Politics

Sowore Knocks Abdulsalami Over Appearance In Indian Hospital Advert

Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised a video showing former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.) appearing in an advertisement for an Indian hospital where he reportedly underwent knee surgery.

Nigeria, Indonesia trade tops $3bn annually — envoy

Nigeria and Indonesia’s bilateral trade has consistently exceeded $3bn annually, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Bambang Suharto, has disclosed.

Wike backing Tinubu, not APC – Oshiomhole

The lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is

Sokoto South II: Jegawa Donates N50m Items

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the member representing Sokoto South II Constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aminu Gidado Jegawa, has donated empowerment items worth over N50 million to beneficiaries drawn from the six wards of his constituency.

LAUTECH resident doctors’ strike hits 32 days

Make your preference count — choose Punch.Add Punch on Google LAUTECH resident doctors’ strike hits 32 days News September 29, 2026 7:20 am Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Credit: LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. By  Fawzi Kehinde Kindly share this story: Resident…

2027: I dragged Peter Obi, convinced Kwankwaso to join ADC – Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, says he dragged former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi into the African

2027: Tinubu Won’t Lose In South West – Adeyeye

As preparations for the 2027 election intensify, former member representing Osun Central in the National Assembly, Olusola Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu will win in the South West region.

Oyo 2027: CCII demands issue-based campaigns, decries name-calling

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has urged Oyo politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns and stop personal attacks ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027: Elections must never be treated as do-or-die affairs – INEC Chair, Amupitan appeals to Emir of Zazzau

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has appealed to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu

Atiku To Tinubu: Tell Nigerians Details Of DMO Debt Service For 2026

The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar said President Bola Tinubu should tell Nigerians the details of external loans to be serviced by the Debt Management Office (DMO) in the second quarter of 2026.

Police bust Lagos syndicate over N20bn goods diversion

Lagos State Police have arrested six members of a syndicate for allegedly diverting imported goods worth over N20bn over the last 19 years.