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LONDON, United Kingdom – Arsenal have begun their Premier League title defence in impressive fashion, defeating Championship winners Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night. The Gunners, who won their first Premier League title in 22 years last season, produced a dominant performance against Coventry to make a strong statement at the start of the new campaign. Kai Havertz opened…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze, following the discovery of another alleged fake government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The development was disclosed by the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, after briefing President…
ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stirred political reactions after declaring that part of his political assignment is to keep opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi uncomfortable ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the remark while speaking on the emerging political realignments ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The FCT Minister said he…
WASHINGTON, United States – A US federal court has granted the FBI permission to submit documents linked to an ongoing Freedom of Information Act case involving alleged drug-trafficking records associated with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for private judicial review. According to Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, Judge Beryl Howell of the US District Court for the District…
Abuja, Nigeria — The price of a 50kg bag of cement in Nigeria has risen by as much as ₦5,700 since the beginning of 2026, with the building material now selling for between ₦13,000 and ₦15,000 in some parts of the country. The latest development has prompted the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to launch a formal investigation into suspected anti-competitive practices…
A man travelling in a J5 bus for a burial got into a heated argument with Customs officers at a checkpoint along the expressway after the officers demanded that the driver produce customs duty papers for the vehicle. The man insisted that the vehicle was duly registered, with a valid number plate and other necessary documents, questioning why the customs papers were still being demanded. The…
The Lagos State Chapter of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) has expressed serious concern over the recent advice attributed to the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, urging young workers to consider living with their parents or sharing apartments as a way of coping with the rising cost of living and accommodation in Lagos. While we appreciate the reality of the economic…
The Senator representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha has picked the Peoples Democratic Party’s ticket for the district, hours after announcing his resignation from the All Progressives Congress. In a video sighted by PUNCH Online on Friday, the ticket was handed over to Mustapha by the Kwara State Chairman of the PDP, Issa Bawa, formally confirming him as the party’s candidate for the district…
ISTANBUL, Türkiye – Nigeria international Victor Osimhen delivered another outstanding performance on Friday night, scoring twice and providing an assist as Galatasaray cruised to a 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK in the Turkish Super Lig. Roland Sallai opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 12th minute before Osimhen set up Yunus Akgün eight minutes later to double Galatasaray’s…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Senators representing the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory have called for urgent action on the State Police Bill following deadly terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto states. The Northern Senators Forum, led by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, urged the Federal Government, state governors and state Houses of Assembly to expedite the ratification of the…
As part of efforts to deepen the impact of the EASE agenda of the Ondo State Government at the grassroots, the Chairman of Owo Local Government Council, Hon. (Elder) Tope Omolayo, has empowered no fewer than 100 residents comprising elderly people, youths and women with financial support. The empowerment programme, held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the newly renovated Mapo Town Hall, Owo, also…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission have commenced investigations into the utilisation of the N12bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation for players’ wages and bonuses. The fund was approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to clear outstanding payments owed to Nigeria’s…
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, has called for equal opportunities for Nigerian youths, irrespective of their backgrounds, locations or economic circumstances. Afeez made the call while delivering a goodwill message at the 2026 International Youth Day programme held at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. The event,…
The Lagos State Police Command has detained a Chinese national, Bai Quang, following allegations of séxual assáult and repeated unwanted séxual advances towards his Nigerian employee, identified as Charles Nwafor. Quang was reportedly arrested after Nwafor petitioned the police, alleging that his employer repeatedly made unwanted sexuál advances towards him and assáulted him after he rejected the…
The Federal Government has unveiled a scorecard detailing 11 major economic reforms implemented between May 2023 and December 2025 as part of efforts to address longstanding structural challenges in Nigeria’s economy. The Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday, August 20. According to the ministry, the reforms cover fiscal policy, taxation, foreign…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has pledged support for victims of electoral violence and called on residents to put the election behind them and focus on healing, unity and development. Adeleke made the call in his remarks at the presentation of his Certificate of Return, where he described the occasion as a moment of gratitude and reflection. The governor said the certificate…
A 34-year-old Ugandan man is recovering in hospital after his wife allegedly poured hot water on him during a midnight domestic dispute. The incident happened last Wednesday in Naminya, in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District. The victim, Williams Kato, told local authorities he sustained severe burns on his upper body and legs during the attack at their home. Kato said he shouted for help as…
Party Loyalty Must Not Be Sacrificed for Personal Political Ambition Concern has been raised within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Surulere Constituency 2 over alleged activities attributed to Alhaja Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, which some party members believe could undermine the strength and electoral prospects of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to allegations…
By Temidayo Lawrence KONIBAJE lawrencetemidayo25@gmail.com It is not only an act of dementia, but also parody to watch the incumbent political Office holders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo North Senatorial District running Helter skelter in panic for tenure renewal. Having relinquished governance for sycophancy, they now fall back on political blackmail, imposition, and deception to…
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign Brazilian winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m available in potential add-ons. Savinho, 22, will undergo a medical before completing his move to north London, where he is expected to sign a long-term contract. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, the transfer is the culmination of more than a year of interest from Tottenham,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed to reinstate fuel subsidy should he win the 2027 presidential election. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate made the promise while fielding questions in an interview trending on social media, faulting the economic fallout of President Bola Tinubu’s subsidy removal policy. Tinubu had scrapped the petrol subsidy in his…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to publish a detailed account of federation revenues, deductions, savings and transfers. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the latest July 2026 federation account figures had deepened questions over the management of revenues accruing to the federation,…
Elders and stakeholders of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have condemned the suspension of the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Mrs. Alice Tangi Allen, describing the development as undemocratic and condemnable. The development has continued to generate reactions across the council area, particularly as Hon. Tangi Allen is the only female Local Government Council Chairman…
By Yekini Lukmon, YKL yklukmon@gmail.com 07065313924 The counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products and beverages is no longer merely a regulatory or market problem in Nigeria; it has become a serious national health emergency with far-reaching economic consequences. The estimated billions of naira lost annually to counterfeit drugs and drinks represent not only financial losses but also the…
Towards strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery to the people of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the appointment of one Commissioner, three Special Advisers, 90 Senior Special Assistants and 910 Special Assistants. Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba from Akoko North-West Local Government has been nominated as Commissioner for Special Duties and her name…
By -Success Owolabi There is something changing in the way young people think about politics. Across Nigeria, young people are beginning to ask different questions. They are no longer interested only in who has the biggest political structure or who can gather the largest crowd. Increasingly, they want to know what a person can actually bring to the table. They want competence. They want ideas.…
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has facilitated with traditional worshippers across Ikeja as they celebrate this year’s Isese Day. The Chairman, who joined the traditional community in marking the cultural celebration, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting peace, unity, cultural heritage and peaceful coexistence among…
Venezuela is exporting about half of its oil output to the United States, according to a senior US official, seven months after Washington abducted President Nicolas Maduro and installed an interim government in Caracas. Speaking at an industry event in Houston on Tuesday, Under Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit said more than 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) are now moving from Venezuela to the US…
By Ade'Tope Adeniji, JP Realist | Political & Public Analyst | Economist | Author | Musicologist | Data Manager It is glaring that in many African countries, the activities of political parties unduly influence INEC and the electoral process. This interference is to the detriment of national development. The economic sabotage that has given undue advantage to most of the unqualified people in…
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The African Action Congress (AAC) Abia State governorship candidate, Doris Ogala, became emotional while speaking about her past relationships and the breakdown of her marriage. Ogala disclosed that she is currently single and said she dated Pastor Chris Okafor between 2017 and 2019 before eventually getting married. According to her, the marriage later ended in 2022 after she…
