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The re-election ambition of the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abiodun Ogunleye, has received a major boost following endorsements from influential political groups, transport unions and market associations within the constituency.
The SSAP-SDGs further added that the projects are in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, emphasising that the Federal Government remains committed to delivering people-centred infrastructure across the country.
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
WAEC intensifies integrity measures for the 2026 computer-based WASSCE, using new technology to combat malpractice for 1.9 million candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/malpractice-waec-unveils-tough-integrity-measures-for-1-9m-candidates/
The restored hydroplane returns to the lake where its record-breaking pilot was killed in 1967.
As Nigeria battles low insurance penetration and widespread public distrust of insurers, the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) is read more CIIN takes insurance campaign to streets in push to rebuild public trust
Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch breaks down how hits like Outlander are powering the company’s post-spinoff strategy. By targeting loyal niche audiences, leveraging big platforms like Amazon, and doubling down on franchise IP, Hirsch says Starz is proving you don’t need Netflix-scale to win in streaming. (Source: Bloomberg)
American fashion model Anok Yai has called out Washington post for making a false report about her appearance at the MET Gala.
Suspected cultists reportedly kill eight people in a tragic overnight attack in Makurdi, Benue State. Local authorities are investigating the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/cultists-kill-eight-in-benue-community/
The popular mobile puzzle game will become a TV game show next year.
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday watched a video recording of the alleged confession of the sixth defendant in the ongoing trial of persons accused of conspiring to plot a coup against the President Bola Tinubu-led government. In the video, the defendant, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir, told investigators he had warned the alleged plotters that the […] ‘After praying for coup plotters, I told them coup will fail’ – Islamic cleric says in confession video
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has warned tertiary institutions against granting admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, describing such practices as illegal. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, gave the warning during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions organised by the board on Monday in Abuja. Oloyede said some institutions were […] Admissions outside CAPS illegal ‐ JAMB
