17 m. ago LG fund: Osun PDP gov candidate hails S’Court ruling, warns against violence

Osun PDP governorship candidate Adedamola Adebayo hails the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Osun LG fund, urging members to celebrate peacefully. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-fund-osun-pdp-gov-candidate-hails-scourt-ruling-warns-against-violence/

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17 m. ago India’s new High Commissioner presents credentials to Tinubu

India’s new High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, presents his credentials to President Bola Tinubu, reaffirming commitment to the strategic partne Read More: https://punchng.com/indias-new-high-commissioner-presents-credentials-to-tinubu/

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17 m. ago Police nab five suspected arms couriers, rescue kidnap victim in Kwara

Kwara police arrests five suspected arms couriers with 100 AK-47 rounds and rescues a kidnap victim in separate anti-crime operations across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-five-suspected-arms-couriers-rescue-kidnap-victim-in-kwara/

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78 m. ago Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism — NMA President

NMA President calls for Nigeria to retain health workers with better welfare packages to reduce medical tourism and improve the nation’s health indices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-keep-critical-health-workers-to-curb-medical-tourism-nma-president/

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78 m. ago Accord party faction moves to halt Osun governorship primaries

A faction of the Accord Party files a lawsuit to void the upcoming Osun State governorship primaries and affirm the suspension of its National Chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-faction-moves-to-halt-osun-governorship-primaries/

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78 m. ago Anambra releases schedule, guidelines for August 29, 2026 LG poll

Get the full schedule and guidelines for the upcoming Anambra LG poll on August 29, 2026. ANSIEC outlines rules for primaries and campaigns. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-releases-schedule-guidelines-for-august-29-2026-lg-poll/

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78 m. ago EPL: Arteta provides Mosquera injury update ahead of Aston Villa clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provides a Cristhian Mosquera injury update, fearing the defender could be sidelined for at least six weeks with an ankle inju Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arteta-provides-mosquera-injury-update-ahead-of-aston-villa-clash/

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78 m. ago Osun ALGON, PDP clash over Supreme Court verdict on allocations

Osun’s ALGON and PDP offer conflicting views on a Supreme Court ruling dismissing a suit over withheld local government allocations in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-algon-pdp-clash-over-supreme-court-verdict-on-allocations/

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78 m. ago EPL: Emery says Arsenal clash will test Aston Villa’s title ambitions

Unai Emery calls the upcoming match against Arsenal a ‘huge test’ for Aston Villa’s title ambitions after their impressive rise to third in the Premier Lea Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-emery-says-arsenal-clash-will-test-aston-villas-title-ambitions/

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2 h. ago Enforce distribution guideline to tackle fake medicines, pharmaceutical group urges govt

A Nigerian pharmaceutical group urges the government to enforce drug distribution guidelines to combat the circulation of fake medicines and protect public Read More: https://punchng.com/enforce-distribution-guideline-to-tackle-fake-medicines-pharmaceutical-group-urges-govt/

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2 h. ago EPL: I prioritise team performance over player names, says Amorim

Man Utd coach Amorim defends his selection policy, stating performance is key, despite limited opportunities for young talents like Kobbie Mainoo. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-i-prioritise-team-performance-over-player-names-says-amorim/

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2 h. ago Edo orders eight bulletproof patrol trucks to boost security

The Edo State government has procured eight bulletproof patrol trucks to strengthen security operations and combat rising criminal activities across the st Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-orders-eight-bulletproof-patrol-trucks-to-boost-security/

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2 h. ago Accord party names Osun caretaker chairman, approves 2026 primary guidelines

The Accord Party Osun chapter has a new caretaker chairman, Victor Akande, as the NEC approves guidelines for the 2026 governorship primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-names-osun-caretaker-chairman-approves-2026-primary-guidelines/

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2 h. ago Power probe: Reps invite BPE, Core Investors over challenges facing GENCOs, DISCOs

The House of Representatives has directed the management of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and Core Investors in the power sector with a view to address myriad of challenges facing the country.

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2 h. ago Police arrest seven for kidnapping, cattle rustling in Gombe

Gombe State police have arrested seven suspects in a kidnapping and cattle rustling syndicate, recovering a machine gun and ammunition from the group. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-for-kidnapping-cattle-rustling-in-gombe/

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3 h. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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3 h. ago FULL LIST: 10 PDP lawmakers still loyal after Rivers assembly mass defection

Discover the 10 PDP lawmakers who remained loyal after the mass defection in the Rivers State House of Assembly. See the full list and their constituencies Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-10-pdp-lawmakers-still-loyal-after-rivers-assembly-mass-defection/

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4 h. ago EFCC seeks updated laws, stronger protection for prosecutors

Nigeria’s EFCC highlights risks in prosecuting financial crimes, calling for updated laws and better protection for prosecutors handling high-profile cases Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-seeks-updated-laws-stronger-protection-for-prosecutors/

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4 h. ago Osun governorship race: APC screening committee bars Omisore, six other aspirants

The APC screening committee has barred Iyiola Omisore and six others from the Osun APC primary for governorship, citing nomination irregularities. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-governorship-race-apc-screening-committee-bars-omisore-six-other-aspirants/

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4 h. ago Leverage NELFUND loans for your education, UNIOSUN VC urges students

Osun State University’s VC encourages students to apply for NELFUND loans, a federal initiative to support education and prevent financial hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/leverage-nelfund-loans-for-your-education-uniosun-vc-urges-students/

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