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Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu announces plans to disburse financial grants to traders once the reconstruction of the Sokoto Central Market is complete. Read More: https://punchng.com/aliyu-promises-sokoto-traders-grants-after-market-reconstruction/
At the Senate hearing on SEDCâs proposed N140 billion 2026 budget, lawmakers largely backed a long-term regional plan while warning against patronage-driven spending as social media clips shifted public focus to confrontation.
Abia State to host the âAbia Business Roundtableâ on March 5, 2026, to foster collaboration between the government and the private sector for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-hosts-business-roundtable-to-boost-private-sector/
Anthropic and the Pentagon are clashing over AI use in autonomous weapons and surveillance, raising high-stakes questions about national security, corporate control, and who sets the rules for military AI.
Real Madrid star, Rodrygo has named Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne as the best player he has ever played against. Rodrygo played against De Bruyne in the Champions League when the Belgian was at Manchester City. However, Rodrygo wonât have the chance to compete against him again in the upcoming Champions League Round of 16 [âŚ] Real Madridâs Rodrygo names best player he has ever played against
Republicans target ex-president over ties to late sex offender while Democrats press for answers over Donald Trump
The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.
Lenders weigh losses linked to Market Financial Solutions, linked to Bangladeshi politicianâs real estate empire
The Anambra State Government carries out the demolition of a convicted native doctorâs shrine in Oba as part of a wider crackdown on ritual practices. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-demolishes-convicted-native-doctors-shrine/
The Supreme Court ruling comes after Israel said it would ban 37 aid groups from Gaza for failing to follow new rules.
Kwara State launches a safer birth training program to end preventable maternal and child deaths by equipping data collectors to improve healthcare outcome Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-unveils-safer-birth-training-to-curb-maternal-child-deaths/
Convener of the Alternative Movement, Segun Showunmi, has lamented that Nigerians have reduced democratic participation to âskit making.â He argued that democracy without active citizen participation helps politicians manipulate the process. He stated this on Friday while receiving members of the Action Alliance and the Labour Party at his residence in Abeokuta, the capital of [âŚ] Nigerians have reduced democracy to âskitâ- Showunmi laments
