Monday, October 19, 2026

States

October 17, 2026
Lokoja LGA,Polling unit 015
October 17, 2026

Zulum seeks stronger military operations around Lake Chad

Mr Zulum stressed that military clearance operations must be followed by effective stabilisation measures.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
October 17, 2026

Health workers’ strike disrupts services at Katsina public hospitals

The Assembly of Health Professionals embarked on a one-week warning strike.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
October 17, 2026

2027: COAS Shaibu charges troops on credible elections, professionalism

The army chief said much was expected of the troops in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.

Waidi Shaibu
October 17, 2026

Gov Sani commences N2 billion compensation for 865 property owners affected by road projects

Mr Sani said the payments demonstrated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development while protecting citizens’ rights.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 17, 2026

Ex-Unilorin VC, eminent Kwara indigenes rally support for APC candidates

The committee is committed to resolving disagreements arising from the party’s primaries in the state.

APC LOGO
October 17, 2026

2027: INEC vows credible poll in Akwa Ibom, urges support for PWDs

The NOA official urged physically challenged persons to obtain their voter cards with the aid of trusted people

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
October 17, 2026

Edo reviews VAPP law to bolster gender-based violence response 

Ms Nwokedi commended the Edo State Government for taking steps to strengthen prevention and response to gender-based violence.

Attendees at the Consultative Forum
October 17, 2026

Ex-student offers N5 million  scholarship to students, rewards teachers in Enugu school

A teacher and beneficiary, Amos-Glory Obinna, commended Mr Alumona for the recognition.

Noel Alumona at the school
October 17, 2026

Police ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠rescue one-month-old baby allegedly sold by mother for N2 million in Oyo

Mr Ayanlade said investigations showed that the baby’s mother received N1 million of the N2 million paid by the buyer.

Armed policemen