Why border closure must be sustained – Farmers Association
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has urged Federal Government to sustain its current border closure, saying it would help boost the economy. The Chairman of…
43 people die in major fire in Delhi
A massive fire which broke out early morning on Sunday in Delhi has claimed 43 lives with over 56 people seriously injured. The fire broke out inside a four-storey factory…
Buhari gives Anthony Joshua the thumbs-up
President Muhammadu Buhari has given World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, the thumbs-up for regaining his belts Saturday night in Saudi Arabia in a rematch with…
North Is Being Greedy Over Struggle For 2023 Presidency – Army Chief, Gen. Williams Ishola
Respected Army Chief, Major Gen. Ola Ishola-Williams has described the struggle by a section of Northern leaders to keep the nation’s presidency beyond 2023 as…
‘Do they think we are all dummies?’ — Oyedepo kicks against ‘social media bill’
David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, says it is archaic to attempt regulating social media. Speaking at a programme in his church, Oyedepo said what…
Northern Group Advocates Power Shift, Backs Tinubu
A northern youth group has advocated power shift to the southern part of the country after the expiration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure in 2023. The group, Tinubu North…
Standard gauge: NASS impressed with pace of work
THE National Assembly on Saturday threw its weight behind the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge tracks. The joint committee on Land Transport of…
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…