Political news and analysis
Nigeriaâs healthcare system is in crisis with only 3,000 public health physicians for 230M people, affecting PHCs and disease response due to mass emigrati Read More: https://punchng.com/phcs-in-crisis-as-japa-shrinks-public-health-physicians-to-3000/
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Saâad Abubakar, has disclosed that a true Muslim would
With political calculations for 2027 already underway, a quiet but consequential legal fault line may be forming beneath the Electoral Act 2026, which if not addressed, could taint the elections, Davidson
Engagements with Chidi Amuta I have fallen victim to two sets of phone calls in recent weeks about political developments in Nigeria. Between foreign friends and associates on one hand
Sean Strickland dethroned the previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev in a razor-close split decision at UFC 238 for the middleweight championship.
Remo Stars and Bayelsa United face off in a crucial NPFL relegation battle. Can the defending champions secure their survival in this high-stakes clash? Read More: https://punchng.com/remo-bayelsa-clash-in-relegation-battle/
The EFCC has declared former minister Sadiya Farouq wanted over an alleged $1.3m fraud case involving criminal conspiracy and diversion of public funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/1-3m-fraud-efcc-declares-to-ex-minister-sadiya-wanted/
Ikorodu Cityâs coach Bright Ozebagbe urges players to maintain focus in their continental chase as the NPFL season nears its end with crucial matches ahead Read More: https://punchng.com/ozebagbe-demands-focus-in-ikorodu-continental-chase/
Olawale Ajimotokan  in  Abuja The organisers of the maiden edition of Abuja Amateur Basketball Tournament have said that the grassroots competition will hold in July with 20 academies in contention. The programme
AFN Vice President Akuchukwu Aghazu calls for stronger grassroots athletics development, urging states to host regular competitions to nurture talent. Read More: https://punchng.com/aghazu-calls-for-stronger-grassroots-athletics-development/
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is awaiting an investigation report on a youth pastor in Ogbomoso accused of attempted rape by a student. Read More: https://punchng.com/redeemed-church-awaits-report-on-pastor-accused-of-attempted-rape/
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the 2026-27 Federal Budget on May 12. It's framed as one the country's most consequential Budgets against a backdrop of inflation-fuelling global energy shocks, climbing cost-of-living, slowing productivity and a national debt edging toward A$1 trillion. Chalmers speaks with Bloomberg's James Mayger in Canberra. (Source: Bloomberg)
