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Nigerians must understand there’ll always be difficult, joyful times – Tinubu
THE National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has disclosed that he told the President Muhammadu Buhari he wanted to step into his shoes and not on his toes . Tinubu said this on Saturday while speaking…
Russian warship chases off US submarine near Pacific islands
A Russian anti-submarine destroyer chased off a US submarine near the Kuril Islands, forcing it to leave the country’s territorial waters, Moscow said on Saturday, amid rising tensions over Ukraine. The US military however…
BREAKING: Israel Adesanya beats Whittaker to retain UFC middleweight belt
Israel Adesanya has defeated Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision at #UFC271 to retain the middleweight crown. Details later….
2023 Election: Tinubu In Ogun, Meets Awujale, Alake Over Presidential Bid
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Saturday met with first-class paramount rulers in Ogun State, as part of his ongoing consultation about his presidential bid in the 2023 election.…
BREAKING: One feared killed, many injured as thugs attack Igboho’s Ibadan residence
One person was feared killed and many confirmed injured on Saturday when armed thugs attacked the Soka residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan,…
BREAKING: Three-storey building under construction collapses in Yaba, Lagos
A three-storey building still under construction on Akanbi Crescent in the Yaba area of Lagos State has collapsed. The PUNCH gathered that there are possible casualties stuck in the building. The building collapsed into…
Nnamdi Kanu’s disciple accuses Nigerian Governor of working with IPOB’s DoS
Simon Ekpa, a self-styled disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday claimed that Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state created a parallel group to counter the controversial…
Ghana, Kenya to face debt risks in next two years – Report
Standard Bank Group Limited says five major African economies will face debt risks over the next two years as pandemic-induced stimulus and relief for needy countries draws to an end. The lender named Ghana, Kenya, Angola,…
Canada police start to clear protesters blocking U.S.-Canada bridge
Canadian police started clearing protesters blocking a bridge linking Canada and the United States more than 12 hours after a court order to end the blockade took effect, police said. The Ambassador Bridge, North America’s…
Manchester United blow lead again in Southampton draw
Manchester United blew a first half lead for the third consecutive game as Che Adams’ strike earned Southampton a deserved 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday. Jadon Sancho’s first Premier League goal at home rewarded a bright…
2023 polls: Buhari, APC’s direction important for victory, says Zulum
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said that the leadership direction of President Muhammadu Buhari alongside that of All Progressives Congress, would determine the party’s chances during the 2023 general…
JUST IN: Force Headquarters Appoints New Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi
The Nigerian Police Force Headquarters, on Saturday, announced a former Public Relations Officer for Ogun State Command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi as the new spokesman for the force…
APC to amend its constitution — and replace BoT with advisory council
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to amend its constitution at the convention scheduled for February 26. In a statement on Friday, John Akpanudoedehe, national secretary of APC caretaker committee, said the…
Security Personnel Prevented Me From Welcoming Osibanjo At Makurdi Airport – Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has alleged that on Saturday he was prevented by security personnel at the main entrance of the Air Force Base (NAF) in Makurdi, the State…
Group asks Emefiele to contest 2023 presidency
The Green Alliance, a coalition group, has asked Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to contest for the 2023 presidency. Speaking during a press conference in Lagos on Saturday, Wale Fapounda,…
There’s no zoning in the constitution… Anyone can run for president – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says there is no provision for zoning political offices in Nigeria’s constitution. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spoke at a meeting with a group calling on him to…
‘We didn’t import off-spec petrol’ — Brittania-U joins Oando, MRS in denial game
Brittania-U, an oil marketer, has denied involvement in the recent importation of off-spec petrol into the country. On Wednesday, Mele Kyari, group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited,…
Ethiopia’s Geleta Ulfata emerges 2022 Lagos City Marathon winner
Geleta Ulfata of Ethiopia has won the 7th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon claiming the price of $30,000 after running the 42km race. Ulfata beat about 300 other marathoners on Saturday morning in 2 hours 11…
Russia can attack Ukraine ‘any day’, US warns
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is set to speak with his US and French counterparts on Saturday after the United States warned that Moscow could invade Ukraine in days. The United States had dramatically raised the alarm…
Hushpuppi: PSC confirms fresh probe of Abba Kyari’s FBI indictment
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has ordered a fresh probe into the FBI indictment of suspended DCP Abba Kyari in the scam case involving Ramon Abbas Olorunwa a.k.a Hushpuppi. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public…
Ontario judge orders truckers lift blockade of Canada-U.S. border
An Ontario judge on Friday granted an injunction to end the blockade of the Canada-US land border by truckers and protesters opposed to COVID-19 restrictions. The judge said the injunction would come into effect at 7 pm ET…
Adesina sends message to agents of disunity
President Buhari’s media adviser, Mr Femi Adesina, has again criticised those attempting to cause disunity or dismemberment of the country, saying such people are struggling in vain. Adesina stated this when he received in…
Apple to raise salary of its US retail employees
Apple Inc is raising the pay of many U.S. retail employees effective this month, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. The hikes range from 2% to 10% depending on store location and role, and will go to sales staff, including…
EU probes link between COVID vaccines, irregular menstrual periods
The European Medicines Agency’s safety committee said on Friday it was reviewing reports of heavy menstrual bleeding and absence of menstruation from women who had received COVID vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna. The…