Obi lambastes Tinubu over his vacation to St Lucia

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his visit to Saint Lucia, describing it as ill-timed and insensitive to the current hardship and insecurity ravaging the country. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Tinubu, said on Friday that the President […]

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When love turns to a battlefield: The untold agony of men in marriage, By Mogaji Wole Arisekola

When the future is uncertain, the one who owns it may wander in confusion, unsure of where to begin or why the path ahead seems so dark. In all my years of living, the one aspect of life that continues to baffle me despite my experiences, wisdom, and emotional resilience is the complexity of the relationship […]

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After over 500 body count, I gave my life to Christ ―Priscilla Saidu says

Actress, artist, lifestyle, and MC, Priscilla Saidu, Nigerian call girl, has openly confessed that her body count has surpassed 500. An unexpected confession came during an interview on WazobiaFM, where she spoke in detail about her sex life, former rates, and her recent decision to embrace celibacy. In response to a question about staying celibate […]

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Does the Tinubu voter regret add up to anything?, By Abimbola Adelakun

As economic hardship bites and the state fails to curtail the problem of insecurity, people rue their decision to vote for Bola Tinubu as president in 2023. This angst seems to be coming from every corner of the country; people frequently denounce this administration’s failure to provide relief from the years of deprivation. From the […]

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14 Chinese nationals jailed for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Nigeria and presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor, has on Friday convicted and sentenced 14 Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud. Justice Osiagor delivered the judgment after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) informed the court that the defendants had entered into a plea bargain agreement with […]

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Ganduje resigns as national chairman of APC

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has stepped down from his position. A source within the APC national headquarters, who would not want his name mentioned in print because he is not authorised to speak on the matter, said the National Working Committee (NWC) will announce an acting chairman soon. […]

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Kenyan court declares Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, extradition illegal

In a landmark judgment the High Court of Kenya, has declared the abduction and forced transfer of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021 as unlawful and unconstitutional. Delivering judgment on 24 June 2025, Justice E.C. Mwita condemned both the Kenyan and Nigerian governments for gross […]

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Fubara, Wike, Rivers lawmakers meet Tinubu in Abuja (Photos)

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with key political actors from Rivers State in a move to resolve the prolonged crisis rocking the state. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, brought together the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Speaker […]

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10-year-old on daily dialysis needs ₦19m help for life-saving kidney transplant

Daniel Paul, father of 10-year-old David diagnosed with advanced chronic kidney disease, has appealed to well-meaning individuals, groups and firms to help raise N19million for a kidney transplant for his son. Paul, a teacher, in an interview with PUNCH Online on Wednesday, explained that the resort to public appeal became expedient as the family had […]

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Lamido’s fixations, Akintola’s concerns and Bishop Kukah’s truths, By Aminu Jahun

The trio of Sule Lamido, Professor Ishaq Akintola and Bishop Hassan Kukah aren’t greenhorns in their vocations: politics, advocacy for inclusive governance, and evangelical activism. Lamido is fixated on shouldering the   burden of a political party; Akintola’s fixation is Muslim rights, whilst Kukah is fixated on speaking “truth” to power. Their callings may seem unrelated, […]

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Man sentenced to death for beheading his NYSC member girlfriend in Nigeria

High Court of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, sitting in Lafia, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of a National Youth Service Corps member, Salome Adaidu. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide, having killed and dismembered the victim. Justice Aboki said that the prosecuting […]

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El-Rufai is the Elon Musk of Nigerian politics, By Olu Fasan

The world is full of parallels. But some parallels are stranger than others. Where, for instance, are the similarities between Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man? On the surface, there’s clear blue water between them: one is a modestly successful technocrat, administrator and politician in Nigeria; the other is […]

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NPF to sanction armed officers in actress Angela Okorie’s viral video

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has condemned the conduct of its officers, who appeared in a controversial viral video with Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie. Two armed officers were seen in the video, running after the actress while she jogged. In a statement signed by Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force PRO, on Wednesday, the police said a process […]

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Former Kwara governor, Cornelius Adebayo, dies

Former governor of Kwara State and ex-Nigerian Minister of Communications, Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, is dead. He died on Wednesday morning in Abuja at the age of 84. Governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in a press statement on the development, expressed his condolences over the passage of the former governor. In the statement, the […]

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My brother’s property in Ikeja Lagos demolished without court order ―Peter Obi says

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has alleged that a property belonging to his younger brother was demolished in Lagos without legal support. Obi, who disclosed the incident via a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, said the property, owned by his brother’s company, […]

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We are victims of past intrigues within the military (2), By Eric Teniola

From last week, continues the narrative  of how the General Victor Malu-led military tribunal on Tuesday April 28, 1998 sentenced General Oladipo Diya and other  officers to death for alleged coup plot. Four of the accused persons were convicted of “information gathering” and implication in the alleged coup plot, and sentenced to life imprisonment. They […]

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US Supreme Court allows Trump admin to resume migrant deportations

United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Donald Trump administration, allowing immigration authorities to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own, a controversial policy that had previously been blocked by a lower court, Al Jazeera reported. In a brief order issued on Monday, the court’s conservative majority lifted a restriction […]

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2027: Why Shettima is in ‘trouble’, By Emmanuel Aziken

The circumstances surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima over his prospects in the 2027 presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC are not surprising in Nigeria. Almost all sitting vice-presidents since the advent of the Fourth Republic with the notable exception of Namadi Sambo faced scrutiny on retaining their slots in the election for a second term. […]

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Uganda’s Museveni, 80, will seek re-election, says party

Uganda’s ruling party said Tuesday that the country’s long-running president Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in polls due early next year. The 80-year-old had been widely expected to try and extend his almost four-decade rule over the east African country. The opposition has faced a mounting crackdown ahead of the general election in January, with […]

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