47 m. ago As Buni’s tenure winds down, succession calculations intensify in Yobe

As Governor Mai Mala Buni’s final term nears its end, succession calculations intensify in Yobe, with behind-the-scenes maneuvering for the 2027 race. Read More: https://punchng.com/as-bunis-tenure-winds-down-succession-calculations-intensify-in-yobe/

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4 h. ago Obaseki’s cousin, Pedro, heads to court over abduction, rights violation 

Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has resolved to seek legal redress over what read more Obaseki’s cousin, Pedro, heads to court over abduction, rights violation 

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5 h. ago Ekiti 2026: PDP appeals court verdict ordering fresh primaries

The Ekiti State PDP has appealed a court judgment that nullified its governorship primary, insisting Dr. Wole Oluyede remains its official candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-pdp-appeals-court-verdict-ordering-fresh-primaries/

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6 h. ago Nigeria steadily recovering under Tinubu, says Gbenga Daniel

Former Ogun governor Gbenga Daniel expresses optimism about Nigeria’s recovery, citing President Tinubu’s economic reforms and security measures as key dri Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-steadily-recovering-under-tinubu-says-gbenga-daniel/

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8 h. ago Deputy Senate President Barau Hails Swift Police Action In Murder Of Family Of 7 In Kano

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended the Kano State Police Command for the arrest of three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the Kano metropolis. Senator Barau gave the commendation in a statement issued by his Special […]

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10 h. ago Police rescue 17 suspected human trafficking victims in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 17 suspected victims of human trafficking after intercepting a vehicle in Karu Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-17-suspected-human-trafficking-victims-in-nasarawa/

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10 h. ago Afternoon recap: Drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents, Wike, govs sued, other top stories

A wanted drug kingpin is arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents. Also, SERAP sues governors over security votes, and NAF neutralizes terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-ndlea-agents-wike-govs-sued-other-top-stories/

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10 h. ago Mbah pledges continued support to Armed Forces, families of fallen heroes, others

Peter Mbah, Enugu State governor, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner the Federal Government to support the read more Mbah pledges continued support to Armed Forces, families of fallen heroes, others

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11 h. ago AFCON: Super Eagles’ bronze win will inspire Nigerians — Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio congratulates the Super Eagles for their AFCON bronze medal win, describing the feat as an inspiration to Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-super-eagles-bronze-win-will-inspire-nigerians-akpabio/

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13 h. ago Abiru highlights Tinubu’s economic reform gains, unveils scorecard at Lagos East APC stakeholders’ meeting

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has said that Nigeria’s economy was stabilising under President Bola read more Abiru highlights Tinubu’s economic reform gains, unveils scorecard at Lagos East APC stakeholders’ meeting

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13 h. ago Kano Governor Condemns Murder Of Family Of 7, Orders Arrest Of Killers

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis on Saturday, describing the incident as barbaric and a grave assault on human dignity. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the […]

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13 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Katung Rallies Support For Tinubu, Governor Sani’s Re

The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to his supporters to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election. Katung also distanced himself from unauthorised statements allegedly made by individuals claiming to be his supporters, which were critical of the […]

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13 h. ago Zulum Denies Annointing Candidates For Party Positions In Borno APC Congresses

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly dismissed rumours circulating that he has appointed certain individuals for executive positions in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses in the State. In a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the governor described the claims as the handiwork of mischief-makers […]

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15 h. ago Stop distracting Abia with 2027 election talk, Otti tells opposition

Abia Governor Alex Otti warns opponents to stop early Abia 2027 election permutations, insisting his focus is on development, not political noise. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-distracting-abia-with-2027-election-talk-otti-tells-opposition/

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16 h. ago Kano gov condemns killing of woman, six children, orders manhunt for killers

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf condemns the barbaric killing of a mother and her six children, ordering security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-condemns-killing-of-woman-six-children-orders-manhunt-for-killers/

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17 h. ago Abians rise in support of Otti as political foes hurl verbal missiles at governor

Past political office holders in Abia State, under the aegis of Abia State Executive, National and State Legislative Members, on read more Abians rise in support of Otti as political foes hurl verbal missiles at governor

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17 h. ago Beyond Rivers: How The Fubara–Wike War Exposes Nigeria Power Brokers

What began as a routine succession arrangement in Rivers State has evolved into a national political test case. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, the prolonged standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, goes far beyond personal rivalry, exposing how godfatherism, elite bargaining and informal power networks continue to shape governance in Nigeria The […]

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18 h. ago Governor Radda Calls For Sustainable Peace At 2026 National Maulud

Katsina State Governor, Malam Umaru Radda, has called on Muslims to uphold sustainable peace, discipline and unity as essential values for societal development. The governor made the call during the 2026 National Maulud held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, which attracted millions of faithful from within and outside Nigeria. Speaking before a large congregation […]

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19 h. ago Lagos Govt Collaborates With Commerce Chamber On Convention Centre

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the state government is ready to partner with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on the proposed development of a world-class convention centre. It was gathered that the proposed centre to be located along the Lekki-Epe Expressway near the “Alaro City,” is expected to […]

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19 h. ago Submit Your Campaign Machinery To Party, Guber Aspirant Charges Colleagues

Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, a former gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, has announced the dissolution of ‘Idera de’ political movement and collapsed all the structures therein into the umbrella body of the party in the state. He also […]

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