Who advises Aisha Buhari – the angry matron of the villa?
Jane Appleton Pierce, the wife of Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, is perhaps, most remembered as the ‘’calamity first lady’’. She spent her…
Banks now offering me loans they rejected when I lost my senate seat – Smart Adeyemi
Smart Adeyemi, senator representing Kogi west, says some commercial banks are offering him loans because he has returned to the senate. Adeyemi, who was sworn in last week,…
Kwara Assembly wants to rename Abubakar Saraki University
A bill to revert the name of Abubakar Saraki university to Kwara State University, Malete, has been passed through second reading at the state House of Assembly on Wednesday. PM NEWS…
TIME Magazine names climate activist, Thunberg Person of the Year
Climate activist, Greta Thunberg has been named TIME magazine’s 2019 Person of the Year. At 16 years-old, she is the youngest ever recipient of the title. Thunberg was…
Garba Shehu punches PUNCH for Buhari
Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity has said the Buhari government has found it “totally curious and utterly incredible”, that…
BREAKING: US seizes jet of Nigerian ‘involved in multi-million dollar fraud’
The US federal authorities have seized an aircraft belonging to a Nigerian facing multi-million dollar fraud charges in the country. According to WSB-TV,…
Lagos begins massive dredging of drainage channels, canals
In fulfillment of its promise to start massive construction after the rains, the Lagos State Government has begun dredging of major drainage channels and canals across the…
NYSC WILL CONTINUE TO PROSECUTE FAKE GRADUATES
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has reiterated the zero tolerance of the Scheme against mobilising unqualified graduates for National Service. He said the NYSC Scheme would…
Plane carrying Liverpool’s owner skids off runway
Liverpool managing owner Michael Gordon has escaped unhurt after his aeroplane skidded off the runway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Wednesday morning.The Fenway Sports Group president was en-route to Anfield…
FIRS workers threaten strike over Fowler’s handover to Aina
Workers of the Federal Inland Revenue Service on Tuesday faulted the decision of the immediate past Chairman of the FIRS, Mr Babatunde Fowler, to hand over to the Coordinating Director, Domestic Taxes Group,…
UEFA reveals prize money to Chelsea, Liverpool, others
The Union of European Football Associations, UEFA, will pay £8million each to Chelsea, Liverpool and all the remaining 14 teams that have qualified for the Champions…
Local government autonomy bill resurfaces in House of Reps
A bill to grant autonomy to local government areas in the country has again resurfaced in the House of Representatives, after failing to secure constitutional…
AMCON: Real reason why Banire was replaced as chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday replaced Muiz Banire as the head of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). This replacement was contained in a letter…
‘Comedian Broda Shaggi now Otedola’s son-in-law’
Comedian Brodashaggi is now the son-in-law of billionaire Femi Otedola, after he commented on a viral video in which DJ Cuppy appears to kiss the comedian. “My son-in-law”,…
Ronaldo regrets leaving Real Madrid – Reports
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly shared with his former teammates in private that he made a mistake leaving Real Madrid last year, after his rival, Lionel…
No big deal calling Buhari Major-General, he worked hard for it – Presidency tells PUNCH
The Presidency has brushed aside the decision of Punch newspapers to henceforth refer to President Muhammadu Buhari, with his military rank of Major-General. According to President…
BREAKING: Aisha Buhari attacks Garba Shehu, says he’s gone beyond his boundary
The First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, has demanded for the resignation of the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.…
Obaseki disowns Ize-Iyamu’s defection rally in Benin
The crisis rocking the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), worsened on Tuesday, as embattled Governor Godwin Obaseki, denied knowledge of a rally planned…
6 dead in Jersey City shootout
A police officer and five other persons were killed in a gun-battle Tuesday that filled the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey…
Napoli sack Carlo Ancelotti
Napoli have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti less than three hours after he guided them into the Champions League knockout stages. The Serie A club had not won in nine games…
We will be ruthless in fighting corruption – ICPC
Bolaji Owasanoye, chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offence Commission (ICPC), says the commission will be ruthless in fighting…
Senate probes N20 trillion unremitted Stamp Duty cash
Why has the N20 trillion collected as stamp duty revenue not remitted to the Federation Account by banks and other financial institutions? The Senate on Tuesday directed its…
Forgive my iniquities, Fayose Begs PDP members
The Immediate past governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has pleaded to the aggrieved members of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to…
South African president cuts trip short over electricity crisis at home
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday cut short an official visit to Egypt because of an electricity crisis brewing at home, his spokesperson confirmed.The president has come under increasing…