…journalists on Sunday, Adeola described Hassan’s death as “a monumental loss to the creative and entertainment industry.” He stressed that the actor’s death was a loss to his family, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. “I am greatly saddened by the death of a brother who believed and worked assiduously for my cause and…

…ordinary citizens. “That is why the fight against insecurity must be treated as a collective responsibility. The consequences of insecurity affect everyone, regardless of political affiliation,” he said. Usman acknowledged the right of opposition politicians to express their views but urged them to ensure that their in…

…Kalu and Nkwonta a 14-day ultimatum to apologise over what it described as anti-party activities. The party had earlier condemned statements attributed to Kalu and Nkwonta in support of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The State Working Committee of the party, at a meeting…

…Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is an insult to the collective intelligence of Nigerians navigating global economic headwinds. Dare warned that Atiku’s desperation will fail during the 2027 presidential election. Posting on X, the presidential spokesman wrote: “True leadership requires the courage…

…of OPWS, said both missions were triggered by credible intelligence on criminal groups active along the Jortar–Atume axis and within Logo Local Government Area.As reported by Daily Trust, Zubairu confirmed the operations in a statement issued on Sunday, August 23, 2026.Bandit killed along Jortar–Atume axisIn the first…

…1, he (Matawalle) will be responsible for: Security Architecture for Campaign Activities thereby ensuring the safety of candidates, campaign officials, and supporters nationwide. “Also, he will be in charge of Intelligence and Risk Assessment by Working with security agencies to provide threat analysis and mitigation f…

…political affairs. Ngoforo made the call shortly after the flag-off of RHGN’s campaign activities for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday. He argued that seeking external influence in domestic political matters could portray a presidential aspirant as unwilling to face democratic comp…

…in all its manifestations and place the interests of humanity, Nigeria and the respective states above personal, partisan and sectional interests. Osun election: Banditry in Nigeria affecting our democracy – Osita Okechukwu

…Oyebanj “The two new Efon Alaaye chiefs are to be formally adorned with their respective titles as situation permits soonest. Plans are also afoot to confer some eminent citizens with other prestigious honorary chieftaincies at the soonest convenient time.” The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. The tradit…

Kidnapped 14-year-old Kaduna girl repeatedly r@ped in captivity regains freedom after N5m ransom payment A 14-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Kaduna State has regained her freedom after N5m ransom payment. Reuben Buhari, a journalist and former media aide to late Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, disclo…

…with people's preferences. Love knows no borders. I am quite aware of the popular narrative, but I do not think it is really true because South African men also fall in love with women from other countries. Our sisters may have very good reasons why they prefer Nigerian men, but it is a good thing because we are expand…

…by ₦15 each to N1,215, while Rain Oil and Parker fell by N5 to N1,215 and N1,195 respectively.Dangote price increase adds pressureThe market is also adjusting to a fresh price increase by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which raised its PMS gantry price by N20 from N1,165 to N1,185 per litre.Petrol Price Alert: New Depot R…

…economy. If we reduce the time and cost of moving people and goods, we improve productivity and create the conditions for businesses to grow”. He, however, urged the Federal Government to complement the infrastructure drive with stronger maintenance systems, transparency in project execution and strict enforcement of c…

…Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, following the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the augmentation of the existing contract for the completion and comprehensive furnishing of the project. The National Library headquarters project, which commenced on April 29, 2006, was initially scheduled…

…Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, State Chairman of APC, described the election as a “competitive exercise” noting that all political parties were carried along by the EBSIEC. “It was an open contest for the parties that indicated interest. I believe nothing was done secretly from the beginning to the day of the elections,”…

…support Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State for pecuniary gains but for his superlative performance. In a statement he posted on X, the former presidential candidate said Adeleke has turned the ancient town of his birth, Ile Ife, into a modern city. Recounting history, Momodu wrote: “I was born in the ancient town,…

…it from the petrol tanks of struggling Nigerians and repackaged it as waivers and incentives for his big oil friends. “It is Robin Hood economics in reverse: robbing the poor to subsidise the rich and powerful. “You may disagree with the @atiku model. But first, argue against what the model actually proposed. “Otherwis…

The National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has continued to defend the legitimacy of the office, posting additional documents he said showed its links with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…

…made public. The meeting took place on August 22, 2026, amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Confirming the development to The PUNCH on Sunday, a close associate of the Emir, Muhammad Dallatu, said Yilwatda held a closed-door meeting with Sanusi shortly after the monarch returned fr…

…party leader in the state. He argued that elections were rarely determined by the activities of a single individual, but stressed that candidate appeal, grassroots mobilisation, party cohesion, campaign strategy and voter sentiment, among other factors, usually contributed to election outcomes. He warned APC members to…

…to know whether these constitutional and statutory responsibilities have been effectively discharged.” The statement, read in part: “Voters, journalists and civil-society organisations cannot effectively scrutinise political financing if the applicable limits are not easily accessible or if there is no publicly known m…

Dangote Refinery's free petrol delivery initiative praised by marketers for easing operational pressuresIPMAN highlights potential for lower pump prices and improved cash flow for marketers and consumersCall for expanding delivery scheme to northern states for uniform petrol pricing across NigeriaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Le…

…white-collar employment and embrace skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as alternatives for securing their economic future. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ndanusa Shehu, gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday while speaking on opportunities available to young people across different sectors. He said the lim…

…one of the daughters of the victim who was with her rushed home and informed the relatives after seeing her mother unconscious. The family put the victim to rest on Friday following a post-mortem, which has revealed that she d!ed due to blood clots on both sides of the brain. Mr Bwalya said the family wants justice to…

…surrounding questionable government agencies as the National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National 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 th…