Month: September 2026

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has inaugurated a 17-member All Progressives Congress (APC) Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee to reconcile aggrieved members and strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The committee is chaired by former Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada. Ododo urged the committee to engage aggrieved members, listen to their concerns and find lasting solutions to internal disputes. He said unity was crucial to the […]

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to cancel the N4,000 result verification fee introduced by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). The call was made by the PUNCH Editorial Board, which described the fee as an additional burden on students and families already struggling with the rising cost of education. WAEC and NECO recently announced the one-off fee for candidates seeking admission into tertiary […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has strengthened its supervision of banks and other financial institutions to prevent the use of the financial system for terrorism financing and other illicit activities. The apex bank said terrorism financing supervision is now one of its priorities as part of efforts to protect Nigeria’s financial system from abuse. According to the CBN, its enhanced monitoring will focus on how financial institutions manage terrorism […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure communities affected by terrorism and ensure the safe return of displaced Nigerians. Obi made the call after visiting an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. He said more than 45,000 people had reportedly been displaced, with over 20 communities allegedly affected by terrorist attacks. Obi said […]

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has said Nigeria’s improving economic indicators will mean little if they do not translate into better living conditions for citizens. The President and Chairman of Council of the CIBN, Dr Dele Alabi, made the remarks at the institute’s 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja. Alabi said the success of Nigeria’s economic reforms should be measured by their impact on households […]

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have maintained their presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections despite ongoing efforts by opposition groups to produce a consensus candidate. The G-100 Alliance, a coalition of opposition political groups and stakeholders, is working towards selecting a single presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). A member of the group, […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has rewarded Edo Queens with N50 million following their victory in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League. The governor announced the reward on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Government House in Benin, where the team presented the 2025/26 Nigeria Women’s Football League and WAFU-B titles. Edo Queens defeated Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the end of […]