Category: Politics

The Federal Government has increased annual nursing admissions to 50,000 to address Nigeria’s health worker shortage and strengthen the healthcare system. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-expands-nursing-admissions-to-50000-amid-health-worker-shortage/

The House of Representatives grills the Accountant-General today over the fake agency scandal, probing how a non-existent body secured N1.32bn in the 2026 Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-agency-scandal-reps-grill-accountant-general-today/

Lagos Police and youth leaders are strengthening their partnership for community safety, urging young people to reject crime and embrace peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-police-youths-forge-stronger-partnership-for-community-safety/

SERAP has sued NNPC to compel accountability for N211tn recorded as ‘Sundry Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses’ in its 2023 financial statements. Learn mor Read More: https://punchng.com/serap-asks-court-to-compel-nnpc-to-account-for-n211tn/

Nigeria’s opposition parties are divided over presenting a single candidate to challenge President Tinubu in 2027, with key factions adopting different sta Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-splits-over-single-candidate-to-challenge-tinubu/

A retired general recommends a minimum monthly salary of ₦250,000 for Nigerian soldiers, citing economic realities and military sacrifices. Learn more abou Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-soldiers-should-earn-%e2%82%a6250000-monthly-retired-general/

Fuji star KWAM 1 faces backlash for an ‘unnecessary pregnancy’ song amid paternity allegations. Discover the full story of the controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwam-1-stirs-reactions-with-unnecessary-pregnancy-song-amid-paternity-allegation/

The family of Nigeria’s first Military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, will hold his 60th memorial anniversary in Umuahia. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-to-mark-60th-memorial-anniversary-of-aguiyi-ironsi/

The 2026 WAFCON kicks off in Morocco today. Get all the key information, including fixtures, teams, and Nigeria’s title defence. Read More: https://punchng.com/key-things-to-know-as-2026-wafcon-kicks-off-in-morocco/

Iran’s army warns the US that the Middle East war will widen if American attacks on the Islamic republic continue, ahead of Netanyahu’s visit. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-says-war-to-expand-further-if-us-attacks-continue/