Tinubu, Osinbajo, Fayemi, other South-West presidential aspirants meet today
The ruling All Progressives Congress presidential aspirants from the South-West are expected to hold a final meeting in Abuja today (Saturday) to decide on the way forward, Saturday PUNCH can confirm. The seven…
APC screening: 99% presidential aspirants agree to consensus – Odigie-Oyegun
urges APC to drastically prune 13 aspirants The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress’ screening committee, John Odigie-Oyegun, says except for…
My remarks were facts, not meant to disparage Buhari – Tinubu
Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and presidential hopeful, has reacted to his recent remarks on President Muhammadu Buhari, where he had…
More troubles for fraudsters; EFCC gets direct access to Interpol records
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Interpol National Central Bureau for Nigeria. The agreement was signed on…
I will not step down from presidential race – Gov. Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, one of the presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he is not stepping down from the race. Fayemi made this known via a statement issued in Abuja…
Buhari never mentioned Consensus when he met with governors – Presidency
The presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari never mentioned consensus or imposition of presidential candidate on APC when he met with governors of the party. Buhari had told the governors that he should be…
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer Avenatti sent to jail
Michael Avenatti, the brash California lawyer who took on then-President Donald Trump, was sentenced on Thursday to four years in prison. He was jailed for defrauding his best-known former client, the porn actress…
Visit to Spain: Let’s Buga for Mr President
I’m sure you know the song by Kizz Daniel and Tekno, which is now a rave of the moment:Let me see you dey buga o (go low-low-low)Let me see you (go low-low-low) buga won. And you see people huffing and puffing…
Why I cannot lead Ahmad Lawan presidential campaign – Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has denied being appointed as the Director General of the Campaign Team of Senate President Ahmad Lawan for the presidential ticket of All Progressives Congress, APC…
Gas explosion injures 20 people, burns shops in Kano
A gas explosion at a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refiling shop has burnt down shops and injured 20 people in Kano. A correspondent who visited the scene of the incident reports that it occurred in a busy area of Sheka…
You were never married – Court tells lovers after 27 years of living together
A Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan told divorce-seeking lover, Mr. Olanrewaju Adeniran and Fatima that they were never married for the 27 years they lived together because no dowry was paid. Delivering…
Why I want to cross from Reps to Senate – Shina Peller
The lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has explained why he did not seek a second term at the House, saying it was…
2023 Presidency: ‘Judas Iscariot’ Hellbent On Spoiling South’s Chances – Shettima
Former Borno State Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima, says some “Judas Iscariot” in the Southern part of Nigeria are working against realisation of the power shift to the region ahead of 2023 presidential election.…
BREAKING: APC panel disqualifies 10 presidential aspirants, clears 13
The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening panel has disqualified 10 presidential aspirants, THE…
I brought Buhari out of political retirement, assisted him to emerge President – Tinubu
A presidential aspirant and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, opened up on his role in the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the President in 2015.…
US-based Nigerian kills self after shooting wife, grandmother
A Nigerian man, Obinna Igbokwe, on Thursday died by suicide after shooting his wife, Tangela, and grandmother in Texas, United States of America. NBC reported that Igbokwe left home with his three-month-old son,…
Oyo gov aspirant, Adelabu, joins Accord Party
A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said on Thursday, that he had joined the Accord Party. He said he intended to contest the 2023 governorship election on the…
Okada riders sue Lagos state government over ban
The Lagos state government has been dragged to court by Trustees of Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria (MTUN) following the ban on operation of commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders). Applicants in the…
Little details just left to resolve before Paul Pogba signs for Juventus
‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ reports that Paul Pogba’s signing for Juventus is a matter of fine details. Negotiations are very advanced and the French midfielder is going to agree to reduce the salary he gets at Man…
Troops eliminate 14 terrorists, arrest 15, rescue 100 family members
The Management of the University of Jos, has constituted a committee to investigate the alleged manhandling of its student by a security personnel of the institution. Mr Abdullahi Abdullahi, the Deputy Registrar…
Eko Atlantic City: Court asked to strike out Governor Sanwo-Olu’s suit
A real estate firm, Ocean City Lagos Limited, has challenged the jurisdiction of a Lagos High Court to entertain a suit filed against it, by the Governor of Lagos State, and South Energyx Nigeria Ltd over ownership…
US grants tax-exempt status to Kemi Adeosun’s foundation
The United States Government has granted tax-exempt status to Dash Me Foundation (US), a non-profit, under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code. This was announced by founder of the foundation, and…
GTCO Launches Squad, Next Generation Payment Solution For African Merchants
When it comes to internet penetration and adoption of mobile payments, most African countries are still very much below the global average. Even…
Man United confirm Mata’s exit
Long-serving Manchester United FC midfielder, Juan Mata, is leaving when his contract expires at the end of June. This is a summer of change at Old Trafford as new manager Erik ten Hag takes charge and a number of…