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Kano police have arrested two suspects linked to the 68-day abduction of Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, the APC Chairman for Rogo Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-over-kano-apc-chairmans-68-day-abduction/

The bank has decided to fill 1400 vacancies, including 323 probationary officers and 1033 posts for banking associates, as per the new reservation policy

The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s health, maintaining that he is fit to seek re-election in Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-fit-for-2027-race-apc-chairman-dismisses-health-concerns/

The Kano State Police Command has rescued the abducted All Progressives Congress Chairman for Rogo LGA, Abdullahi Beli, after 68 days in captivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-abducted-apc-chairman-in-kano/

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hyosung Group said Monday its late honorary chairman, ...

‎The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Yobe State, Umar Jajere, and its Secretary-General, Mustapha Gado, have rejected their purported impeachment, describing the exercise as invalid.… Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-ipac-chairman-secretary-reject-impeachment/

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MELAKA, Nov 8 &mdash; Cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the 16th Melaka state ele...

MELAKA, Nov 8 &mdash; Perikatan Nasional (PN) is putting off any decision on whether to discipline Bersatu until the Mel...

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The Lagos State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, George Ashiru, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the party’s chances of winning the state in the 2027 elections ADC has attracted considerable… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagosians-not-happy-with-apc-govt-ready-for-change-adc-chairman-ashiru/

Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has authorised Kayode Ogunbiyi, the Lagos State Deputy Chairman, to act as the party’s state chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-names-ogunbiyi-acting-lagos-chairman/

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 &mdash; DAP has yet to discuss a replacement for Transport Minister Anthony Loke, whose resignation...

MELAKA, Nov 7 &mdash; Barisan Nasional (BN) should explain its record in fulfilling promises made in the 2021 Melaka sta...

In July, the high court had refused to grant interim bail to Siddiqui and permitted him to meet his wife on custody parole on three dates.

The Yola Electricity Distribution Company says it loses about ₦9bn annually in energy and revenue losses on its Jimeta network, with the losses affecting its ability to procure equipment, rehabilitate infrastructure and pay staff salaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/yola-disco-loses-n9bn-annually-on-jimeta-network-chairman/

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SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's parliament has held a presidium meeting ...

The Nigerian Exchange Group chairman has urged business leaders to create Nigerian capital market wealth by increasing participation and strengthening the Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-chairman-urges-business-leaders-to-create-capital-market-wealth/

Sydney’s T2 domestic terminal will soon offer lounge access to departing passengers regardless of airline, ticket class or frequent flyer status.

Al Falah University group chairman Siddiqui sought interim bail or custody parole to care for his ailing wife

The Inter-Party Advisory Council in Yobe State has sacked its chairman and secretary over allegations of mismanagement and lack of transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-ipac-sacks-chairman-secretary/

The Crime Branch has filed an FIR over alleged irregularities in exams for Fisheries Extension Officer at Kufos and for the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector post.

A 1983 batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, Binoy Kumar will hold office for five years

The Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, David Odunmbaku, has denied erecting a disputed boundary signboard at Yakoyo, stating it was installed by the Lagos govt. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lg-chairman-denies-erecting-disputed-boundary-signboard/

Mr Lim, a DBS board member since 2020, will take over on Jan 1, 2027, as Mr Seah steps down after overseeing a period of significant growth and digital transformation at Singapore's largest bank.

With the term of the existing board coming to an end, the names of several leaders are doing the rounds in political circles, and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is likely to take the final call after consultations within the ruling alliance partners

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will chair the board of...

We are still in a mindset that certain roles are meant for a particular gender. This has to change, the Chairman says

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has expressed confidence that the party’s candidates will win in the 2027 elec Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdp-chairman-predicts-victory-for-partys-candidates/

The Vice-Chairman and his team will visit the district to discuss ideas, recommendations, and problem-solving strategies related to the hilly region’s development

Mr. Kuppusamy, along with his wife and playback singer Anita Kuppusamy and his daughter, met the Chief Minister and thanked him.

He questioned why the TVK Minister Rajmohan had not lodged a complaint

A northern elders group has commended APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, for ensuring a peaceful and credible Zamfara North rerun primary. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-elders-group-hails-apc-chairman-over-peaceful-zamfara-rerun-primary/

He questioned why the TVK Minister Rajmohan had not lodged a complaint

According to him, for the first time in Tamil Nadu, every Minister in the Cabinet hates bribery and corruption

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of artificial intelligence in election management, saying the technology is not a threat to democracy despite its potential misuse by malicious actors. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-not-enemy-of-democracy-inec-chairman/

<p>Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Interbank Consortium (SCO-IBC) for 2026-27, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday.</p> <p>HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana has taken over as head of the consortium for the period.</p> <p>“The development coincides with Pakistan’s chairmanship of the SCO for the same period, refl

The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Omoboyede Olusanya, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s economic policy priorities from achieving impressive growth figures to delivering measurable improvements in employment, incomes, productivity and living standards. Olusanya said the country’s economic performance should be assessed by its imp

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, says the commission has no plan to shift the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-plan-to-shift-2027-elections-inec-chairman/

The JNTUA Vice-Chancellor has been elected to the post for the term 2027-2031

Eiji Hatta, chairman of Doshisha's board of trustees, offered his "deepest condolences" at a news conference in Kyoto on Friday.

MELAKA, Oct 30 &mdash; Pakatan Harapan (PH) does not regard multi-cornered contests in the Melaka state election as a di...

He emphasises the need to strengthen public transport and enhance the quality of services provided to passengers

An APC chieftain in Osun State, Jumoke Ogunkeyede, has demanded a total overhaul of the party and the removal of its chairman, Tajudeen Lawal. Read More: https://punchng.com/chieftain-demands-osun-apc-overhaul-seeks-chairmans-removal/

The Chairman is getting a new showrunner. Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, who had been tapped as writer, executive producer and showrunner on the high-profile drama starring Eddie Murphy, has departed the series in the works at Peacock, Deadline has confirmed. The project, from David Glasser’s 101 Studios and Universal Television, is closing in on […]

Matthew Weiner is no longer involved with the drama series “The Chairman” that is currently in development at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project was first reported to be in the works at the streamer less than a month ago, with Eddie Murphy attached to star. According to sources, creative differences between […]

Inspecting the reservoirs feeding Tirumala, B.R. Naidu directs officials to work out alternatives should rainfall fail to replenish the reservoirs

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has rejected a motion to summon the INEC chairman, arguing that the commission’s public briefings are sufficient for now. Read More: https://punchng.com/kalu-rejects-motion-to-summon-inec-chairman-says-briefing-sufficient/

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

The Federal Reserve plans to eliminate some meetings devoted to setting interest rates in the next couple of years, Chairman Kevin Warsh said Wednesday.

Prof. Bilimale suggests that priority should be given to the use of Kannada in notices, circulars, announcements, and administrative affairs of Residents’ Welfare Associations

Dateline Resources has vowed to advance its billion-dollar Colosseum gold project in California following the passing of longtime chairman Mark Johnson.

No one has ever been charged with the 1997 abduction and killing of the Bellaghy clubman whose family suspect state collusion

Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

New Botany digs for The Chairman on the site of the old Mrs Ding.