Muslim Rights Concern issued a 14-day ultimatum to Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa over alleged rising insecurity in Sokoto stateMURIC cited the killing of 44 people, including an Imam, and the abduction of 19 others in Sokoto within three weeks as the basis for its demandThe group linked its call to a vow…
By Dapo Akinrefon & Gabriel Ewepu As the campaigns for the 2027 general elections begin following the signing of the Peace Accord last week by presidential candidates, there are fears over the likelihood of the exercise snowballing into brinkmanship. Specifically, there are concerns that the contest could descend into …
The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have rejected the push by a political pressure group, G-100, for opposition parties to field a single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that while both camps recogni…
“History does not repeat itself; man does” – Professor Barbara Tuchmann, Harvard University Historian. ‘Beyond Oil: Delta maps new course at investment summit’ – VANGUARD, August 7, 2026. In the past, the announcement of a state Economic Summit would have induced me to pack my traveling bags, and go there, whether invi…
Governors of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have become the biggest winners of President Bola Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal, with unprecedented federation account allocations swelling state coffers and ushering in an era of multi-billion-naira monthly revenues. Allocation reached a record N3.007tn in…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has described the Commission’s conduct of the Osun State governorship election as a benchmark in electoral administration. He also announced that a nationwide mock accreditation exercise would be conducted in November 2026 t…
A verified analyst on X listed five reasons President Tinubu currently holds an advantage ahead of the 2027 general electionsThe post pointed to a fragmented opposition, APC's control of 31 states, and early signs of economic recovery as key factorsThe claims drew sharp pushback from Nigerians who challenged the econom…
Belgian Car Salesman becomes Prince after DNA Test confirms Royal parentage A 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, Clément Vandenkerckhove, has officially become a prince of Belgium after a paternity test confirmed that his biological father is Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe. The legal recognition to…
Edo governor's aide, Kassy Chukwu apologises to Davido, retracts performance ban Kassy Chukwu, a digital media aide to Edo 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 h…
"Is there anything wrong with my dressing?"- Lady cr!es out as she accuses a man of har@ssing and be@ting her last night in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A Nigerian lady has recounted an encounter with a man who she alleged harassed, bullied and threatened her while she was returning from a market in the Abeokuta area. Accordi…
Zelensky vows response after Russian strike on shopping mall in his village kills 16 A devastating Russian drone attack targeted a crowded shopping mall in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 130 others, according to reports from CBS News and local Uk…
"My 15-years-younger Ghanaian husband used me to get to the US" - Woman seeks advice after claiming husband married her for immigration A woman has sought relationship advice after alleging that her Ghanaian husband, who is 15 years younger than her, may have married her to gain access to the United States. Speaking du…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos the South-West Zonal Campaign Coordinator for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. Read Also: Full list of APC Presidential Campaign Council members The appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Presidency on Sat…
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…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Panda Karwe Ward in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has suspended one of its members, Abdullahi Usman Bomboi of Koso, over alleged involvement in activities considered contrary to the party’s interests. The suspension was communicated in a letter dated August 13, 2026,…
Over 500 Islamic scholars and clerics from across Nigeria met with key political figures in Jigawa StateDeputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and presidential aide Ibrahim Masari attended the closed-door sessionSix northern APC governors were present at the meeting before the endorsement was announcedPAY ATTENTION: Find…
Social media personality Hellen Ati has criticised businessman and socialite Cubana Chief Priest over his comments describing marriage as a blessing. Hellen questioned Cubana Chief Priest’s remarks, alleging that he approached her while she was single, got her pregnant and subsequently distanced himself from her. 🔎 Sta…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says his campaign for the 2027 presidential election will focus on resetting Nigeria and putting Nigerians’ interests ahead of political, ethnic and religious considerations. Makinde said this in his latest newsletter, describing the 2027 campaign as an opportunity for Nigerians to discu…
Rolex, Range Rover: BBNaija star Sheggz flaunts 'Luxury Lifestyle' after being called 'broke' for allegedly owing ex-girlfriend Bella Okagbue N11 million Big Brother Naija star Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has shared glimpses of his 'luxury lifestyle' on social media following the official announcement of…
Denmark's government published a list of public debts that automatically disqualify foreigners from obtaining a permanent residence permitThe Danish authorities confirmed that any overdue public payment, no matter the amount, is enough to block a permanent residence applicationSix specific categories of debt appear on …
…discussing the actions of people who allegedly report wealthy individuals over their lifestyle and finances.Peller says that the EFCC invited him after someone reportedly reported the money sprayed at his wedding to Jarvis. Photos: Peller/EFCC.>According to him, the report came after guests sprayed money during the cel…
Osbourne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area, has commended the peaceful conduct of the Ebonyi State local government elections. Osbourne Umahi spoke after casting his vote at his Onuofukulu polling unit in U…
Cristiano Ronaldo's wife adopts his three older children Cristiano Ronaldo' wife, Georgina Rodríguez, is adopting his three older children. The couple got married a little over a week ago. Now, according to reports from the Portuguese press, Rodríguez is now adopting Ronaldo's three kids and is being formally recognize…
Model Hailey Bieber's sister Alaia avoids jail time over alleged tampon-throwing incident Alaia Baldwin Aronow, the sister of Hailey Bieber, will avoid jail time in connection with a criminal assault and battery case stemming from a 2024 incident at a Savannah, Georgia, bar, according to court documents obtained by TMZ…
Aggressive and out-of-control donkey jumps into van and attacks three people A runaway donkey reportedly went on a biting and kicking rampage in Germany after escaping with a horse and later jumping into a van, injuring three people.The incident happened Friday, August 21, near a roundabout in Holssel, south of Cuxhave…