A Kwara lawyer recounts his near-death experience after being assaulted by NSCDC operatives in Ilorin, alleging the commandant is shielding the officers in Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-nscdc-commandant-shielding-officers-who-assaulted-me-lawyer/
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Ordeals of FGM survivors haunted by childhood cuts
Many Nigerian women live with the hidden physical, sexual, and emotional scars of Female Genital Mutilation. Discover the untold stories of FGM survivors. Read More: https://punchng.com/ordeals-of-fgm-survivors-haunted-by-childhood-cuts/
Post-primary crisis tears ADC apart
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is in crisis after its primaries, with allegations of irregularities and parallel elections tearing the party apart. Read More: https://punchng.com/post-primary-crisis-tears-adc-apart/
2027: Obi-Kwankwaso bid faces Northern resistance
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s 2027 presidential ambition faces significant northern resistance due to trust issues and the NDC’s unknown status. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-bid-faces-northern-resistance/
VIDEO: Commuters lament as flood takes over Enugu road
Commuters express frustration as heavy downpour causes severe flooding on Enugu’s Nsukka Road. Videos show vehicles stranded and pedestrians struggling ami Read More: https://punchng.com/video-commuters-lament-as-flood-takes-over-enugu-road/
NECO reports decline as 58,187 candidates sit 2026 common entrance exam nationwide
NECO reports a decline in candidates as 58,187 sit for the 2026 common entrance exam nationwide. Female candidates outnumber males, reflecting girl-child e Read More: https://punchng.com/neco-reports-decline-as-58187-candidates-sit-2026-common-entrance-exam-nationwide/
Jonathan urges judiciary to uphold justice, rule of law
Former President Goodluck Jonathan emphasizes the judiciary’s role in Nigeria’s future, urging legal practitioners to uphold justice and the rule of law fo Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-urges-judiciary-to-uphold-justice-rule-of-law/
PRP clears Donald Duke as presidential candidate, others for 2027 elections
Former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, has been cleared by the PRP as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2159738-2/
Police restore calm after false Bayelsa bandit alarm
Bayelsa State Police confirm false bandit alarm in Yenagoa, restoring calm after panic closures. Residents urged to disregard unverified news. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-restore-calm-after-false-bayelsa-bandit-alarm/
Police rescue three kidnap victims after 40 days in captivity
Kaduna State Police Command successfully rescued three kidnap victims after 40 days in captivity and arrested five suspected informants. Read more on the K Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-after-40-days-in-captivity/