Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has pushed back again at claims by Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, that President Bola Tinubu held a commanding political edg…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, on Monday, reiterated the state government’s commitment to youth development and grassroots sports as Ibadan prepares to host the grand finale of MTN Champs Season 4, which is expected to draw over 3,200 athletes from across Nigeria.…
LESS than 24 hours toits national convention, African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, was without a venue in Abuja, throwing a major opposition gathering into uncertainty before a last-minute move in the evening secured Rainbow Event Centre for today’s e…
The Federal government has taken concrete steps in responding to the current global economic uncertainties, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said. The post Middle East War: How FG is responding to global economi…
Competition/Round: 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, Quarter-Finals, 2nd Leg First Leg Result: Barcelona 0-2 Atlético Madrid Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Pau Cubarsí, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen (out), Marc Bernal (doubt) Atlético Outs & Doubts: José Giménez, Dávid Hancko, Marc Pubill (out), Pablo Barri…
The urban monkeys in New Delhi are so bold they'll steal the lunch right off your plate. If you've spent time in New York, you've probably seen squirrels try to do the same. Sydney's white ibises got the nickname "bin chickens" for stealing trash and sandwiches. This brazen behavior isn't normal fo…
President of the African Table Tennis Federation, Wahid Oshodi, is confident the continent can produce a world champion within the next five years, as African players continue to close the gap on the sport’s leading nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Oshodi, a former Commissioner for Youth, Sport…
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA—When 80-year-old Peter Keborkwu hired a building artisan, 32-year-old Alex Kehinde, to renovate one of his properties about a month ago, he had no idea he was digging his own grave. That seemingly routine transaction cost him his lif…
Island Titans Cricket Club claimed the first piece of silverware of the season in the Club Cricket Committee league by winning the 40-over title on Sunday at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Island Titans won the toss and elected to bat, defeating Ibeju Lekki Cricke…
From last week continues the narrative on the Saturday, December 12, 1959 Federal elections with the results thus: In the Northern Region—3,258,520 (votes cast) and 89.4% (percentage poll); Eastern Region-1,929,754(votes cast) and 75.3% (percentage poll); Wes…
By DAYO ADEJOBI The passing of our mother, Reverend Mother Superior Olive Sulola Adejobi, marks the close of a life both remarkable and deeply influential, lived with quiet dignity over 98 years. She belonged to a rare generation of women whose strength was n…
The Oba of Ketu in the Kosofe Local Government area of Lagos State, Isiaka Oyero, has faulted the construction of a palace on a disputed parcel of land housing the Nigerian Postal Service in the community, alleging that the project is being carried out in violation of an ongoing court case. Oyero, …
Years ago, while driving in Lagos, a police officer stopped me. Nothing unusual. He asked for my vehicle particulars, and I handed them over—perhaps not in the most cheerful manner at first. But somewhere between the routine and the silence, a conversation started. I asked him about his work, just …
President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and a French General at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sources close to the President, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, described Monday’s engagement as part…
The management of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, has defended the recent 150 per cent increase in parking tariffs, claiming that the decision was driven by operational necessity rather than profit motives. This was contained in a statem…
Sam Ohuabunwa, who was a 2023 presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, in this interview with EDWARD NNACHI, speaks on the chances of the opposition in next year’s elections Nigerians are worried that the country is drifting to a one-party state. What is your assessmen…
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'? The new leader of South Africa's second-largest party has to solve a problem that none of his three immediate predecessors were able to crack: how to extend the Democratic Alliance's popularity beyond its core sup…
Ultimately, the UK–Nigeria port deal illustrates a broader structural reality. While the conceptualisation of the deal is commendable, much work remains in localising its inherent gains. Development outcomes are not determined by the presence of external investment, nor by the scale of infrastructu…
President Tinubu By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has hailed President Bola Tinubu as he clocked 74 years in gallant way. Alake in his congratulatory message signed by him said President Tinubu’s leadership had defined Nigeria’s destiny while acknow…
The former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). In a statement released via his verified Facebook page, Mr Kwankwaso described the decision as difficult but necessary to allow him join a political platform that offers a greater opportunity t…