As Anambra gears up for the pivotal gubernatorial election slated for November 8, 2025, one name continues to echo across the hearts of Ndi Anambra—Sir Paul Chukwuma, popularly known as Onwa Umueri.... Read more »
A court in Turkey has given life sentences to four border guards convicted of torturing two Syrian migrants to death in March 2023, according to a verdict seen by AFP on Friday.... Read more »
President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate suspended governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara but with the condition that he will not seek re-election in 2027, TheCable reports that the truce was... Read more »
The Nigerian Army has declared a three-day mourning period to honor the 17 soldiers who lost their lives in an attack on them in Kwana Dutse Local Government Area of Niger State.... Read more »
A former Presidential Candidate Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has mourned the passing of His Excellency, Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, former Governor of Kwara State, describing him as an exceptional Statesman. In a press... Read more »
Moscow summoned German ambassador Alexander Graf Lambsdorff on Friday to protest Berlin’s “persecution” of Russian journalists, Russian state media reported. The row began after Russia’s top media official in Berlin accused German... Read more »
The Kaduna State chapter of the Union of Retired Police Officers has said the body resolved to embark on a nationwide demonstration dubbed the “Mother of All Peaceful Protests” on July 21,... Read more »
The Nigerian Air Force, as part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, conducted precise airstrikes that neutralised numerous terrorists in Niger State, supporting ground troops targeting those responsible for recent attacks. The... Read more »
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Edikan Adiakpan, has been arrested in the United States over his alleged role in a large-scale business email compromise and money laundering scheme. The scheme allegedly defrauded organisations... Read more »
The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas has constructed an ultra-modern laboratory complex at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, through its flagship Hospital Support Programme. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on... Read more »
The Federal Government is poised to aggressively increase its tax-to-GDP ratio from under 10 per cent to a minimum of 18 per cent within the next three years, according to the Chairman... Read more »
The new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, led by Bayo Ojulari, has raised the alarm that some saboteurs within and outside the organisation are working against efforts to transform... Read more »
As part of her official visit to Nigeria, Queen Mary of Denmark on Wednesday visited APM Terminals Apapa. The terminal operator announced this in a statement on Thursday sent to The PUNCH.... Read more »
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent assent to four critical tax reform bills marks a significant turning point in Nigeria’s socioeconomic journey. These bills, which focus on removing VAT from essential food items... Read more »
Nurses and midwives in Nigeria have been advised on the need to upgrade their academic qualifications to a minimum of a Doctorate Degree, PhD. The Acting Registrar/CEO, Nursing and Midwifery Council of... Read more »
Six people have been killed by an improvised explosive device planted at Eke Ubaheze Market in Awo‑Idemili, Orsu LGA, Imo State. The explosion sparked confusion and widespread fear in Ubaheze and nearby... Read more »
South Korean police on Friday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said. Local police said... Read more »
China confirmed on Friday the details of a trade deal framework with the United States, stating that Washington would lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing would “review and approve” items under export controls.... Read more »
India has deported without trial to Bangladesh hundreds of people, officials from both sides said, drawing condemnation from activists and lawyers who call the recent expulsions illegal and based on ethnic profiling.... Read more »
People of Mgbakwu, Awka North Council Area have sent a save our soul message to government at all levels to save them from the devastating effects of flooding wrecking havoc in their... Read more »