158 Democrats oppose bill to deport immigrant sex offenders in U.S.
No fewer than 158 House Democrats voted against a bill aimed at deporting undocumented immigrants…
How ‘Detty December’ defied Nigeria’s economic crisis
Entertainment Editor, ROTIMI IGE, in this report, analyses the cost of ‘Detty December’, now an annual festival in…
Many feared dead as petrol tanker explodes in Delta
Tragedy struck in Boji Boji Agbor in Ika south of Delta state on Sunday when a tanker laden with fuel exploded with several persons feared dead and many houses and vehicles razed down. Tribune Online reports that…
Ex-Brazil star Hulk marries ex-wife’s niece in religious ceremony
Former Brazil international Hulk has tied the knot with Camila Angelo, his ex-wife’s niece, in a religious ceremony on Friday. The couple had already formalised their union in a civil ceremony in 2020. Reflecting on…
We started dating two years ago, says groom ‘poisoned’ by 14-year-old bride in Jigawa
Khamis Haruna, the groom hospitalised after eating poisoned food allegedly made by his bride, says he and the 14-year-old had been in a relationship for two years. Haruna, 29, said he thought the teenager loved him…
South Koreans Protest In Snow As Yoon Arrest Deadline Nears
Thousands of South Koreans braved a snowstorm Sunday to rally in support or opposition of President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspended over a failed martial law bid and resisting arrest a day before the warrant expires. Yoon…
WHO declares new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health emergency. The WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement at a press conference in…
2025 Budget: FG allocates N146.14 billion counterpart funding for 68km Lagos rail project connecting…
The Federal Government has allocated N146.14 billion as counterpart funding for the Lagos Green Line Metro Rail Project, a 68km rail network that will stretch from the Lekki Free Zone to the Marina, connecting key…
Loan app sparks outrage by posting 87 debtors’ photos online
A loan app, Delinquent Loans, has sparked controversy after sharing photos of 87 debtors online in a bold attempt to recover unpaid loans. The incident came to light through a series of TikTok videos posted by the…
Police counter FIJ, says Ayomide Adeleye still in custody
The Lagos State Police Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has countered the reports made by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), which claimed that Ayomide Adeleye, who was arrested for murder, has been…
I regret snatching my friend’s husband — Reader
A Reader wrote: I have followed your columns way back from your Punch days when I was in the university. Most of the times, your articles are so down-to-earth they speak to me – as if you are writing about me. In one…
Huge Unsold Stock: ‘Poultry farmers are lamenting massive losses as people shunned chicken during…
In this interview, the Director General, DG, Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, Dr Onallo Akpa, narrates the losses incurred by poultry farmers during Christmas and New Year celebrations as many Nigerians snubbed…
Kano Censorship Board Suspends Kannywood Actress Over Indecent Dressing, Provocative Content
The Kano State Censorship Board has announced a one-year suspension of popular Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa,…
TCN Confirms FCT Blackout, Begins Power Rationing Monday
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that power outages will occur daily from 9 am to 4 pm starting Monday,…
US-based Nigerian Muslim lady faces death threat, cyberbullying
A United States of America-based Nigerian Muslim lady, Shakirat Oluwatosin Raji, has become the target of cyberbullying and…
Police speak on viral post of DCP’s ‘arrest’ with bandits
The Kaduna State Police Command on Saturday spoke on a viral post alleging the arrest of a Deputy…
Tinubu woos Arewa elders as north pushes back on tax reform bills
President Bola Tinubu has intensified efforts to gain the support of northern elites for his administration’s tax reform bills amid growing opposition from the region. Sources within the Presidency revealed to Punch…
Governance take back seat as politicians begin preparations for 2027
As the 2027 general elections approach, politicians have already shifted focus, with many intensifying discussions and making moves aimed at securing power in the next election cycle. While the elections are still…
Corporate tax, VAT boosted federation account to N6.86tn – CBN
Receipts into the federation account grew by 7.48 per cent to N6.86 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, the latest Economic Report by the Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed. According to the report, the…
Nathaniel Bassey to minister at Donald Trump inaugural prayer
Respected Nigerian pastor and gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.…
ALERT: NAFDAC warns against ‘counterfeit’ cancer drug in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about Phesgo, a suspected counterfeit cancer treatment drug. The alert on the…
Trump to Be Sentenced over Hush Money Case But Judge Signals No Jail Time
A New York judge, Justice Juan Merchan has ordered that Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10, in…
Valuation of GTCO, Nine Other Banks Rises to N7.87tn in 2024 Amid Banking Recapitalisation Drive
The market value of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) and nine other banks rose to N7.87 trillion in 2024 as…
Canada to increase deportation fees to $12,800 for escorted removals starting April 2025
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is set to significantly raise the fees it charges deportees for removal from Canada. Beginning in April 2025, foreign nationals facing deportation will be required…