Former Plateau State Governor and elder statesman, Senator Jonah Jang, on Saturday delivered a sobering message to Nigeria’s political class and citizens, warning that political power is temporary and that only character, faith and service to humanity endure. Jang spoke in Jos during the celebration of his 80th birthda…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yakubu Jang, son of former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, as Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President. The announcement was made on Saturday by Vice President Kashim Shettima while delivering a goodwill message on behalf of President Tinubu at the 80th birthday cel…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Danmaliki, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress and joined the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Danmaliki, who represented Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and has been active in politics since 2003…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pulled the plug on the plan to allow private investment in the World Cup which had sparked a furious global backlash even among his allies. AFP Sport details the timeline of the dramatic few days which significantly weakened Infantino, who had been basking in the warm afterglow of a …
The Federal Government has expanded the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative to 10 states, with more than 9,000 personnel now trained to help secure forests and other ungoverned spaces used by kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups. The Office of the National Security Adviser disclosed this in a statement on Fr…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned intending travellers against using artificial intelligence or digital editing tools on their passport photographs. The mission said such photos would not be accepted for visa applications. In a statement on its official X handle on Saturday, the mission said passport phot…
…its closing stages. The latest medal standings released on Saturday as obtained by PUNCH Online on the Glasgow 2026 website showed Australia comfortably atop the table with 128 medals comprising 55 gold, 30 silver and 43 bronze, more than the combined gold medal tally of England and Canada, the teams immediately behind…
…despite the ongoing dispute over which faction represents the legitimate PDP leadership, Punch reported. Ememobong warned INEC against publishing any candidates list that differs from what his committee submitted, vowing to pursue every available legal remedy. "Should the Commission publish names other than those lawfu…
…later came to know him, he would not have chosen him. Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-bombs-atiku-youre-my-biggest-mistake/ Ayra Starr visa denial: S’Africa demands proof as Tyla cancels Lagos show The South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof Bobby Moroe, has rejected claims that Ayra Starr…
…Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria during their meeting at the State House, Abuja. PUNCH Online had reported that Tinubu met with the bishops on July 28, 2026, where they expressed concerns over the country’s economy, insecurity and political climate. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Aris…
Afrinvest has deepened its partnership with the Nigeria Premier Football League to drive digital transformation, strengthen commercial capacity, and position Nigerian football clubs for sustainable revenue growth. The commitment was reaffirmed on Wednesday during the NPFL–Afrinvest Media and Marketing Workshop in Enugu…
Africa must stop exporting raw materials and instead focus on adding value to its natural resources if it is to fully harness the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area. The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Patience Okala, said this on…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Friday suspended the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions in the state Ministry of Justice, Abubakar Jungudo, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of misconduct levelled against him. The suspension followed the governor’s approval of the constitution of a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the process of restoring the suppressed Abraka, Ughelli South II and Isoko North II State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta State. The commission said the exercise was aimed at restoring representation to the affected communities in line with court jud…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured residents of Osun State that the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh O…
A 30-year-old woman, Habse Ubale, has been allegedly hacked to death after being accused of witchcraft in Garin Malam Village, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Bauchi State Police Command said one suspect had been arrested in connection with the incident, while two others were on the run. The state Pol…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has commended Nigerian-American physician and entrepreneur, Dr Ikenna Okezie, for his contributions to transforming kidney care and expanding access to quality healthcare in the US. The mission, in a post on its X handle on Friday, described Okezie as the Chief Executive Officer and…
The VC spoke in Osogbo at the 11th postgraduate matriculation, where newly admitted students took an oath. Adebooye also encouraged the students to be focused, resilient, and purposeful throughout the demanding academic journey ahead, saying that, in the end, they will find the endeavour very rewarding.
But reacting on Friday, LOAN said threatening workers would not address the issues that prompted the industrial action, urging the government to engage the aggrieved law officers instead. The position was contained in a statement jointly signed by the association’s National President, Ernest Edomwonyi, and National Sec…
Canada has clarified its citizenship rules for people born outside the country, emphasizing that citizenship claims are determined through a direct line of descent from a Canadian parent and the citizenship status of each person in that chain at the time of birth. The rules mean that people born abroad may be recognize…
The Benue State Police Command has said it is treating the disappearance of a seminarian attached to the Catholic Bishop’s residence in Otukpo as a missing person case, contrary to reports that he was abducted by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondona, said the police had not received any official report…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged young people to remain focused on achieving greater success, warning against becoming complacent with little accomplishments. She gave the advice on Friday while receiving the leadership of the All Progressives Congress National Youth Wing at the State House in Ab…
Nigeria’s domestic gas suppliers delivered an average of 2.05 billion cubic feet of gas per day in the first half of 2026, achieving only about 65 per cent of the country’s Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation target, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has disclosed. The development highlights a persiste…
The US Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerians that routine visa services at the embassy in Abuja will end from August 1, 2026. The mission reiterated that applicants must henceforth process their visas at the Consulate General in Lagos, the newly designated regional hub. The US Mission in Nigeria issued the reminder…
A Nigerian returnee investor, Charles Avwenagha, says he is considering relocating permanently to the United Kingdom and renouncing his Nigerian passport after a £75,000 loan he took there to fund his Abuja business went down the drain. According to him, his establishment, Stopover Bar and Grill in Lokogoma, was demoli…