…to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further bloodshed. He wrote, “”What is happening to our country? In recent days, deadly attacks have struck Benue, Plateau and Niger States, three contiguous states in Nigeria’s North-Central region. “In Mangu, Plateau State, at least 23 people were officially reported kill…

…Court in Abakaliki nullified over alleged non-compliance with the Electoral Act and denial of a level playing field. The party said the Court of Appeal subsequently affirmed the judgment in May 2025. It further alleged that EBSIEC conducted another local government election on July 20, 2024, despite the ongoing litigat…

…to subsidise the rich and powerful. The former vice president, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, made the remark while reacting to a columnist @Waziriadio. @Waziriadio, in his latest column on ThisDay, discussed what makes the removal of petrol subsidy still an unset…

…authorisation and identified Nwabueze as its promoter. However, Nwabueze had denied the allegation, saying the office was a project office under the OSGF and had existed for 16 years. In an earlier response to Sunday PUNCH, he said, “Made in Nigeria Special Project Office is a project office in the OSGF. We don’t know…

…Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, denied operating a “fake agency” and insisted that his office had existed for 16 years under the supervision of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Meanwhile, nutritionists have warned Nigerians against slicing…

…with hate speech, ethnic profiling, misinformation and political violence threatening to overshadow the issues that matter most to Nigerians. The presidential and National Assembly campaigns officially commenced on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, and would run until January 15, 2027, exactly 24 hours before the presidential…

Acclaimed female live performer, Dr Oyinlomo Diamond, has delivered a memorable evening of music, culture and entertainment at her much-anticipated live concert. The concert brought together music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts for a celebration that blended indigenous music, live instrumentation, fashion and aud…

…parties around a common agenda. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH on Saturday, Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the former vice president had moved beyond discussions about merely convening an opposition summit. He noted that the ultimate decision would be left to Nigerians based o…

…Another analyst, Festus Oyabambi, said rising government revenues alongside worsening hardship would raise questions about how public funds were being deployed. “The real test of the post-subsidy era should be whether Nigerians can feel a tangible improvement in their lives,” he said.

…continued support for electoral governance, civic education, institutional strengthening and gender inclusion in Nigeria. Amupitan identified five areas of strategic priority for collaboration with Canada: consolidating the technological gains recorded in Osun; improving electoral inclusivity for persons with disabilit…

…State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has publicly apologized after releasing a video threatening to ban singer Davido from performing in the state. The retraction follows intense public backlash over his initial comments. Read here. In a new video, Chukwu clarified that his outburst was a personal reaction and did not refl…

…confused by the confrontation because she had not been paying attention to what was happening behind her due to the traffic and noise in the area. She alleged that the man overtook their motorcycle again and eventually stopped, forcing her to get down and ask what the problem was. According to her, the situation escala…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young, ABUJA Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, have ushered in a new era with the election of Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as its elected National President.He took over from Festus Osifo, who is the President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC.Ola…

A new era began for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Saturday as Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro emerged as the new President of the association, succeeding Festus Osifo after six years at the helm. But Olabiyi-Agoro, in his first major address after assuming office, signalled that the battle ag…

…Deputy Senate President Barau, who represents Kano North and is one of the most senior northern figures in the National Assembly, also participated in the session.Clerics Declare Support for Tinubu's Re-electionFollowing the meeting, the assembled Islamic scholars formally declared their backing for Tinubu's return to…

Former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Danjuma Goje, has denied defecting from the All Progressives Congress, despite the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Goje, who has represented Gombe Centra…

…privately before the court. Reacting in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku questioned the FBI’s justification for secrecy, arguing that Nigerians were already bearing the consequences of the government’s economic policies. “The FBI says…

…online, labeling him a "broke boy". While neither party has officially confirmed or denied the viral screenshots, Sheggz seemingly reacted to the claims by sharing a series of Instagram photos highlighting his Rolex, business-class flights, Range Rover and a street sign bearing his name. "Broke Boy." he captioned the p…

…said the funding further demonstrated the government’s commitment to strengthening preventive healthcare and protecting children from malaria. Ogwuche said the decision reflected the governor’s broader vision of repositioning the health sector through strategic investment, stronger partnerships, improved coordination a…

…singer over the incident and was awarded the multi-million-dollar judgment. Brown has denied any wrongdoing in the case. The post Chris Brown ex‑housekeeper wins share of Usher tour income appeared first on Vanguard News.

…the challenges confronting Nigerians without visiting affected communities and listening to their experiences. “True leadership requires presence and empathy. No one can lead from the front without standing with communities across Nigeria devastated by banditry, criminality, terrorism, and flooding. “You cannot truly l…

…should debate ideas without hatred, compete without violence, and disagree without weakening the bonds that unite us. When Nigerians make their choice, that choice must be respected. “Democracy does not end on election day. Citizens must continue to demand transparency, accountability, and results from those entrusted…

…for tariff reductions in sectors like steel and aluminum, he added in a statement. A senior US official said there are no further scheduled meetings for now. The surprise announcement came after Trump said that the United States “should be able to have a deal with Canada,” citing his “good relationship” with Carney. Af…

…merely releasing information eventually. It means communicating while the process is happening. Osun offered evidence that INEC can manage a fiercely contested election without the entire electoral machine breaking down. Across the state’s 3,763 polling units, there were delays and logistical pressures, but the machine…

…and amounts to N11.289bn if multiplied by 3,763, the total number of polling units. A senior special assistant to Adeleke who spoke with Saturday PUNCH on condition of anonymity on Thursday confirmed the amount but explained that the party did not disburse the money on election day. He also disclosed that each of the c…