Residents of Karanla community, a rural settlement in the Mowe area of Ogun State, have appealed to the state government to fix the community road, saying the poor condition has hindered movement and affected their livelihoods. FILE: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun The residents who spoke with PUNCH Metro during a vi…

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of three suspects arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service in connection with the alleged unlawful importation of pump-action rifles into Nigeria. Justice Friday Ogazi ordered the remand of the suspects, who are Kenneth Mbonu, Kenneth …

…At the state level, the number of candidates is considerably higher. The latest election data currently tracks 127 governorship candidates from 18 political parties across the 28 states scheduled to hold governorship elections in 2027. The APC and PDP have the largest number of candidates, with 28 each, followed by the…

Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, has dismissed claims that his replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the 2027 governorship election was necessitated by the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 election. Abubakar-Tafida spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political…

'They Can't Embarrass Me. I Spoke For My Fellow Bishops' - Cardinal Onaiyekan Fires Back At Presidency Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan has responded to criticism from the Presidency following his comments after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, saying he has no reason to feel embarrassed by what he said. Speaking …

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has explained why his administration does not interfere with the operations of security agencies in the state. Otti said the policy was based on his administration’s commitment to transparency and doing what was right. The governor spoke on Wednesday at a send-off ceremony in Umuahia for…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed the commissioning of a comprehensive forensic investigation into the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this while briefing State House corresponden…

The Nigerian Navy has commenced its maiden intra-command maritime tactical live-firing exercise, code-named Exercise Littoral Fury, in Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity to combat piracy, sea robbery, illegal oil bunkering and crude oil theft. The exercise, organised by the East…

The Federal Government is set to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to boost local production, reduce construction costs and improve access to affordable housing. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, disclosed this on Wednesday in …

President Bola Tinubu’s new tax incentive for deep offshore oil and gas projects could unlock about $50bn in investments and add nearly one million barrels per day of crude oil and condensate to Nigeria’s production within the next four to five years, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has said. The …

"Chidimma, go home" South Africans take to the streets chanting for beauty queen to leave country (video) Supporters of the March and March movement gathered outside the Cape Town Regional Court today, Wednesday, August 19, to insist that beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina leave the country. The march held as the court pr…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election are issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the flag-off of the second tenure bid of President Bola Tinubu at the Oxbow Lake in Yenagoa by a political group, PBAT D…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured all that at least 10 major road and infrastructure projects in Abuja will be completed and ready for inauguration before the 2027 general elections. Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday while inspecting the ongoing Tungan Madaki-Zuba Road and Nile …

States that fail to establish strong data protection and privacy systems risk weakening investor confidence and losing investment opportunities as economic activities become increasingly digital, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Vincen…

The Ekiti State Government has approved ₦3 billion for the construction of a new High Court Office Complex at the Ekiti State High Court of Justice premises, Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The state Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday that the a…

…at ₦1,580 per litre, rates that remain competitive against several depot offers in Lagos.Data reviewed by Petroleumprice.ng showed that PMS prices on August 18 ranged from ₦1,167 per litre at Pinnacle to ₦1,199 at NIPCO. African Terminal and Integrated were both listed at ₦1,195 per litre.The price gap is even wider fo…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to the country from his two-week leave, resuming two days ahead of his officially scheduled return date of August 20, 2026. Highly placed officials working with the Vice President confirmed to The PUNCH that Shettima returned to Abuja late Tuesday, August 18, 2026. “He return…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented the Certificate of Return to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Special Assistant on Digital Media to the Governor, Olalekan Badmus, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday. “Govern…

MC Oluomo is the only married man I have dated. I do not snatch peoples' husband - Interior Designer, Ehi Ogbebor (video) Interior designer Ehi Ogbebor has stated that contrary to popular opinion, she doesn't date married men and is not in the habit of 'snatching' other women's husbands. According to Ehi, the only marr…

Poco Lee's r@pe case, I can tell you 100% he didn't do anything. Such allegation has happened to me - Singer, Mr Real Nigerian singer Mr Real has strongly defended his colleague, popular dancer Poco Lee, following unconfirmed online reports claiming the entertainer was arrested in the United Kingdom over a rape allegat…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that the Accord Party spent no less than N40bn during the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Fayose made the claim in a video interview with TVC journalist, Nifemi Oguntoye, posted on the journalist’s X handle on Wednesday. His comments followed claim by…

"Two years ago, Pocolee tried to r+pe my friend and me" - Rapper Ms Jorji makes allegation following reports of the dancer's arrest in the UK (video) Rapper Ms Jorji has alleged that Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee attempted to s3xually ass@ult her and her friend during a 2024 encounter in Dallas, Texas. Accor…

"I'm taking him to court and he must prove that I s3xually abused someone" - Rapper, Blaqbonez speaks on feud with colleague Odumodublvck Nigeria rapper Blaqbonez has revealed that he plans to take fellow rapper Odumodublvck to court over allegations of s3xual abuse made against him. Speaking during an interview, Blaqb…

The Federal Government said on Wednesday that the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market generated N15.8tn in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025, with states and local governments receiving the larger share of the amount. The government, how…

…motorists some relief amid renewed volatility in the downstream oil market.Industry data obtained by Legit.ng shows that NNPC retail stations are selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at about N1,205 per litre, placing the company below several other major outlets.Motorists rush to buy as NNPC petrol stations sell cheaper…