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Ganduje’s resignation sparks power contest as loyalists kick
Some loyalists of the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, have decried his resignation, saying it will not augur well for the party. This is just as a group in…
Al Hilal make Osimhen €50m salary offer
Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal have tabled a stunning €50m per season contract offer for Victor Osimhen, whilst Napoli have ordered the Nigerian striker to report for pre-season training as his future remains…
Benue leaders to go spiritual against rising attacks
The three socio-cultural groups in Benue State have called for a traditional self-defence mechanism to curb the protracted killings gripping the state. The President General of the groups, Mdzough U Tiv,…
Why northern Muslims opposed my presidency after Yar’adua’s death—Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has recounted how northern Muslim power blocs opposed the transfer of power to him following the death of his late principal, ex-President Umaru Yar’Adua, in 2010. Jonathan made…
Three masqueraders land in prison for flogging Enugu residents
An Enugu Magistrate Court has remanded three masqueraders for allegedly assaulting and infliction bodily harm on members of the public during the celebration of Oriokpa Masquerade. The suspects, Emeka Eze (33),…
2027: David Mark may lead coalition battle against Tinubu
Barring any last-minute change, the anti-Tinubu coalition is set to announce the African Democratic Congress as its adopted platform. Sunday PUNCH also gathered that former Senate President, David Mark, would serve…
‘Don’t move money before your visa Interview’ – UK Deputy Head of Mission tells Nigerians
Simon Field, Deputy Head of Mission at the UK Deputy High Commission in Lagos, has cautioned Nigerians against making suspicious deposits into their bank accounts in preparation for visa interviews. This statement…
Ganduje’s resignation part of ploy to unseat VP Shettima – Borno residents
Some Borno residents have described the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje as Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of a ploy to deny Vice President Kashim Shettima renomination for the 2027…
Why air fares may not drop soon – Allen Onyema
•Flying in Nigeria cheaper than in most countries •My appeal to FG on behalf of Air Peace Last week, members of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents, LAAC, were at Air Peace Headquarters in…
How to defeat Tinubu in 2027
The 2027 elections are closing in, and in Abuja, a dangerous myth spreads: that Bola Tinubu’s grip is ironclad, the people cowed, the outcome predetermined. But power built on propaganda and patronage is a fragile…
US supreme court rules judges can’t block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The US supreme court has ruled that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions to block presidential policies. In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the court’s conservative majority said judges exceeded their authority…
Nigeria’s foreign direct investment dropped by 19.35% to $250m in Q1 2025 – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio inflows into Nigeria declined in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. According to the CBN’s Balance of Payments (BoP) report for Q1…
‘I’m inspired to invest more’ — Otedola lauds FG on tax reform laws
Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo, says he is inspired to invest more with the new tax reform laws. President Bola Tinubu had recently signed the four tax reform bills into law. The legislations are…
‘N80.2bn fraud’: Yahaya Bello seeks court’s permission for UK medical trip
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi, is seeking the permission of a federal high court in Abuja to travel abroad for medical examination. Bello is…
FG Asks States To Reinstate Monthly Sanitation Exercise To Prevent Diseases
As Nigeria prepares to mark the 2025 National Environmental Sanitation Day (NESD), the federal government has urged states that have not yet reinstated the monthly environmental sanitation (clean-up) exercise to do so.…
Digital Identity Blackout: NIMC Silence Deepens as Outage Grounds Key Services
A nationwide digital blackout has struck essential services across Nigeria following a severe server outageat the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), affecting millions of citizens who rely on the agency’s…
Cancer On The Rise In Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako, says the burden of cancer is increasing in Nigeria.…
Party Politics: How Ganduje Was Forced To Resign
Indications have emerged that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was compelled to resign as national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ganduje,…
Female Fights: Violence Over Men in Nigeria
Across campuses, street corners and social media timelines, a disturbing trend is gathering momentum: young women brutalising, stripping, poisoning, and in some cases, killing other women over male lovers. The…
Wike-Fubara feud: Gov’s supporters clash over peace deal
Supporters of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, have differed over his reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. While some welcomed the development,…
BREAKING! Nigerian Billionaire, Aminu Dantata Is Dead
Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata has passed away. His death was announced by his PPS,…
BREAKING: APC National Chairman Umar Ganduje resigns
In a surprise move, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from his position, effective immediately.Mr Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano…
Usoro’s Offiong Akpabio: A Trailblazer, and Technocrat at the Helm of South South Development…
By Sir Ukpong Ekam In a country where appointments often raise more suspicion than hope, the confirmation of Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the…
BREAKING: NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted for rape, cyberbullying
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has declared Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape,…