Nigeria and Uganda launch a partnership to harmonise skills certification systems, aiming to boost technical and vocational training across Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-uganda-move-to-harmonise-skills-certification-systems/

Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA has launched a free healthcare scheme, enrolling 1,000 vulnerable residents to ensure access to quality medical care. Read More: https://punchng.com/council-boss-enrols-1000-vulnerable-constituents-in-free-healthcare/

The Rotary Club of Ibadan Jericho Metro has marked its 14th anniversary with a humanitarian outreach aimed at supporting vulnerable members of the public through the distribution of essential items. The outreach, carried out in partnership with Kingdom Alive Outreach Ministries and Cornerstone Orphanage, featured the donation of household goods, clothing, food items, shoes, bags […]

The Lagos nursing college has launched new reforms after a strategic retreat aimed at strengthening institutional performance and improving healthcare deli Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-nursing-college-pushes-reforms-for-better-service-delivery/

Stakeholders, including INEC and security agencies, reiterate their commitment to ensuring a free, fair, peaceful, and credible Ekiti gov poll in 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-security-agencies-vow-credible-ekiti-gov-poll/

The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Lagos State chapter, weekend honoured its elderly members and past leaders, even as it called for stronger mentorship structures and improved work-life balance for female doctors. The post MWAN honours elders, pushes mentorship, work-life balance for female doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.

Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, a new political pressure group ahead of the ADC primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-kwankwaso-launch-joint-movement-before-adc-primaries/

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s potential PDP exit has left supporters and political aspirants in a state of uncertainty amid shifting signals. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-pdp-aspirants-uncertain-as-gov-weighs-pdp-exit/

By Chioma Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, on Monday, commended the Federal Government over the release of an updated schedule of prohibited trade items, describing it as a strategic move to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing, conserve scarce foreign exchange, and enhance national health security.The pharmacists said the policy direction, particularly the […] The post Community pharmacists hail FG ban on importation of locally-produced drugs appeared first on Vanguard News.

​Following calls for urgent reform in Nigeria’s childhood cancer care, experts have spotlighted weak multidisciplinary collaboration and limited social support as critical gaps in the system. The post Nigeria losing children to cancer due to weak specialist care — Experts appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and enhance food security, Yewa North Local Government Area has commenced the second phase distribution of 30,000 free cash crop seedlings to more than 1000 farmers.         The seedlings, comprising over 12,000 cashew, 9,000 cocoa and 9,000 Oil palm, were distributed during a flag-off at Adokun Royal Field, Igan-Okoto, […]

Taraba Governor Kefas announces plans to secure UNESCO recognition for the Nwonyo International Fishing Festival, boosting tourism and economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/kefas-to-secure-unesco-recognition-for-taraba-fishing-festival/

Peter Obi’s support group advises the ADC to zone its 2027 ticket to Southern Nigeria to avoid splitting the opposition and handing the ruling party a vict Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-supporters-to-adc-zone-2027-ticket-to-south/

CAN chairman expresses grave concern over rising public fear in Nigeria following the killing of army generals, citing widespread insecurity and abductions Read More: https://punchng.com/army-generals-killings-fuel-public-fear-can/

The Gbede Traditional Council (GTC) and the Gbede Development Union (GDU) have declared their support for the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, dismissing recent calls for his removal from office as politically motivated and baseless. In a joint statement signed by the National President of GDU, Chief Israel […]

Kebbi State launches a targeted initiative to enroll nomadic Fulani children in school, providing materials and bilingual teachers to boost education acces Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-initiates-back-to-school-push-for-fulani-children/

Discover why vague messages create work and get ignored by busy professionals. Learn how clear communication respects the reader’s time and gets results. Read More: https://punchng.com/clarity-is-courtesy-why-vague-messages-get-ignored/

Learn why the ‘p’ in words like cupboard, receipt, and raspberry is silent. This guide explains the rules for silent p pronunciation and provides examples. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-pronouncing-the-p-in-cupboard/

Chief Bisi Akande intervenes in the Osun APC rift, facilitating a reconciliation meeting between Adegboyega Oyetola and Dr. Iyiola Omisore in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-apc-rift-omisore-camp-lauds-akandes-intervention/

Suspected bandits killed three soldiers in a recent Kwara bandit attack on Kemanji community. The governor confirmed the incident and praised their bravery Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-confirms-three-soldiers-killed-in-bandit-attack/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) sets a two-week deadline for its 2027 presidential, governorship, and NASS election forms, with primaries in May 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-imposes-two-week-deadline-for-presidential-gov-nass-forms/

A PDP faction loyal to Governor Seyi Makinde dismisses the alleged impeachment rumour, calling the claims baseless and a plot to create political tension. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-pdp-bloc-dismisses-impeachment-rumour-as-oyo-assembly-resumes/

Terrorists issue N6bn in coordinated ransom demands for hundreds of victims abducted in Borno and Kaduna, Nigeria, heightening security fears. Read More: https://punchng.com/n6bn-ransom-demand-for-borno-kaduna-victims-sparks-security-fears/

Governor Bala Mohammed reveals that recent Bauchi security operations have successfully neutralised thousands of bandits and dismantled their enclaves. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-security-operations-neutralise-thousands-of-bandits-gov/

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff directs troops to sustain an aggressive offensive against bandits in the North-West to restore security and peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/cds-orders-sustained-offensive-against-bandits-in-nwest/

Former President Goodluck Jonathan responds to Atiku Abubakar’s criticism, defending his tenure and stating he did his best while acknowledging mistakes. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-did-my-best-as-president-jonathan-counters-atiku/

Hundreds of retired police officers protest at the Presidential Villa, urging President Tinubu to sign the Police Pension Bill to exit the CPS. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-retirees-pressure-tinubu-over-pension-bill/

The Etsu Nupe has conferred the traditional title of Jagoran Matasan Nupe on Kwara Governor’s aide, Saddiq Buhari, for his public service contributions. Read More: https://punchng.com/etsu-nupe-confers-traditional-title-on-kwara-govs-aide/

Ogun APC leaders have endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as the consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election, sidelining current Senator Gbenga Daniel. Read More: https://punchng.com/daniel-shut-out-as-ogun-apc-okays-abiodun-for-senate/

Lagos State has released new cybersecurity guidelines to enhance digital safety for businesses and residents, aiming to build trust in its digital economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-unveils-cybersecurity-guidelines-to-boost-digital-safety/

Sokoto State backs the Nigeria-Turkey military deal, praising the training of 200 special forces as a smart, modern approach to fighting insurgency. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-hails-nigeria-turkey-military-deal/

Fresh turmoil hits the PDP as Nyesom Wike’s camp rolls out primary plans, sparking backlash from rival factions and deepening the party’s internal crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/fresh-turmoil-in-pdp-as-wike-camp-rolls-out-primaries-plan/

The Sultan of Sokoto urges media practitioners to remain committed to truth, fairness, and professionalism, emphasizing the vital role of media ethics. Read More: https://punchng.com/sultan-urges-media-to-uphold-truth-ethics/

The FCTA has condemned the NUT over the FCT teachers strike, warning that it disrupts WAEC preparations and could lead to mass student failure. Read More: https://punchng.com/strike-fcta-tackles-nut-over-disruption-of-waec-preparations/

The University of Lagos unveils a new Geosciences Centre for oil and gas training, aiming to boost local manpower and reduce reliance on foreign experts. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-unveils-centre-to-train-oil-gas-experts-locally/

From last week continues the narrative on the post-election formation of a coalition government of NPC/NCNC as  not one single party had won enough seats to form the government alone; this also entailed the appointment of ministers based on regional representation of the parties concerned Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, deputy leader of the Action Group, was […] The post Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(5), by Eric Teniola appeared first on Vanguard News.