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Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing the revered monarch as a symbol of peace, wisdom, and principled leadership. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the royal…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The people of Ifon in Osun State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the delayed completion of the N6.620 billion Ilobu–Ifon–Ilie–Erin-Ile road project, describing recent claims of its completion as misleading. The appeal was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the President and routed through the Minister…
Ibadan, Nigeria — A symbolic shift in royal tradition has unfolded in Ibadanland as palace drummers move to the Bodija home of Oba Rashidi Ladoja, signaling his anticipated emergence as the next Olubadan. The cultural development follows the recent passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In keeping with historical custom, the movement…
Anambra state, Nigeria: The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed a decisive clampdown on unlawful gatherings and cult-related activities, particularly in student-dominated areas, in response to rising incidents of cult supremacy clashes across the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…
Oyo, Nigeria: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and people of Ibadanland following the passing of the Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died in the early hours of Monday. In a statement issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan,…
Ibadan, Nigeria: The recent passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland marks the end of an era and signals the commencement of the traditional succession process for the revered throne. In accordance with the well-established Ibadan chieftaincy hierarchy, the next in line to ascend the throne is the current Otun Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. Sources confirmed to The PUNCH that the revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, coinciding with events marking his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his coronation. Oba Olakulehin ascended the…
ABUJA — THE Federal Government has place on sale about two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. The Presidency source said with over 19 years in service, the BBJ has become increasingly expensive to maintain and subject to safety scrutiny, particularly after a mechanical incident…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for residents in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole local government areas, following predictions of heavy rainfall in the coming hours. In a statement released in Ibadan by the agency’s Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, the Flood Early Warning System indicated…
Abuja, Nigeria — Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a national campaign to promote prostate cancer screening and improve men’s health awareness across Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview in Abuja on Saturday, where CharlyBoy revealed that the initiative—spearheaded by the CharlyBoy Foundation—seeks to address the…
Lagos, Nigeria —Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on members and supporters of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) to uphold civility in political discourse and engage critics with facts rather than insults. The appeal came during Aregbesola’s arrival in Lagos from Abuja on Friday, following the public unveiling of the ADC—a…
Russia / Ukraine – The Kremlin said on Friday that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after launching its largest ever drone and missile barrage of the invasion. The hours-long bombardments across Ukraine came just after a telephone call between the US and Russian presidents ended without any…
KOGI STATE – Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako subsequently ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court has dismissed a ₦5 billion defamation suit filed by Chief Gani Adams, Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, against Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami, included an order for Adams to pay ₦500,000 in costs to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal as part of its bold drive to revolutionize business registration processes in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of CAC, Mr. Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during the Commission’s 2025 stakeholders’ forum. According to Magaji,…
Lagos, Nigeria: Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly apologized to his wife Natasha, their children, and his fans following widespread backlash over remarks suggesting that men are not biologically designed to be faithful to one woman. The singer made the controversial statement during a recent podcast, asserting that…
Plateau state, Nigeria: A High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced a final-year student of Government Science Technical College, Bukuru, to death by hanging for the murder of a teacher on school premises. The defendant, Odey Emmanuel, was found guilty of culpable homicide punishable by death, contrary to Sections 188 and 189 of…
Abuja, Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Saint Lucia, particularly in the areas of education, culture, and technology. On the fourth day of his official State Visit to Saint Lucia, President Tinubu visited the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Castries, where he engaged with students, faculty,…
Abuja, Nigeria:A suspected cybercriminal was apprehended after allegedly attempting to infiltrate the internal systems of a commercial bank located in the Secretariat area of Abuja. According to media sources, the individual gained unauthorized access to the bank premises during non-operational hours. Upon entry, he reportedly locked himself in the restroom before climbing…
SPACE – Owolabi Salis, a politician and lawyer, has become the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis was aboard the Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which took off from West Texas on Sunday, June 29. The 10-minute flight, which crossed the Kármán line also had Carl Kuehner, Jim Sitkin, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno Jr., and…
ABUJA , NIGERIA – The Federal Government has reiterated the need for enhanced regional cooperation to transform Africa’s borders from conflict zones into catalysts for peace, economic development, and continental integration. This call was made during the 2025 African Border Day celebration, held on Monday in Abuja, where the Director General of the National Boundary…
LAGOS , NIGERIA – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State lawmaker, Mr. Olusegun Olulade, has assured that the party remains strong and united despite the recent resignation of its National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Olulade urged opposition…
Abuja, Nigeria: Staff under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), on Monday staged a protest at the office of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over unpaid salaries, withheld hazard allowances, and other unresolved welfare issues. The protesters, who blocked access to the Minister’s office in…
Abuja, Nigeria: Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has appealed for constructive dialogue and collaboration to address the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following concerns raised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to serve a single four-year term if elected. Obi made the announcement during a live session on X Spaces Sunday night, where he engaged with supporters both within Nigeria and in the diaspora….
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that its officers sealed off the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, on Monday. The denial follows an allegation by a member of the PDP Board of Trustees and former National Secretary, Ibrahim Tsauri, who…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a public alert, warning students, parents, and guardians to beware of a fake online portal falsely claiming the reopening of its student loan application platform. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, described the circulating message as…
Abuja, Nigeria: A fresh wave of internal strife has gripped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as senior party officials issued conflicting directives regarding key party meetings scheduled for Monday, June 30. The crisis centers on divergent positions taken by the PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Taofeek Arapaja,…
Abuja, Nigeria: Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) staged a peaceful protest on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the FCTA headquarters in Area 11, Abuja, demanding the immediate resolution of longstanding grievances related to salaries and benefits. Organized under the umbrella of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), the protesters carried placards…
Abuja, Nigeria: A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to receive the remains of the late elder statesman and prominent businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial. Dantata, a renowned philanthropist and industrialist, passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the age…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Presidency has refuted recent claims that Hadiza Bala Usman, the President’s Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination, has been appointed as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The rumors also suggested that Senator George Akume, the current SGF, had been named Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),…
