…re-election ambitionThe group claimed Obasanjo used Kwankwaso as a tool to pull Peter Obi out of the ADC after failing to impose Obi as its presidential candidateYoruba Ronu President Akin Malaolu said Obasanjo's letter to Segun Osoba was a deliberate attack on Nigeria's opposition parties, not just AtikuFind it fast w…
…NDC's 2027 presidential ticketOsuntokun explained that Obasanjo personally brought Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together as running mates for the 2027 electionThe claim directly challenges recent speculation that Obasanjo has been quietly working in favour of President Bola Ahmed TinubuFind it fast with our new search…
Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has said the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is not excessively difficult to pass, arguing that the quality of education available to students has a greater impact on performance than lowering admission standards. Okundaye, a 16-year-old, spoke durin…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, House of Representatives. Olanrewaju-Smart succeeds Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to contest an elective post in his home state. “This appointment is with immediate effect,” Special Adviser to…
…met with Sall on Friday. Following that meeting, Faye directed his government to "fully mobilise" support for the former leader, declaring that the campaign "is now Senegal's candidacy in the service of Africa."
Nigeria’s manufacturers pay between two and 10 times more than their counterparts in countries such as Vietnam and China for electricity, credit and logistics, putting the country’s factories at a major competitive disadvantage, the National Sugar Development Council has said. The Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Kamar…
…Ghana’s President John Mahama has called on the African Union to put the “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa on its agenda accusing the Pretoria government of not doing enough to stop them. The latest evacuation comes days after more than 160,000 foreign nationals were reported to have left South Africa over the past…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu, SAN, has said that responsible data handling is inseparable from the Commission’s anti-corruption mandate, stressing that public trust depends not only on the Commission’s ability to investigate and prosecute corruption…
The All Progressives Congress has celebrated the first anniversary of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its National Chairman, crediting his leadership with restoring internal unity, strengthening party structures and positioning the ruling party for victory in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday by…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said lasting marriages thrive on character, forgiveness and humility, warning that beauty and fortune alone cannot withstand life’s inevitable challenges. Shettima also stated that families are the bedrock of national development, urging parents to pass enduring values from one genera…
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Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has drawn attention on social media after a video showed him singing about “unnecessary pregnancy” during a stage performance, days after a woman publicly alleged that he abandoned her and their 12-year-old daughter. PUNCH Online reports…
…insecurity across the country now shapes how prospective corps members approach NYSC mobilisation, AYOOLA OLASUPO reports On a Monday evening in Lagos State, a prospective corps member, Oluwakemisola (surname withheld), sat glued to her phone, refreshing the National Youth Service Corps portal every minute. Like many o…
Resident of Kum and spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders- Association, Rwang Tengwong, tells BIODUN BUSARI how gunmen invaded Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Plateau State and killed nine members of a family Are you a member of the Kum or Wereng-Camp community? I’m a native of Kum. I’m the National Publicity Se…
A United States lobbying firm linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has renewed calls for the release of records relating to President Bola Tinubu’s case in the United States, while announcing plans to engage anti-drug organisations and victims of heroin abuse over the matter. The firm, Von Batten-Montague-Yor…
Seventy-three Public Relations Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service have been inducted into the professional ranks of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations following the successful completion of the Institute’s Training and Certification Programme at the Service Headquarters in Abuja. In a post on X on Satu…
Anthony Joshua has secured a dramatic victory over Kristian Prenga, stopping the heavyweight challenger by knockout after a thrilling contest. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Joshua faced an early scare as Prenga came out aggressively and caught the former world champion with powerful punches in the opening round…
Superhero movie fans will officially return to the world of Wakanda in “Black Panther III,” the newest entry in the Marvel film franchise, the studio announced at Comic-Con on Saturday. British actor David Jonsson will play the lead role in the film, due out on December 15, 2028. Known for his performances in the HBO t…
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo headlines a list of Nigeria internationals still searching for new clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season, alongside winger Henry Onyekuru and forward Peter Olayinka, with several other established names also yet to find a fresh home following the expiry of their contracts, PUNCH Sports Ext…
…the state. Mrs Oyetola spoke in Osogbo while leading hundreds of women under the Akoni Obinrin Support Group on a “Walk to Win” rally organised to mobilise support for the APC governorship candidate ahead of the poll. Addressing supporters after the march through major streets of the state capital, she said the rally w…
…Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, known for his grassroots mobilisation across the state, has joined Adeleke in the Accord Party alongside thousands of his followers. This is a major boost to Adeleke’s re-election bid in Iwo, coupled with his infrastructure projects that have endeared him to tho…
Women abusing steroids to look pregnant are at increased risk of complications like high blood pressure, blood clots, liver problems, ovarian and breast cancers, and stroke, gynaecologists have said. The physicians stressed that misuse of steroids or other hormonal medications to simulate pregnancy is extremely dangero…
Legend Hotel Airport Lagos, Curio Collection by Hilton, has expanded its meetings and events portfolio with the unveiling of the Herbert Wigwe Auditorium, a new conference facility aimed at strengthening Lagos’ position as a destination for business events. According to a statement shared with Society Plus, the facilit…
The newly commissioned Hajaj-ZOEC Digital Market in Kano is expected to generate about N50bn in revenue and create more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, the Chief Executive Officer of Hajaj ZOEC Real Estate Limited, Alhaji Jamilu Abdussalam, has said. The market, commissioned on Saturday at the former Luxurious B…
Real Madrid have taken a major step in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s highly rated young winger, Yan Diomande, after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms with the 19-year-old Côte d’Ivoire international. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, writing on X on Saturday, Diomande has given Real M…