BREAKING: Combination of challenges caused nationwide blackouts – FG
A combination of challenges is responsible for the deplorable electricity supply situation nationwide, the Federal Government has said. The Minister of Power, Abubakar
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Aisha Buhari in Dubai calls for paradigm shift in humanitarian aid
The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has called for a new approach from donor-dictated humanitarian and development aid to a needs-driven and
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Nigerians can still apply for student, work, family visas – UK
It is still possible for Nigerians to apply for the United Kingdom, UK student, work and family visas, the UK government has said.
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UNIOSUN matriculate 4,000 students, warns against misuse of social media
The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has warned its new students against de-marketing the institution on social media, warning that necessary sanctions await violators.
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BREAKING: Gunmen kill two prison officers in Imo
Gunmen have killed two prison officers at Umulolo in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. It was gathered the attack, which occurred
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Ebonyi: Court to hear Gov, Umahi, Deputy, 16 lawmakers motion for stay of execution March 21
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed March 21 to commence hearing in the motion filed by Governor David Umahi
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Ukraine: Horror as Russian forces shoot people queuing for bread
Russian forces have shot dead ten persons who were standing in line for bread in Chernihiv. This report was contained in a tweet
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Nnamdi Kanu remains our leader – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday said Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remained its leader and liberator. It described those claiming its leadership
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Light exposure during sleep can damage your health -Report
New research has shown exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during night-time sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms your
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Ekiti 2022: Two women, 14 others in race to succeed Fayemi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates that will participate in the Ekiti State governorship election on
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Biafra referendum suffers setback as court adjourns hearing to May 20
A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, adjourned to May 20, hearing on a suit filed by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) seeking
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Airline operators to get aviation fuel import licence
Airline operators in the country are to be granted licence to import aviation fuel, otherwise known as Aviation Turbine Kerosene(ATK) or Jet A-1
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Women group condemns parading of Anambra widow over alleged infidelity
The Nigerian Feminist Forum has condemned the act by the people of Aguleri in Anambra state, who paraded a widow, Ajuese Obiora, over
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PDP NEC meeting postponed to March 16
The Peoples Democratic Party has postponed its National Executive Committee meeting to Wednesday, March 16. The PDP NEC meeting was earlier slated for
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Confusion as Kyari’s wife slumps in courts, suspended DCP remanded
THE wife of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Ramatu Kyari
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Zoning: Anxiety in PDP over presidential ticket
There is anxiety among Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members over the zoning of the 2023 presidential ticket as organs of the party began
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Defection to APC: Court sacks Dave Umahi, deputy from office
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has today, Tuesday March 8, 2022 sacked the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi and his deputy
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ASUU shuns inauguration of panel on 2009 pact renegotiation
The Federal Government yesterday inaugurated a seven-member committee to re-negotiate the 2009 agreement between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities
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Igboho released, to remain in Cotonou
Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was released from detention on at least two conditions, The PUNCH has learnt. Lawyers in
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CECPC Ag chairman assures of credible APC convention
The Acting Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Governor Sanni Bello, has assured teeming party members and stakeholders of
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Confusion as assailants kill, burn another Ogun monarch
The Baale of Olowe Gbagura in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Akin Muheedeen, has been reportedly burnt to death
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Osinbajo marks birthday with ‘Project 774,’ as friends roll out empowerment plans
Vice-President,, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is set to mark his birthday today with an expansive business empowerment and basic education scheme designed to spotlight and
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Simon may captain Eagles against Ghana
Moses Simon looks set to wear the Nigerian captain’s armband when the Super Eagles take on the Black Stars later this month in
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El-Rufai approves N1.24bn for gratuity, death benefits
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has approved N1.24bn for the payment of gratuity and death benefits for state government workers and
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IPOB unmasks ‘unknown gunmen’ sponsors in S’East
Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), yesterday, said it has uncovered those behind several killings, razing of properties in the South East as well as
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Reps accuse ex-civil servants of diverting FG’s assets to children
The House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Number and Condition of Capital Projects Abandoned by the Federal Government across Nigeria
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Police confirm missing BRT passenger dead
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole, 22, who went missing after boarding a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) service
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Pope Francis approves retirement of Archbishop Obinna
His Holiness Pope Francis has approved the voluntary retirement of His Grace Anthony JV Obinna as Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese. Pope Francis appoints
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Abba Kyari: Drama as co-accused pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
A mild drama ensued at a Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday when two co-defendants of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba
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BREAKING: Niger Gov, Bello-led CECPC takes over APC Hqts
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) faction led by the Governor of Niger State, Sani Bello, actualized their threat
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