Chelsea extend Tuchel’s contract to 2024
Chelsea FC have announced the extension of contract of Manager Thomas Tuchel to 2024. The club said the extension was based on the impressive performance…
Foreigners in Russia must pay to get COVID-19 vaccine – Putin
Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, says foreigners in the country will not get vaccinated against COVID-19 for free. Speaking on Friday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPEIF), Putin said there has…
Okowa appoints Ukah as SSG
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has appointed the immediate past Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Patrick Ukah, as the new Secretary to the State Government…
Three dead, five injured, as police engage hoodlums in gun duel in Imo
At least three persons were killed while five others sustained injuries in a gun duel between the police and unknown gunmen along Orji flyover in Owerri North Local Government of Imo…
BREAKING: Police Council confirms Baba as IGP
The Police Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, has confirmed Usman Alkali Baba as Inspector General of Police (IGP). Minister of Police Affairs,…
Despite his alleged involvement in $350,000 fraud, Abidemi Rufai insists he’s man of integrity
Despite his alleged involvement in $350,000 fraud, Abidemi Rufai, a suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, maintains that he is a man of integrity.Mr Rufai said he would not have been appointed as a…
No corps member is being mobilised for war, says NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps on Friday said that it is not mobilising corps members for war. The NYSC Deputy Director (Publications), Emeka Mgbemena, made the clarification in a statement titled, ‘Rebuttal: No…
Romance scams: U.S. charges 6 Nigerians, Ghanaian soccer star, Osumanu for $2.5m fraud
Six Nigerians, one American and two Ghanaians, including a soccer player Abdul Osumanu have been indicted by a federal grand jury sitting in Charleston, West Virginia, for romance scams.…
Yoruba Nation: Soyinka Distances Self From Agitators
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has distanced himself from statements making the rounds on social media, suggesting that he supports the agitation for the…
I’m a supporter of Tinubu 2023 Presidency, says Faleke
The member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, James…
Why Nigeria must legalise cannabis cultivation – Akeredolu insists
Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, says it is important for the country to legalise the cultivation of cannabis…
Kudirat Abiola: 25 years after
Ponder the following exchange inside the Justice Oputa Panel on Human Rights Abuses, 1999: Sgt. Rogers: I have participated in three operations. Male Panel Member: Human beings were killed in those…
Police arrest 10 IPOB members
Ten persons suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been arrested for holding a secret meeting in a private school in Bayelsa State.…
Why NNPC is considering equity in Dangote refinery, others
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is considering equity participation in some private refineries in line with a Federal Government’s policy directive which…
Epetedo declaration 27th anniversary to hold June 11
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will deliver a keynote address at the 27th anniversary of the Epetedo declaration by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, the…
APC Finally Releases List Of LG Primary Elections Winners (FULL LIST)
The All Progressive Congress has released the full list of winners at the just concluded local government primary elections that held on Saturday, 29th of May, 2021. The primaries which was…
2023: Yahaya Bello faults ‘rotational presidency’, asks Nigerians to pick ‘best candidate’
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, has faulted the calls for the zoning of the presidency ahead of the 2023 election. Speaking with journalists after a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, the governor said…
To stop abductions, sponsor factional bandits – Gumi tells FG
A revered Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has advised the Federal Government to support splinter groups among bandits as a way to end mass abductions of school pupils. Gumi, who spoke to The PUNCH on the…
International community funding secessionists — foreigners want to sell guns – Ayade
Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, has accused foreign countries of supporting agitators for secession. There have been calls in some parts of Nigeria for secession. Speaking to journalists after he visited President…
Police kill five bandits in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has neutralised five bandits at Wurma and Yarbudu villages, Kurfi Local Council Area of Katsina State, and recovered six of their operational motorcycles. Spokesperson for the…
CJN wants judiciary to fix, review judges’ salaries
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has asked the National Assembly to alter the constitution to mandate the National Judicial Council (NJC) to fix and review judges’ salaries every four…
Guardiola cried fake tears – Aguero’s father
Sergio Aguero’s father, Leonel del Castillo, has accused Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, of crying fake tears over his son’s departure. Aguero signed for Barcelona as a free agent this week, after his contract…
‘You’re a shameless talkative’ – Biafra group slams Wike over threat to kill…
The Biafra Nations League, BNL, has faulted Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for threatening the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. BNL said Wike was a shameless talkative who would “run into the bush when situation…
I never told Buhari to suspend Constitution, says Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami yesterday said he never wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari asking him to suspend the use of…