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NSCDC probes harassment of PHED workers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it will investigate the alleged harassment of Port…
Death toll in US chocolate factory explosion rises to three
The death toll from an explosion at a chocolate factory in the US state of Pennsylvania…
Man City to offer Haaland £500k-a-week deal
English Premier Manchester City is set to offer a bumper deal with player Erling Haaland. …
NOA begins census sensitisation, advocacy
The National Orientation Agency has begun a nationwide sensitisation and advocacy to educate Nigerians about the…
Ex-CGS Oladipo Diya dies at 79
Lt. General Oladipo Diya, former Chief of General Staff under the late Head of State, General…
Ronaldinho faults Okocha’s EPL move
Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho believes former Nigerian captain and midfield maestro, Jay-Jay Okocha didn’t live up…
Enyimba, Insurance in top-of-table clash as NPFL resumes
The Nigeria Professional Football League makes a return with a mouthwatering clash between eight-time champions Enyimba…
Guinea Bissau ‘ll defeat Nigeria again, says coach
Guinea-Bissau coach, Baciro Cande, is confident that the Djurtus will complete a double over Nigeria when…
PUNCHman, Osimhen shine at Pitch awards
PUNCH correspondent, Johnny Edward, has been named the Football Journalist of the Year (Print) at the…
Oncologists differ on removing fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer
Medical experts specialising in the treatment of cancers have disagreed over a report urging more women…
Borderline personality disorder
You must have come across or even presently know an individual whose views about the world…
Friends thought I was crazy when I quit banking job — Wole Shenbanjo
Wole Shenbanjo is the Chief Executive Officer of Shenbee Travels Limited. He tells TOFARATI IGE about…
South-West First Ladies united in support of husbands
Following the governorship elections in the country last week, some governors in the South West have…
Elumelu hits diamond in style
A billionaire businessman and the Chairman, United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, clocked 60 on Wednesday,…
Abiodun, monarchs felicitate Okuboyejo at 90
The Chairman of the Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council, Oluneye Okuboyejo, was all smiles as…
Kole Akintujoye’s hunger for touching lives
A Nigerian-born medical professional and philanthropist based in the United States of America, Kole Akintujoye, is…
Yungmanny brings Otilo to life with colourful video
A Nigerian-American artiste, Adurotoluwa Okanlawon, aka YungManny, has released the video for his new single titled,…
Being pastor’s daughter doesn’t limit me – Seraph’s Praise
A singer, Ayobami Adesanya, aka Seraph’s Praise, has said her father’s status as a cleric is…
Gbenga Adeyinka speaks on importance of stand-up comedians
A popular comedian, media personality and entrepreneur, Gbenga Adeyinka, has given reasons to back his conviction…
Why I’m not nice to everyone — Kiekie
A content creator, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, aka Kiekie, has said that she does not try to be…
BBTitans: Excitement, anxiety as final draws closer
The popular reality TV show, Big Brother Titans, is gradually coming to an end. Sunday Scoop…
DSS warns against inciting comments
The Department of State Services has again raised the alarm that there are plans by some…
INEC says govs, lawmakers-elect to get certificates of return Wednesday
The Independent National Electoral Commission says governors, deputy governors and state House of Assembly lawmakers-elect will…
Rising uterine rupture endangers pregnant women
Pregnancy and childbirth complications have led many women of childbearing age in developing countries to their…
Climate change fellows urged to champion advocacy
Nine climate change journalism fellows have been urged to become the voice of climate reporting in…
Senate presidency shouldn’t be zoned – Basiru
The spokesman for the ninth Senate and the lawmaker representing the Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator…
Defamation: I was assaulted, thrown off vehicle, says Chude
An influencer, Nnamdi Chude, who was arrested and detained by the police following a petition by…
Govt must tackle poverty to end tuberculosis – Expert
A medical expert and Professor of Medical Microbiology, University of Calabar, Anne Asuquo, has said tuberculosis…
Suspected burglars, police clash in Kwara, market shut
The Mandate market in Adewole area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital was temporarily shut down on…
Return to work as minister, Atiku’s aide tells Keyamo
The Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Phrank Shaibu, on…
Three-foot tall ex-corper not my girlfriend – Phillip
A sportsman, Phillip Ayobami, who was seen posing with a diminutive lady, Ruth Innocent, at the…
We lost life investments to Oil Mill market fire – Rivers traders
Some traders at the Oil Mill market in Obio/Akpor Local Government of Rivers State, which was…
Shock awaits those challenging Obi’s popularity in the North – Spokesman
The Head, Media and Communications of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, Diran Onifade, speaks with AYOOLA…
APC chieftain, Kogi govt disagree over NWC member’s suspension
The leader of Kogi East Forum of the ruling All Progressives Congress and a chieftain of…
No fight between Igbo, Yoruba in Lagos – Iwuanyanwu
The Chairman, Council of Elders, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has condemned individuals fuelling ethnic baiting…
Judgement reinstating Adeleke signals hope in judiciary – Student group
The National Association Of University Students, Osun Campus Monitoring Committee, has lauded the Appeal Court judgement…
Six die, two injured in multiple accidents in Ogun
Six persons have died and two others sustained varying degrees of injuries in accidents that occurred…
Otti’s victory fresh breath for Abia people- UNIPORT alumni
The University of Port Harcourt Alumni Association has congratulated the Abia State Governor-elect, Alex Otti, on…
UNILORIN names Alfanla seventh Registrar
The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment of Mr Mansur Alfanla…
I’ll fulfil my social contract in 100 days – Taraba governor-elect
Taraba State Governor-elect, Lt. Col Agbu Kefas (retd.), on Saturday said he would keep all the…
Ondo residents get free medical treatment
No fewer than 300 residents of Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have…
Peak Encourages Muslim Faithful to ‘Share Goodness and Nourishment’ this Ramadan
It is that time of the year when we observe the Holy month of Ramadan which…
Soldier kills family of three in Niger
Soldier kills family of three in Niger Aisha Wakaso, Minna A soldier in Niger State on…
UNIBEN wins Africa’s outstanding varsity award in Rwanda
The University of Benin has won the Africa Outstanding University Award of the Year for 2023…
Napoli coach Spalletti wins 2023 Enzo Bearzot Award
Luciano Spalletti has won the 2023 Enzo Bearzot Award due to his incredible work with Serie…
Carriers of fake news should stop, Obi and I are brothers – Otti
Carriers of fake news should stop, Obi and I are brothers – Otti The Abia State…
#EndSARS memorial: Lagos right to appeal N5m awarded to driver – Ministry
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has explained why the state government is appealing the Federal…
Father arrested for defiling 12-year-old daughter in Anambra
A man identified as Arinze Obiwenite has been arrested for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old daughter. Obiwente,…
Gov poll: INEC completes Borno result upload
… 93% results uploaded to IReV portal The Independent National Electoral Commission has completed the uploading…
Six health benefits of tiger nuts
Despite its name, the tiger nut is not a nut, but a tuber. The sweet, almond-like…
Double nomination: A’Court dismisses PDP suit against Tinubu, Shettima
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, Friday evening, dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party, seeking…
Akwa Ibom CJ pardons 45 inmates
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, has released 45 inmates across the…
Cash crunch affecting Ramadan, Islamic body tells FG
The Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah in Bauchi State, on Friday, appealed to the Federal…
New Zealand concerned over China rights abuses, Taiwan tensions
New Zealand’s foreign minister said Saturday she raised concerns over China’s human rights abuses and growing…
I fear rejection by tall boyfriend’s family – Three-feet ex-corper
A graduate of the University of Calabar, Ruth Innocent, whose photo with a tall male corps…
Big names don’t play football, G’Bissau coach mocks Eagles
Head coach of Guinea-Bissau, Baciro Cande, has fired a salvo at the Super Eagles after his…
Two migrants found dead in Texas train
An anonymous emergency telephone call on Friday led authorities to halt a train that contained a…
Imprisoned Nwaoboshi challenges Nwoko’s victory at tribunal
The Delta North senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has filed a…
How entertainers-turned-politicians fared during elections
People from different walks of life participated in the recently concluded general elections, and entertainers were…
How we lost our loved ones to election violence – Families
Godfrey George tells the stories of casualties of the just-concluded general elections The sun has stopped…
Nine-month-old needs N8m for heart surgery
The family of a nine-month-old boy, Victor Olubodin, has been thrown into panic after he was…
25 die as bus crushes Bauchi residents relaxing under tree
No fewer than 25 people have been killed in a crash at Udubo along Hadeja-Potiskum Road…
N1.1bn fraud: EFCC appeals Bauchi gov son’s acquittal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed an appeal challenging the High Court judgment that…
Peseiro must go, angry fans tell NFF
Top football stakeholders in the country have called on the Nigeria Football Federation to sack Jose…
Napoli target Hojlund as Osimhen’s replacement
Napoli are keen admirers of Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund, reveals Calciomercato and Luciano Spalletti’s side believe…
Naira scarcity to ease as banks open today, Sunday
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday directed all commercial banks to open for operation on…
Shema gives PDP 48 hours to reverse suspension
A former governor of Katsina State, Shehu Shema, on Friday gave the Peoples Democratic Party a…
Kids burnt by grandma survived – Ondo police
The Ondo State Police Command has said the two children of a couple allegedly set ablaze…
Abuja housewife pours hot beans on neighbour
A housewife, Nafisa Abbas, on Friday, appeared before a Grade 1 Area Court, Karu, Abuja, for…
Cooking gas price rose by 24.05% in one year – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from…
NDLEA commends Reps opposition to marijuana legalisation bill
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has commended some members of the House of Representatives for…
Again, Oye, Njoku fight over APGA leadership
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Mr Victor Oye, has said that reports…
How I sold my first artwork after rejection — Osun artist
Visiting professor, University of California, Los Angeles, musician and renowned Batik tapestry and floatography artist, Prince…
Voters’ anger ends incumbent reign in Sokoto, Abia, others
The recently held governorship and House of Assembly elections caused upset in some states, DIRISU YAKUBU…
Lagos hoodlums arrested after Ogun robbery
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four members of a robbery gang after…
Djurtus stun Eagles, top Group A after shock win
Guinea-Bissau stunned hosts Nigeria 1-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played at the Moshood…
Savannah threatens suit over Chad’s planned asset nationalisation
Savannah Energy has said it will challenge Chad over plans to take over its assets. In…
Suspension: No regret backing APC in Ebonyi, says Anyim
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has berated the…
Why we rejected Gombe gov poll results — AA chair
The Action Alliance has formally stated its position in the recently conducted governorship election in Gombe…
Suspension: Stop dividing PDP, Anyim tackles NWC members
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, has reacted to his…
Thomas Tuchel officially named Bayern’s new manager
Welcomed with fanfare by Chelsea but then sacked just over a year later, Thomas Tuchel, who…
PICTORIAL: Jubilation in Adeleke’s country home over Appeal Court victory
Many residents in the Ede country home of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, thronged his residence…
Tribunal receives 31 election petitions in Anambra
The Anambra State Election Petitions Tribunal has received no fewer than 31 petitions from various candidates…
NAFDAC seeks end to use of bleaching creams
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has disclosed that it’s efforts aimed…
JUST IN: Buhari reappoints Gambo Aliyu NACA DG
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the renewal of the appointment of Dr…
NDLEA commends Reps members’ disagreement on marijuana bill
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has commended some members of the House of Representatives for…
Police arrest two armed robbers in Nasarawa, recover firearm
Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers, who were alleged to have been…
Kogi APC approves suspension of NWC member
The All Progressives Congress, Kogi State chapter, has approved the suspension of a member of the…
Ogun gov poll: Go to court, IPAC tells PDP, Adebutu
The Inter-Party Advisory Committee in Ogun State has advised the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship…
Osun: Appeal Court reignites music for ‘dancing governor’
It appears it will be a fight to the finish for the Osun State Governor, Ademola…
Enugu: APGA gov candidate Nweke rejects PDP’s victory
…says election assault on democracy All Progressives Grand Alliance governorship candidate in last Saturday’s election in…
So This Happened (202) reviews gov elections, Lagos bizman’s arraignment over wife’s death, other
In this episode of So This Happened, we reviewed the governorship elections which took place on…
Election: Cancel Rivers gov, assembly polls results – Accord candidate urges INEC
…alleges violence, vote buying, forgery Governorship candidate of the Accord in Rivers State, Chief Dumo-Lulu-Briggs has…
UPDATED: Adeleke wins at Appeal Court, Oyetola slapped with N500,000 fine
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, set aside the tribunal judgment that nullified…
I’ll quit Eagles when my body says so —Ahmed Musa
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has said he will continue to play football for as long…
Wild Africa Fund partners Laycon to raise awareness on illegal bushmeat
Wild Africa Fund partners Laycon to raise awareness on illegal bushmeat in Nigeria In furtherance…
South Korea to seek extradition of Luna crypto founder
South Korea has said it would seek the extradition of fugitive crypto entrepreneur, Do Kwon, following…
Experts differ on FG’s commitment to ending tuberculosis
Medical experts specialising in the treatment of respiratory conditions have expressed mixed reactions to the efforts…
China probes two more football officials for corruption
Two top football officials in China are being investigated over “serious violations of the law”, the…