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Presidency debunks fake Trump tweet criticising Tinubu over Borno attacks
The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed as fake a viral screenshot purporting to show a tweet from United States President Donald Trump criticising President Bola Tinubu’s handling of security, particularly in relation to ongoing terrorist threats in the North-East. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, took to X on […]
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Terror attacks: Tinubu directs security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, and take charge of the security situation amidst the recent terror attacks. The president also vowed that his administration would continue to intensify efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, President Tinubu […]
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Zulum condemns maiduguri mosque blast, urges vigilance
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned the explosion that struck a mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri on Wednesday evening during Maghrib prayers. The governor described the incident as “utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” noting that the attack, suspected to be a suicide bombing, desecrated a sacred place of worship […]
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Tinubu Departs Abuja Tuesday For Historic U.K. State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for a state visit to the United Kingdom, accepting an invitation from Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will accompany the president for the official engagements scheduled during the visit, according to a statement released Monday by the […]
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23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bomb blasts
The Borno state police command says 23 persons have been confirmed dead, with 108 injured, following bomb blasts in three locations in Maiduguri. The bombs, which went off at about 7:24pm on Monday, hit a main market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office flyover. In a statement signed by Nahum […]
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Petrol, diesel vessels arrive Nigeria amid price surge
As Nigerians contend with rising petrol prices, vessels carrying 129,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) are expected to dock at Lagos Ports between March 14 and 17, 2026, The PUNCH reports. This came as officials of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority explained why some importers were still […]
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FG activates evacuation plan as Middle East crisis worsens
The Federal Government on Monday said it is working out administrative procedures and the release of funds for  the evacuation of Nigerians affected by the ongoing crisis in parts of the Middle-East East. The decision comes amid escalating tensions in the region, triggered by missile and drone attacks linked to Iran, which have raised security […]
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Probe begins after Kaduna-Abuja train accident injures passengers
The Nigerian Railway Corporation and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau have confirmed that a train operating on the Kaduna-Abuja rail corridor was involved in an accident on Monday, leaving several passengers injured. The incident occurred near the Asham section of the rail line in Kaduna State while the train was travelling from Rigasa Station in […]
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NRC confirms passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train suffers collision
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has confirmed that some passengers sustained injuries after an Abuja-Kaduna train suffered a collision near Asham Station on Monday. Opeifa said the injured passengers were promptly attended to and taken to a nearby medical facility for proper medical care.  He added that no fatalities […]
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FRSC deploys personnel for Eid special patrol nationwide
The Federal Road Safety Corps has ordered the nationwide deployment of personnel and operational logistics for its 2026 Eid el-Fitr special patrol operations, aimed at ensuring safe travel during the festive period. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said the operation will run from March 17 to March 22, 2026, as part of efforts to reduce […]
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Tinubu swears in Taiwo Oyedele as finance minister
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s office at approximately 2:30 pm on Monday, a source who attended the brief ceremony told newsmen. It comes five days after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination. […]
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JUST IN: Passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train derails
Passengers sustained injuries on Monday morning after a train operating on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor was involved in an incident that forced the service to halt midway through the journey. The passenger train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja failed to reach its destination as scheduled after the disruption occurred along the busy rail line linking […]
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La Liga: Laporta re-elected Barcelona president
Joan Laporta has been re-elected as president of Barcelona, winning over 68% of the vote to secure a further five-year term starting 1 July 2026. His opponent, Victor Font, received nearly 30% of the votes, with the rest void or invalid. According to BBC Sport on Monday, this will be Laporta’s second consecutive term and […]
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Police arrest two customs officers over death of driver in Osun
The police have arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over the death of a driver in Osogbo. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday in the Dada Estate area of the Osun state capital, during a chase of some imported vehicles. In a statement, Abiodun Ojelabi, spokesperson of the Osun police command, said […]
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‘Odun n lo sopin’ singer Fasoyin alive, son dismisses death rumour
Korede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Deborah Fasoyin, popularly known for the song “Odun n Lo Sopin,” has debunked viral reports claiming that his mother is dead. Fasoyin, son of the veteran singer, dismissed the claim on Monday while speaking with newsmen, saying the reports circulating on social media were false. […]
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Wike-backed PDP faction installs PDP excos in Bayelsa, Ekiti, Oyo
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, believed to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, elected party executives across states, including Bayelsa, Oyo, and Ekiti, over the weekend. The development followed the Appeal Court judgment, which invalidated the November 15 and 16 convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, which produced […]
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US probes Nigeria, others in labour rights crackdown
The United States government has launched a trade investigation into Nigeria and 59 other countries over their alleged failure to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labour. In a notice released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative and obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday, the US said it had begun […]
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You Are Our Nation’s Heroes,’ Oluremi Tinubu Hails Nigerian Mothers
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the resilience, courage, sacrifice and achievements of women across the country and around the world. In a message released to mark the 2026 Mother’s Day celebration, Tinubu described mothers as the silent architects of the nation’s future and the enduring heartbeat of every home. “Today, I honour and […]
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Lawmaker Dasuki quits PDP, joins ADC
The lawmaker representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Abdussamad Dasuki, has officially resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dasuki conveyed his decision in a resignation letter dated March 15, 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman of Dogon Daji/Salah Ward in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, bringing an end to […]
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CBN sets 18 as minimum age for BVN registration
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh directives to banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers aimed at strengthening electronic payment security, tightening oversight of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, and improving the management of dormant bank accounts and unclaimed funds. The directives were contained in three separate circulars released by the apex […]
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NSCDC Officer Dies During Ramadan Palliative Distribution In Kano
An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died following an incident during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State. The palliative distribution programme was organised by Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the member representing the Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of […]
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PDP: Makinde, Bala, Turaki, others face tough options ahead of 2027
Appeal Court ruling has left Nigeria’s main opposition party with only two governors, and their next move could determine whether the party survives as a national political force. Behind a small mosque known locally as Masalaci in Area 1, Mpape in Abuja, the afternoon Ramadan heat hangs heavily over a narrow line of roadside stalls. […]
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Iran warns other countries against actions that could worsen war tensions
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has urged countries not to take actions that could worsen the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Araghchi spoke during a phone call with France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, where they discussed the impact of the war on Iran and the wider Middle East. According to Iran’s […]
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ADC fixes April 14 for national convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the timetable for its nationwide congresses and national convention. In a statement on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC spokesperson, said the exercise is part of the party’s constitutional process to renew leadership structures across all levels. According to the schedule, the process will begin with polling unit and ward […]
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Keyamo to cancel free VIP access at airport gates, laments revenue loss
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, says about half of airport revenue is lost to VIPs who pass through airport gates without paying. Keyamo spoke on Friday during a visit to the access gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to assess the operational performance of the newly introduced hybrid payment system. […]
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Benue Attack: Burial Of 13 Victims Postponed Over Missing Mortician
The planned burial of 13 victims killed in a recent attack by suspected armed herdsmen in the Turan community, Jato-Aka, in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, has been postponed following the disappearance of a mortician at the facility where the corpses were kept. Families of the deceased and members of the Concerned […]
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BREAKING: UI professor, Akinoso emerges PDP Chairman in Oyo
A professor in the department of Food Technology, University of Ibadan, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso, has emerged as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that Akinoso was elected alongside 38 other executive members of the party […]
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