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Secondus alleges plots to arrest Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Dogara
The national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has raised the alarm, alleging plots by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest some key leaders of the…
2019: Kwankwassiyya leader dumps PDP for APC in Kano
The Kwankwassiyya Group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano has again suffered a serious set-back, following the latest defection of a staunch chieftain of the Group, Brigadier-General Idris Bello Danbazzau…
Of angry governors and weaponisation of dissent
Except in Utopia, the chairmanship of a national party in any democracy on earth, let alone that of a governing party, is certainly not a picnic. The unfolding scenario in the ruling All Progressives Congress sharply…
2019: Avoid voting desperate politicians into office – CAN president
Rev. Samson Ayokunle, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday urged Nigerians to avoid desperate politicians by voting only credible candidates in 2019. Ayokunle made the remarks while…
Chelsea suspend four fans over alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling
Chelsea suspend four fans who allegedly hurled racist abuse at Raheem Sterling. and have confirmed they are assisting the police in their investigation. The club have trawled through CCTV images from inside Stamford Bridge, as…
Nigerian army has committed war crimes against humanity, says ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) who released an annual report on preliminary examination activities (2018), stated that the Nigerian army has committed war crimes against humanity. According to the ICC, it has received “a…
Oby Ezekwesili urges Muhammadu Buhari to sign the electoral bill
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2018. Ezekwesili, who made call at a news…
Trump defends alleged hush money payments as ‘simple private transaction’
U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Monday defended hush money payments reported by his former lawyer a day after Democrats said the U.S. president could face impeachment and jail time. Trump, in early morning…
PDP looted our destiny, prospects, jobs, says Fashola
The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola SAN, on Monday, blamed the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party for abandoned federal government projects across the country.He stated this while inspecting the…
Fear of exams grips OAU students
Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife have expressed fears over the exams date for the rain semester of the 2017/2018 academic session. They told our correspondent the ongoing Academic Staff…
In character and integrity, Buhari is no match for Atiku – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) has replied the All Progressives Congress (APC) stating that President Muhammadu Buhari isn’t a match for its presidential candidate,…
Senate pays Dariye N85.5m allowances in prison
Six months after his conviction by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, Senator Joshua Dariye is still receiving the N750, 000 salary and N13.5m monthly running cost from the National Assembly, The PUNCH can…
Ousted Gambian dictator, Jammeh, barred from entering US
The United States on Monday said it would forbid entry into the country of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh and his family over corruption during his 22-year rule.Under a US law that bans foreign officials involved in…
Eligibility suit: Fayemi floors Oni
The Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Monday dismissed the suit filed by former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni challenging the eligibility of incumbent Kayode Fayemi, to contest the July 14 governorship…
Davido’s ‘Wonder Woman’ video gets 1.3m views in two days
Though, he is currently facing controversy over flouting National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) laws as an enroled member, Afro pop act Davido has continued to warm his way into the heart of his fans with the release of…
Mozambique government finds 30,000 ghost workers costing $250 million
Mozambique’s government said on Monday that it had identified 30,000 “ghost employees” in its civil service who cost $250 million between 2015 and 2017. Some of those on the government payroll, which accounts for 55 percent…
OPEN LETTER: Saraki’s Greed And Imminent Abeyance
Dear Senator Saraki, I wrote a letter to you almost 2years ago titled “When does ambition go overboard?” Whether you read that letter or not, I am determined to write you another letter. I am writing this letter as a citizen…
100 Christians arrested in China during raid on underground church
About 100 Christians arrested in China in their homes, from the streets and in illegal church gatherings in the South Western part of the country. Chinese authorities targeted members of the Early Rain Covenant Church across various…
KWAM 1 announces demise of his saxophonist Joel Ajayi
Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, also known as Kwam 1 or K1, has announced the demise of his long-time saxophonist, Joel Ajayi. The musician, in a statement on Monday, said he is saddened that despite his…
2019: Obasanjo has right to support anyone – FG
The federal government says though it is the constitutional right of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo to support a candidate for an election, his endorsement, however, does not guarantee victory. The…
Wives jostle for late lawmaker’s seat
The widows of a late Ghanaian lawmaker have started their political campaigns to replace him.Emmanuel Kyerematen Agyarko, who represented Ayawaso West Wougon in Ghana’s Parliament before his death is yet to be buried but his wives…
EFCC Responds To Report Of Raid On Atiku’s Sons Home
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has responded to media reports that it carried out a raid on the residence of the son of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential Candidate, Atiku…
Tinubu is my friend, but I’d free Lagos from Alphabeta – Jimi Agbaje
Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos state, says he will free Lagos state from Alphabeta Consulting. According to Agbaje, Alphabeta Consultingreceives a particular —…
Drama as sex video tape is played in Lagos court
Proceedings in an Ikeja High Court took an unusual dimension on Monday when an excerpt of a sex video tape between a married father of three and his ex-lover was played in the courtroom. The father of three, Peter Omokaro,…