the top five set to share N41m in educational grants and prizes. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-names-20-essay-competition-finalists/
Abia APC candidate denies alliance rumours
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, Eric Opah, has ruled out any alliance with other political parties ahead of the 2027 election, declaring that he is determined to unseat Governor Alex Otti. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-apc-candidate-denies-alliance-rumours/
Esther Igbekele to honour late mother with grand burial
Gospel musician Esther Igbekele has explained her decision to organise a grand final burial celebration for her late mother, Mary Igbekele, saying it is an opportunity to honour a woman whose… Read More: https://punchng.com/esther-igbekele-to-honour-late-mother-with-grand-burial/
Taxis, cows, shoes and Nigeria’s grass-to-grace politics
On Saturday, September 18, 2010, Goodluck Jonathan stood at Eagle Square, Abuja, and told Nigerians what would become the rallying cry for his campaign in the 2011 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/taxis-cows-shoes-and-nigerias-grass-to-grace-politics/
Passwords, pixels and panic
First, a caveat that must not be mistaken for cowardice: I do not work for INEC. I do not hold a brief for the merchants of panic who profit from every screenshot, nor do I hold a brief for a commission that asks for trust…
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