A former APC spokesman in Lagos State, Mr Seye Oladejo, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun as a triumph for democracy. Oladejo said the outcome had also defeated the growing narrative that Nigeria was inevitably drifting toward a one-party state. He stated this in a statement released on Monda…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has expressed optimism that it will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections and form the next government in the state. The ADC State Chairman, Dr Sani Muhammad Gumel, stated this while addressing journalists, saying the APC’s …
The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgba Koughna, has visited Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State to assess the security situation following renewed threats allegedly posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. The visit was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acti…
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of OTO, Mr…
Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36, according to media reports. Her father confirmed the actress’ death in a statement to ABC News. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible li…
President Bola Tinubu has disagreed with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over claims that the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries may never work. In what appeared to be Tinubu’s first clear position on the viability of the three refineries, which have remained moribund despite billions spent on tu…
Guinea Insurance Plc has completed its recapitalisation programme, cleared a major regulatory hurdle and positioned the insurer to pursue new business opportunities with a stronger capital base. The company announced the development on Friday, saying that it had successfully concluded its rights issue and private place…
Former Kano State Governor and 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his decision to pair with Peter Obi in next year’s presidential election was driven by national interest, equity and the need for political change. He also declared that former governors Ibrahim She…
Residents and commuters along the Mowe-Ofada Road in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lamented the abandonment of the road project, saying its poor condition has disrupted businesses and driven up transportation costs. PUNCH Metro correspondents, who visited the area on Thursday, observed t…
Anambra State, a major commercial hub in the South-East of Nigeria, is deepening its digital transformation programme to bring more small and medium-sized businesses into the formal economy by 2030. The state’s ICT agency is moving into a second phase of its digital strategy, shifting from building basic technology inf…
Total turnover in the foreign exchange market reported by FMDQ Securities Exchange experienced a sharp decline for the week ended Friday, 14 August 2026, falling 44.90 per cent to $2,054.89m compared to $3,729.44m recorded in the week ended 7 August 2026. This contraction represents a week-on-week loss of $1,674.55m ac…
The Federal Government has announced plans to connect all riverine communities across Nigeria to telecommunications services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of De…
Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to claim their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a historic final in Rabat on Sunday. Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute, heading home from close range to give the Indomitable Lionesses the lead. BBC reports on Sunday that Naomi Eto doubled Cameroon’s advanta…
The Federal Government has identified more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits across Plateau State as potential sites for new investments in energy, tourism and fishery, following decades of mining activities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the government was seeking private investors willing …
— Calls for stronger security, action against vote buying By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Election observation organisation, Yiaga Africa, has commended voters in Osun State for their resilience during the governorship election held on Saturday. The organisation also praised residents who not only participated in the electio…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The National Rescue Movement, NRM, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Saturday’s Osun governorship election showed that a candidate’s credibility, competence and connection with the people could matter more than the political platform under which he contests. The NRM said t…
A former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday commissioned a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology Centre built by the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Usman Suphi. Saraki, who was represented at the commissioning by a former Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ka…
Election observer group, Yiaga Africa, has said voters’ vigilance in Osun State was the most effective deterrent to result manipulation in Saturday’s governorship election. The group noted that citizens stayed back at polling units and followed results to ward and local government area collation centres to ensure that …
Families announce burial arrangements for lovers who d!ed in collapsed Anambra hostel building Families have announced the burial arrangements for the lovers who d!ed in a building collapse. The bodies of Vivian Chinedu Akabuike, 29, and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Stanley Nwachukwu, 32, were recovered from the rubbles of t…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and …
The National Sugar Development Council has said it is mobilising a $1bn investment pipeline to accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards sugar self-sufficiency. The council said the initiative was anchored on a $1bn engineering, procurement and construction-plus-finance partnership with SINOMACH of China and a N10bn Sugar Pro…
The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed…
The African Action Congress governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Olajide Esan, has said his political movement will return stronger despite his loss in the poll. Esan stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Sunday, thanking the people of the state for their support. He sa…
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Prince Laja Adeoye, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke's victory in the Osun State governorship election as evidence that a determined electorate can resist political pressure and uphold its choice through the ballot. Adeoye, in a congratul…
Soldier st@bbed as troops arrest three suspected kidnappers in Plateau raid Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested three suspected kidnappers during a raid on a criminal hideout at Mista-Ali in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on Au…