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- by Punch NewspapersOgun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, and First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun, have called for greater inclusion of women in political appointments. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-deputy-gov-first-lady-demand-more-appointments-for-women/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Federal Government plans to give N2bn each to 40 tertiary institutions to establish commercial farms as part of its new food security initiative. Read More: https://punchng.com/food-security-fg-offers-40-tertiary-institutions-n2bn-each/
- by Punch NewspapersThe ADC and NDC have warned against political violence in Edo State ahead of the 2027 elections, alleging attacks, intimidation, and vandalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-edo-opposition-parties-warn-against-political-violence/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the body of an unidentified 50-year-old man from a river in the Kulende area of Ilorin, the state capital. Read More: https://punchng.com/firefighters-recover-mans-body-from-kwara-river/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Department of State Services has released four men cleared of alleged IPOB links and approved N20m compensation after investigations found they were mi Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-frees-four-cleared-of-ipob-links-pays-n20m-compensation/
- by Punch NewspapersFormer minister Betta Edu says Cross River State is 100% behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term bid in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cross-river-behind-tinubu-otu-betta-edu/
- by Punch NewspapersNigeria’s building council has directed construction firms to suspend heavy outdoor work between noon and 3:30 pm to protect workers from extreme heat. Read More: https://punchng.com/extreme-heat-council-urges-suspension-of-midday-construction-work/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians under its emergency intervention programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-fg-begins-n50000-payments-falcons-earn-caf-nominations-other-top-stories/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says the Nigeria Police Force is ready for the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-ready-for-2027-elections-says-ig/
- by Punch NewspapersA four-vehicle collision has caused serious traffic disruption along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State, with an unconfirmed number of casualties reported. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-vehicle-crash-causes-gridlock-on-apapa-oshodi-expressway/
- by Punch NewspapersFour African universities, including Nigeria’s MAAUN, have formed a consortium to improve access to education for nomadic pastoralists and marginalised gro Read More: https://punchng.com/four-african-varsities-join-forces-to-boost-nomadic-education/
- by Punch NewspapersThe National Assembly has received approval from 28 State Houses of Assembly for the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police in Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-28-states-approve-constitutional-amendment/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria has urged business leaders to prioritise their physical health and wellbeing despite growing corporate pressur Read More: https://punchng.com/business-leaders-urged-to-prioritise-health-despite-work-pressures/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Nigeria Unmanned Systems Association has called for stronger engagement with regulatory authorities to improve safety and investment in the drone indus Read More: https://punchng.com/drone-operators-seek-stronger-regulatory-engagement-collaboration/
- by Punch NewspapersLeaders of the Isoko nation in Delta State have endorsed the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 electio Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-isoko-leaders-endorse-tinubu-oborevwori/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Osun State chapter of the APC has expanded its campaign council for the 2027 elections to 183 members to accommodate aggrieved party executives. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-apc-expands-campaign-council-accommodates-aggrieved-executives/
- by Punch NewspapersLoveworld Kingdom has secured $1m in funding to support small and medium-sized enterprises across Africa, aiming to address financing constraints. Read More: https://punchng.com/faith-based-group-secures-1m-for-african-businesses/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Ondo State Amotekun Corps has arrested 301 suspects for various crimes, including kidnapping and anti-grazing violations, between August and October 20 Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-amotekun-arrests-301-suspects-in-three-months/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, has rejected salary arrears paid to members and threatened a fresh strike action. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-varsity-asuu-rejects-salary-arrears-threatens-fresh-strike/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Federal Government has warned landlords that renting properties to terrorists is a crime punishable under the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, Read More: https://punchng.com/renting-houses-to-terrorists-a-crime-fg-warns-landlords/
