FULL LIST: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over breaches - Punch Newspapers
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso. Photo: CBN
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British tennis star receives death threats after defeat - Punch Newspapers
Jodie Burrage was subjected to death threats and online abuse after losing her first WTA Tour singles match in 16 months.
I’m so honoured, El-Sayed celebrates historic US Senate victory - Punch Newspapers
Abdul El-Sayed. Photo: Anadolu Agency
Teenager pushed from two-storey building dies in Imo - Punch Newspapers
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 17-year-old girl, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, who was allegedly pushed from a two-storey building by Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, 26, in Owerri, the state capital. Chukwuokore reportedly died after the incident, which occurred on Nove...
Somali police officer killed by aircraft propeller - Punch Newspapers
Mogadishu Police Chief Ma’alin Mahdi and members of his security team alight from an aircraft at Dhusamareb Airport in Somalia ahead of the Galmudug leadership inauguration. PHOTO/Screengrab by PD Digital/Dalsan TV
US midterms: Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate seat - Punch Newspapers
Democrat James Talarico on Tuesday won the US Senate race in Texas, flipping another seat for his party in a major blow to Republicans. He defeated the state’s Attorney General and Republican candidate, Ken Paxton, a close ally of President Donald Trump, according to projections ...
State police: 28 states approve constitutional amendment - Punch Newspapers
The National Assembly has received approval reports from 28 State Houses of Assembly for the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, clearing the constitutionally required state-legislature threshold for the bill to advance to the next stage of the am...
Nigerians and the japa syndrome - Punch Newspapers
This is 2023 and the japa syndrome is still trending in Nigeria like an emerging pandemic. Japa, a Yoruba locution which means to leave for greener pastures, is still consistently running errands in the frustrated minds of Nigerian youths. Not long ago, another batch of close fri...
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected US senator - Punch Newspapers
Abdul El-Sayed. Photo: Anadolu Agency
Reps invite CBN gov over unpaid pension arrears - Punch Newspapers
The House of Representatives has resolved to invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to explain alleged breaches of pension agreements and the non-payment of benefits to retired employees of the apex bank. The resolution followed the adoption of a mot...
Meet Dapo Akande, Nigerian-trained lawyer elected ICJ judge - Punch Newspapers
Professor Dapo Akande, a Nigerian-trained lawyer who has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice, has built an international career spanning nearly three decades in public international law, legal scholarship and international dispute settlement. Akande, who...
US midterms: Democrats retake House, gain Senate seats - Punch Newspapers
President of the United States, Donald Trump. Photo: The White House
Trump says he’ll accept midterm results, work with Democrats - Punch Newspapers
President of the United States, Donald Trump. Photo: The White House
UK, Nigeria mobilise private capital for three hydro projects - Punch Newspapers
The United Kingdom and Nigerian governments are seeking to attract private investment into three small hydropower projects in Oyo, Kano and Plateau states as part of efforts to expand electricity generation and improve power supply to underserved communities. The initiative, supp...
Barca thrash Villa 3-0 to halt perfect Champions League start - Punch Newspapers
Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 4 football match between FC Barcelona and Aston Villa at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on November 3, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)
2027: Tinubu’s Umrah trip not for Northern votes — Aide - Punch Newspapers
File: The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Mr Ademola Oshodi.
NDC reinstates Borno candidate after Atiku campaign controversy - Punch Newspapers
The Nigeria Democratic Congress in Borno State has withdrawn its dismissal notice against one of its House of Assembly candidates, Mohammed Bunu, who was earlier sanctioned for allegedly campaigning for the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The P...
Video of Soludo’s son campaigning for Obi fake, Anambra clarifies - Punch Newspapers
The Anambra State Government has dismissed a viral video in which the son of the governor, Ozonna Soludo, was seen campaigning for the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, describing it as false and misinformation. In the viral video, Ozonna was seen dancing t...