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Dauda Lawal is Wining Hearts, Commanding Attention in Zamfara
To say that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is wining the hearts of people of Zamfara State is like stating the obvious. He is writing a compelling chapter of his political
Obi to Tinubu: Account for N15.8tn subsidy savings, $100bn loans
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for the N5.8tn reportedly saved from petrol subsidy removal and over $100bn… Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-to-tinubu-account-for-n15-8tn-subsidy-savings-100bn-loans/
Celestial leaders, members clash over ban on trousers, nose rings
In this report, DANIEL AYANTOYE examines the controversy sparked by a notice issued by the Celestial Church of Christ banning female trousers, nose rings, artificial nails, heavy makeup and other… Read More: https://punchng.com/celestial-leaders-members-clash-over-ban-on-trousers-nose-rings/
Bayo Ojulari: A Strong Move
Egbon Bayo is the GCEO of the giant NNPC. Well, he has been reported to have announced that they were looking at selling 5% of the inefficient corporation to equity
Power minister faces heat over blackouts
Some Nigerians, including civil society organisations, have called for the resignation of the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, over what they described as persistent electricity outages across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-minister-faces-heat-over-blackouts/
Poor immunisation, insecurity fuelling circulation of vaccine-derived polio —Virologists
Nigeria has interrupted the transmission of indigenous wild poliovirus, but the continued circulation of vaccine-derived poliovirus remains a concern, leading virology professors have warned, urging… Read More: https://punchng.com/poor-immunisation-insecurity-fuelling-circulation-of-vaccine-derived-polio-virologists/
SEVEN DAYS IN OBOREVWORI’S DELTA STATE
The Delta State governor is doing exceedingly well, reckons IKE OKONTA I was in Warri, Delta State’s main oil city last July for consultancy work for the United Nations Development
The Very New Quiet Lifestyle of Scott Tommey
Scott Tommey used to be impossible to miss. The founder and CEO of Osmoserve Global Limited chartered flights to fly guests and entertainers to Dubai for his 40th birthday, allegedly
North must unite to tackle 18m out-of-school children – NGF chair
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Yahaya, has urged his colleagues in the region to put aside political differences and adopt a common development strategy to tackle the estimated 18 million out-of-school children in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/north-must-unite-to-tackle-18m-out-of-school-children-ngf-chair/
Reduce stress to avert premature births, gynaecologists tell pregnant women
Seasoned maternal health specialists have said that too much stress during pregnancy may cause high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, poor sleep and unhealthy eating habits in pregnant women… Read More: https://punchng.com/reduce-stress-to-avert-premature-births-gynaecologists-tell-pregnant-women/
2027 AND THE OLUREMI TINUBU FACTOR
The First Lady is committed to the re-election of President Tinubu, writes OLAOLU JACKSON ALOWONLE Ahead of the 2027 general elections, one figure whose influence is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore
Lagos households spend N45,000 monthly as water crisis worsens
With the Lagos State Water Corporation supplying water to only 1.65 million residents, representing about 8.3 per cent of a population of over 20 million, millions of Lagos residents depend on… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-households-spend-n45000-monthly-as-water-crisis-worsens/
WHEN THE ENEMY IS WITHIN
Nigeria appears ready for an Ibo presidency. The question is whether the Ibo are ready for themselves, contends NNAMDI EBO For decades, the story of the Ibo in Nigerian politics has
Uzodimma, Okorocha: A Feud with No End in Sight
The battle between Governor Governor Hope Uzodimma and his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha is not just the battle for the soul of Imo West Senatorial District but the battle of ego
My father introduced accordion to Nigerian gospel music — Sola Rotimi’s daughter
Mrs Rachael Longe, daughter of veteran gospel musician and accordionist, Rev Sola Rotimi, tells BIODUN BUSARI about her father’s personality, family life, musical journey and ministry, among other issues What kind of relationship do you have with your father? Read More: https://punchng.com/my-father-introduced-accordion-to-nigerian-gospel-music-sola-rotimis-daughter/
Ex-Oba Joseph Oloyede: The Audacity of a Fallen Monarch
The crown may have slipped from his head, but Oba Joseph Oloyede, the dethroned Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, is not ready to surrender the throne without a fight. Convicted in the
AMERICA IS NOT NIGERIA: Why Trump’s midterm defeat cannot predict Tinubu’s 2027 fortunes
By Kayode Akinmade The sweeping defeat suffered by President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the November 3 American midterm elections has predictably provided fresh ammunition for Nigeria’s opposition politicians, who are already attempting to draw parallels between the political fortunes of the American president and…
THE SACKING OF THE ADC LEADERSHIP
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Peter Lifu delivered a controversial judgment, sacking the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by
THE JUDICIARY AND 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
The judiciary is getting too much leeway in deciding the outcome of elections In climes where politics is played according to the rules, the resort to the courts before, during
Shuga Band Reinvents, Keeps Akiin Shuga’s Legacy Alive
One year after the curtain fell on the remarkable life of its founder, Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, Shuga Band is determined that his music, philosophy and enduring
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