BREAKING: Seychelles Bans Nigerian Passport Holders
Seychelles is no longer accepting Nigerian passport anymore even if it is for vacation. A travel content creator,…
Police Foil Operation as Oil Thieves Vandalise NNPC Pipeline in Lagos
The police command in Lagos has thwarted an operation of some oil thieves planning to steal petrol after vandalising a Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipeline. The spokesman of the command, Benjamin…
DSS Didn’t Take Files Implicating Tinubu, Buhari – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied media report that the Department of State Services (DSS) carried compromising files relating to either President Bola Tinubu…
Kamsiyochukwu: Authentic UTME Highest Scorer Gets N2.5 million Cash Gift
Dr Eric Umeofia, Chief Executive Officer and President of Erisco Foods Limited., has gifted N2.5 million to Kamsiyochukwu Umeh, whowas confirmed by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board as the best UTME…
Father-in-law to Sultan of Sokoto, Emir of Bichi Dies In London
Abubakar Imam Galadanchi has been declared dead, Daily Trust reports. The deceased until his death was the father-in-law to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar. He was also father-in-law to…
“I Will Dialogue With Bandits if President Tinubu Allows Me,” Says Sheikh Gumi
Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi expressed willingness to negotiate with bandits if President Bola Tinubu allowed him. Gumi noted that he doesn’t necessarily have to lead the negotiations but would gladly…
Nigerians Call for Prosecution of 19-Year-Old Mmesoma Over JAMB Fraud
Some Nigerians on social media have called for the prosecution of Mmesoma Joy Ejikeme. This follows the revelation that the teenager confessed that she manipulated her JAMB scores. Members of the panel set up by…
Six dead in small plane crash in US
A small private plane crashed in California, in the United States early Saturday, killing all six people aboard, authorities said. The plane, a Cessna C550, crashed around 4:15 am local time near Murrieta airport,…
Tinubu eulogises late Subomi Balogun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the late founder of the First City Monument Bank (FCMB); Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun as an institution in the Nigerian banking sector and a model for the generation of…
Airstrike kills 22 in Sudan’s capital
A Sudanese army airstrike on the capital has killed at least 22 people and injured many others, eyewitnesses and an official have said. Women and children were among the victims, the eyewitnesses told the BBC. The…
Ekiti APC Chairman kidnapped by unknown gunmen
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Chairman in Ekiti State, Mr Paul Omotoso, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Saturday evening. He was reportedly whisked away by the gun-wielding bandits while driving…
Paloma Picasso takes over late father’s estate
Paloma Ruiz-Picasso, the last of Pablo Picasso’s four children, has been appointed administrator of the estate managing rights linked to the artist and his work, replacing her brother Claude, their lawyer has told AFP.…
Catalytic converters: How mechanics, dealers, panel beaters are ripping off car owners
Nigerian car owners and buyers of used cars have bemoaned the increasing rate of stealing and cannibalization of vehicle catalysts by mechanics, used car dealers and vehicle importers in recent times. Most of the…
FIFA WWC: No plans to boycott opening match – Super Falcons captain, Ebi
Nigeria will not boycott its opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup against Canada, according to the captain of the side, Onome Ebi. There have been reports of the team planning to boycott its opening game…
Cost of Governance: Disquiet over nearly 3, 000 aides for Akpabio, Abbas, lawmakers
•‘N12 billion spent on NASS appointees’ Barring any last-minute change, members of the National Assembly, NASS, may end up having more than 2, 563 legislative aides at a time Nigerians are demanding a reduction in…
Police ‘arrest’ cow meant for Cult Day celebration in Osun
Police in Osun have ‘arrested” a cow meant to be used for July cult day celebration in Osogbo, the state capital. The State Police Command had on Thursday warned against ‘Cult Day Celebration’ which is usually…
‘Gangs Of Lagos’ Depiction Of ‘Eyo’ Sacrilegious – Oba Of Lagos
Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has described the movie, “Gangs of Lagos”, as defamatory and sacrilegious for depicting the ‘Eyo’ as criminal gangs that commit grotesque murder and visit terror on innocent citizens.…
Tribunal verdict will expose PDP members who worked against me – Jandor
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State during the last election, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, shares with AYOOLA OLASUPO his thoughts on some issues that played…
‘Who Are You?’ – Retired Colonel Blasts Asari Dokubo Over Aso Rock Press Conference
Col Hassan Stan-Iabo (retd) has described the media briefing which former Niger-Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, held at Nigeria’s seat of power as embarrassing. Last month, President Bola Tinubu welcomed…
Bandits kill 24 in Benue communities, burn houses
Gunmen on Saturday invaded Zaki Akpuuna 1 and Diom communities of Mbaterem district in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, killing 24 residents. Ukum is one of the three hotspots in the Sankera axis,…
Nigerian Pilgrim ‘Returns Lost $80,000’ In Saudi
Aishatu y’an Guru Nahuce, a Nigerian pilgrim from Zamfara State, has reportedly returned $80,000 she found to the owner in Saudi Arabia. Independent Hajj Reporters of Nigeria disclosed this on its Facebook page on…
Lagos robbers escape from prison, say warder received N1m bribe
A warder attached to the Kirikiri Custodial Centre, Lagos State, Kayode Fatombi, has been arrested by the police for allegedly aiding the escape of some prison inmates. Sunday PUNCH gathered that three men were…
May Edochie thanks family, friends for support after son’s death
May, the wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has made a public comment for the first time since the death of her son, Kambilichukwu, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Taking to her Instagram page on Saturday, July 7,…
Eko bridge reopened to traffic — 15 months after closure
The popular Eko bridge in Lagos state has been reopened for vehicular movement, months after it was closed…