IPOB asks south-west, middle belt to join one month sit-at-home
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the south-west and middle belt to observe a one-month sit-at-home if Nnamdi Kanu, its leader, is not produced in…
$2bn Spent on Wheat Importation Annually – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday revealed that the importation of wheat costs the country about $2 billion annually, thereby exerting pressure on the country’s food import…
Aiteo Slams $2.5bn Suit against Shell over Sale of OML 29
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited has instituted a legal action against Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, seeking the sum of over…
PDP northern power brokers mobilise ahead NEC meeting this week
SOME power brokers from the North in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have initiated wide consultations and mobilisation ahead of the National Executive Committee…
Mourinho Makes History With Serie A’s Longest Unbeaten Home Run in Roma win
José Mourinho has never lost a home Serie A game in his career and now holds Serie A's longest unbeaten home run since the three points per win era was introduced in the 1994/1995…
Fresh Crisis Over PDP Chairmanship Zoning, Members Demand Open Contest
THERE are fresh agitations over the zoning formula proposed by the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwanyi-led Peoples Democratic Party Zoning Committee. The PUNCH gathered in Abuja, on Sunday, that…
Buhari Mourns Foremost Lawyer, Chief Ladi Williams, Rotimi Williams’ Eldest Son
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family of the late legal luminary, Chief Rotimi Williams on the passing of their eldest son, Chief Ladi Williams, SAN, yesterday.…
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike Two Months After
Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), have resolved to suspend their two months old industrial action. At their emergency National Executive Council meeting,…
Unizik Student, Chioma, Killed By Suspected IPOB Members (Photo)
At least one person was killed by unknown gunmen, suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nnewi, Anambra State on Sunday. The deceased was identified as…
Pandora Papers: Inside Peter Obi’s secret businesses — and how he broke the law
Peter Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State in Southeastern Nigeria, is widely regarded in Nigeria as an advocate of good governance, openness, and transparency. In addition to…
2023: Yahaya Bello Dumps Presidential Bid, Lobbies APC Leaders For VP Slot
Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has dumped his ambition to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Daily…
PDP zoning: How Makinde, other govs ceded chairmanship seat to North
Fresh facts emerged in Abuja, on Sunday about how the decision to zone the National Chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party was arrived at. It was gathered that the Oyo…
LASG Reads Riot Act To Nightclubs, Bars Over Noise Pollution
...Vows To Intensify Raids On Erring Clubs, Prosecute Owners Lagos State Government, on Sunday, read the riot act to night clubs, bars and lounges, especially those in the…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Drives Buhari On Arrival In Addis Ababa
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Sunday, with the country’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, insisting on chauffeuring him to dinner. Buhari’s…
Politicians Go Into Hiding In Anambra As Gunmen Break Loose
There is currently tension in Anambra State due to the widespread violence recorded in the buildup to the November governorship election. Many politicians have gone into…
Concerns mount as Lagosians struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine
Lagosians who are yet to get COVID-19 vaccines are expressing concerns over the increasing bottlenecks they are made to navigate at various centres. The growing concerns followed…
Five Northern states join FIRS in VAT dispute against Rivers, Lagos
As all eyes are fixed on the Supreme Court, awaiting its verdict on the Value Added Tax (VAT) dispute between the Federal Government and Rivers State, indications emerged yesterday that…
R.Kelly: The Fall of an Incredible Singer-Songwriter
And the jury found him guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking including counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and kidnapping. The jury-comprising seven men and five…
Two Nigerians Arrested With Cocaine In Pune, India
Pune City Police’s Crime Branch has arrested two Nigerian nationals over possession of cocaine worth Rs 2.17 lakh. While patrolling in the jurisdiction of Chaturshringi…
Gunmen burn DSS, FRSC offices in Nnewi over Nigerian flag
Gunmen on Sunday afternoon attacked the offices of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nnewi, Anambra State. As at the time of filing this…
White Money wins BBNaija season 6, clinches N90m grand prize
White Money has won the 2021 edition of the BBNaija reality TV show themed ‘Shine Ya Eye’. The housemate beat his rivals to the N90 million prize at the 2021 finale/last eviction show…
Evangelical Pastor Claims Jesus Hasn’t Returned Because People Are Not Donating (Video)
Right-wing evangelical pastor, Jesse Duplantis, claims that Jesus has not yet returned because people are not donating enough money to churches. During a recent four-day…
Enough of the London Pilgrimage!
At this rate, it’s about time Nigeria’s obviously lazy political class needed to halt their pilgrimage to London, the United Kingdom, where they have been trooping for some time now to…
R. Kelly’s ‘Key To The City’ Baton Rouge Was Deprived Of Honour
Robert “R.” Kelly, 54, is currently facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and up to life in prison. A federal jury in Brooklyn found the…