66 m. ago Adebayo Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate Amid Adeleke’s Resignation

Adebayo Emerges PDP Adebayo Adedamola on Tuesday emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Osun 2026 election. Adedamola polled 919 votes out of 957 cast in the primary held in Osogbo, the state capital. The chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, announced the result, stating, ”Void votes 20. We told […] The post Adebayo Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate Amid Adeleke’s Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the 2026 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day emblem at the presidential Villa, Abuja read more Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

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2 h. ago 2026: Mbah presents ‘Renewed Momentum and Optimism’ budget proposal of N1.62trn to Assembly

Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State governor, has presented a budget proposal of ₦1.62 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to read more 2026: Mbah presents ‘Renewed Momentum and Optimism’ budget proposal of N1.62trn to Assembly

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2 h. ago Mbah’s aide honoured as ECWA Church for contribution to development in Nomeh Community

…Extols governor’s inclusive development model Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State on Media, Uche Anichukwu has been read more Mbah’s aide honoured as ECWA Church for contribution to development in Nomeh Community

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2 h. ago DStv subscribers may lose 12 channels in January 2026 — MultiChoice

MultiChoice warns DStv subscribers may lose 12 key channels, including CNN and Cartoon Network, from Jan 2026 if a deal isn’t reached with Warner Bros. Read More: https://punchng.com/dstv-subscribers-may-lose-12-channels-in-january-2026-multichoice/

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3 h. ago Tinubu Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates N200m

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a personal donation of N200 million. This is even he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops who continue to confront terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other security threats across […]

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3 h. ago Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund

President Tinubu unveils the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund, kicking off activities to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes and veteran Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-unveils-2026-armed-forces-remembrance-day-emblem-appeal-fund/

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4 h. ago FG moves to avert academic crisis with 40% salary offer to ASUU lecturers

NEC meets to review FG proposal The Federal Government has proposed a 40 per cent salary increase for members of read more FG moves to avert academic crisis with 40% salary offer to ASUU lecturers

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4 h. ago New Excise Bill at variance with int’l standards, OPS, labour tell NASS

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and Organised Labour have rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust read more New Excise Bill at variance with int’l standards, OPS, labour tell NASS

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4 h. ago (BREAKING) Adebayo emerges PDP gov candidate in Adeleke’s absence

Adebayo Adedamola has won the Osun PDP primary, becoming the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Governor Adeleke’s absence. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adebayo-emerges-pdp-gov-candidate-in-adelekes-absence/

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4 h. ago Osun 2026: Adebayo Adedamola Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election on Tuesday. Adedamola polled 919 votes out of 957 cast at the primary held on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital. Chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, announced the results, […]

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4 h. ago JUST IN: Adebayo Adedamola emerges PDP’s Osun guber candidate

Adebayo Adedamola has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2026 Osun election.

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5 h. ago Osun 2026: APC stands to benefit from confusion in PDP — Babayemi

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Prince Dotun Babayemi, has said the ruling party would be the ultimate beneficiary of the unfolding confusion in the Peoples Democratic Party.

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6 h. ago Osun 2026: PDP governorship primary underway despite uncertainty

The Osun PDP primary for the 2026 governorship election is underway, shadowed by factional disputes and the recent resignation of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-pdp-governorship-primary-underway-despite-uncertainty/

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7 h. ago World AIDS Day: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To End HIV By 2030

As Nigeria joined the global community to mark the World AIDS Day, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed commitment, increased domestic financing, and collaboration to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The First Lady stated this on Monday at the World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration, with the theme: […]

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9 h. ago Global stocks rise as US Rate but bets ease Japan bond concerns

Global stocks see gains as weak US data fuels interest rate cut optimism, tempering concerns over rising Japanese bond yields and potential BoJ hikes. Read More: https://punchng.com/global-stocks-rise-as-us-rate-but-bets-ease-japan-bond-concerns/

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10 h. ago Lagos Assembly: 2026 Appropriation Bill scales through second reading 

He stressed that “the Budget will take care of all ongoing projects such that none of them will be moved to the next administration.”

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12 h. ago Governor Sani Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget To Kaduna Assembly

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has presented a N985.9 billion budget for 2026 to the Kaduna State House of Assembly. He described it as a financial plan anchored on consolidation, rural transformation and inclusive development. While unveiling it to the lawmakers at Lugard Hall, the governor said the budget, tagged: “Budget of Renewal, Resilience […]

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13 h. ago Group Seeks Stronger Policies, Inclusion For Neurodivergent Children

A group, Phebean Neurodiversity Support Nigeria, has renewed its call for more government action, wider public awareness and inclusive learning policies for children living with neurodiversity challenges. The group made the call at its maiden awareness workshop in Abuja last weekend. The event brought together teachers, caregivers, health workers and community stakeholders who work directly […]

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16 h. ago Rivers Assembly attacks Fubara over infrastructure collapse, N600bn savings

Rivers Assembly criticizes Governor Fubara over deplorable schools despite N600bn in savings, fueling a fresh political crisis in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-assembly-attacks-fubara-over-infrastructure-collapse-n600bn-savings/

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