Court reverses order suspending Ganduje as APC national chairman
The Kano State High Court presided over Justice Usman Mallam Na’Abba, which had previously affirmed the suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has overturned its…
FG to resell DisCos under banks, AMCON in three months
The federal government on Monday, April 22, vowed to sell off the five electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) now under the management of banks and Asset Management Company (AMCON) in the next three months to…
Yoruba Nation: Sunday Igboho, Akintoye call for negotiation meeting with FG
…ask FG to respond before June 15 The proponents of self determination for Yoruba have given the Federal Government till June 15, 2024 to invite them to a negotiation table to discuss the status of the ethnic group…
Underage students causing some problems in varsities – FG
The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, says some issues in Nigerian universities are caused by underage students who do not know what university education is about. He stated this while speaking with newsmen after…
Barcelona to ask for El-Clasico replay over ‘disallowed goal’
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Monday the club will demand a Clasico replay if they can prove officials made a mistake by not allowing Lamine Yamal’s “ghost goal”. The champions fell to a 3-2 defeat against Real…
To get state police right, we must rejig INEC – Jonathan
says, we can’t manage internal security without states police Former president Good luck Jonathan has drummed support for state Police, saying that if it must be holistically implemented, the Independent National…
Terrorism is imported evil; not from Africa, it must be banished — Tinubu vows
President Bola Tinubu has described terrorism as an imported evil that must be banished from Africa. Tinubu made this vow in his opening remarks at the African high-level counter-terrorism meeting hosted by the federal…
Mikel is stubborn, I can’t tolerate people like that – Siasia
Former coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia has given insights into his strained relationship with legendary midfielder John Mikel Obi during their time together. Siasia, who is currently serving a reduced five-year…
FCCPC Shuts Chinese Supermarket Over Claims Of Discrimination Against Nigerians
Officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) have sealed up an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce. The FCCPC officials shut the…
Trusteeship Is for Everyone, Including You
You work hard for your cash, big pile or small. Naturally, you want it protected and passed to relevant parties after you are gone. That is where trustees come in, and they are not just…
“Focus on unfinished road projects” – Peter Obi blasts FG over Lagos-Calabar super highway
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has voiced his concerns regarding the timing and prioritization of the coastal Lagos-Calabar superhighway project amidst numerous uncompleted road…
EFCC detains Ondo governorship aspirant Akinterinwa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo State Wale Akinterinwa. He is being held in connection with the ongoing investigation of his…
Court Jails Proprietor Of Uyo Internet Fraud Training Centre 10 Years
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentence of the proprietor of Uyo Cybercrime Training Centre, Ikemesit Edet, aka Hustle Kingdom HK. He was…
Dangote refinery expected to start petrol supply in Q4 – S&P Analyst
Analyst at the Standard and Poor’s’ Global Commodities Insights have projected that the Dangote refinery will start supply of petrol in the fourth quarter of this year rather than the next month being stated by the…
Gunmen Kill Babcock University Professor, Abduct Two
Gunmen have killed a professor of law at Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun, Yinka Olomojobi, and abducted two others in the Iperu area of the state. Olomojobi was shot dead on Friday for allegedly refusing to be taken…
Kenya to extradite Binance executive who escaped from Nigeria
Following his arrest, the Kenya Police Service is expediting moves to extradite fugitive Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, to Nigeria within the week, The PUNCH has learnt. Anjarwalla who escaped from lawful custody…
Germany to allow foreign skilled workers search for jobs in Germany from June
Germany is introducing ‘Opportunity Card’ from June 2024 for individuals with the requisite qualifications and skills to search for work opportunities in Germany. This will enable skilled job seekers to reside in…
UBA Asks Court To Stop Sale Of Borini Prono Assets, Warns Buyers
United Bank For Africa Plc (UBA) has said it has filed an application to halt the sale of the assets of a construction firm, Borini Prono and Company Nigeria Limited. It…
‘There’ll be ups and downs’ – CBN says its working to stabilise nair
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is doing everything possible to achieve a stable foreign exchange (FX) rate. Yemi Cardoso, CBN governor, spoke on April 20 during a press conference held at the annual…
Senate Minority leader reacts to rumours of Wike giving senators $2 million to support Damagum
Senate minority leader and the senator representing Benue South, Abba Moro, has denied reports that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the upper chamber collected millions of dollars allegedly shared by the…
El Clasico: Bellingham late goal seals Real Madrid win over Barcelona
Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday to take them 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with six matches remaining. Los Blancos twice came from behind with…
I Didn’t Call For Yari, Matawalle’s Arrest – Ozekhome
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has disclaimed media reports crediting him with calling for the arrest of former governors Abdulaziz Yari and Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State. In a statement on Sunday,…
Military Launches Manhunt For Soldiers’ Killers
The military high command, on Sunday, said marauding terrorists, who recently killed some of its personnel in Niger State “would be hunted down by fire by force”. Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, who…
Tinubu And The Leadership Question
On April 3, 2024, it was announced that electricity tariffs would undergo a staggering 300 per cent increase. This move came as part of a series of reforms spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at alleviating…