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🇳🇬 The Punch

Nigeria · EN · https://punchng.com

About The Punch

Major Daily Center LeftMedium credibility

The Punch Newspaper was founded in 1971 by James Aboderin and Sam Amuka-Pemu, and is published by Punch Nigeria Limited, a private company. The company has historically maintained strong editorial independence, resisting external political or business pressures. The current chairman of the board is Mrs. Angela Emuwa (nee Aboderin), indicating continued family ownership, and revenue is generated through advertising and subscriptions.

Media Bias/Fact Check rates The Punch as 'Left-Center biased' due to editorial positions that moderately favor the left, particularly in opinion pieces that endorse gender equality and climate change. However, its factual reporting is rated 'Mixed' due to poor sourcing techniques, including infrequent use of hyperlinks and reliance on quotes, and a history of failed fact checks. The outlet has a history of fearless journalism, having criticized past military regimes and endured shutdowns and harassment. The Punch has faced accusations of bias against government administrations and has been involved in defamation lawsuits. The broader Nigerian media environment is 'partly-free,' with journalists frequently facing harassment, arrests, and legal restrictions.

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Edo awards scholarships to Gen Braimah’s children

- The Edo State Government has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah. - The scholarships will cover the children's education fr…

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UTME 2026: FCT CBT centre records smooth start

- The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate. - The examination, organized by the Joint Admission…

🇳🇬 /English Positive tone 6h ago

Jamie Murray Retires from Tennis at 40

- Jamie Murray, former world number one in doubles, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at age 40. - The British star concludes a career spanning over two decades, during which he wo…

🇳🇬 /English 21h ago

Trump says China agrees not to arm Iran

- President Trump stated that China's leader Xi Jinping personally assured him that Beijing will not supply weapons to Iran. - Trump announced this agreement on Truth Social, ahead of his planned summ…

🇳🇬 /English 1d ago

Fire Guts Restaurant, Residential Building in Anambra

- A fire destroyed the popular Restaurants House and a residential building in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. - Firefighters responded to distress calls and extinguished the blazes, preventing them fro…

🇳🇬 /English Positive tone 1d ago

Otti expresses readiness to partner surveyors

- Abia State Governor Alex Otti expressed his administration's willingness to collaborate with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers. - The governor highlighted the importance of th…