2023: No alternative to victory for APC: Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says there is “no alternative” to victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 presidential…
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Dogara, Babachir Lawal to adopt consensus candidate against APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket
A group known as the All Progressives Congress (APC) northern Christian leaders have resolved to adopt a presidential candidate in…
Nigeria has only recovered fraction of looted funds in foreign countries: Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says African countries should be able to determine how they will manage returned stolen assets. He said…
Peter Obi: If elected president, I would insist on single FX market
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says if elected president in 2023, his administration would ensure there…
Falana: Registration of CONUA illegal, we can’t have two unions in a sector
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says the registration of the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA)…
My husband suffered PTSD after leaving the military, says Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, says her husband suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to his years…
PDP to flag off presidential campaign in Akwa Ibom on Monday
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will kick off its presidential campaign in Akwa Ibom state on Monday. Addressing…
Corruption rampant in tertiary institutions… even those on strike are complicit
President Muhammadu Buhari says corruption in the education sector has undermined the government’s efforts and investments over the years. Buhari…
Buhari to present N19.76trn 2023 budget to national assembly on Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2023 appropriation bill of N19.76 trillion to a joint session of the national assembly…
Sanwo-Olu announces salary increment for Lagos civil servants
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says he has given approval for the commencement of the process to increase salaries of…
PDP BoT members meet Wike today
As part of efforts to resolve the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, the Board of Trustees of the party…
Patience Ozokwor, Mr Ibu endorse Obi, launch fundraiser
Nollywood veterans, Patience Ozokwo, Mr Ibu, and Alex Osifo, have thrown their weight behind the presidential candidate of the Labour…
Isiama Afaraukwu Royal Cabinet Members Applauds Doris Ogala On Appreciation Visit, Hails Appointment
Doris Ogala Umezurike, Nollywood actress and Special Adviser to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has applauded the effort of…
FULL LIST: Okonjo-Iweala, Abba Kyari… FG nominates 437 persons for national honours
A total of 437 persons have been nominated by the federal government to receive national honours. The awards will be…
INEC: We’ll closely monitor compliance with law on campaign spending
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will monitor political parties’ compliance with the limits on campaign spending. Mahmood…
Independence Day: FG declares Monday public holiday
The federal government has declared Monday as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary celebration. In a statement…
States to get $750m W’Bank loan in December
States in Nigeria are to get the first tranche of a $750m World Bank loan by December 2022, The PUNCH has learnt….
N5bn spending cap, donation can’t exceed N50m… what to know about 2023 election campaign
After months of anticipation and preparation, September 28, 2022, is finally upon us. It is the day stipulated by the…
BREAKING: Senate President Ahmed Lawan loses as Court orders INEC to recognise Machina as APC Yobe north senatorial candidate
A federal high court in Damaturu has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Buhari inaugurates Climate Change Council
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Climate Change Council. The president did this on Wednesday while presiding over the federal…