'It was donation, not harvesting' - Medical expert defends Abuja doctors in kidney controversy An Abuja-based kidney procedure involving several young men was a case of voluntary organ donation rather than illegal trafficking or forced harvesting, a Nigerian medical expert has stated. Speaking on Channels TV, consultan…

Controversy has trailed operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, amid growing public perception that Ibom Air, the home-based carrier in Akwa Ibom State, has become so dominant at the airport that other airlines are either unwilling or unable to compete effectively on the route. The post Controversy t…

…around government structures and allegedly obtain access to official processes. The controversy widened on August 21 when the ICPC announced the discovery of another purported federal agency, the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office. The commission alleged that the organisation was pro…

…matter and accuse the requester of pursuing political motives. The case has reignited controversy over Tinubu’s past, with opposition parties insisting Nigerians deserve transparency.

…get justice instead of the judicial process. Farotimi stated this while reacting to the controversy surrounding VeryDarkMan's invitation to the Nigerian Bar Association's 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. He opined that VDM and others like him would not have emerged if Nigeria had a functional police and…

The controversy over petrol subsidy removal has intensified ahead of the 2027 elections, with the All Progressives Congress attacking former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s plan to restore the subsidy, while the African Democratic Congress challenged the Federal Government to account for the N15.8tn in additional reven…

…the matter under wraps could have wider consequences for Nigeria, beyond the political controversy surrounding the President. “The APM urges the United States authorities to note that withholding such information is of enormous harm to Nigeria’s security, national integrity and Democratic growth,” it said. The APM also…

President Bola Tinubu filed a challenge in a US court to block the DOJ, FBI, and DEA from releasing records linked to drug traff-icking allegations against himAmerican transparency activist Aaron Greenspan sued multiple US agencies after they refused to confirm or deny whether they held investigative files on TinubuThe…

…required at this point is to allow the process to work rather than creating unnecessary controversy around an intervention that is already being implemented," Mohammed said.TMA Says Refinery Row Is a 2027 TacticMohammed also alleged that political actors opposed to the administration's petroleum reforms were exploiting…

…26, were aimed at reviewing and reworking the PCC list, which has continued to generate controversy since its release.Chinedu Ogah raises concern over Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi’s omission from President Bola Tinubu’s campaign council. Photo campaign: Nwifuru’s omission ignites concernIn the same vein, Chinedu…

…ruling party’s message is persuasive. The battle before the battle That is why the Yari controversy matters more than the words exchanged. The 2027 contest is already becoming a battle over perception: who looks strong, who appears weak, who can attract political allies and who can convince the political class that vic…

…the family to perform the religious burial rites. The pain has been compounded by the controversy surrounding compensation reportedly paid to the victims’ families. A community source, told Saturday PUNCH that the families of three of the deceased received N10m each from the Osun State Government. Mrs Oyebamiji confirm…

…Relationship coach and content creator Yada Awakening is at the centre of a growing controversy after a Muslim socialite came forward with what he claims is documented proof that Yada and his long-term partner, Queen Yada, were never legally married.Jamaar A Milton posted a video in which he directly challenged the cou…

…faced opposition The decision to suspend the September election also follows weeks of controversy surrounding the proposed NFF Elective Congress. The PUNCH reported on August 19 that uncertainty had surrounded the September 27 election, with stakeholders calling for reforms before the polls. Former Nigeria Premier Foot…

…funds, complaints over unpaid entitlements persisted across several national teams. The controversy deepened after the NFF turned down a Freedom of Information request for documents on how the money was used, saying the records were already in the possession of the EFCC and ICPC.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to vir…

…representing Agege Federal Constituency, Dr Wale Ahmed, has criticised the renewed controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) credentials, describing it as a political distraction ahead of the 2027 elections. Ahmed, in a statement, said the continued focus on allegations s…

…seeing commensurate benefits from the additional government revenues. He noted that the controversy over the power projects was being revived because his demand for greater transparency over the proceeds of subsidy removal had become politically uncomfortable for the administration. “They removed subsidy from the poor…

"At this point, Neon Adejo, shut up" - Media personality, Do2dtun weighs in on ongoing controversy Media personality Do2dtun has criticised gospel singer Neon Adejo amid the ongoing controversy involving photographer David Martins and his estranged wife, Alicia Daniella. Reacting to Neon's recent explanation of his con…

…Police Command had not publicly commented on the matter at the time of the report. The controversy comes as political activities and discussions around the 2027 elections continue to intensify across Nigeria. Check the post below… TRENDING VIDEO: "In my area council, It's either you're doing APC, or you leave the area…

…Daily. Dare was responding to reports that the APC had withdrawn the list following controversy over the inclusion and exclusion of some party leaders and other political figures including the Nigeria Revenue Service boss and the Defense Minister. He said the list remained valid, stressing that the party was yet to con…

…lingering questions over President Bola Tinubu's birth records and academic history, a controversy that first arose before the 2023 election and has resurfaced in the build-up to 2027. Obi did not name any candidate directly.Peter Obi's plan for Nigeria's economyOn the economy, Obi said his administration, alongside ru…

…and pursue their grievances through peaceful and lawful channels. The group said the controversy went beyond one individual, arguing that the way political parties handle nomination disputes could affect young Nigerians’ confidence in the political process. “Today, the name before us is Hon John Ademola Akano. Tomorrow…

…to Calm Outrage as Sheikh Al-Fulani Issues Arrest Warning. React to the DJ Chicken's ControversyThe clip drew strong responses from viewers online. Legit.ng gathered some reactions below:@qozeem wrote: "He need to be arrested"@Alhajah adunni commented: "Dj chicken oni jeu omo lagbara olorun oba amin ase edumareee"@ROHE…

…Goje made the clarification in an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, following the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary, which resulted in him losing the party’s ticket. The former governor said he had accepted the outcome as the will of Allah and would continue to support th…

…Naija star and internet personality Ike Onyema has issued a warning amid the ongoing controversy involving photographer David Martins, his estranged wife Alicia Daniella and gospel singer Neon Adejo. In a post shared online, Ike appeared to criticise a Neon, although he did not mention his name, accusing him of crossin…