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APC’s Delta North Chapter Torn Apart by Nwoko’s Endorsement Controversy

The endorsement of the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate, Ned Nwoko, for a second term has sparked sharp division within the All Progressives Congress in the district. Party... Read more »
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Tinubu-Obi 2027: A Muslim-Christian Ticket in the Works?

As Nigeria approaches another election season, speculations and strategic alignments are already heating up the political landscape. One of the most intriguing hypothetical scenarios currently making the rounds in political circles is... Read more »
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PDP to Hold 100th NEC Meeting in Abuja Amid Tensions with INEC

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to holding its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for June 30, 2025, in Abuja. Addressing journalists on the party’s preparedness, PDP... Read more »
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ATM usage drops as POS agents handle N223tn

Point of Sale terminals handled transactions worth N223.27tn in 2024, representing a significant increase from the N110.35tn recorded in 2023. This is according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s quarterly... Read more »

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Ondo partners FG to empower 3,000 livestock farmers

The Ondo State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has empowered livestock farmers across the state with the provision of 166 livestock feed-processing machines called Fodder... Read more »
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Benue killings: Ortom blasts Alia, Falana seeks justice

As outrage grows over the spiralling violence in Benue State, former Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of playing politics with security and ignoring President Bola Tinubu’s roadmap... Read more »
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Protect Nigerians living abroad

THE frequent harassment and killing of Nigerians abroad highlight the glaring weaknesses in Nigeria’s foreign policy. The recent murder of Destiny, an up-and-coming Nigerian artiste in Ghana’s Volta Region, is a stark... Read more »
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Gov Mbah Inaugurates Social Homes Board to Strengthen Welfare for Vulnerable Residents

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the Management Board for the Protection of State-owned Social Homes, reaffirming his government’s commitment to caring for the vulnerable in the state. The... Read more »
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Over 70 Killed in ISIS Sahel Attack on Niger Republic Village

No fewer than 71 persons have been killed following an attack by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISIS Sahel) fighters on Manda village in Garoul general area of Tillaberi Region,... Read more »
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Nigerian lady Takes Sex Toy to Phone Repairer for Fix

A Nigerian lady, Jennifer Anyanwu , has revealed that she took her sex toy to her neighbour, who is a phone repair technician, for repair. “I told my neighbor who repairs phones... Read more »
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Kano Govt Intensifies Open Defecation Campaign, Adds 6 LGs

The Kano State Government has intensified efforts to end open defecation across the state, with six additional local government areas set to join the list of those designated as Open Defecation Free.... Read more »
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APM’s VAT Attack on Osun Sparks PDP’s Outrage

The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement has criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration over what it described as a poor Value Added Tax performance. In a statement signed by the... Read more »
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IMG’s N6.5 Billion Rights Issue Aims to Enhance Shareholder Value

A frontline manufacturer of industrial gases, Industrial & Medical Gases (IMG) Nigeria PLC, at the weekend secured its shareholders’ approval to float a ₦6.5 billion Rights Issue. Shareholders also endorsed an estimated... Read more »
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Nigerian Maritime Sector Sees Growth Opportunities with NSC’s New Regime

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah reaffirmed at the weekend that the Council’s new Act, the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) currently awaiting President Bola... Read more »
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FG Backs $400m Mining Project in Nasarawa, Aims to Boost Economy

The Federal Government has pledged full support for a $ 400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to build Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa State, potentially creating... Read more »
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US-UK Alliance Stands Firm on Iran Strikes as China, Russia Criticize

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply following United States airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow carried out early Sunday under orders from President Donald Trump. The... Read more »
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Windstorm Brings Havoc to Gombe NYSC Camp, Facilities Affected

A windstorm once again destroyed sections of the National Youth Service Corps temporary orientation camp in Amada, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State on Sunday. PUNCH online had reported how the... Read more »

Israel Recovers Remains of 3 Hostages Killed in Hamas-Led Attack

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led assault, the Israeli military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday, as reported by Reuters.... Read more »
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Tinubu condemns Plateau killings, orders arrest of attackers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed outrage over the recent killing of travellers in Plateau State, describing the incident as “barbaric” and calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible.... Read more »
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2027: Tinubu to reportedly choose ex presidential candidate as running mate

President Bola Tinubu is reportedly considering replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima with former Kano governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso in the 2027 presidential race. This move, is gaining support among some stakeholders within the... Read more »