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My current job is my priority, Adelabu speaks on Oyo guber race
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday did not say whether he was considering resignation or not amid growing speculation about his possible entry into the Oyo State governorship race. Adelabu, who spoke during a question-and-answer session at a press briefing in Abuja, said his immediate focus remains on addressing the country’s electricity challenges, […]
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BREAKING: EFCC operatives seal off street around Malami’s Abuja residence
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday cordoned off the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, restricting movement within the area. According to eyewitness accounts, the operatives arrived in multiple buses and took positions along Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street, effectively blocking access to the street. Residents […]
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BREAKING: Court Adjourns El-Rufai Bail Hearing to March 31
Federal High Court adjourns El-Rufai’s bail hearing to March 31, following today’s hearing, during which legal arguments were presented by both the prosecution and the defense. At the court session, counsel to the defendant, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant his client bail, citing constitutional rights and the need to allow the former governor […]
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NYSC staff araigned over death of Corps member in Ogun
A staff member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, appeared before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday over the death of a corps member, Olapeju Ariyo, for allegedly supplying drugs to terminate a pregnancy. The defendant, a resident of the Mosafuneto area of Oke Ata, Abeokuta, is facing […]
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Candidates can now print 2026 mock UTME slips – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates who registered for the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can now print their examination slips. The announcement was made on Monday via the board’s official X handle. According to JAMB, candidates are required to visit its website to access and print their slips. “This […]
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Ex-AGoF bags 72 years imprisonment over N868m fraud
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has sentenced a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to seventy-two years imprisonment. The former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been sentenced to 72 years in prison after being convicted of money laundering involving N868.46 million. The prosecution was handled […]
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Explosion rocks Niger bridge, eight feared dead
At least eight persons have lost their lives after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, destroying a bridge and hitting a passing vehicle. The explosion, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, was reportedly caused by explosives planted by suspected terrorists. The blast […]
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APC Fixes March 24 for Screening of National Office Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled Tuesday, March 24, for the screening of aspirants contesting for national offices ahead of its March 27 National Convention. This was contained in a notice issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Secretary of the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, Alhaji Isa Yuguda, a former Governor of Bauchi State. […]
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Photos News: Obi, Makinde, Dickson meet Kwankwaso in Kano
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has hosted prominent political figures, including former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Kano.   Kwankwaso shared the development on his X platform (formerly Twitter), expressing delight at the visit during the […]
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Military strikes Turji’s hideouts, neutralises scores of bandits
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised dozens of armed bandits in the notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s camp. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hideouts are in Fakai community in Shinkafi and Isa Local Government Areas of Zamfara and Sokoto States. A source in the Nigerian Army, who pleaded for anonymity, […]
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Dangote refinery exports 456,000 tonnes of petroleum products to Ghana, Togo
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has completed the sale of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products, totalling 456,000 tonnes (456KT). Briefing journalists on Sunday, the organisation said the shipments by traders to countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana, and Togo mark its first petrol exports since reaching a production capacity of 650,000 barrels […]
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STATE POLICE: Governors split as insecurity worsens nationwide
The push for state police gained fresh momentum over the weekend as rising insecurity nationwide forced governors, lawmakers, and stakeholders into a defining debate, with most states backing the proposal. In contrast, others warned of abuse, repression, and political misuse. From the North to the South, the fault lines are clear: while many states are […]
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FG to scrap common entrance, track students’ journey with identification number
The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination and introduce a Learner Identification Number to track pupils from primary school through their academic journey. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Saturday. According to the Tribune, the Minister […]
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Defection: Natasha decries PDP’s loss of 31 senators
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has decried the sharp decline in the number of senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, revealing that the party has lost 31 lawmakers in the Red Chamber amid its prolonged internal crisis. Akpoti-Uduaghan spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the inauguration of the PDP Convention […]
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ADC crisis: Faction presses INEC to drop Mark, Aregbesola
The rival factions in the African Democratic Congress have taken the tussle for the leadership of the party to the Independent National Electoral Commission, as the Nafiu Bala-led camp seeks to take over the party. Sunday PUNCH learnt that Bala wrote to INEC, urging the commission to remove former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister Ogbeni Rauf […]
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Ghana confirms repatriation of 44 citizens rescued from traffickers in Nigeria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana has confirmed the repatriation of 44 Ghanaians trafficked into Nigeria under the pretext of false employment and travel opportunities. On Friday, the Akwa Ibom government said it handed over 44 rescued nationals from two human trafficking camps in the state to officials from Ghana. The victims, comprising 27 males and […]
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Oborevwori’s aide slumps, dies
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Sunday Kotor. He described his passing as a painful loss to the state government and the people of Delta. Kotor, a dedicated aide to the governor and a seasoned Master of Ceremonies, reportedly died after […]
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Presidency Defends Tinubu’s UK Visit
The Nigerian presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom, saying the trip was aimed at attracting investment, creating jobs and expanding opportunities for Nigerians. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said the visit was part of efforts to open Nigeria to greater economic engagement and global […]
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Recruitment into Amotekun has become highly politicised, says Gani Adams
Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has alleged that recruitment into Amotekun has become heavily politicised. In January 2020, south-west governors launched the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, in response to escalating insecurity and persistent protests over alleged incursions by suspected bandits in parts of the region. The formation of Amotekun came barely six months […]
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Ghana, South Africa turn to Dangote Refinery amid Middle East conflict
As the crude oil price continues to soar, the focus has turned to Nigeria. The Nation gathered that several African countries are turning to Dangote Refinery for oil. World oil prices are experiencing high volatility and upward pressure in March 2026, driven by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with Brent crude surging over $100 per barrel. According to Bloomberg, […]
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Ekiti, Osun guber polls will be litmus test for INEC ahead of 2027, says Amupitan
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states will serve as an “immediate litmus test” for the commission’s reforms ahead of the 2027 general election. In May 2025, INEC scheduled the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun for June 20 and August 8, 2026, respectively. […]
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FG suspends new shipping tariffs, engage stakeholders
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has directed all shipping lines and their agents to suspend the recently approved tariff amid ongoing concerns raised by key industry stakeholders. In a statement by the management of the Council, all shipping lines and agencies are required to maintain the status quo until a consensus […]
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Tinubu returns to Nigeria after UK state visit
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu arrived in Nigeria on Friday following a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Video footage shared on X by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, captured the moment the presidential aircraft touched down, with senior government officials, including Senate […]
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Governor Adeleke Extols Faith, and Unity as Osun Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has congratulated Muslim faithfuls in Osun State on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement signed by his Spokesperson, the Governor acknowledged “the devotion, and discipline demonstrated throughout Ramadan,” noting that the holy month represents “not only abstinence but a deep commitment […]
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Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu Urges Muslims To Uphold Unity, Compassion Beyond Ramadan
As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. President Tinubu enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of the holy month, which emphasise piety, empathy, and unity among humanity. The President’s message […]
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ALERT: NAFDAC warns Nigerians of fake cancer drugs in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit cancer medicines, Avastin and Tecentriq, in the country. Avastin (bevacizumab) is used for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma in adults. Tecentriq (atezolizumab) is a prescription immunotherapy used to treat several advanced cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer […]
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