…stressed that residents’ rights to make independent political choices must be respected and protected. “People’s right to political choices must be respected and upheld,” Amnesty International added. Reacting in a statement, Yiaga Africa described the remarks as “irresponsible, inflammatory and highly condemnable,” str…

…Imo, Abia and Katsina have sourced professionals outside the civil service to man their respective offices of State Accountant General,” he stated. The media adviser said Olayinka served meritoriously as Accountant General of the state between November 28, 2019, and August 24, 2026, adding that her appointment undersco…

…the 2027 general elections are conducted in an atmosphere of peace, tolerance and mutual respect. Mark made the appeal when he felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He stressed that democracy can only…

…on 24 August 2026 as colleagues and fans across the entertainment industry paid their respects to the late screen legend. Taiwo Hassan Ogogo: Sheikh Al-Fulani Calls for DJ Chicken to Apologise or Face Arrest Threat. >However, DJ Chicken chose the occasion to state publicly that the actor had never put money in his pock…

…and to have their matter determined by due process of law, not by public opinion. We respectfully request that this right be respected in this instance, as it would be for anyone else.” PUNCH Online had reported that Snaresbrook Crown Court confirmed that Poco Lee is due to appear before the court on September 15, 2026…

…Kudirat Abiodun (Deputy Governorship Candidate). “In view of the foregoing, I most respectfully pray that you use your good office to direct the immediate intervention of the Nigeria Police Force to: “Invite Mr Abayomi Hunye for immediate questioning regarding the aforementioned infringements and probable commission of…

…and other states experiencing recurring attacks. HURIWA condemned attacks on civilians irrespective of their religion, ethnicity or background, stressing that perpetrators of violence must be identified and prosecuted. “The association rejects the killing of Christians, Muslims and members of other faiths and communiti…

…for Onuimo LGA. Also appointed as part of the campaign team at the LGA level were the respective LGA party chairmen. Announcing the appointments, the senatorial candidate, Chief Mike Ejiogu, said the appointments into the council were the first of more to come as part of efforts to build a formidable front. While empha…

"I love being a foreigner in Nigeria, it comes with a lot of love and respect" - Pakistani man shares experience of living in Nigeria A Pakistani man based in Nigeria has shared his experience of living in the country, praising Nigerians for the warm reception and respect he has received as a foreigner. In a video shar…

…may campaign freely, who can access public facilities and media, and whether government respects the boundary between public office and partisan advantage. When participation depends on administrative discretion, democracy becomes a permission economy in which those controlling the state also shape the conditions under…

…professionalism is also very important,” he said, adding that, “policing should become a respected career that every Nigerian chooses.” Addressing the question of oversight, he asked: “Who polices the police?” He argued that “a governor elected by the people cannot be denied the right to carry out executive duties,” bu…

…We were able to arrest him," he said. "We also have Joseph and Friday, aged 25 and 20 respectively, for stealing and reselling stolen motorcycles. One of them is an accomplice who kept the stolen motorcycle and assisted in selling it for N70,000, despite it being a new motorcycle. "Also, on motorcycle theft, there is t…

…obtaining the requisite approval. “The Council also approved a ten-year moratorium in respect of Atiba University, Oyo State, following its finding that the institution’s facilities were inappropriate and inadequate for the establishment and operation of a Faculty of Law,” the Council said. It added that the institutio…

…of the constituency. She stated that the PDP’s values, grassroots orientation and respect for the sanctity of the ballot align squarely with her convictions on service, inclusive governance and purposeful representation. Citing Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Abraham Lincoln’s definition of…

…N21.71tn, while local governments received N1.285tn, N2.601tn, N3.774tn and N5.351tn respectively, amounting to about N13.01tn over the four years. The figures showed that the states emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the post-reform expansion in FAAC receipts. Their annual allocation jumped from N4.18tn in 2023 t…

…otherwise engage in transactions through Binance involving the listed entities after the respective effective dates."Any transactions attempted on or after these dates, may be held and subject to a compliance review," Binance said. The exchange said restrictions may be applied to affected wallets while reviews are ongo…

…confidence in his leadership. According to him, “We are just biding our time and, out of respect for the leadership of the party, we have decided to listen to them. We have not abandoned the impeachment plan.” The post Ondo Assembly Crisis: Speaker safe for now as APC begs 24 lawmakers to sheathe sword appeared first o…

…politicians who have demonstrated genuine commitment to addressing insecurity, irrespective of political affiliation. Their support is important because no single government or institution can defeat banditry alone. We encourage others to emulate such efforts and contribute positively to the search for lasting solution…

…He stressed that democracy can only thrive when citizens and political actors respect human life, the rule of law, peaceful political competition and the sanctity of the ballot. Okechukwu called for deep introspection ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to wean themselves of banditry in all its manife…

…Biodun 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…

…that some, not all, foreign nationals, including Nigerians, Ghanaians and others, do not respect the laws of the country. They stay in South Africa illegally, and concerns have also been raised about the risks associated with undocumented foreign nationals. I do not think any country in the world would allow anybody to…

…rising 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…

…violent reactions. “So this is not merely about political morality; it is also about respecting the law.” Speaking on the use of social media during the campaigns, the AAN boss said: “I am particularly concerned about the combination of inflammatory rhetoric and social media. “A false story, an ethnic slur or a manipul…

…Between April and June 2023, FAAC distributed N655.93bn, N786.16bn and N907.05bn respectively to the three tiers of government, bringing the three-month total to about N2.35tn. In 2024, the first six months produced N12.45tn in distributable revenue, with monthly allocations reaching N2.33tn in March. The increase cont…

…of Saxe-Coburg, Vandenkerckhove indicated he plans to keep his current last name out of respect for his mother. He stated that sacrificing the family name Vandenkerckhove would feel like a betrayal of everything she had done for him growing up. Prince Laurent (right) dated Wendy Van Wanten (left), mother of Vandenkerck…