Why 19 Senators were denied landing permit at Taraba Airport
Sen. David Jimkuta (APC), representing Taraba South Senatorial District at the National Assembly says 19 senators have been denied landing permit at the Kashimbilla airport […]
Month: March 2025
Why my former mistress is blackmailing me – Ex-Skye Bank Boss Ayeni
The former chairman of the now-defunct Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni, on Tuesday, informed the Federal Capital Territory Customary Court in Dawaki, Abuja, that his ex-mistress, […]
Bill seeking to abolish HND-BSc Dichotomy passes second reading
A bill to abolish the dichotomy and discrimination between Bachelor’s Degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders has scaled second reading in the House […]
Mark Zuckerberg cracks down on leaks, fires 20 employees
Tech boss, Mark Zuckerberg has terminated the employment of 20 Meta staff for leaking information to the media. The firings come just weeks after comments […]
Lagos Assembly: How Akande-led panel ousted Meranda, reinstated Obasa
The 49-day reign of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly ended on Monday, when the lawmakers re-elected Mudashiru Obasa to […]
Banks’ borrowing from CBN soars 171% amid cash shortage
In apparent reflection of liquidity constraints in the interbank money market, banks’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, rose by 171 percent month-on-month (MoM) […]
Nigerian stars who lit up Old Trafford with their skills
PUNCH Sports Extra’s ABIODUN ADEWALE who followed Calvin Bassey’s heroics against Manchester United in the FA CUP on Sunday, takes a look at some Nigerian players […]
I’m not afraid of anything amid Rivers crisis – Fubara
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said yesterday he is not scared of the outcome of the political crisis in the state. The governor’s declaration came […]
Ramadan school closures: Kebbi, Bauchi, Kano stand firm against CAN’s call
The Kebbi, Bauchi and Kano State governments have reaffirmed that the holiday granted to both primary and secondary schools in their states for Ramadan fast […]
ICPC commends Gov. Buni for commitment to transparency, accountability
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni (CON, COMN), for his administration’s commitment […]
Political shake-up: Mojisola Meranda quits as Lagos speaker
Mojisola Meranda has stepped down amid the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State Assembly, the Speaker. But the crisis remain unresolved as Obasa’s removal divided […]
‘You lied before God’ – Prophet reacts, disowns woman behind fake ₦500m house claim
Prophet Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach has distanced himself from a woman who recently testified in his church, claiming she purchased a house […]
Lagos Assembly Deputy speaker, Chief whip resign
The deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Nojeed Fatai, has resigned. The Chief Whip of the Assembly, Sanni Okanlawon, has also resigned […]
President Tinubu hosts Sierra Leonean president, Julius Maada Bio in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu played host to his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, March 3. President Bio […]
Power struggle deepens: Lagos Assembly now has two speakers
The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated, with both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda claiming the Speakership. Compounding the turmoil, the […]