‘What comes to mind when you hear PDP?’: Failure ― Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said whenever he hears the abbreviation “PDP”, what comes to mind is “failure”. He said this during a special interview with Channels TV on Wednesday.…
Manufacturers kick against excise duty on soft drinks
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has kicked against the Federal Government imposed excise duty on all non-alcoholic and carbonated beverages. Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the…
Burna Boy acquires N253m Lamborghini (Photos)
Burna Boy, a Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer with the real name Damini Ogulu, has gifted himself a 2022 Lamborghini Urus Novitec Edition. According to Carmart, the car is worth…
Nigerian Breweries honours 2020 Maltina Teacher of the Year, donates 200-seater auditorium to school
As part of its promise to reward the school that produces the winner of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, Nigerian Breweries Plc, the foremost brewing company in Nigeria recently…
The Current System Of Government Has Failed Nigeria – Dantata
Billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, says the presidential system of government, which is currently being practised, has failed Nigeria. Dantata said this when he…
IPOB Order: Food, Cattle Dealers Mull Fresh Blockade In South-East
The Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff & Cattle Dealers of Nigeria Wednesday expressed its readiness to stop the transportation of livestock and foodstuffs to the South East. The…
Akeredolu laments withdrawal of soldiers from correctional centers in Ondo
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Wednesday in Akure condemned the withdrawal of men of the Nigerian Army from correctional centres in the state. He said in a statement…
Magodo Face-Off: Governor Sanwo-Olu misguided, grandstanding – Lawyer
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been chided over his recent face-off with a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) at the Magodo Estates. Reacting to the faceoff, kayoed Ajulo…
It’s unfair to stop African players from Nations Cup —Okocha
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has said that the decision by some European clubs and coaches to stop African players from participating in Cameroon 2022 African Nations Cup is…
I’m absolutely aware of Nigerians’ suffering — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is absolutely aware of the suffering and pains Nigerians go through to feed under his administration. The President made the remark in an exclusive…
Lagos 2021 internal revenue suffers over N180b shortfall
• Capital expenditure bears brunt of IGR deficit • Expert seeks curb in corruption, political interference on tax • Wants high net worth individuals captured in tax net Lagos State’s…
Dowen: Sylvester’s father, Falana kick against legal advice freeing suspects
The father of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni (Junior), a pupil of the Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, who died under controversial circumstances, on Wednesday, said the family was not surprised at the…
Businessmen, Northern coalition support Osinbajo for 2023 Presidency
A group, Businessmen For Osinbajo (BFO), has asked Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to join the 2023 Presidential race. The appeal came as Osinbajo’s campaign posters and billboards…
The Pains And Gains Of FG’s Free Train Ride
When the federal government announced the free train ride for Nigerians from the Christmas period to a few days after New Year, it was greeted with enthusiasm because of the hassles and…
Oldest US war veteran dies at 112
The United States’ oldest living veteran, Lawrence Brooks, died Wednesday at the age of 112, the World War II Museum in New Orleans announced. The National WWII Museum “will forever cherish the…
Why I’ll keep name of my favourite presidential candidate secret – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the name of the candidate who he would prefer to succeed him in 2023 will be kept secret. With months to the 2023 election, there have been speculations…
JUST IN: Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Oko is dead
Veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, is dead. The 62-year-old actress’s death was confirmed by her daughter Bisi Aisha. Bisi announced her…
‘Building collapse rooted in decline of ethics’ — Lagos panel submits report on Ikoyi high-rise
The panel set up to investigate the Ikoyi building collapse has submitted its report to the Lagos government. On November 1, 2021, the 21-storey structure, which was being developed by…
Eight-year-old girl dies after wind blows bouncy castle into air in Spain
An eight-year-old girl has died from her injuries after strong winds blew a bouncy castle off the ground at a Christmas fair in eastern Spain, local authorities said Wednesday. Another eight…
Nigerians to pay VAT for digital services – Finance minister
Nigerians may have to pay more for digital services as the Federal Government has introduced a policy requiring foreign companies that provide digital services in the country to collect…
Restructuring: My problem with South-East — Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has asked those clamouring for restructuring to define their concept of restructuring. President Buhari, who stated this in an interview with the Channels TV, which was aired…
Magodo Saga: Sanwo-Olu agrees to allocate 549 plots to landowners
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday, resolved the Magodo Phase 2 Estate land dispute among warring parties with assurance to ensure fairness, justice, transparency and equity.…
Finally, FG declares bandits as terrorists
The Federal Government has declared bandits as terrorists, The PUNCH has learnt. After weeks of footdragging, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami…
BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu should defend himself in court, I can’t release him – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, should defend himself in court for peddling false information about his regime while he was…