11 m. ago Senate Resumes With Focus On Electoral Reform, N58.47trn 2026 Budget

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to deepening electoral reforms, strengthening economic governance, and safeguarding public trust as the lifespan of the 10th National Assembly enters its final 16 months. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, titled “The Trust We’ll Never Breach” to mark […]

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26 m. ago WORLD IN BRIEF: Beckhams reunite, Guyana opposition elects fraud

EU tightens grip on WhatsApp under digital rules The European Union has given Meta Platforms Inc’s WhatsApp until mid-May 2026 read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Beckhams reunite, Guyana opposition elects fraud-charged leader, cult chief faces fresh charges

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4 h. ago Govt deepens digital inclusion for persons with disabilities

Nigeria’s government reinforces its commitment to digital inclusion for persons with disabilities through a NITDA digital literacy training program. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-deepens-digital-inclusion-for-persons-with-disabilities/

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7 h. ago CISLAC urges N’Assembly to prioritise governance ahead of 2027 elections

CISLAC warns the 10th National Assembly against early electioneering, urging lawmakers to prioritise governance and key reforms to address Nigeria’s challe Read More: https://punchng.com/cislac-urges-nassembly-to-prioritise-governance-ahead-of-2027-elections/

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10 h. ago VIDEO: Actor Gideon Okeke tackles Afrobeats stars for ignoring Nollywood

Actor Gideon Okeke criticizes Afrobeats stars for ignoring Nollywood, urging for more industry support to boost the film industry’s global recognition. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-actor-gideon-okeke-tackles-afrobeats-stars-for-ignoring-nollywood/

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10 h. ago EU gives WhatsApp until May to comply with Digital Services Act rules

Meta Platforms Inc’s WhatsApp has been given until mid-May 2026 to comply with the European Union’s toughest digital content rules. read more EU gives WhatsApp until May to comply with Digital Services Act rules

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12 h. ago Osun Speaker dismisses letter removing Ooni as Oba’s council permanent chairman

The Osun Speaker has dismissed a rumored letter seeking rotational chairmanship for the Osun Council of Obas, calling the claim false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-dismisses-letter-removing-ooni-as-obas-council-permanent-chairman/

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13 h. ago Disputed oil wells: RMAFC begins plotting, urges states’ cooperation

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has urged oil-producing states to fully cooperate in the ongoing exercise to resolve disputes over oil and gas wells by plotting verified coordinates. Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Shehu, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the flag-off of the plotting of coordinates of disputed and newly Read More: https://punchng.com/disputed-oil-wells-rmafc-begins-plotting-urges-states-cooperation/

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14 h. ago Anxiety as abducted Kaduna church worshippers remain in captivity

Anxiety grows in Kaduna as 166 church worshippers remain captive one week after their abduction. Rights groups call for their urgent rescue. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-as-abducted-kaduna-church-worshippers-remain-in-captivity/

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14 h. ago Prioritise Technology For Global Relevance, TETFund Board Chair Urges Varsities

The chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to intensify the deployment of technology in order to produce graduates with skills relevant to global competitiveness. Masari stated this at the 17th convocation ceremony of Al-Qalam University, […]

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15 h. ago All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

All is now set in Kano State for the formal reception of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives read more All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

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16 h. ago Nigeria Customs posts record N7.2trn revenue in 2025 on tighter controls

Nigeria Customs Service posted a revenue of N7.2 trillion in 2025, as tighter controls and new digital systems lifted collections read more Nigeria Customs posts record N7.2trn revenue in 2025 on tighter controls

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17 h. ago FRSC warns motorists to exercise caution during hazy weather

The Federal Road Safety Corps has urged motorists across Nigeria to exercise heightened caution due to prevailing hazy weather, which has reduced visibility on major highways and increased the risk of road traffic crashes. The Corps explained that the current dust haze, caused largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, significantly impairs drivers’ vision. In a statement Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-warns-motorists-to-exercise-caution-during-hazy-weather/

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18 h. ago  Dangiwa seeks stakeholders support for new national homeownership campaign

Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, has urged stakeholders in the built environment, including state governments, housing read more  Dangiwa seeks stakeholders support for new national homeownership campaign

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19 h. ago Doherty petitions Reps over reported GCON award to Chagoury, says process ‘warrants scrutiny’

Funso Doherty, former Lagos governorship candidate, has written to Tajudeen Abbas, the speaker of the House of Representatives, urging the read more Doherty petitions Reps over reported GCON award to Chagoury, says process ‘warrants scrutiny’

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22 h. ago Akwa Ibom Community Calls Attention To Abandoned Drainage Project

Distraught residents of Oku Abak and other adjoining communities in Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State have raised the alarm over the entire swath of the area caving in with attendant loss of lives, houses and other social amenities, if urgent intervention measures were not taken to fixed the multi-million naira drainage project […]

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23 h. ago Forum Condemns Insecurity, Extrajudicial Killings In Nigeria

Leaders of the Eastern Bar Forum have condemned the spate of insecurity, extrajudicial killings and inflation in Nigeria and urged the federal government to intensify efforts against them. The governor of the forum, Damian Nosike, spoke at the group’s three-day quarterly meeting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. He expressed worry over the challenges. Nosike […]

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23 h. ago Women Group Begs Tinubu’s To Intervene In Rivers Political Crisis

The South-South Professional Women Association International (SSPWAI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the political crisis rocking Rivers State, warning that prolonged instability could threaten national economic interests and public safety. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, the association’s national president, Dr. Mrs. Constance Mbang, said the lingering tensions surrounding […]

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23 h. ago Sun King’s flexible instalment payment plans for smartphones in Nigeria, unlocking affordable access to the Digital Economy

Sun King offers PayGo smartphones in Nigeria, allowing you to own top brands like Samsung with flexible, small instalment payments. Get connected affordabl Read More: https://punchng.com/sun-kings-flexible-instalment-payment-plans-for-smartphones-in-nigeria-unlocking-affordable-access-to-the-digital-economy/

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29 h. ago Port modernisation key to economic expansion – NPA boss, Dantsoho

NPA MD Dantsoho discusses why port modernisation is vital for Nigeria’s economic expansion, addressing outdated infrastructure and the push for new deep-se Read More: https://punchng.com/port-modernisation-key-to-economic-expansion-npa-boss-dantsoho/

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