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JULY 24 HEADLINES Today's Biggest Headlines Here are some of the news that you shouldn’t miss this morning 1. Tariff battle escalates: Discos reject review talks with states === punchng.com/tariff-battle-… 2. 2027 Presidency: PDP sees southern candidate as game-changer ===…
No fewer than 50 Nigerians were arrested on Thursday by the Ghana Immigration Service for alleged involvement in cyberfraud and human trafficking. punchng.com/50-nigerians-n…
“Rahman was an Aye member. He was killed by some Eiye guys. They trailed him to his family’s house, and I think he saw them and escaped from the house, but the attackers pursued him to another house that he ran to, where they captured him. punchng.com/panic-as-cult-…
He said, “The ban will curb rising insecurity and restore order at the market. The enforcement will take effect from Sunday, July 27, 2025. punchng.com/insecurity-oyo…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and a former governor, Babatunde Fashola, have lauded the vision and insights of the Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, as the monarch launched a book on Thursday. punchng.com/sanwo-olu-fash…
Suspects in the abduction of the Bayelsa State judge, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, on Thursday, narrated how they carried out the operation. punchng.com/suspects-revea…
“The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a significant breakthrough in connection with the tragic killing of an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, who was gunned down in the line of duty, at Itanla, Ondo. punchng.com/four-arrested-…
“Some parents are not even aware of the importance of education to their children. The traditional rulers are closer to the people, so they have a crucial role to play,” she said. punchng.com/unicef-tasks-a…
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board has announced plans to promote ethical use of artificial intelligence in storytelling among students across the state, through its maiden Lagos Youth Storytelling Competition.punchng.com/govt-canvasses…
The Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders in the public service to adhere to the state’s procurement law. punchng.com/lasg-urges-com…
The Rotary Clubs of Eko Heights, Ikeja Legend, and Mushin Metropolitan have partnered to combat maternal mortality in Nigeria. punchng.com/rotary-clubs-t…
The Nigerian Exchange sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday as investors recorded a gain of N406bn, pushing the market capitalisation to N84.3tn. punchng.com/investors-earn…
Airtel Africa Plc has reported a profit after tax of $156m for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a significant increase of 408.1 per cent from the $31m recorded in the same period last year. punchng.com/airtel-africa-…
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc recorded a net loss of N626m in the second quarter of 2025 despite a growth in revenue, according to the company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2025. punchng.com/dangote-sugar-…
Guinness Nigeria Plc has reported a profit after tax of N16.2bn for the twelve months ended 30 June 2025, marking a significant recovery from the N54.7bn loss posted in the previous financial year. punchng.com/guinness-niger…
“The new centre underscores our confidence in the region’s aviation potential. We are investing in local capabilities and building a closer relationship with customers to drive progress and connectivity across the continent,” Mr. Semelas stated. punchng.com/airbus-opens-c…
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Luno has introduced a new crypto staking service in Nigeria, positioning itself as the first operational crypto company in the country to offer such a feature. punchng.com/luno-rolls-out…
“The emergence of Prof. Yilwatda is strategic. It comes at a critical period in the life of the party. I have profound confidence in his capacity, intellect, maturity, and administrative competence to move the party forward,” Ganduje stated. punchng.com/ganduje-congra…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has recorded 168,187 new voter registrations ahead of the November Anambra governorship election slated for November. punchng.com/anambra-inec-r…
Kwankwaso also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of lopsided allocation of scarce resources between the two regions of the country. punchng.com/neglect-of-nor…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled that the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission has no regulatory power to fix the electricity price when the power is generated and transmitted from the national grid. punchng.com/just-in-enugu-…
