Wife of former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, Adanma Okpara, laid to rest
The remains of Mrs Adanma Okpara, wife of the late former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, Dr M. I. Okpara, were on Friday laid
[...]
South America to join UEFA Nations League from 2024
South American nations will be able to join the UEFA Nations League from 2024, UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek has said, in a move
[...]
Al Ahly terminate Nigeria’s Junior Ajayi contract
Egyptian Premier League powerhouse, Al Ahly, have decided to terminate the contract of Nigerian forward Junior Ajayi effective immediately. Ajayi signed for Al
[...]
CBN okays Ahmad Abdullahi as FBN HoldCo Chairman
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi as non-executive Director of First Bank Holding Plc and
[...]
My husband jumped into lagoon due to depression, says wife
Ms Sofiat Amusa, wife of the 25-year-old man who committed suicide by jumping into a lagoon in the Epe area of Lagos, said
[...]
How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – businessman
A businessman, Mr Sylvanus Ahanonu, on Friday narrated before an Ikeja Special Offences Court, how he was allegedly kidnapped, tortured and made to
[...]
JUST IN: Omicron: Canada lifts ban on Nigeria, nine African countries
Following internal and international criticism, Canada has back-pedalled on its African travel bans ahead of schedule. Canada is lifting the ban on international
[...]
EFCC grills Ibadan socialite for allegedly defrauding customers of N25m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a socialite based in Ibadan. Oluwabukola Temitope Ajayi, for alleged fraud. Ajayi was accused of obtaining money
[...]
Nnamdi Kanu now a prisoner of conscience –IPOB
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has said that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is a prisoner of conscience. In a statement on Friday,
[...]
Breaking: Imo Govt recovers decomposing bodies of kidnap victims
Joint task force on Friday who led Imo State Government to the kidnapper’s den at Nkweri Uda in Orsu council area of the
[...]
Nigerian govt to toll Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 2nd Niger Bridge, other roads – Emefiele
he governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, said that the federal government will toll the Lagos–Ibadan highway, the second Niger bridge underway and other roads to pay off
[...]
Lalong lifts curfew in Jos North LGA, two others after three months
Governor Simon Lalong on Friday lifted the curfew imposed on three Local Government Areas of Plateau State – Jos North, Jos South, and
[...]
Court affirms final forfeiture of NNDC Director, Tuoyo Omatsuli’s N1.8bn properties
A three-person panel of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Wednesday dismissed the application filed by Francis Momoh and affirmed the final seizure of properties worth 1.8 billion
[...]
Corps member’s proposal to female soldier sparks controversy as Army orders her arrest
A trending video of a corps member proposing to a female soldier at the Yikpata orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps
[...]
BREAKING: Residents flee as soldiers invade Imo community
Residents of villages in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State are fleeing their homes as a joint security taskforce stormed the area
[...]
‘I told Obasanjo he must be out of his mind when he blamed me for Ige’s murder’
A former Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande has relived his confrontation with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo when Chief Bola Ige (SAN) was murdered
[...]
BREAKING: UAE denies Nigerian athletes access to partake in world swimming championships
Nigerian athletes were disallowed from participating in the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships 2021 holding in Abu Dhabi, The PUNCH exclusively gathered. The athletes and
[...]
10 UNIABUJA researchers, others win N1.1bn grant
A total of ten researchers and 20 authors from the University of Abuja won a total of N1.1 billion Naira grants following publications
[...]
JUST IN: NJC recommends appointment of 64 judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of Justices Nathan Musa and Ozoemena Raymond Afojulu as the Chief Judges of Adamawa
[...]
Buhari@79: You’re a role model, inspirational – APC govs
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), an umbrella body of APC governors, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a role model and source of
[...]
I’ll return to my farm after my tenure, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he looks forward to taking charge of his farm in 2023 after his tenure ends. Buhari stated this
[...]
Tinubu: The man that must never become President.
By Fémi Similoluwa One of the usual achievements credited to Bola Tinubu is that of a talent hunter. However, one dastardly aspect of
[...]
NERC to DISCos: Don’t disconnect customers without written notice prior.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has warned electricity Distribution Companies(DISCos) to refrain from disconnecting the electricity supply of customers without prior notice
[...]
2023: I am still consulting, says Tinubu
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday said he was still consulting over 2023 election. He said he will not
[...]
BREAKING: Again, gender equality bill suffers setback in Senate
The Senate on Wednesday, stepped down a bill meant to create equal opportunities for both the male and female gender in the country.
[...]
VIDEO: 90-year-old Emir of Daura takes 20-year-old bride
The Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar Faruk, married a 20-year–old girlfriend, Aisha Iro Maikano, on Saturday. Born in 1921, the nonagenarian manther married in a discreet marriage
[...]
Herbalist threatens to kill client for presenting fake human skull
A herbalist, Daramola Idowu, has been arrested by the Osun Western Security Network codenamed Amotekun, for ritual killing. A source told The Nation that Idowu asked
[...]
2023: Kaduna people have seen difference between PDP, APC – Ex-Governor Yero
Former Governor of Kaduna State Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero has said that less than two years to 2023 general elections, the people of
[...]
Umahi swears in members of revenue appeal commission, SUBEB, others
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has sworn in new members of the Revenue Appeal Commission, Secondary Education Board, and Universal Basic
[...]
Stop extorting people, group threatens Anambra police
A group has warned the police in Anambra to stop extorting people, or face their wrath. A piece of paper containing the threat
[...]