Dickson appoints three new aides

Senator Seriake Dickson appoints Sani Takori, VinMartin Ilo, and Steve Nwosu as new aides to bolster the NDC’s operations and communication strategy.Read More: https://punchng.com/dickson-appoints-three-new-aides/

Banks dominate NFIU suspicious reports, accounting for 92% of all filings in 2025. Discover the latest trends in financial crime reporting in Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-account-for-92-of-nfiu-suspicious-reports/

Suspected bandits have abducted a monarch, a Baale’s wife, and others in fresh Kwara abductions, sparking renewed calls for security intervention.Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-attacks-monarch-baales-wife-others-feared-abducted/

A joint security team in Anambra State killed six suspected secessionists in a gun battle, with one operative also dead. Read about the Anambra gun battle.Read More: https://punchng.com/one-operative-six-suspected-secessionists-killed-in-anambra-gun-battle/

Discover how Dangote Fertiliser and four other companies are leading Nigeria’s non-oil export growth, contributing $120m to the nation’s earnings.Read More: https://punchng.com/five-firms-drive-nigerias-120m-non-oil-export-haul/

Arik Air shareholders are demanding explanations from the Receiver Manager regarding the ongoing dismantling of a Boeing 737-700 aircraft at Lagos airport.Read More: https://punchng.com/arik-shareholders-demand-answers-over-aircraft-dismantling/

Abdul’aziz Yari, APC Campaign DG, assures Nigerians the ruling party will fulfil all campaign promises made during the 2023 elections and beyond.Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-will-fulfil-campaign-promises-yari-assures-nigerians/

The NDC has disowned Danjuma La’ah’s purported Kaduna governorship ticket for 2027, clarifying the party’s legitimate candidate.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-disowns-laahs-kaduna-gov-ticket/

Osun State Government warns against plans to reignite crisis in local government areas and motor parks, urging peace and reconciliation post-election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-alleges-plot-to-reignite-crisis-in-lgs-motor-parks/

FAAN has ordered the immediate ejection of a transport company accused of illegally clamping vehicles and collecting N25,000 penalties at Abuja airport.Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-sacks-firm-accused-of-illegal-vehicle-clamping/

Dangote Refinery expands its free fuel delivery initiative to Kano, Imo, Anambra, and Nasarawa, aiming to reduce distribution costs and lower petrol pricesRead More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-expands-free-fuel-delivery-to-four-states/

Abia APC chairman, Chijioke Chukwu, clarifies the party has no alliance with the ruling party, dismissing rumors and criticizing the state government.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abia-apc-rules-out-alliance-with-ruling-party/

Operation Whirl Stroke troops neutralized a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others in Benue, recovering weapons and charms. Read more on efforts to coRead More: https://punchng.com/troops-kill-suspected-kidnapper-arrest-two-in-benue/

Nigerian governors are under pressure to account for N47tn in FAAC payouts since subsidy removal. Discover how this revenue surge impacts public services.Read More: https://punchng.com/faac-bonanza-govs-face-questions-as-payouts-hit-n47tn/

Lagos State Government proposes new rates for wastewater and sewage management to improve service delivery and ensure a sustainable system. Learn about theRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-proposes-new-rates-for-wastewater-sewage-management/

SERAP urges INEC to disclose 2027 campaign donation limits and enforcement plans, citing concerns over election monetisation and transparency.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-serap-asks-inec-to-disclose-campaign-donation-limits/

Governor Sanwo-Olu has installed Ibrahim Saliu as the Onise of Ise Kingdom, Ibeju-Lekki. The new Lagos monarch is urged to unite the community.Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-installs-new-lagos-community-monarch/

MOSOP alleges secret oil drilling in Ogoni communities despite ongoing talks, demanding an immediate halt to operations and transparency from the Federal GRead More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-oil-talks-mosop-alleges-secret-drilling-demands-halt/

Lagos State Government commences construction of six roads in Ajeromi-Ifelodun and Ifelodun LCDA, improving access to markets, easing movement, and boostinRead More: https://punchng.com/lasg-begins-six-road-overhaul-across-ajeromi-ifelodun-ifelodun/

Kaduna State leverages increased FAAC allocations to clear N18bn pension arrears, boost agricultural funding to N100bn, and intensify infrastructure develoRead More: https://punchng.com/faac-boost-kaduna-clears-n18bn-arrears-farm-budget-hits-n100bn/

The Federal Government and APC warn against restoring petrol subsidy, arguing it would reopen fiscal pressures. Atiku proposes a targeted subsidy if electeRead More: https://punchng.com/again-fg-apc-tackle-atiku-over-petrol-subsidy-return-call/

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda met with Emir Sanusi II in Kano, sparking speculation about 2027 elections and the Kano emirship tussle. Read more aRead More: https://punchng.com/yilwatda-meets-emir-sanusi-as-apc-begins-2027-mobilisation/

In early July, a devastating flood in Calabar, Cross River State, claimed five lives and destroyed homes, livelihoods, and years of savings. Learn more aboRead More: https://punchng.com/they-saved-their-children-lost-everything-else-inside-the-night-calabar-drowned/

Ekiti State seeks $500m industrial and trade investment from Egypt to boost its industrialisation drive, create jobs, and develop agricultural value chainsRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-eyes-500m-investment-from-egypt-to-bolster-industrialisation-drive/

Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board announces N5m initial deposit for 2027 Hajj intending pilgrims. Learn about payment deadlines and passport requirRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-kwara-fixes-n5m-initial-deposit-for-intending-pilgrims/

Despite warnings from INEC, EFCC, and ICPC, vote buying was rampant during the Osun governorship election. Discover how cash transactions undermined the poRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-how-vote-buyers-breached-efcc-icpc-inec-defences/

Microsoft warns that a lack of trust could limit Africa’s AI gains. Learn how responsible AI adoption is crucial for the continent’s economic growth and deRead More: https://punchng.com/microsoft-warns-trust-deficit-could-limit-africas-ai-gains/

Semi Ajayi wasn’t sure he scored Hull City’s opening goal against Manchester United, but his strike marked a historic Premier League return for the Tigers.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-wasnt-sure-i-scored-ajayi/

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi and Ezekiel Nathaniel both finished fourth in their events at the Silesia Diamond League. Read more about their performances.Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-nathaniel-finish-fourth-at-silesia-diamond-league/

Zadok Yohanna becomes the fourth-youngest Nigerian to debut in the Premier League for Brighton. Read about his and other Nigerian players’ performances.Read More: https://punchng.com/yohanna-fourth-youngest-nigerian-to-make-epl-debut/