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Troops of the 185 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Military Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes, have neutralised an alleged IPOB/ESN operative during an offensive operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. Counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday, stating that the operation was carried…
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday met with members of the City Boys Movement as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The meeting was disclosed by Bashir Ahmad, Deputy Director of Media Monitoring and Rapid Response of the movement, in a post on his verified X handle. According to Ahmad, Yilwatda engaged with…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has met with leaders and volunteers of the City Boys Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda held the meeting with the group on Saturday as the ruling party and its support structures intensify efforts to consolidate grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the next…
Osborn Nweze Umahi, the 28-year-old son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has emerged as the Chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Umahi contested the local government election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and secured victory after a campaign centred on grassroots development, economic growth and improved administration. Shortly after he was…
The National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has rejected allegations that he is operating a fictitious Federal Government agency. Nwabueze told Sunday Punch on Saturday that the office was a project office under the supervision of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
The Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, has explained how she became involved with the purported Made-in-Nigeria agency recently identified by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as a fake Federal Government entity. Nnake, on Saturday, said she was appointed as the state’s focal person after the Anambra State Government received…
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate at the Lagos Parallel Market, popularly known as the black market or Aboki market, stood at ₦1,410 per dollar for selling and ₦1,400 for buying on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The rates were obtained from sources among Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate USD to NGN Rate Selling Rate ₦1,410 Buying Rate ₦1,400 Dollar to Naira CBN Rate…
A devastating Russian drone attack targeted a crowded shopping mall in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 130 others, according to reports from CBS News and local Ukrainian authorities. The strike unfolded in two tactical waves, a signature "double-tap" maneuver in which a second wave of explosive drones struck approximately 30…
A 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, Clément Vandenkerckhove, has officially become a prince of Belgium after a paternity test confirmed that his biological father is Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe. The legal recognition took place during a low-key town hall ceremony six months ago following a DNA test, confirming Vandenkerckhove as the son and heir of the 63-year-old royal.…
Kassy Chukwu, a digital media aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has publicly apologized to singer Davido and retracted his earlier threat to ban the artiste from performing in the state. Chukwu’s apology came after his initial comments sparked widespread backlash from members of the public. In a new video, the governor’s aide clarified that his earlier outburst was a personal reaction…
Former boxing world champion, Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Zolani Tete, 38, was killed on Friday, August 21, after two armed men wearing balaclavas allegedly ambushed him as he arrived at his residence and waited for the gate to open, according to a police report. Tete was in his vehicle when the attackers opened fire. He…
...hails his exceptional human impact. UMUAHIA — Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has described Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze as an exceptional man of God whose ministry has made a profound impact on humanity. In a birthday congratulatory message issued on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Orji paid glowing tribute to the Senior Pastor of Streams of Joy…
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has advised the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, rtd, to mobilise resources and manpower within his reach to halt incessant killings and other violent crimes in the country. MURIC noted that the recent killing of innocent citizens, particularly in Sokoto State, is worrisome. MURIC made the call in a statement signed by its Executive Director,…
A fire outbreak has been reported at SPAR, a popular shopping outlet in Calabar, Cross River State , with the incident occurring on Saturday morning. The fire reportedly started inside the shopping facility, sending thick clouds of smoke into the atmosphere and attracting the attention of residents and passersby in the area. Eyewitnesses said the intensity of the blaze was significant, with flames…
Veteran Nigerian gospel musician Asu Ekiye has spoken out over the circumstances surrounding the collapse of his 28-year marriage, dismissing reports suggesting that he was the one who initiated divorce proceedings against his wife. The clarification comes shortly after the singer publicly announced the end of his long-standing marriage on social media, a revelation that triggered reactions from…
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) following a heated confrontation with Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday's 2-2 draw at Subaru Park. Messi was punished alongside his Inter Miami teammate Ian Fray , who was also fined by the league for his involvement in a separate incident involving Sullivan during the tense encounter. MLS…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, has reportedly died. It was gathered that the APC Chairman died after slumping during a party reconciliation meeting in Iyara, the council headquarters. According to TVC, Solomon collapsed on Friday while participating in a meeting convened by a former Chairman of Ijumu Local…
President Bola Tinubu has released the list of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council constituted for the 2027 election. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and vice chairman of the APC Presidential…
Gunmen on Friday invaded several communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State and abducted an unspecified number of worshippers shortly after prayers. The attacks happened in Dekara, Gidan Zana, Sabon Gida and Masaka communities, where the gunmen moved into areas around mosques and kidnapped several residents. The lawmaker representing the area, Jafar Muhammad Shetiman Borgu,…
The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has criticised former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi, declaring that she does not see the leadership qualities she expects in him. Ogala made the remarks while appearing on The Clarity Zone Podcast , where she discussed her political journey and explained why she chose to contest…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has directed its candidates for the 2027 general elections to begin consultations, sensitisation and grassroots campaigns as preparations intensify for the polls. The party also announced plans to inaugurate its various campaign committees as it prepares for the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and State House of Assembly elections. The directive…
Senators in the northern part of the country have called for the immediate establishment of state police, saying Nigeria can no longer afford to lose innocent lives while security reforms are delayed by bureaucracy. The call followed terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto States on Friday that claimed over 36 lives, including security personnel and worshippers. The Senators, who are operating…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said his political activities ahead of the 2027 general election will put pressure on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other opposition figures. Wike made the remark while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday. The FCT minister said he was not interested in making opposition politicians comfortable as…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the arrest of one Prince George Buchi Nwabueze and directed the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) uncovered fresh fake agency in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). Naijapunchnews reports that the ICPC uncovered the National Brands…
Investors in the Nigerian stock market recorded a cumulative loss of N5.45 trillion as the equities market extended its bearish run to an eighth consecutive session at the close of trading session on Thursday night, August 20.. Equities listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, have continued to experience significant declines since Tuesday, August 11, 2026 but last week, investors on the NGX…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a US court to allow it to keep some records concerning an old investigation linked to President Bola Tinubu from public disclosure, citing the need to protect law-enforcement methods and the safety of individuals. The request was contained in a motion filed at the US District Court for the District of Columbia, where the FBI asked to privately…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revived the “Half Salary” nickname associated with former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, while criticising former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. Tinubu made the remark on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when he received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja…
A 47-year-old South African man accused of deliberately infecting his girlfriend with HIV has been granted R2,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. The man is facing a charge of attempted murder following allegations that he concealed his HIV-positive status from his 38-year-old girlfriend and intentionally infected her during their relationship. According to the National Prosecuting…
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has advised young workers not to feel pressured to rent expensive apartments, urging them to consider living with their parents, relatives or in shared accommodation while building their finances. Hamzat gave the advice during a question-and-answer session on Nigeria Info FM on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deputy governor was responding to a…
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding the use of first names when addressing older people, saying younger individuals should show respect by using appropriate titles. The veteran actress made the comments while discussing the viral exchange involving United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman Tony Elumelu and a young woman who addressed him simply as “Tony”…
FIFA has sanctioned five players and team officials over disciplinary incidents recorded during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including events that occurred during the final between Argentina and Spain. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced the sanctions on Friday after reviewing reports concerning incidents during the July 19 final played at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Argentina midfielder…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the British Government of applying international law selectively, following recent comments by the British Foreign Secretary concerning Israel and real estate development in Jerusalem. IPOB, in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Comrade Emma Powerful, said Britain should apply the same principles it invokes when criticising Israel…
A member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Global Legal Consortium, Onyedikachi Ifedi, Esq., has challenged the legal basis of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, arguing that the judgment was delivered under a repealed law. Ifedi, in a legal briefing issued on Friday, August 21, 2026, said the case raises fundamental constitutional questions concerning the law applicable to Kanu’s plea, trial and conviction. He…
A video showing billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu cautioning a young woman who addressed him by his first name at a public event has gone viral on social media. Elumelu and the young woman were reportedly attending a conference where the businessman opened the floor for questions from members of the audience. When it was her turn to speak, the woman stood up and began by saying, “Good morning,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Thursday, August 20, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he presented his certificate of return to the President and appreciated him for a free and fair election in Osun state. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Adeleke said he visited the President to appreciate his commitment to democracy and…
The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has attacked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over his visit to President Bola Tinubu, alleging that nearly 50 Osun residents have died in election-related violence. Sowore made the allegation in a post on his official X handle on Thursday, August 20, 2026, while reacting to photographs of Adeleke meeting with…
Tension has reportedly escalated in Ifonyintedo community, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, following the alleged shooting and killing of a young man, identified as Owolabi Oniyiku, by police officers at a checkpoint. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, when officers attached to the Idiroko Border Patrol Team allegedly fired a shot that struck Oniyiku in the…
Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has disclosed how he saved former President Olusegun Obasanjo's life when he was in prison. Speaking with newsmen in an interview, Atiku, who was Vice President to Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, said he leaked information about an injection that could have k!lled Obasanjo. Atiku said that when he learnt about the plan, he…
Reality TV star Tochukwu Okechukwu, popularly known as Tochi, has suggested that poverty is one of the reasons some Nigerian women believe that a financially successful man is automatically the right person to marry. The former reality TV star shared his opinion in a post on Instagram while commenting on the factors some women consider when deciding whether to accept a marriage proposal. According…
The United Kingdom has issued a fresh travel advisory to its citizens planning to visit Nigeria, advising against all travel to parts of 11 states over security concerns. The latest warning was contained in an updated Nigeria travel advisory released by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The advisory also placed 19 states and the Federal…
A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Evaristus Bassey, has shared a disturbing account of an elderly man who reportedly confessed to sexually abusing his two granddaughters more than a decade earlier. The priest shared the account on X, describing the emotional devastation experienced by the man's only daughter after he made the confession. According to Bassey, the woman had abandoned her job and spent…
A mum of four was on her way to a market when she was attacked by a terrifying 20-foot python and swallowed whole. Farida, 50, from Indonesia, disappeared after heading through the woods alone so she could reach a local market to sell produce in the town of Kalimpong. Her husband, Noni, 55, desperate to find his wife, formed a search party with his neighbours after becoming concerned when she…
Human rights lawyer and political activist, Dele Nnamdi Kanu 110% correct in everything he said about Nigeria -Dele Farotimi Farotimi, has said the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, was correct in everything he said about Nigeria. Farotimi made this assertion in a video posted on X on Wednesday. According to him, Nnamdi Kanu’s criticisms of Nigeria have been…
