The spokesperson for the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he made against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Olajengbesi, in a statement …
Peter Obi has been captured in a viral video appearing to chase away his fervent supporter, Peter Akah, popularly known as Randy PeterThe former Anambra governor appeared visibly irritated as Akah stayed close to him during the encounterThe unusual moment has given social media users fresh material for jokes about the …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its diesel gantry price by N100 per litre, effective from midnightThe new price of N1,670 per litre is N21 above the diesel landing cost but still N30 below what several Lagos depots currently chargeNigerian businesses that rely on diesel-powered generators could face higher operating …
Two anti-corruption agencies are reportedly investigating the Nigeria Football Federation over a ₦12 billion intervention fundThe fund was released by the government in January 2024 to clear unpaid bonuses owed to players for over 15 monthsNFF officials have reportedly been summoned to the presidential villa as pressur…
FUOYE management said viral reports claiming its Vice Chancellor was arrested after serving as INEC Returning Officer are falseThe university's Director of Communications, Dr Sunday Saanu, stated in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, condemning the claimsSaanu said Prof Joshua Ogunwole travelled to Abuja after the election for of…
Nollywood actress Sotayo Gaga made a grand appearance at the Isese Day 2026 festival in LagosContent creator Farulee also joined the colourful celebration of Yoruba culture and indigenous traditionsFarulee's presence also stirred reactions from some of his fans and followers onlinePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our n…
Dangote Refinery expands free petrol delivery to 10 states, lowering ex-depot price to ₦1,165 per litreEligible bulk fuel buyers can benefit from a 10-day credit facility and reduced transportation costsChanges aim to enhance competition and affordability in Nigeria's petroleum market while improving access to refined …
Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez took down controversial posts about celebrity chef Hilda Baci following legal pressure from her lawyersLaw firm Olaniwun Ajayi sent a demand letter citing defamation and violations under the Cybercrimes Act, giving him 3 days to complyHilda Baci's legal team demanded a public apology, retract…
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria published 10 reasons why NHF mortgage loan applications face delays or outright rejectionContributors who have not paid into the National Housing Fund for at least six months are automatically disqualified from accessing any loanApplicants who go directly to FMBN instead of using a …
Veteran Fuji singer Pasuma received actress and political figure Eniola Badmus at his home in a warm courtesy visitPasuma made a bold claim about Eniola's closeness to the president during their meeting, which was captured on videoEniola shared the visit on Instagram, and fans flooded the comments with excitement over …
Throwback videos of influencer KC Luxury flaunting Virgil Abloh Maybachs and luxury watches went viral after his NDLEA arrestIn one clip, KC Luxury boasted about his cars, claiming no one else had serial number 001The videos, which have gone viral, have further fueled conversation about the influencer's arrestPAY ATTEN…
President Bola Tinubu filed a notice of joinder backing a 10-day extension request to delay the release of FBI and DEA drug recordsA Washington lobbying firm hired by Atiku Abubakar published details of Tinubu's court filing and the judge's swift responseThe case stems from 12 FOIA requests filed in 2022 and 2023 seeki…
Political stakeholders in Katsina state, in the north-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria, confirmed the death of ex-House of Representatives member Samaila DalhatDalhat represented the Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada federal constituency in the National Assembly, and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear at the …
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…
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…
Davido shared a video on his Instagram story on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, targeting an INEC official at his uncle's eventThe singer claimed the woman was visibly angry that Ademola Adeleke won the election and had been eyeing him throughout the ceremonyDavido had previously been vocal during the Osun election, calling …
A Nigerian TikToker identified as @potokipaul shared a breakdown of what he spent acquiring a power tank as an alternative electricity source for his homeHe revealed the power tank alone cost N307,000, including the delivery fee charged by the supplierThe total amount he spent, covering installation and every additiona…
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 registered as 5Y-GYM went down near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday, August 19Josh Outram, founder of Africa Heli Adventures and a commercial pilot with over 15 years of flying experience, was among those killedThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the crash, while police report…
Davido publicly denied reports of a gunmen attack on Governor Ademola Adeleke's convoy in Osun StateThe singer claimed the incident was a fight outside the palace that had no connection to the governorDavido insisted that the people love the governor, dismissing the circulating reports as liesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.…
The US Bureau of African Affairs condemned an attack in Nigeria's Plateau State that killed dozens of people while they slept in their homesThe statement came shortly after a CPC Working Group meeting, raising concerns about commitments made to protect Christian communitiesWashington urged the Nigerian government to ho…
Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose praised President Tinubu for not using federal power to influence the Osun governorship election resultFayose alleged that security forces physically assaulted him and blocked his movement three days before the 2018 Ekiti electionThe former governor denied that his recent appointmen…
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter registered as 5Y-GYM went down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county on August 19, 2026Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issued a formal statement confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken ch…
The ICC condemned Washington's decision to sanction its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye SeyeThe Trump administration added both officials to its sanctions list as part of its campaign against what it calls a corrupt and politicised courtJapan, the ICC's biggest funder, and the European Union …
The programme is designed for young graduates seeking careers in fleet management, logistics and operationsSuccessful candidates will receive structured technical and professional training, as well as practical exposure to fleet and transportation operationsApplicants must be 30 years old or younger, hold a relevant de…
The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy condemned the Chief Judge's order moving their suit against Tinubu from Kano to AbujaThe group filed the suit on June 26, 2026, raising constitutional questions about the president's academic qualificationsCFRPA is demanding the transfer order be reversed, asking why Tinubu wou…