In a remarkable turn of events, Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time in 12 years. The highly-anticipated clash against host nation Argentina unfolded at the renowned Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in the early hours of Thursday, leaving […]
In a brazen act of violence, armed assailants suspected to be kidnappers tragically took the lives of a security officer and another individual while abducting two victims at a farm located in Awo village, Orile-Imo. This shocking incident occurred on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The targeted victims, […]
Less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu declared an end to fuel subsidy, the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, has skyrocketed to N600 per litre from N195 in many parts of the country.This sudden increase in fuel prices has triggered a 100 percent hike in transport fares and has […]
Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Executive Committee member, Timothy Osadolor, has made a significant claim regarding the party’s former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Osadolor contends that Wike’s conduct before, during, and after the 2023 general elections has resulted in his expulsion from the party. In a recent telephone conversation with The PUNCH, Osadolor […]
In a significant operation on Tuesday, the Oyo State Police Command successfully apprehended 78 individuals suspected to be associated with the disbanded Park Management System (PMS) on charges of planning to cause civil unrest in the state capital, Ibadan.The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, had previously announced the dissolution of the PMS, led by […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives in Ogun State have made a significant drug seizure, confiscating a total of 222.42 kilograms of cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, from various drug joints in the state. Additionally, 40 bottles of codeine, totaling 0.4 liters, were seized during the operation in the capital city of Abeokuta.Commander of […]
President Joe Biden of the United States has conveyed his eagerness to collaborate with Nigeria’s newly inaugurated President, Bola Tinubu. In an official statement released on Monday, President Biden extended his congratulations to Tinubu and expressed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the bond between the United States and Nigeria.The swearing-in ceremony of President Tinubu and […]
President Bola Tinubu was inaugurated as the 16th President of Nigeria on Monday in a ceremony held in Abuja. In his inaugural address at Eagle Square, President Tinubu emphasized his commitment to the unity of the country and outlined his plans to promote economic development and stability.Following his inauguration, President Tinubu met with envoys from […]
Media Mogul Raymond Dokpesi Passes Away, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Nigeria’s Broadcasting Industry
Prominent media mogul and esteemed Chairman of Daar Communications Limited, Raymond Dokpesi, has sadly passed away, according to an official statement released on Monday by his son, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr., who currently serves as Chairman of the company. Dokpesi’s demise has left a void in the media industry, as his exceptional achievements and lasting impact […]
In response to recent reports suggesting that Department of State Services (DSS) personnel prevented operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) from entering its office in Lagos, the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, has firmly refuted these claims. Afunanya clarified that the DSS was simply occupying its own facility to carry out an ongoing […]