…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…

…heart of that ambition,” he said. Tegbe added that the administration had begun strengthening transmission infrastructure across the Lagos, Enugu-Port Harcourt and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridors, while rolling out seven million meters and training 5,000 people. “The plan is in motion: transmission corridors through Lagos,…

…documents in private."This has not yet been published on the court docket as of this evening, and the claim is based solely on the law firm's X post," the post read. by Linda Ikeji at 21/08/2026 10:56 PM | Share this Story

…without bond. A hearing is scheduled for Sept. 1. According to Fulton County, Georgia Juvenile court papers obtained by Page Six on Friday, a female classmate accused KJ of assaulting her in a gym changing area at the Life Time fitness center in Alpharetta, Georgia, on April 23, The alleged victim claimed to officials…

…up with her boyfriend, Royce Mosher, after she attended a family party earlier in the evening, Pennsylvania State Trooper Rocco Gagliardi told reporters. The couple got together at Mosher's father's home in North Strabane Township, where they began talking about their relationship inside her car before the discussion t…

…where power is a private estate, or one where power is a public trust? While it is undeniably Oladipupo Adebutu’s democratic right to aspire to lead the state, it is equally crucial to recognise that governing Ogun State is not the exclusive preserve of any single individual, family or senatorial zone. To suggest or ac…

Veteran actor Pete Edochie arrived in Lagos for a tour from August 14 to 22, 2026, for movie shootsSkit maker Chidera Madu and colleagues organised a grand reception complete with traditional dancers, flute players, and live giftsFans who saw the video praised Chidera Madu for honouring legends and compared the gesture…

…Chris Ona Najomo's stewardship shows a regulatory leadership that is focused on strengthening the systems within its mandate. From safety oversight and consumer protection to regulatory predictability and efforts to attract investment into aircraft acquisition, there are clear indications of an administration working t…

…Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. DAILY POST reports that Apostle Kassy Chukwu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, had in a video on Friday, announced that Davido has been banned from performing in Edo over his online altercation with Okpebholo during the Osun State governorship election…

…one of Africa’s largest hydrocarbon endowments, but the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has warned that the country can no longer rely on the sheer size of its oil and gas reserves to win the increasingly competitive battle for global investment capital. PUNCH Online reports that Nigeria h…

By Enitan Abdultawab Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she expects younger people to show respect by using appropriate titles rather than calling elders by their first names. Her comments come amid the viral exchange between UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu and a young woman who addressed him as “Tony” during a recent e…

…Coastal Highway, reconstruction and dualisation of the Ore-Ondo-Akure and Owo-Benin road corridors, the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital and the proposed Aviation College as some of the projects that could transform the state. ORF asked: “The question therefore is simple. What is Governor Lucky Aiyeda…

…meeting signalled plans for Adeleke to join the ruling APC, the campaign council firmly denied any such discussion. “For the avoidance of doubt, the visit of Mr Governor and top members of his Campaign team had absolutely nothing to do with a plan to move from Accord to the All Progressives Congress as being insinuated…

…don’t have any deficit; it was more like a cherry on top of the cake. “We have Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde, Bernardo, Arda can also end up playing there.” Rodri was heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer. But the Spain captain made a u-turn and decided to sign for their biggest rivals Barcelona. LaLi…

Isaac Balami marked his 42nd birthday by reflecting on a journey that began with menial jobs, including working as a soakaway evacuatorIn February 2025, the Isaac Balami Foundation launched a tuition-free aviation scholarship programme covering 160 Nigerian youthsBalami also founded the Isaac Balami University of Aeron…

…Ebojele, the committee chairman said the sustained efforts and campaign by the Oba of Benin for the return of the stolen Benin artefacts led to an agreement to return the artefacts, noting that it opened discussions on building a Royal Museum to house them. He added, “The Edo State Government under Obaseki agreed to pr…

…up in a financially comfortable home. She said her father was a wealthy businessman in Benin and owned several filling stations. She also attended some of the best schools while growing up. "I didn't grow up poor. I mean, I didn't even grow up average," she said, stressing that her decision to marry her ex-husband was…

…but treatable seizures”. Confirming Musiala would not play in Saturday’s season-opening Supercup clash away at Borussia Dortmund, Kompany said Bayern were aware of the condition. The coach revealed the seizures were a result of a change in treatment. “He made a slight change to his treatment, which caused some side eff…

…came downstairs, prompting her to ask if Sheggz had h!t her. Phyna said Bella denied being h!t and initially refused to discuss what had happened. However, she alleged that Bella later told her that the incident was connected to Phyna staying at her house, claiming Sheggz questioned why Phyna was there and wanted Bella…

…that the bank's GMAP graduates are actually taught to address colleagues, including senior executives, by their first namesThe ex-banker explained that despite this training, calling Tony Elumelu 'Tony' to his face at a public graduation ceremony crossed a cultural line in AfricaMoses shared what typically happens at U…

…wife went to the police on August 18 to report that her husband left home the previous evening and had not returned.Police investigate the death of 56-year-old Kelechi Madu in Awkuzu, Anambra State. Photo: AnambraPolice>Officers immediately launched a search operation alongside local vigilante members and the deceased'…

…season got underway on Friday, August 21, 2026, with defending champions Arsenal opening their title defence at home to newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal's opener is considered among the more favourable opening fixtures a champion could ask for, pitting them against a side that only recently…

…in comments. Isreal DMW has come out swinging in defence of his boss, Davido, after a senior aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo publicly declared that the Afrobeats superstar was no longer welcome in the state.Isreal DMW reacts to ban of Davido in Edo State. >The explosive situation began when Apostle Kassy Ch…

…or assist a criminal gang. He has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer in the defense opening called the prosecution's narrative "fiction." Lawyer Michael Sanft told jurors Davis wasn't previously charged, despite implicating himself in interviews and his memoir, because law enforcement knew that he was "full of crap." Dr. L…

…EBONYI STATE, AND NOT FROM EDO A REAL SETTLER, WHO HAS BECOME A COMPLETE NUISANCE IN BENIN CITY. AN APC FAKE PASTOR, A CUM PASTOR. A BEER PALOUR PASTOR. KINDLY DISREGARD WHAT HE'S SAYING. HE'S NOT SPEAKING FOR WE EDOLITES. NO MAN ON THIS PLANET EARTH, CAN BAN OGA FROM EDO, HIS MATERNAL HOME. IDIOT OF A PASTOR. GBEO WAG…