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November 2, 2026 11:53 am
NLC can negotiate alone, Ajaero replies TUC president
November 2, 2026 11:51 am
Dino Melaye dares Tinubu to Quranic recitation contest
November 2, 2026 11:49 am
N70,000 allowance: You cannot negotiate for TUC, Osifo tells NLC
November 2, 2026 11:30 am
NUJ demands prosecution of journalists’ attackers
November 2, 2026 11:20 am
20th anniversary: Rep hails Sultan’s peace efforts
November 2, 2026 11:12 am
SSANU shuts Sokoto varsity over unpaid allowances, threatens indefinite strike
FG introduces USSD code for loans covering food, solar, others
November 2, 2026 12:10 pm
Tinubu celebrates Sultan’s 20 years on throne
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PHOTOS: Green-white-green barriers surround Ka’bah ahead of Tinubu’s visit
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Police arrest 24-year-old for stealing cleric’s mobile phone in Anambra
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UK steps up facial recognition, e-bikes patrol to tackle London knife crime
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N8.2bn inadequate for 30 million PWDs — Experts
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NLC can negotiate alone, Ajaero replies TUC president
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has insisted that the union has the authority to negotiate alone on labour matters, countering the position of his Trade Union Congress……
Dino Melaye dares Tinubu to Quranic recitation contest
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to a Quranic citation competition following the President’s recent spiritual visit to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj, know…
N70,000 allowance: You cannot negotiate for TUC, Osifo tells NLC
The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, has disagreed with his Nigerian Labour Congress counterpart, Joe Ajaero, over the authority of the NLC to negotiate salaries and allowances on�…
NUJ demands prosecution of journalists’ attackers
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has called on the Federal Government, security agencies and other relevant institutions to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of attacks, harassment and unlawful d…
A member of the House of Representatives, Jafar Chiroma, has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his contributions to national unity, religious harmony and peacef…
SSANU shuts Sokoto varsity over unpaid allowances, threatens indefinite strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Sokoto State University chapter, has shut down services at the institution following the commencement of a five-working-day warning strike over u…
Tinubu celebrates Sultan’s 20 years on throne
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his ascension to the throne….
PHOTOS: Green-white-green barriers surround Ka’bah ahead of Tinubu’s visit
Barriers painted in Nigeria’s national colours, green-white-green, were mounted around the Holy Ka’bah in Makkah ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the sacred site on Monday….
Police arrest 24-year-old for stealing cleric’s mobile phone in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, for allegedly stealing an iPhone 16 Pro Max mobile phone belonging to a Reverend Father in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Go…
UK steps up facial recognition, e-bikes patrol to tackle London knife crime
The United Kingdom Government has launched a new knife crime prevention campaign in parts of London. This is as it warns offenders of increased police operations involving metal detection, live facial…
N8.2bn inadequate for 30 million PWDs — Experts
Disability advocates, a journalist and a public finance analyst have described the N8.2bn allocated to issues affecting persons with disabilities in the 2026 Appropriation Act as grossly inadequate. T…
Scholars urge Lagos mosques to improve documentation, sanitation
Islamic scholars and experts have warned that poor documentation, weak governance and inadequate sanitation threaten the sustainability of some mosques in Lagos. They gave the warning at the annual pr…
Otti woos US investors to Abia
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has concluded plans to bring investors, business leaders, policymakers, development partners, diplomatic representatives and entrepreneurs to the state to explore inve…
Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump’s Florida home
A Learjet plummeted into a neighbourhood in southern Florida miles from United States President Donald Trump’s resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said. Several un…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to national development, declaring that his determination to build a prosperous Nigeria has become stronger as he seeks divine wisdom and resilience…
Morning recap: FG targets inflated contracts, INEC flags AI photos, other top stories
As a new week begins, PUNCH Online brings you some of the major stories making headlines across health, security, politics, metro and business. The Federal Government has warned heads of public instit…
INEC flags 268 records over AI photos, irregularities
The Independent National Electoral Commission has flagged 268 records in its preliminary Register of Voters for suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other irregularities, as it …
Customs deploy AI to combat fake news, scams
The Nigeria Customs Service is deploying Artificial Intelligence and digital intelligence tools to combat fake news and online scams that threaten its reputation. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashi…
Loyola College old boys launch N750m endowment fund
The Loyola College Old Boys Association has launched a N750 million endowment fund to finance infrastructure renewal, teacher development and other long-term needs of the Ibadan-based secondary school…
2027: Tinubu favoured to win, says Barau
Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election, citing assessments by political analysts and the prevailing p…
ADC fixes November 4 Sokoto rally, alleges intimidation
The African Democratic Congress has rescheduled its presidential campaign kick-off in Sokoto State to Wednesday, November 4, despite alleging threats, attacks on its members and attempts by the state …
Troops hunt Plateau gunmen after soldier’s killing
The military has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked a military checkpoint in Plateau State, killing a soldier and carting away weapons. The incident occurred on Saturday night at about 8 pm at…
Nigeria glorifies ill-gotten wealth, discourages creativity – Cleric
The Senior Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has criticised Nigeria’s political culture, saying the celebration of questionable wealth is discouraging cre…
Nigerian TVET programme makes UNESCO global awards final
A Nigerian vocational education programme, Summer School, has been named one of three finalists in the 2026 UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Trainin…
Civil service reforms target corruption, inefficiency – HoS
The Head of Service of the Federation, Mr Olumuyiwa Enitan, has disclosed that the Federal Civil Service is undergoing holistic and focused reforms to become more efficient, incorruptible and citizen-…
2027: PUNCH Media Foundation webinar to tackle AI misinformation
As the United States government urges leading artificial intelligence companies to embrace self-regulation to ensure AI safety, the PUNCH Media Foundation is set to organise a PUNCH webinar series on …
Sultan honours ex-JAMB boss Oloyede, preaches national unity
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has conferred the traditional title of Kuliyan Sokoto on the immediate past Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Is-haq O…
Otti retains deputy, kicks off re-election campaign
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Sunday flagged off the Labour Party’s 2027 campaign in Umuahia, retaining his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, as his running mate. This was even as he directed that oppos…
Health experts raise concern over sudden deaths, prostate cancer
Medical experts have raised concerns over increasing cases of sudden deaths among young people and the prevalence of prostate cancer among Nigerian men, urging Nigerians to prioritise regular health c…
The House of Representatives has begun consideration of a bill seeking tougher penalties, including imprisonment, for oil spill violations, barely 24 hours after the Senate passed the legislation and …
Lagos gov candidates to face voters at debate
The Nigeria Debate Consortium, a coalition of five media organisations, has fixed November 8 for a governorship debate in Lagos, marking the opening of its series of public engagements with candidates…