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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) dismisses claims of lacking governorship candidates in 12 states for 2027, affirming its national presence and listin Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-names-gov-candidates-in-12-states-denies-regional-party-claims/

Luka Modric, 41, will continue his international career with Croatia, confirmed by the football association. He’ll feature in upcoming Nations League match Read More: https://punchng.com/modric-to-continue-croatia-career-at-41-official/

The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State has said its Adetola Food Bank initiative is not an electoral inducement but a sustained social welfare programme aimed at supporting vulnerable residents. The council stated this in a statement signed by its Chief Press Secretary, Moses Akande, on Saturday, following public reactions to The PUNCH Read More: https://punchng.com/lcdas-food-bank-initiative-not-electoral-inducement-says-lagos-lg/

Nigerian-British businessman Igho Ubiribo died from a pulmonary embolism after a penis enlargement procedure in Thailand. Learn about the risks of cosmetic Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-british-businessman-dies-after-penis-enlargement-procedure-in-thailand/

LAWMA has disengaged street sweepers and supervisors for indiscriminate waste dumping in Lagos. The Authority is committed to maintaining clean environment Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-sacks-supervisors-sweepers-over-indiscriminate-waste-dumping-in-lagos/

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) appeals to Governor Seyi Makinde to pay outstanding arrears and address welfare issues for LAUTECH resident doctors. Read More: https://punchng.com/nma-urges-makinde-to-pay-lautech-resident-doctors-outstanding-arrears/

Hull City extends their unbeaten Premier League start with a goalless draw against Aston Villa, maintaining a perfect defensive record this season. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-hull-city-hold-villa-to-dour-draw-as-tigers-extend-unbeaten-start/

Erling Haaland celebrates his 300th club goal after scoring the winner for Manchester City against Coventry. Discover his remarkable scoring journey. Read More: https://punchng.com/haaland-celebrates-300th-club-goal-after-coventry-win/

A tragic road crash on the Ife-Ilesa Expressway in Osun State claimed three lives and left 20 injured. Speeding blamed for the accident. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-die-20-injured-in-osun-road-crash/

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde declares his 2027 presidential ambition will not be restricted to any region, vowing a nationwide campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-says-2027-ambition-not-limited-to-region/

An Egyptian court sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for drug trafficking and manufacturing. Learn more about this high-profile ca Read More: https://punchng.com/egypt-sentences-tv-presenter-11-others-to-death-over-drug-trafficking/

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, is the new Nasarawa SDP candidate for the 2027 governorship election after a substitution prim Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-picks-ex-ig-adamu-as-nasarawa-gov-candidate/

Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war. Despite being OPEC’s second largest oil producer, Iraq imports oil derivatives because its refineries do not produce enough gasoline to meet domestic demand. In recent weeks, as Read More: https://punchng.com/iraqis-queue-for-fuel-as-regional-war-disrupts-supplies/

NANS credits President Tinubu’s policies, including NELFUND and improved campus electricity, for enhancing student welfare and education in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-policies-improving-student-welfare-says-nans/

Erling Haaland’s goal keeps Man City perfect in the EPL under new manager Enzo Maresca. Tottenham held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-haaland-keeps-man-city-perfect-as-spurs-draw-forest/

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri made a significant impact in his Bundesliga debut, sparking Borussia Dortmund’s comeback win against Hoffenheim. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-loanee-nwaneri-sparks-dortmund-comeback-win-in-bundesliga-debut/

About 50 US military personnel on the Joint Staff have undergone lie-detector tests in an unprecedented hunt for leaks of classified information to journal Read More: https://punchng.com/50-us-military-personnel-face-lie-detector-tests-in-leak-hunt-report/

A professor warns that restoring petrol subsidy could lead to 15 northern states collapsing within three months due to reduced Federation Account funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/15-northern-states-may-collapse-if-subsidy-returns-don-warns/

The Federal Government will begin a two-week repair of damaged expansion joints on Kara Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, starting September 8. Expect traff Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-announces-two-week-repair-of-damaged-kara-bridge-expansion-joints/

Police have arrested Kosisochukwu Ibekwe, 26, in connection with the murder of Vivian Chilaka, a nursing student in Anambra. Get the latest details. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-26-year-old-suspect-over-anambra-nursing-students-murder/