Tribute, tears as Salome Abuh Kogi PDP woman leader buried
The remains of Mrs. Salome Abuh, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) woman leader, who was burnt along with her home at Ochadamu, Kogi State, on Nov. 18, have been committed…
Finance Minister orders suspension of $300m Customs modernisation deal
THE Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has directed the suspension of a $300m Customs modernisation deal. The directive comes on the heels of a resolution and…
Mile 2-Tin Can closure: Lagos appeals to residents to endure pains
Lagos State Government has appealed to residents, especially, people living around Mile 2/ Tin Can Island Axis where the government planned to close road to…
Restructuring: Take your agitation to NASS – Presidency tells Nigerians
THE Presidency has asked Nigerians agitating for the restructuring of the country to take advantage of the constitutional amendment being proposed by the…
Bonnke’s death, great loss to Nigeria, Africa – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari joins Christendom at large in mourning the passing of renowned evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, 79, describing his transition as a great loss…
Aisha Buhari weighs in a little too strongly
In the space of just two weeks, First Lady Aisha Buhari has spoken out unequivocally on a few knotty issues she feels strongly about. Her views have, however, been…
City fan aims monkey chant at Man United’s Fred
Manchester United midfielder, Brazilian Fred was the target of racist attack at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday during the derby with Manchester City. He was hit by objects…
UK election: Polls suggest fluid race between Conservatives, Labour
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is heading into the election next week with a lead in opinion polls, but some of the surveys also suggest that his…
I am a warrior, I am humble in victory – Anthony Joshua
Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua says he is humble in victory after beating Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to reclaim his belts. According to him, “A man like…
OAU lecturer found dead in his office
Nicholas Igbokwe, a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun state, was found dead inside his office on Saturday. PUNCH quoted a source as saying …
I gained too much weight, I need a rematch says Andy Ruiz
Former heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, has said he lost to Anthony Joshua on Saturday night, because he gained too much weight during the preparation for the rematch. Ruiz…
BREAKING: Joshua defeats Ruiz, reclaims world boxing champion
Anthony Joshua on Saturday defeated Andy Ruiz Jr at the Diriyah Arena, Saudi Arabia to reclaim his IBF, WBA and WBO titles.Joshua lost the titles to Ruiz in a shock June defeat in New York. With his victory, Joshua…
How ex-Zamfara governor Yari paid self, deputy N525 million two days to handover
When a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, wrote his successor, requesting N10 million monthly upkeep, in addition to his monthly pension as…
If I have a thousand boys like Tony Rapu, I’ll deliver the world to Christ in 5 years –…
Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), says he’ll deliver the world to Jesus Christ in less than five years if…
7 things to know about the late Reinhard Bonnke
On Saturday, the death of popular evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, was announced by his wife Anni via his official Facebook page.Below are a few things to know about the late evangelist:1. Reinhard Bonnke was a…
Joshua’s family house in Sagamu agog moments to Ruiz rematch
Family members and fans of Anthony Joshua have converged on his family house at Remo ahead of his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr.As of 5.30pm, music was being played with youths in…
‘Son-aldo!’: Mourinho salutes South Korean’s wonder-goal
Jose Mourinho hailed Son Heung-min’s wonder-strike in Tottenham’s 5-0 thrashing of Burnley as the best goal he has seen since an equally stunning effort from Brazilian legend Ronaldo.On the day he was presented…
JUST IN: We didn’t arrest Sowore in court — his supporters were only acting drama, says DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says its officers did not arrest Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, in court, claiming that the journalist’s…
Arsenal announce £30million loss in matchday revenue
Arsenal have announced a £30million loss in matchday revenue for the year ending May 31 2019. Having previously posted a pre-tax profit of £97.4million, the club have now revealed a pre-tax loss of £23.5million, as…
Ganduje may pick Emir of Bichi as Chairman of state council of emirs
There are strong indications that Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, of Kano state is set to announce the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as Chairman of the…
Transport strikes continue in France as lorry drivers block roads
Lorry drivers have blocked numerous motorways in France with their vehicles in protest at a tax increase on fuel. Toll booths on the A8 in southern France and the A36 in the…
Vice President divorces wife, evicts her from home
Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has served his 36 year-old wife, Mary, divorce papers and also asked her to leave their matrimonial home, leaving behind their two…
Nigerians laud FG’s Lagos-Ibadan railway project
Nigerians have commended the Federal Government for the impressive extent of work achieved on the Lagos-Ibadan rail project from Iju in Lagos to Ibadan, Oyo state…
TRENDING VIDEO: Abu Dhabi’s crown prince visits little girl’s home after missing her handshake
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s crown prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has paid a surprise visit to the home of a little girl — after a video of…