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Tinubu seeks creation of regional anti-terror centre
President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve…
Displaced Rivers traders protest alleged plot to hijack shops
Scores of traders at the Rumuwoji Mile one market, phase affected by a fire outbreak in…
Niger Delta bedevilled by environmental, infrastructural challenges – Oborevweri
Governor Sheriff Oborevweri of Delta State has called for strategic and collaborative approaches between the Federal…
No confusion, Titilola is Osun First Lady -Adeleke’s spokesperson
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disowned a flier purportedly from the Office of one…
JUST IN: FCCPC seals Abuja Chinese Supermarket
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket located within the…
Osun’s two first ladies welcome Remi Tinubu
The two wives of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, are currently trying to outshine each…
Zamfara needs advanced technology to fight insecurity, says Gov Lawal
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has emphasised the need to deploy advanced technology to combat insecurity…
FG plans annual safe maternity scheme for seven million pregnant women
The Federal Government on Monday launched guidelines on safe motherhood, targeting at least seven million pregnant…
Mikel Obi stubborn, out of my league – Siasia
Former Nigerian coach Samson Siasia has opened up about his relationship with former Super Eagles captain…
UPDATED: Tinubu unveils African Counter-Terrorism summit
President Bola Tinubu unveiled the African Counter-Terrorism Summit at the Office of the National Security Adviser…
Rivers Assembly overrides Fubara, passes LG amendment bill
The Rivers State House of Assembly passed the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill into law…
Two bomb experts surrender in Borno
Two suspected bombers of the Boko Haram group surrendered themselves to troops of Sector 3 Multi-National…
PICTORIAL: Inside the most expensive school in Nigeria
Inside Charterhouse Lagos, A newly commissioned primary school in Lekki with its secondary school underway that…
UNIBEN lecturers threaten to boycott April 28 resumption over attack
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, the University of Benin branch, said on Monday that its…
After Moon Keynote Teaser, Crypto Experts Say “Kaspa Killer” BlockDAG Will Surpass NEAR Protocol Price to Hit $10 by 2025
BlockDAG is swiftly ascending the ranks in the blockchain world, forecasted to hit a target price…
How I became Super Eagles coach after Oliseh’s departure – Siasia
Former Nigerian footballer and coach, Samson Siasia, has opened up about his experience as the head…
Nigeria not mature for state-controlled police, says Egbetokun
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has opposed the establishment of State Police, saying the…
Ondo APC primary winner Aiyedatiwa calls for support
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed gratitude to all the stakeholders, particularly, the…
BuyLetLive Launches Nigeria’s First AI Property Search Platform and Naija Homes Investment Product
BuyLetLive, Nigeria’s leading prop-tech startup, has launched the country’s first AI property search experience, as well…
JUST IN: Abdulsalami, Jonathan, others attend state police dialogue
Former Nigeria’s military Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan and retired Catholic…
Lagos schools resume today
Both public and private primary and secondary schools in Lagos have resumed for the 2023/2024 Third…
Abuja Chinese supermarket shuts doors after PUNCH report
The Abuja-based Chinese supermarket criticised for refusing to allow Nigerians to shop in its facility is…
Three die searching for cellphone in pit toilet
The Kano Fire Service, on Monday, confirmed that a 60-year-old man, Malam Danjuma, popularly known as…
Army uncovers ISWAP bread factory in Borno
Troops of Operation Lake Sanity III, under Operation Hadin Kai, have reportedly discovery an Islamic State…
14 die in Kogi auto crash
Fourteen people have lost their lives while 13 others sustained varying degrees of injury in an…
Bitcoin boost: The most effective strategies for your portfolio
Bitcoin is widely regarded as the king of crypto, the most important cryptocurrency in the world,…
Rainstorm plunges 40 Ogun communities into darkness
A raging rainstorm on Sunday wreaked havoc at Sango-Ota, in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of…
Do you know her? Nigerian crowdfunders search for lady who embraced prostitution to raise goitre surgery fee
Nigerians are searching for the 26-year-old lady featured in a viral video where she disclosed turning…
How I slumped, underwent two surgeries in Nigeria – Zack Orji
Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has opened up about a harrowing experience that left him undergoing…
Gunmen invade Ogun event centre, kill Babcock lecturer, abduct two
About eight gunmen dressed in black were said to have invaded Ajadeh Event Centre in Iperu…
Recapitalisation: ICAN counsels CBN, seeks retained earnings exclusion
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to…
A’Ibom communities worry over cultists, kidnappers’ activities
Palpable fears have gripped communities in Mkpat Enin Local Area of Akwa Ibom State following the…
Proprietor bags 10 years jail term for fraud
The proprietor of the Uyo Cybercrime Training Centre, also known as Hustle Kingdom, Ikemesit Edet, has…
Marketers eye N700/litre diesel after Dangote price cut
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria says it is expecting that the Dangote refinery will…
Motorists, residents stranded as flood overruns Lagos, Ogun roadways
Residents and motorists in several parts of Lagos and Ogun states were on Sunday left stranded…
How to boost your bank account, mobile wallet security
Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information. DANIEL ADAJI outlines…
New wage: NLC proposes sanctions for defaulting govs
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday gave a strong indication that it would press for the…
Five children suffocate to death in Niger abandoned car
Three children of the same parents and two others, ages ranging from 5 to 10 years,…
Gunmen kill one, injure two Ogun chiefs
Some gunmen reportedly killed one person and injured two local chiefs in a Thursday afternoon attack…
Kenyan police arrest Binance executive who escaped from Nigeria
The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police…
Crowdfunding: Nigerians raise money for lady who embraced prostitution to raise goitre surgery fee
Nigerians have united to raise funds for a 26-year-old woman who turned to prostitution out of…
Abiodun mourns ex-Ogun Commissioner, Yemi Adefulu
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has mourned the demise of the former two-time Commissioner…
N’Central demands APC chairmanship, ward faction suspends Ganduje
A faction of the All Progressives Congress in the Ganduje Ward of the Dawakin Tofa Local…
1,000 APC defectors received by Kano NNPP – Deputy gov
The ruling New Nigeria People’s Party in Kano State at the weekend received 1,000 defectors from…
Payroll Relief, Tax Aid, and More: Eazipay to Empower and Support 150,000 SMEs & Employees
Eazipay, a fast-rising technology company, is proud to announce the launch of a remarkable initiative to…
Unlock Your April Must-Haves at the Xiaomi Fan Festival!
As spring blooms and the world awakens to new possibilities, Xiaomi invites you to embark on…
Why every car owner should consider CNG conversion
In light of the recent increase in petrol prices, switching to compressed natural gas cannot only…
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Nigeria
Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Partners with EMGE Resources to Revolutionize Mental Healthcare in Nigeria on April…
Are Meme Coins Worth Buying? Here’s the Verdict
Every day, meme coins are witnessing consistently rising market valuations in the crypto market. As a…
Retract offensive remarks against northern elders, Marafa tells Matawalle
A former lawmaker, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has asked the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle,…
High-flying Ajibade scores, assists in Atletico’s 5-1 win
… Dessers brace powers Rangers to the Scottish Cup final … Ejuke, Dele-Bashiru also on target…
Widow decries police delay in husband’s murder probe
A widow, Mariam Salami, has lamented the alleged refusal of the police to investigate the death…
EXCLUSIVE: Kenya to extradite Binance executive who escaped from Nigeria
Following his arrest, the Kenya Police Service is expediting moves to extradite fugitive Binance executive, Nadeem…
BREAKING: First Bank appoints Alebiosu acting MD
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as its acting Managing Director with effect…
Emefiele social programmes: Banks withhold N530bn CBN funds, Cardoso may order refund
About N531.4bn of the Central Bank of Nigeria intervention funds remains unused in the coffers of…
SPRF can earn Nigeria 10 Olympic gold medals — Ezeokoli
Ifeanyi Ezeokoli, Managing Director, Incel Tourism Group, is confident that Team Nigeria can win up to…
Olubadan-designate attends church service
THE Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Sunday, joined other congregants to worship at St. Peter’s Cathedral…
Experts proffer solutions to Nigeria’s persistent inflation
Experts have called for governance enhancements, institutional fortification, monetary policy tightening, security infrastructure improvements, and diversification…
Obi shares vision for Nigeria with diaspora gatherings
The Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, says Nigeria can change its narrative of…
Lagos senator hails Onakoya’s world chess record
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Adetokunbo Abiru, has commended the 29-year-old Ikorodu-born chess master…
EFCC, ICPC educate UNILAG students on data protection
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission; and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…
Ogun seeks business leaders’ collaboration
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will be meeting with business leaders on Tuesday to…
Proscribed Nasarawa vigilantes surrender uniforms to police
The Nasarawa State Police Command said on Sunday that it had received 267 uniforms, 564 berets…
Tinubu opens African counterterrorism summit today
President Bola Tinubu will declare open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja today (Monday). The event…
LASG clears Ikorodu drainage to curb flooding
In response to flooding threats, the Lagos State government has undertaken a dredging operation in the…
Transcorp Hotels to expand operations – MD
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels, Dupe Olusola, has said that the hospitality group…
Constitutionalism: Bedrock of democracy, good governance
Throughout history, certain individuals have been entrusted with power for the generality of the people and…
Outrage over discrimination against Nigerians at Abuja Chinese supermarket
The management of an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket has come under fire for denying Nigerians entry into…
Protesting Zamfara community barricades Govt House, faults troops withdrawal
There was tension in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Sunday, as residents of Bini village…
SEC brings N2.36tn special funds into custody
The Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed that it has brought about N2.36tn in discretionary and…
NCDMB, SON most efficient MDAs — FG
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria have maintained efficiency…
Organisers relish 2024 Ondo Auto Rally impact
Nigeria’s Motorsports Promotion Outfit Work and Play has said the recently concluded 8th Ondo Auto Rally…
JAMB sanctions officials for asking candidate to remove hijab
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Sunday, announced that it had sanctioned some officials who…
Siasia laments poor pay, treatment of local coaches
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Samson Siasia, has lamented the disparity between local and foreign…
Fear of arrest: Partygoers, musicians invent new ways of ‘spraying Naira’
With the flashlights of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on abusers of Naira, Nigerians have…
Army vows revenge after terrorists kill six soldiers
The Nigerian Army vowed on Sunday that it would avenge the killing of two officers and…
Yusuf Bichi: Between the spymaster and a celebrity
I was disturbed watching videos of a young man dressed in designer outfits, adorned with expensive…
Equity market suffers N1.6tn loss in one week
The Nigerian equity market was in the red zone throughout last week, as investors lost N1.57tn.…
Kwara shuts abattoir to probe poisonous meat allegation
The Kwara State government, on Sunday, ordered the temporary shutdown of the abattoir at Mandate Market…
FG rolls out 2,700 CNG buses, tricycles May 18
The Presidency has said it is set to launch about 2,700 Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses and…
Ekiti approves N138m car, housing loans for workers
THE Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved N138.7m for the payment of car and…
Foundation trains over 150 Ogun women farmers in agritech
The wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, has called for improved investment and support…
Ondo poll: Akinterinwa, others protest as Aiyedatiwa wins APC ticket
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, emerged the winner of the governorship primary…
Igboho, Akintoye write Tinubu, demand Yoruba exit from Nigeria
The Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, led by Prof Banji Akintoye and Chief Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho,…
Flood: Sacked Ogun communities seek govt help
Residents of Oloke and Aseese communities in the Ibafo axis of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area…
One dies in Ogun cult clash
A yet-to-be-identified person was reportedly killed in a suspected cult clash that occurred in the Bode…
Madrid beat Barcelona in dramatic 3-2 Clasico win
Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday to…
49-year-old woman allegedly hangs self in Ogun
A middle-aged woman identified as Victoria Idowu reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling…
BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa emerges Ondo APC candidate
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has won the governorship primary of the ruling All…
Three-month-old baby abandoned in Lagos
A three-month-old baby was abandoned in the Lagos Mainland Local Government area of Lagos State. PUNCH…
Exposed: Abuja Chinese supermarket where Nigerians are not allowed to shop
Management of a Chinese supermarket located in the Federal Capital Tarritory, Abuja, does not allow Nigerians…
Currency mutilation: Mixed reactions trail video of couple’s customised N200 notes
A video circulating on social media on Sunday has revealed N200 notes customised with the picture…
Slain soldiers mutilated corpses found in Niger
The mutilated corpses of soldiers killed in last Friday’s attack by suspected bandits have been recovered…
Damagum’s survival not victory or defeat for Atiku, Wike – Moro
The lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has said the survival of Umar…
Abia police arrest 110 suspects, recover exhibits
The Abia State Police Command, on Sunday, said since January 2024, its operatives have arrested 110…
Leverkusen stay unbeaten with last-gasp strike at Dortmund
Josip Stanisic scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time as Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten…
Delta bloodbath: Senator seeks rehabilitation of displaced indigenes
The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, on Sunday called for the rehabilitation…
Toyin Abraham seeks end to nollywood rivalry with Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe
Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham, took to social media on Sunday to praise her colleagues, Funke Akindele…
North-Central APC backs Ganduje’s suspension, moves to reclaim seat
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the North Central on Sunday backed the suspension of…