…traditional products. It serves traders from across the South-West and other parts of Nigeria. It will also be recalled that similar incident had, in September, 2024, completely razed to the ground over 40 shops at a popular Oranyan market, herbal section, in Ibadan North East Local Government Area of the state. Tho…
…of Osun State University has rejected aspects of the statement issued by the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, over allegations of sexual assault reportedly involving some military personnel and members of the university community. PUNCH Online had reported that the Depot Nigerian Army said it has not received any formal co…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over what he described as an avoidable food crisis ravaging northern Nigeria, following a fresh United Nations report showing that over 17 million people across nine states in the region are facing crisis-level hunger. Obi, in a…
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria's aviation space was enriched June 18, 2026, when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG air…
By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Nigeria has called for the country’s transition to sustainable transport to commence from the nation’s seaports, describing the ports as critical gateways for driving greener and more efficient logistics. The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Westtar Kapito, made the call…
…the presence of our children and neighbours," she said. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Maria also said that Moses was in the habit of abandoning their matrimonial home for weeks once he receives his monthly salary. She further stated that the respondent does not pay the rent and has abandoned his respon…
…case has once again drawn attention to the devastating impact of child trafficking in Nigeria. It highlights how children can allegedly become victims through people they know and trust, including family friends and close associates. The confession also underscores the challenges facing law enforcement agencies as traf…
…North, the challenge reflects a broader national concern. Across several states in Nigeria, conflicts involving armed herders and farming communities have continued to claim lives and displace residents. The persistence of these incidents underscores the urgent need for coordinated action at the federal, state, and loc…
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja For decades, Section 214 of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution contained one of the most consequential sentences in the country's federal architecture: that there shall be a police force for Nigeria, and that "no other police force shall be established for the Federation or any part thereof." That…
…•Staff of disowned agency speak about Adeyemi, operations By Omeiza Ajayi More Nigerians yesterday expressed outrage over the scandal rocking the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC which the presidency claimed was fake but was allocated N24b in the 2026 national budget. Among those…
…of the 2027 general election continue to shift, renewed attention has turned to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a series of legal and political developments. In June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, stunned sections of the opposition when it set aside its December 2025 judgment directing t…
…and the long term prosperity of Imo State, reinforcing his standing as one of Nigeria's leading sub-national reformers and development focused leaders " It noted that the honour bestowed on only 40 Africans also took cognisance of the Governor's focus on improving the ease of doing business through strategic reforms an…
By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Plateau State has long been regarded as one of Nigeria's richest solid mineral belts. From tin and columbite and other precious minerals, the state has attracted thousands of artisanal and commercial miners in search of economic opportunities. But beneath the promise of mineral wealth lies a growin…
…Josh Maja, Semi Ajayi, Osaze Odemwingie, Ifeanyi Udeze and Sam Sodje on the list of Nigerians to have represented the one-time English champions.
…Ikediobi Federal Government has said its agencies are committed to the reintegration of Nigerians who voluntarily returned from South Africa through livelihood support, skills acquisition programmes, psychosocial and mental health counselling to help them recover from the trauma they experienced. It also disclosed that…
…the palace destroyed in 1897. The Oba urged Germany to honor its 2022 agreement with Nigeria to return over 1,000 Benin artworks and called on other museums worldwide to address colonial injustices by releasing looted artefacts. In a symbolic gesture, Oba Ewuare danced around the returned objects, commending NCMM and i…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Saturday to Monday. NiMet's weather outlook, released on Friday in Abuja, predicted sunny skies with patches of cloud over the northern region on Saturday. It forecast chances of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains…
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statemen…
The World Bank has said Nigeria’s biggest fiscal challenge is weak revenue mobilisation rather than excessive borrowing, urging the government to prioritise efforts to boost revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the World Bank Country D…
…administrator, democrat, friend and brother whose contributions to Lagos State and Nigeria would remain unforgettable. “It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I received the news of Alhaji Kola Oseni’s passing. Though he is no longer with us, the memories of the time we shared and the legacy he left will endure…
…This is especially important for betting communities. A tipster may have followers in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and other markets. Those users may not all use the same bookmaker. If the tipster shares only one bookmaker code, many followers are left out. Market Depth: Many betting-code tool…
The Federal Government on Friday summoned the Ivorian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore, to demand an explanation over the death of a Nigerian, Usama Murtala, while in custody in Côte d'Ivoire, and requested compensation for his family. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, raised the…
…traditional products. It serves traders from across the South-West and other parts of Nigeria. It will also be recalled that similar incident had, in September, 2024, completely razed to the ground over 40 shops at a popular Oranyan market, herbal section, in Ibadan North East Local Government Area of the state. Thou…
…should extend beyond Adeniyi and include senior government officials. "Those that Nigeria should hold accountable: number one, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; number two, the Chief of Staff; number three, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation; number four, the National Security Adviser; number five, the Direct…
The Nigerian Air Force on Friday said it successfully airlifted 198 personnel of the Nigerian Company 11 to The Gambia in May as part of Nigeria's contribution to the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia. The deployment, carried out aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130H aircraft, was executed in two sorties between May 26 and May…