Telcos under pressure as NCC cracks down on service failures, weak governance
…Says era of hiding under technical jargons over Telecom firms are currently in the eye of the storm as the…
Osimhen to star in Turkish movie
Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen could feature in an upcoming Turkish movie. Osimhen, well-known not only for his impressive on-field performances but also for his cheerful demeanor off the pitch.…
2027: Why Jonathan should not contest for presidency – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has advised ex-president Goodluck Jonathan to steer clear of the presidential race ahead of the 2027 election. While speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’, Sani stated…
Akpabio returns from London, dismisses rumours of ill health
Godswill Akpabio, president of the senate, returned to Nigeria in the wee hours of Monday after what his media office described as a short vacation in London. Akpabio arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
PDP, ADC, LP kick as APC sweeps bye-elections
THE All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, showed its electoral might by clinching 12 of the 16 legislative seats contested in Saturday’s bye-elections across 12 states of the country. According to the results…
Economy: Women now flatten belly with herbs, spices, as cost of surgery soars
Looking good has been one of the prominent lifestyles of women, whether married or single. One would think that the continuous rise in cost of goods and services, including low purchasing power, would kill that style…
‘I’m traumatised, my body used for stickers’ – Emmanson on Ibom Air incident
Miss Comfort Emmanson, the young woman at the centre of a controversy involving Ibom Air crew, has narrated her side of the story. In a post on her Instagram account, @soft_commy, Emmanson alleged that a flight…
Nigeria sustains oil production above OPEC quota
Nigeria’s average daily crude production rose to 1,507,000 barrels per day in July, according to a report by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. This is a 7,000-barrel-per-day increase above the…
Thousands of Israelis protest for end to Gaza war
Clutching pictures of hostages, waving yellow flags, banging on snare drums and shouting chants to bring captive Israelis home, tens of thousands took to Tel Aviv’s streets Sunday to call for an end to the war in Gaza.…
Hundreds Flee Homes In Kwara South As Rise In Kidnapping Sparks Mass Exodus
Hundreds of residents in Kwara South have abandoned their ancestral homes following a surge in kidnapping incidents, particularly in Ifelodun Local Government Area, where attacks by suspected armed bandits have…
Seized LG allocations: Osun obas broke, can’t pay salaries
FOLLOWING the continued seizure of allocations to the 30 local governments in Osun State by the Federal Government, it has been gathered that palaces in the state have been grounded by lack of funds. The traditional…
“Don’t run in 2027” – Southeast group begs ex-President Jonathan
A prominent political pressure group, the Eastern Union, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election, warning that any attempt to return to Aso Rock could damage…
EPL: Calafiori’s header hands Arsenal slim victory over dominant Man United
Ricardo Calafiori’s first-half strike was the difference as Arsenal nicked a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their English Premier League (EPL) at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Italian defender’s goal, courtesy…
Landlords risk N1m fine, jail for uninsured buildings
Landlords and occupiers of public buildings across the country will be fined N1m, jailed for 12 months, or both if they fail to insure their properties against hazards, according to the newly signed Nigerian Insurance…
It’s ill-advised to reward bad behaviour – Punch Editorial Board
THE consideration by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the civil aviation authorities to appoint musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, as an ambassador is absurd.…
Court orders full disclosure of N37bn renovation by N’Assembly
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Assembly to release documents relating to the N37bn renovation of the National Assembly complex. In a judgment delivered in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/51/2022, Justice…
Shipping crisis delays Dangote’s 3,550 CNG trucks, 450 arrive
The planned fuel distribution by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery with 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks could not start on Friday due to logistics challenges in China, The PUNCH reports. The $20bn…
Refer N3m bribe-for-bills allegation to EFCC, ICPC – SERAP tells Alpabio, Abbas
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “urgently refer the allegations that lawmakers…
Corpse of missing Nigerian woman found in US
The human remains discovered in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Illinois, has been linked to a Nigerian Woman, Olasinmibo Abosede, known as Sinmi, who had been missing since July 30. The Forest Preserve…
Top Security Aides Implicated In $1.5Million Bribery Scandal To Grant NNPC Boss Ojulari Access To…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), Adegboyega Fasasi, and Chief Personal Security Officer, Usman Shugaba, have been implicated in a $1.5 million bribery scandal. Sources told SaharaReporters…
Awujale stool: Family kicks over exclusion from royal lineage
The Adeyemi ruling house of the Anikilaya dynasty has faulted their exclusion from the Anikilaya ruling house, one of the ruling houses producing candidates for the stool of Awujale of Ijebuland in Ijebu Ode area of…
Emir Of Zuru In Kebbi Dies at 81
The Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammad Sami II (rtd), has passed away at the age of 81 in a hospital in London. The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the news to Channels…
Parties of Coercion?: How APC, PDP earned Canada’s terrorist label
•President Bola Tinubu now stands at a crossroads The recent ruling of the Canadian Federal Court, upheld by Justice Phuong Ngo, categorising Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a political party…
RIVERS LG POLLS: Fubara’s men in the dark, Wike moves to retake political structure for Tinubu
It is about two years to the 2027 general elections. But the grand plot to ensure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State has already been set. This was sequel to the announcement in July of a…