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October 15, 2026 8:50 am
Fani-Kayode defends Obasanjo over Nigeria Airways liquidation
October 15, 2026 8:21 am
PHOTOS: NSIB, Navy divers continue underwater search for crashed NAF aircraft
October 15, 2026 7:50 am
UK commits £41m to restore 74 worship centres, heritage buildings
October 15, 2026 7:45 am
Morning recap: Tinubu campaign council inaugurated, FG seeks $78.5bn capital, other stories
October 15, 2026 7:23 am
Arewa group backs Tinubu’s re-election, hails Kano ecological projects
October 15, 2026 7:17 am
Ondo crash: NAF recovers more aircraft components
Stakeholders decry weak prosecution of SGBV cases in Kaduna
October 15, 2026 9:21 am
Melaye alleges weak N’Assembly oversight of Tinubu’s governance
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Family confirms death of gospel singer Toluwanisings
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2027: Don’t snatch ballot boxes for politicians, youths warned
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Firm unveils 60,000-litre solar-powered borehole in Adamawa IDP camp
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Tinubu campaign: Accord leaders urge Adeleke to clarify loyalty
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Fani-Kayode defends Obasanjo over Nigeria Airways liquidation
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode defends Olusegun Obasanjo over the Nigeria Airways liquidation, blaming its collapse on pre-1999 mismanagement an…
PHOTOS: NSIB, Navy divers continue underwater search for crashed NAF aircraft
The NSIB and Nigerian Navy are continuing a round-the-clock underwater search for the crashed NAF ATR 42-500 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State….
UK commits £41m to restore 74 worship centres, heritage buildings
The UK government has announced over £41m in funding to restore 74 historic buildings, including churches, synagogues, and castles across England….
Read the morning recap on the inauguration of Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council, FG’s plan for a new grid, and a search for $78.5bn in private capital….
Arewa group backs Tinubu’s re-election, hails Kano ecological projects
The Arewa Revival Project has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing the FG’s ecological interventions in Kano State….
Ondo crash: NAF recovers more aircraft components
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered more components from its aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as search operations continue at the site….
Melaye alleges weak N’Assembly oversight of Tinubu’s governance
Dino Melaye has chided the 10th National Assembly leadership for weak legislative oversight of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and executive powers….
Family confirms death of gospel singer Toluwanisings
The family of Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has confirmed his death which occurred on October 14, 2026….
2027: Don’t snatch ballot boxes for politicians, youths warned
A Baptist Convention leader has warned Nigerian youths against being used by politicians for ballot-box snatching and other electoral violence in the 2027 …
Firm unveils 60,000-litre solar-powered borehole in Adamawa IDP camp
Caritas Nigeria has commissioned a 60,000-litre solar-powered borehole to address water scarcity at the Malkohi IDP camp in Yola, Adamawa State….
Tinubu campaign: Accord leaders urge Adeleke to clarify loyalty
Lagos Accord leaders have urged Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his loyalty following reports of his appointment to Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign….
Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, says INEC chair
The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, says algorithms will not decide the 2027 general elections, insisting the choice rests solely with Nigerian voters….
Accord supporters attacked in Oyo, APC demands probe
Suspected hoodlums have attacked supporters of Accord governorship candidate in Oyo, Oriyomi Hamzat, during a procession in Ibadan, prompting the APC to de…
Swine fever: Ogun alerts FG as farmers lose N5bn
Pig farmers in Ogun State have lost over N5bn to an African Swine Fever outbreak, prompting the state government to alert federal authorities for support….
Engineers advocate collaboration to drive Nigeria’s energy transition
Engineers are calling for collaboration between government and industry to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition and improve electricity supply for growth…
Firm strengthens tree planting initiative, targets one million trees
Seplat Energy has strengthened its Tree4Life initiative, planting 200,000 trees as it targets its goal of one million trees by 2030 to combat climate chang…
Ex-IYC president urges govs to ensure cheaper transport cost
A former IYC president, Udengs Eradiri, has urged state governors to comply with President Tinubu’s directive to reduce transport costs for Nigerians….
Foundation takes free medical outreach to Lagos
Pistis Foundation is holding a free medical and surgical outreach for underserved communities in Lagos from October 19 to 23, offering various services….
Nigerian leaders viciously greedy, self-loving – Osofisan
Playwright Femi Osofisan has described Nigeria’s political leaders as “viciously greedy” and indifferent, warning their disposition is a danger to the coun…
Single candidacy: Opposition leaders, parties in coalition talks
Leaders of six opposition parties, including PDP and SDP, are in talks to form a coalition and explore a common strategy for the 2027 general elections….
El-Rufai: ICPC opposes co-defendant’s bail application
The ICPC has opposed the bail application of Jimi Lawal, a co-defendant in the alleged financial misconduct case involving ex-governor Nasir El-Rufai….
PUNCHman emerges best print journalist at PenCom awards
A PUNCH Chief Correspondent, Sami Tunji, has won the Print Category of the 2026 National Pension Commission Media Excellence Award held in Abuja….
$552m W’Bank grant targets 29m Nigerian children – UBEC
UBEC says a $552.18m World Bank grant for the HOPE-EDU programme will target 29 million children and 500,000 teachers to improve basic education in Nigeria…
Okorocha camp disputes police account of arrest, bail
Former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha’s camp denies his arrest, challenging the police and state government’s account over an alleged vacated court order….
ECOWAS court president vows rule of law, timely justice
Liberia’s Justice Charlyne Brumskine has been elected the new President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, vowing to uphold the rule of law and ensure timely …
Foursquare GO urges Nigerians to embrace hard work
The General Overseer of The Foursquare Gospel Church, Rev. Sam Aboyeji, has urged Nigerians to embrace hard work and shun corruption and internet fraud….
The management of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti has urged the Federal Government to extend the benefits of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and bursaries to private …
PCC inauguration: APC banks on Tinubu’s record for re-election
The APC has inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, expressing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s record to secure his re-e…
Zazzau Emir honours ex-NNPC CFO Abdulrazaq with traditional title
The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has appointed former NNPC Chief Financial Officer, Isiaka Abdulrazaq, as the Tafidan Yamman Zazzau….
Lagos plans decade-long overhaul of public procurement
The Lagos State Government is developing a 10-year plan to overhaul public procurement, focusing on digital processes and compliance for its 2036 vision….
Yusuf, Shekarau, Ganduje lead Kano APC campaign council
The APC in Kano has formed a 155-member campaign council for the 2027 elections, with Governor Abba Yusuf as chairman and Ganduje and Shekarau as members….